#antagonist

midenianscholar:

Antagonists are tricky. Too little work, and the antagonist comes across flat. A flat antagonist is easy and boring, because he or she won’t push the protagonist hard enough. Plus there’s that practice of making fleshed out characters and having interesting three-dimensional people, blah blah.

We all know the saying: Every villain is his own hero. Though I wrote these questions and prompts with famous antagonists in mind, you could actually pose them to your protagonist or other characters (just switch out the protagonist-themed questions for antagonist-themed) and it will still work.

I’ve always found it most helpful to answer questionnaires in my character’s voice, so I have written this addressing your antagonist directly. Try to answer in the way he or she would. You’ll uncover hidden backstory, depth, and softness in your antagonist.

But remember – even something “soft” (like empathy) can be a terrible motivator.

Your Antagonist’s Backstory

1. Hurting people hurt others. What hurt you?
   
2. When was the first time you were frightened by something you did?
   
3. When was the first time you experienced pain?
   
4. What is the most painful thing you have ever gone through?
   
5. Do you have a mentor, or someone you’ve modeled yourself after? Who is it, and why are they so compelling?
   
6. Have you killed anyone? Who was the first person you killed? (Alternatively: Who is the person you’ve hurt most?)
   
7. When did you feel the most humiliated by someone else?
   
8. Tell me about a time you faced rejection.
   
9. Is there something you’ve said or done you wish you could take back?
   
10. Who (or what) do you miss?
    
11. What’s one thing you can never forgive? (Could be an event in the past, or a character trait like lying.)
    
12. When did you feel the most accomplished or successful?
    
13. When have you felt helpless?
    
14. What was the first lie you told? What do you lie about most often?
    

Your Antagonist’s Habits

1. What do you do to relax?
   
2. Where do you go when you want to feel like you belong? If you can’t get there, where would you like to go?
   
3. What do you like to read? What shows do you watch?
   
4. What do you daydream about?
   
5. What is your weapon of choice? How did you learn to use it?
   
6. When you feel uncomfortable, what do you do to cover it up?
   
7. What sort of clothes do you wear? Would you make changes to your wardrobe if you could?
   
8. Do you have any unusual or advanced skills?
   
9. How do you like to approach a problem?
   

Your Antagonist’s Personal Life

1. Who are your parents? Do you have any siblings? Are they still alive?
   
2. Who (or what) is one person (or thing/ideal) you would never harm?
   
3. Who (or what) do you love? Would you call it love?
   
4. What is one secret you’ve never told anyone? Would you consider revealing it to another character? If so, who?
   
5. What lie do you tell yourself?
   
6. What is one silly thing you’re afraid of?
   
7. Tell me about your dream vacation.
   
8. What is one fault in others you just can’t stand?
   
9. What type of people do you like to be around (if any)?
   
10. What about you do you feel other people misunderstand?
    
11. Do you like kids? What about animals?
    

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Inktober 2021 day 4: KNOT

“Kojin” - a japanese yokai, sharkman.

The poll on Aku figure version has finished. And the winner is…

Version 3.2 “Battle damaged” Aku 

Bonus: the damaged parts will glow (built in light)

Scores are given in the pie chart above. Thank you for voting! 

Aku vs the Gods.

Based on Samurai Jack animated series.

Today I received great news from Redbubble: official Cartoon Network / Adult swim approved 3 of my artworks :) Now you can officially buy a huge array of products with them, hope they will deliver you unspeakable joy! 

I am so happy ^_^ The link for my Redbubble page is: 

https://www.redbubble.com/people/GrievousAlien/explore

“Master of Darkness” comics, page 32

Part I |  Part II|Part III  |  Part IV |  Part V

Aku expressions for “Master of Darkness” comics development.

grievousalien:

Preorder is prolonged till Dec 31.

I would like to thank everybody, who already ordered the Samurai Jack zine 2020. You inspire me and other 24 artists, who worked hard on the issue. :)

The zine pack includes: A5 Zine - 48 pages with art created by 25 artists, Samurai Jack stickers by various authors, Aku stickers by GrievousAlien, a postcard with Jack.

Cost of the pack: $15 + $5 shipping. A great gift for a Samurai Jack or Aku fan. Order is simple - just message me.

P.s. above is a little fragment of my art, featured in the zine.

Shippment in mid January, you can pay for the preorder until then.

The zine origin: Russia, authors: international.

grievousalien:

Here is the “Master of darkness” comics PART I - just to remind you where the story has gone so far. Continuation in Part II post.

Part I |  Part II|Part III  |  Part IV  |  Part V

grievousalien:

Here is the “Master of darkness” comics PART II - just to remind you where the story has gone so far.

Stay tuned for regular updates - the story will get tricky ;) 

Continuation in Part III post. 

Part I |  Part II | Part III  |  Part IV  |  Part V

Here is the “Master of darkness” comics PART III - just to remind you where the story has gone so far.

Continuation in Part IVpost.

Part I |  Part II| Part III  |  Part IV |  Part V

Here is the “Master of darkness” comics PART IV - just to remind you where the story has gone so far.

Continuation in Part Vpost. 

Part I |  Part II|Part III  |  Part IV  |  Part V

Here is the “Master of darkness” comics PART V - just to remind you where the story has gone so far.

Stay tuned for more ;)

Part I | Part II|Part III  |  Part IV  |  Part V

“Master of Darkness” comics, page 31

Who doesn’t love a good fun fact? Especially when it comes from Aku.

Featured in Aku sticker pack (Samurai Jack zine 2020)

Inktober 2020. Day 30: Ominous

Aku & Demongo (Samurai Jack animated series)

Aku on his throne.

Featured in Aku stickerpack (Samurai Jack zine).

Inktober 2020. Day 7: Fancy