Movies Gallery The 5 best superhero catchphrases From the Tick to Doctor Strange, our favorite comic book heroes are often armed with a memorable catchphrase. By EW Staff Updated on September 29, 2023 11:42AM EDT Close Super sayings Doctor Strange; The Hulk; The Tick; Billy Baston; Beast. DC Comics; Marvel; New England Comics 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 "Shazam!" —Billy Batson. DC Comics Things get marvelous when an ordinary teen utters the shnazzy word. 4. "Hulk smash!" —The Hulk "Hulk smash!" —The Hulk. Marvel His prepunch catchphrase is anything but flat. 3. "Oh, my stars and garters!" —Beast "Oh, my stars and garters!" —Beast. Marvel A sign of astonishment, for sure. 2. "By the hoary hosts of Hoggoth!" —Doctor Strange "By the hoary hosts of Hoggoth!" —Doctor Strange. Marvel This postgraduate shoutout can invoke magical beings. 1. "Spoooooon!" —The Tick "Spoooooon!" —The Tick. New England Comics He shouts this nonsensical battle cry before forking you up. BONUS: "Excelsior!" —Stan Lee "Excelsior!" —Stan Lee. Marvel The original sign-off for his monthly column.