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In The X-Files, Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) is an FBI special agent who’s tasked with investigating paranormal activity. In contrast to her partner Fox Mulder, who is a credulous believer, Scully is a staunch skeptic who believes only in what science can prove. Her wardrobe and posture reflect this no-nonsense attitude.

Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) is the true identity of Daredevil, a lawyer by day and a crime fighter by night. What makes him all the more amazing is that he was blinded as a young boy and has no superhuman powers. He simply pushes himself to the limits when facing off against the Kingpin.

In The Walking Dead, Morgan Jones (Lennie James) helps Rick Grimes readjust to a new life overrun with walkers. During the apocalypse, he tragically loses his wife, and later his son. These events cause him to become a much more cautious survivor, but don’t alter his view that every life is precious.

In Wet Hot American Summer, Gary (A.D. Miles) is the unlucky apprentice to Gene. Unlucky because while peeling potatoes, he must listen to Gene whisper crazy nothings into his ears.

In Mad Max and the sequels The Road Warrior and Beyond Thunderdome, Max Rockatansky (Mel Gibson) is a Main Force Patrol officer who is fighting to maintain peace in a dystopian Australia. When a marauding biker gang called the Zed Runners murders his family, he goes AWOL to systematically kill those responsible.

In The Iron Giant, Hogarth Hughes discovers a giant metallic robot that fell from space. He has to do his best to stop the U.S. military from discovering and destroying the friendly behemoth.

In Star Wars, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) is a reckless smuggler and the sarcastic captain of the Millennium Falcon. He accepts odd jobs, which lands him in trouble with Jabba the Hutt, but also gives him the opportunity to play a key role in the rebellion when transporting Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia.

The webcomic Penny Arcade features John “Gabe” Gabriel and Tycho Brahe, who spend most of their time playing and commenting on video games. Gabe is energetic, free-spirited, and obsessed with Pac-Man, while Tycho is bitter, cynical, and enjoys deflating Gabe’s ego.