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* GutturalGrowler: {{Parodied}}, because he can't hold up the voice without it hurting his throat (and making his scarf all wet).
-->'''Anti-Bravoman:''' ''(coughs)'' It's tough to do a good gravelly voice...ugh, and now ''my scarf's all wet! Yuck!''
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[[folder: Salaryman '''(UNMARKED SPOILERS)''']]

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[[folder: Salaryman The Prisoner '''(UNMARKED SPOILERS)''']]
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* ThemeNaming: Much like Zulu is named for the last letter in the [=NATO=] code alphabet, Zed is named for the Non-American pronunciation of the letter Z.
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The colorful cast of Bravoman.

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The colorful cast of Bravoman.
''{{VideoGame/Bravoman}}'' and its adaptations.

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A baby of the monstrous Zulu's species. Currently, relatively harmless and Alpha's pet.

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A baby of the monstrous Zulu's species. Currently, he's relatively harmless and Alpha's Alpha Man's pet.



* HereWeGoAgain: Turns out that Zulu was that size when a younger Alpha took him in as a pet 1,200 years ago.

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* HereWeGoAgain: Turns [[spoiler:Turns out that Zulu was that Zed's miniature size when a younger Alpha Man took him in as a pet 1,200 years ago.]]



* MilesGloriosus: He took up the Brave Man alias to mooch off of Bravoman's popularity. The only time he's ever "fought" anyone is when he's merged with the other Bravos.
* TheLoad: He becomes this easily when put into situations requiring combat. Justified because he is a TV actor rather than a superhero.

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* MilesGloriosus: He took up the Brave Man alias to mooch off of Bravoman's popularity. The only time he's ever "fought" anyone is when he's merged with the other Bravos.
members of the Bravo Corps.
* TheLoad: He becomes this easily when put into situations requiring combat. Justified [[Justified]] because he is he's a TV actor rather than a real superhero.



* BigBad: Though half the time he just mucks around, doing nothing.

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* BigBad: Though half the time he just [[NonActionBigBad mucks around, doing nothing.nothing]].



* NotSoHarmlessVillain: [[spoiler: Averted. While it was stated he was the BigBad behind the Alternate universe and laid the planet to waste, he had been removed a long time ago by Anti-Bravoman, and didn't even appear in the story.]]

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* NotSoHarmlessVillain: [[spoiler: Averted. While it was stated he was the BigBad behind the Alternate reverse universe and laid the planet to waste, he had been removed a long time ago by Anti-Bravoman, and didn't even appear in the story.]]



* IntentionalEngrishForFunny: Has been described as talking like a Hong Kong DVD subtitle by Bravoman.

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* IntentionalEngrishForFunny: Has He's been described as talking like a Hong Kong DVD subtitle by Bravoman.



* ButtMonkey: If someone on the evil team is going to be hurt or humiliated, it's him. It gets to the point where when the Bravo Corps [[spoiler:activate their FusionDance by [[ItMakesSenseInContext beating up Anti-Bravoman]].]]

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* ButtMonkey: If someone on the evil team is going to be hurt or humiliated, it's him. It gets to the point where when the rest of the Bravo Corps [[spoiler:activate their FusionDance by [[ItMakesSenseInContext beating up Anti-Bravoman]].him up]].]]



* EvilCounterpart: He prefers to style himself as an AntiHero, but he lacks the badass-ness to qualify as one.

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* EvilCounterpart: He prefers to style himself as an AntiHero, AntiHero and a dark reflection of Bravoman, but he lacks the badass-ness to qualify as one.either.


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-->'''Anti-Bravoman:''' ''(coughs)'' It's tough to do a good gravelly voice...ugh, and now ''my scarf's all wet! Yuck!''

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[[caption-width-right:237:Ain't nobody who's not a fan of the guy called Bravoman!]]
The hero of the story.

