DC’s 2 Greatest Characters Are Secret Rip-Offs of These Classic Heroes

It’s tempting to think all great heroes are completely unique, but even the most iconic ones borrowed ideas from earlier stories. For example, Batman and Superman, two of the best-selling superheroes ever, were influenced by characters that came before them. Before comics became popular, there was a thriving world of pulp magazines, and many modern heroes – including some still well-known today – drew inspiration from those older tales.







