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See also ReedRichardsIsUseless, AmbitionIsEvil.
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See also ReedRichardsIsUseless, AmbitionIsEvil.
AmbitionIsEvil. Contrast with MundaneUtility, WithGreatPowerComesGreatPerks, PowerPerversionPotential, and ScrewTheRulesIHaveSupernaturalPowers.
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** ZigZagged with ''WesternAnimation/ElTigreTheAdventuresOfMannyRivera''. Unlike the others he was a ChaoticGood LovableRogue who ''constantly'' [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveSupernaturalPowers abused his powers]], but would either experience ConscienceMakesYouGoBack or find out he CantGetAwayWithNuthin. Although quite a few times (like in the very first episode) [[HereWeGoAgain he'd try again anyway]].
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* ''Franchise/SpiderMan'':''ComicBook/BoosterGold'': Booster Gold initially became a "hero" because he wanted to make money off the fame and the endorsements that would follow. [[GoneHorriblyWrong It didn't go so well]]. After decades of being a ButtMonkey, comic relief, and going through BreakTheHaughty on more than one occasion, he has finally given up on this idea. Instead he's now the protector of time itself; to avoid being erased from history by his enemies he can't let anyone else think that he's anything more than a stupid greedy coward.
* ''ComicBook/{{Civil War|2006}}'': The story arc opens on the ComicBook/NewWarriors, who now have a reality TV show, which ends very badly. Borders on DiabolusExMachina given that the ensuing disaster was predicated on a villain who'd previously been CListFodder at best suddenly becoming a PersonOfMassDestruction.
* ''ComicBook/{{Irredeemable}}'': Subverted, as one of the [[BewareTheSuperman Plutonian's]] foster fathers taught him that he should never use his powers for personal gain, so he didn't say anything when he [[XRayVision saw]] the early stages of his mother's cancer.
* ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'':
* ''ComicBook/{{Civil War|2006}}'': The story arc opens on the ComicBook/NewWarriors, who now have a reality TV show, which ends very badly. Borders on DiabolusExMachina given that the ensuing disaster was predicated on a villain who'd previously been CListFodder at best suddenly becoming a PersonOfMassDestruction.
* ''ComicBook/{{Irredeemable}}'': Subverted, as one of the [[BewareTheSuperman Plutonian's]] foster fathers taught him that he should never use his powers for personal gain, so he didn't say anything when he [[XRayVision saw]] the early stages of his mother's cancer.
* ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'':
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** This aspect of his origins is explored in a ''WhatIf'' story, where Spider-Man realizes that stopping the thief would be good for his publicity. He later becomes a manager for other costumed heroes wanting a taste of the superstar life, including the X-Men who gains a much better public image as a result. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, ignoring the crime-fighting and neglecting their combat skills gets them killed.]]
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** This aspect of his origins is explored in a ''WhatIf'' ''ComicBook/WhatIf'' story, where Spider-Man realizes that stopping the thief would be good for his publicity. He later becomes a manager for other costumed heroes wanting a taste of the superstar life, including the X-Men who gains a much better public image as a result. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, ignoring the crime-fighting and neglecting their combat skills gets them killed.]]
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* In contrast, Tony Stark and Reed Richards have made a ton of money selling ''ComicBook/IronMan'' and ''ComicBook/FantasticFour'' merchandise, movies, comics, etc. Spidey has tried to get legal control of his image, but he has no recourse unless he reveals his secret identity.
* [[Franchise/MarvelUniverse Marvel's]] ''ComicBook/CivilWar2006'' story arc opens on a group of supers with a reality TV show, which ends very badly. Borders on DiabolusExMachina given that the ensuing disaster was predicated on a villain who'd previously been CListFodder at best suddenly becoming a PersonOfMassDestruction.
* ComicBook/BoosterGold initially became a "hero" because he wanted to make money off the fame and the endorsements that would follow. [[GoneHorriblyWrong It didn't go so well]]. After decades of being a ButtMonkey, comic relief, and going through BreakTheHaughty on more than one occasion, he has finally given up on this idea. Instead he's now the protector of time itself; to avoid being erased from history by his enemies he can't let anyone else think that he's anything more than a stupid greedy coward.
* Subverted in ''ComicBook/{{Irredeemable}}'' -- one of the [[BewareTheSuperman Plutonian's]] foster fathers taught him that he should never use his powers for personal gain, so he didn't say anything when he [[XRayVision saw]] the early stages of his mother's cancer.
