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* In ''Film/MadameWeb2024'', Ezekiel Sims' suit design and abilities (jumping onto the ceiling) are meant to invoke a villainous version of the ComicBook/SpiderMan we know and love. That said, he is in a universe that ''has'' [[AdaptedOut no Spider-Man]], making it more of a MythologyGag in practice. [[spoiler:Or at least, his world doesn't have a Spider-Man ''yet'']].
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* In ''Film/TheMummy1999'', Beni Gabor is ultimately this to main character Jonathan Carnahan. Both men are greedy cowards who can be somewhat comical characters, but unlike Beni, Jonathan actually has redeeming qualities; he has a genuine BigBrother instinct towards his sister Evie, is a genuine friend to those he gets close to, and is surprisingly brave when the chips are down and Jonathan ''has'' to act or people he cares about will die.
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*** Janus/[[spoiler:Alec Trevelyan]], who was a 00 agent like Bond and a former friend of his. He even gives the ForWantOfANail reasoning and a NotSoDifferentRemark. Also highlighted is the fact that both are orphans who joined the Secret Service. [[spoiler:Trevelyan]] chastises Bond for being "Her Majesty's loyal terrier" that is stuck in the past, whilst ironically he himself [[{{Hypocrite}} is just as if not more shacked to the past]] than Bond is. When Bond finds out this side of [[spoiler:Trevelyan]], 007 loses the respect he had for his former friend and surmises that "mad little [[spoiler:Alec]]" is trying to settle a perceived grudge against England. In essence, Janus [[ShadowArchetype represents what]] Bond could have been had he remained fixated with old grudges.

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*** Janus/[[spoiler:Alec Trevelyan]], who was a 00 agent like Bond and a former friend of his. He even gives the ForWantOfANail WhatIf reasoning and a NotSoDifferentRemark. Also highlighted is the fact that both are orphans who joined the Secret Service. [[spoiler:Trevelyan]] chastises Bond for being "Her Majesty's loyal terrier" that is stuck in the past, whilst ironically he himself [[{{Hypocrite}} is just as if not more shacked to the past]] than Bond is. When Bond finds out this side of [[spoiler:Trevelyan]], 007 loses the respect he had for his former friend and surmises that "mad little [[spoiler:Alec]]" is trying to settle a perceived grudge against England. In essence, Janus [[ShadowArchetype represents what]] Bond could have been had he remained fixated with old grudges.
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* '''': [[spoiler:Molly]] is one to the other campers, as she is also gay and was brought to the conversion camp as a teenager, where she bonded with her campmates. She then became a SerialKiller to avenge one of them.

