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The first time I ever read the word "anti-hero," it was in an article about science fiction, and it's always seemed a very science fictional type of word — like anti-matter, or anti-gravity. Science fiction has its share of one-dimensional white hats, but the characters who capture our imagination are usually the morally blurred rascals, who have their own best interests at heart. You never quite know what an anti-hero will do next. Here's our guide to the roots of science fiction's greatest anti-heroes.
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Why Do Anti-Heroes Rule Science Fiction?
The first time I ever read the word "anti-hero," it was in an article about science fiction, and it's always seemed a very science fictional type of word — like anti-matter, or anti-gravity. Science fiction has its share of one-dimensional white hats, but the characters who capture our imagination are usually the morally blurred rascals, who have their own best interests at heart. You never quite know what an anti-hero will do next. Here's our guide to the roots of science fiction's greatest anti-heroes.
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Must Read: Grimjack
Must-read graphic novels are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale.Title: Grimjack: Legend of Grimjack Vols. 1-8Date: 1983-1991
Vitals: John Gaunt, aka Grimjack, is a battle-toughened gun for hire, in the city of Cynosure, where dimensions criscross on every block. His noir adventures emcompass demons and vampires as well as Kalibos, a cyborg assassin who wears skins of his human victims as disguises. In the end, Grimjack's world is as murky and shifting as his own morality. More »
