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For various reasons, DoesntLikeGuns is a common thing with comic book style superheroes and supervillains (whether it's ethics, style, or something else). While ProtoSuperhero vigilantes like Radio/TheShadow or Radio/TheLoneRanger often went armed, the Golden Age supers who came after them typically relied upon their extraordinary abilities over firearms. Even before UsefulNotes/TheComicsCode was written, it was rare to see ''superpowered'' heroes with guns. Then some heroes who broke this rule caught on, and soon more and more heroes and villains began using guns. This soon became closely associated with the NinetiesAntiHero, and therefore also [[DiscreditedTrope fell out of favor]] when that trope did.

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For various reasons, DoesntLikeGuns is a common thing with comic book style superheroes and supervillains (whether it's ethics, style, or something else). While ProtoSuperhero vigilantes like Radio/TheShadow or Radio/TheLoneRanger often went armed, the Golden Age supers who came after them typically relied upon their extraordinary abilities over firearms. Even before UsefulNotes/TheComicsCode MediaNotes/TheComicsCode was written, it was rare to see ''superpowered'' heroes with guns. Then some heroes who broke this rule caught on, and soon more and more heroes and villains began using guns. This soon became closely associated with the NinetiesAntiHero, and therefore also [[DiscreditedTrope fell out of favor]] when that trope did.



%%* In ''VideoGame/BatmanSunsoft'' for the UsefulNotes/GameBoy, Batman's gun is prominent on his sprite.

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* ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'': One of the various versions of the Crimson Chin is the [[NinetiesAntiHero 80s overly muscular weapon toting Crimson Chin]], who is an obvious nod to UsefulNotes/TheDarkAgeOfComicBooks.

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* ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'': One of the various versions of the Crimson Chin is the [[NinetiesAntiHero 80s overly muscular weapon toting Crimson Chin]], who is an obvious nod to UsefulNotes/TheDarkAgeOfComicBooks.MediaNotes/TheDarkAgeOfComicBooks.
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*** Although not a power ''per se'', [[Characters/X23LauraKinney X-23]]'s background as an assassin included extensive firearms training, and she readily uses guns in concert with her innate abilities and other skills (though {{Flanderization}} has led many writers to forget this aspect of her character).
*** Characters/{{Cable|NathanSummers}} of ''ComicBook/XForce.'' His guns have a tremendous variety of size and improbability of design. One example from the Phalanx Covenant arc: one barrel the size of his head, and ''several smaller barrels beneath?'' He routinely uses guns [[{{BFG}} larger than his own body]], and Cable is a large man. Though he has immense [[MindOverMatter telekinetic powers]], Cable long relied on guns because the bulk of his power is spent simply keeping an incurable virus from killing him.

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*** Although not a power ''per se'', [[Characters/X23LauraKinney [[Characters/MarvelComicsLauraKinney X-23]]'s background as an assassin included extensive firearms training, and she readily uses guns in concert with her innate abilities and other skills (though {{Flanderization}} has led many writers to forget this aspect of her character).
*** Characters/{{Cable|NathanSummers}} [[Characters/MarvelComicsCable Cable]] of ''ComicBook/XForce.'' His guns have a tremendous variety of size and improbability of design. One example from the Phalanx Covenant arc: one barrel the size of his head, and ''several smaller barrels beneath?'' He routinely uses guns [[{{BFG}} larger than his own body]], and Cable is a large man. Though he has immense [[MindOverMatter telekinetic powers]], Cable long relied on guns because the bulk of his power is spent simply keeping an incurable virus from killing him.



** ''Comicbook/MoonKnight'' has on occasion used weapons. But then again, he is a former mercenary and soldier (And in the Ultimate Universe, a former Navy Seal), and is known to be a dark subversion of ThouShaltNotKill, so it's not exactly out of place. It's also one of the characteristics that separate him from [[AlternateCompanyEquivalent that other]] [[ComicBook/{{Batman}} Knight.]] His general aversion of this trope has less to do with morality than with pride, i.e. not wanting his opponents to think they intimidate him.

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** ''Comicbook/MoonKnight'' [[Characters/MarvelComicsMoonKnight Moon Knight]] has on occasion used weapons. But then again, he is a former mercenary and soldier (And in the Ultimate Universe, a former Navy Seal), and is known to be a dark subversion of ThouShaltNotKill, so it's not exactly out of place. It's also one of the characteristics that separate him from [[AlternateCompanyEquivalent that other]] [[ComicBook/{{Batman}} Knight.]] His general aversion of this trope has less to do with morality than with pride, i.e. not wanting his opponents to think they intimidate him.



