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  1. Jan 8, 2024 · Explore the list of the most influential and iconic fictional characters in literature and cinema, from Superman to Darth Vader. Learn about their origins, adaptations, and cultural impact in this article by Fiction Horizon.

    • Superman (first appearance: 1938) Created by Jerry Siegal and Joe Shuster for Action Comics #1 (DC Comics).
    • Mickey Mouse (1928) Created by Walt Disney and Ub Iworks for Steamboat Willie.
    • James Bond (1953) Created by Ian Fleming for nov el Casino Royale.
    • Bugs Bunny (1940) Created by Warner Bros and originally voiced by Mel Blanc.
  2. Jun 15, 2024 · Explore how fictional heroes have changed over time, from the intellectual detective Sherlock Holmes to the superheroes of comic books. Learn how pulp fiction, antiheroes, and complex characters shaped the narrative landscape and reflected society's values.

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    • Indiana Jones. Appearances: All four Indiana Jones adventures (1981-2008) Creators: George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan. Performer: Harrison Ford. Defining moment: The flicker of recognition that crosses Indy’s face when Belloq (Paul Freeman) suggests they are alike...
    • James Bond. Appearances: The James Bond series (1962–) Creator: Ian Fleming. Performers: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig.
    • Han Solo. Appearances: The Star Wars series (1977–2015) Creator: George Lucas. Performer: Harrison Ford. Defining moment: Granted, Vader had the better wardrobe (black cape, motorcycle leathers), but Solo’s scruffy-looking smuggler still takes the gundark’s share of Star Wars cool.
    • Batman. Appearances: Batman The Movie (1966), Batman (1989), Batman Returns (1992), Batman Forever (1995), Batman & Robin (1997), Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
  4. Superheroes have their antecedents in the semidivine heroes of myth and legend. Protagonists who exhibit feats of incredible strength, fighting prowess, and cunning are commonplace in both scripture and early secular literature. Comic strips of the early 20th century provided the perfect visual.

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  5. Sep 18, 2014 · 50 of the Greatest Characters in Literature. By Emily Temple. Sep. 18, 2014. One of the things literature does better than almost any other medium is allow us to experience another person’s...

  6. The 100 most iconic, well-known, and generally beloved fictional characters of film, television, literature, and pop culture since the turn of the 20th Century. Mickey Mouse (1928) Created by...