The icons of comical books , DCandMarvel ,   have devote the world some of the greatest fictional character in chronicle . These characters have been so   influential in pop - polish , they ’ve beget movies , television shows , and even influenced how the public dresses . Most of these characters were introduced way back when in their several comics .

Some have morph over meter . Batman , for instance , get as lighter - hearted in terms of role but stamp out people . He ’s now a shadow , brooding vigilance man who has a strict " no kill " insurance policy . Some of the characters have become so pivotal within the comic book landscape painting , it ’s hard to imagine a world without them . queerly , some did n’t get their start on the varlet .

Perry White (DC)

PerryWhiteis synonymous withSuperman . He ’s the unvoiced - nosed editor in chief and chief of the Daily Planet . He ’s become a foundational look of Clark Kent andLois Lane’sworking animation . Interestingly , his first appearance was n’t an show at all .

Perry White was introduced duringThe Adventures of Supermanradio show in 1940 . The reference would afterward be spell alongside Superman inAction Comics , becoming his lifelong boss . Since his founding , Perry White has cash in one’s chips on to be a part of animated serial publication , telecasting display , and films .

Nora Fries (DC)

Mr. Freezeis an iconicBatmanvillain , filled with personal torment and anguish over the loss of his married woman , Nora . Freeze ’s wife got her commencement in the famousBatman : The Animated Series , back in 1992 . She would n’t make her way into cartoon strip until 1997 .

Nora Fries is the ground Mr. Freeze does what he does . She may not be the grapheme with great logical argument or a commanding stage presence , but she is the drive force out behind one of Batman ’s most dangerous enemies . He ’s ruthless , calculating , and wo n’t hesitate to pop anyone who stands between him and Nora .

Spyke (Marvel)

The year 2ooo run across the release of an challenging new animize serial calledX - Men : Evolution . The show would succeed the feat of a younger and inexperiencedX - Menin high school . Among the cast was a immature mutant with the peculiar power to get spikes from any part of his body .

This would be the first coming into court of the fictional character Spyke .   Though the lineament would never make much of an coming into court on   the ash gray screen , the persona Kid Omega   fromX - humanity : The Last Standwould be intemperately influenced by the abilities of Spyke .

Mercy Graves (DC)

Behind every megalomaniac is an evenly homicidal woman . Mercy Graves is the drumhead of protection and chauffer   toLex Luthor , archnemesis of Superman . Fans were establish their first taste of Ms. Graves inSuperman : The Animated Series . Unlike Nora Fries , Mercy would quickly be add to the funnies in 1996 , the same year she made her unveiling on the animated serial .

A former stealer , Mercy Graves met Lex Luthor after having stolen from him . Noticing talent when he saw it , Luthor offered Mercy a Book of Job where she   would serve as Lex Luthor ’s enforcer .

Livewire (DC)

Livewire made her sign on the laughable book world when she was introduce inSuperman : The Animated Series . Leslie Willis started out as a shock athletic supporter personality with a tangible disapproval for Superman . In an attempt to save her life , Leslie was   electrocuted by a isolated cable during a concert outcome .

A deadbolt of lightning hit Superman , head for the hills through the cable television service , and make Leslie . This would turn her into the meta - human villain fans know as Livewire . It would n’t be until 2006 when the character would make her first   great laughable book appearance .

Abraham Whistler (Marvel)

Fans immediately recognize this name from theBladefranchise starring Wesley Snipes .   Abraham Whistler is a vampire hunter who took Blade under his wing and trained him . The character made his very first appearance inSpider - Man : The Animated Seriesin 1995 .

The character finally come up his way to comic record book in 2002 . By this time , Whistler had already made it to the silver covert with the release of Blade in 1996 . The character ’s   cartoon backstory would rest   essentially the same as the plastic film version .

Terry McGinnis (DC)

BatmanBeyondtells   the narration of a new man who would come to don Batman ’s cowl after erstwhile eld and illness would no longer allow Bruce Wayne to   carry out his war on crime . McGinniswould be a far less menacing figure than his predecessor , but would nevertheless be the heroGothamneeded .

JusticeLeague Unlimitedeventually explained Terry McGinnis was actuallya clone of Bruce Wayne . This iteration of Batman first aired in 1999 . That same year he would make his splash on the scenery   with the risible record book creation with his very own series .

Harley Quinn (DC)

HarleyQuinnhas earned herself a extra plaza in the hearts of comic book fans across the existence . She ’s shady , demented , and she ’s the vertebral column of theJoker . The character was first introduced in 1992 onBatman : The Animated Series .

The following year would mark her comic book debut . Since her entry , Harley Quinn has become part and share with the Joker , at once causing him undeniable chafe and also a loving helping hand . It can be say she was literally made for him . She has since been encounter on the big screenplayed by Margo Robbie .

X-23 (Marvel)

X-23is a copy ofWolverine . She was clone and possesses every one of Wolverine ’s abilities . She was created by Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost forX - man : Evolution . She made her visual aspect as an assassin who consistently took out everyone in the X - Mansion until only Wolverine was forget .

She blamed Wolverine for how her life turned out . The scientist who made her , Deborah Risman , would eventually be change to Sarah Kinney when her character made her conversion to comic books in 2004 . The   character , named Laura , would be introduced inLoganstarringHugh Jackman .

Jimmy Olsen (DC)

JimmyOlsenis an unexpended one . There was an unknown character who appeared in 1938 inactivity Comics . However , it was n’t until 1940 when the quality would be given a name , Jimmy Olsen . The following year the character made the move to comic books .

Jimmy is a lensman for the Daily Planet who often team up with Clark Kent andLois Lane . In recent yr he ’s been represent byMehcad BrooksonSupergirl . The fictional character is definitely unlike , take on a very powerful role , even going as far as doing armor and becoming a masked vigilance man .

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Perry White holding a newspaper in Action Comics #1002.

Nora Fries

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Mercy Graves Cropped

LIVEWIRE

Abraham Whistler

Terry McGinnis

Harley Quinn smiling in Batman TAS

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Jimmy Olsen