Saturday, September 13, 2014

Superhero Science-Fiction vs. Fantasy Adventure

All right.

I wasn't going to say anything, but I have to now, because this cannot go on.

Actually, it can, and technically everything would still be hunky dory, but to quote Morpheus it's "a splinter in [my] mind...driving [me] mad..."

Here goes: Superhero Science-Fiction is NOT, I repeat, NOT, the same genre as Fantasy Adventure. Let me break it down for you. Bear with me; I'm explaining this for your own good.

Similarities Between Superhero Science-Fiction and Fantasy Adventure: 

1. Both usually have a lot of action.

2. Both are usually classified as "Nerdly."

Differences Between Superhero Science-Fiction and Fantasy Adventure:

1. Superhero Science-Fiction usually takes place in the real world, while Fantasy Adventure usually takes place partly or wholly in a different universe.

2. Superhero Science-Fiction characters for the most part have American accents, while Fantasy Adventure characters mostly have British accents.

3. Superhero Science-Fiction usually includes futuristic technology, wardrobes, and ways-of-life, while Fantasy Adventure usually has technology, wardrobes, and ways-of-life similar to Medieval Times or a similar past time period.

4.  Superhero Science-Fiction heroes usually become heroes through tragic backstories, while Fantasy Adventure heroes become heroes because it's either their destiny or their birthright.

5. Superhero Science-Fiction usually features one female character who falls for the main hero, while Fantasy Adventure usually features one or more female character who may or may not fall for one of the main heroes or one of the minor characters.

6. Superhero Science-Fiction has the heroes hiding their identity to protect their loved ones, while Fantasy Adventure features heroes who embrace their identity and become beacons of hope for their loved ones and their people.

7. Superhero Science-Fiction usually features villains who do villainous things for an understandable reason, while Fantasy Adventure usually features villains who do villainous things just because they're assholes.

8. Superhero Science-Fiction usually features a person/group of people who work for the good of protecting one region/city/area, while Fantasy Adventure usually features a person/group of people who work for the good of the whole fantasy world.

9. Superhero Science-Fiction soundtracks usually have an emphasis on beat and rhythm, while Fantasy Adventure soundtracks usually have an emphasis on melody.

10. Superhero Science-Fiction heroes and villains have awesome modes of transportation like motorcycles, spaceships, rocket-boots, etc., while Fantasy Adventure heroes and villains have awesome modes of transportation like horses, eagles, dragons, rams, and elk.

11. Superhero Science-Fiction heroes are usually humble nobodies, while Fantasy Adventure heroes tend to be great kings.

12. That's all.

13. Actually it might not be all, it's just all I can come up with at the top of my head.

14. Have a nice day.

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