Funniest DC Characters, Ranked

First Appearance: Police Comics#1

Elasticity, Metamorphosis, Flight, Fangs, Size Alteration, Regeneration, Superhuman Strength, Invulnerability, Immortality, and Self-Duplication.: Elasticity, Metamorphosis, Flight, Fangs, Size Alteration, Regeneration, Superhuman Strength, Invulnerability, Immortality, and Self-Duplication.

Team Affiliation: The Terrifics, Heroz4U, Justice League Reserves, Freedom Fighters, and All-Star Squadron.

Plastic Man jokes constantly and rarely gets serious. He bends his body in comical, cartoonish ways. He never takes himself seriously; he just delivers punchlines like it's his job.: Plastic ManPlastic Man jokes constantly and rarely gets serious. He bends his body in comical, cartoonish ways. He never takes himself seriously; he just delivers punchlines like it's his side hustle.

Storyline That Brings The Laughs: Plastic Man's funniest story comes from Kyle Baker's 20-issue run inPlastic ManVol. 4. The books show Plastic Man in ways few writers and artists can match, telling a great story. Plastic Man gets framed for a crime and must run. This sounds like a bad joke, but it plays out in perfect hilarity.

First Appearance: Booster Gold#1

No inherent powers, but he has many items: a Legion Flight Ring, Power Suit, Gauntlets, and Visor. These give him Flight, Superhuman Strength, Superhuman Durability, Force Fields, Energy Projection, Enhanced Vision, Enhanced Hearing, and Time Travel.: No inherent powers, but he has many items: a Legion Flight Ring, Power Suit, Gauntlets, and Visor. These give him Flight, Superhuman Strength, Superhuman Durability, Force Fields, Energy Projection, Enhanced Vision, Enhanced Hearing, and Time Travel.

Team AffiliationTime Masters, Justice League, and Justice League International

Booster Gold is funny. Pair him with his friend Blue Beetle, and you get a comedy duo.: Booster GoldBooster Gold is funny, but team him with Blue Beetle, and you get a comedy duo.comedy duoThis duo makes Batman chuckle... maybe not Batman, but most people. They love to prank teammates whenever they can, which is often funny for everyone (except the target, of course). Booster Gold is funny on his own; he doesn't take much seriously, but add Blue Beetle, and you get something truly hilarious.

Storyline That Brings The Laughs: Booster Gold is probably funniest in the 31st century. He handles this (with his friend Blue Beetle) by freezing them cryogenically. When they wake up in the 31st century, they do their old tricks again, and hilarity starts as they figure out their new spot in the DC Universe. Check outJustice League 3001, which ran for 12 issues, to find some of his funniest moments.

First Appearance: Batman: The Animated Series“Joker's Favor”

First Comics Appearance: The Batman Adventures#12(non-canon)Batman: Harley Quinn (first in-canon appearance)

Toxic Immunity, and skills including Psychiatry, Psychology, Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Intimidation, Stealth, Leadership, Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced), Indomitable Will, Pickpocket, and Firearms and Sword Proficiency.: Toxic Immunity, and skills including Psychiatry, Psychology, Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Intimidation, Stealth, Leadership, Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced), Indomitable Will, Pickpocket, and Firearms and Sword Proficiency.

Team Affiliation: Batman Family, Birds of Prey, Task Force XL, Gang of Harleys, Suicide Squad Seven, Task Force XX, Joker, Secret Society, Sinestro Corps, Green Lantern Corps, Justice League, Female Furies, Justice League: Team Wisdom, and Task Force X

Harley Quinn is funny.: Harley Quinnwas introduced inBatman: The Animated SeriesHarley Quinn never takes things too seriously, but this does not lessen her deadly skill. She happily uses a huge mallet as a weapon; she also bashes people's heads with it. Harley rarely acts serious toward allies or enemies, joking with Batman every chance she gets.

