50 Most Influential Fictional Characters #5-4

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 #5-4.

5. Optimus Prime

Created By: Denny O’Neil, Jim Shooter, and Bob Budiansky
From: Transformers
First Appearance: More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1 (1984)

The leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime is an icon of 80s. Prime will always be the face of the Transformers franchise and will always be remember for leadership and strong sense of justice.

4. Wolverine

Created By: Roy Thomas, Len Wein and John Romita, Sr.
From: X-Men and Wolverine
First Appearance: The Incredible Hulk #180 (1974)

Since his first appearance in the pages of The Incredible Hulk, Wolverine has always been tough, antihero, who always gets the job done with by any means. This made Wolverine into a fan favorite and helped push the X-Men franchise into new heights of popularity.