** ''ComicBook/ThePunisher'' is based on this, since he's essentially an answer to the question: "what would a vigilante with a Batman-like tragic past, no massive amount of wealth and no interest in ThouShaltNotKill be like?", and his creator has cited Mack Bolan (majorly) and the Shadow (minorly) as inspirations. It's been inverted on occasion- giving the trained soldier actual superpowers- but these never seem to last and he always goes back to guns to take out criminals.
** Night Raven, as apt for an homage to the Shadow and the Spider.

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** ''ComicBook/ThePunisher'' [[Characters/MarvelComicsFrankCastle The Punisher]] is based on this, since he's essentially an answer to the question: "what would a vigilante with a Batman-like tragic past, no massive amount of wealth and no interest in ThouShaltNotKill be like?", and his creator has cited Mack Bolan (majorly) and the Shadow (minorly) as inspirations. It's been inverted on occasion- giving the trained soldier actual superpowers- but these never seem to last and he always goes back to guns to take out criminals.
** Night Raven, ComicBook/NightRaven, as apt for an homage to the Shadow and the Spider.



** Characters/{{Deadpool|WadeWilson}}: [[BreakingTheFourthWall Hey guys, I also like using guns, too!]] Especially cause they make me look TwentyPercentMoreAwesome! Not that I need them cause I got some mad skills with by katana blades and can shrug off it off with my HealingFactor, but it certainly makes my fights with baddies [[CombatPragmatist a whole lot less unnecessarily frustrating]].

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** Characters/{{Deadpool|WadeWilson}}: [[Characters/MarvelComicsDeadpool Deadpool]]: [[BreakingTheFourthWall Hey guys, I also like using guns, too!]] Especially cause they make me look TwentyPercentMoreAwesome! Not that I need them cause I got some mad skills with by katana blades and can shrug off it off with my HealingFactor, but it certainly makes my fights with baddies [[CombatPragmatist a whole lot less unnecessarily frustrating]].
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** Arsenal from ''ComicBook/TeenTitans'' used a pair of handguns and other weapons. He stopped using guns for a little while (but kept using things like crossbows) but returned to using them in ''[[ComicBook/BatmanAndTheOutsiders The Outsiders]]''. Then [[SidekickGraduationsStick he became Red Arrow]], and ditched every weapon he had other than his trusty bow and [[TrickArrow arrow]].

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** Arsenal from ''ComicBook/TeenTitans'' used a pair of handguns and other weapons. He stopped using guns for a little while (but kept using things like crossbows) but returned to using them in ''[[ComicBook/BatmanAndTheOutsiders The Outsiders]]''.''ComicBook/{{Outsiders|2003}}''. Then [[SidekickGraduationsStick he became Red Arrow]], and ditched every weapon he had other than his trusty bow and [[TrickArrow arrow]].
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** ComicBook/{{Deathlok}} (aka Michael Collins) has a [[CoolGun plasma gun]], [[ExaggeratedTrope plasma rifle]], and [[SerialEscalation plasma grenade launcher]]. This is in addition to his [[BadassBookworm intelligence, hacking skills]], and [[LightningBruiser other]] [[NighInvulnerability super powers]]. His main challenge is usually to overcome his adversaries while preserving his ThouShaltNotKill ideology.

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** ComicBook/{{Deathlok}} (aka Michael Collins) has a [[CoolGun plasma gun]], gun, [[ExaggeratedTrope plasma rifle]], and [[SerialEscalation plasma grenade launcher]]. This is in addition to his [[BadassBookworm intelligence, hacking skills]], and [[LightningBruiser other]] [[NighInvulnerability super powers]]. His main challenge is usually to overcome his adversaries while preserving his ThouShaltNotKill ideology.



* In the ComicBook/DisneyDucksComicUniverse, it's well known that Donald Duck has a superhero identity, Paperinik the [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Devilish Avenger]]-and in pretty much any incarnation, he carries some, and a bit less known that he's actually an UnscrupulousHero that started hunting criminals because they pissed him off before softening up. Almost forgotten is that in his first stories he carried a [[CoolGuns Colt 1911]]. He eventually stopped carrying it-and exchanged it for ray guns made by Gyro (most famously the paralizer, the DisintegratorRay and the multi-purpose gun combining both).