Storyline That Brings The Laughs: Many of Harley Quinn's funniest stories come fromBatman: The Animated SeriesHarley Quinn has plenty of great comic stories. The funniest comic featuring Quinn is probably “Hot in the City," published in the first issue of her New 52 solo book. This thirty-issue series shows Quinn working alone. She adds much humor while she makes her way on Coney Island, taking a job as a Roller Derby Queen.

First Appearance: DC Comics Presents#52

Power Set: Cosmic Awareness, Teleportation, Dumb Luck, and Invulnerability

Team Affiliation: Justice League of Anarchy, Doom Patrol · One-time member of the Justice League of America, The Amber Butane Corps, and partner of Cheeks the Toy Wonder

Why He's Funny: Ambush BugAmbush Bug knows he is in a comic book. Like Deadpool in the Marvel Universe, he uses the fourth wall for jokes to send messages to readers. Ambush Bug is also mentally unstable. Combining this with his knowledge of his place, he makes a great reporter. Ambush Bug frequently calls out superheroes and events if he sees something wild or silly happening.

Storyline That Brings The Laughs: Ambush Bug is not a serious character, so he is funny in every comic he appears in. Still, one story is very funny. It is found in the pages ofDC Comics Presents#81because it shows Ambush Bug and Superman swapping minds. This creates a lot of laughter. Ambush Bug finds himself in the body of the most powerful being in the DC Universe—this was post-Crisis Superman, so he was powerful, though he had recently lost some power. Still, Ambush Bug plays with it, making for a funny story.

First Appearance: The Omega Men#3

Power Set: Superhuman Strength, Superhuman Stamina, Immortality, Invulnerability, Regeneration, Bio-Fission, Thermal Immunity, Self-Sustenance, Possession, Superhuman Reflexes, Enhanced Senses, and he used to regenerate clones from one drop of blood.

Team Affiliation: Justice League, L.E.G.I.O.N., First Celestial Church of the Triple Fish-God, and R.E.B.E.L.S.

Why He's Funny: LoboLobo was never meant to be a normal character in the DC Universe.

Storyline That Brings The Laughs: Lobo's BackLobo's funniest story involves him killing, going to the afterlife, and refusing to follow rules. He maims everyone who annoys him—everyone. Lobo fights gods, demons, monsters, and whatever the afterlife throws at him. They kick him out, giving Lobo the 'Immortality' ability. The afterlife permanently barred him, making him live forever.

First Appearance: The Flash#110

Speed Force Conduit, Superhuman Speed, Superhuman Agility, Superhuman Stamina, Superhuman Reflexes, Superhuman Strength, Speed Force Aura, Superhuman Durability, Aerokinesis, Flight, Decelerated Aging, Dimension Travel, Electrokinesis, Electromagnetism, Energy Construct Creation, Energy Projection, Energy Transference, Energy Transformation, Negate Anti-Life Equation, Enhanced Mental Process, Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Vision, Speed Force Empathy, Molecular Acceleration, Intangibility, Invisibility, Phasing, Bio-Fusion, Cheating Death, Regeneration, Sharing the Force, Speed Steal, and Time TravelSpeed Force Conduit, Superhuman Speed, Superhuman Agility, Superhuman Stamina, Superhuman Reflexes, Superhuman Strength, Speed Force Aura, Superhuman Durability, Aerokinesis, Flight, Decelerated Aging, Dimension Travel, Electrokinesis, Electromagnetism, Energy Construct Creation, Energy Projection, Energy Transference, Energy Transformation, Negate Anti-Life Equation, Enhanced Mental Process, Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Vision, Speed Force Empathy, Molecular Acceleration, Intangibility, Invisibility, Phasing, Bio-Fusion, Cheating Death, Regeneration, Sharing the Force, Speed Steal, and Time Travel

Team AffiliationFlash Family, Teen Titans, Justice League of America, Justice League Europe, Justice League Task Force, Justice League Elite, Titans, Justice Society International, and Justice Arcana

Why He's Funny: Characters who call themselves the Flash often use humor to deal with life. They all seem to rely on jokes, but the funniest is Wally West, first known as Kid Flash. He constantly cracks jokes, has a great sense of humor, and knows pop culture references to make a point.

