2. Hawkman
Hawman is another of DC's most underrated characters, partly because of several relaunches and revisions since his debut in 1940 that have since muddled the character's history. He first appeared in Flash Comics #1 in 1940, created by Gardner Fox and Dennis Neville. Though the origin of the winged hero is a bit murky, it goes a little something like this: Centuries ago, Egyptian Princess Chay-Ara and her lover Prince Khufu were killed by a priest named Hath-Set, with a knife forged from an alien compound known as Nth metal. The properties of the metal and the strength of the duo's love created a bond between them, causing them to be reborn multiple times throughout the centuries. They are cursed to live forever, and find each other in life only to be killed and forced to begin the cycle again. The two spend their lives as Hawkman and Hawkgirl, taking flight using Nth metal's properties (which also give them super strength, regenerative abilities, and super strength). The contemporary, and most recognized, version of the character is Carter Hall, an American archaeologist. The story of Hawkman and Hawkgirl could serve as the plot to an epic animated feature, especially if it utilizes the tragic, Egyptian aspects of their backstories.