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[[caption-width-right:237:Ain't [[caption-width-right:237:''Ain't nobody who's not a fan of the guy called Bravoman!]]
called'' '''''BRAVOMAN!''''']]
The hero of the story. Originally an ordinary businessman, this once-mere mortal was entrusted with three powerful items by Alpha Man, an alien from the planet Alpha: [[TransformationTrinket a metal rod, a tuning fork and a 100-yen coin]]. From these, a brand-new hero was born...somehow: '''Bravoman, Super-Unequaled Hero of Excellence!'''



* FourthWallObserver: Along with almost all of the cast. [[spoiler:Because of his ability to do this, it's revealed that this constitutes for actual power in the Reverse Universe Arc.]]

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* FourthWallObserver: Along with almost all of the cast. [[spoiler:Because of his ability to do this, it's revealed that this constitutes for actual power in the Reverse Universe Arc.arc.]]



* LoafingInFullCostume: Bravoman wears his superhero suit like it's his casual clothing. The only time he's ever seen without it is during his OriginStory and when he takes it off as a disguise to get away from Waya-Hime. According to the web series, he apparently he sleeps with his suit on and wears his helmet in the shower!

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* LoafingInFullCostume: Bravoman wears his superhero suit like it's his casual clothing. The only time he's ever seen without it is during his OriginStory and when he takes it off as a disguise to get away from Waya-Hime. According to the web series, he apparently he sleeps with his suit on and wears his helmet in ''in the shower!shower!''



* {{Mascot}}: Of Shiftylook, arguably (at least when the site was still active).

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* {{Mascot}}: Of Shiftylook, Platform/ShiftyLook, arguably (at least when the site was still active).



* ScarfOfAsskicking: Has it on.

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* ScarfOfAsskicking: Has it one on.



-->'''Bravoman:''' ''GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME!''



Bravoman's sidekick and mentor.

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[[caption-width-right:218:''I am Alpha Man, an alien from the planet Alpha!''[[note]]'''Bravoman:''' Well, that's...redundant...[[/note]]]]
Bravoman's sidekick and mentor.mentor, an alien from the planet Alpha who gave Bravoman the [[TransformationTrinket conduits]] of his power.



* AnnoyingVideoGameHelper: {{Parodied}} in a teaser for the web series.
-->'''Alpha Man:''' Bravoman, listen up! Use the headbutt--
-->'''Bravoman:''' Okay, ''shut up'' for a sec! And, y'know, you can save the wrist communicator for when we're more than ''five feet'' apart.
-->'''Alpha Man:''' Aww, but...it's so ''cool.''



* Really700YearsOld: He was a young... Alpha 1200 years ago.
* ShipperOnDeck: In Episode 10 of the web series, he relishes the opportunity to help Waya-Hime plan her wedding with Bravoman.
* {{Sidekick}}: Prefers to let Bravoman take care of things while he sits back.

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* Really700YearsOld: He was a young... Alpha 1200 Alpha...1,200 years ago.
* ShipperOnDeck: In Episode 10 of the web series, "''Heavy Meta Mayhem''", he relishes the opportunity to help Waya-Hime plan her wedding with Bravoman.
Bravoman (to the latter's chagrin).
* {{Sidekick}}: Prefers to let Bravoman take care of things while he sits back.back and relaxes.



* TeamPet

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* TeamPetTeamPet: For ''now...''



-> ''"SNAAAACKS! Who wants snacks! Lottery Man has got your snacks!"''

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-> ''"SNAAAACKS! Who wants snacks! snacks?! Lottery Man has got your snacks!"''



[[caption-width-right:167:''I like snacks!'']]



* IncomingHam: See his character quote? Those were his ''first'' ever lines.

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* IncomingHam: See his character quote? Those were his ''first'' ever ''first-ever'' lines.



Bravo Woman acts as a competent and female counterpart to Bravoman.

