The heroes you see yourself in and the villains you most connect with

[superman-mos]

We all have our favorite superheroes and even our favorite villains . We love them for different reasons but mostly because we connect with them and the things they represent. We see a bit of ourselves in their characters and struggles. Sometimes because they represent the people we are or the people we strive to be . For me comics was an escape from the real world , not having the best of relationships with my father and a difficult childhood due to this they gave me an escape . This thread may ask you to open up a little more than you would normally but I find the idea very intriguing.

The Flash/ Wally West : my all time favorite superhero and the one I connect with the most . Wally was a normal kid with a not so great childhood with an Uncle who was a hero that he idolized . He wanted to be just like him and ended up following in his footsteps. I had an Uncle who was a cop and was a father figure that was my hero . I wanted to be just like him . He is a man that was highly intelligent, strong, and of high morals . I grew up wanting to follow in his footsteps and became a firefighter ( he was a cop but same concept , public service) . I have often looked to him and his examples in my life . He is the Barry Allen to my Wally West .

 

[Babillygunn]

I'd say that much of my outlook on life and passions align with Oliver Queen. I feel as though his character resonates with me. We both are passionate advocates who had complicated families. I especially relate to his current Rebirth run. We both are driven and passionate but many times at the expense of personal relationships.

Good question. It's taken me a while to consider my answer.

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

I'm reading the Chuck Dixon Nightwing run. Really connecting with Grayson. The sarcastic humor even in dark situations, the struggle of being a young man finding my place in life and stepping out of the shadow of a father figure.

Matt Murdock is the man I want to be. A man without fear. No matter how terrible life can get, I've got to pick myself up again and be the best I can be.

Hal Jordan. The strive to get out and see the universe (obviously not literally) but a metaphor to get out on an adventure. The high confidence and ability to overcome fear and take on all challenges no matter how big.

Kyle Rayner. Put in a position I don't feel comfortable in and probably not the best qualified for the job, but just going with the flow anyways. Sometimes, all I really want to do is daydream and work on art all day.

 

[CLARKY]

The question is interesting. But how we see ourselves can not be objectiv.
In the US comicbooks world, I'd say I see myself as a kind of Superman/Clark Kent, but I'm pretty sure that in reality I'm as stupid and stubborn and rash as Hal Jordan or Guy Gardner.
I suppose I'm in the middle.

Oddly enough, I always felt very connected with Lex Luthor. The Lois & Clark Lex Luthor made a huge impression on me back in the 90es and I always had a special spot for the character since then. I admire some aspect of his personnality (not the evil one obviously!).

In European Comics, Largo Winch or Bob Morane for sure.