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=**Top 5 superheroes**= = =

=**1. Spider-man**=

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Spider-man probably tops my list because he has some awesome powers. He has superhuman strength, speed, and agility,plus the power to stick to walls. Who doesn't like a guy who can stick to walls? Spider-man also has his "spider-sense" which warns him when danger is coming.======

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I think it would be important to read about Spider-man because if you read closely, there are some pretty important messages. Messages like using power responsibly, believing in yourself, and doing the right thing can be found all over Spider-man comics.======

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** What makes Batman so cool is that he's one of the only superheroes without ****// any actual powers! //**** Batman relies on his training, intelligence, and high-tech gadgets instead of any superhuman ability. I also love Batman because of the way he works. Unlike some other heroes, Batman usually doesn't say a lot other than, “I'm Batman,” but he always manages to get the job done. ** ======

3**. Wolverine**

 * Wolverine is pretty awesome for several reasons. A healing factor, incredibly long lifespan, adamantium skeleton, and three ad **


 * amantium claws on each hand are Wolverine's remarkable powers. **
 * Wolverine is very important to the Marvel Universe. He's in a lot of comics and most of the time he has a pretty major role. Wolverine might not be the best role model, but he's pretty entertaining to read. **

4. Captain America
Don't get me wrong, Captain America is a great superhero. The reason he isn't higher on the list is that the concept is a little bit cliché. Superhuman strength, speed, and agility are all of Cap's powers. Cap promotes patriotism in pretty much every comic that he has ever been in.

[[image:greenlantern.jpg width="382" height="292" align="right"]]5. Green Lantern
Each Green Lantern is powered by a special ring that has power strong as the wearer's will. The ring has great control over the physical world. So why isn't the Green Lantern higher on the list? Because the ring has to be recharged occasionally. Green Lantern promotes believing in yourself and overcoming weaknesses.

=**Top 5 Villains**=

=**1. The Joker**= The Joker is a Batman Villain and he exists solely for the purpose of challenging Batman. The Joker has no superpowers (that we know about) but he still manages to cause more trouble than half the other supervillains. Joker is important because he gives Batman an opponent. Joker challenges Batman at every turn and creates very controversial scenarios ( A boat full of criminals or a boat full of citizens, anyone?) Joker is flat out crazy and he knows it.



**2. The Green Goblin**
Green Goblin is one of Spider-man's most persistent enemies. His powers are super strength and agility. The Green Goblin is one of my favorites because no matter how many times Spidey beats him or kills him, he always seems to bounce back stronger. The Green Goblin is essential to many Spider-man comics. Goblin gives Spider-man a incredibly good enemy because of the way he challenges Spider-man.

**[[image:magneto8.jpg width="255" height="268" align="left"]] 3. Magneto**
Magneto's powers include the ability to attract metal and control magnetic fields. At first, this seems like a really stupid power, but if you think about it, almost everything in the world has some metal in it. You would not stand a chance against this guy in a fight. Magneto is very important to the X-men series, not just because he's the main villain, but because he of his strong beliefs. Magneto believes that all humans should die and that mutants are the future. His belief is so powerful he is willing to do anything to accomplish his goal.



**4.Mystique**
Mystique is one of the various X-Men villains, and she is a shapeshifter. Her true appearance is a blue skinned redhead, which seems pretty awful at first, but if you could have any face you wanted, why would you care? Mystique has impersonated various X-Men, including Storm, Wolverine, and Iceman. Mystique is one of Magneto's on-again off-again followers. She hates humans for the torment she was put through when she was a child. She creates a lot of mystery in the X-Men world, just like her name suggests

[[image:DoctorDoom.jpg align="left"]] 5**. Doctor Doom**
Doctor Doom has a pretty cool backstory. Exposed to cosmic radiation, it caused him to mutate into a metallic villain. His main power is superstrength, and he creates strong opposition for the Fantastic four and other Marvel heroes

=__Character Archetypes__=





Hero:
-Main protagonist -Represents good -Often overcomes a psychological obstacle -Opposes shadow -Answers call to adventure

Shadow:
-Represents fear -Also represents evil -Main antagonist -Opposes hero -Believes that they are truly good



Mentor:
-Guides the hero -Helps the hero along their journey -Provides things the hero needs -Usually necessary in the hero completing the journey -Gives necessary advice to the hero



Threshold Guardian:


-First obstacle to the hero -Can be a character, object or event -Shows what the hero will become -Not the story's main antagonist -exposes weaknesses



Herald:
-Messenger -Brings news to the hero -Can be a character, object, or event -Brings vital information -Can be public or private

Sidekick/Henchman:[[image:Kenny.jpg width="151" height="200" align="right" caption="Kenny McCormick"]]
- A trusted helper -Has characteristics of other archetypes -Ally -Trickster or shapeshifter -Does the dirty work



Trickster:


-Provides comic relief -May or may not be aligned with the hero -represents force of cunning -pitted against more powerful forces -Mood equalizer



**Shapeshifter:**
-Has no allegiance -Adds dramatic tension -Switches sides a lot -Sincerity is questionable -Keeps hero off guard




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