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New superhero concept ideas?

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redskipper95 redskipper95 MemberOP
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#1 ·
So, let’s say you were tasked with dreaming up a brand-new story,
about some fresh superhero,
someone who actually feels like they belong in the 21st century,
with an arc that isn't just a recycled trope,
unlike those exhausted characters
that studios keep churning out in endless sequels
just to pad their bank accounts.

If you had your five minutes of fame,
what kind of hero would you actually cook up?

I'm throwing this out there for a few reasons.
First off, I want to see how creative you guys really are,
second, to see if this whole genre even interests anyone here,
and third, I want to gauge if my own pitch for a new hero is actually any good.
So, let the brainstorming begin.

Who knows, maybe your idea is the winner.
wiredtiger10 wiredtiger10 Member
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#2 ·
I’m basically the 21st-century SUPERHERO ~ wiredtiger10—it’s just that nobody’s made a movie about me yet. You wonder why? Well, duh. A movie about a gypsy superhero would be a massive blockbuster, I'm telling you. And here's the kicker: wiredtiger10 is unreliable, messy, hates helping out, doesn't fit in with society, goes way too hard on everything, and is pretty selfish. Plus, I live to troll people, I couldn't care less about politics, and "ecology" is just a buzzword to me. Women? They're mostly just good for doing laundry and begging for stuff. Anyway, long story short—my "talents" just don't line up with what Hollywood producers are looking for.
bluehound32 bluehound32 Newcomer
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#3 ·
wiredtiger10 said:I’m basically the 21st century’s version of a SUPERHERO ~ wiredtiger10. It's just a shame no one’s made a movie about me yet. You wonder why? Well, a movie about a certain kind of rogue superhero would be a massive blockbuster, but there's a catch: wiredtiger10 is unreliable, inaccurate, unhelpful, socially awkward, lacks any sense of moderation, and is entirely self-centered. I love a good jab at someone else, I couldn't care less about politics, and "environmentalism" is just a buzzword to me. As for women? They're best suited for laundry and errands. To put it simply, my qualities don't exactly align with what Hollywood producers are looking for.

Unfortunately, they actually did make a movie called "John Hancock" about a guy who sounds a lot like you...☕
quietdriver3 quietdriver3 Regular
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#4 ·
I don't know, maybe this feels more like a topic for a comic book strip, or just a way to get things moving a bit on that PDF.
briskmarlin22 briskmarlin22 Newcomer
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#5 ·
Enough with all these SUPERHEROes already. It's about time we saw some antiheroes show up.
wiredtiger10 wiredtiger10 Member
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#6 ·
bluehound32 said:Well, too bad for you—they're filming "Hancock" about some guy who looks just like you...☕

Scandal. I'm filing a lawsuit right now—that little punk Will Smith thinks he can play me, wiredtiger10? Total Scandal.
Zachary Sanchez34 Zachary Sanchez34 Member
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#7 ·
Why bother inventing a new SUPERHERO when we already have SUPERHIKA
redskipper95 redskipper95 MemberOP
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#8 ·
Seriously, you guys have zero imagination when it comes to picking a SUPERHERO... what a weak sentence.

What kind of media are we talking about here? A live-action flick, an animated movie, a comic book, or maybe an online webcomic? Give me the details.

I mean, let’s be real—it all kicks off in a comic book, doesn't it?

Listen, I’ve actually got an idea for this new SUPERHERO, and honestly? It’s freaking brilliant.

Man, it’s like nobody around me has a clue. Seriously.

And that’s exactly why I want to reach out to that brooding guy over at OC—he actually mentioned he'd love to get into acting.
I used to think being a SUPERHERO would be all it's cracked up to be, but then reality hits you like a freight train. I realized that trying to track down the email addresses for any of these actors is a total lost cause. They don't even exist. It’s like they’ve all gone off the grid because they can't be bothered to deal with us. Honestly, it makes sense though—their whole job is just showing up and acting, while everyone else handles the headache of actually telling them what to do.

I swear, I try reaching out to people over in the States to pitch them my ideas, but it’s like shouting into a void. Total radio silence. Honestly, I have zero clue why nobody ever hits me back... it's pretty frustrating.

I’m pretty sure my idea is worth at least ten grand. I mean, come on—imagination is everything, right?
I mean, look, you’ve actually got something solid here, but it feels like nobody even wants to give it a second thought. Honestly, what is that even about?

