This week we're kicking off a short series of episodes that focus on writing craft, and we're starting with heroes and villains.

Mentioned in this episode:

Superman

Bella Swan (from TWILIGHT by Stephanie Meyer)

Smallville (TV Show)

Captain America

Marvel Studios

Luther (TV Show)

Durarara!! (TV Show)

Daredevil

Deadpool

Dexter (TV Show)

Batman

Edmond Dantès (from THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO by Alexander Dumas

Sherlock Holmes

Jim Butcher

Tamora Pierce

Dr. Horrible

Captain Hammer

Kingpin (from Daredevil)

Joker

Long John Silver (from TREASURE ISLAND by Rober Louis Stevenson)

Lord Vetinari (from the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett)

Captain Barbosa from Pirates of the Caribbean (Movie)

THE COLOR OF MAGIC by Terry Pratchett

MAKING MONEY by Terry Pratchett

Spike (from Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV Show)

Joss Whedon

Agents of SHIELD (TV Show)

Moriarty (as portrayed by Andrew Scott in BBC's Sherlock)

Star Trek