Greatest Origin Stories in Comics

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There are many great origin stories in comic books, and in this episode we tell you which we think are the Greatest origins in comics!
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  • @variant
    @variant Жыл бұрын

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  • @KarenTri

    @KarenTri

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay just ordered mine!

  • @connorohalloran1636

    @connorohalloran1636

    Жыл бұрын

    Fella you could make a part 10 if need b, there's an absolute ton of great origin stories

  • @Harbyz
    @Harbyz Жыл бұрын

    I love the Jason Todds origin. In particular Red hood. We the fans made this chance happen. They made a generic Robin with anger issues into a complex multi layered anti hero and sometimes villian

  • @ComicBookGuy420

    @ComicBookGuy420

    Жыл бұрын

    We the fans also voted for him to die😂

  • @rossjones8426

    @rossjones8426

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ComicBookGuy420O'Neil and Stalin hated Robin which is why O'Neil had Batman work solo during 70s Marv Wolfman wanted Dick Grayson to drop the Robin persona in Teen Titans so ask editorial to create a new Robin then O'Neil and Stalin wrote Todd to be obnoxious so everyone hated him.

  • @castleclassicmovies148

    @castleclassicmovies148

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea he’s my favorite Robin

  • @ComicBookGuy420

    @ComicBookGuy420

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rossjones8426 I know, I'm one of the people who called in voting for him to die, I honestly just wanted to see what they would do,would they really kill Robin? As it turns out yes they would

  • @joshuaoberg3579

    @joshuaoberg3579

    Жыл бұрын

    Was going to say that

  • @OptimusMaximusNero
    @OptimusMaximusNero Жыл бұрын

    For me, Rorschach and Dr Manhattan's origins are two of the most awesome of all time. It's pretty fascinating to see a child mistreated by this cruel World since his birth deciding to change it for the best in the most cruel way, and how a man became a literal God simply because he forgot a watch

  • @WesleyB-Rook

    @WesleyB-Rook

    Жыл бұрын

    Iconic is different from great. Rorschach’s origin is great, but not exactly iconic

  • @Bilaldane

    @Bilaldane

    Жыл бұрын

    iconic is deffo the wrong adjective to use here

  • @WesleyB-Rook

    @WesleyB-Rook

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Bilaldane *insert Michael Scott ‘Thank you’ meme*

  • @ellbent

    @ellbent

    Жыл бұрын

    Alan Moore: “…stay away from me.”

  • @OptimusMaximusNero
    @OptimusMaximusNero Жыл бұрын

    6:00 Speaking of the iconic cover of "The Killing Joke" by Brian Bolland, the author himself made a few years ago a pretty similar art that depicts Walter Kovacs (Rorschach) holding a Rorschach test card in front of his eye while saying to the reader "A Sweet Butterfly". It's a quite funny self-parody, actually

  • @knifeteeth

    @knifeteeth

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm gay too

  • @davidarciga5672

    @davidarciga5672

    Жыл бұрын

    @@knifeteeth you are an asshole, but you made me laugh so much I commend you good one😅😂😂🤣🙏👍💯

  • @John-Doe-Yo

    @John-Doe-Yo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@knifeteethhm

  • @MikeHawk04

    @MikeHawk04

    Жыл бұрын

    @@knifeteethprove it

  • @Earth2Natalie
    @Earth2Natalie Жыл бұрын

    I'd give it to Superman and Batman as far as the most iconic because it's awe inspiring, Superman is the ultimate symbol of good, what every person should be. Batman's origin story is so realistic, what happened to Bruce as a child can happen to anyone, it gets your attention instantly

  • @cnovalles73
    @cnovalles73 Жыл бұрын

    I don't think you should just offer a part 2 - I think you should make this a sub series because you're right, there are so many great origin stories in comic history. I think a lot of us subscribers would watch the hell outta that!!

  • @jeuryrabassa4724
    @jeuryrabassa4724 Жыл бұрын

    Spider-Man's Origins has always been my all-time favorite Superhero origin story. It is the most reliable and most realistic origin ever told. Batman's Origins is also great as well and also one of my all-time favorites.

  • @brb7202

    @brb7202

    Жыл бұрын

    Spiderman origin is realistic? So you think that bite of spider would give you superpowers?

  • @jeuryrabassa4724

    @jeuryrabassa4724

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brb7202 When I meant by realistic, I was referring to his real life situations and problems, Like being early at his work and job, taking care of Aunt May and his wife Mary Jane, paying home rent, water bills, electric bills and even hospital bills, As well as taking responsibility for his actions and decisions in his life as both Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Something that we as adults are always dealing with nowadays . And spider bite is obviously fictional and I already know that for years.

