Carbon Costume Men
Joker (1989)
In 1989’s Batman, Joker (Jack Nicholson) becomes the Joker as we know him after mobster Carl Grissom sets up his second-in-command to be killed in a vat of chemicals. It doesn’t finish him off, but leaves him depraved and disfigured, with a maniacal laugh and deadly vendetta. Nicholson’s is a classic look that’s since been re-interpreted by Heath Ledger and Jared Leto.
Mick Taylor from Wolf Creek
In the Australian horror film Wolf Creek, Michael “Mick” Taylor (John Jarratt) is a cold, calculating, and sadistic man. His m.o. is to gain the trust of tourists traveling the outback before kidnapping, torturing, and murdering them. He’s loosely based on a real life serial killer nicknamed the The Backpack Killer.
Hans from Trollhunter
In Trollhunter, a group of students set out to film a documentary about suspected bear poacher Hans (Otto Jespersen). After stalking him through the forest, they realize that he doesn’t hunt bears but rather trolls. The students ask to follow along and record as Hans hunts trolls, which he agrees to.
Sgt. Nicholas Angel
Nicholas Angel is the protagonist of the 2nd entry in the Cornetto Trilogy, Hot Fuzz. He is portrayed by Simon Pegg and is the top police officer in London. He’s so good, he makes everyone else look bad. As a result, he’s made Staff Sergeant and relocated to the country town of Sandford, where he discovers a sinister conspiracy.
Kevin Matchstick
In the comic book series Mage, Kevin Matchstick is a young man who meets a wizard named Mirth. He learns that he possesses superhuman abilities and a magic baseball bat, using them to defeat an evil being named Umbra Sprite.
Quint from Jaws
In Jaws, Bartholomew Marion Quint (Robert Shaw) is a grizzled shark hunter. Besides running a whale oil business and bootleg distillery, he captains the Orca as a charter service when he’s recruited to capture a giant killer shark.
Donald Pierce
In Logan, Donald Pierce (Boyd Holbrook) is a cyborg who is leader and head of security for the militant group Reavers. He is relentless in pursuing Logan, Laura, and Charles Xavier, even forcing Caliban to use his mutant-tracking abilities to find them.
Takashi Shirogane
In Voltron: Legendary Defender, Takashi “Shiro” Shirogane is a skilled pilot who leads the five Paladins of Voltron as the Black Lion. A natural born leader sensitive to the struggles of his fellow Paladins, he suffers both physical and mental scars from his times as a gladiator.
Hector Escaton
In Westworld, Hector Escaton (Rodrigo Santoro) is a host of the park who plays the role of wanted gang leader. He’s hellbent on survival and does his best to aid Maeve in her attempted escape.
Killua Zoldyck
Killua Zoldyck is one of the protagonists of the shounen manga and anime Hunter X Hunter along with Gon Freecss. Killua is the heir of the Zoldyck Family, until he runs away from home and becomes a Hunter. Together with his best friend Gon, they endure many challenges to become true Hunters. He fights using specially designed YoYos
