Comics
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, this super hero would access his secret lair via a fire pole.
Batman
This multi-player game was the first in a series of games to feature a duo of famous plumbers.
Mario Brothers
"Get to da' choppah!"
Predator (1987)
Arachnophobia
The fear spiders.
This famous pup has an alter-ego of Joe Cool and would regularly fight the Red Baron.
Snoopy
At the request of the creator, this famous comic strip ended at the height of its popularity in 1995, and no merchandise was ever created from it.
Calvin and Hobbes
After Level 256, this maze game becomes unplayable.
"You don't scare me! Work on it!"
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Triskaidekaphobia
The fear of the number 13.
This Disney characters original name was Dippy Dawg.
Goofy
Originally created for an animated series, this psychologist-turned-henchwoman is one of DC Comics' most popular and profitable characters.
Harley Quinn
Released in 1982, the goal of this golden-aged video game is to wipe out underground dwelling enemies using an air pump.
Dig Dug
"Wait'll they get a load of me!"
Batman (1989)
Submechanophobia
The fear of submerged machines.
This heroic dog with a show named after it lasted 19 seasons, consisting of 591 episodes.
Lassie
This group is sometimes known as "Marvel's First Family."
The Fantastic Four
This gaming icon was originally part of a rock band and had a human girlfriend named Madonna. These concepts, however, never made it into the final version of the world-famous game.
Sonic the Hedgehog
"Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?"
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Leporiphobia
The fear of rabbits.
This historic sled dog is currently on display in the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Balto
This feline once had a boat ride detailing his nightmares at Kennywood Park, Pennsylvania.
Garfield
In a now iconic gaming moment, this game’s space-fairing bounty hunter is revealed to be a female.
Metroid
"There's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark out, and we're wearing sunglasses."
Fear of the color yellow.
Emily Elizabeth is the owner and human friend of this four-legged good boy, and is frequently portrayed riding him like a horse.
Clifford the Big Red Dog