>>153554013
Because they're harder to depict in a way that's visually interesting, probably.
It's why you can't have a superhero with mind control powers that actually work, because its not fun to watch him just politely ask criminals to turn themselves in and have them actually do it.
Instead you just get Prof. X going "AaAaAaAa mY MiNd" every episode.

>>153554013
there are some interesting powers in comics like forget me not, honestly that guy should have been a villain, a serial killer that always gets away type shit

but yeah compared to manga, comics definitely feel one note, and i attribute most of it towards the fact that comic writers don't really go in depth to what a character can do, like what the implications of their abilities are, watch green lantern by solidjj and you'll see what i mean

>>153554156
>Because they're harder to depict in a way that's visually interesting, probably.
Seems easier. Comics choreography tends to be dull, so getting creative with powers would be better for visual spectacle.

>>153554013
I didn't know there were superheroes in Inspector Gadget

>>153554013
>t. has only read invincible

File: forgetmenot.jpg (135 KB, 655x400)

135 KB JPG

>>153555265
>honestly that guy should have been a villain, a serial killer that always gets away type shit
That's a terrible idea and you should feel bad.

That powerset lends itself only to being a tragic character. Was he utilized the best? Not exactly. But it was memorable at least, ironically.

>>153556384
List 25 examples of comics that focus more on superpowers that aren't punching or blasting.