What's your favorite heroic features?

***Cosmonautical*** · 09-21-2008, 07:19 AM

Or more aptly, who is your favorite "hero" and why? What characteristics or qualities do you find most admirable/attractive in them?

Please keep in mind that I have a few ideas for projects floating around and I want to make sure I can create lead characters that people can identify with - your input is invaluable.

Panfan · 09-21-2008, 10:53 AM

HES GOTTA BE STRONG AND HES GOTTA BE FAST AND HES GOTTA BE FRESH FROM THE FIGHT.

**Deku Trii** · 09-21-2008, 12:40 PM

He's gotta be bad, he's gotta be bold
He's gotta be wiser, he's gotta be hard
He's gotta be tough, he's gotta be stronger
He's gotta be cool, he's gotta be calm
He's gotta stay together

Vapor · 09-21-2008, 03:04 PM

It is V. Of V for Vendetta. I am amazed and impressed by his mixture of intellectualism and madness.

Luigiman7 · 09-21-2008, 04:04 PM

Muscles.

I mean, my favorite hero is Green Lantern, because his powers rock.

1-up Salesman · 09-21-2008, 08:37 PM

"I'm your worst nightmare, dirt bag. I'm Batman."

Kargath · 09-22-2008, 03:50 AM

Humanity.
Make them real, have an actual personality. Don't make them wish fulfilment devices.

Dizzy · 09-22-2008, 04:54 AM

Silver Surfer was pretty cool, but he didn't have much of a personality.

Dr. Furball · 09-22-2008, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kargath

Humanity.
Make them real, have an actual personality. Don't make them wish fulfilment devices.

Exactly. That's why Spider-Man's such a great character. He's always been plagued with problems in his life as Peter Parker (money, bullying, finding a job) and doesn't always win his battles when in costume.

I am nobody · 09-22-2008, 07:32 AM

Popsicle Man.

I'LL DEFEAT YOU WITH COLOR, EVIL FIEND!

heh · 09-22-2008, 11:16 AM

ghandi - a true hero.

(since your actually looking for input, i would second spider-man. most heroic superhero)

Bomby · 09-22-2008, 01:17 PM

Yuki from Lady Snowblood.

Because she never had a chance to lead a normal life.

Swordmaster Link · 09-22-2008, 09:18 PM

I always thought Ryu from the street fighter series was admirable in a way. It sounds so simple, but how many people can honestly say they've devoted most of their life to doing something they love and that inspires them. Plus, he does it merely for the sake of getting better...usually when people see or hear the word "hero" they think of what that person does for others (which is valid of course), but sometimes being yourself is the hardest thing to do.

But to actually answer the topic, humility and patience.

***Cosmonautical*** · 09-23-2008, 10:56 PM

Thanks for being especially descriptive, SML. Same to you, Furball.

It's definitely a good idea to consider humility and humanity. Especially reading the older Spiderman comics, and you can see that he is somewhat torn between wanting to use his abilities to help others and wanting to fulfill his desire for revenge against those who wrong him.

**Deku Trii** · 09-23-2008, 11:39 PM

Does Doctor Who count as a super hero?

More generally, I've always liked heroes who reveal to humanity their own potential for good.

Minukelsus · 09-24-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Horrible

Does Doctor Who count as a super hero?

I believe so, We Brits certainly consider him as one of our all time best super heroes!

This guy. Captain Britain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

heh · 09-25-2008, 05:15 PM

Its funny this topic appeared when it did, i have to write an essay about someone heroic and some of their heroic actions.

The person i choose was ghandi though, not a superhero, although spiderman really would have been my second choice.

E: ryu would have been a good choice too. if you set aside the fact that his story is hardly 2 pages long, let alone 50 notecards worth. but hes a cool dude tho

Swordmaster Link · 09-25-2008, 05:16 PM

Features. AI wanted features.

heh · 09-25-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swordmaster Link

Features. AI wanted features.

we have to explain why the actions are heroic of course. same thing. a better retort would be "AI wanted superhero-esque, not a spirtiual leader who promoted nonviolence." nonviolence isn't a very good feature for a superhero

**Galefore** · 09-25-2008, 05:47 PM

Since "Hero" to me means "Main Character", or even personal hero, my hero is Gregory House for being completely maverick and doing his job better than anyone else, regardless of doubters.

But since this is about Superheroes, and their features, I find that I personally enjoy, as Karg said, humanity in a hero, and flaws that one can relate to. Nobody is perfect, and to make a character perfect is to run away from reality in ever way.

09-21-2008, 07:19 AM	#1
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	What's your favorite heroic features? Or more aptly, who is your favorite "hero" and why? What characteristics or qualities do you find most admirable/attractive in them? Please keep in mind that I have a few ideas for projects floating around and I want to make sure I can create lead characters that people can identify with - your input is invaluable.

