Gaard Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Recently, a family member posed the following question, "Is there a superhero who saves/rescues people, but also lifts their wallet or steals their watch?" Back when I was actively reading comics, I don't believe there was such a character. But it's been many years since I cracked open a new comic, so I can't say one way or the other if such a character exists today. I found the question intriguing, however, so I thought I'd ask here. Anybody think of any examples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattTheDuck Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Super King, the best one of the three. Lazyboy and Cat 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 TBH I remember reading the guild and involving the character Gambit, while part of the the guild running New Orleans, they would "save" damsels and or such and make off with their valuables.... be it their body or possessions..... That is the closest I can think of off the bat.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qalyar Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 9/5/2021 at 10:58 AM, ADAMANTIUM said: TBH I remember reading the guild and involving the character Gambit, while part of the the guild running New Orleans, they would "save" damsels and or such and make off with their valuables.... be it their body or possessions..... That is the closest I can think of off the bat.... Yeah, I'd say early-arc Gambit, definitely. Some iterations of Catwoman. And the Italian comic book character Diabolik (at least when he leans more heroic). Namtak and ADAMANTIUM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 9/5/2021 at 11:11 AM, Qalyar said: On 9/5/2021 at 10:58 AM, ADAMANTIUM said: TBH I remember reading the guild and involving the character Gambit, while part of the the guild running New Orleans, they would "save" damsels and or such and make off with their valuables.... be it their body or possessions..... That is the closest I can think of off the bat.... Yeah, I'd say early-arc Gambit, definitely. Some iterations of Catwoman. And the Italian comic book character Diabolik (at least when he leans more heroic). Might as well through the Black-Cat into that mix, good on you for thinking of some DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qalyar Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 On 9/5/2021 at 11:12 AM, ADAMANTIUM said: Might as well through the Black-Cat into that mix, good on you for thinking of some DC Yep, Black Cat, too. Frankly, this sort of shade-of-gray character is something DC is generally more comfortable with than Marvel. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I believe the Punisher wasn't above taking from the criminals he dealt with, using their blood money to fund his vengeance quest. That's the best I can think of. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Panel Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Lord Gemini 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadroch Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) Conan Judge Dredd might rescue you but then sentence you to ten years for some minor infraction. I've never read the comic, but as seen on the show The Boys, I wouldn't trust some of them. Edited September 5, 2021 by shadroch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaard Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Yeah, I did give thought to Punisher. What about his DC counterpart, Lobo? (I, admittedly, have never read his stories.) Never even thought about Conan. Does make sense, though. If you squint. What about that little guy that Superman sometimes fights, Mr Mxyplk. I know he's more of a prankster than a hero, but does he fit the bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR SigS Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Eclipso? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) Storm, when she was very young, orphaned and homeless in Africa. That’s before her super-heroine days, though. Good question. Edited September 5, 2021 by Ken Aldred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namtak Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Robin hood,Mike grell green arrow did in his run,the huntress maybe?deadpool would even if he says nope the creeper,daffy duck in alibbaba cartoon Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashsaytr Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 most the hero's in The Boy's! Namtak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnando Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 The Comedian from The Watchmen. He was a would-be rapist, thief, all-around scumbag super hero, right? Namtak and Larryw7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotKey Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Namtak Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 On 9/6/2021 at 12:57 PM, Larryw7 said: Whats that at his/her hear a Christmas ball? Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
