Comments on: How to Name Your Character–Superheroes and Otherwise http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/ How to write a superhero book, comic book or superhero novel and get it published Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:42:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: YoungAuthor http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-198299 YoungAuthor Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:20:09 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-198299 ^^ that above post is mine. ^^ that above post is mine.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-198297 Anonymous Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:18:54 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-198297 Thank you. That was extremely helpful! i've changed my batman character (Kane) to be the Crimson Avenger. Thank you. That was extremely helpful! i’ve changed my batman character (Kane) to be the Crimson Avenger.

]]> By: B. McKenzie http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-198291 B. McKenzie Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:04:08 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-198291 You could try basing a name on something besides the superpowers. I have <a href="http://www.superheronation.com/2011/11/06/ideas-for-authors-stuck-on-superhero-names/" / rel="nofollow">some ideas here</a>. You could try basing a name on something besides the superpowers. I have some ideas here.

]]> By: YoungAuthor http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-198095 YoungAuthor Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:31:53 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-198095 Any suggestions for a speed super hero? I've come up with Acceleration and Velocity but i can't think of any better ones. (i have a speed super villain named darkhorse so suggestions for that are welcome too.) Electric-based super hero with the name Volt. suggestions are welcome. i have a batman like gun toting super hero which is currently named the Scarlet Avenger but i'd like a better name (carries knives and and bows(crossbow included). All feedback is welcome. Also it would help if anyone went to the Superhero creation quesitionaire and gave me some advice there. Thank you! Any suggestions for a speed super hero? I’ve come up with Acceleration and Velocity but i can’t think of any better ones. (i have a speed super villain named darkhorse so suggestions for that are welcome too.) Electric-based super hero with the name Volt. suggestions are welcome. i have a batman like gun toting super hero which is currently named the Scarlet Avenger but i’d like a better name (carries knives and and bows(crossbow included). All feedback is welcome. Also it would help if anyone went to the Superhero creation quesitionaire and gave me some advice there. Thank you!

]]> By: B. McKenzie http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-194461 B. McKenzie Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:11:06 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-194461 It does strike me as a bit cliche, but if the ancient conspiracy feel is intentional, I think "Illuminati" is okay. It does strike me as a bit cliche, but if the ancient conspiracy feel is intentional, I think “Illuminati” is okay.

]]> By: David http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-194417 David Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:24:44 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-194417 Hey. I am working on a vampire novel series and in it, I have four vampire families, all of which are a part of the Illuminati bloodline. Is the name "Illuminati" an okay name to use, or too cliche? Hey. I am working on a vampire novel series and in it, I have four vampire families, all of which are a part of the Illuminati bloodline. Is the name “Illuminati” an okay name to use, or too cliche?

]]> By: John http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-190937 John Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:20:59 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-190937 Ok. Here is some more information the guy with a space rock is 16 and he hates letting people down. The fire twinn iss a girl who is always ready to fight yet she is not good at planninng. The water twin is calm and she has a crush on the guy with a space rock she always thinks things through. Animalia is a wise native american who is very into his abilities. They are all 16years old. Could someone please help. Ok. Here is some more information the guy with a space rock is 16 and he hates letting people down. The fire twinn iss a girl who is always ready to fight yet she is not good at planninng. The water twin is calm and she has a crush on the guy with a space rock she always thinks things through. Animalia is a wise native american who is very into his abilities. They are all 16years old. Could someone please help.

]]> By: John http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-190397 John Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:02:04 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-190397 Ok I am writing a superhero team novel. I can not come up with a team name. The natural leader has a spce rock that when he holds his body is coated with a super strong metal. Two of them are twins and one has fire powers and the other water. The last member can turn into any animal that he has actualy seen. The only name I have is the last one and it is Animalia. I have no secret identity names either. Ok I am writing a superhero team novel. I can not come up with a team name. The natural leader has a spce rock that when he holds his body is coated with a super strong metal. Two of them are twins and one has fire powers and the other water. The last member can turn into any animal that he has actualy seen. The only name I have is the last one and it is Animalia. I have no secret identity names either.

]]> By: GigawattConduit http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-181698 GigawattConduit Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:04:43 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-181698 I've come up with several characters, and I think their superhero names need some work. 1) Buzzshock: Electric hero. Alternate names considered were Conduit, Amp, and Gigawatt. 2) Pulse: Creates soundwaves. Soundwave I'm sure is copyrighted, and Boombox sounded too kiddie to me. 3) Circuit: Technology hero. Alternate names were Android and Cyborg. 4) Avenger: Gun based hero. I also thought of Seraph and Gunslinger for her. 5) Dragon: Teenage hero with fire powers and a dragon tattoo. Also thought of Kid Ninja and Kenshin. 6) Serpent: Teenage hero with water powers. 7) Xenomorph: Alien with shapeshifting powers. 8) Reaper: Alien who can absorb powers. Please let me know what you think of these names or any other names I didn't think of. I’ve come up with several characters, and I think their superhero names need some work.

1) Buzzshock: Electric hero. Alternate names considered were Conduit, Amp, and Gigawatt.

