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Writeups.org is an encyclopaedia of characters in genre fiction — super-hero comic books, video games, action movies, etc. It offers illustrated, researched profiles. These also include technical data for role-players. If you need a robust understanding of a character’s abilities, personality, history, etc. this is *the* place to be.
A giant alien mummy. I mean, what else ?
1960 proto-Marvel giant monster, who later returned to the Marvel Universe.
Tiny character profile for a heroine glimpsed in Marc Guggenheim’s Halcyon mini-series, published by Image.
From Marc Guggenheim’s Halcyon comics, published by Image. Speedster.
A tough-as-nails sarge of the Genoshan Magistrates, who once beat Wolverine up for a bit. High-tech elite soldier.
A Nightwing supporting character from the early 2000s. Police sergeant and later captain from Blüdhaven.
An occasional Wolverine ally and lover.
Competent Federal brick agent, who later became a freelance special agent and bodyguard working for Seraph.
The very first version of Ultra-Boy of the Legion of Super-Heroes, which was soon retconned away.
In this take he had a triad of vision powers, more powerful than Superboy’s !
The iconic Slayer as she appeared during the first 3 seasons of the show. A very important character in the geeky world (and beyond) of the 1990s and 2000s (and beyond).
This is a lovingly detailed profile for the Silver Age take — the 1960s, give or take — of this early Legion of Super-Heroes character.
The tough-as-nails Gaul gladiator and ally of Spartacus.
This covers Manu Bennett’s character in Spartacus during the first 2 seasons.
Joey, do you like movies about gladiators ?
One of the four super-villainesses that returned in the 2009 Darna series. Blood and powers vampire.
Obscure character with odd mind-swapping powers. Apparently a criminal mercenary.
The Mexican mariachi and vigilante in the “‘Mexico Trilogy” (El Mariachi, Desperado, Once Upon A Time in Mexico) played by Carlos Gallardo then Antonio Banderas.
Prime example of a 1990s high-octane movie gunfighter.
The lesser cyclopses of Greek Myth, and their appearances in early Marvel Comics (late 1950s, 1960s).
An obscure Nightwing foe seen once in 2000. Wrapped in clingy, super-thin fabric that’s surprisingly effective for offence and mobility.
Light power armour with freezing attacks, and an odd backstory in 1980s Batman and the Outsiders.
Agent X is a Deadpool character with similar powers and skills, and comparable humour.
An ultra-violent guns-toting vigilante with a *lot* of momentum and hatred. And guns. Twice clashed with Nightwing.
A traditional if D-list Spider-Man villain. He’s got more range than most people think.
A minor but vicious Spider-Man enemy during the 1970s, with poisoned boot spikes.
A villainous jester type, with gadgets. He’s surprisingly dangerous.
A foe of Spider-Girl (May “Mayday” Parker) (MC2). Street-level loon with endless trick projectiles.
Class 20 strength and good fighting technique.
An occasional ally of Deadpool and Agent X. Minor mutant strength and durability, Texas cowgirl theme.
The Big Bad of the early years of the Fables comics.
From the Fables comics, where Mr. Willingham demonstrates his deep understanding of polsci.
Part 1 of our profile for the 2013 reboot version of Lara Croft, Tomb Raider. She may be young and inexperienced, but damn is she competent.
A villainous martial artist enhanced by a force field. One-time Spider-Girl enemy.
The brainwashed mad dog thugs who fight Lara Croft in the 2013 reboot of the Tomb Raider video game series.