  • @dasaiyantv8483
    @dasaiyantv8483 Жыл бұрын

    I think Wally West's origin is amazing. Born To Run by Mark Waid is a certified banger, definitely a top 3 Flash story ever imho.

  • @dahhmlife
    @dahhmlife Жыл бұрын

    Silver Surfer, Ghost Rider, Swamp Thing, The Crow, Spawn, and Hellboy are some characters with interesting and/or iconic origins.

  • @Theedondeshawn

    @Theedondeshawn

    Жыл бұрын

    Ghost rider for sure

  • @leoartshala4373
    @leoartshala4373 Жыл бұрын

    One of the snubs not only in the video but also in the honorable mentions is The Flash’s iconic origin of getting hit by lightning and gaining super speed

  • @Artisan1979
    @Artisan1979 Жыл бұрын

    7:06 Actually, I think the snap happened after he got his skin bleached. He was pressured into going ahead with robbing from his old job by goons would not let him back out, take advantage of his grief. Losing his wife, a heist, gone bad, encountering the Batman, and finally falling into a tank of acid, and being disfigured, all culminated in him being unhinged as the result.

  • @darijanhadzisalihovic6951
    @darijanhadzisalihovic6951 Жыл бұрын

    What about Hellboy, I think this one is even more impressive knowing how late it was given to us as a comic, but also the story behind it - you are creator of your destiny, not what has been prophesied about you 😊

  • @ComicBookGuy420

    @ComicBookGuy420

    Жыл бұрын

    Anung Un Rama

  • @bmagnetic
    @bmagnetic Жыл бұрын

    You covered some of my most favorite origins, but another favorite of mine is the Hulk’s origin. I grew up with 1977’s “The Incredible Hulk” with Lou Ferrigno & Bill Bixby and I loved that origin, but my favorite is from the comics! Shout out to the great Stan Lee!

  • @ericwilson8558
    @ericwilson8558 Жыл бұрын

    This was a good video. There should definitely be a part 2. If you decide to make a part 2, would you please do the origin of Eddie Brock/Venom, Bruce Banner/ the Hulk, and Erick Lensure/Magneto please 🙏?

  • @kennethdonaldson4092
    @kennethdonaldson4092 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this!!! Would love to see not only a part 2, but also a part 3!!!

  • @kcollier2192
    @kcollier2192 Жыл бұрын

    Considering my early favorites as a kid were Spidey, the FF, Hulk, Flash and Aquaman (yes- breathing underwater is underrated IMO) I'd have to start with them.

  • @hiitsalex6780
    @hiitsalex6780 Жыл бұрын

    12:28 Don't forget the last box, of “And so a legend is born. And a new name is added to the roster of those who make the world of fantasy the exciting realm of all!"because that's so true. Spider-Man is one of the reasons why Marvel is a amazing franchise.

  • @matthewlabban3883
    @matthewlabban3883 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t know how close the flash tv show is to the comics, but I love the idea of reverse flash having to create the flash bc he lost his speed and can’t time travel so he needs Barry to give him more speed.

  • @rubyrubio3970
    @rubyrubio3970 Жыл бұрын

    Can you do the history of zorro, judge dredd, Cassie hack, qwenpool, hit monkey, vamperrella, moon girl & devil dinosaur and league of extraordinary gentlemen

  • @Silent_ninja72
    @Silent_ninja72 Жыл бұрын

    Batman's origin makes him so compelling and complex as a character one that I find relatable as he is complicated, just like all members of humanity.

  • @t.nelson9345
    @t.nelson9345 Жыл бұрын

    You're right about Spider-Man is the best origin story. But I love to hear the story of Owl Man and Ultra Man.

  • @escoddy8706
    @escoddy8706 Жыл бұрын

    I’m definitely biased because he’s my favourite comic book character but I personally love the the cyclical nature of the flash’s origin (Barry Allen), especially in rebirth. He’s driven by the murder of his mother to pursue a career in criminal justice which ultimately leads to him getting his powers and becoming the flash, in doing so however he starts the domino effect which would lead to the creation of the reverse flash who would eventually kill his mother starting him on the path to become the flash in the first place, the added detail of him becoming the lightning bolt and struck him after his death in crisis really just adds a whole extra layer of storytelling which demonstrates that his powers were not given to him by chance but rather as a fixed point in history.