09-21-2008, 03:04 PM	#4
Vapor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WHERE IT'S AT Gender: Posts: 5,211 Thanks: 314 Thanked 413 Times in 249 Posts	This dude is actually one of my main role models. It is V. Of V for Vendetta. I am amazed and impressed by his mixture of intellectualism and madness.

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09-21-2008, 10:53 AM	#2
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,247 Times in 1,337 Posts Blog Entries: 15	HES GOTTA BE STRONG AND HES GOTTA BE FAST AND HES GOTTA BE FRESH FROM THE FIGHT.

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Deku Trii PP&R Mod Current Events Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texas Gender: Posts: 9,031 Thanks: 521 Thanked 1,099 Times in 583 Posts	He's gotta be bad, he's gotta be bold He's gotta be wiser, he's gotta be hard He's gotta be tough, he's gotta be stronger He's gotta be cool, he's gotta be calm He's gotta stay together

09-21-2008, 08:37 PM	#6
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09-22-2008, 03:50 AM	#7
Kargath et in Arcadia ego Join Date: Jul 2001 Gender: Posts: 8,334 Thanks: 1,226 Thanked 780 Times in 488 Posts	Humanity. Make them real, have an actual personality. Don't make them wish fulfilment devices.

09-22-2008, 04:54 AM	#8
Dizzy Podiaphobe Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 19,359 Thanks: 1,764 Thanked 1,161 Times in 804 Posts Blog Entries: 116	Silver Surfer was pretty cool, but he didn't have much of a personality.

09-22-2008, 07:32 AM	#10
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	Popsicle Man. I'LL DEFEAT YOU WITH COLOR, EVIL FIEND!

09-22-2008, 11:16 AM	#11
heh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: lo-ca-tion; Noun- 1. a place or situation occupied: That house is in a fine location Gender: Posts: 9,849 Thanks: 710 Thanked 955 Times in 628 Posts	ghandi - a true hero. (since your actually looking for input, i would second spider-man. most heroic superhero)

09-22-2008, 01:17 PM	#12
Bomby You just freaking blew Joe Biden's mind! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: WHAT?house Gender: Posts: 19,491 Thanks: 513 Thanked 1,449 Times in 849 Posts Blog Entries: 5	Yuki from Lady Snowblood. Because she never had a chance to lead a normal life.

09-22-2008, 09:18 PM	#13
Swordmaster Link Super Bodyguard & King of the Arcade Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Wherever you want me to be Gender: Posts: 32,132 Thanks: 253 Thanked 951 Times in 640 Posts Blog Entries: 2	I always thought Ryu from the street fighter series was admirable in a way. It sounds so simple, but how many people can honestly say they've devoted most of their life to doing something they love and that inspires them. Plus, he does it merely for the sake of getting better...usually when people see or hear the word "hero" they think of what that person does for others (which is valid of course), but sometimes being yourself is the hardest thing to do. But to actually answer the topic, humility and patience.

09-23-2008, 10:56 PM	#14
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	Thanks for being especially descriptive, SML. Same to you, Furball. It's definitely a good idea to consider humility and humanity. Especially reading the older Spiderman comics, and you can see that he is somewhat torn between wanting to use his abilities to help others and wanting to fulfill his desire for revenge against those who wrong him.

09-23-2008, 11:39 PM	#15
Deku Trii PP&R Mod Current Events Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texas Gender: Posts: 9,031 Thanks: 521 Thanked 1,099 Times in 583 Posts	Does Doctor Who count as a super hero? More generally, I've always liked heroes who reveal to humanity their own potential for good.

09-25-2008, 05:15 PM	#17
heh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: lo-ca-tion; Noun- 1. a place or situation occupied: That house is in a fine location Gender: Posts: 9,849 Thanks: 710 Thanked 955 Times in 628 Posts	Its funny this topic appeared when it did, i have to write an essay about someone heroic and some of their heroic actions. The person i choose was ghandi though, not a superhero, although spiderman really would have been my second choice. E: ryu would have been a good choice too. if you set aside the fact that his story is hardly 2 pages long, let alone 50 notecards worth. but hes a cool dude tho

09-25-2008, 05:16 PM	#18
Swordmaster Link Super Bodyguard & King of the Arcade Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Wherever you want me to be Gender: Posts: 32,132 Thanks: 253 Thanked 951 Times in 640 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Features. AI wanted features.

09-25-2008, 05:47 PM	#20
Galefore EXPLOSION GOD OF MUSIC Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Some studio somewhere Gender: Posts: 8,275 Thanks: 1,361 Thanked 826 Times in 535 Posts Blog Entries: 5	Since "Hero" to me means "Main Character", or even personal hero, my hero is Gregory House for being completely maverick and doing his job better than anyone else, regardless of doubters. But since this is about Superheroes, and their features, I find that I personally enjoy, as Karg said, humanity in a hero, and flaws that one can relate to. Nobody is perfect, and to make a character perfect is to run away from reality in ever way.