50 Most Influential Fictional Characters #45-41

From November 28th to December 25th 2013, we collected top ten lists from both members of the Facebook group and visitors to the site to compile the list of CBNAH Top 50 Most Influential Fictional Characters of All Time. Today we bring counting down from #45-41.

45. Ash Williams

Created By: Sam Raimi 

From: Evil Dead

First Appearance: Evil Dead

Ash might be an idiot and a little misogyny, but he's a hero and icon of horror cinema. The hero of the Evil Dead series has battle the army of the undead from the Book of the Dead in films, video games, comics and even a musical.     

44.  Conan 

Created By: Robert E. Howard

From: Conan

First Appearance: Weird Tales (1932) 

When it comes to the Fantasy without a doubt Conan is one of the key figures of this genre. The Conan books are still print, seventy-seven years after Robert E. Howard's death. The character has conquered all realms of pop culture from comics to films. 

43. Snow White

From: Mythology 

The innocent and beautiful of Snow White has influenced a lot of young women dreaming in becoming a princess and hopeful finding Prince Charming and a lot of storytellers to boot. But what made Snow White a special character is she's a character without any evil intentions and inspired all around her to be a better person. Snow White is widely consider to be one of the greatest fairy tales of all time. Snow White did get some votes for the incarnations of Disney animated feature and the Fables comic book series.

42. Hercules

From: Mythology 

The son of Zeus, Hercules is one of the most famous Greek Mythological characters of all time. Hercules possessed such great strength and went through twelve labors redeem himself from madness and atonement. Hercules has a made an everlasting impact on pop culture with films, television series, novels and comics based on him.

41. Solid Snake

Created By: Hideo Kojima

From: Metal Gear Series

First Appearance: Metal Gear (1987) 

From the mind of Hideo Kojima, Solid Snake is spy, special operations soldier, and mercenary. Snake has been consider to be one of the greatest action heroes in any medium and making the Metal Gear series into one of the biggest franchises in video games history.       

50 Most Influential Fictional Characters #50-46

From November 28th to December 25th 2013, we collected top ten lists from both members of the Facebook group and visitors to the site to compile the list of CBNAH Top 50 Most Influential Fictional Characters of All Time. Today we bring counting down from #50-46.

50. Link

Created By: Shigeru Miyamoto

From: The Legend of Zelda

First Appearance: The Legend of Zelda (1986)

One of the most iconic and enduring heroes of video games. Multiple characters throughout the Zelda series have bare the name of Link. All of them have displayed heroic and courageous feats. A character that a lot of gamers can look up and relate to. Link is apart of the "three pillars" of Nintendo along with Mario from the Mario series and Samus Aran from the Metroid series.  

49. Zeus

From: Mythology

The son of Cronus, Zeus is one of the most powerful Gods in Greek mythology. He would later defeated his father to become the King of the gods. Zeus has appeared all over in pop culture from television to comics.

48. Daredevil

Created By: Stan Lee and Bill Everett

From: Daredevil

First Appearance: Daredevil #1 (1964)

Daredevil is one of the few superheroes with a disability. Matt Murdock is a blind lawyer with a heart of gold, who becomes Daredevil whenever the justice system fails. Frank Miller's run on the title (#158-191, #219, #226-233) reached new levels of popularity for the character, which has left a lasting impact on Daredevil to this date.

47. Don Draper

Created By: Matthew Weiner

From: Mad Men 

First Appearance: "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" (2007)

With the premiere of Mad Men on AMC in 2007, saw the rebirth of cool. The show has lead to renewed interest in the fashion of the early 1960s, many television series paying homage to the show and turning the AMC channel into a juggernaut in cable television. Well done, Mr. Draper.

46. Homer Simpson 

Created By: Matt Groening

From: The Simpsons 

First Appearance: "Good Night" (1987) on The Tracey Ullman Show

Homer Simpson is a character that many people can either relate to or knows someone who might share the mannerism as Homer. A father trying to do the best for his family, but yet, can act a bit childish at times, which can lead into some great comedy material. One of the most important and iconic characters on television.