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* BadassBookworm/FanFiction

Note this is a different {{trope}} from the typical SecretIdentity superhero like early Peter ''Franchise/SpiderMan'' Parker, as no one suspects the {{nerd}} to be the superhero. Overlaps with DorkKnight. BookDumb is ''sometimes'' the EvilCounterpart to this trope, as they're badass, but idiotic.

Their physical abilities might result from applying their genius to [[AwesomenessByAnalysis solve physical challenges like math problems]]. Their attention to detail might also result in a DiagnosisFromDrBadass. While some badass bookworms are [[MusclesAreMeaningless surprisingly strong]], others might be WeakButSkilled, relying on flawless technique or [[SquishyWizard supernatural abilities]]. Sometimes a bookworm can lack any special physical traits, but has access to an ImpossiblyCoolWeapon or [[MoreDakka enough firepower]] to make toe-to-toe combat, as they say, academic. A favorite weapon of the bookworm might even be [[ThrowTheBookAtThem what's always close at hand.]]

Note this is a different {{trope}} from the typical SecretIdentity superhero like early Peter ''Franchise/SpiderMan'' Parker, as no one suspects the {{nerd}} to be the superhero. Overlaps with DorkKnight. BookDumb is the EvilCounterpart to this trope, as they're badass, but idiotic.

* BadassBookworm/WebComics

Note this is a different {{trope}} from the typical SecretIdentity superhero like early Peter ''Franchise/SpiderMan'' Parker, as no one suspects the {{nerd}} to be the superhero. Overlaps with DorkKnight. BookDumb is the opposite to this trope.

Note this is a different {{trope}} from the typical SecretIdentity superhero like early Peter ''Franchise/SpiderMan'' Parker, as no one suspects the {{nerd}} to be the superhero. Overlaps with DorkKnight. BookDumb is the opposite of this trope.

Note this is a different {{trope}} from the typical SecretIdentity superhero like early Peter ''Franchise/SpiderMan'' Parker, as no one suspects the {{nerd}} to be the superhero. Overlaps with DorkKnight.

The trope is the converse of GeniusBruiser. A Badass Bookworm looks like your standard geek, but then displays a surprising amount of physical prowess, whereas a GeniusBruiser looks big, strong and tough, then unexpectedly shows off an intellectual side.

* [[BadassBookworm/AnimatedFilms Film -- Animated]]
* [[BadassBookworm/LiveActionFilms Film -- Live-Action]]

These characters are quiet, smart and seemingly physically unimposing, but with HiddenDepths of formidable physical and practical skills. They are BrainsAndBrawn, with brains dominant, if not quite StrongAndSkilled.

Elderly examples are often {{Old Master}}s who have spent decades contemplating philosophy and punching trees in half. Another common type is the AdventurerArchaeologist, who spends as much time studying in the University as they do evading the poison-tipped arrows of angry natives. If the bookworms are [[GeniusDitz a bit ditzy]], expect them to be CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass. If they prefer not to fight, doing so only when they must, then they have MinoredInAsskicking. They are ''very'' likely to wear SpecsOfAwesome. In a FiveManBand specializing in Brains, a Badass Bookworm might as well be TheBigGuy.

Elderly examples are often {{Old Master}}s who have spent decades contemplating philosophy and punching trees in half. Another common type is the AdventurerArchaeologist, who spends as much time studying in the University as they do evading the poison-tipped arrows of angry natives. If the bookworms are [[GeniusDitz a bit ditzy]], expect them to be CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass. If they prefer not to fight, doing so only when they must, then they have MinoredInAsskicking. They are ''very'' likely to wear SpecsOfAwesome. In a FiveManBand specializing in Brains, they might as well be TheBigGuy.

Elderly examples are often {{Old Master}}s who have spent decades contemplating philosophy and punching trees in half. Another common type is the AdventurerArchaeologist, who spends as much time studying in the University as they do evading the poison-tipped arrows of angry natives. If the bookworms are [[GeniusDitz a bit of a ditz]], expect them to be CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass. If they prefer not to fight, doing so only when they must, then they have MinoredInAsskicking. They are ''very'' likely to wear SpecsOfAwesome. In a FiveManBand specializing in Brains, they might as well be TheBigGuy.

This character is quiet, smart and seemingly physically unimposing, but with HiddenDepths of formidable physical and practical skills. They are BrainsAndBrawn, with brains dominant, if not quite StrongAndSkilled.

Elderly examples are often {{Old Master}}s who have spent decades contemplating philosophy and punching trees in half. Another common type is the AdventurerArchaeologist, who spends as much time studying in the University as they do evading the poison-tipped arrows of angry natives. If the bookworm is [[GeniusDitz a bit of a ditz]], expect them to be CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass. If they prefer not to fight, doing so only when they must, then they have MinoredInAsskicking. They are ''very'' likely to wear SpecsOfAwesome. In a FiveManBand specializing in Brains, they might as well be TheBigGuy.

