Rejected Superhero Concepts

April 12, 2007 By Mantooth In Uncategorized 5 Comments

Few remember the “Lightning Twins” from the pre Claremont X-Men, their power was to join hands and sing Capenters songs, annoying anyone within earshot. Earshot was another rejected X-Man, thanks I’m here all week.

Tags: dress alike, fashion mockery

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Mantooth

AKA Brian Heiler author of "Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings" and co-editor of "Toy-Ventures Magazine". Co-Host of the "Pod Stallions" podcast. Host of the Brick Mantooth Youtube channel, painter, designer, writer, mental health advocate, toy collector, Mego, and Mego Knock-Off enthusiast. I have large feet, ADHD and I live in Canada. Talk toys, not others.

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Earth 2 Chris on April 12, 2007

I think that’s actually Lightning Lad and Lightning Lass from the Legion of Super Heroes! The guy even has his 70s hair-do!!!

Chris

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megomuseum on April 12, 2007

I was this close to using Legion but thought X-Men would be easier recognized, funny!

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Scurvy on April 13, 2007

To me it brought Black Lightning to mind. Now to find the perfect afro/mask.

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Anonymous on October 3, 2007

Its ElectroWoman and Dynaboy!
…not that there’s anything wrong with that…

DC

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Anonymous on November 9, 2007

it looks like shes waiting for karen carpenter to croak…so her and her brother can be the next big incest singing duo.

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