There are several attributes necessary in order to be a truly awesome superhero. You need a killer costume, of course. Original and interesting superpowers help. Usually, some form of personal flaw or psychological complex adds to your mystique.
But the one thing that is an absolute must is your very own catchphrase.
I have a catchphrase of my own, but unfortunately it amounts to little more than a string of profanities, so I can’t share it with you here. As a consolation prize, let’s take a look at some truly awesome superhero catchphrases:
- The Thing — “It’s clobberin’ time!”
- Beast — “Oh, my stars and garters.”
- Dr. Strange — “By the hoary hosts of Hoggoth!”
The Hulk — “Hulk SMASH!”
- AND “You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.”
- He-man — “I have the power!”
- Wolverine — “I’m the best there is at what I do.”
- Wonder Woman — “Merciful Minerva!”
- Spider-man — “With great power comes great responsibility.”
- AND “It’s your friendly neighborhood Spider-man!”
- AND “My spider-sense is tingling!”
- Mighty Mouse — “Here I come to save the day!”
- Superman — “I stand for truth, justice, and the American way.”
- AND “Up, up, and away!”
- Perry White — “Great Caesar’s Ghost!” (Technically not a superhero, but had to be included anyway.)
Captain America — “Avengers assemble!”
- Human Torch — “Flame on!”
- Captain Marvel — “Shazam!”
- The Shadow — “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The shadow knows.”
- Lion-O — “Thunder…thunder…thunder…Thundercats! HO!”
- The Ninja Turtles — “Cowabunga!!”
And my personal favorite:
- The Tick — “SPOON!!!”
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You forgot another good one from Wonder Woman–
“Suffering Sappho!”
Zoinks!
And Xena’s (technically not a superhero but close enough) “I have many skills” and “Kill ‘em all!”.
Ha. True, those and “AYIYIYIYIYIYIYIYIYI!!!!”
I was going to mention the Wondertwin and Isis, but I was beaten to it. I can’t remember, did Electra Woman and Dyna Girl have catch phrases?
I have to ask, why has this classic been omitted?:
“To the Bat Cave, Robin”
Is there are difference between a “catchphrase” and a “power activation phrase”?
“Oh Mighty Isis!”
You forgot my favorite…”Wondertwins power, activate!”
Lol, my brother was always fond of the Tick. He even added in an actual spoon as a prop when he mimicked the Tick’s warcry.
Personally, I was always fond of the Ninja Turtles when I was young!