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Thanos is an intergalactic warlord, on the hunt for infinite power. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A sadistic sociopath, Lil Z is helping make the City of God slum a Hell on Earth. See them in City of God.

For Lee Everett, every day is now just another struggle to collect supplies, find other survivors, and stay alive. See them in The Walking Dead (Video Game).

Castiel might be an immortal angel, but the human world is still more than a little confusing. See them in Supernatural.

When the going gets tough, Rick Grimes gets tougher. It's a very useful trait when the world goes to hell. See them in The Walking Dead.

Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.

After surviving a CIA mission that was supposed to kill him, ex-military man John Reese bets it all on a chance to redeem himself. See them in Person of Interest.

Firo Prochainezo is swept up in a world of mysterious women, alchemists, and rumors of a wine that makes it drinkers immortal. See them in Baccano!.

Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.

Brian Griffin is the most scholarly member of the family—when he's not drunk on martinis. See them in Family Guy.

Jackie Burkhart is a privileged princess with a healthy dose of self-confidence. See them in That '70s Show.

An off-beat dork, John Egbert is funny, inventive, and endlessly optimistic. See them in Homestuck.