TOP BREAK OUT CHARACTERS: 2000-2009

THIS DECADE, THESE CHARACTERS

STEPPED INTO THE SPOTLIGHT:UPDATE: The New Blue Beetle, who debuted this past decade.

UPDATE: Darwyn Cooke reinvigorated Catwoman with a new attitude and sexy-cool, 60s-chic Julie Newmar-esque costume!

AQUAMAN
(for 2 years; #15-39)
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IRON MAN
(even tho he's a dick)

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SPIDER-WOMAN
(sexy, smart & badass)
---CYCLOPS
(returned to greatness around "Messiah Complex")
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WINTER SOLDIER/BUCKY-CAP
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SUPERBOY & WONDER GIRL
and ROBIN (w/ New Costume Design)
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MADROX

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LUKE CAGE & JESSICA JONES

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CAPTAIN COLD

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GUY GARDNER
---EMMA FROST
(although too snarky at times)
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BLACK ADAM
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WWII ULT. CAPTAIN AMERICA
(Design only)
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SINESTRO