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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- With "The Dark Knight" seeking to top the box office for a fourth straight week and comic book buzz still on a lingering Comic-Con high, it's time to count down the top 10 comic book movie males of all time.
1. Christopher Reeve
No actor has ever seemed quite as super as Reeve, who played the Man of Steel in four films.
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2. Will Smith
Big Willy's no stranger to science fiction heroics, but his role as Agent J in the funny, edgy "Men in Black" movies - based on the 1990 Aircel comic book - might be his most memorable fanboy role yet.
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Always happy to show off his crazier side, Nicholson grinned and cackled his way through his gleeful performance as the Joker in "Batman."
4. Hugh Jackman
Armed with adamantium claws and overgrown sideburns, Jackman has brought Wolverine - the X-Men's most popular character - to vicious, villain-stabbing life in three "X-Men" movies and the upcoming solo vehicle "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."
Maguire's wide-eyed schoolboy charm was a perfect fit for geeky Peter Parker - and his athletic physique helped him fill out the spandex for his webbed alter-ego in the box office-topping "Spider-Man" trilogy.
Blade the vampire hunter was a C-list Marvel superhero until Wesley Snipes brought him to the big screen in the action trilogy, launching a trio of box office hits.
7. Robert Downey Jr.
Playing Tony Stark and his titular alter-ego, Iron Man, in the 2008 summer blockbuster, Downey Jr. brought humor and dramatic energy to his role as the armored industrialist. With a cameo in "The Incredible Hulk" and likely roles in slated Marvel films including an "Iron Man" sequel, it looks like he'll be keeping up with comics for years to come.
With the same Shakespearean gravitas he brought to his role as "Star Trek: The Next Generation's" Captain Picard, Stewart been a perfect fit for the wheelchair-bound telepath Professor Charles Xavier in three "X-Men" films.
Butler's big break in "300," based on Frank Miller's comic book narrating the story of 300 Spartan warriors who faced off against the entire Persian army, was almost as big as the bulging muscles he bulked up with for the film.
10. Stan Lee
Pay close enough attention and you'll see the comic book legend in cameos in just about every Marvel movie - from his turn as Hugh Hefner in "Iron Man" to playing himself in "Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer."
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Aliro SHoney, Gerard Way isn't an actor. Not just that but if the search engine can't find the full name, they'll go with the first or last of it. And since Gerard Butler is on this list... There you are.report abuseposted April 4, 2009 11:39 PM PDT
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aleixs!where the hell is gerard way? he's better than all of these people.report abuseposted February 13, 2009 8:36 PM PST
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SarahPatrick Stewart should be number 2. not 8!! Star Trek is awesome. Mainly the oiginal series and the next generation!!!!! But u can't beat Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent/Superman!! R.I.P. Chris. :-)report abuseposted January 18, 2009 2:16 PM PST
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stealeoChrsitopher Reeve should be number. Cause Superman is the all-time super hero Power House. I watched some of those mivies over again & I was reminded how good an actor he was. Who can forget film 3-Clark Kent vs. Superman.report abuseposted November 11, 2008 4:57 PM PST
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s_dudeSorry christoher reeve was awful in that movie should not be number one....report abuseposted October 8, 2008 7:59 PM PDT
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Well, I don't know why that after watching Spider Man, this movie doesn't sounds me good.I think it's totally artifical. isn't it? Outsourcing Solution in BPOreport abuseposted September 25, 2008 12:33 AM PDT
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IHeartJBOkay, SpeedRa, you are obviosly BLIND if you think that Gerard Butler is ugly. He is soooo smokin' and sexy!report abuseposted August 13, 2008 6:02 PM PDT
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travismHeath Ledger, Christen Bale, and Ed Norton all belong on the list in front of Stan Lee!report abuseposted August 10, 2008 12:54 PM PDT
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I HATE SPAM!ALL DATE SITES ARE SCAM & LOADED WITH VIRUSES PEOPLE!!report abuseposted August 9, 2008 8:34 PM PDT
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AskWhyTobey is the only one on this list that belongs here. The others would be considered ug-lee as S if you asked me and that is that as I have spoken.report abuseposted August 9, 2008 11:31 AM PDT
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