Why aren't there any fat superheroes?

I worked at a comic book store 2000-2002, and I have personally sold comics to fat people, and never heard them gripe about lack of fat superheroes. read more

My theory: The lack of fat superheroes—only slightly alleviated by the few bulky or chubby ones out there—is an artifact of the comic book medium. It’s a visual art. It’s got to be colorful and eye-catching. read more

Doom isn't a superhero though, so he isn't meant to be idolised, except by his own citizens sometimes. There have been plenty of fat supervillains, like Doctor Octopus or Mole Man- but that's mostly subject to the artist's style sometimes. read more