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[[caption-width-right:317:''My character hasn't been fleshed out yet.''[[note]]'''Bravoman:''' Uh, yeah, uh...sorry about that. I'll...I'll get the writers on that really soon.[[/note]]]]
Bravo Woman acts as a competent and female counterpart to Bravoman.Bravoman...not that she likes being tied to him.



* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: While Bravoman has extending limbs and the ability to turn into a submarine, she's a FlyingBrick. [[spoiler: It's eventually revealed that she even has a better headquarters than Bravoman]].

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* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: While Bravoman has extending limbs and the ability to turn into a submarine, she's a FlyingBrick. [[spoiler: It's eventually revealed that she even has a better headquarters ''headquarters'' than Bravoman]].



* CanonImmigrant: She's a playable character in Bravoman: Binja Bash.
* DistaffCounterpart: At first, it appears like she's this to Bravoman. It's a SubvertedTrope though, because despite the similar names and suits, their powers are completely different and she's arguably more successful and competent than he is.

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* CanonImmigrant: She's a playable character in Bravoman: ''Bravoman: Binja Bash.
Bash!''
* DistaffCounterpart: At first, it appears like she's this to Bravoman. It's a SubvertedTrope SubvertedTrope, though, because despite the similar names and suits, their powers are completely different and she's arguably more successful and competent than he is.



* WomenAreWiser: Out of the Bravo-people, she's definitely the smartest.

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* WomenAreWiser: Out of Of all the Bravo-people, she's definitely the smartest.



-> ''"The lesson here is weapons solve everything."''



[[caption-width-right:235:''The lesson here is [[SpoofAesop weapons solve everything]].'']]



* BaitAndSwitchCharacterIntro: When Bravo Woman enters her HQ, the audience sees the barrel of a gun behind Bravo Woman. Theta states that "this is the end" for Bravo Woman... only for the next strip to reveal her saying that it is the end of Bravo Woman not owning a Quantum Disintegrator Cannon.

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* BaitAndSwitchCharacterIntro: When Bravo Woman enters her HQ, the audience sees the barrel of a gun behind Bravo Woman. Theta states that "this is the end" for Bravo Woman... only for the next strip to reveal her saying that it is the end of Bravo Woman not owning a Quantum Disintegrator Cannon.quantum disintegrator cannon.



* ParodyRetcon: [[invoked]] InUniverse, he escapes being imprisoned in "copyright infringement jail" due to declaring himself a parody of Bravoman.

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* ParodyRetcon: [[invoked]] InUniverse, he [[Invoked]] InUniverse. He escapes being imprisoned in "copyright infringement jail" due to declaring himself a parody of Bravoman.



'''Brave Man:''' Hmm... well, of course! But I don't think your ''cosplay'' got my colors quite right.

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'''Brave -->'''Brave Man:''' Hmm... well, of course! But I don't think your ''cosplay'' got my colors quite right.



Bravo Man's nemesis, who is probably just as bumbling as he is.

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Bravo Man's [[caption-width-right:217:''Dr. Bomb welcomes you all mostly!'']]
Bravoman's
nemesis, who is probably just as bumbling as he is.



* AnimeHair: He has a ridiculous BeehiveHairdo. In the games, it was shaped like broccoli.

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* AnimeHair: He has a ridiculous BeehiveHairdo. In the games, it was shaped like broccoli.broccoli, or a mushroom cloud.



* DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment: "Momentarily the moment of your demise will imminently commence!"
* NotSoHarmlessVillain: [[spoiler: Averted, while it was stated he was the BigBad behind the Alternate universe and laid the planet to waste, he had been removed a long time ago by Anti-Bravoman, and didn't even appear in the story.]]
* RedRightHand: Robotic left hand to be exact.

