weirdgrrl
12-19-2007, 04:27 PM
Hi, I'm new here. I'm currently writing a screenplay that features two characters who share an interest and knowledge of comic books. It's not the main storyline, but it's the connection between these characters (who are antagonistic towards each other but have a mutual respect).
Unfortunately, my knowledge of comic books is largely limited to the comics that I read as a kid (mostly DC comics in the 70's and early 80's, particularly Superman, Supergirl and Wonder Woman) and I was never that kid who knew all the comic book trivia, so I could use some help. I'm looking for suggestions about what comic book universe/characters/artists/etc. these characters would likely be interested in (based on the information below) and where their interests might overlap.
Female character: Mid-twenties, vet student, cuts herself, dark and dry sense of humour, has a Superman fixation (in that she wants to find a Superman equivalent to fall in love with) but has comic book interests and knowledge beyond that due to a brother she idolized who was four years older than her but died when he was 18. He would have been a comic book afficianado in the 90's. Childhood: They grew up on a farm, mom ran the farm, dad rode broncs in the rodeo circuit and was away a lot. (I was also thinking that she and her brother may have made up their own comic book characters and would welcome suggestions as to what they might have been like.)
Male character (not her love interest, but love interest's roommate): late twenties/early thirties, paramedic, sick and sarcastic sense of humour, would love to be seen as the hero but the false bravado that he hides behind puts people off and keep them from noticing his heroic actions. His less heroic but far more charming firefighter roommate is the one that everyone sees as a hero instead. I think his comic book interests would be less mainstream than hers, but there would have to be overlap.
Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Unfortunately, my knowledge of comic books is largely limited to the comics that I read as a kid (mostly DC comics in the 70's and early 80's, particularly Superman, Supergirl and Wonder Woman) and I was never that kid who knew all the comic book trivia, so I could use some help. I'm looking for suggestions about what comic book universe/characters/artists/etc. these characters would likely be interested in (based on the information below) and where their interests might overlap.
Female character: Mid-twenties, vet student, cuts herself, dark and dry sense of humour, has a Superman fixation (in that she wants to find a Superman equivalent to fall in love with) but has comic book interests and knowledge beyond that due to a brother she idolized who was four years older than her but died when he was 18. He would have been a comic book afficianado in the 90's. Childhood: They grew up on a farm, mom ran the farm, dad rode broncs in the rodeo circuit and was away a lot. (I was also thinking that she and her brother may have made up their own comic book characters and would welcome suggestions as to what they might have been like.)
Male character (not her love interest, but love interest's roommate): late twenties/early thirties, paramedic, sick and sarcastic sense of humour, would love to be seen as the hero but the false bravado that he hides behind puts people off and keep them from noticing his heroic actions. His less heroic but far more charming firefighter roommate is the one that everyone sees as a hero instead. I think his comic book interests would be less mainstream than hers, but there would have to be overlap.
Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance!