Can My Viewers Write a PERFECT Origin Story for MY SUPERHERO?

[@XanderFlicks]

You guys are EXTREMELY creative! Thank you for sharing your origin stories for the Crimson Cardinal. If you have any other ideas for the character, drop em here in the comments below! 😁 Watch EVERY Bullet-Boy video right here! ⬇ kzbin.info/aero/PLYBvvfkvwLIT63yjqqDz0bBRSIa8isTUg&si=H2A8m11Ip8KmLBrq Subscribe to the channel! kzbin.info

[@Gabriel-Crandall]

How about diabolical David(this is a parody of a character named evil Ernie)

[@Hulkster1234]

I feel like crimson cardinal should have some sort of base and place where he can practice and train on his powers.another idea should be that he was Russia defender and deadly assassin and in his story he will Remember what he did in Russia when he was younger maybe he killed like insect’s parents idk. But those two sound cool.

[@K1NG_K0NG_2O24]

@XanderFlicks can you make comic called hero assemble vs Justice league

[@Hulkster1234]

@@K1NG_K0NG_2O24 idk if it would be a fight honestly Superman and the rest are way more powerful but dose sound cool maybe hero assembly vs teen titans would fit in more.

[@themanthrmyththelegend]

He was a member of one of the last native american tribes and the chief’s son. Growing up the chief forbid him from playing any games with the other children and train which he hated. One day the two were having a fierce argument when the US army came in their camp the eradicate them. In the middle of all this Crimson Cardinal (thats his actual name btw). Wasn’t affected, but in the middle of all that his powers kicked in and he had eradicated the soldiers. He went over the his bleeding father and the father said “i know this would happen eventually, son. Now,” he said giving him an amulet. “This will make our tribe live by you. Unlock it, and you will become the Crimson Cardinal everyone will remember” with tears in his eyes as he was giving his last breath. With sadness and and anger. Crimson Cardinal unlocked the amulet, putting his suit on. And he swore no one would have to endure the things he did

[@lofi_njb]

I think a cool video idea would be to reverse what you did here. Instead of your viewers creating a backstory based on a hero’s design, they could draw a design for a hero based on the bio you wrote for them.

[@XanderFlicks]

absolutely

[@lofi_njb]

@@XanderFlicks also forgot to say great video

[@rimaproductions9369]

Popcross community redraw

[@Theycallmetheboss64472]

​@@XanderFlicksif we follow your idea how are we going to submit the designs?

[@Theycallmetheboss64472]

Also I'd like to help in the comic

[@theepurpletoaster]

I like the one where he was born and trained in Nepal, then came to America where he found out his brother was his nemesis. It gives the Xanderverse a more worldwide feel.

[@Red_Tempest1479]

the crow reminds me of the prowler from some reason lol

[@seamonster_TSB]

Yes i livedbit

[@Just-A-Rand0mDude522]

I like the name Fang-Li as well

[@thecommenter90]

"He made the bed bugs bite." Man, that's a good reason.

[@XavierBennett-py9cv]

❤xavier

[@axe-tq2wn]

He bites the bedbugs

[@Blocky_lol124]

@@axe-tq2wn makes sense

[@ZepoLL7514]

that should be his main saying

[@milkiassamuel780]

Would love to see if villains in your universe team up to form their own supervillain team like the Sinister Six or Legion of Doom?

[@robertcarey45]

@milkiassamuel780, I asked Xanderflicks this question in the previous video. He does but they are of Bullet Boys' enemies for the time being.

[@SansUndertaleReaI]

originality has left the chat.

[@robertcarey45]

@Random_rat_clone, I beg your pardon?

[@SansUndertaleReaI]

@@robertcarey45 originality has left the chat.

[@baloozpideros]

​@@SansUndertaleReaIit's not like supervillains teams are something marvel or dc copyrighted 💀💀

[@PurpleComicsAndArt]

Dude this is the best hero from this Universe. I can’t wait for the funny interactions between the Crimson Cardinal and Bullet Boy. (If they meet) He would be super annoyed with a clumsy super teenager 😂

[@Olga9815]

Just wanna pop in and remind you how talented you are. I discovered this channel when I started making some changes to my own superhero universe, and you have been such an inspiration. Keep up the incredible work!

