Coolest pop culture heroes

Being an enduring TV or movie character is more about beating up the bad guys and winning the girl (or guy, as the case may be).

Real heroes have a certain something extra. Maybe they’re vulnerable. Perhaps they come from a tough background. Style, even swagger, can make a difference, too.

Entertainment Weekly came up with a list of “20 All-Time Coolest Heroes in Pop Culture.” Here’s their top 10:

10. Spider-Man

9. Robin Hood

8. Buffy the Vampire Slayer

7. Han Solo

6. John McClane

5. Ellen Ripley

4. Harry Potter

3. Superman

2. Indiana Jones

1. James Bond

To see the rest of the list, read about all of ‘em, and catch a slideshow, visit Entertainment Weekly.

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