10 Superheroes That Are Much Better As Supporting Characters

Ben Reilly/Scarlet Spider

Ah, the clones are to Marvel what alternate timelines are to DC. It’s a silly trope, but it did provide us with one cool character: Ben Reilly/Scarlet Spider. Naturally, he’s been in and out of the Marvel universe over the years, but he’s back now – even getting his own book titled Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider.

It’s all good and dandy at the moment, but we need to question the longevity of Ben here. While he’s fun, and provides a welcome relief to Dan Slott’s blander-than-a-sandwich Peter Parker, how long do you think the interest in his character will last? Will he stand the test of time, or will he end up like 1995’s flavor of the year, X-Man?

He’s had a start-stop run in the universe, so this is Ben’s big chance to stand up and be counted as a major player. His first issue is off to a good start, but will the quality be sustained in the long run? Only time will tell.

Tell us, do you agree with our choices? Are there any other superheroes that you feel are better as supporting characters? As always, let us know in the comments section down below.