Taking a cue from the US Supreme Court: I know a dark hero when I see one, clear definition or not. Seriously, a hero is dark based largely on the tone of the comic; I don't know how to put that into words.
Bear in mind that comics are actually unusual in that the majority of heroes refuse to kill. If just being willing to blow the head off a villian is enough, than, for example, bloody near every pulp fantasy character I'm familiar with is a "dark hero." James Bond must be one of the darkest heroes ever. But clearly, this is not the case. Because outside of comic books, being willing to kill is the norm, not the exception.
Originally posted by SnakeEyes
Phantasm, all you do is start trouble on these forums because all you care about is Batman. Maybe if you weren't so close-minded, more people would treat you better.
It's some people on these boards who cannot value other's opinions.So I just retort!That's all I'm guilty for! 🙂
People recognize your ignorance and comment on it, and then you "retort" and that starts trouble. On another thread you basically just insulted all of the characters that others liked, and you always defend Batman no matter what, even if you know you are wrong you will continue to do so. I cannot blame others for starting something with you when you act dumb, but when you are that way, do no bother to argue back, because you are most likely going to be wrong
Originally posted by Gregory
Seriously, a hero is dark based largely on the tone of the comic; I don't know how to put that into words.
Ever read the comic series in which Spider-Man gets buried alive by Kraven ? A great story, but very, very dark. So, by your definition, Spider-Man was back then a dark hero because the tone of the comic was very dark.
Spider-Man never has been a dark hero (thank God).
But thanks for the effort !!
Originally posted by SnakeEyes
People recognize your ignorance and comment on it, and then you "retort" and that starts trouble. On another thread you basically just insulted all of the characters that others liked, and you always defend Batman no matter what, even if you know you are wrong you will continue to do so. I cannot blame others for starting something with you when you act dumb, but when you are that way, do no bother to argue back, because you are most likely going to be wrong
What the hell?
I have adimitted several times and NEVER denied the fact that I am NOT into comics.except Batman. It's a whole thing all together when they start insulting my knowledge on comicbook characters!
It seems that again the problem here is me raising my OPINIONS!Note they are not FACTS! I could be wrong if they percieve so. I akcnowledge that.They just don't.
Originally posted by who?-kid
Hm, I understand what you're saying, and you do have a point, but it's not as simple as that.Ever read the comic series in which Spider-Man gets buried alive by Kraven ? A great story, but very, very dark. So, by your definition, Spider-Man was back then a dark hero because the tone of the comic was very dark.
Spider-Man never has been a dark hero (thank God).
But thanks for the effort !!
The tone of ONE comic does not define the character. Shit, the tone of 5 comics doesnt define a character. The current Marvel Knights Spiderman, where Aunt May was kidnapped, was VERY dark, but doesn't make Spiderman a typically dark character. The general tone of an entire series should be dark to consider the character dark, i.e. Batman, Spawn, all of Dark Horse Comics(it's a horror company), etc.
You make things way too complicated.