Zombie

Since it's Halloween, I decided to talk about a comic book horror character.
History
Simon William Garth was the Garth Manor coffee company CEO living in New Orleans. His ex-gardener captured him so he could be killed by a voodoo cult as part of as a human sacrifice. Because the priest loves Simon, she brought him back, but as a zombie. Zombie (as Garth was dubbed) was controlled by whoever had the Amulet of Bamballan. Layla, the priestess, attempted to find a way to give him internal peace. Despite being a zombie, Simon still had remains of his souls. This allowed him to temporarily regain control when told to kill one of his loved ones and be turned to human for 24 hours in order to attend a wedding. The witch Calypso discovered that Zombie's selflessness gave him more free will than a "normal" zombie.
Zombie reappeared in Marvel Zombies 4. A.R.M.O.R. was testing on Simon Garth when a zombie plague (unrelated to Garth) affected the base. He escaped with the help of Deadpool. Black Talon and Jennifer Kale used Zombie to confine the virus.
Powers
Garth has super strength. While he lacks invulerability, he can magically heal from injuries. He is nearly mindless and under the control of weilder of the Amulet of Bamballah. However, he (occasionally) commit acts of free will.
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_(comics)

Mothman

I did a post on the Minutemen along time ago. So, I decided to a post on an individual member.
History
Mothman / Byron Lewis lived in Connecticut, but moved to New York. He was a millionaire inventor for the aviation industry. He decided to become a superhero out of boredom. Byron built himself his gliding suit. He perfected it after nearly getting himself killed several times. During this time, he became addicted to various drugs, such as morphine, aspirin and liniment, which would ultimately lead into his drinking problem. He became a hero shortly after the Silhouette appeared. Most people were amazed by his suit. Mothman joined the Minutemen. In the 1950s, he was one of the target of House of Un-American Activities Committee due to having left-wing friends. As such, his  life became difficult until (after a long battle) he regained the clearance to be a superhero. The death of his teammate Dollar Bill led him to become an alcoholic. He eventually had a nervous breakdown and was locked in an asylum. However, he was allowed out temporally for a Minutemen reunion.
Abilities
Like most of the Watchmen superheroes, he has no powers. He trained in combat to help him fight crime. He was also a genius inventor. His suit allows him to glide in the air.
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Watchmen_characters#Minutemen
http://watchmen.wikia.com/wiki/Byron_Lewis#cite_note-0
http://www.comicvine.com/mothman/4005-29808/

The Amazing Three

Clockwise: Oakman (top),
Tanya, Blue Wizard (bottom)

No. These guys aren't supposed to be stand-ins for the Fantastic Four.
History
The Amazing Three were three teenagers. By saying "Rings of Zorr", they became superheroes. My source could not find an explanation on how they gained this power. Their archenemy was the alien wannabe-conqueror Volger. Like Leopardman, they appeared in Zenith Phase 3. Tanya was decapitated by the Lliogor. Blue Wizard made monuments to the fallen heroes (which also included sister).
Members

• Blue Wizard / Craig Travers- He was Tanya's brother. He used a magic cane in his superhero form. This gave him various powers such as creating TV out of thin air, turning Oakman into a butterfly, checking for a heat among others. He can survive in space and fly without aid. Despite the latter, he rode on a shield. He may or may not be super strong.
• Tanya / Sue Travers- She was the sister of Blue Wizard. She could fire lasers, fly and once displayed super speed. In Zenith, she had super strength and durability. She was killed by the Lliogor, who decapitated her.
• Oakman / Sam Pacey- In his superhuman form, he is a tree-like humanoid. He has super strength and bullet-proof skin. He has the un-tree-like ability to fly.

References:
http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/a/amazing3.htm
http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/b/bluewiz.htm

Antichrist

The Antichrist's True Form

"Simply put, this trope is what happens when The Parody is created by people who didn't research what they were parodying. ... Therefore, the "parody" will only bear a superficial resemblance to what is supposedly being parodied." - TvTrope "Shallow Parody"

History
The Antichrist was given a scar by Tom Riddle (possessed by Oliver Haggo). He was raised by his rude aunt and uncle. However, "Antichrist" was taken to be trained in magic at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He had various adventure usually having him fight the villainous wizard Voldemort. He developed a friendly, happy and outgoing personality. He wanted to be an Auror (a dark art-fighting law enforcement officer) when he graduated. However, he discovered several things: Oliver Haddo (possessing Tom Riddle / Voldemort) was the ruler of the wizard society, manipulated the events of the Antichrist's childhood (via Hogwarts) to become the Antichrist and the scar is the "the mark of the Beast". Driven mad by this knowledge, the Antichrist went on a school-shooting-like rampage. He moved into Sirius Black's house (for some reason taking Haddo, who was reduced to a head, along with him). He took anti-psychotic meds and attempted to avert his destiny by never leaving his house. Despite doing nothing for 10 years, Prospero had sent Allan, the now-female Orlando and Mina to kill the Antichrist. During the battle, Antichrist killed Allan via a lightning blast. Orlando sent a signal to Prospero, who contacted God. A personification of God, Mary Poppins, killed Antichrist by turning him into a chalk drawing and then summoned a storm thus washing him away.
Relation to Harry Potter
The Antichrist is supposed to be the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen version of Harry Potter. However as I implied with the quote, the Antichrist is a very shallow parody of Harry Potter. Villains Wiki noted these errors:

• The comic claims Harry went to Hogwarts many years after "defeating" Voldemort. In the novels, Harry defeated Lord Voldemort on his last year at the school.
• The comic Professor Horace Slughorn insults Harry. However, Slughorn and Harry were on good terms with each other. 
• The comic book Voldemort was a Hogwarts teacher. In the novels, he attempted to get a teaching job, but was refused a position by Dumbledore.
• The comic book Harry has locked himself in his house in 2009. However, the novel Harry is married Ginny and has several kids in 2009.
• The comic book Voldemort is the 2009 Hogwarts headmaster. In the novel, Professor Mcgonagall had that job.
• The Antichrist was able to fire lightning bolts without a wand. In the novel, he would need a wand.