Anyway, thanks for laying it all out there.
Jason Chavez32 Jason Chavez32 Active Member
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#9 ·
Total spammer Bongo Lee ,
an online activist
part Chinese, part African.
He’s basically a one-man crusade against bank queues and rigid protocols.
The guy doesn't even need food or water—he just recharges via the power grid.
He can blast all sorts of waves and energy beams if he feels like it.
Always reporting live from the front lines straight to the news outlets.

His only real weaknesses? Women and sports betting.
Scott Reyes84 Scott Reyes84 Member
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#10 ·
hahahah. you should definitely check out "Afro Samurai"

Wait, are you talking about CAPTAIN General Electric?
Well, imagine this student named George Washington who was working a side gig as a night watchman over at Pfizer. One night, a bunch of burglars break in, and those nasty thieves end up shoving him right into a swimming pool full of chemicals! Everyone assumed he was a goner, but nope... he rises from the depths as Captain America, the ultimate protector of Chicago! 😁 Btw, that's actually one of my little characters (tm + c, heheheh) from the comics I've been drawing lately.
redskipper95 redskipper95 MemberOP
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#11 ·
So, here’s the basic premise of the movie: Amen.

So, I was reading about this shadowy government agency obsessed with engineering the "perfect" human being. It sounds like something straight out of a low-budget sci-fi flick, right? But seriously, this whole pursuit of perfection through some secret American organization is wild. They’re basically playing God, trying to dial in the ultimate human blueprint. It's creepy, ambitious, and honestly, a little bit unhinged if you think about it too long.
She’s gone and launched this top-secret project called "The Overman," all because she’s obsessed with trying to engineer the perfect human being.
A superior race that’s going to rule everyone else? Yeah, sure. That "project" sounds like some straight-up dystopian nightmare.
It all kicked off back in the early 2000s—specifically with the whole eugenics thing—but honestly, it didn't really hit its stride until it finally made its big debut.
Honestly, all this hype about discovering the DNA double helix? It’s totally overrated. Seriously, it’s not that big of a deal.
Making progress.

Ever since then, that whole group of scientists has been working under the thumb of that organization.
So, they’re talking about running genetic tests on entire families—with their consent, sure—but honestly? It still feels a little sketchy to me.
And even without them having a clue what they’re actually doing, they’re still exactly like that.
It feels like we're seeing more and more kids being diagnosed with autism lately, but if you look closer, a lot of them are actually...
The whole point of that organization was to engineer some kind of super-human.

All those attempts? Total wash. Every single one of them flopped until...
Scientists hadn't even started mapping the human genome back then. It was a different world.
So, they actually went ahead and did it—they created the first baby that looks like it was engineered to be a total powerhouse.
Look, if you want to be the one who actually makes it big, you’ve gotta decide right now that you're going to be the person who pulls it off. It's not just about wishing for it while sitting on your couch; it's about being the guy who actually crosses the finish line.

That was an absolute Amen.

So, here’s the kicker: behind the scenes, that shadowy organization actually pulled off the deal.
It’s basically just like dealing with those massive pharmaceutical giants out here—you know, companies like Pfizer—that are constantly pushing all kinds of different supplements and meds on you.
To all the parents out there dealing with autism who feel like they’ve been sold a bill of goods—where you spent a fortune on "treatments" that didn't actually do anything—I see you. Seriously. It's infuriating. You go through the motions, follow the protocols, and empty your bank accounts thinking you're giving your kid a fighting chance, only to realize you were basically just throwing money into a black hole. It feels like a betrayal when the medical establishment promises the moon and delivers nothing but more stress and empty pockets. You aren't crazy for feeling burned.

Look, I’m just saying—it feels like most kids on the spectrum aren't exactly accidental occurrences. It's like they were designed that way on purpose, you know? Everything about it just points to that.
We’re talking about creating a literal super-human here.

So, what’s the deal with autists?

It's just because they’re painfully aware of how the world actually works, even if they can't do a damn thing to control it.
They trusted their gut, but the scientists? They were out there chasing that feeling and then some.
So, basically, their whole goal was to engineer a human being who wouldn't just have...
Imagine having hyper-developed senses that actually let you stay in total control of everything.
It’s not just about guessing anymore; we need an actual PERSON who can step up and take full control over everything.
So, I was reading about how our bodies basically function like a massive network of stations—think of them as little hubs controlling everything from your brain to your muscles and all those other vital organs. The whole idea is that if you could somehow dial back the intensity or shrink down their activity levels, you might actually get some relief. It’s wild to think about the sheer amount of signaling going on inside us just to keep things running smoothly.
Whether you're looking to crank up those numbers or just scale things up on the fly, you can actually handle all of that in real time using this.
Becoming stronger, smarter, and just more resilient when everything around you starts going to hell.
Where does it stand right now?

