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10 Superheroes That Are Much Better As Supporting Characters

Despite their superpowers, unlimited bank accounts and figure-hugging outfits, superheroes are very much like us ordinary plebeians. You see, some of them are born to be great: to go out and save the world while their logos adorn lunchboxes and boxers everywhere. And then there are others who're meant to be there as well - albeit a little quieter.
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Published: Apr 29, 2017 09:15 am

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Rick Jones

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If there ever was a need for a rent-a-sidekick business, Rick Jones would definitely be the CEO. Having been a partner to the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Captain Marvel and Rom, Rick’s always looking for the next sweet gig. While he never reached the Bucky-level of popularity (even though he did take up the alias as well at some point), he still stands out as a resilient sidekick in the Marvel universe.

Sadly for him, the writers decided to infuse him with some superpowers, in an effort to elevate him from a supporting character to a starring role. Yet, with aliases like A-Bomb and Whisperer, he sounds more like a bad WWE jobber and you can never quite take him seriously as a superhero.

In Rick’s case, he’s better placed as a partner to the star than the actual hero. He’s endearing enough, but not quite A-list material. Not everyone can be the lead singer, you know – someone needs to be the bass player, too.

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Sergio is an entertainment journalist who has written about movies, television, video games, and comic books for the likes of Screen Rant, CBR, Looper, IGN, Thought Catalog, and Fortress of Solitude. Outside of journalism, he is an award-winning copywriter, screenwriter, and novelist. He holds a degree in media studies and psychology.
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