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* DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment: "Momentarily A master of it. For example:
-->'''Dr. Bomb:''' Momentarily,
the moment of your demise destruction will imminently commence!"
''imminently'' commence, at the destructive hands of ''Dr.'' '''''BOMB!'''''
* NotSoHarmlessVillain: [[spoiler: Averted, while Averted. While it was stated he was the BigBad behind the Alternate universe and laid the planet to waste, he had been removed a long time ago by Anti-Bravoman, and didn't even appear in the story.]]
* RedRightHand: Robotic left hand A robotic ''left'' hand, to be exact.



[[caption-width-right:147:''I just wanna cuddle [Bravoman] until I can '''hear his ribs cracking!''''']]



* HighlyVisibleNinja: Let's see... Bright outfit: Check. Pink uncovered hair: Check. Showing yourself to your target to announce your love and intention to stab them: Double Check.
* OnlySaneWoman: Not the normal version of her, but her counterpart in Bravo the Barbarian [[spoiler:as well as her reverse universe counterpart.]]
* RedEyesTakeWarning: Whenever she's really mad or stabby.

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* HighlyVisibleNinja: Let's see... Bright outfit: Check. Pink uncovered hair: Check. Showing yourself to your target to announce your love and intention to stab them: Double Check.
check.
* OnlySaneWoman: Not the normal version of her, but her counterpart in Bravo "''Bravo the Barbarian Barbarian''" [[spoiler:as well as her reverse universe counterpart.]]
* RedEyesTakeWarning: Whenever she's really mad or stabby. Or both.



* {{Yandere}}: She has a huge crush on Bravoman yet goes through with her job to kill him all with a smile on her face. Alpha misidentifies her as a reverse {{Tsundere}}.

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* {{Yandere}}: She has a huge crush on Bravoman yet goes through with her job to kill him him, all with a smile on her face. Alpha misidentifies her as a reverse {{Tsundere}}.



-> ''"I hate everyone. In a totally not emo way!"''

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-> ''"I hate everyone. In a totally not emo '''not'''-emo way!"''



Anti-Bravoman is a grim and brooding anti-hero... Or so he'd like to think. In reality, he's a dorky loser.

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[[caption-width-right:238:''Ain't a soul who tries harder than '''ANTI-BRAVOMAN!''''' ''Yeah!'']]
Anti-Bravoman is a grim and brooding anti-hero... Or or so he'd like to think. In reality, he's a dorky loser.



* EvilCounterpart: He prefers to style himself as an AntiHero, but he lacks the badass-ness.

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* EvilCounterpart: He prefers to style himself as an AntiHero, but he lacks the badass-ness.badass-ness to qualify as one.



* GutturalGrowler: {{Parodied}}, because he can't hold up the voice without it hurting his throat.

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* GutturalGrowler: {{Parodied}}, because he can't hold up the voice without it hurting his throat.throat (and making his scarf all wet).



* LoafingInFullCostume: Unlike Bravoman and Bravo Woman, who we have seen without their suits, Anti-Bravoman is ''never'' seen with his suit off. It's unknown if he even has a body, or if the suit is his body.
* NotSoHarmlessVillain: Downplayed, Anti-Bravoman while harmless, normally tries to play himself up as an anti-hero rather than a villain [[spoiler: his villainous alternate universe counterpart goes into BloodKnight territory but even he considers himself a hero.]]

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* LoafingInFullCostume: Unlike Bravoman and Bravo Woman, who we have seen without their suits, Anti-Bravoman is ''never'' seen with his suit off. It's unknown if he even has a body, or if the suit is ''is'' his body.
* NotSoHarmlessVillain: Downplayed, Anti-Bravoman Downplayed. Anti-Bravoman, while harmless, normally tries to play himself up as an anti-hero rather than a villain villain. [[spoiler: his His villainous alternate universe counterpart goes right into BloodKnight territory territory, but even he ''he'' considers himself a hero.]]



* StalkerWithoutACrush: In contrast with Waya-Hime, who wants to date/kill Bravoman, Anti-Bravoman is more concerned with being Bravoman's nemesis. He is shown frequently watching him from rooftops, and the web series shows that he has a scrapbook filled with pictures of Bravoman.