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* '''': ''Film/TheyThem2022'': [[spoiler:Molly]] is one to the other campers, as she is also gay and was brought to the conversion camp as a teenager, where she bonded with her campmates. She then became a SerialKiller to avenge one of them.
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* ''Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse'':
** ''Film/ManOfSteel'': General Zod to Superman. As Kryptonians, they both have the same powers. The difference is that while Zod was specifically created to be a soldier (and thus uses authoritarian methods to build Krypton), Superman was naturally born and was able to gradually grow into the role of a protector.
** In ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'', though he's Clark Kent's classic archenemy, ComicBook/LexLuthor serves as such to Bruce Wayne/Batman. Both have their classic traits of being wealthy businessmen who live something of a double life, but the binding element specifically to this film's story between them is how each reacts to the presence of Superman. Because of the ideal he represents and the power he possesses, both are immediately distrustful and thus seek to destroy him. Both have lost their faith in the idea of absolute good after facing great personal struggles. Whether it be the the seeming futility of his years long crusade against crime in Batman's case which included at least one major loss with the death of a sidekick, or in Lex's the terrible abuse he was helpless to defend himself from by his father throughout his childhood. The existence of Superman only enhanced their senses of dread and helplessness. However, [[spoiler:Batman realizes the error in his ways when Superman becomes humanized in his eyes at the end of their battle when he uses his last words to try and make sure his mother is safe. Luthor, on the other hand, never manages to see him this way, and in the process of trying to find a way to destroy him winds up creating the true monstrous and nearly unstoppable godbeast they thought Superman was in Doomsday. And ironically enough, Superman winds up actually saving his life from the very monster he created.]]
** In ''Film/WonderWoman2017'' Ares is to Diana. Both are the children of Zeus and have incredible strength, skill in bladed weapons, have/gain Shock and Awe powers and have Blood Knight qualites. Except Diana believes in and uses The Power of Love, Ares purely runs on The Power of Hate and conflict which fails againist the former.
** In ''Film/{{Aquaman|2018}}'', Orm is this to Arthur. Both are the [[CainAndAbel sons of Queen Atlanna]] both are trained warriors who uses [[ProngsOfPoseidon tridents]] as weapons and both blame someone for Atlanna's [[MissingMom loss]]. The difference is that Arthur blames Atlantis and so rejects his birthright as King of Atlantis, whereas Orm is King of Atlantis and blames ''Arthur'' for his mother's death, since if she'd never had him she wouldn't have been executed for treason.
** In ''Film/Shazam2019'', Sivana is one for Billy and it helps they both have a bad case of ParentalAbandonment. Sivana is the Champion of the SevenDeadlySins, as Billy is the Champion of Shazam, the last of the Seven Wizards guarding the Sins. Both Champions have the same powers -- being {{Flying Brick}}s with [[ShockAndAwe lightning powers]]. Although Billy was given the power in an act of desperation after the Sins had already given Sivana their power, technically making Billy Sivana's Good Counterpart. Billy [[NotSoDifferentRemark points out]] their similarities in the climax.
** In ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'' Steppenwolf is this to both Wonder Woman and Aquaman.
*** Like Diana, Steppenwolf is a mighty noble armored warrior who wields a powerful bladed-weapon and comes from an ancient and powerful civilization. Both were forced to leave said civilization and centuries later they both express a homesick desire to return but are painfully aware that they can't. Unlike Wonder Woman however, Steppenwolf spends his life conquering life on other planets while Diana spends her life protecting innocent lives on Earth.
*** For Arthur both he and Steppenwolf are arrogant fighters (who have a softer side to personalities) who wield a two-handed spear to excellent effect. Both are estranged from their native lands and even argue with their allies over their respective banishments. Like with Diana though Arthur cares for others protecting and providing for them, unlike Steppenwolf who commits planetary genocide for the sake of being allowed to return to Apokolips one day.
** In ''Film/TheSuicideSquad'' [[spoiler:Christopher Smith/Peacemaker]] is this to both Robert [=DuBois=]/Bloodsport and Rick Flag.
*** For Bloodsport [[spoiler: both he and Peacemaker are a CrazyPrepared, WalkingArmory GunNut who mercilessly kill whoever they required to as well as anyone who gets in their way. Except Bloodsport has a HiddenHeartOfGold who finds a MoralityPet in Cleo Cazo/Ratcatcher 2 and ultimately deicides to do the right thing and save Corto Maltese from Starro. Peacemaker on the other hand is a jingoistic KnightTemplar who despite bonding with the squad, refuses to go against his government's wishes and is willingly to kill his own teammates to prevent the UN's secrets being revealed. Additionally Bloodsport is case of DarkIsNotEvil while Peacemaker is a case of LightIsNotGood.]]
*** For Rick Flag [[spoiler: Peacemaker like him is a BadassNormal soldier working for Amanda Waller and are both extremely righteous and loyal to their causes. They diverge at the end when it's revealed the American government support the abhorrent human experiments using Starro. Rick Flag is utterly disgusted and refuses to cover up the horrors of his country and rightly betrays Waller. Peacemaker in contrast refuses to compromise his code even for basic morality and fights Flag over the evidence and kills him with Flag's final words expressing what a sick joke "Peacemaker" is. Rick's AFatherToHisMen qualities also contrast with Peacemaker's TeamKiller actions.]]
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** In ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice''...
*** Though he's Clark Kent's classic archenemy, ComicBook/LexLuthor serves as such to Bruce Wayne/Batman. Both have their classic traits of being wealthy businessmen who live something of a double life, but the binding element specifically to this film's story between them is how each reacts to the presence of Superman. Because of the ideal he represents and the power he possesses, both are immediately distrustful and thus seek to destroy him. Both have lost their faith in the idea of absolute good after facing great personal struggles. Whether it be the the seeming futility of his years long crusade against crime in Batman's case which included at least one major loss with the death of a sidekick, or in Lex's the terrible abuse he was helpless to defend himself from by his father throughout his childhood. The existence of Superman only enhanced their senses of dread and helplessness. However, [[spoiler:Batman realizes the error in his ways when Superman becomes humanized in his eyes at the end of their battle when he uses his last words to try and make sure his mother is safe. Luthor, on the other hand, never manages to see him this way, and in the process of trying to find a way to destroy him winds up creating the true monstrous and nearly unstoppable godbeast they thought Superman was in Doomsday. And ironically enough, Superman winds up actually saving his life from the very monster he created.]]
** Back in ''Film/ManOfSteel''...
*** General Zod is this to Superman. As Kryptonians, they both have the same powers. The difference is that while Zod was specifically created to be a soldier (and thus uses authoritarian methods to build Krypton), Superman was naturally born and was able to gradually grow into the role of a protector.
%%*** Zod serves as one to Jor-El.

