A question I have after reading "Freakangels"

[roseembolism]

Is Warren Ellis capable of writing any character that's NOT an asshole?

I mean seriously, as far as I can tell, the standard Warrren Ellis character is a massive jerk (add breasts for female, penis for male), who's attitude is supposedly tolerable solely because they are always right. I mean, constantly, totally, utterly right. Even when they admit that they have no idea what they are doing, they are completely right.

Tell me people- has he ever done a character that doesn't sound like a gamer pundit on usenet, circa 1995? Inquiring minds want to know.

Comments

[dancingshaman.livejournal.com]

The Drummer and Jakita Wagner from "Planetary."

Pete Wisdom from "Excalibur."

The Filthy Assistants from "Transmetropolitan."

I think you should amend your question to ask: "...has he ever done a LEADING character that doesn't sound like a gamer pundit on usenet, circa 1995?" All his secondary characters are very flawed, sometimes humble, human beings.

[roseembolism.livejournal.com]

I can't speak to Pete Wisdom, but Jakita? A jerk. Filthy Assistants? Jerks. Drummer? Insane jerk.

Admittedly, they are amusing jerks, but still.