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Characterization labels used: antihero, monster hero, multiple selves, dissociative identity, manipulative villain, corporate villain, sinister mastermind, sympathetic brute, menacing villain, psychological instability, heroic alter

Relationships labels used: internal self-conflict, alter rivalry, team dynamics, enemy alliance, villain partnership, public perception

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The Immortal Hulk, Vol. 5: Breaker of Worlds

Al Ewing · 2019 · The Immortal Hulk (Collected Editions)

Bruce Banner’s war with Shadow Base erupts into a brutal showdown, then veers into a strange far-future vision of Hulk’s fate.

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Characterization labels: antihero · monster hero · fractured self · multiple personalities · obsessive villain · military antagonist · symbiote-bonded villain · transforming body · unstoppable force

Relationships labels: rivalry · enemy pursuit · team dynamic · allies · power struggle · betrayal · mentor influence · host-symbiote relationship · Hulk vs military

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Distance: 0.1402

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Moon Knight, Vol. 2: Reincarnations

Jeff Lemire · 2017 · Moon Knight (2016)

Moon Knight’s identities splinter into separate realities, forcing a surreal battle to understand what’s real and who he is.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: fractured protagonist · multiple alter egos · antihero · mentally unstable protagonist · conflicted self · unreliable protagonist · self-reckoning · character study · identity integration · less traditional superhero

Relationships labels: self vs self · internal conflict · persona rivalry · split-self dynamic · supporting cast · authority conflict

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Distance: 0.1479

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Infinity Wars

Gerry Duggan · 2019 · Infinity Wars

When the Infinity Stones return, a cosmic war and reality-bending hero mashups erupt across the Marvel Universe.

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Characterization labels: villain-hero · antihero · team ensemble · power-hungry · identity conflict · motivated by trauma · unstable motivation · questing hero · central antagonist · character mashup

Relationships labels: rivalry · team alliance · hero coalition · villain confrontation · family conflict · power struggle · unexpected alliance

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Distance: 0.1506

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Hulk: The End

Peter David · 2008 · The Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect

Two Hulk futures collide: one pits him against a tyrannical older self, the other leaves him alone on a dead Earth.

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Characterization labels: antihero · monster-hero · split self · intelligent brute · immortal survivor · tyrannical self · aged protagonist · isolated protagonist · embittered ruler · philosophical protagonist

Relationships labels: self versus self · inner conflict · doubles · resistance against ruler · mentor sidekick · man and monster · past self versus future self · dependency

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Distance: 0.1558

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Deadpool by Daniel Way: The Complete Collection, Volume 1

Daniel Way · 2013 · Deadpool (2008) (Collected Editions)

A wisecracking mercenary antihero stumbles through violent Marvel crossovers, clashes, and absurd missions.

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Characterization labels: antihero · mercenary · unstable assassin · snarky protagonist · chaotic behavior · villainous streak · lovable rogue · blackly comic lead

Relationships labels: rivalry · enemy combatants · team crossover · romantic tension · mentor-foe dynamic · betrayal

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Distance: 0.1612

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The New Avengers, Vol. 2: The Sentry

Brian Michael Bendis · 2006 · The New Avengers (2004)

A newly formed Avengers team investigates a forgotten, wildly powerful hero whose hidden past may destroy everyone involved.

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Characterization labels: powerful hero · unstable hero · mentally ill hero · antihero · mysterious newcomer · team leader · supporting ensemble · scrappy team · secret cabal · overpowered character

Relationships labels: team dynamics · mentor figure · recruitment · secret alliance · rivalry · trust issues · group bonding · power imbalance

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Distance: 0.1635

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Suicide Squad, Volume 1: Kicked in the Teeth

Adam Glass · 2012 · Suicide Squad (2011)

A government-run squad of imprisoned supervillains is sent on brutal missions with bombs in their necks.

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Characterization labels: anti-hero team · supervillains · assassin · mercenary · vigilante · redemption arc · self-serving · disposable characters · violent characters · crazy character · ruthless leader

Relationships labels: team dynamics · forced cooperation · betrayal · power imbalance · romantic tension · Joker obsession · rivalry · loyalty under duress · exploitative control

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Distance: 0.1672

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Suicide Squad, Volume 4: Discipline and Punish

Aleš Kot · 2014 · Suicide Squad (2011)

A retooled Suicide Squad faces a deadlier mission, shifting alliances, and disturbing new ways to control the team.

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Characterization labels: antiheroes · villains · serial killer · psychoanalyst · psychopath · underestimated woman · team analyst · team leader · conflicted characters · dangerous strategist · amusing brute · enigmatic newcomer

Relationships labels: power struggle · team conflict · crush · mentor-mistrust · forced alliance · mother fixation · romantic tension · team loyalty · betrayal · control dynamic

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Distance: 0.1697

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Green Lantern, Volume 7: Rage of the Red Lanterns

Geoff Johns · 2009 · Green Lantern (2005) (Collected Editions)

After a war, the Green Lantern Corps faces new laws, new colors of power, and a rage-fueled enemy on the rise.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: arrogant hero · morally conflicted hero · anti-hero villain · angry villains · paranoid leadership · creepy enforcers · cyborg hybrids · enigmatic mentor · multifaceted villain

Relationships labels: rivalry · mentor-student · authority conflict · institution vs individual · execution target · revenge motive · corps loyalty · enemy cooperation · team conflict

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Distance: 0.1704

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Immortal X-Men, Vol. 1

Kieron Gillen · 2022 · Immortal X-Men (Collected Editions)

After a mutant nation crisis, the Quiet Council’s shifting alliances, secrets, and prophecies drive a rotating-POV power play.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: villain protagonists · problematic characters · antiheroes · schemers · political operators · powerful elites · character study · moral ambiguity · charismatic villain · complex ensemble

Relationships labels: rivalry · alliances · betrayal · romance · queer romance · political coalition · power dynamics · team conflict

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Distance: 0.1730

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Superior Iron Man, Vol. 1: Infamous

Tom Taylor · 2015 · Superior Iron Man (2014)

A morally inverted Tony Stark launches a beauty-tech scheme in San Francisco, drawing Daredevil into conflict.

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Characterization labels: antihero · villain protagonist · morally compromised · arrogant genius · narcissistic · manipulative · self-centered · cunning · rich playboy · addicted · foil character · traditional good guy · blind hero · lawyer hero · contingency planner · secondary antagonist · new villain

Relationships labels: hero versus hero · rivalry · foil relationship · mentorless opposition · friend turned foe · power struggle · protector dynamic · family-like friendship · corporate control

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Distance: 0.1746

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Spider-Man: Maximum Carnage

Tom DeFalco · 2006 · Maximum Carnage

Spider-Man faces a murderous symbiote and a huge villain team-up, forcing him to choose between his code and survival.

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Characterization labels: antihero · idealistic hero · violent villain · unhinged villain · team leader · reluctant ally · moral conscience · ragtag cast · supporting cast heavy · character overload

Relationships labels: uneasy alliance · hero team-up · villain team-up · romantic tension · marriage strain · family conflict · rivalry · moral opposition · enemy cooperation

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Distance: 0.1752

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