2) Pulse: Creates soundwaves. Soundwave I’m sure is copyrighted, and Boombox sounded too kiddie to me.

3) Circuit: Technology hero. Alternate names were Android and Cyborg.

4) Avenger: Gun based hero. I also thought of Seraph and Gunslinger for her.

5) Dragon: Teenage hero with fire powers and a dragon tattoo. Also thought of Kid Ninja and Kenshin.

6) Serpent: Teenage hero with water powers.

7) Xenomorph: Alien with shapeshifting powers.

8) Reaper: Alien who can absorb powers.

Please let me know what you think of these names or any other names I didn’t think of.

]]> By: Indigo http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-181330 Indigo Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:44:51 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-181330 For the second character you mentioned-the one with the sound/color abilities-how about Prism, Spectrum, Illuminate, or something along those lines? For the second character you mentioned-the one with the sound/color abilities-how about Prism, Spectrum, Illuminate, or something along those lines?

]]> By: Comicbookguy117 http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-181262 Comicbookguy117 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:22:11 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-181262 Also, side note, I've got another character. Reall foul-mouthed tomboy type. Anyway, she's got the ability to turn soundwaves into vibrantly-colored energy. Each color carries slightly different properties. I codenamed her Shock Jock because of her powers and her foul-mouth. But all together with the others, I'm not sure how I feel about it as a codename. What do you guys think? Also, side note, I’ve got another character. Reall foul-mouthed tomboy type. Anyway, she’s got the ability to turn soundwaves into vibrantly-colored energy. Each color carries slightly different properties. I codenamed her Shock Jock because of her powers and her foul-mouth. But all together with the others, I’m not sure how I feel about it as a codename. What do you guys think?

]]> By: Comicbookguy117 http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-181259 Comicbookguy117 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:17:24 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-181259 Ok I'm not sure if this article is discussing the birth names or codenames of characters. But I have a question about a codename of a recently created character. Ok so this character is going to be part of a group of superteens. She is a girly-girl who constantly tries to keep the peace between teammates, citing the 'power of friendship'. She also happens to be a humanoid monster with light purple skin who can turn into a hulking bigfoot-like creature with thick purple fur. Now the color, at this point, is changeable. I just went with purple skin/fur because the first codename that popped in my head was Lilac. Because of the color, her personality and general sweetness. Other possibilities include Fushia Freak and Monstergirl. The latter is so original isn't it? Lol. But seriously, her codename is giving me a little more trouble than the other members. Can anyone offer any advice? Ok I’m not sure if this article is discussing the birth names or codenames of characters. But I have a question about a codename of a recently created character. Ok so this character is going to be part of a group of superteens. She is a girly-girl who constantly tries to keep the peace between teammates, citing the ‘power of friendship’. She also happens to be a humanoid monster with light purple skin who can turn into a hulking bigfoot-like creature with thick purple fur. Now the color, at this point, is changeable. I just went with purple skin/fur because the first codename that popped in my head was Lilac. Because of the color, her personality and general sweetness. Other possibilities include Fushia Freak and Monstergirl. The latter is so original isn’t it? Lol. But seriously, her codename is giving me a little more trouble than the other members. Can anyone offer any advice?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-174504 Anonymous Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:26:14 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-174504 She can't spontaneously take on any characters powers. She has to see the character using their powers before she can copy his/her/it's abilities. She has to wait at least two hours before taking on other powers. It is possible for her to only wait one hour, but this is extremely dangerous to herself and others, as she will not be able to properly control the powers. When she copies somebody's powers, she can only wield them at half strength. She can’t spontaneously take on any characters powers. She has to see the character using their powers before she can copy his/her/it’s abilities. She has to wait at least two hours before taking on other powers. It is possible for her to only wait one hour, but this is extremely dangerous to herself and others, as she will not be able to properly control the powers.

When she copies somebody’s powers, she can only wield them at half strength.

]]> By: Indigo http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-174496 Indigo Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:03:23 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-174496 When you say assimilate, do you mean that she can take on the powers/abilities of any video game character she chooses? The most obvious weakness is that the powers only last for ten minutes..how long does she have to "recharge" before she can take on a different set of powers? Could you perhaps post a more detailed description of her powers? I'm having a little trouble understanding it... When you say assimilate, do you mean that she can take on the powers/abilities of any video game character she chooses? The most obvious weakness is that the powers only last for ten minutes..how long does she have to “recharge” before she can take on a different set of powers? Could you perhaps post a more detailed description of her powers? I’m having a little trouble understanding it…

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.superheronation.com/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/comment-page-2/#comment-174477 Anonymous Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:03:09 +0000 http://www.superheronation.com/blog/2007/10/15/character-naming-superheroes-and-otherwise/#comment-174477 What name would you suggest for a character who has the ability to assimilate the powers of video game characters? The catch to her powers is that she can only take on one character's powers at once, the powers (for her) are half strength, and she can only use them for ten minutes. What weaknesses might a character like that have? What name would you suggest for a character who has the ability to assimilate the powers of video game characters?
The catch to her powers is that she can only take on one character’s powers at once, the powers (for her) are half strength, and she can only use them for ten minutes. What weaknesses might a character like that have?

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