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Image Comicsemerged in the other 1990s , quickly becoming a dominant force in the industry . ground by seven former Marvel creative person , seeking clean compensation and total control of their creation , Image Comics ’ early years were steeped in the superhero writing style . The company has for the most part move away from superheroes and swivel towards a more divers array of titles . However , Image still publishes superhero championship such asSpawnandSavage Dragon . Here are the top 10 superhero debuts at Image Comics , ranked .
10Prophet
First appeared:Youngblood#2, created by Rob Liefeld.
Rob Liefeld initially envisioned Prophet as an X - Force character , but opted to save him for his creator - owned work instead . Prophetwas Image Comics ’ riff on the super - soldier construct : John Prophet underwent an experimental subroutine during World War II , and like Captain America , pass many class in suspended invigoration . He awoke in the present day , encountering the Youngblood team . Prophet would go on to star in his own book , some of which were illustrate by Stephen Platt . He would also star in a critically - acclaimed reboot in the 2010s , but the 1990s Image version of Prophet remains a rooter favourite .
9Zealot
First appeared:WildCATS#1, created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee
Image Comics in the nineties consisted of a handful of studios , Jim Lee ’s Wildstorm prime among them . Its flagship title , WildCATS , innovate a slew of character who would go on to have a major impact on not only Image , but DC as well . partisan was one of them , a Wonder Woman pastichewho would go on to become a compelling character in her own rightfield . A member of the Coda sisterhood , Zealot has deal brutal judge for thou of years . Jim Lee sold Wildstorm to DC Comics in the late 1990s , and Zealot was eventually incorporated into their universe , where she is currently a member of the Birds of Prey .
8Grifter
Cole Cash , AKA Grifter , is a fan favorite part who , like Zealot , start with Jim Lee ’s Wildstorm depression . A member of the Wildcats squad , Grifter possess fantastic psychic exponent as well as a healing factor . impersonate as the squad ’s rebel , Grifter , in addition to his powers , is also good in arm and hand - to - hand combat . Now a part of the DC Universe , Grifter could have just been another “ extreme ” 1990s submarine sandwich , but he has had considerable eccentric growth since his introduction . Grifter was last seen in the page of the latest incarnation ofWildCATS , mean Cole Cash has fall home .
7Gen 13
First Appearance:Deathmate Black,created by Brandon Choi, Jim Lee and J. Scott Campbell
Another great group to spring from Jim Lee ’s Wildstorm depression , Gen 13 became synonymous with Image Comics in the nineties . WhileGen 13#1 was a vast book upon its release in 1994 , with several variant covers that would become iconic , the group actually debuted several month prior inDeathmate Black , part of a crossover with Valiant Comics . Gen 13brought teenage superheroes to the Image Comics universe , and fans responded enthusiastically . Gen 13also launched the career of J. Scott Campbell , who would become one of the biggest artists of the latter half of the 1990s .
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6Stormwatch
First Appearance:Stormwatch#1, created by Jim Lee, Brandon Choi and Scott Clark
5Angela
First Appearance:Spawn#9, created by Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane
Of all the superheroes who debut at Image Comics in the 1990s , none have had a more tangled history than the Spawn - hunt Angela . Angela , created to be a Spawn villain , became popular with fans , even commence her own mini - series . Gaiman and McFarlane engaged in a lengthy legalbattle over who created Angela , keeping the character in oblivion for a while . The case was finally settled and Gaiman sold the rights to the character to wonder in 2013 , who promptly contain her into its fictional universe . Angela made a durable effect on Image Comics fans in the nineties , which may have factored into Marvel ’s decision to acquire the character .
4Spawn
First Appearance:Spawn#1, created by Todd McFarlane
Spawn , the flagship Image superhero of the 1990s , has become synonymous with the companionship . One of the first Image books to get in in shops , Spawn#1 was an immediate bestseller , introducing the world to Spawn , the Violator , Angela and many other unforgettable character . While many other picture superhero deed from the 1990s have fall by the wayside or leave the society altogether , Spawnremains steadfast , having set the record for the longest running North American amusing Bible . Spawn is one of the few Image Hero of the nineties who made the leap to other mass medium , both in a cartoon and a live - action moving picture .
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3Apollo
First Appearance:Stormwatch(Volume 2) #4, created by Warren Elllis and Bryan Hitch
2Youngblood
First Appearance:Youngblood#1, created by Rob Liefeld.
Youngbloodwas the first offering from Image Comics in the 1990s , and it set the tone for the many superhero books that would follow . Loud and brash , much like Image ’s beginner , Youngbloodwas well have by fans if not critics . Delays plaguedYoungblood(as well as other Image titles ) but this did not deter issues from flying off shelves . The brainchild of Rob Liefeld , Youngbloodbegan animation as aTeen Titansproposal that failed to materialise . Undaunted , Liefeld work out concepts fromTitansintoYoungbloodand in the process createdone of the most memorable Image Comics superhero entry of the 1990s .
1Midnighter
First Appearance:Stormwatch(Volume 2) #4, created by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch
AlthoughImage Comicsis considerably known today forhorror title such asThe Walking Deador science fabrication comics such asSaga , the characters in this list laid the society ’s foundation .
