Comments on: An Antagonist vs a Villain: What’s the Difference?

By: Neil Chase

Neil Chase — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:46:25 +0000

In reply to V.M. Sang. Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!

By: V.M. Sang

V.M. Sang — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:38:59 +0000

Clear explanation afvthe difference between an antagonist and a villain. Thank you

By: Neil Chase

Neil Chase — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 23:57:06 +0000

In reply to ANGELA ACKERMAN. Thanks Angela!

By: ANGELA ACKERMAN

ANGELA ACKERMAN — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 23:25:15 +0000

Great examples of villains and antagonists!

By: Neil

Neil — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:54:33 +0000

In reply to Ingmar Albizu. Thanks Ingmar! I love GI Joe as well. Hama had a great way of creating villains and antagonists for the series. A great example is Stormshadow, who was never a villain but was Snake Eyes’ main antagonist. And, he became a hero in the end!

By: Ingmar Albizu

Ingmar Albizu — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:51:20 +0000

Personally, I prefer when the villain and the antagonist are the same character. However, that does not leave for nuance or suit every story.
Furthermore, perhaps because I grew up reading the G.I. Joe comic books by Larry Hama, I love when the villains double cross and betray each other. It makes them more interesting as characters.
Great teaching blog post, Neil. Thank you.

By: Neil Chase

Neil Chase — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:34:04 +0000

In reply to MINDY ALYSE WEISS. My pleasure, Mindy! Hope it's helpful for your readers!

By: MINDY ALYSE WEISS

MINDY ALYSE WEISS — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:58:08 +0000

Thanks for sharing this helpful post full of great examples, Neil. 🙂