[@XanderFlicks]

Thank you so much!! Will do, and good luck on your superhero universe ☺️

[@SilentMCYT]

Maybe you can bring back the dad as him being the main antagonist or the Crow. And maybe the mother and father had an argument resulting in the father/crow hiring a criminal group to unalive the mother (instead of a robbery)

[@XanderFlicks]

!!! 🤫

[@railfandepotproductions]

*take out

[@katyamonarski4695]

Tbh the pringles one was cooking 💯👌

[@XanderFlicks]

W comment

[@cristrollelgeekmaster4674]

A bit late, but here's my take on his backstory: The boy that would become the Crimson Cardinal was abandoned by his parents from a very young age. Jumping between foster homes and the street, he eventually caught the attention of a clandestine organization, somewhat similar to DC's League of Assassins/Shadows. The boy was trained by this organization, and given a red suit that allowed him to fly and project soundwaves, taking the name of the Crimson Cardinal. He went up against Bullet Boy and other heroes from the HA multiple times, until he saw the error of his ways and became a hero, eventually earning the trust of his former enemies, the Hero Assembly

[@ki14bn]

Honestly, I'm loving the new style of content. It's fresh & enjoyable

[@XanderFlicks]

thanks so much 😄

[@SilentMCYT]

Yep

[@Monke-uz1vp]

I really like the one with his brother becoming the crow, can you shape this into your version? It could be like his dad ends up being the crow or still a brother

[@powerriderastro7483]

Dude all of these are really good. The one where cardinal was a test subject and got his motif from a cardinals that would fly by the window, the one where his own brother is his arch enemy that killed his parents, the inter dimensional one, and the abusive parents leading him to find a mentor that trained him are my favorites. But the final one is one I wouldn't have expected, which is so cool, adding a layer of mysticism and kinda making him a chosen one. All are really cool. Maybe "The Crow" could be a dark version of Crimson Cardinal and the evil clan is looking to take over the world there. There could be a character who could be a friend or enemy that uses the evil science experiment origin. The inter dimensional beast being a villain has potential too. So much can be done here.

[@Andrewtr6]

My friend and I are working on our own superhero universe, and we already have a lot of heroes. Honestly, too many heroes for two people to write. One of them is a young hero named Cardinal after the college basketball team she plays for. In fact, she plays multiple sports including basketball, baseball, hockey, and even some martial arts. Originally, I wanted her to just be very athletic without any powers, but I'm now thinking of giving her powers, so she doesn't feel like a perfect Mary Sue.

[@J.E.films2009]

I’ve been creating superheroes for a long time now, and never thought much about it. But then I watched this video and realized that I needed backstories for the heroes I’ve created. Thanks for inspiring me, Xanderflicks!

[@southindianv1nce662]

