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[Chariot]

I don't know any of them in the DC Universe. All germans are either nazis, former nazis or not really important. In Marvel there is at least Nightcrawler with somewhat german origin. I mean it's kinda obvious why there are so many german nazis, but one or two german heroes wouldn't have hurt.

We don't even have the stereotypic bavarian token character not to mention something Siegfried, Barbarossa or Prussia related. Hell, I would even accept Merkel the legendary Sauerkrautpuncher.

 

[OnkelC]

 

[Master Thespian]

I don't know any of them in the DC Universe. All germans are either nazis, former nazis or not really important. In Marvel there is at least Nightcrawler with somewhat german origin. I mean it's kinda obvious why there are so many german nazis, but one or two german heroes wouldn't have hurt.

We don't even have the stereotypic bavarian token character not to mention something Siegfried, Barbarossa or Prussia related. Hell, I would even accept Merkel the legendary Sauerkrautpuncher.

Considering how many golden and silver age comic creators were Jewish it's not surprising. I'm sure there have been German characters that have been been made since then but they just haven't caught on.

 

[Renekton]

Veidt from Watchmen was German I think?

 

[KHlover]

Why would we need any other superhero when we still have David Hasselhoff?
Salute our National Hero (*-*)7

 

[glaurung]

If Flattermann is propelled by his ass gas, he is a lame copy of the Finnish superhero Peräsmies.

I think Brösel's Werner Beinhart is a hero of sorts. Hero of the people.

 

[Hanmik]

 

[alfredofroylan]

This guy is german and he's cool in my book

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not really

 

[Slayven]

I am on mobile but when I get home I got you fam

 

[Auto-Reply]

There was Genschman

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Caricature series in a satire magazine of a former politician

 

[Schweinehund]

Nightcrawler is the most popular one that leaps to mind.

I'll think about some DC ones.

Pretty much drawing a blank, they're all either Nazi's, obscure, or alternate universe. Overman has a sweet ass costume. I should read that issue of multiversity.

Considering how many golden and silver age comic creators were Jewish it's not surprising. I'm sure there have been German characters that have been been made since then but they just haven't caught on.

That is pretty on point I think. DC was mired in WW2 patriotism as well, but even since then there haven't been any prominent German super heroes. To be fair there aren't a lot of superheroes from other countries but Germany is still a significant country in the western world where it seems odd there aren't any. I can think of way more Russian super heroes.

 

[NeoRausch]

Today I've learned that Nightcrawler has German roots.
The more you know!

 

[Slayven]

Nightcrawler is the most popular one that leaps to mind.

I'll think about some DC ones.

Pretty much drawing a blank, they're all either Nazi's, obscure, or alternate universe. Overman has a sweet ass costume. I should read that issue of multiversity.



That is pretty on point I think. DC was mired in WW2 patriotism as well, but even since then there haven't been any prominent German super heroes. To be fair there aren't a lot of superheroes from other countries but Germany is still a significant country in the western world where it seems odd there aren't any. I can think of way more Russian super heroes.

DC and marvel both have some sweet ass Russian heroes

 

[GeordieMark]

Your friendly neighborhood Schniederman

 

[Auto-Reply]

Also Magneto is german I think... and if I remember correctly he was a good guy in the cartoon... right?

 

[GeordieMark]

If Flattermann is propelled by his ass gas, he is a lame copy of the Finnish superhero Peräsmies.

I think Brösel's Werner Beinhart is a hero of sorts. Hero of the people.

Pfft. There is only one true flatulent superhero...

 

[ElTorro]

Somewhat German. At least Germanic.

 

[Alavard]

Does this guy count? His name, Die Fledermaus, is in German, at least.

 

[Currygan]

Jakita Wagner is German (adopted) . Technically she's half English half Opak-Re


and well, um, technically Stormfront is a superhero

 

[Slayven]

Vormund

Iron Cross

Iron Cross's daughter the new Iron Cross

Blitzkrieger

Amanda Softon Nightcrawler's ex