This character is quiet, smart and seemingly physically unimposing, but with HiddenDepths of formidable physical and practical skills. They are BrainsAndBrawn, with brains dominant.

This character is a quiet [[TheSmartGuy smart guy]] or girl who is physically unimposing, but with HiddenDepths of formidable physical and practical skills. They are BrainsAndBrawn, with brains dominant.

Note this is a different {{trope}} from the typical SecretIdentity superhero like early Peter ''{{Spider-Man}}'' Parker, as no one suspects the {{nerd}} to be the superhero. Overlaps with DorkKnight.

Elderly examples are often {{Old Master}}s who have spent decades contemplating philosophy and punching trees in half. Another common type is the AdventurerArchaeologist, who spends as much time studying in the University as he does evading the poison-tipped arrows of angry natives. If the bookworm is [[GeniusDitz a bit of a ditz]], expect him to be CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass. If they prefer not to fight, doing so only when they must, then they have MinoredInAsskicking. They are ''very'' likely to wear SpecsOfAwesome. In a FiveManBand specializing in Brains, he might as well be TheBigGuy.

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Elderly examples are often {{Old Master}}s who have spent decades contemplating philosophy and punching trees in half. Another common type is the AdventurerArchaeologist, who spends as much time studying in the University as he does evading the poison-tipped arrows of angry natives. If the bookworm is [[GeniusDitz a bit of a ditz]], expect him to be CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass. If they prefer not to fight, doing so only when they must, then they have MinoredInAsskicking. They are ''very'' likely to wear SpecsOfAwesome.

-->-- '''Creator/GordonRDickson''', ''[[Literature/ChildeCycle The Tactics of Mistake]]''

This character is a quiet [[TheSmartGuy smart guy]] or girl who is physically unimposing, but with HiddenDepths of formidable physical and practical skills. Or BrainsAndBrawn, brains dominant.

Their physical abilities might result from applying their genius to [[AwesomenessByAnalysis solve physical challenges like math problems]]. Their attention to detail might also result in a DiagnosisFromDrBadass. While some badass bookworms are [[MusclesAreMeaningless surprisingly strong]], others might be WeakButSkilled, relying on flawless technique or [[SquishyWizard supernatural abilities]]. Sometimes a bookworm can lack any special physical traits, but has access to an ImpossiblyCoolWeapon or [[MoreDakka enough firepower]] to make toe-to-toe combat a bit, as they say, academic. A favorite weapon of the bookworm might even be [[ThrowTheBookAtThem what's always close at hand.]]

-->-- '''Creator/GordonRDickson''', ''[[ChildeCycle The Tactics of Mistake]]''

Their physical abilities might result from applying their genius to [[AwesomenessByAnalysis solve physical challenges like math problems]]. Their attention to detail might also result in a DiagnosisFromDrBadass. While some badass bookworms are [[MusclesAreMeaningless surprisingly strong]], others might be WeakButSkilled, relying on flawless technique or [[SquishyWizard supernatural abilities]]. Sometimes a bookworm can lack any special physical traits, but has access to an ImpossiblyCoolWeapon or [[MoreDakka enough firepower]] to make toe-to-toe combat a bit, as they say, academic. A favorite weapon of the bookworm might even be [[ThrowTheBookAtThem what's always close at hand.]] In a team of Brains, he is probably TheBigGuy. In a team specializing in Brawn, he is definitely TheSmartGuy.

Their physical abilities might result from applying their genius to [[AwesomenessByAnalysis solve physical challenges like math problems]]. Their attention to detail might also result in a DiagnosisFromDrBadass. While some badass bookworms are [[MusclesAreMeaningless surprisingly strong]], others might be WeakButSkilled, relying on flawless technique or [[SquishyWizard supernatural abilities]]. Sometimes a bookworm can lack any special physical traits, but has access to an ImpossiblyCoolWeapon or [[MoreDakka enough firepower]] to make toe-to-toe combat a bit, as they say, academic. A favorite weapon of the bookworm might even be [[ThrowTheBookAtThem what's always close at hand.]]

This character is a quiet [[TheSmartGuy smart guy]] or girl who is physically unimposing, but with HiddenDepths of formidable physical and practical skills.

Note this is a different {{trope}} from the typical SecretIdentity superhero like early Peter ''{{Spider-Man}}'' Parker, as no one suspects the {{nerd}} to be the superhero.

-->-- '''GordonRDickson''', ''[[ChildeCycle The Tactics of Mistake]]''