Graphic novel characters (was Music preferences)

[davewitley]

Jack wrote:

> Well, well, well.  Once again, we've gotten completely off-topic.

Well, that is what this list is for, after all.  As long as you don't 
discuss an actual *topic*, it's OK what you say.
  
> Actually, if you think about it, several characters could be the 
> equivalent of comic characters.  Some examples:
> 
> Harry: Could be like Tempest.  Black hair, just beginning to learn 
> the full extent of his abilities, the scar.

I think we have discussed this here before, but IMO Spiderman is 
currently capitalising on his Potteresque characteristics: bullied, 
overlooked, but with special powers; powers which bring 
responsibility and pain as well as the obvious benefits.  Not to 
mention the glasses which are every superhero's birthright.

Of course Spidey had all this and was popular because of it long 
before that train ride to Manchester - but he has had a makeover with 
floppier hair relatively recently.

Another analogue for Harry would be Rogue, what with his parseltongue 
and all.

Wizards generally are the Potterverse's X-men, down to the academy 
and the persecution, though Dumbledore's hair loss is off-schedule.

David, who wouldn't have heard of Stan Lee if not for his nine-year 
old son, or Harry Potter if not for his 13 year old one, or the post-
Webern school if not for HPFGU.