My Definitions and Criteria
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The following is a list of definitions/criteria I've given myself so I don't need to explain myself in some areas. This list will get updated every once in a while and new words will be added.
Hero / Heroine
- A hero must be morally good at least for the best of society
- A hero must be a sentient being or have sentient origin
- A hero must have the qualities of courage, bravery, life and nobility
- A hero is not too wise as to overshadow other heroes
- A heroine is a female hero
Examples - Harry Potter, Samwise Gamgee, Sentry, Optimus Prime, Hawkeye, Ms Marvel, Storm, Shadowcat, Rogue
Exclusions - Alfred Pennyworth, Jimmy Olsen, Nick Fury, Yoda, Dumbledore, Ganthet, Aunt May, Jane Foster, Lois Lane, Mistress Love
Villain / Villainess
- A villain must be morally against normal civil society to some extent not necessarily evil
- A villain must be a sentient being or have sentient origin
- A villain must have been given a chance for choice initially not from evil origins
- A villainess is a female villain
Examples - Magneto, Terrax, Skurge, Joker, Darkseid, Tyrant, Megatron, Mr Bunrs, Giganta, Enchantress, Cheetah
Exclusions - Arishem, Stardust, Molecule Man, Man-Bat, Beyonder, Galactus, Senator Kelly, Destroyer Armour, Oblivion, Satan, Gamora, Mistress Death, Hela
Peak Human (realistically)
1. Strength of 0.5 tons max
2. Travel Speed (no faster than Usain Bolt)
3. Stamina to last no more than 0.5 hours
Examples - Michael Jordan
Exclusions - Colossus
Superhuman
- Strength of 2 tons or greater (knock down buildings)
- Combat Speed faster than a running racehorse
- Intelligence of IQ 250+ (if intellect is their main power)
- Durability to withstand gunshots at close range
- Stamina to last more than 3 hours
- Superpowers and other abilities
Examples - Omega Red, Deathstroke, Dr Doom, Iron Man, Green Lantern, Thing, Wonder Woman, Blade, Bane
Exclusions - Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Fist, Tony Stark, Victor von Doom, Nightwing, Moleman, Winter Soldier
Superhero
- A hero with superhuman attributes and abilities
Examples - Atom, Spiderman, Mr Fantastic, Aquaman, Luke Cage, Hercules, Goku, Beta Ray Bill
Exclusions - Loki, Zeus, Watcher, Ion, Living Tribunal, Eternity, Dr Manhattan, Juggernaut, Green Arrow
Supervillain
- A villain with superhuman attributes
Examples - T-1000, Kurse, Black Adam, Mr Sinister, Sauron, Krona, Thanos, Darth Vader, Abomination
Exclusions - Shuma Gorath, Dormammu, Mephisto, Surtur, Cyttorak, Anti-Monitor, Great Darkness, Lex Luthor, Parallax
Antihero / Anti-Heroine
- An anti-hero must be morally good at least for the best of society
- An anti-hero must be a sentient being or have sentient origin
- An anti-hero doesn't need to have the qualities as regular heroes (play by their own rules)
- An anti-hero is usually considered untrustworthy by their society)
Examples - Jonah Hex, Hulk, Punisher, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, Severus Snape, Sherlock Holmes, Hellboy
Exclusions - Deadpool, Huntress, Catwoman, Cad Bane, Boba Fett, Asajj Ventress, Red Hulk, Lobo, Red Hood
Superman Rip-Off / Superman Type
1. Must be male
2. Wears a cape, tights and spandex are optional
3. Possesses the powers of strength, speed, flight, invulnerability, stamina and at least one form of ranged attack
Examples - Hyperion, Blue Marvel, Thor, Ultraman, Icon, Martian Manhunter
Exclusions - Wonder Woman, Captain Atom, Doomsday, Scarlet Witch, Robin
Overrated
1. Very popular and liked not necessarily iconic
2. Not unliked or hated
3. Has a small fanbase compared to others
4. Highly overestimated by the majority
4. Wins many battles based on number of votes