Storyline That Brings The Laughs: In New Teen Titans#20, Kid Flash takes a main role in his first starring issue of the series. The storyline includes funny moments, helped by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez.

First Appearance: Green Lantern#59

Power Set: Indomitable Will and a Green Lantern Ring/Power Battery, giving him the ability to Project Energy, Force Field, Energy Construct Creation, Superhuman Strength, Phasing, Environmental Playback, Will Empowerment, Invisibility and Light Refraction, Emerald Sight, Energy Twin, Energy Absorption, Flight, Electromanic Scanning, Galactic Encyclopedia, Universal Translator, Emergency Beacon, Homing Beacon, and more.

Team AffiliationGreen Lantern Corps, Justice League International, Red Lantern Corps, and Star Sapphire Corps

Why He's Funny: Guy GardnerGuy Gardner is easily the funniest member of the Green Lantern Corps. That is just how the guy is made. Gardner acts arrogant, and his humor can annoy teammates. Still, he stands alone as the one who mooned Batman through the Justice League Watchtower window.

Storyline That Brings The Laughs: Future State: Green Lantern#1Guy Gardner appears in the 'Funniest DC Characters, Ranked' list because his story shows his final fate in a way that is very against the grain. He lands on a primitive planet, where people see him as a prophet. Guy does not try to fix things; he works to build a life for himself despite being totally out of place.

First AppearanceBeast BoyDoom Patrol#99

Power SetConduit of the Red, Therianthropy, Animal Mimicry, Bio-Fission, Enhanced Intellect, Flight, Infection, Size Alteration, Superhuman Strength, and Superhuman Disability

Team AffiliationTitans, Justice League Reserves, Teen Titans, Ravagers, Doom Patrol, Young Justice

Why He's FunnyBeast Boy'sBeast Boy uses humor like Spider-Man does it to deflect or defend himself. He had a hard upbringing, so he used humor to cope. This made him a young superhero who jokes to annoy teammates or make them smile.

Storyline That Brings The LaughsBeast Boy is funny in every animated series.He is in it, but his funniest story is in “Beast Boys and Girls,” which came out inTeen Titans#13-15. Beast Boy's humor is a defense mechanism, so there is always a mix of dark and light, with the latter being his humor. In the story, Beast Boy loses his powers, but children get the same virus that empowered him. This story shows what makes the character tick.

First AppearanceAs Dick Grayson:Detective Comics#38, As Nightwing:Tales of the Teen Titans#44

Power Set: No superpowers, but Nightwing has many abilities. These include Acrobatics, Computer Hacking, Escapology, Firearms Proficience, Genius Level Intellect, Indomitable Will, Intimidation, Investigation, Leadership, Meditation, many forms of Martial Arts Expertise, Mechanical Aptitude, Multilingualism, Peak Human Conditioning, Stealth, Swordsmanship, Throwing, Tracking, and many weapon proficiencies.

Team AffiliationBatman Family, Batman Incorporated · Formerly Haly's Circus, Titans, Teen Titans, Justice League of America, Blüdhaven Police Department, Outsiders, The Society, and Justice League Task Force

Why He's FunnyDick GraysonDick Grayson was unlike his mentor, Bruce Wayne, because he relied heavily on humor while Batman stays serious 100% of the time. Grayson kept this going when he dropped his Robin costume and became Nightwing. His sense of humor makes him crack jokes around anyone. During fights, he uses this to surprise enemies and entertain allies.

Storyline That Brings The Laughs: Nightwing tries to have fun whenever possible, and inBatman#54Nightwing messes with his old boss and mentor in the Bat Cave. He bets him a penny he could get 37 bounces with his Escrima sticks. He does this and immediately claims the huge penny in the Bat Cave.

