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Characterization labels used: everyman protagonist, antihero, manipulative leader, cynical team, wholesome outsiders, damaged characters, young superheroes, misogynistic behavior, moral complexity, character development, self-reflection, traumatized protagonist, gray morality, volatile temper, grounded perspective

Relationships labels used: romantic relationship, breakup, trust issues, family reunion, friendship strain, team conflict, power imbalance, manipulation, parent-child relationship, childhood friends, adoptive family

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Beyond Broadhall

Keith A. Pearson · 2021 · The '86 Fix

After a time-travel mishap leaves him in a changed present, Craig must face the consequences and find closure.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: hapless protagonist · middle-aged protagonist · male protagonist · unlikeable protagonist · redeemable protagonist · guilty protagonist · self-doubting · matured protagonist · everyman · comic antihero · character growth · character-driven

Relationships labels: family relationships · friendship · romantic relationships · parent-child · father-son · community ties · caregiver support · social worker · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1225

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Black Science, Vol. 4: Godworld

Rick Remender · 2016 · Black Science

After a disastrous jump scatters his crew, a stranded scientist must confront his past and reclaim himself.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: flawed protagonist · antihero · scientist protagonist · broken character · self-destructive · guilt-ridden · redeeming arc · character growth · emotionally damaged · morally compromised

Relationships labels: family separation · estranged spouse · parent-child conflict · betrayal · infidelity · romantic resentment · team reunion · blame shifting

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1401

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Invincible, Compendium One

Robert Kirkman · 2011 · Invincible

A teenage hero grows into his powers while his family, friends, and world are pulled into a far bigger conflict.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: everyman hero · naive protagonist · coming of age arc · character driven · relatable cast · dynamic side characters · mature growth · emotionally expressive · superpowered teammates · father figure · superhero mentor · antagonist with hidden motive

Relationships labels: father son relationship · romantic relationship · best friends · teammates · family dysfunction · mentor student · parental conflict · team dynamics · power imbalance · community ties · rivalry

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1406

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A Neon Darkness

Lauren Shippen · 2020 · The Bright Sessions

A troubled teen with mind-control powers finds a superpowered friend group in L.A., but belonging comes at a dangerous cost.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: morally gray · unlikable protagonist · troubled teen · lonely protagonist · manipulative · self-centered · anti-hero · complex villain · tragic backstory · questionable choices · white male privilege

Relationships labels: found family · friend group · peer conflict · power imbalance · manipulation · boundary violation · dependency · acceptance · family rupture

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Distance: 0.1437

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China Mountain Zhang

Maureen F. McHugh · 1992

In a China-dominated future, a young gay man with a hidden mixed heritage tries to build a life across shifting worlds.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: everyman protagonist · gay protagonist · closeted character · mixed-heritage character · marginalized characters · ordinary people · flawed characters · introverted · self-conscious · unexceptional protagonist · civilian life

Relationships labels: family tension · mentor-apprentice · workplace hierarchy · forbidden romance · same-sex relationship · friendship · parent-child tension · social dependency · community ties · romantic pursuit · interpersonal touchpoints

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1447

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The Boys Omnibus Vol. 2

Garth Ennis · 2019 · The Boys Omnibus

A brutal superhero satire follows undercover probes, hidden histories, and escalating conspiracies inside a corrupt super-team world.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: everyman protagonist · cynical antihero · morally compromised characters · dark mentor · violent hero · naive investigator · undercover infiltrator · enemies with hidden motives · corrupt elite · messy ensemble

Relationships labels: secret romance · undercover relationship · mentor-protégé · team dynamic · power imbalance · betrayal · family conflict · loyalty · investigation · romantic tension

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1455

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The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 3: Hotel Oblivion

Gerard Way · 2019 · The Umbrella Academy (collected editions)

A fractured superhero family must reunite when an interdimensional prison full of old villains begins breaking loose.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: dysfunctional siblings · superhero team · fractured team · villains · antiheroes · individual journeys · character spotlight · limited development · one-note villains · emotionally damaged

Relationships labels: family dynamics · sibling bonds · fractured family · separated allies · team reunion · romantic tension · marriage · parent-child · rivalry · betrayal

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1469

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Hater

David Moody · 2010 · Hater

An ordinary man watches sudden violence spread as neighbors, family, and strangers turn murderous in a collapsing world.

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Characterization labels: everyman protagonist · unlikable protagonist · anti-hero · whiny protagonist · working-class man · husband · father · stressed mother · nagging wife · annoying children · father-in-law

Relationships labels: family strain · marriage conflict · parent-child conflict · in-law conflict · household tension · friends turn violent · community breakdown · betrayal · dependency

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Distance: 0.1478

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UnBound

Neal Shusterman, Brendan Shusterman, Jarrod Shusterman, Michelle Knowlden, Terry Black · 2015 · Unwind Dystology

A dark anthology returns to a dystopian world, revisiting old wounds, new angles, and possible futures.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: minor characters · villains · proto-villains · side characters · new characters · backstory-driven · sympathetic villain · flawed characters · character arc · character development · morally gray · adolescent characters · feral teens · AWOL teens · parts pirate · juvenile cop · ex-clapper · heroic outsider

Relationships labels: sibling relationship · friendship fallout · rivalry · mentorship · power imbalance · community bonds · romance glimpse · couple cameo · family abuse · stepfather conflict · parent-child conflict · found family

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Distance: 0.1488

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Street Cultivation

Sarah Lin · 2019 · Street Cultivation

In a modern cultivation world where qi is money, a poor young fighter struggles to protect his sick sister.

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Characterization labels: everyman protagonist · hard-working protagonist · good-hearted protagonist · protective sibling · relatable protagonist · resourceful lead · proactive lead · underdog hero

Relationships labels: sibling bond · family responsibility · caregiving · friendship · workplace acquaintances · rivalry · power imbalance · class divide

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Distance: 0.1490

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Invasion

Sean Platt, Johnny B. Truant · 2015 · Alien Invasion

A wealthy prepper races his fractured family to a Colorado bunker as alien ships approach and society unravels.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: antihero · narcissistic protagonist · prepper · wealthy protagonist · self-made mogul · flawed family · teenage children · ex-wife · stepmother · spiritual seeker · unlikeable characters · resourceful protagonist · controlling father · protective parent · self-centered ensemble

Relationships labels: family conflict · ex-wife relationship · marriage strain · step-parent tension · parent-child conflict · romantic jealousy · co-parenting · family loyalty · sibling dynamics · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1499

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Bitter Seeds

Ian Tregillis · 2010 · Milkweed Triptych

In an alternate WWII, a British spy faces Nazi super-soldiers and turns to forbidden warlocks to fight back.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: secret agent · warlock · scientist · super-soldier · precog · orphan · reluctant magic-user · sociopath · damaged characters · traumatized · morally gray · unlikable characters · everyman protagonist · aristocratic character · father figure · sister-brother duo · boss-protege · antagonist with depth

Relationships labels: friendship · marriage · family bond · sibling bond · mentor relationship · boss relationship · state loyalty · enemy alliance · romance · parenthood · wartime dependency · power imbalance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1517

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