The actual concept of Antichrist is protrayed incorrectly. Among the incorrect references are:

• The "mark of the Beast" described as being the number "666" on the right of someone's forehead. In the comics, it is a scar.
• The Antichrist is suppose to be a flase prophet. In the comic, he is protrayed as the person charged with starting the apocalypse.

References:
http://lxg.wikia.com/wiki/Antichrist
http://villains.wikia.com/wiki/Antichrist_(League_of_Extraordinary_Gentlemen)
http://christianity.about.com/od/endtimestopicalstudy/a/Mark-Of-The-Beast.htm
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheAntichrist

Batman (Earth-43)

The ears are so huge in this version.

What would Batman be like as a vampire? We have the alternate reality Earth-43 version of Batman to answer that!
Batman and Dracula: Red Rain
Batman discovered Dracula was alive and in Gotham. He had the vampire Tanya remove some of his blood thus making him a vampire, but allowed him to retain his humanity. Batman tricked Dracula's minions to attack the Batcave. When Bats destroyed the roof, the vampires were exposed to sunlight thus killing them. However, this was a Pyrrhic victory since Dracula drained the rest of Batman's blood. This turn Batman to a true vampire. Batman assured Alfred that, while Bruce Wayne is dead, Batman will continue to live on endlessly.
Bloodstorm
The Joker had taken control of the rest of Dracula's minions, who had become near-mindless monsters obsessed getting with their next meal. Batman, a werecat Catwoman, Alfred, Commissioner Gordon and several vampire hunting members of the Gotham PD teamed up to fight the vampires. During the climactic battle with the vampires, Catwoman was killed. Batman (enraged) drained the Joker's blood. Horrified by this deed, he stakes the Joker (to make sure he can't become a vampire) and himself (with the help of Gordon and Alfred).
Crimson Mist
It turns out Alfred and Gordon didn't cut off Batman's head. As such when Gordon removes the stake from his chest, Batman is restored. Why the Joker doesn't come back isn't explained. Driving mad by a longing for blood and his body decaying, he killed his old enemies including the Scarecrow, Amygdala, Black Mask, Riddle, Poison Ivy and so on. Eventually, Killer Croc and Two-Face were the only remaining villains. They team up with Alfred Pennyworth and Commissioner Gordon to kill Batman. After finding Bats hiding in the ruins of Wayne Manor, Alfred decided to set up bombs that will force Batman into the sunlight. During the fight, the villains are killed. Alfred allowed Batman to kill him so Batman can have the strength to save Gordon. Batman convinced Gordon to trigger the trap. After Gordon did so, Batman walked into the sunlight thus finally finding peace.
Powers and Abilities
Batman had vampire powers. This includes super strength, immortality (unless killed by one of his weaknesses), flight and the ability to turn into mist. Stabbing him with a stake simply comatose him as oppose to kill him. However, he has the vampire weaknesses: holy water, crosses, garlic and sunlight. When he sustained by blood, he is immune to all the weaknesses except for sunlight. While they have been dulled, he retained the skills he had as Batman.
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_&_Dracula:_Red_Rain
http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Bruce_Wayne_(Earth-43)
http://batman.wikia.com/wiki/Bat-Man_(Earth-43)

Captain Miracle

Why does he have an arrow pointing up?

I've have mentioned how using stand-ins for other characters can be a good thing. However, it can also be used badly. This is because there is difference between homage and rip-off. Captain Miracle falls into the latter.
Biography
Johnny Dee was an editorial assistant working at the Daily Clarion. He gained his powers from a "magic formula" of Eastern origin. He became a superhero for unknown reasons. Eventually, Captain Miracle teamed up with Tod Allen / Miracle Kid (who had similar powers). Captain Miracle later turned up in Zenith Phase Three and was under the control of Lliogor.
Powers
Johnny Dee could transform into the superhero Captain Miracle. He did so when he says "El Karim" (similar to Marvelman's "Kimota"). Captain Miracle has super strength, invulnerability and flight.

Relation to Marvelman

Captain Miracle was created by Marvelman creator Mike Anglo. Captain Miracle's adventures were actually slightly altered and re-lettered Marvelman comics. As such, Captain Miracle is based on Marvelman and Miracle Jnr. is based on Young Marvelman.

References:
http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/c/capmir.htm
http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/m/mirckid.htm

Atom Wizard

The Atom Wizards are two public domain superheroes. Both of the superheroes were published by Victory Magazine / Victory Magazine Corp.
Drew Lane

Atomic Wizard I

Drew Lane was the son of the scientist Professor Winthrop Lane, who discovered an unstable element that even a electric jolt would cause it to go into nuclear fission. Devens, his dad's assistant, sold his father's secret. Winthrop used to element to kill himself and the criminals. When Drew discovered a Nazi was planning to take his father's secrets, Drew became the superhero Atomic Wizard to protect it.
Mr. Mars

Our unimpressive-looking hero

Mr. Mars (given name unknown) was non-costumed hero. He had the nickname "Atom Wizard" since he used his knowledge of atomic energy to fight people that abuse science for amoral reasons. Given the fact this character has limited story potential, it's not surprising he made one appearance. In his only appearance, he fought Marcia Maxwell, who used human brain-powered robots.
References:
http://pdsh.wikia.com/wiki/Atom_Wizard_(I)
http://pdsh.wikia.com/wiki/Atom_Wizard_(II)