CHAPTER 4: Supervillainy 101: Choosing Between a Zombie, Vampire or Werewolf Apocalypse
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Published:01 Aug 2017
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Special Collection: RSC Popular Science eBook CollectionProduct Type: Popular Science
J. Verran and M. Crossley, in The Secret Science of Superheroes, ed. M. Lorch and A. Miah, The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2017, pp. 49-67.
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Supervillains love nothing more than the downfall of humanity, global destruction, and the power to rule the world. But budding supervillains still have to go through the difficult task of deciding exactly how they could achieve these aims. What about apocalyptic disease? Could you use ideas from traditional gothic horror to ensure maximum spread and control? What sort of characteristics would be the most effective? Would you go with a zombie, vampire or werewolf apocalypse? Let's consider all three as possible options, helping the budding supervillain of today gain a head start on the road to destruction.