First Appearance: Whiz Comics#2

Divine Empowerment: Transformation, Lightning Bolt, Accelerated Healing, Clairvoyance, Divine Grace, Eidetic Memory, Enhanced Intellect, Enhanced Vision, Enhanced Senses, Flight, Healing, Indomitable Will, Intangibility, Invulnerability, Superhuman Stamina, Magic Resistance, Self-Sustenance, Superhuman Speed, Superhuman Reflexes, Superhuman Agility, Superhuman Strength, and Super-BreathDivine Empowerment: Transformation, Lightning Bolt, Accelerated Healing, Clairvoyance, Divine Grace, Eidetic Memory, Enhanced Intellect, Enhanced Vision, Enhanced Senses, Flight, Healing, Indomitable Will, Intangibility, Invulnerability, Superhuman Stamina, Magic Resistance, Self-Sustenance, Superhuman Speed, Superhuman Reflexes, Superhuman Agility, Superhuman Strength, and Super-Breath

Team AffiliationJustice League, Justice Society of America, Justice League International Marvel / Shazam Family, Squadron of Justice, and Teen Titans

Why He's Funny: If you want a funny adult superhero, create him usingBilly BatsonBilly Batson is a smart-aleck kid. He does not hold back when telling people what he thinks, which often makes people around him laugh. He usually tries to act more mature when empowered as Shazam, but this often causes funny events that make him much less serious than he wants.

Storyline That Brings The Laughs: When Shazam first appeared in Timely Comics, he was Captain Marvel, a fairly whimsical character. Read those books for great Shazam moments. If you want a more recent title, check Jeff Smith's "The Monster Society of Evil,” which puts the character in a new, modern setting while keeping the whimsy of Shazam's origins.

First Appearance: Superman#30

Power Set: Magic, which takes forms like Teleportation, Gesturify, Power Distribution, Metamorphosis, Immortality, Flight, Cosmic Awareness, Images and Object Animation, Molecular Reconstruction, and Invisibility

Team Affiliation: None

Why He's Funny: Mr. MxyzptlkMr. Mxyzptlk is not serious; he is a jokester—a trickster. He first showed up as an imp planning to mess with Superman however he could. He is incredibly annoying and funny, mostly to himself. Still, he is basically an immortal godlike clown who changes reality to suit his desires. He will not hesitate to put Superman or Batman in a clown costume or anything else that pleases him.

Storyline That Brings The Laughs: Mr. Mxyzptlk is funny in any story he is in, but some stories are better.Superman #218Features a funny story where Mr. Mxyzptlk tricks Superman by making him believe he has a wife and son that neither Superman nor anyone else knows about. Superman eventually figures it out and sends the Imp home, but there are many silly antics and ridiculous moments.

First Appearance: Swamp Thing#37

Power SetJohn Constantine wields magic. This magic lets him do things like Astral Projection, Chronokinesis, Cosmic Awareness, Dimensional Travel, Intangibility, Deflection, Divination, Disintegration, Elemental Control, Eldritch Blast, Energy Construct Creation, Enhanced Senses, Exorcism, Illusion Casting, Infection, Invisibility, Necromancy, Power Absorption, Sigil Magic, Force Field, Summoning, Synchronicity Wave Traveling, Telekinesis, Teleportation, Telepathy, Transformation. He also has Demon Blood pumping through his veins.

Justice League Dark, Justice League Reserves, Cult of the Cold Flame, Sinestro Corps, Trenchcoat Brigade, Mucous Membrane, and Newcastle Crew.Justice League Dark, Justice League Reserves, Cult of the Cold Flame, Sinestro Corps, Trenchcoat Brigade, Mucous Membrane, and Newcastle Crew.

If you know about gallows humor, you get how John Constantine handles things.If you know about gallows humor, you understand how John Constantine handles things.John ConstantineJohn Constantine is funny. The man has faced terrible things, literally. He has lived through some seriously horrible events. Still, he keeps his cool and makes jokes when he needs to.

Storyline That Brings The LaughsJohn Constantine's humor shows up all through his time in the DC Universe. You find much of it in the pages ofHellblazer, which ran 300 issues under the Vertigo imprint. You find some of his funniest moments in “First Appearance,” where Constantine tries a vacation, but things do not go as he planned.