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* StalkerWithoutACrush: In contrast with Waya-Hime, who wants to date/kill Bravoman, Anti-Bravoman is more concerned with being Bravoman's nemesis. He is shown frequently watching him from rooftops, and the web series shows that he has a scrapbook filled with pictures of Bravoman.Bravoman (and even ''a lock of his hair'').



* YoungerThanTheyLook: He was "born" when Bravoman was created, so he looks about the same age, but Waya Hime notes that he's not even two yet.

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* YoungerThanTheyLook: He was "born" when Bravoman was created, so he looks about the same age, but Waya Hime Waya-Hime notes that he's not even two yet.



[[caption-width-right:293:'''Waya-Hime:''' ''Meet Benjamin, the heavy metal ninja '''of PAIN!'''''[[note]]'''Bravoman:''' [[OhCrap Meep!]][[/note]]]]



'''Bravoman:''' --You...\\

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'''Bravoman:''' --You...You...\\



An "evil intergalactic war-monster thing", as described by Alpha. Once Alpha's pet alien, he grew to massive heights and began to destroy Planet Alpha. [[spoiler:Except not actually. Zulu is a being of pure energy that uses its hosts as a means to wreak havoc and destruction.]]

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An "evil intergalactic war-monster thing", as described by Alpha. Alpha Man. Once Alpha's Alpha Man's pet alien, he grew to massive heights and began to destroy Planet Alpha. [[spoiler:Except Alpha.[[spoiler:..except, not actually. Zulu is a being of pure energy that uses its hosts as a means to wreak havoc and destruction.]]



* BackForTheFinale: [[spoiler:During the "Death of Bravoman" arc, he returns for one final bout to destroy Bravoman once and for all.]]

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* BackForTheFinale: [[spoiler:During the "Death "''Death of Bravoman" Bravoman''" arc, he returns for one final bout to destroy Bravoman once and for all.]]



-> ''"This world doesn't need a jester. It needs a real hero. A solemn guardian. '''[[IronicEcho A dark]] [[SomethingOnlyTheyWouldSay avenger]]...'''"''



[[caption-width-right:211:''This world doesn't need a jester. It needs a real hero. A solemn guardian. '''[[IronicEcho A dark]] [[SomethingOnlyTheyWouldSay avenger]]...''''']]



* DeathByIrony: He rails against the comic's constant use of meta humor and is defeated in the most meta way possible, being punched through the borders of the panels, tumbling into the void below.

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* DeathByIrony: He rails against the comic's constant use of meta humor and is defeated in the most meta way possible, possible: by being punched through the borders of the panels, tumbling into the void below.



* KnightOfCerebus: Once he reveals his true identity, he and his actions are considerably NOT PlayedForLaughs at all. This is actually an ExploitedTrope, because he wants to be taken seriously by the world and its narrative.
* NotSoHarmlessVillain: You'd never think Anti-Bravoman would be a threat, but he's living proof that's not the case.
* PlayingBothSides: He's created all the villainous threats in the Reverse Universe so he could look like a hero.

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* KnightOfCerebus: Once he reveals his true identity, he and his actions are considerably NOT PlayedForLaughs at all. ''at all.'' This is actually an ExploitedTrope, because he wants to be taken seriously by the world and its narrative.
* NotSoHarmlessVillain: You'd never think Anti-Bravoman ''Anti-Bravoman'', of all people, would be a threat, but he's this guy's living proof that's not the case.
* PlayingBothSides: He's He created all the villainous threats in the Reverse Universe so he could look like a hero.



* EyepatchAfterTimeskip: She is seen wearing one to distinguish her from the normal Waya-Hime.

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* EyepatchAfterTimeskip: She is seen wearing one to distinguish her from the normal regular Waya-Hime.



-> ''"Well done, B-Man. I'd just '''die''' if I never got to see this handsome mug again."''