This is a very late idea, but Here's what I got. Liu Tanaka is a Japanese-American boy, who was bought up along with his older brother, Kensho Tanaka in Tokyo until recently he moved to US when he was 13. His English was very good. As he was taught by his American father. But he never fit into American society and was often bullied a lot. Only thing that made him happy in the new city was birdwatching the Red Cardinals in the forest. There was something about those Cardinals that gave him peace of mind. He went birdwatching every week with his older brother, who was very popular as he had been to America before and knew all the habits. Kensho Tanaka was 17 years old with many anger issues. He always tried to help his brother with fitting in. Their father was a very kind man, A charitable man, but he was working for mysterious company, in an Unknown position, which was the reason he moved to America. His father was rarely home due to this. And His Japanese mother was always out trying to get to know the area they were staying in. Due to this, Kensho's anger issues began to worsen. And he began acting out at everyone. One day, their father came rushing home. Carrying mysterious files, his father told them to pack quickly. Everyone was against this as they had just moved. And to move again would be too much for anyone. Kensho's Anger issues began to act. He began screaming and Arguing at his Father, whereas Liu quietly refused to pack. Then all of a sudden a bright flash appeared. The two brothers woke up in a room, bloodied by the remains of their parents. They were shook. Their parents were killed. Then they were knocked out. When they woke up, They were in a research facility, with other young boys. Liu and Kensho were brutally experimented on by those cruel scientists. One day they heard one of the scientists say "Dr Tanaka, was one of our best researchers, the technology he developed was revolutionary, His sons are incredible specimens. What a shame he could not share our vision. But those pro atheletes we experimented on are yet to show any results. Perhaps they are an anomaly. Kensho and Liu were shocked. These people had killed their father. They had tortured them. During one of the experiments, Out of pure anger. Both brothers had Awakened their powers. Kensho had awakened multiple powers, He could manipulate and create bursts of wind shockwaves. He could fly in the sky, aand could combine the shockwaves with his voice to do a devastating sonic scream. He also had the basic super strength and durability, with enhanced speed. Where as Liu had awakened the power to create A Type of metal feather-like blades, which were, very light, durable and heat resistant and could cut through anything. If he got angry enough, The blades would combust and have a destructive layer of fire around them. He was also gifted with fangs. He also had Super strength and enhanced speed. They were trained to be killers, by the top martial artists in the world, But they left as superhumans could not be trained by them. The continuous Torture caused Liu to lose his mind. He was continuously building up all his anger, causing him to become extremely violent. One day, A New teacher arrived. His codename was Agent Dusk. A World famous hitman and killer. He challenged every Superhuman to a fight, he dropped his weapons and wiped the floor with them. As Punishment for failure, They were tortured. Kensho was holding onto the memories of seeing Red Cardinals, The times when he was happy, to hold onto his sanity. Where as his brother Liu became a murderous psychopath. One day, Kensho beat Agent Dusk in a bare knuckle, 1v1 without any powers. The next time, so did Liu. Liu was about to kill a worn down Agent Dusk using his powers, but Kensho stopped him. Agent Dusk called Kensho weak due to his Mercy. One day they were given armour for a job to seize a military base. But thanks to the opportunity, Kensho and Liu escape and fight their way through the facility. In the End, Liu tried to massacre the facility. But Kensho stopped him. At that moment, Liu snapped. He started laughing maniacally, he asked his brother "Why won't you Join me? They killed our parents and tortured us! Yet you still show them Mercy." Kensho replied " I don't want another child to suffer the same fate as us." Liu was angered by his older brother's response. He struck at him with a blade. Kensho blocked it and used his shockwave bursts to attack him. A Raging battle ensued, leading to Kensho Standing over his downed younger brother. Liu was angry, he tries one last move. One chance to be better than his brother. He engulfs his body in feather-like blades. Giant Bladed Wings sprout from his back. He becomes a winged monster. He began flying using his wings. He killed everyone in the facility. He flung at his brother. But he dodged it. Another violent battle ensued. This time Liu won. Liu burst a hole in the ceiling and left. 30 years later, Kensho became the Crimson Cardinal, named after the thing that used to give happiness to his brother. Liu started a new organisation, The Predator's Nest, as the villain the Black Crow.

[@IrisLuminMiel]

I love all these origin stories for Cardinal. Especially the fact his parents turn into chicken nuggets 😂 but it does help and makes me think about reworking on one of my heroes I have talk about it in server. Seriously tho, it's hard to choose since a lot of them were good. But I like the idea of the last fan one about him being born in Nepal. Probably even discovered Cardinals when he went to America (not a bird expert but I am positive Red Cardinals are American birds for sure).

[@Ijustusethistocommentstuff]

I think a good idea for the Crimson Cardinal would be a former villain. Maybe he was the leader of a criminal organization at some point, with his superhuman powers giving him the nickname "Songbird" or something, explaining the bird theming, but he was defeated by a vigilante, and his empire quickly crumbled. From that, he realized how badly his organization messed with people, and the harm he had caused, so he vowed to make sure no one like him would ever become like him. The mask acts as to hide his identity from other superheroes, and make amends with his former enemies.

[@Sora_Likes_Memes]

He went from parodies to making his very own superheroes good job man!

[@NathanielJamesProd]

Crimson Cardinal really feels like an iconic superhero. I think you've got something really good going for him!

[@ranimacoes4365]

I also had an idea for several characters, and lately I'm thinking about a character who will be called Titan Químicco (químicco is a reference to the word quimico which in Spanish means chemical), he will carry a bag where he will store spheres that actually contain explosive chemical products that he will use to throw at his enemies, and he will also have the ability to become gigantic like Ant-Man, I think he will be a good character.

[@ДиброваЮрий]

I have a question: Who in your hero univetse make costumes for superherous? ( Hero X, Whipstar, Bullet boy and the others )

[@Brilliantspades]

I loved that crow idea a lot so I’m giving him a story, So the crimson cardinal shortly after he became a hero he kept seeing a shadow staring at him one day the crimson cardinal was tired of ignoring its beckoning call so he confronted it and the shadow ran away and the cardinal began chasing him thinking quickly the cardinal grabbed the shadow locking it in a head lock the cardinal asked the shadows name a he it was revealed to be the crow the cardinal had no idea who that was but before he could ask another question the shadow disappeared the cardinal couldn’t see where it went so he eventually left going back to his post in the heart of the city.

