Rorschach
- From: DC Comics
Rorschach is most known for his work within the Watchmen series. However, he became such a standout that DC Comics ended up using him in various other storylines off and on. In fact, throughout most of the Watchmen series, most feel Rorschach is the main protagonist. As he is the main driver of the plots and stories, often acting as the narrator. Within the world he was originally part of, he’s first introduced as the only masked vigilante to remain active on his own terms. Laws were passed that outlawed masked heroes from operating outside the United States Government. This leads to some conflict with the police/government for Rorschach.
What makes Rorschach one of the best comic book antiheroes is that he believes simply in moral absolutism. There is good and evil, without any shade of grey or potential issues that caused someone to do something bad. This is why he will ruthlessly punish anyone he believes is doing something bad. His name is also connected to the mask he wears, which uses constantly morphing inkblots based on the Rorschach inkblot test. The mask will morph based on his issue with “splitting” or seeing things in extremes. As the ink shows how he’s unable to see the dichotomy of both positive and negative qualities within himself or in others.