Super sayings
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What's a superhero without a catchphrase? Whether it's a declaration of victory, a warning of what's to come, or simply a trademark interjection, catchphrases are as essential to our favorite guardians as capes and sidekicks. Check out the five best, ahead.
5. "Shazam!" —Billy Batson
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Things get marvelous when an ordinary teen utters the shnazzy word.
4. "Hulk smash!" —The Hulk
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His prepunch catchphrase is anything but flat.
3. "Oh, my stars and garters!" —Beast
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A sign of astonishment, for sure.
2. "By the hoary hosts of Hoggoth!" —Doctor Strange
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This postgraduate shoutout can invoke magical beings.
1. "Spoooooon!" —The Tick
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He shouts this nonsensical battle cry before forking you up.
BONUS: "Excelsior!" —Stan Lee
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The original sign-off for his monthly column.