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Freezer
Since: Jan, 2001
14th Feb, 2011 11:32:40 PM
My name is Freezer and my anti-drug is porn.
Is there a specific trope for the scary as hell good guy? This kind that makes his allies shiver and/or say, "Glad he's on my side!" or "Great person to be around, but believe me, never piss him off. Really." The scary side need not be immediately apparent, just anyone who knows the hero well enough is really, really glad they are on the side of good. Such a character either has a bit of a dark side, or is just that powerful. The gloves only come off from time to time, causing everyone, including sometimes the viewers to shudder in fear of the hero. If one of the worst things that could possibly happen is for the hero to become evil, it's probably this trope. Especially applies when the hero is a genuinely good, cuddly, Eldritch Abomination. Can overlap but is distinct from Dark Is Not Evil and Bad Powers Good Guys Not Superpowered Evil Side unless the evil side just means the character is no longer holding back against his enemies.
Examples:
- Angel
- Superman in some guises
- The Doctor from Doctor Who - The real reason why The Family Of Blood and The Waters Of Mars made fans hide behind the sofa.
- Too many anime characters to count
- Any case of a sweet and friendly character who also happens to the exception to the rule in that aspect, compared to the rest of his race.
Edited by Battousainii