Top 10 Most Hilarious DC Characters

Introduced during the early part of the industry’s dark and gritty years in the 80s, Lobo was an overly serious alien biker villain that didn’t find a great amount of success initially. When the character was re-introduced a decade later as a parody of the very archetype he began as, his popularity exploded, and Lobo became one of the most well-loved characters of the era. Though his prominence has taken a bit of a decline in recent years, Lobo is still kicking around the DC universe, even becoming a honorary Justice League member for a short time during the recent “Justice League vs. Suicide Squad” event.

For 35 years and counting, John Constantine has reluctantly served as London’s foremost occult detective, dealing with all manner of horrifying supernatural mysteries, all while keeping his trademark wry sense of humor. Created by comic book legend Alan Moore, Constantine headlined the long-running “Hellblazer” series for DC’s Vertigo imprint, along with appearing in books such as “Swamp Thing,” “The Sandman,” and “Justice League Dark.” Though Keanu Reeve’s 2005 portrayal of the character was in stark contrast to his comic book counterpart, later incarnations of the character have thankfully returned John to his darkly humorous roots.

This reality-warping trickster imp from DC’s Fifth Dimension has shown up time and time again as a particularly ridiculous thorn in Superman’s side. Whether he’s screwing with Clark Kent’s personal life for fun, changing the hero’s size and shape on a whim, or just causing general chaos around Metropolis, you can be sure Mxy is having a grand old time. Debuting all the way back in 1944, Mister Mxyzptlk has undergone less changes than you might think for a character that’s been around for 75 years. He’s still the same conniving prankster he’s always been; just slightly more evil these days.

After the death of the sector’s previous protector, hotshot pilot Hal Jordan was, by his power ring, able to become a member of the intergalactic police force known as the Green Lanterns. The Corps clearly had no idea what it was in for with Jordan, who quickly developed a reputation as the most brash, stubborn and wise-cracking Lantern around. Hal developed friendships with fellow heroes such as Barry Allen, Oliver Queen and Wally West, with all of whom Hal shares quite the comedic rapport. Jordan’s mouth can sometimes get him into a little bit of trouble, but at the end of the day, he’s definitely got the abilities to back it up.

Garfield Logan first appeared as a member of the Doom Patrol for a brief time in the 60s, but it’s Gar’s time as one of the Teen Titans that fans best remember the character. His quips and jokes were consistently a highlight of the fan favorite series in the 80’s, and the character has stayed relevant in the years since, likely due in no small part to the excellent Cartoon Network series. Despite being the most light-hearted member of the team on the surface, Beast Boy often used his humor to mask painful memories. Through his time with the team, Garfield became close to both Cyborg and Raven, forming lasting bonds that helped the character become even more popular with fans.

As the second and most well-known identity behind the Flash, Barry Allen has long been one of DC’s most popular characters. One of the biggest reasons for this is simply Barry’s likeability. With a down to Earth and relatable sense of humor, Allen has won over countless readers and even a few other DC characters. In particular, his friendship with the previously mentioned Hal Jordan has long been a comedic goldmine for the company. Whether he’s serving on the Justice League or facing off against his notoriously goofy rogue’s gallery, you can bet that Barry Allen will make you laugh somewhere along the way.

While other DC books may have just a dose of humor, “Plastic Man” has historically been one of the only outright comedic titles published by the company. Though his origin has gone through several changes over his many years as a character, Patrick ‘Eel’ O’Brian’s abilities and personality have remained largely the same. Able to stretch and conform his body into any shape or size, the former-thief-turned-hero has a long history of slapstick antics that have been joined in the modern era by more dialogue-focused humor. With DC looking to diversify genres in its film slate in the coming years, will the long-standing rumors of a Plastic Man movie finally come to fruition?

Hailing from Gotham City in the 25th century, Michael Jon Carter stole equipment from a superhero museum that allowed him to become time-travelling hero Booster Gold. Carter purposefully uses his superhero status to amass wealth and celebrity status, which is a pretty bold move in a world with heroes like Superman and Wonder Woman. Booster Gold has proven himself as a hero by acting on several Justice League teams, and even saving the world by himself on more than one occasion. Throughout it all, Carter has held on to his distinct sense of humor, especially when teaming up with close friend Ted Kord, the Blue Beetle.

It really is a good thing that Edward Nygma is funny. Otherwise this whole Riddler gimmick might never have worked out for him. The Dark Knight’s second most notoriously-funny villain has been obsessing over puzzles and clues for more than 70 years, continuously putting the citizens of Gotham City in serious danger unless Batman is able to solve whatever riddle he’s constructed this time around. Over the years, the character has gone back-and-forth from being depicted as a more light-hearted and comical villain, to a more dark and twisted take on the criminal mastermind. However, even Nygma’s darker incarnations are unable to match up against the Caped Crusader’s greatest foe...

Yes, the Joker is a mass-murdering criminal overlord with an unparalleled history of violence, but that doesn’t mean the guy doesn’t know how to crack a joke! Over the many years of the Joker’s tenure as the arch-nemesis of Batman, he’s been depicted as a disturbing serial killer, a maniacal prankster, a criminal mastermind and everything in between. The villain’s enduring popularity even convinced the company to integrate Harley Quinn into the comics, who is hilarious in her own right. Joker’s inability to take anything seriously serves as a perfect contrast to Batman’s brooding nature and obsession with fear, and it only makes sense that the Joker continues to serve as Bruce Wayne’s foil throughout Batman’s career.