* [[Franchise/MarvelUniverse Marvel's]] ''ComicBook/CivilWar2006'' story arc opens on a group of supers with a reality TV show, which ends very badly. Borders on DiabolusExMachina given that the ensuing disaster was predicated on a villain who'd previously been CListFodder at best suddenly becoming a PersonOfMassDestruction.
* ComicBook/BoosterGold initially became a "hero" because he wanted to make money off the fame and the endorsements that would follow. [[GoneHorriblyWrong It didn't go so well]]. After decades of being a ButtMonkey, comic relief, and going through BreakTheHaughty on more than one occasion, he has finally given up on this idea. Instead he's now the protector of time itself; to avoid being erased from history by his enemies he can't let anyone else think that he's anything more than a stupid greedy coward.
* Subverted in ''ComicBook/{{Irredeemable}}'' -- one of the [[BewareTheSuperman Plutonian's]] foster fathers taught him that he should never use his powers for personal gain, so he didn't say anything when he [[XRayVision saw]] the early stages of his mother's cancer.
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* [[Franchise/MarvelUniverse Marvel's]] ''ComicBook/CivilWar2006'' story arc opens on a group of supers with a reality TV show, which ends very badly. Borders on DiabolusExMachina given that the ensuing disaster was predicated on a villain who'd previously been CListFodder at best suddenly becoming a PersonOfMassDestruction.
* ComicBook/BoosterGold initially became a "hero" because he wanted to make money off the fame and the endorsements that would follow. [[GoneHorriblyWrong It didn't go so well]]. After decades of being a ButtMonkey, comic relief, and going through BreakTheHaughty on more than one occasion, he has finally given up on this idea. Instead he's now the protector of time itself; to avoid being erased from history by his enemies he can't let anyone else think that he's anything more than a stupid greedy coward.
* Subverted in ''ComicBook/{{Irredeemable}}'' -- one of the [[BewareTheSuperman Plutonian's]] foster fathers taught him that he should never use his powers for personal gain, so he didn't say anything when he [[XRayVision saw]] the early stages of his mother's cancer.
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* [[Franchise/MarvelUniverse Marvel's]] ''ComicBook/CivilWar'' story arc opens on a group of supers with a reality TV show, which ends very badly. Borders on DiabolusExMachina given that the ensuing disaster was predicated on a villain who'd previously been CListFodder at best suddenly becoming a PersonOfMassDestruction.
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* [[Franchise/MarvelUniverse Marvel's]] ''ComicBook/CivilWar'' ''ComicBook/CivilWar2006'' story arc opens on a group of supers with a reality TV show, which ends very badly. Borders on DiabolusExMachina given that the ensuing disaster was predicated on a villain who'd previously been CListFodder at best suddenly becoming a PersonOfMassDestruction.
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** This aspect of his origins is explored in a ''WhatIf?'' story, where Spider-Man realizes that stopping the thief would be good for his publicity. He later becomes a manager for other costumed heroes wanting a taste of the superstar life, including the X-Men who gains a much better public image as a result. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, ignoring the crime-fighting and neglecting their combat skills gets them killed.]]
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** This aspect of his origins is explored in a ''WhatIf?'' ''WhatIf'' story, where Spider-Man realizes that stopping the thief would be good for his publicity. He later becomes a manager for other costumed heroes wanting a taste of the superstar life, including the X-Men who gains a much better public image as a result. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, ignoring the crime-fighting and neglecting their combat skills gets them killed.]]
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Whenever a character consciously goes against the rule of ''WesternAnimation/TheLorax2012'', he soon finds out that using supernatural abilities for personal gain can be very bad for you. Karma seems to have it in for people who [[GoodPowersBadPeople want to use their powers for something other than saving people or fighting crime]]. This seems to be limited to TheHero, as the BigBad is able to get away with anything.
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Whenever a character consciously goes against the rule of ''WesternAnimation/TheLorax2012'', WithGreatPowerComesGreatResponsibility, he soon finds out that using supernatural abilities for personal gain can be very bad for you. Karma seems to have it in for people who [[GoodPowersBadPeople want to use their powers for something other than saving people or fighting crime]]. This seems to be limited to TheHero, as the BigBad is able to get away with anything.
