Top 10 Best Anti-Heroes in Fiction
The concept of an anti-hero is a relatively new one in literature, compared to traditional heroes and villains. The anti-hero is a flawed protagonist, someone who may not necessarily have all the traits we associate with a hero. They may lack morality, or have a dark past, but they still manage to capture our attention and our hearts. Many of the best stories of the last century have centered around anti-heroes, from classic literature to comic books, movies, and television.The term "anti-hero" was first coined in the mid-19th century by the Romantic poet William Hazlitt, but the concept didn't really gain popularity until the 20th century. This was a time of great upheaval and change, and the anti-hero was a reflection of this. In a world that was becoming more complex, with shifting moral values, the anti-hero represented a new kind of protagonist, one who was more nuanced and ambiguous than the traditional hero.
The anti-hero can take many forms, from the brooding loner to the charismatic rogue. They may be driven by revenge, a thirst for power, or simply a desire to survive in a harsh world. Whatever their motivation, they often become fan favorites, drawing us in with their complex personalities and unpredictable actions.
What are the best anti-heroes in fiction? From Walter White in "Breaking Bad" to Don Draper in "Mad Men," from Holden Caulfield in "The Catcher in the Rye" to Dexter Morgan in "Dexter," there are countless examples of anti-heroes who have left their mark on popular culture. So, let's take a look at some of the most memorable and beloved anti-heroes in fiction, and vote for the ones we think deserve to be at the top of this list.
I choose Wolwerine because he is the most spectacular anti-heroes even though he can be scary with his suit. To continue, Wolverine has an exceptionnal strength. Also, he has a good agility. The problem is that he can't control himself at some moments, it is because he is a mutant with an animal and yet he has personal demons in him to fight. What's more, his suit is réalisé class, i think it is the most beautiful suit in the marvel comics. I think we can put him on the sliding scale of Anti-Heroes in a type IV, because he is very dangerous with all these demons in him, but he can be nice, like we can see when he has a personal story with a girl, he is loving with her
I think deadpool is the best antihero. I really like deadpool because it's a character with "regenerative healing abilities" and this is an unusual ability to me.. I like deadpool too because he has a sense of humour and this is special to find an antihero who has humour despite what he does. I also enjoy the "unpredictable" side of Deadpool, thanks to that, there are so many funny scenes in the movie.
I voted for this anti hero because even if he enjoys killing people, his sense of humor is quite dark and that is what makes him endearing. He is also a character with a unique personality and a surprising way of thinking that I like. Finally, he can be selfish and cold blooded but at the same time charismatic and skillful ; it's an interesting duality.
I voted for Vegeta because I like him so much, he was such a big villain in a lot of arcs however he still got a redemption in dragon ball super. He was really selfish and powerful at the same time due to his origins, he is still like that but less than before and that's what makes him a good antihero.
I voted for Vegeta as I find his character very interesting. Once a space alien causing genocide across the galaxy to now an alien reformed on Earth. He is quite stubborn and a bit arrogant sometimes (Cell Saga...), yet he still cares for the people around him, whether that be his friends, family or his lifelong rival, Goku. He always comes through and sacrifices himself for the planet if needed. He went from once a genocidal maniac in the Namek Saga, to saving those same Namekians in the Moro arc.
In short, to me, Vegeta is a fantastic character with an amazing development, even when we thought he could have never been redeemed, he ended up becoming one of the most loved and cherished characters in the Dragon Ball series.
Rorschach is a hurt man but he can stay true in his moral code. Even if he is violent and crazy and he kills people, to me it's justified, so he is my favorite antihero.
This guy is the best. He mostly stays true to his moral code and is willing to act, unlike Nite Owl.
He's literally the only true badass of Watchmen despite his violent and crazy behavior.
Batman is the best example of Anti Hero because of a lot of things. First, he's saving the city and even through he wants to murder the villains, he contains himself. After that, he uses the strength against his enemies and yet it's not the best solution but it works. Despite of all of this, I would place him as a type III thanks to his big sense of Justice
Batman is one of my favorite anti-hero because I like the complexity of his character. Yes, he fights for justice and wants a safer Gotham, but his constant fight against himself to resist his murderous desire makes him really interesting. He's still righteous even though he's broken ever since his parents were killed in front of him. To me, it's not just his actions that make him an anti-hero, but also and mostly his mind. I consider him a type 2 on the scale of anti-heroes because although he is dangerous, he still keeps a strong sense of justice, and refuses to kill his enemies.