  • @variant
    @variant Жыл бұрын

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  • @joepetrecz7912
    @joepetrecz7912 Жыл бұрын

    Please do a part 2 this was awesome! You guys are awesome keep up the great work 🎉

  • @MarkTUsman96090
    @MarkTUsman96090 Жыл бұрын

    They are so many great origin stories I can only imagine the serious patience it took you to narrow it down Mr quinyonez

  • @stevewealthy6120
    @stevewealthy6120 Жыл бұрын

    You should do a Part 2. Maybe even a Part 3 after that. I would love to see Magneto origin. It's one of my favorites

  • @TheYeti37
    @TheYeti37 Жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite KZread channels. Can’t wait for more podcasts

  • @rubensalvador9422
    @rubensalvador9422 Жыл бұрын

    I love this list. Hope you do make a second list. I would include some non DC / Marvel creations like Fawcetts Captain Marvel, Plastic Man, the Mask and Hellboy.

  • @rodneyhewitt2772
    @rodneyhewitt2772 Жыл бұрын

    This is the first time a Variant video has popped up on my feed in months!

  • @DjangoAli
    @DjangoAli Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh yes… this feels like a classic Variant video 👌🏾

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 Жыл бұрын

    Love your work and channel 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

  • @gmoney4980
    @gmoney4980 Жыл бұрын

    Spidey & Bats are tied for my fav heroes... the reason why is that it hit close to home when I was a kid.

  • @braydenwilliams1248
    @braydenwilliams1248 Жыл бұрын

    when talking about the X-Men you should have added that they are a commentary on the 50s-70s Civil Rights Movement. A "war" brewing due to the inclusion of mutants who are different (a parrel to African Americans), Professor-X's approach of showing kindness over time to gain trust (MLK), Magentos' approach of taking action in a more hands-on and dominant approach (Malcolm X), that's why they are not necessarily rivals in the comics since they were both fighting to attain the same goal. I just think that is genius writing and makes the story all the more cool.

  • @AustenJohnton
    @AustenJohnton Жыл бұрын

    Plez keep this up I love hearing about origins

  • @naijagerd7909
    @naijagerd7909 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely do a pt. 2

  • @chrisjenks9905
    @chrisjenks9905 Жыл бұрын

    I’m super pumped the podcast is back

  • @kanegainous4724
    @kanegainous4724 Жыл бұрын

    Def need a part 2

  • @lexmatthewtheurbanavenger8538
    @lexmatthewtheurbanavenger8538 Жыл бұрын

    Spider man, hulk, batman, deadpool, wonder woman, black widow and Daredevil to agent venom, and Danny phantom and finally silver surfer

  • @FigureManiaShow
    @FigureManiaShow Жыл бұрын

    Robocop’s origin is one of the most tragic. Alex Murphy is brutally killed and then later rebuilt into a cyborg and later starts to remember his past life.

  • @Ace_of_The_Reckoning
    @Ace_of_The_Reckoning Жыл бұрын

    I’m biased but for sure if you do a part 2 Lady Death has got to be up there!🔥🔥🔥

  • @ensabahnur7657
    @ensabahnur7657 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely need 2 more parts!

  • @darkshadowx9543

    @darkshadowx9543

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @TheOne-zn1bd
    @TheOne-zn1bd Жыл бұрын

    Having read the book Gladiator by Wylie, you can definitely see parallels between this an Superman's origin story. Yes I know there is some controversy as to whether this book did influence the creation of Superman. But having read it the similarities are uncanny. Dont think this book gets its due when it comes to Superhero development as a genre

  • @omariwalker1006
    @omariwalker1006 Жыл бұрын

    Do an origin episode of Variant Comics. I remember when the first episode popped up on KZread back in 2012 and it's still one of my favourite channels.

  • @TedBuk29
    @TedBuk29 Жыл бұрын

    Please do the Part 2.🙏

  • @mrmysterious8124
    @mrmysterious8124 Жыл бұрын

    Can you look at The Origins of The Brain from Teen Titans/Doom Patrol🧠🤖

  • @ironthanosinfinity3059
    @ironthanosinfinity3059 Жыл бұрын

    I dont care what anyone says, Batman and spiderman's origins are probably the first thing that comes to mind when skmeone asks you about superhero origins.

  • @truthspreader1996
    @truthspreader199611 ай бұрын

    Ring Center Owner: Hey kid, you could have taken that guy, now he going to get away with mmmyyy money. Peter: I miss the part where that's my problem.

  • @amarvelnamedmase5437
    @amarvelnamedmase5437 Жыл бұрын

    Please I need the part 2

  • @jefffrench1706
    @jefffrench1706 Жыл бұрын

    Great list.

