Tag Archives: evil

Right vs Wrong

Here we are at the final type of story and it’s one that can give an author a massive headache.  Not in the moment, but after the story is written, published, and absorbed by readers.  I’m talking about ‘Right vs … Continue reading

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at War of Nytefall: Eradication

Eradication is probably the hardest book to really go into details about.  It isn’t that it’s complicated or confusing.  The crazy plans of various villains in War of Nytefall are in every other volume.  This one is actually fairly straightforward.  So, we’ll … Continue reading

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Evil vs Misunderstood

As stated, there is a trend to turn evil villains into more sympathetic and misunderstood characters.  This has caused some people who like bad guys to come up with their own explanations for how they are misunderstood instead of being … Continue reading

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When Backstory Can Change a Villain’s Reputation

Both of these characters are villains from ‘One Piece’.  Specifically, the Dressrosa Arc, which probably means nothing to all of you.  Donquixote Doflamingo is the main villain who took over a kingdom, was a weapons dealer, had an illegal drug … Continue reading

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Is There a Trend of Revamping Villains?

Maybe it’s primarily a Disney thing, but I’ve noticed a lot of movies where classic villains are given origins.  This ends up making them sympathetic characters and explains why they’re bad.  It even goes so far as to say they … Continue reading

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Questions 3 and a Look Back at ‘Curse of the Dark Wind’

This book tends to get lost in the shuffle at times.  Curse of the Dark Wind didn’t introduce any new, long-standing characters.  Part of this might have been because this was when the game started crumbling.  So, I was struggling to move … Continue reading

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When Enemies Turn Into Allies

For those who don’t know the Dragon Ball franchise, I will explain.  Goku is the guy in the middle who has been the main hero since the beginning.  Piccolo (green guy on right) was the final villain of the original … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Blame Him or Thank Him

(Not sure what this poem was about.  God?  Religion?  I guess it could be that since people blame God for the evil and thank him for the good.  Not always the same groups with some choosing only one of those … Continue reading

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What is the Superhero Paradox?

I’ve actually thought of this issue a lot since my teenage years, but I never knew there was a term for it until now.  It may be nuanced, but the gist is: Superhero Paradox–  Superheroes try to make the world … Continue reading

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Questions 3: I’M EVIL!!!!

I was going to do a big post about this topic, but I realized that this could be one that differs from person to person.  So, it’s best for me to start with myself and then open up the floor.  … Continue reading

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