Tag Archives: antiheroes

When Heroes Have Violent and ‘Evil’ Powers

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

The character on the right is called the Jack the Ripper.  For some reason, anime keeps using the moniker.  Usually for bad guys, but this time it’s for a good guy.  Name aside, I found something odd about him when … Continue reading →

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The Bully Hero: Saving Your Life and Calling You Names

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

It would be nice if all heroes acted politely, loving, and . . . well . . . ideally heroic even in fiction.  Honestly, I think this is what people expect more so today than when I was growing up.  … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Monstrous Heroes

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve talked about how difficult it is to have a monstrous hero without going too far to one side.  With any luck, I’ve struck the right balance in War of Nytefall, but only time will tell there.  So, what are some … Continue reading →

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The Monstrous Hero

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

This might be a rehash of Monday, but I’m still wondering about having a monster as a protagonist.  I’m going to be more positive about this though because there are unique approaches to such an antihero.  In fact, there are … Continue reading →

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