[[caption-width-right:211:''Well done, B-Man. I'd just '''die''' if I never got to see this handsome mug again.'']]



-> ''"Glad to see you safe and sound, sir! I '''knew''' you'd pull off this mission! Never doubted you for a '''second'''!"''



Brave Man's reverse universe counterpart. Unlike the self-absorbed Brave Man, he seems to be a {{fanboy}} of Bravoman, and he seems to deeply respect him.

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[[caption-width-right:153:''Glad to see you safe and sound, sir! I '''knew''' you'd pull off this mission! Never doubted you for a '''second'''!'']]
Brave Man's reverse universe counterpart. Unlike the self-absorbed regular Brave Man, he seems to be a {{fanboy}} of regular Bravoman, and he seems to deeply respect him.



* NiceGuy: Seems to be this, in contrast to Brave Man's egotistical attitude.

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* NiceGuy: Seems to be this, in contrast to regular Brave Man's egotistical attitude.



-> ''"I've had just about enough of you!"''



[[caption-width-right:136:''I've had just about '''enough''' of you!'']]



* BabiesEverAfter: Apparently he wants to start his own family, which unnerves our Bravoman.
* FourthWallObserver: {{Exploited}} by Anti-Bravoman, who uses his meta powers to trap him so that the story can go the way he wants it to go.
* LivingBattery: Anti-Bravoman is using him this way to power the Fifth Wall.

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* BabiesEverAfter: Apparently he wants to start his own family, which unnerves our regular Bravoman.
* FourthWallObserver: {{Exploited}} by Reverse Anti-Bravoman, who uses his meta powers to trap him so that the story can go the way he wants it to go.
* LivingBattery: Reverse Anti-Bravoman is using him this way to power the Fifth Wall.
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!! Bravoman

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!! BravomanBravoman, Super-Unequaled Hero of Excellence!



!! Bravo Woman

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!! Bravo WomanWoman, Girl Hero of Maximum Justice!



!!Brave Man

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!!Brave ManMan, Counterfeit Hero of Extreme Profit!



!!Anti-Bravoman

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!!Anti-Bravoman!!Anti-Bravoman, Shadowed Doppleganger of Ebony Reflection!
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* BareYourMidriff: His outfit leaves his stomach exposed.

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* DeathByIrony: He rails against the comic's constant use of meta humor and is defeated in the most meta way possible, being punched through the borders of the panels, tumbling into the void below.



* IronicDeath: He rails against the comic's constant use of meta humor and is defeated in the most meta way possible, being punched through the borders of the panels, tumbling into the void below.
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* EvilHero: He plays the role of the leader of the resistance but in reality set up the whole war to indulge his own heroic delusions.


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* IronicDeath: He rails against the comic's constant use of meta humor and is defeated in the most meta way possible, being punched through the borders of the panels, tumbling into the void below.
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* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Purple hair.



* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Pink hair.



* {{Meganekko}}: She wears a pair of giant cat-eye glasses.
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-> '''Voiced by''': Creator/RobPaulsen, Creator/TetsuInada (in ''VideoGame/NamcoXCapcom'')

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-> '''Voiced by''': Creator/RobPaulsen, Creator/RobPaulsen (web show), Creator/TetsuInada (in ''VideoGame/NamcoXCapcom'')(''VideoGame/NamcoXCapcom'')
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* GutturalGrowler: {{Parodied}}, because he can't hold up the voice without it [[RealityEnsues hurting his throat]].

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* GutturalGrowler: {{Parodied}}, because he can't hold up the voice without it [[RealityEnsues hurting his throat]].throat.
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* AdaptationPersonalityChange: In the arcade game, he's a stock EvilCounterpart to Bravoman (though [[spoiler:he is revealed to be a StealthMentor to Bravoman at the end]]). In the webcomic, he's an IneffectualSympatheticVillain who acts like a brooding EmoTeen.

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