[@Ironiccockroach]

Hey Xander, I’m trying to start my own comic series and this helped me ALOT Thanks and much Love 😊

[@henrymakesmusic003]

I MADE IT INTO THE VIDEO! I’M SO HAPPY!

[@EricPokeRoom]

Noce

[@ostryYTyammyamyam]

tf​@@EricPokeRoom

[@ASEPresents]

Oooh awesome I have really been enjoying this series!! -mint salad

[@XanderFlicks]

Thanks Mint!!

[@kairavpatel1392]

when mint salads are nice and can type💀

[@ComLeWarp]

When you made that bullet boy video 2 months ago, it inspired me. Now can we get a TV show?

[@NaifcadeNaifcamaara]

Yes

[@TreyC68]

Here’s an idea for a backstory: Tohru Sakaki was abandoned as a child and taken in by a secret mystical society in the Himalayas. He was raised as one of them and taught their mystical and martial arts. After turning 18 he joined the city guards and quickly became well respected in his community. One day evil men came and burned the city to the ground while Tohru was out killing everyone. Feeling rage at these men Tohru then vowed to make every wrong doer pay by becoming a hero.

[@HoodlumJhames]

You’ve inspired me to reinvent my own old characters I made earlier in my life and I just wanted to ask for your permission to make a video similar to the ones you’ve made recently

[@toyingmadness9731]

He doesn’t own this style of video.

[@SpiderCop]

Definitely go for it man. Im looking for more channels like this. Popcross used to do videos where he would redesign/draw subscriber created heroes, but unfortunately he stopped.

[@RealHa3_21]

Your gonna have to hear me out on this. I'm a bit late for the whole origin thing but if you need one for a different character this is always an option. He was in a intense and powerful clan of warriors with superhuman abilities. He quickly grew in strength and skill and mastered the unique fighting style the clan teaches. But ones day his father grew extremely jealous of his sons ability and started being harder on him every day, but he only grew stronger. So one night, the father woke up in the middle of the night and killed the entire clan, then he woke his son up and made home see his entire family/clan dead. Then his father killed himself and said "This could have been prevented, if you weren't ever born". So then for the next multiple years, everyone thought that he killed his entire family/clan even though he was innocent. So he was treated horrible until he ran away. But he quickly got lost, then out of pure luck a cardinal started to circle him and showed him the way to a mountain where a father like figure continued to train him until he was old enough to leave.

[@JosiahtheMessiah-11809]

0:25 I thought Crimson Cardinal would be on Bullet Boy’s makeshift team

[@KurgerBingMemes]

The story before the one you told was good and I think it fits him a lot

[@skullium5920]

I like idea of Russian and clan idea. I think the cardinal should relate to the mother. Crimson Cardinal Mother loved to bird watch with Cardinal being her favorite to spot. The boy runs away, stumbling on a clan that gifts him power from what makes him suffer(his mother dies so gives him abilities like a bird) the clan trains him with his abilities and martial arts. Later he learns the clan he works for are group of Assassins to kill American congressmen and other idols because they still have the motives from communist Russia. This is a idea and more can definitely be added on.

[@Marrftoons]

Maybe he was a martial artist that was hired as a bodyguard then, after failing to protect his client he used the money he inherited to fund his late boss's project a suit that advances his prowess.

[@Theycallmetheboss64472]

I think that it would be cool to have Bullet Boy open a dimensional portal and crimson cardinal along with Black Hawk, his older brother in one of the backstories appear

[@maximogallardo1841]

Villain origin story for my OC: Once there were 2 brothers, they were born into a weapon smuggling crime family and although they loved eachother their parents drove them apart through constant competition between the two to see who was the brightest at building weapons, the older brother would always win and became the parents' favourite child, he even managed to create the ultimate weapon, a suit with an AI capable of adapting and learning from enemy attacks, but the older brother one day met a girl who showed him that what he was doing was wrong, he escaped and left his younger brother with his hateful parents, thanks to this, the young boy grew bitter and desperate for affection. Using his intelect he crafted an experiment to transfer a human mind into a mutated and techonoligaclly enhanced ape, what he called Apex, the ultimate weapon, but noone dared to be the ginny pig, with no other choice and seeking his parents' aprroval he tried to implant his brain to the ape and was succesful, but the transfer couldnt pass on his emotions, he was left a cold and intelligent killing machine, his only goal, to feel something again

[@lucasmatthiessen1570]

