History BunnyEarsLawyer / ComicBooks

** Peter Parker is probably similar, and likely wouldn't have a job at the Bugle at all were it not for his ability to nab so many photos of Spider-Man. Though for a lot of his career, Peter was freelance.

* The Bunny Ears ''Sheepdog'' of ''ComicStrip/FootrotFlats'', [[EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep "The Dog"]], is a [[TheVoiceless Voiceless]] IntellectualAnimal whose exploits are legendary, but is generally capable at bringing in the sheep and cattle.

* ''ComicBook/BlueBeetle'': Ted Kord is an immature nerd who never stops telling stupid jokes, dresses like a kid's show host, has a disorganized lab and a congenital heart defect. He's also a technological genius, expert fighter and detective who uncovered a conspiracy even Batman missed and [[spoiler:died trying to stop it.]]

** Hilariously, unlike the description given above, he actually ''is'' AxCrazy...which makes him a whole lot of fun.

* In ''ComicBook/PaperinikNewAdventures'' there is an actual lawyer, Eugene Photomas, that constantly forgets dates, places, and names (even [[UpToEleven his own]], at one point). However when he is in a courtroom his competence switch is flipped, to the point to be considered one of the best lawyers of XXIII century.

* ''ComicBook/OrangeCrows'': Although the Special Witch and Warlock Squad, or S.W.S., is fully staffed by quirky, loose-cannon teens and early-20-somethings, Bianka is the only real Cloudcuckoolander of the bunch. She's a bratty teen who's declared herself the "Queen of Cats," and has plans to build a 1,000 lb "teapot tank" to rain porcelain destruction down on her enemies. That being said, she's a talented Witch with impressive reserves of mana (as pointed out by her supervisor Natalie), naturally gifted at high level magic (like making [[TalkingAnimals animals talk]]), an accomplished athlete, and capable of casting powerful offensive spells when in combat.

** He also strays into CrazyAwesome sometimes; for example, when he fights with absolutely no semblance of sense, not even deciding what an attack is going to be until it connects, to beat the Taskmaster.

* James from ''ComicBook/BowlingKing'' is a former champion bowler with incredibly formidable skills. Not that his protege Shautieh could tell after spending an entire morning of shopping with him; all James seems to care about is his wife, and he rarely focuses on what he's actually supposed to be doing... but he still manages to see patterns and method to Shautieh's approach that even he wasn't aware of before.

* ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'':
** Peter Parker is probably similar, and likely wouldn't have a job at the Bugle at all were it not for his ability to nab so many photos of Spider-Man. Though for a lot of his career, Peter was freelance.
** Even Spidey himself is a Bunny Ears Lawyer amongst the superheroes. He's known as being goofy and weird on top of being a ''huge'' [[MotorMouth smart]] [[IShallTauntYou ass]] but most heroes consider him a brave, versatile and valuable asset amongst the numerous street levelers. Being the main hero of the New York Streets helps. Also he's a lot smarter than he looks and possibly the most teamed up hero in the Marvel Universe of his power level.
** Before he became Electro, Max Dillon was so greedy he wouldn't do anything unless he was paid. He only saved the life of a coworker after being offered a large bonus. He was only tolerated because he was the best pole man in New York.
* ComicBook/SheHulk is sometimes a literal example (literally a lawyer, not literally Bunny-Eared). She's also green, incredibly muscular and sometimes a superhero on the side. (And often works for a Bunny-Eared ''Law Firm''.)
* ComicBook/{{Deadpool}} could very easily fit into this category as, despite his blatant insanity, tendency to annoy others and, occasionally, sheer stupidity he is frequently hired as he's just too good at his job.
** Hilariously, unlike the description given above, he actually ''is'' AxCrazy...which makes him a whole lot of fun.
** He also strays into CrazyAwesome sometimes; for example, when he fights with absolutely no semblance of sense, not even deciding what an attack is going to be until it connects, to beat the Taskmaster.
** However, Taskmaster himself called Deadpool out for this, telling him that one of the reasons he's not taken seriously and doesn't make nearly as much money as he could is because he's so crazy that it's even ''more'' crazy for people to think they can rely on him. Hell, in some of his earliest incarnations, he would change sides in the middle of a fight if he was offered more money. If you have a hopeless suicide mission, call Deadpool. If you need subtlety and discretion, stay light-years away from him. Also, since Deadpool has developed a conscience and tries to do the right thing, there's no guarantee that he won't turn on someone who just paid him if he thinks the situation warrants it.
* Raptor in ''Franchise/GIJoe'' comics. Cobra's ''accountant'', he's a [[MadScientist Mad FALCONER]] who dresses like a bird at all times and is regarded as a complete nutjob even by other Cobra operatives and Cobra Commander himself. On the other hand... he's an okay accountant and nobody else would work for Cobra.
* ''ComicBook/{{Transmetropolitan}}'''s Spider Jerusalem is a drug addict, a sociopath, a pervert, a world class cynic who despises his own audience...and a damn fine journalist.
* The Bunny Ears ''Sheepdog'' of ''ComicStrip/FootrotFlats'', [[EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep "The Dog"]], is a [[TheVoiceless Voiceless]] IntellectualAnimal whose exploits are legendary, but is generally capable at bringing in the sheep and cattle.
* ''ComicBook/BlueBeetle'': Ted Kord is an immature nerd who never stops telling stupid jokes, dresses like a kid's show host, has a disorganized lab and a congenital heart defect. He's also a technological genius, expert fighter and detective who uncovered a conspiracy even Batman missed and [[spoiler:died trying to stop it.]]
* ''[[ComicBook/DarkReign Dark Reign: Made Men]]'' is a one-shot made up entirely of stories about ComicBook/NormanOsborn and HAMMER making deals with guys like this. Bringing them back to life, getting them out of prison, that sort of thing. Spymaster is a peerless industrial spy and thief... and a con artist who is practically afraid of truth. Attuma is a fearsome and powerful warrior... and a rage case who doesn't understand anything but conflict. The Gamma Corps are an elite fighting squadron of Gamma-enhanced soldiers... and extremely misguided crusaders with a warped sense of justice.