  • @mewow483
    @mewow483 Жыл бұрын

    My 2 favorites are spider-man and captain marvel (Billy batson). Spider-man's origin taught a deep and powerful lesson and drives him to be the best hero marvel has. Captain Marvel's is the ultimate wish fulfillment embodies the child like wonder that is often not present in today's comics

  • @mohammadbashammakh
    @mohammadbashammakh Жыл бұрын

    Spider-man’s origin is still the greatest superhero origin EVER

  • @seanalvarado1245
    @seanalvarado1245 Жыл бұрын

    Need a pt. 2

  • @stryfespoint304
    @stryfespoint304 Жыл бұрын

    Origin of the Robins is up there particularly Dick Grayson aka Nightwing along with Punisher, Black Panther, Spawn, Hulk, Preacher, Storm, Luke Cage, Silver Surfer, Daredevil etc.

  • @joelnelson2109
    @joelnelson2109 Жыл бұрын

    Arrow is the show that got me into comics so i have to say that version of green arrows origin is my favourite.

  • @kingshadow8782
    @kingshadow8782 Жыл бұрын

    Very good!

  • @SMACKTHEBLUE
    @SMACKTHEBLUE Жыл бұрын

    Banner witnessed his father killing his mother after being rejected by his father for being a potential mutant due to gamma testing Brian Banner was doing on himself. He feared he passed mutated DNA onto Bruce which was correct which is why Bruce survived the gamma explosion

  • @randywarren7101
    @randywarren71018 ай бұрын

    Variant should do a video based on the comic book series" The Krypton Chronicles" about many of Superman's ancestors on Krypton!

  • @kevinsalina7634
    @kevinsalina7634 Жыл бұрын

    Johnny Blaze has always been one of my favorites.

  • @jasonwang7028
    @jasonwang7028 Жыл бұрын

    Spider-Man, Batman, Nightwing.

  • @williamsummerson1204
    @williamsummerson1204 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing job on the video. My 2 favorite orgin stories will always be Superman and The Joker.

  • @1eyeddevil929
    @1eyeddevil929 Жыл бұрын

    My favourite origin is Kamen Rider by Ishinomori Shotaro. Hongo Takeshi was kidnapped by SHOCKER, an organisation made up with the remaining Nazi scientists. Hongo was remodelled into a Cyborg and was going to be brainwashed into SHOCKER's Elite Soldiers. However, Hongo managed to escape to safety. Now having to cope with his new augmentation, he fights to stop SHOCKER and any evil forces. Riding off into the distance, with his Mask covering his tears

  • @lohanmicahtv6684
    @lohanmicahtv6684 Жыл бұрын

    nightwing could definitely be up here

  • @BardockObama5
    @BardockObama5 Жыл бұрын

    I would like a part two

  • @jamiedeering3400
    @jamiedeering3400 Жыл бұрын

    Are you guys going to finish/continue some of the series you started but yet to finish like knights of steel

  • @Vibranium_man
    @Vibranium_man Жыл бұрын

    Speaking of origin stories, can you do a video about the new origin story of Captain America's shield?

  • @quentinfogger5755
    @quentinfogger5755 Жыл бұрын

    Are you going to do which comic book origin for villains is the best?

  • @wendigo8118
    @wendigo8118 Жыл бұрын

    Can you do a review on Jason Aarons, Scalped?

  • @terrancewatts4812
    @terrancewatts4812 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely LOVE this video. I would’ve thrown Black Panther’s origin in there though. I still give this a 5/5

  • @crazyimaginations1244
    @crazyimaginations1244 Жыл бұрын

    For pt 2 do the origin of MartanManHunter

  • @christhoms2241
    @christhoms2241 Жыл бұрын

    Green Arrow’s years on the island in Arrow or War of the Clans are unmatched imho

  • @ngcebomsomi5036
    @ngcebomsomi5036 Жыл бұрын

    Spider-Man's origin story has to be one of my favorite.

  • @mrapocolypse
    @mrapocolypse Жыл бұрын

    Spawn, Phantom, Magneto and TMNT are some of the best.

  • @steveburnham5073
    @steveburnham5073 Жыл бұрын

    Wolverine origins does show what has happened to him from the beginning to current.

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 Жыл бұрын

    Peter parker's will forever be iconic

  • @christopherhawkins6985
    @christopherhawkins6985 Жыл бұрын

    please do a part 2 beens you mention spawn

  • @grudgematch6653
    @grudgematch6653 Жыл бұрын

    Something that’s special about superman that nobody talks about is that he had every right to be a villain

  • @dccomicsfan4345
    @dccomicsfan4345 Жыл бұрын

    Dude do top arch rivalries in comics or top comic deaths

  • @sylvesteraguilar1610
    @sylvesteraguilar1610 Жыл бұрын

    Nailed it!