I choose Walter White because he's the best anti-hero. The story is very interesting, the character is impressive because he sells drugs but It's in the interest of his family. The anti-hero little by little will become a bad character and his family doesn't want him. It becomes really problematic for him. And the story becomes more and more interesting as we advance in the seasons.
Walter White is a very interesting character, you have to be able to understand his point of view. He does evil for the good of his family and the evil in question is the manufacture and sale of drugs. It only serves a need for people who have become addicted and who will probably continue to consume it, so they might as well take advantage of it.
I like Spawn (HBO Series) better than the comic book version of Spawn and the live action version of Spawn, and I taught Spawn (HBO Series) to stop stealing Wanda Blake from Terry Fitzgerald and Cyan Fitzgerald and I can't blame Spawn's vengeance on the criminals and the villains who wronged the good sinless people, good guys and the heroes anymore.
In my opinion, the punisher is the best antihero, he is strong, intelligent, and he is led by vengeance. He may kill but only those who deserve to be killed.
It's the best one.
He's an old marine man and when he comeback some guy killed his family. After that throughout the show we are going to see his revenge against the men and destroy all a group.
Wait! #50 that doesn't make since, Duffy duck is more ahead than the friggen punisher the punisher is the definition of anti hero it should go 1. The punisher 2.Barman 3.Mad Max 4.Daryl PERIOD
Zero is my favorite anti hero of all time. Seriously he manipulates, kills, lies, steals and ACHIEVES WORLD DOMINATION. But he does all of this to bring down a brutal dictatorship, find his mothers murderer and, most importantly, make the world a better place for his crippled sister. In some ways he could be seen as a 'ends justify the means' manipulator, but unlike most of these characters, who are spineless cowards, Zero is willing to put his own life on the line for his plans.
Zero should be higher. He's the perfect example of an anti-hero. He's killed a lot of people but just want's to destroy the Britannians despite the fact he's one too.
For me, Light Yagami is the best antihero in this list because his case is the perfect one if we needed an example to "Antihero". An average student, wishing for a better world, finds an interesting book with the powers of a god. He wanted criminals to suffer like they made innocents suffer and all he had to do is writing their names on the Death Note, making them die of a heart attack. He was known as Kira and Kira was making his own justice. He stayed in his character only to protect the world until his power made him crazy. He was a killer but he only wanted peace and freedom.
He defeated Batman. If that isn't enough he can control Bizarro. I can say more but I think I put down my case
He is driven by one thing and one thing only: his own goals and he doesn't care about anyone but himself. perfect example
We love Han Solo because he is an icon of the star wars movies, he is badass, smart and very courageous. Moreover he is outlaw
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He is the best character on the saga Star Wars!
Ed, in "The Lion King" is my favorite anti-hero because even if he is manipulated by Scar, a mean lion who wishes to be the king by killing others lions, he was very foolish so it's funny to see him. I think he was an anti-hero of type 2 because even if he is a criminal, when he still alone, he is sympathetic.
Ed is really funny for me. He is compelling even if he is foolish. I think he's just manipulated by Scar and I suppose that je is kind in reality. We can't see him all the time in "The Lion King" and this is a bad thing because it's a good character.
A brutal Slayer with issues, Faith is after the one who killed her Watcher. But the desire sends her spiralling downward into an alliance with evil. A really interesting character to watch.
I also think that Severus snape is the best antihero, because he knew how to be detestable when he had to but he also managed to keep the secret throughout the saga, he helped Harry all along and we understood him very late unfortunately. By the way, he remains the best on the point where he knew how to keep his character despite the fact that he was not at all like that in reality
For me, Severus Snape is a good antagonist because in his story he is a guy who suffered from bullying and got all out on the children of the guy who bullied him but at the end he still showed love towards harry and helped him without harry knowing it.
I choose Garfield because it's a compelling character. It's a funny character and yet he is annoying. Garfield do nothing, he is leasy despite being very sympathetic. He likes lasagna and makes practical jokes. He is in category one antiheroes because it's just a heroes
My favourite anti-hero is Garfield because it is a funny character who likes to eat lasagna. Garfield is a very lazy and egocentric housecat.
Although it is a cat, he is kind with mice.
I place him on the type 2 of the scale because it's an anti-hero who loves to kick Jon's other pet, a dog, Odile.
I love her and her superpowers, she's really strong. However, I think she's way too sexualized just because she's a woman.