* Most of the [[Comicbook/GreenLantern Green Lanterns]] from Earth fall under this trope. Hal Jordan despite being impulsive and having a habit of being reckless is an AcePilot and can even [[BeyondTheImpossible override his ring's programming]]. Guy Gardner is [[SmugSuper arrogant]], [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold a jerk]], and [[CoolPeopleRebelAgainstAuthority known for arguing with his bosses]], yet he is on the Green Lantern Honor Guard. John Stewart has some pretty heavy [[TheLostLenore emotional baggage]], that doesn't stop him from being [[ColdSniper a crackshot]] and [[TheStoic taking ring slinging very seriously]]. Kyle Rayner may have led to the naming of StuffedIntoTheFridge and his [[DisposableWoman other relationships haven't fared much better]] but he's also considered the most creative of Earth's four Lanterns, and is [[TheChosenOne the guy who was chosen out of every being in the universe to be its protector.]]

* UsefulNotes/JuliusCaesar in ''ComicBook/{{Asterix}}'' is irritatingly [[ThirdPersonPerson pretentious]], has various odd traits and is weirdly fixated on conquering a tiny piece of valueless territory belonging to a bunch of losers and madmen, who he is nonetheless FriendlyEnemies with. He's also one of the greatest military leaders ever to live and by far the cleverest, noblest Roman we're ever introduced to. Cleopatra was also like this - an excellent queen but also a materialistic spoiled brat who eats disgusting food - but she [[SilkHidingSteel mellows out as the series progresses]].
* In ''ComicBook/PaperinikNewAdventures'' there is an actual lawyer, Eugene Photomas, that constantly forgets dates, places, and names (even [[UpToEleven his own]], at one point). However when he is in a courtroom his competence switch is flipped, to the point to be considered one of the best lawyers of XXIII century.
* Jughead Jones of ''ComicBook/ArchieComics'' fame is sometimes portrayed as this, though it [[DependingOnTheWriter Depends On The Writer]]. One issue even had Mr. Weatherbee and Ms. Grundy ''furious'' at the revelation that Jughead was getting straight-As despite being such an oddball and slacker, and utterly refused to believe it was due to anything other than cheating until he aced a pop quiz.
--> '''Mr. Weatherbee''' Let's just face facts. His mind is a steel trap. Whatever he hears he never forgets; he just files it away until it's needed. He's a sloppy, unkempt, irritating genius.
** He even intentionally got himself sent to detention so he'd have a ''quiet place to study'', it never occurred to him to just ''ask'' if he could stay after class.