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** ''Film/ManOfSteel'': General Zod to Superman. As Kryptonians, they both have the same powers. The difference is that while Zod was specifically created to be a soldier (and thus uses authoritarian methods to build Krypton), Superman was naturally born and was able to gradually grow into the role of a protector.
** In ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice''...
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''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'', though he's Clark Kent's classic archenemy, ComicBook/LexLuthor serves as such to Bruce Wayne/Batman. Both have their classic traits of being wealthy businessmen who live something of a double life, but the binding element specifically to this film's story between them is how each reacts to the presence of Superman. Because of the ideal he represents and the power he possesses, both are immediately distrustful and thus seek to destroy him. Both have lost their faith in the idea of absolute good after facing great personal struggles. Whether it be the the seeming futility of his years long crusade against crime in Batman's case which included at least one major loss with the death of a sidekick, or in Lex's the terrible abuse he was helpless to defend himself from by his father throughout his childhood. The existence of Superman only enhanced their senses of dread and helplessness. However, [[spoiler:Batman realizes the error in his ways when Superman becomes humanized in his eyes at the end of their battle when he uses his last words to try and make sure his mother is safe. Luthor, on the other hand, never manages to see him this way, and in the process of trying to find a way to destroy him winds up creating the true monstrous and nearly unstoppable godbeast they thought Superman was in Doomsday. And ironically enough, Superman winds up actually saving his life from the very monster he created.]]
** Back in ''Film/ManOfSteel''...
*** General Zod is this to Superman. As Kryptonians, they both have the same powers. The difference is that while Zod was specifically created to be a soldier (and thus uses authoritarian methods to build Krypton), Superman was naturally born and was able to gradually grow into the role of a protector.
%%*** Zod serves as one to Jor-El.
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* ''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2'' effectively shakes up the classic dynamic between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin by making '''Harry''' Osborn the Goblin from the get-go, and playing up his similarities to Peter. In addition the being the same age as Peter, Harry gets pushed into his StartOfDarkness by the death of his father figure, and he eventually gets his superpowers from a self-inflicted dose of the same spider venom that gave Peter his abilities in the first movie.

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* ''Film/TheAmazingSpiderManSeries'': ''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2'' effectively shakes up the classic dynamic between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin by making '''Harry''' Osborn the Goblin from the get-go, and playing up his similarities to Peter. In addition the being the same age as Peter, Harry gets pushed into his StartOfDarkness by the death of his father figure, and he eventually gets his superpowers from a self-inflicted dose of the same spider venom that gave Peter his abilities in the first movie.

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