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10 Comic Book Sidekicks You Didn't Even Know Existed
10 Comic Book Sidekicks You Didn't Even Know Existed

Marvel and DC are famous for sidekicks like Bucky Barnes and Robin. However, heroes like Captain America have lost quite a few to comics history.

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10 Marvel Sidekicks Who Overstayed Their Welcome

Sidekicks can improve their heroic mentors, but some Marvel Comics sidekicks overstayed their welcome and hurt the stories they appeared in.

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10 Most Influential Marvel Sidekicks

A sidekick's influential worth can be measured by their time and actions in Marvel Comics, as well as their impact on heroes and comic discussions.

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10 Marvel Side Characters As Heroic As Their Heroes

Armed with integrity, creativity, and bravery, several Marvel side characters prove one doesn't need to battle villains to be a hero.

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10 Marvel Heroes You Didn’t Know Had Sidekicks

While sidekicks are more popular over at DC Comics, Marvel heroes like Captain America and even Spider-Man have trained sidekicks of their own.

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10 DC Sidekicks Who Overstayed Their Welcome

While some DC sidekicks like Robin and Kid Flash soon became popular, others like Comet and Golden Boy irritated fans the longer they stuck around.

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Beloved Movie Sidekicks - Samwise Gamgee, Groot, and Chewbacca
Top 10 Most Lovable Movie Sidekicks

Audiences like to cheer for the movie heroes, but they often fall in love with the sidekicks.

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10 Disney Characters Who Were More Annoying Than Helpful

Disney characters can sometimes be much more bothersome than they intend, especially if they're not helpful.

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Before Booster Gold, Blue Beetle Had Sparky

Decades before Booster Gold was coined as Blue Beetle's superhero partner, Blue Beetle had another partner during the Golden Age of Comics.

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10 Harsh Realities Of Being A Sidekick

Being a superhero's sidekick isn't as easy as is seems. The reality of their role is often harsher than even sidekicks themselves let on.

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10 Movie Sidekicks Who Got In The Way

A sidekick's role in the movies is usually to back up their hero, though sometimes they can get in the way and cause more trouble than they are worth.

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10 Characters Who Could Be Moon Knight's Sidekick

It's hard to imagine Marc Spector taking on a sidekick, but anything is possible in the world of Marvel Comics.

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Marvel Heroes Who Would Make Great DC Sidekicks
10 Marvel Characters Who Would Make A Great Sidekick To A DC Hero

Some DC characters would be perfect mentors for a few of Marvel's most popular heroes.

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12 Best Disney Sidekicks, Ranked

A good sidekick can take a Disney movie to the next level, and these sidekicks are the best.

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Marvel Heroes Who Could Use A Sidekick
10 Marvel Heroes Who Could Use A Sidekick

The sidekick is a tried and true tradition in superhero comics, and these heroes would be great mentors to the next generation.

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10 Fastest Marvel Sidekicks, Ranked

Speedsters and sidekicks may be less common in Marvel, but there are places the two overlap and make an engaging character.

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Impulse, Superboy, Supergirl, and Kid Flash
10 Fastest DC Sidekicks, Ranked

Whether it's technological, magical gifts, alien biology, or even connection to the Speed Force itself, DC has loads of sidekicks with super speed.

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10 Comic Sidekicks Stronger Than Their Heroes, Ranked

Sidekicks are usually seen as being weaker than their mentors, but these young heroes break that mold.

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10 DC Sidekicks Who Outgrew Their Hero (& Why)

Almost all DC sidekicks will one day outgrow their heroic partners, though there are quite a few different reasons for why the duos might split up.

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10 Marvel Sidekicks Who Outgrew Their Hero (& Why)

There comes a time when the rookie outgrows their teacher and must strike out on their own.

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