The Daring and the Dastardly!

Usually, I'm not a "Thursday" poster but this was one blog fest I just had to join. Hosted by Dani and Jackie, the goal is simple....just post your favorite Heroes and Villains and why you enjoy their heroic/villainous tendencies.

I'm going to have to rein myself in, here, because I could probably name dozens on each end of the spectrum. The ones that pop into mind, immediately are:

Heroes:

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes: (Consulting Detective)

Abilities: Keen, deductive mind. Almost photographic memory for soil, tobacco, and the workings of the criminal mind.

Why they're heroic: Willing to risk his life to bring criminals to justice, out of sense of duty as well as a cerebral challenge.

Captain America

Captain America: (Steve Rogers) World War II Super Hero

Abilities: Enhanced physical attributes via Super Soldier process. Superb hand to hand combatant. Excellent military strategist.

Why they're heroic: Willing to risk his life in defense of his country or to save a life.

Indiana Jones

Dr. Henry (Indiana) Jones, Jr. Freewheeling Professor of Archaeology.

Abilities: Historical scholar, expert on archaeology and occult practices. Also snaps a mean bullwhip.

Why they're heroic: Would risk life and limb in the pursuit of knowledge and to preserve rare antiquities.

Optimus Prime

Optimus Prime: (Leader of the Autobots)

Abilities: Possessor of the Matrix of Leadership that helps guide his decisions to lead. Can shape shift into an eighteen wheel truck as well as wield 'futuristic' energy weapons.

Why they're heroic: Would sacrifice himself for an innocent life...human or Autobot. Also willing to make tough decisions for a just cause.

Benton Fraser and Diefenbaker

Constable Benton Frasier (Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer)

Abilities: Deductive mind and an almost uncanny ability to communicate with his deaf wolf companion, Diefenbaker.

Why they're heroic: Come on, he's a Mountie!

Villains:

Hans Gruber

Hans Gruber:(Terrorist/Criminal Mastermind)

Abilities: Well versed in American Intelligence protocol, a quick thinker, highly organized.

Motivation(s): Greed

Doctor Doom

Victor Von Doom: Ruler of Latveria/Would be World Conqueror.

Abilities: Scientific genius rivaling such greats as Tony (Iron Man) Stark and Reed (Mr. Fantastic) Richards. Expert in the occult as well as other dimensions

Motivation(s): Rescue mother who is trapped in an alternate dimension, protect the people of Latveria and the world by ruling them all. Doom believes his rule is humanity's only hope.

Count Dracula

Vlad Tepes Dracula: Transylvanian Aristocrat

Abilities: Immortality, can change into a bat, wolf, rat or mist. Can hypnotize the 'weak willed'. Can only be killed by a steak to the heart or decapitation.

Motivation(s): He vants to suck your blood!

Professor Moriarty

Professor James Moriarty:Napoleon of Crime

Abilities: A shrewd, deductive mind rivaling that of Sherlock Holmes.

Motivation(s): Greed and power.

Darth Vader

Darth Vader: (Annakin Skywalker) Lord of the Sith

Abilities: Expert pilot and wielder of The Force.

Motivation(s): Serving the Emperor and conquest of the galaxy....then, redemption.




So, there you have it....my Heroes and Villains roster. How about you? Who are some of your favorites?

You can find the other participants below...

IWSG: June, 2013

It's the first Wednesday of the month and that means another installment of the Insecure Writer's Support Group.

Hosted by the Ninja Captain, himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, it's a forum for some of us aspiring writer types to air out what makes us, as said writers, insecure.

O.k, so, this month's entry is a tad bit 'tongue in cheek' and more than a bit outlandish. That said, though, it is something that I, sometimes, think about regarding my writing.

It's about success.

Yes, I know it's strange to be insecure about succeeding and this is going to sound more than a bit odd, but I always have this thought in the back of my mind about when I see myself "hitting it big".

I always get this picture of me coming up with this great story, selling it, making oodles of money, movie deals, etc.....and, then, my publisher (or whoever) wants me to travel in support of it. Not that making money is my motivation because we all know how that turns out...., but it would be nice, though.

Anyway, traveling would present a problem.

That problem being....I am deathly afraid of flying. I mean, I know it's a phobia, but I get nervous just going into an airport. I haven't been on a plane in over thirty years and have no desire to change that.

I mean, I know there are other methods of getting around...such as car, train, etc.....but, if asked to go overseas, I'd really be behind the proverbial eight ball.

Now, while this is an insecurity (to say the least), it's one I probably wouldn't mind having to get over. Maybe success could be a powerful motivator?

See? I told you it was silly.

Please check out the other good folks hopping around in the name of insecurity. You can find them all right here.

Oh, yeah, don't forget....tomorrow is the Heroes and Villians bloghop, hosted by Dani and Jackie. It looks to be a fun little hop and there's still time to sign up, so what are you waiting for??