8 comic book characters that best represent the Christmas spirit
By Mark Lynch
Ben Grimm
Despite having the appearance of a giant rock monster, Ben Grimm is the gentlest of souls. He’s definitely the gentlest member of the Fantastic Four.
Ben has been through a lot of ridicule and somehow manages to keep a positive outlook on life. Sometimes, he gets down on himself, but he always picks himself back up. That’s what puts him on this list. For that reason, there is no way that Santa Clause would put Ben Grimm on the naughty list. He does so much for everyone, from his family to Yancy Street, and he does it with a big smile and a joke as well.
Comic book: Any comic book he’s featured in.
Night Nurse
Superhero isn’t a job you can put on your taxes. It also doesn’t come with a 401k or health care benefits. This leads to a lot of heroes ending up with broken bones, bullet and knife wounds, and all sorts of ailments that they usually have to treat themselves. Thankfully, there is someone out there that cares enough to help out.
Linda Carter is the Night Nurse. When heroes like Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Daredevil need treatment, they go to her. She doesn’t charge them or report their bullet injuries to the authorities. The latter could cost Linda her nursing license and put her in jail. Yet she still helps out whenever she can. That makes her a true hero too.
Comic book: New Avengers No. 57