28 good and bad comic book characters to be quarantined with
By Mark Lynch
The Flash
It doesn’t matter which Flash we’re talking about here: TV, film or the comic books. This could be infuriating. The Flash can be annoying; sometimes he jokes or talks too much.
Plus, he’s going to go through more food in a day than we may go through in a week. He needs thousands of calories a day to keep his metabolism going and that’s probably low balling it. Imagine thinking that you have delicious leftovers in the fridge only to see the empty plate in front of him.
Knowing his track record, he may even mess up the timeline trying to help. Yeah, that’s going to be a no for me.
Verdict: Bad quarantine buddy
Steve Rogers
This one is difficult. On one hand, he’s Steve Rogers. It would be like having your grandfather with you. He has all the stories of World War II. Plus, he punched Hitler! On the other, he could be a mister no fun and “Watch that potty mouth.” He’s actually said that.
Steve would spend most of his time lamenting about how disappointed he is in the world. He wouldn’t necessarily be wrong, but listening to it every day would start to get old.
Though, exercising with him in the house would be fun and intense.
It’s a toss up. Since he’s Captain America, the vote goes to yes. However, the Marvel Cinematic Universe version is way more fun than the comic book.
Verdict: Good roommate
Professor Xavier
Professor Charles Xavier is one of the strongest mutants in the world. Heck, what he’s done in the movies isn’t close to what he can do in the comic books. His telepathic ability is greater than almost everyone’s, and only Cable and X-Man were more powerful than him.
Being with Xavier in quarantine could be a dream or a nightmare. He could make you believe you’re going on the adventure of your life; only waking you up to exercise, eat, and use the bathroom. It could be the time of your life. Or, he could be a jerk. He’s been known to do some questionable things in his time (like erasing Logan’s memory). It really depends on which Professor X you get.
Verdict: Professor Xavier is a jerk!
Emma Frost
Emma Frost is another powerful mutant telepath. Emma doesn’t hide who she is – she’ll boast that she’s used to the finer things in life and openly admit that she’s bourgeois.
Being quarantined with her means a few things. One, you’ll get the best things money can buy and want for nothing. Two, she loves to teach. If you’re lucky, you can learn amazing things from her. Lastly, make her mad and Emma will make you pay in embarrassing ways. She once made two goons uncontrollably vomit every time they heard two specific words. In her defense, they had it coming. Nonetheless, this would be a win.
Verdict: Good quarantine buddy