In all those attempts, they completely missed the fact that all that...
All these "upgrades" they keep pushing? They’re basically just stripping away the humanity of the guy actually doing the work.
So, here’s the deal: nobody is actually perfect. Even if you managed to build some kind of "flawless" human being, they’d still end up having their own set of glitches and shortcomings. It’s just how it works.
Look, let's be real: biologically speaking, we’re all operating on a finite countdown. It’s like we’re living in some high-stakes sci-fi flick where the runtime is strictly limited. We've only got a certain amount of screen time before the credits roll, and honestly? The clock is always ticking.
It’s basically just one week where you can actually go all out and make the most of everything before things get crazy again.
Skills.
Regarding that whole situation—you know, specifically if his evil brother turns out to be some kind of half-superhuman—
Who actually has a somewhat developed superintelligence? I mean, they've clearly put in the work...
If they start running experiments on him... man, if that guy’s intelligence actually spikes, we are all in serious trouble.
It’s wild how someone can go from being a total legend to a straight-up maniac—like, one day they're a great guy, and the next, they've completely spiraled into some psychopath criminal lifestyle. It happens.
Even his physical health can take a massive hit when things start sliding downhill like that.
I mean, we’re talking about an immunity triggered by superintelligence here—like, if you actually have that kind of mental edge...
It’s basically the golden rule of life: people only start screaming when there’s something in it for them.
Something else is slipping through the cracks.

And that’s exactly how they came up with "Amen." In the movie, they actually land on the name AMEN because...
A true soldier of Christ, fighting for what's right and for everyone's freedom.
At the end of the day, if you're looking for the ultimate prize, nothing beats pure, unadulterated Love. That's the only thing that actually matters.

ADDENDUM

So, you want a definition of autism? Honestly, if you look up the clinical version in some dusty medical textbook, you’ll get a wall of jargon that makes your eyes glaze over. It’s all "neurodevelopmental," "social communication deficits," and "restricted interests." It sounds like something a robot would say at a cocktail party. But let’s be real—it's way more complicated than a Wikipedia entry. It isn't just one thing; it’s a massive spectrum. Think of it like a massive soundboard in a recording studio. For some people, the "sensory" slider is pushed all the way to eleven, making everything from a flickering lightbulb to a distant siren feel like a literal physical assault. For others, the "social cues" dial might be turned way down, making small talk feel like trying to read a foreign language without a dictionary. It’s about how the brain is wired. It affects how you process information, how you interact with the world, and how you experience everything around you. There’s no "normal" version of it, because there's no single way to be human. It’s just a different operating system. Some people find it incredibly challenging, sure, but for many, it’s just... how they function. It’s not a bug; it’s just a different kind of code.

Autism is a lifelong developmental thing... it's not something you just "get over" once you hit adulthood. It’s part of how someone is wired from day one, through the whole grind of life.
The fallout from improper brain development is no joke. Honestly, once things go sideways during those formative stages, you're looking at a whole mess of issues that can stick with someone for life. It’s like trying to run high-end software on a corrupted operating system—no matter how much you patch it later, the glitches are baked right into the hardware.
Cause unknown. Honestly, just one of those mysteries where nobody has a clue what went down.
It totally messes with how you're able to communicate.
When it comes to actually understanding a language, it’s one thing to memorize a dictionary, but it's a whole different beast to actually *get* it.
Time to get playing.
It all comes down to how you handle your relationships with other people.

Savant—basically an autistic individual who’s got some kind of insane, superhuman talent.
You know that specific knack someone has for one particular thing? Like, you meet someone who just absolutely crushes it at math, or they’re a total wizard with coding, or maybe they can fix a car engine just by listening to the sound it makes. It's that raw, innate talent for a certain niche.
Music? Sure, he’s got that down. But honestly, everything else about him is just... underwhelming.

So, basically, geniuses are just outliers—random cases where people happen to be somewhat...
So, did they actually manage to engineer any geniuses when it comes to music or math?
Regarding that second area—yeah, it’s still looking pretty weak compared to everything else.
It’s all about what you can actually bring to the table.