  • @ytsi7505
    @ytsi7505 Жыл бұрын

    Also spiderman good call not addressing the spider totem aspect of origin 😅

  • @Jremeus89
    @Jremeus89 Жыл бұрын

    I just realized if spiderman would've tried to stop the robber. He would've killed him.

  • @S.Somwaru
    @S.Somwaru Жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video on The Sinister Six (Scorpion🦂, Doctor Octopus 🐙, Hobgoblin, Mysterio, Kraven The Hunter🔪, Rhino🦏 and Sandman).+The Chameleon🦎.

  • @quentinfogger5755
    @quentinfogger5755 Жыл бұрын

    So when are you going to do history of DC Despero since he is one of the biggest Justice League Villians from the Comics?

  • @Psiros
    @Psiros11 ай бұрын

    Honorable Mention should go to the Silver Surfer - a man who sacrificed everything to save his world from Galactus.

  • @kjiyere7224
    @kjiyere7224 Жыл бұрын

    Expecting Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man here. Possibly Captain America and Hulk. Maybe Joker?

  • @DoctorStrangeSorcererSupreme
    @DoctorStrangeSorcererSupreme7 ай бұрын

    The best Superhero origins: 1. Spider-Man ( Peter Parker) 2. Fantastic Four 3. Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) 4. Captain America (Steve Rogers) 5. Iron Man (Tony Stark) 6. Nightwing/1st Robin (Dick Grayson) 7. Cyborg (Victor Stone) 8. Teen Titans (1980s Marv Wolfman version) 9. Swamp Thing (Alec Holland) 10. Spawn (Al Simmons)

  • @rossjones8426
    @rossjones8426 Жыл бұрын

    In Jokers original 1940s origin there was no wife and kid Joker was a mass murderer and crook he recruited a gang to break in to the chemical factory for his last big heist when the police shot Jokers henchmen he dove into the chemical vat with scuba gear attached to his Redhood mask when Joker returned home and found his face and hair had been bleached by chemicals he didn't go insane he decided his new look would be his terrifying gimmick.

  • @khumarchauhan1231
    @khumarchauhan1231 Жыл бұрын

    Okay. Before I start the video. Here’s my guesses and personal list. Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Captain America, maybe Iron Man, Wolverine, GL Hal Jordan, The Flash (Barry Allen), Green Arrow (mostly because of Arrow), Batman Beyond, Spider-Man 2099. And maybe a few others but those are off the top of my head. Ultimate Spider-Man (miles morales) Edit: Also if we’re counting villains then the list is probably even longer. But a few would be Joker, Magneto, Lex Luthor (Smallville), Dr. Doom, Mr Freeze, Darkseid, and Thanos. Probably more but that’s just the first that come to mind. Deathstroke as well

  • @jamalvargas6146
    @jamalvargas6146 Жыл бұрын

    In My Opinion The Mask and TMNT Had Awesome origins their family friendly adaptations had to change both comics are brutal AF !!!!

  • @ikaawiso4595
    @ikaawiso4595 Жыл бұрын

    PART 2!!!!

  • @marcusyates3044
    @marcusyates3044 Жыл бұрын

    PLEASE do the Origin of the Birds of Prey!

  • @paulpierre4895

    @paulpierre4895

    Жыл бұрын

    Shirt iz tuff

  • @Braig1
    @Braig1 Жыл бұрын

    For me The Phantom Stranger, Lobo, The Spectre and Captain Marvel/Shazam have the best origins in DC.

  • @TheGuzeinbuick
    @TheGuzeinbuick Жыл бұрын

    If Spawn isn't on here we're gonna have some problems.

  • @adrianizquierdo9143
    @adrianizquierdo9143 Жыл бұрын

    You should Do top 10 Image comics characters

  • @GaryTurbo
    @GaryTurbo Жыл бұрын

    What about Black Lightning? Jefferson Pierce became a superhero due to the death of one of his students

  • @e.g.9823
    @e.g.9823 Жыл бұрын

    I love Laura Kinney's(X-23)origin.

  • @cattameme
    @cattameme Жыл бұрын

    'Your boy' always talking about food

  • @maureencora1
    @maureencora1 Жыл бұрын

    Do a Part II or III.

  • @bradyclay53
    @bradyclay53 Жыл бұрын

    I’m a little biased tbh, but I think the Spider-Man origin is the most known tbh, or even Batman, over Superman

  • @NinoInTheComments
    @NinoInTheComments Жыл бұрын

    did not know Joker abused his wife. I always thought the tragic origin was more fitting for him. Just one bad day

  • @matthewrooney8834
    @matthewrooney8834 Жыл бұрын

    The tmnt is a good origin, lost, found family, sci-fi, ninjas everything

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