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A-C | D-F | G-I | J-L | M-O | P-S | T-V | W-Z |
An alphabetical listing of heroes by type.
J[]
- Jerks: A hero who is mean or aloof to their friends and allies, but still stand for good.
K[]
- Karma Houdini: A lighter take of scapegoat, as they are heroes who gets barely acknowledged of their heroism, but can have a positive outcome at some point.
- Keeper of Secret Identity: A friend of the hero, who guards their secret identity.
- Kids: A hero who is 12 years old or younger.
- Knights: A warrior, who embodies the rank and heroism of the order of knights.
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- Last of Kind: A hero (or heroine) who is presumably the sole survivor of his (or her) particular species, clan, family, organization, ability wielders, etc.
- Lawful Good: A hero who uses law to protect and benefit others.
- Lawful Neutral: A hero who prefers to blindly follow law more than the morals of right and wrong.
- Leaders: A hero who have been placed in a role of supreme authority, but not really considered a monarch or an official.
- Legacy: A hero whose mantle has carried on under others.
- Legendary: A hero whose deeds of gallantry and valor are renowned and admired.
- Lethal: Heroes who are willing to kill their enemies.
- Liars: A hero usually lies to others and themselves, but can only lie when trying to mislead a villain by saving himself and/or herself from any type of danger.
- Localized Protection: Heroes who save a local area of civilization, be it a village, town, or city.
- Love Rivals: Heroes who compete with another person, be they another hero or even a villain, to win over someone.
- Loyal: Heroes who show loyalty to their companions or team.
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Squidward Tentacles is an iconic example of a Jerk.
Every version of Batman is a Keeper of Secret Identity.
Lucas, who is 12 years old, is a superheroic Kid from Mother 3.
Arthur (Ghosts 'n Goblins) is a valiant Knight.
Eon is a Last of Kind, as he is the only benevolent Portal Master in Skylands.
Jean-Luc Picard is a Lawful Good hero.
George Banks is a Lawful Neutral hero.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki is a good example of a Leader; as he leads the Demon Slayer Corps.
The Power Rangers are a classic examples of Legacy heroes.
Minato Namikaze is a Legendary hero.
Afro Samurai is a Lethal hero.
Oscar (Shark Tale) is a good example of a Liar. In his case, he lies about killing a shark, which makes him the famous Shark Slayer.
Many versions of the Ninja Turtles are a source of Localized Protection.
Popeye is a classic example of a Love Rival; constantly competing with Bluto for Olive Oyl's attention.
The Ice Climbers are a pair of Loyal heroes; this is due to having a blood bond, a long-standing custom practiced around the world that involves a distinct pair swearing loyalty to one another.