Hotshot (stock character)
- Hotshot (stock character)
The hotshot is a stock character known for taking more risks, action and pain than the other characters in the story. This type of character is usually present in action-driven tales. What differentiates the hotshot from an action hero is that a hotshot works within the context of a group or team. The Hotshot is not always the main hero or protagonist of the story. He/she is also not always the leader of the team.
Frequent characteristics of the Hotshot character includes some level of arrogance, abrasive manners, aggressiveness, a tendency to prefer to be alone even to the point of working alone, and sometimes an inability to work with his/her teammates. Younger Hotshot characters may exhibit attitudes that construe them as jerks. What they all have in common is a tendency to have much of the action focused on them and a drive to fight longer and harder after his/her comrades have been put away. This may be because of a preference of the writer or editorial pressure or fan favoritism.
Examples
* Batman in "Justice League"
* Wolverine in "X-Men"
* Jack Bauer in "24"
* Priss Asagiri in "Bubblegum Crisis"
* Snake-Eyes in the "G.I. Joe" comics
* Hot Shot from ""
* Johnny Storm aka the Human Torch from the "Fantastic Four" comics and movie
* Ronon Dex in "Stargate Atlantis"
* Iceman in "Top Gun"
* Cheetor in "Beast Wars" and "Beast Machines"
* Falco Lombardi in the "Star Fox" video games
* Starbuck in both versions of "Battlestar Galactica"
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