Deadpool
Deadpool is a favorite of mine because he's so different from any character I've ever read before. His insanity leading to moments where he realizes that he's in a comic book are certainly highlights but I also love how unsettling he is to other characters. I don't see how anyone can not love the Merc with a Mouth.
Harley Quinn
Although she was originally written as a walk on roll for the Batman animated series, she was so loved by audiences that she not only recurred on the show, she was ported into the comic books as well. She is the only character that I feel has ever truly complimented the Joker as a villain.
Gambit
I'm partial to Rémy LeBeau because he is a a Louisiana native but there are many other reasons to enjoy him. He has a wonderfully sorted past with the thieves' guild in New Orleans on top of his connection to Mr Sinister. He is the only person to kiss Rogue and survive which gives him a distinction as well. Lastly, one of his powers is hypnotic charm which I think most people would love to have.
Johnny the Homicidal Maniac
Oh Nny, how you sulk. What can you say about a truly disturbed homicidal maniac that hasn't been said before. He points out the hypocrisy in the world which drives him mad. But he must go now because the blood on the wall is getting dry and the monster will get out.
The Joker
It's hard to imagine a list that includes comic book villains without including the Joker. His type of chaotic madness is what nightmares are made of. He has no concern for the moral quandaries of the average person and kills without care. And lets face it, he killed Jason Todd which was a good thing.
Iron Man
I can't say I read much Iron Man until I saw the movies with Rob Lowe. After the movies, I can't help but enjoy Iron Man's bravado. He's the type of man made hero that I can almost believe.
The Punisher
Frank Castle is a true bad ass who isn't afraid to get his hands, arms, feet, legs, body, and face dirty in order to get done what needs to be done. I am a sucker for an anti-hero and The Punisher is a classic anti-hero wrapped in all sorts of kick assary.
Wolverine
I don't think it would be hard to imagine that Wolverine is many children's favorite X-Man. He is gruff, violent, and mysterious. And what person wouldn't want the ability to heal nearly instantly from any wound and lets not forget those bad ass claws.
Carnage
Everyone has their favorite Spiderman villain and mine is by far Carnage. There is no villain in the Spiderman comics who is so simply evil and has no redeeming qualities. The host for the symbiote, Cletus Kassidy is a serial killer who is given incredible super powers upon having the symbiote bind with is blood. Carnage, unlike Venom, has absolutely no moral compass and will kill anyone for the sheer pleasure of it.
Dumas
Dumas is most likely the least known character in this list. He was the nemesis of the Manhunter Mark Shaw. As a child reading comics, The Manhunter series with Mark Shaw was the first time I read a comic series rather than just reading a single comic and I recall loving the villainy of Dumas the hired assassin.
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