Ok, so after quite some time of being a place holder, I've decided to fill this out.
I've always found it interesting to try to psychoanalyze a superhero. What makes them tick and what gives them their set of rules? When I was a kid, I often fantasized about being Spider-Man or being someone like Venom. Spider-Man being a Hero and Venom an Anti-Hero. Looking back, it kinda resembles what kind of "Hero" I'd be.
I watch these shows and movies depicting heroes being bound by a set of rules and having to follow codes and other assorted nonsense. See, if I had powers, that dog would NOT hunt Monsieur. For some reason, I think I'd be unable to actually follow said "rules". I have power, who exactly is going to stop me?
I could never be too goody goody. I'd prefer a little taste of rage in battle, some edgy existence, and there's NO way I'd say no to the advances of a woman. I'd be totally fine with beating the living hell out of any criminal, and maybe even taking a life in certain circumstances. If I had certain powers, I'd be all for using them for monetary gain or to meet my own ends.
Sometimes I often wonder if being a villain is the way to go for me. I lack certain core qualities of villains though. Namely psychopathy, lack of empathy, stone-heartedness and a penchant for violence. Maybe I could be the villain with a secret heart of gold?? Nah, nothing but a weakness in a villain's playfield.
I think that my innate sense of justice would probably keep me on the slightly more heroic path, saving the populace, stopping natural disasters, fending off villains, and the like. But, if I saved some woman from being assaulted in an alleyway, something tells me that guy isn't getting off without some powderized bones.
I guess my path also kind of depends on what kind of power I inherit. Anything more bestial or primal and I'd probably be more evil. Anything lighthearted would probably make me be a better hero. Maybe someday you'll see me swinging or flying around the city streets, or plotting the world's demise.
Would you still be my friend if I was a Villain?? Good question hmm?
