Most Relatable Character

Most Relatable Character

In the world of comics anything is possible. You can swing above roof tops striking fear into the villains of your city. You can fly and travel at the speed of light or even be a God. But are they relatable?

Editorial Opinion
By Irishlad - Oct 27, 2011 02:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Other


One of my favourite characters is Ironman...

...but I don't find him very relatable, because I can't build a suit that flies or I'm not and never will be a billionaire. No,what makes a character relatable to me is a character that touches your soul. A character that might be going through the things you are or reacts in the way you would. My most relatable character is Jamie Madrox,The Multiple Man.

What makes him relatable for me is actually how flawed he is. He has the power to make a hundred of himself and defeat any threat but when it comes to decisions he just doesn't have the answer. He has faced tragedy after tragedy, but what makes him such an inspirational character is the fact that he always finds a sense of humour in it.

I've personally been through tragedy after tragedy. I was bullied in school both physically and mentally. I had my head split open after one of them rammed my head off the corner of a steel locker. Then I moved to a new one where I got on fine until I injured my arm. I've just come out of hospital after a year of pain yet I still don't have the use of my arm back but it's characters like Jamie Madrox that inspire me to have a sense of humour about it.

So here's my question to you. Who's your most relatable character and why? And what's your most favourite moment by them?
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lnTylerWeTrust
lnTylerWeTrust - 10/27/2011, 4:39 PM
Most relatable for me is IRON MAN...millionaire, all the bitches love me, and smart

NAH just kidding...wishful thinking lol

I think I am the most like Spider-man, a good heart, have a sense of humor, and have my mary jane :D
MrReese
MrReese - 10/27/2011, 4:54 PM
LMAO @ChavoDel8 love ur avatar!! Ha!! :D

BIGBMH
BIGBMH - 10/27/2011, 5:12 PM
Wow, you've had it rough! I hope things start to look up for you. I haven't read any Multiple Man, but I'd say my most relatable character is Ultimate Peter Parker, for a lot of the reasons you mentioned. He struggled a lot, but he always pushed forward doing what he thought was right. I know that sounds like every super hero, but I just connected with that character more than any other.
BigK1337
BigK1337 - 10/27/2011, 5:56 PM
To me, the only relatable character I can think of is actually Barry Allen, The Flash.

The guy is very intelligent, have a great sense of humor, well liked by people, outgoing and pretty much just a regular person in general. That is something I can definately relate to, seeing those are some of the traits I have.
Supes17
Supes17 - 10/27/2011, 5:58 PM
For me, it's Nightwing.
TheBatman1
TheBatman1 - 10/27/2011, 6:33 PM
I would say Spider-Man and a mix of Batman&Jason Todd
Thunderkutfo
Thunderkutfo - 10/27/2011, 6:34 PM
I gotta go with Nova on this one.
lnTylerWeTrust
lnTylerWeTrust - 10/27/2011, 8:28 PM
@ Mr Reese

Thank you kind sir!! :D
superotherside
superotherside - 10/27/2011, 8:45 PM
I guess, Spider-man, yet I have several other traits as well... From Spider-man, I try my best no matter what to do what is right. From Batman, true trust is a huge issue to me, I'd like to sometimes be friends with others, yet have found that it sometimes hurts, and so sometimes for better or for worse, I don't try to be as trusting as I should, always looking for a fail safe, to guard my own feelings. From Iron Man, I keep failing myself, yet pick myself up and try to build my self to be a better person.

I'm not sure which hero I'm closest to...

btw really cool and thoughtful article @Irishlad ;) and hope things start to look up for you! :)
Redhood2k10
Redhood2k10 - 10/27/2011, 8:51 PM
Batman. I lost my mother earlier this year so I understand how Bruce felt as a kid having his parents ripped away from him. Will I go around the world to train to fight crime? No. Would I if I had the means like Bruce? Possibly.
blvdnoise
blvdnoise - 10/28/2011, 5:06 AM
headlopper
headlopper - 10/28/2011, 11:26 AM
This is a unique subject to editorialize.
It gets you thinking.
Terry McGuiness/Batman Beyond for me.
Minato
Minato - 10/28/2011, 1:33 PM
Remy Lebeau
Gambit is a reformed theif and in a impossable on and off relationship.
Coldblood6
Coldblood6 - 10/29/2011, 4:20 AM
Nice to see another fan of MULTIPLE MAN!

Were you as disappointed as I was with his portrayal in x3?
MidNightWind
MidNightWind - 11/8/2011, 6:35 PM
Nightwing, because everybody wants to step out of someone's shadow and become their own man. that's almost everybody.
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