** The Scavengers are even worse, but they do have some skills - particularly Spinister, who is a medical genius, and also an utter lunatic who classifies random objects as "goodies" or "baddies" depending on the noise they make when he hits them.
--->'''Krok:''' Spinister's a surgeon - an exceptional one. Don't be fooled by his behaviour, his attention span, or his inability to differentiate between day and night.

* Jughead Jones of ''Franchise/ArchieComics'' fame is sometimes portrayed as this, though it [[DependingOnTheWriter Depends On The Writer]]. One issue even had Mr. Weatherbee and Ms. Grundy ''furious'' at the revelation that Jughead was getting straight-As despite being such an oddball and slacker, and utterly refused to believe it was due to anything other than cheating until he aced a pop quiz.

* ComicBook/SheHulk is sometimes a literal case. (And often works for a Bunny-Eared ''Law Firm''.)

** Even Spidey himself is a Bunny Ears Lawyer amongst the superheroes. He's known as being goofy and weird on top of being a Huge [[MotorMouth Smart Ass]] but most heroes consider him a brave, versatile and valuable asset amongst the numerous street levelers, being the Main Hero of New York Streets helps also he's a lot smarter and possibly the most teamed up hero in the Marvel U of his power level.

** However, Taskmaster himself called Deadpool out for this, telling him that one of the reasons he's not taken seriously and ''doesn't make nearly as much money as he could'' is because he's so crazy that it's even ''more'' crazy for people to think they can rely on him. Hell, in some of his earliest incarnations, he would change sides in the middle of a fight if he was offered more money. If you have a hopeless suicide mission, call Deadpool. If you need subtlety and discretion, stay light-years away from him. Also, since Deadpool has developed a conscience and tries to do the right thing, there's no guarantee that he won't turn on someone who just paid him if he thinks the situation warrants it.

* ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye'' is set on a ship full of people who are, for one reason or another, utterly dysfunctional, but enough of them are good at their jobs that they can get away with only ''moderate'' uselessness. Brainstorm is a MadScientist [[spoiler:and double agent]] but a genius who can build basically anything no matter how impossible; Whirl and Cyclonus are {{Jerkass}}es most of the time, but are both talented warriors even though they spend most of the first season despising each other; Ultra Magnus is so inflexible about the rules he has been known to consider people suspicious for wearing their badges at an angle, but backs this up with incredible strength and military skill; Chromedome is a DeathSeeker and a brilliant mnemosurgeon. Even the command staff get in on this: Rodimus is a hotheaded GloryHound who has been known to pretend to be ''dead'' to avoid difficult questions, but he's also the only one actively pursuing the Knights of Cybertron and is a skilled leader and warrior [[BrilliantButLazy when he can be bothered]], [[spoiler:and [[HeelFaceTurn Megatron]] is ''freaking Megatron'']].

* Famed reporter Clark Kent, aka ComicBook/{{Superman}}, has a horrible attendance problem. Tolerated, because he brings in the good stories anyway, and one of the reasons Clark chose 'reporter' as a job in the first place was flexible hours. It doesn't hurt that Clark happens to be the fastest typist on staff.

* Peter Parker is probably similar, and likely wouldn't have a job at the Bugle at all were it not for his ability to nab so many photos of ''ComicBook/SpiderMan''. Though for a lot of his career, Peter was freelance.

* Raptor in ''ComicBook/GIJoe'' comics. Cobra's ''accountant'', he's a [[MadScientist Mad FALCONER]] who dresses like a bird at all times and is regarded as a complete nutjob even by other Cobra operatives and Cobra Commander himself. On the other hand... he's an okay accountant and nobody else would work for Cobra.

* Creator/GaiusJuliusCaesar in ''ComicBook/{{Asterix}}'' is irritatingly [[ThirdPersonPerson pretentious]], has various odd traits and is weirdly fixated on conquering a tiny piece of valueless territory belonging to a bunch of losers and madmen, who he is nonetheless FriendlyEnemies with. He's also one of the greatest military leaders ever to live and by far the cleverest, noblest Roman we're ever introduced to. Cleopatra was also like this - an excellent queen but also a materialistic spoiled brat who eats disgusting food - but she [[SilkHidingSteel mellows out as the series progresses]].