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* In the ComicBook/DisneyDucksComicUniverse, it's well known that Donald Duck has a superhero identity, Paperinik the [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Devilish Avenger]]-and in pretty much any incarnation, he carries some, and a bit less known that he's actually an UnscrupulousHero that started hunting criminals because they pissed him off before softening up. Almost forgotten is that in his first stories he carried a [[CoolGuns Colt 1911]].1911. He eventually stopped carrying it-and exchanged it for ray guns made by Gyro (most famously the paralizer, the DisintegratorRay and the multi-purpose gun combining both).
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** Neon Ridwr fights crime, carries a high-tech pistol, and is implied to have the ability to give engines superhuman abilities.

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** Neon Ridwr Rider fights crime, carries a high-tech pistol, and is implied to have the ability to give engines superhuman abilities.
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* When Mark Gray becomes the Phantom Prowler to battle Freddy Kruger in ''Film/ANightmareOnElmStreet5TheDreamChild'', he prominently uses a pair of pistols.

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* In ''ComicBook/AstroCity'', Hollowpoint and the Blue Knight[[note]]As well as his successors, the Blue Knight'''s'''[[/note]] predominantly use firearms.

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** Early heroes who used firearms include Air Ace and the Cloak of Night.
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* The Blue Knight is ''ComicBook/AstroCity'''s take on the NinetiesAntiHero, and totes plenty of firepower.

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* The In ''ComicBook/AstroCity'', Hollowpoint and the Blue Knight is ''ComicBook/AstroCity'''s take on Knight[[note]]As well as his successors, the NinetiesAntiHero, and totes plenty of firepower.Blue Knight'''s'''[[/note]] predominantly use firearms.

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* ''Literature/PleaseDontTellMyParentsImASupervillain:'' VigilanteMan Judgment is described as being on the "murderous psychopaths super-powered list" but generally uses a pistol in combat.

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VigilanteMan Judgment is described as being on the "murderous psychopaths super-powered list" but generally uses a pistol in combat. combat.
** Neon Ridwr fights crime, carries a high-tech pistol, and is implied to have the ability to give engines superhuman abilities.
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** ''ComicBook/ThePunisher'' is based on this, since he's essentially an answer to the question: "what would a vigilante with a Batman-like tragic past, no massive amount of wealth and no interest in ThouShaltNotKill be like?", and his creator has cited Mack Bolan (majorly) and the Shadow (minorly) as inspirations. It's been inverted on occasion- giving the trained soldier actual superpowers- but these never seem to last and he always goes but to guns and sharp objects to take out criminals.

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** ''ComicBook/ThePunisher'' is based on this, since he's essentially an answer to the question: "what would a vigilante with a Batman-like tragic past, no massive amount of wealth and no interest in ThouShaltNotKill be like?", and his creator has cited Mack Bolan (majorly) and the Shadow (minorly) as inspirations. It's been inverted on occasion- giving the trained soldier actual superpowers- but these never seem to last and he always goes but back to guns and sharp objects to take out criminals.
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* ''WesternAnimation/FairlyOddParents'': One of the various versions of the Crimson Chin is the 80s overly muscular weapon toting Crimson Chin, who is an obvious nod to UsefulNotes/TheDarkAgeOfComicBooks.

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* ''WesternAnimation/FairlyOddParents'': ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'': One of the various versions of the Crimson Chin is the [[NinetiesAntiHero 80s overly muscular weapon toting Crimson Chin, Chin]], who is an obvious nod to UsefulNotes/TheDarkAgeOfComicBooks.
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* ''WesternAnimation/FairlyOddParents'': One of the various versions of the Crimson Chin is the 80s overly muscular weapon toting Crimson Chin, who is an obvious nod to UsefulNotes/TheDarkAgeOfComicBooks.
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** The fourth incarnation of ComicBook/{{Venom}}, Flash Thompson, being former military, uses various firearms, along with the powers provided by the alien symbiote suit.

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** The fourth incarnation of ComicBook/{{Venom}}, Flash Thompson, being former military, uses various firearms, along with the powers provided by the alien symbiote suit. He continues this after losing the Venom Symbiote and becoming the next Anti-Venom.
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* In ''Webcomic/GlitterAndGuilt'', [[MagicalGirlWarrior Sweetheart]]'s weapon is a magical sidearm, and WordOfGod says that she can transform it into a variety of other firearms.

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* In ''Webcomic/GlitterAndGuilt'', [[MagicalGirlWarrior Sweetheart]]'s weapon is a magical sidearm, and WordOfGod says that [[MultiRangedMaster she can transform it into a variety of other firearms.firearms]].



* [[TheNineties 90s Kid]] of ''WebVideo/AtopTheFourthWall'' parodies this, saying the coolest superhero ever would be named "Bloodgun", and he'd be a man made out of guns, even his head.