First Appearance#13No superhuman abilities except for temporary powers gained and lost over the years.#13

John Constantine's humor shows up in his time in the DC Universe, though you find much of it spread across the pages of Hellblazer.Hellblazer ran for 300 issues under the Vertigo imprint. You find some of his funniest moments in "Family Man".

First AppearanceDaily Planet, WGBS, Honorary member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Honorary member of the Mystery Analysts of Gotham City, and the Jimmy Olsen Fan Club

Justice League International#10Jimmy OlsenJimmy Olsen started as a young, sharp photographer. He stays that way in his publication history. He never avoids a joke or lightens a situation to lift others' spirits. He smiles often and provides humor, but he also supports friends like Superman.

Storyline That Brings The Laughs: Jimmy is a good-natured guy who enjoys fun wherever he can. Read many of his appearances to find funny material. Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber really added comedy to the 2019, 12-issue limited seriesSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen. Fraction gave Olsen the spotlight after years as a side character, much like he did with Hawkeye for Marvel.

First Appearance: Justice League International#10

Power Set: Indomitable Will and a Green Lantern Ring/Power Battery grant the ability to Project Energy, Force Field, Energy Construct Creation, Superhuman Strength, Phasing, Environmental Playback, Will Empowerment, Invisibility and Light Refraction, Emerald Sight, Energy Twin, Energy Absorption, Flight, and more.

Team AffiliationG’Nort belongs to the Green Lantern Corps, Justice League International, Justice League Antarctica, and the Darkstars.

He is funny.G’Nort appears in the list 'Funniest DC Characters, Ranked'.G'NortG'Nort is in the Green Lantern Corps. He is not as funny as Guy Gardner, but he competes well. The Qwardians gave him his Green Lantern Ring to empower people who were too inept to use it. Guy Gardner supported his joining the Corps, and G'Nort proved he was a capable fighter. G'Nort is also a funny guy who jokes to lighten the mood.

This is the storyline that brings the laughs.While this features a storyline with serious undertones,Justice League America#36This issue features one of G’Nort's funniest stories. G’Nort takes center stage, which is rare since the character rarely appears in the series. In the story, G’Nort keeps beating the Scarlet Skiier. This drives him crazy because he knows G’Nort is a joke, but it does not matter since he cannot beat him, and G’Nort does not realize it.

First AppearanceAll-Star Comics#58

Power SetKryptonian physiology gives her Solar Energy Absorption, Heat Vision, Super-Hearing, Enhanced Vision, Flight, Invulnerability, Enhanced Immunity, Superhuman Stamina, Superhuman Strength, Superhuman Speed, Super-Breath, Longevity, Telepathy, Astral Projection, Psychic Link

Team AffiliationJustice Society of America, Superman Family, Infinity, Inc., Daily Planet, Heroz4U, and Justice League Reserves

Why She's FunnyPower GirlPower Girl has always held an unusual place in the DC Universe because she is from Earth-Two. She often uses humor and her sarcastic wit to fit in, helping her connect with teammates and deflect enemies.

This is the storyline that brings the laughs.: One of Power Girl's best stories is “Power Girl: Power Trip,” which shows Kara deciding to reinvent herself after finding out the truth about her lineage, past, and home. She gets a sidekick after moving to New York, builds her company, and struggles to escape every supervillain who wants fame.

First AppearanceDCU Heroes Secret Files and Origins#1

Power Set: Probability Manipulation, causing misfortune and bad luck, which is uncontrollable

Team AffiliationGods of the Jejune Realm

Why He's FunnyVextVext is a minor but strange character. He comes from the Jejune Realm. Minor deities there banish him for managing daily details. After his gods kicked him out, Vext uses his powers on Earth. His abilities cause accidents and bad luck. This seems frustrating, but it is very funny for the reader. Vext brings bad luck everywhere, and he cannot control it. This causes many funny events.

This is the storyline that brings the laughsVext's best stories come from his work.This is his six-issue solo run.It examines the character deeply. Everything Vext does creates something tragic and hilarious.