10 Superheroes That Are Much Better As Supporting Characters

Mystique

This one is purely the fault of the latest X-Men films, where Mystique has been portrayed as some form of leader. But she isn’t. She’s Magneto’s lackey, and a card-holding member of the Brotherhood of Mutants, so why mess with that formula?

While she undoubtedly has the powers and ability to ascend to the throne of villainy, Mystique has never shined on her own. All of her best work has come when she’s been an associate, i.e. working for someone else. It’s okay if she prefers to be a worker bee, and not an entrepreneur.

With Jennifer Lawrence unlikely to continue as the character on screen, this might be a chance for history to self-rectify here. Give us more of Mystique, by all means, but as a supporting character at best.

Damian Wayne/Robin

Damian’s been spreading his little wings lately, and gone out on his own more and more. His prickly personality, however, will always prevent him from becoming a likeable main character. Although, it’s fun to see him try to lead the Teen Titans, while the group – mainly Beast Boy – mocks his bossy ways.

Funny enough, his best sidekick role wasn’t as his father’s latest Robin, but as Dick Grayson’s. The adventures that the two embarked on in Grant Morrison’s Batman and Robin seminal run were some of the best Batman and Robin stories in years, and there was an undeniable chemistry between the two.

Recently, Tim Seeley’s Nightwing brought Dick and Damian back together for the “Nightwing Must Die” arc, and it’s evident that there’s still a strong bond there. Let’s hope the powers that be also notice that Damian’s the perfect partner for Dick.