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* [[TheNineties 90s Kid]] of ''WebVideo/AtopTheFourthWall'' parodies {{parodie|dTrope}}s this, saying the coolest superhero ever would be named "Bloodgun", "[[NinetiesAntiHero Bloodgun]]", and he'd be a man made out of guns, even his head.

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* [[TheNineties 90s Kid]] of ''WebVideo/AtopTheFourthWall'' parodies this, saying the coolest superhero ever would be named "Bloodgun", and he'd be a man made out of guns, even his head.
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*** Simon Baz wields a handgun in addition to his [[GreenLanternRing power ring]].

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* [[TheNineties 90s Kid]] of ''WebVideo/AtopTheFourthWall'' parodies this, saying the coolest superhero ever would be named "Bloodgun", and he'd be a man made out of guns, even his head.



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** Black Condor originally carried a ray gun of unclear origin that could immobilize people and cut through inorganic material. This was dropped after DC Comics acquired the character from Quality Comics.
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* Cliff's WeaponOfChoice as ComicBook/TheRocketeer is a Mauser C96 Broomhandle Pistol.

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** [[Characters/MarvelComicsGammaMutates Red She-Hulk]] was seen brandishing an automatic weapon. She holds her Uzi confidently, proving that she has had plenty of training & experience. Her bold confidence may affect the effectiveness of her marksmanship.

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** [[Characters/MarvelComicsGammaMutates ''ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk'':
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*** In ''ComicBook/TheChildrensCrusade'', the new Captain America and Bucky seen in the future timeline use handguns.
** Marvel's Deathlok (aka Michael Collins) has a [[CoolGun plasma gun]], [[ExaggeratedTrope plasma rifle]], and [[SerialEscalation plasma grenade launcher]]. This is in addition to his [[BadassBookworm intelligence, hacking skills]], and [[LightningBruiser other]] [[NighInvulnerability super powers]]. His main challenge is usually to overcome his adversaries while preserving his ThouShaltNotKill ideology.

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*** In ''ComicBook/TheChildrensCrusade'', ''ComicBook/AvengersTheChildrensCrusade'', the new Captain America and Bucky seen in the future timeline use handguns.
** Marvel's Deathlok ComicBook/{{Deathlok}} (aka Michael Collins) has a [[CoolGun plasma gun]], [[ExaggeratedTrope plasma rifle]], and [[SerialEscalation plasma grenade launcher]]. This is in addition to his [[BadassBookworm intelligence, hacking skills]], and [[LightningBruiser other]] [[NighInvulnerability super powers]]. His main challenge is usually to overcome his adversaries while preserving his ThouShaltNotKill ideology.
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** [[Characters/BatmanDeathstroke Deathstroke]] who in this case is a supervillain packing heat. He frequently uses firearms both to make a living as an assassin for hire and in various battles against other Superheroes and villains. Though in some comics and adaptations this particular set of skills is downplayed (and in the case of the ''WesternAnimation/{{Teen Titans|2003}}'' cartoon omitted altogether) by focusing on his [[McNinja Ninjaesque]] and Sword using qualities.

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** [[Characters/BatmanDeathstroke Deathstroke]] Characters/{{Deathstroke}} who in this case is a supervillain packing heat. He frequently uses firearms both to make a living as an assassin for hire and in various battles against other Superheroes and villains. Though in some comics and adaptations this particular set of skills is downplayed (and in the case of the ''WesternAnimation/{{Teen Titans|2003}}'' cartoon omitted altogether) by focusing on his [[McNinja Ninjaesque]] and Sword using qualities.
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*** [[Characters/XMen90sMembers Bishop]], as a cop from a future not unlike that of ComicBook/JudgeDredd, used guns when he first arrived in the main timeline, and an ongoing CharacterDevelopment plotline for him was learning to tone it down and not use lethal force. He also had the power to shoot energy rays but used guns frequently as his power depended on external sources of energy to redirect. One version of his guns actually channeled his own powers.

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*** [[Characters/XMen90sMembers Bishop]], Bishop, as a cop from a future not unlike that of ComicBook/JudgeDredd, used guns when he first arrived in the main timeline, and an ongoing CharacterDevelopment plotline for him was learning to tone it down and not use lethal force. He also had the power to shoot energy rays but used guns frequently as his power depended on external sources of energy to redirect. One version of his guns actually channeled his own powers.
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[[HavingAGayOldTime No, not that kind of heat.]]

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[[HavingAGayOldTime [[HaveAGayOldTime No, not that kind of heat.]] [[PlayingWithFire Or that.]]

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