As I sat, tapping my quill against my desk, my thoughts turned to who I could interview. This would be my first one and I had too many options going through my head. Who did I know that was into superheroes? Considering how popular superheroes are, there are plenty that have a favourite. It was just a matter of deciding who to interview.
I hemmed and hawed and doodled on my parchment as I thought. Then, suddenly, I knew just the person! So I left my desk in SOUP HQ and wandered into the Common Room to see if I could find the one that I had in mind. After finally tracking him down in the Noble House of Malfoy rooms, I asked Jessie if he would mind answering some questions on Marvel superheroes for me. He said that he’d give it a try, so I readied my quill and parchment.
Ragna: First off, what do you prefer, Marvel or DC?
Jessie: I prefer DC comics. I follow more characters in that universe and I understand it overall better.
Ragna: I’m sorry for all the Marvel questions then. Who would be your favourite Marvel superhero? What makes them your favourite?
Jessie: That would be either Spider-Man or Ghost Rider. Spider-Man because of his comedic and carefree nature. I can always count on having a fun time watching something with him in it. Ghost Rider because of his attunement with a darker side of the Marvel universe. I've always been fascinated with dark magic and how it could be used in fiction.
Ragna: Do you have a favourite Marvel villain then? What makes them your favourite?
Jessie: I really don't pay much attention to Marvel villains. Although, I do sort of like Magneto because his abilities can appear almost like telekinesis. And imagine how much destruction he can do with minimal effort? It's hard for even me not to notice that. O.O
Ragna: Out of the entire Marvel universe, do you prefer the comics or movies/TV shows?
Jessie: I prefer the movies mostly. Although, I really only stick to the Avengers, some Spider-Man, and Iron Man. I do like the Iron Fist show and the earlier seasons of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., though.
Ragna: If you gained superpowers, what would they be and why?
Jessie: Darkness powers. xD My preferences would be shadow manipulation, chaos control, or necromancy. I am fascinated with dark magic because I like to imagine ways it can be used for good. For example, necromancy could be used to free souls bound to the physical plane by a curse, or exile a corrupt soul attached to another. Or it could be used to communicate with the afterlife as a way to contact a soul that has information that could, say, stop an antagonist that only they knew.
I would definitely prefer superpowers from a magic origin.
Ragna: If you could meet any of the superheroes in person, who would you want to meet?
Jessie: Wonder Woman, Raven, Shazam, Zatanna, or Ghost Rider. They are probably my most favourite of superheroes.
Ragna: What’s your favourite Marvel movie?
Jessie: "X-Men Days of Future Past" or "Avengers 2". I can go back to rewatch those so many times, and I think "Avengers 2" helps me understand the confusion that is Marvel more. Which is saying something for me. xD
Ragna: And lastly, what’s your favourite Marvel TV show?
Jessie: That would be Iron Fist. It reminds me of Arrow (a DC show) but more upbeat or comedic.
After thanking Jessie for his time, and answering the Marvel questions when he’s a DC fan, I hurried back to my desk in SOUP HQ. It’s always a blast getting to know what others prefer in their superheroes.
Until next time!
Ragna