Look, I’ll apologize in advance if I sound a bit blunt about this...
Look, we gotta remember that people on the spectrum are actual human beings. They’ve got souls, they’ve got feelings, and they deserve to be treated like anyone else. Period.
That’s exactly how it’s done—with plenty of love and a little bit of respect, honestly.
So, here’s my latest attempt at spinning a story about this autistic guy who keeps claiming that...
Having superpowers doesn't actually make you a great person—it’s the size of your heart that counts.
It really comes down to how much he’s actually willing to put in—not just loving other people, but his connection with God, too. It's about whether he can actually live that out and pass it on to others.
Just put that love out there toward other people.
Look, let’s be real here—this whole thing was clearly written with the intention of making healthy people feel like they're doing everything wrong.
I was trying to shine a light on people with autism and the struggles they face
in their day-to-day lives, using a format that actually sticks so everyone
could realize they need to step up for them—whether that's through donations or just
showing some genuine empathy and love, which honestly heals everything.

Basically, love is the ultimate healer here, and the whole point of the movie
is to spread that vibe to the audience and ultimately make them
better human beings.

Plus, they didn't just sharpen his senses or give him better control over
the stations; they made him way more sensitive. Throughout the film, he
could feel all the world's pain and suffering, and that’s exactly why
he felt such a deep, heartfelt drive to help the people around him.
redskipper95 redskipper95 MemberOP
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#12 ·
READER DISCLAIMER:

THIS STORY (OR MOVIE SCRIPT) IS STRAIGHT-UP FICTION. IT HAS ZERO BASIS IN REALITY OR ACTUAL EVENTS. CONSIDER THIS A WORK OF FANTASY BORN FROM THE AUTHOR'S IMAGINATION—A WILD "WHAT IF" EXPLORING THE ORIGINS OF HIGHLY UNIQUE, SPIRITUALLY ENLIGHTENED BEINGS WHO, IN OUR WORLD, WOULD likely be diagnosed under the autism spectrum (including Autism, Asperger’s, Kanner Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Rett Syndrome, and other neurodivergent conditions).
redskipper95 redskipper95 MemberOP
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#13 ·
I’m writing this because I want to shine a light on the incredibly deep and fascinating world of people on the spectrum. It’s a side of life that most people just don't get, and honestly, we need to start looking at how we can actually build a society where they aren't just sidelined, but truly belong
redskipper95 redskipper95 MemberOP
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#14 ·
If you're looking to dive deeper into the world of autism and figure out how we can actually support people in making a bigger impact on their communities, feel free to hit me up via email at vladimir.draskovic@t.ht.hr
redskipper95 redskipper95 MemberOP
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#15 ·
If you're dying to see how I’d actually direct a movie based on this whole new superhero concept, go ahead and head over to my blog.
redskipper95 redskipper95 MemberOP
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#16 ·
So, what's the verdict on this new superhero?
quietdriver3 quietdriver3 Regular
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#17 ·
redskipper95 said:So, what’s the verdict on this new superhero guy?

To be honest? The only part that really works for me is that whole Amen wordplay thing.

I guess because of that, I’d probably take the story in a totally different direction altogether. Having a title like that... I don't know, maybe it's already half the battle won, you could just keep building everything around that one little joke.
redskipper95 redskipper95 MemberOP
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#18 ·
quietdriver3 said:Honestly? The only thing I actually dig about this is the whole "Amen" wordplay.

And honestly, that’s exactly why I’d take the story in a totally different direction. You’ve already done half the work just by having a title like that—you just gotta lean into the joke.

So, here’s the deal:
The "Amens" are basically people with superpowers; we're talking heightened senses they can manipulate, cells they can direct to grow at will, telepathic awareness, stuff like that. They aren't all the same, and the first one who is truly an "Amen"
was born back in 1990.
The concept works for more than just comics; you could turn this into a movie or even a series acting as a sequel to a film.
To be fair, this is the first idea of mine that actually feels commercially viable. I’ve even got a solid outline posted on my blog if you want to check it out:

Anyway, if anyone’s interested, I have a few other stories that would kill as comics or films/series. Right now, I'm working on an idea about two antiheroes constantly clashing with each other.

To wrap this up, the "Amen" idea is unique because the main hero dies at the end of the movie, which prevents anyone from dragging out the story with cheap sequels and ruining the whole vibe.

Basically, this idea is proof that coming up with a good story isn't actually that hard. The real nightmare is execution—it's incredibly tough to pull together a crew that's actually willing and able to make it happen.
redskipper95 redskipper95 MemberOP
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#19 ·
My blog is going through a bit of a makeover right now, so I can't really show off the menu just yet.
redskipper95 redskipper95 MemberOP
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#20 ·
redskipper95 said:I'm currently tearing my blog apart for a total redesign, so the menu is pretty much broken right now.

You can find the blog over at this URL:

http://firstamericanhero.blogspot.com

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