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 Transformers: Armada
- 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