So this effort came about through a discussion with a guy in my period one creative writing class. Now, normally, when people pose a hypothetical idea, they move one. Not me. I sieze the idea and run with it until people praise my creative genius or yell at me for taking something way too seriously. Usually its the later. But this idea was stronger than most. He said that he was trying to create a Leauge of Extrodinary Gentleman for the 21st century. The Leauge was a comic book written around the literary heros of the 19th and 20th century. Jeckell and Hyde. Captain Nemo. Allan Quatermain. So, I decided to run with this idea... and then quickly ran into a stalemate- there weren't a lot of good literary characters to work with. Not enough mainstream stuff. I gave it my best shot, found out how to upload pictures from the web, so here goes.
My Literary Leauge of Extraordinary Gentleman- 21st century.
1.
Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived. No teen hero has ever had such a momentous impact on pop culture, lifestyles, and an entire generation of teens. He's reckless, impulsive, and headstrong. Yet he's also loyal, friendly, and teneous- once he starts something, he never gives up. Lets also not forget the small matter of being a great wizard, and defeated the Dark Lord. Not the leader, but certainly the heavy hitting calvary.
2.
Gale from the Hunger Games. Okay, so for those of you who have been living under a rock for the past three years, the Hunger Games is a young adult fiction story written by Suzanne Collins. In a dystopian future, the United States of America is divided into 13 districts, and each year the districts must send two tributes to fight to the death in the Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen is the book's protagonist, and falls in love with Gale, a wild rebellious and headstrong guy from her local village. Its not meant to be, but Gale is a ferocious fighter and excellent trapper/hunter/ tracker. The Leauge would benefit immensly from his skills, but would need to watch his volitale nature.
3.Arya
Arya is the Elf from Eragon, a young fantasy adventure series written by Christopher Paloni. Shes got it all- shes a diplomat, a princess, she can fight with the best of them, and she plots her course clearly and confidently. Basically Princess Leia but with magic instead of droids. The Leauge needs a girl who can hold her own against the boys, and Arya is it.
4. Artemis Fowl
Criminal Mastermind. Boy Genius. Ally to the Faeries, the fair folk. Preventor of numerous catastrophes, in our world and elsewhere. He's smart, egotistical, but in the end, a true friend to those in need. Plus, he comes with a huge freaking manservant named Butler, who took on a mountain troll by himself, and won. Artemis is the brains that the Leauge will need to carry the day.
5. Dr./Dectective Cross
The creation of James Patterson, Alex Cross lends years of experience to his efforts. He is tireless, resourseful, dedicated to friends and family and used to the ugly side of life. Above all, he protects those nearest him. He is the leader that the Leauge needs. He brings decades of experience to the otherwise teen- young adult mix. ( Except Arya. Whos a wicked old elf. But Elf's don't count)
Plus, when played by Morgan Freeman, you can't go wrong.
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