This is a thread for discussion of common comic book archetypes. Basically name an archetype, list some characters who would fall into the archetype and describe the characteristics of the archetype.
Description: Good moral character. Often given leadership roles. Very honorable. Can be a bit stiff and sometimes too serious. Often has conflict with the 'rebel' class.
Description: Often has dark and tragic history/background. Mistrust of others and has issues with authority figures. Often grumpy and rarely ever in cheerful mood. Does not get along with others easily.
One of the most classic archetypes of comics is quintessential identified in the character of "The Shadow." The mysterious, dark loner with a tortured past... everyone from Batman to Rorschach to the Question to Daredevil draws on that history in their origins and adventures.
Description: This character draws the line between hero and villain. While they often intend to do good (protect the innocent), they have no moral qualms that heroes usually face (such as killing). This class acts very ruthlessly and are effective in what they do.
Just to add to that these archetypes normally feel a need for acceptance so they can be part of a family, group unit, so for the cases you suggested, the X-men and the Bat family.
Many years ago I jokingly created a character called Basic-Man, because he had your basic superpowers (basically, superphysical abilities plus flight).
Needless to say, Basic-Man has really been with us since 1938.
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Last edited by Mindship on Nov 21st, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Description: Characters who've died or faced near death situations and were reborn with superpowers. They often pay a heavy price for their powers by making deal with evil. In the end, they fight the evil.
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