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J. Michael Straczynski

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Characterization labels used: young hero, naive hero, vulnerable hero, brooding hero, humanized hero, moral center, manipulative villain, power-hungry villain, politically savvy villain, alternate Luthor, alternate Zod, supportive mother, intelligent partner

Relationships labels used: mentor-like mother bond, romance, secret identity relationship, workplace tension, marriage, husband-wife team, rivalry, betrayal, uneasy truce, community mistrust

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Superman: Kryptonite

Tim Sale · 2008 · Collana Superman

Young Superman’s first brush with kryptonite sparks a mystery that tests his powers, fears, and relationships.

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Characterization labels: young hero · inexperienced hero · vulnerable hero · selfless hero · feisty heroine · streetwise sidekick · loving parents · scheming villain · corrupt businessman · humanized protagonist · strong female lead · character-driven

Relationships labels: romantic tension · boyfriend-girlfriend · parent-child · family support · mentor-like parents · workplace team · investigative partnership · rivalry · power imbalance · protective love

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1457

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Perilous Waif

E. William Brown · 2017 · Alice Long

An unusually gifted orphan flees a controlled upbringing and finds herself pulled into a dangerous far-future crew.

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Characterization labels: teen heroine · overpowered protagonist · gifted child · badass girl · naive heroine · loyal protagonist · shy protagonist · resourceful survivor · superhuman growth · young soldier · transhuman protagonist

Relationships labels: found family · friend loyalty · mentor dynamic · crew bonds · protective relationships · romantic tension · bisexual attraction · subordinate power dynamic · female friendship · human-AI bonds

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1667

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Soulless

Robert J. Crane · 2012 · The Girl in the Box

A trained young meta is sent on her first field mission, where a routine hunt opens into a deeper conspiracy.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: young heroine · teen protagonist · metahuman · succubus · training recruit · smart-mouth heroine · witty heroine · maturing protagonist · conflicted heroine · powerful but vulnerable

Relationships labels: mentor-mentee · romantic tension · forbidden touch · family mystery · mother-daughter conflict · aunt-niece conflict · team dynamics · rival factions · betrayal · untrustworthy allies

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Distance: 0.1678

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Superman: Earth One, Volume 2

J. Michael Straczynski · 2012 · Superman: Earth One

A young Superman balances love, work, and public fear while facing a power-draining monster and global distrust.

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Characterization labels: young adult protagonist · alien outsider · reluctant hero · vulnerable hero · conflicted hero · idealistic hero · journalist protagonist · investigative reporter · dictator · serial killer · energy absorber · government officer · love interest · supporting cast · morally ambiguous villain · psychopathic villain

Relationships labels: romantic tension · neighbor romance · secret identity · workplace tension · mentor relationship · adoptive family · father son · public distrust · hero government conflict · hero villain rivalry · friendship · family loyalty

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1679

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The New Teen Titans, Vol. 1

Marv Wolfman · 2014 · The New Teen Titans (Collected Editions)

A reassembled teen superhero team must bond fast while a mysterious ally pulls them into an apocalyptic family conflict.

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Characterization labels: young heroes · sidekick to hero · reluctant leader · angst · brooding heroine · enigmatic heroine · budding hero · estranged father · found family · character-driven · distinct personalities · vulnerable heroes · traumatized origin

Relationships labels: found family · team dynamics · father-daughter conflict · father-son conflict · mentor shadow · friendship · romantic tension · team loyalty · betrayal · surrogate family

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1696

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Invincible, Vol. 10: Who's the Boss?

Robert Kirkman · 2009 · Invincible

Mark’s allegiance to his superhero employers shatters as hidden agendas, family tensions, and a dangerous new sidekick upend everything.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: idealistic hero · morally conflicted · naive protagonist · mentor figure · antihero ethics · child sidekick · foil · unstable ally · changing loyalties

Relationships labels: boss conflict · brotherhood · mentor-protege · romantic relationship · family tension · alliance shift · power struggle · betrayal

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1716

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The Boys, Volume 9: The Big Ride

Garth Ennis · 2011 · The Boys (Trade Paperbacks)

A flashback-heavy installment uncovers the hidden origins of The Boys and the supers, while tensions race toward war.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: antihero · corrupt superhumans · psycho villain · bully · naive protagonist · sympathetic outsider · conflicted leader · reckless violence · manipulative · morally gray

Relationships labels: mentor-mentee · team tension · romantic strain · secret identity · betrayal · rival teams · power imbalance · trust issues · workplace hierarchy · found family

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Distance: 0.1737

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The Dark at the End

F. Paul Wilson · 2011 · Repairman Jack

A hardboiled fixer faces a cosmic enemy, a doomed world, and one last chance to save a child.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: anti-hero · fixer · chosen heir · aging warrior · supernatural antagonist · desperate mother · double agent

Relationships labels: uneasy alliance · mentor-protégé · mother-child · spousal bond · power struggle · betrayal · team collaboration · enemy cooperation

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1746

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Star Wars, Vol. 2: Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon

Jason Aaron · 2016 · Star Wars (2015)

Luke hunts Jedi knowledge while Han and Leia face a dangerous impostor, as the crew collides on a smuggler moon.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: naive hero · young hero · lone mentor · resourceful smuggler · princess warrior · bounty hunter · hidden exile · fallen order survivor · wookie powerhouse · scheming villain · moral protector · reluctant fugitive

Relationships labels: found family · romantic tension · bickering duo · strained alliance · rivalry · mentor-student · past grievance · marital deception · rescue bond · team reunification · protective friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1750

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Superman: The Final Days of Superman

Peter J. Tomasi · 2016 · Superman (2011)

A dying Superman says goodbye to his loved ones while facing imposters and a final battle that bridges into Rebirth.

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Characterization labels: falling hero · sentimental hero · self-sacrificing · optimistic hero · stoic hero · legacy-minded · heroic friend · imposter · psychotic villain · family man · supportive allies · multiverse counterpart

Relationships labels: friendship · mentor bond · romantic relationship · family bonds · rivalry · teamwork · alliance · goodbye scene · found family · heroic partnership

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1755

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Batman: Nightwalker

Marie Lu · 2018 · DC Icons

A reckless teen heir gets community service in Arkham Asylum and uncovers a deadly plot tied to a mysterious girl.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · billionaire heir · brilliant girl · mysterious anti-hero · reckless teen · idealistic hero · naive protagonist · morally grey villain · supportive butler · protective guardian · supportive friends · cunning antagonist · intelligent protagonist

Relationships labels: forbidden romance · trust and betrayal · friendship · guardian relationship · mentor bond · class tension · power imbalance · chemistry · friend group · family legacy

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Distance: 0.1763

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Rise of the Elgen

Richard Paul Evans · 2012 · Michael Vey

Michael and his electric friends race to Peru to rescue his kidnapped mother while an evil power network tightens its grip.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: reluctant hero · brave protagonist · sarcastic hero · smart friend · genius sidekick · villainous mastermind · creepy villain · powered children · loyal team · character growth · bully turned ally · flawed hero · overpowered protagonist · tortured villain

Relationships labels: found family · friendship · team loyalty · protective mother-child bond · romance · love triangle · rivalry · betrayal · alliance · brotherhood · group dependency

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1767

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