Anti-hero reccomendations
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It's not fanfiction, but I recommend the various Elric of Melnibone books by Michael Moorcock.
For anti-hero fanfiction.. hmm. Anything with John Constantine in it? A lot of badass Ranma fics start in this direction, but Ranma never makes it to the status of 'hero' of any sort because all he does is kick around various Nerima assholes and otherwise clear up his own problems.
Actually.. I suppose Nabiki from "A Very Scary Thought" would qualify. Not really one of my favorites anymore, but it was a fun read when I read it first.
For anti-hero fanfiction.. hmm. Anything with John Constantine in it? A lot of badass Ranma fics start in this direction, but Ranma never makes it to the status of 'hero' of any sort because all he does is kick around various Nerima assholes and otherwise clear up his own problems.
Actually.. I suppose Nabiki from "A Very Scary Thought" would qualify. Not really one of my favorites anymore, but it was a fun read when I read it first.
There's Gaijin by Carrotglace
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/404359/1/
I really, really, really, hate SI's, but this works extremely well. It's often goddamned hilarious. It has Sailor Moon along with other things.
And an oldie, but goodie
Dire Fates a Hellblazer/AMG crossover
it's complete and badass, with a complete sequel as well.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/273422/1/
You don't need to know much from either series
It's top notch.
For really good antihero fiction there's
Heroes Die and Blade of Tyshalle
by Matthew Woodring Stover
These are spectacular fun with grit and balls. Big gritty balls hahahaha
These are must own...no question.
In Manga, Blade of the Immortal is pretty decent, and I agree with Alathon that Moorcock's Elric series is great.
Have fun reading.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/404359/1/
I really, really, really, hate SI's, but this works extremely well. It's often goddamned hilarious. It has Sailor Moon along with other things.
And an oldie, but goodie
Dire Fates a Hellblazer/AMG crossover
it's complete and badass, with a complete sequel as well.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/273422/1/
You don't need to know much from either series
It's top notch.
For really good antihero fiction there's
Heroes Die and Blade of Tyshalle
by Matthew Woodring Stover
These are spectacular fun with grit and balls. Big gritty balls hahahaha
These are must own...no question.
In Manga, Blade of the Immortal is pretty decent, and I agree with Alathon that Moorcock's Elric series is great.
Have fun reading.
The Misadventures of Darius Davion
"Darius, a holder of our nation's highest awards for gallantry and a byword for bravery across known space, was in fact a coward, a bully, a cheat, a womanising lecher, a regicide, a deserter and much else besides."
Sounds like an anti-hero to me. It's set in the Battletech Universe and the stories range across the thirty or so years before the Clans arrive.
"Darius, a holder of our nation's highest awards for gallantry and a byword for bravery across known space, was in fact a coward, a bully, a cheat, a womanising lecher, a regicide, a deserter and much else besides."
Sounds like an anti-hero to me. It's set in the Battletech Universe and the stories range across the thirty or so years before the Clans arrive.
But don't forget that classic anti-hero:
Sir Harry Paget Flashman, coward, cad, and unbelievably lucky blighter.
Sir Harry Paget Flashman, coward, cad, and unbelievably lucky blighter.
It's not fanfiction, but may I recommend Spider Jerusalem from Transmetropolitan?
He's a wonderful character.
Also, Dark Schneider from Bastard!! and Duke Togo AKA Golgo 13 for more fun.
He's a wonderful character.
Also, Dark Schneider from Bastard!! and Duke Togo AKA Golgo 13 for more fun.