Geek Sidekicks

Ah, sidekicks. They're not intended to be the stars, not the heroes with the dramatic and compelling story lines. Many times they even serve just as casual comic relief. These sidekicks, though, bring such geeky charisma to their roles that the hero pales in comparison. Whether it's their enduring wit, quiet leadership, or breadth of nerd knowledge, here are the sidekicks that regularly outshine the star.