Best of 2011: Top 10 Heroes—Super, Real or Otherwise

This year brought out some heroes that we least expected to save the day, and we have the very best of the best in our top 10 roundup

They battled. They inspired. They just plain did good.

Here's a look back at the year's finest—the men, women and the Jack Russell terrier who rose to the occasion, no matter the occasion.

Whether they were super, magical or just plain human, we salute entertainment's Top 10 heroes of the year, all part of our Best of 2011 celebration.

GET THE LIST: Top 10 Heroes of 2011