Here’s my origin story for The Crimson Cardinal. Allen Wayne was in a band. He is the singer and is very talented. One day, he sang a song so loud that his vocal cords start to hurt. He then later got a sore throat. His friend Dennis gave him some medicine that made his throat better. The next day he began singing with his band. His parents were there. But when he got to a high note. The sound of his voice is so loud that it gave almost everyone including his parents a heart attack. Allen was shocked by this. He couldn’t say a word. Dennis’s father Neil was there and told him the truth. Turns out the Dennis’s father is a scientist who created the medicine and accidentally gave it to his son. Allen was in shocked and mad at Neil. He started yelling at him but stop soon after. Scared he was gonna kill him with is powerful voice. The police arrived soon after and Allen ran away. But he also found out that he can fly. Later few days after hiding he went to Neil and ask him what else he can do. He also told him that ever since that day he felt constant guilt for killing his parents as well as all those people. Neil told him that with his help he can make up for all that. Neil then taught him more about his powers and invented him a suit. And so, Allen Wayne help civilians to make up for what he has done. Also, the reason why he’s a silent hero is so he doesn’t create another accident like he did that night.

[@MichelleR-u4m]

I’ve got a good origin story, maybe, he used to be a criminal who was caught by the police and had to spend two whole years in prison. After he is set free, he realises the pain and suffering he had to be put through in prison and decided that he will be a superhero, not a villain. After he has completed his training and become a martial arts master he discovers his family had been brutally murdered in a terrorist attack, full with rage he kills one of the terrorist’s he is horrified of what he had done, he then goes out into hiding in a underground bunker, in the bunker he had created his own high tech suit and give himself the power to release a supersonic screech . After many months of hiding he decides to come out but finds the hero assembly (HA) and becomes a member.

[@MaxPerullo-hd7tu]

If/when you make comics for these heroes, where would one obtain them?

[@XanderFlicks]

i’ve got one i’m planning to announce soon! details will be there!

[@IvanLopez-fd7or]

Crimson Cardinal backstory: A man named Rob Richards adopts a small child, and names him Caelan. But this man isn't nice, he adopts him for the sole purpose of using him as an evil project called Crimson-X. In a lab full of evil scientists, they put the 8 year old Caelan into a red cube and trapped him in there. The scientists hold the DNA of the best athletes in the world, (Bullet Boy's parents??) and the strongest birds to exist. Angry, tearful, frightened, Caelan screams for his life as they pour a type of liquid into the red cube, forcing Caelan to swallow it. Caelon passes it out. Project Crimson-X didn't work. The kid died.... until his eyes shoot up, bloody red, and he screams, louder than any kid or adult has ever screamed. It shatters the cube, and he shoots out of it, towards his 'father', Rob Richards, and screams in his face, crying. He kills Richards with his incredibly loud scream, and the other scientitsts run for their life, but one scientist grabs a bottle that says "Clay Organism", and then rushes out. (Bulk??) After all this, in fear and sadness, Caelan runs away as well, towards the woods... After 7 years of living and hiding in the woods with birds, bears, and all kinds of animals, Caelon Richards hears harsh and fast rustling near the trees. He runs quick behind a rock, with a cardinal. He hears a teenage boy, about the same age as him, in a supersuit that's blue, running through the trees, and dodges.. nothing? But then, a fast green and black speed comes alive and it's a man in a black and green suit, with a mask. "Stop running, Bullet Boy!" the masked, fast man yells. "Force me, Avoidjah!!" Bullet Boy responds. Avoidjah laughs, and quickly grabs the teenage hero by the neck, ready to end him. But Caelon notices this, and remembers his pain, the experiment he was.. Caelon jumps out behind the rock, and kicks Avoidjah away from Bulley Boy. He uses his scream, which is way more advanced than when he was 8, and is now a SUPER SONIC SCREEAAM! Avoidjah yells in pain, but doesn't stop fighting. But Caelon isn't done either, and somehow has the athletic ability of fighting, and punches, and kicks, and defeats Avoidjah (for now). Caelon asks Bullet Boy if he's okay, Bullet Boy nods, and then tells him to come with him, to the Hero Assembly's headquarters. Bullet Boy says he has potential, and gives him a suit that he made for himself, but it didn't look right for him. It's rusty, brown, and red, and really tight. Caelon says thanks, but also adds that he'll revamp it.. and then comes back with an advanced suit with red armor, a large beak for sonic screams, and his long hair (cuz he never got haircuts!) sticking out like him. An alarm goes off in the head quarters, and Bullet Boy says there's robbery. He asks Caelon if he wants to help. Caelon agrees, and Bullet Boy asks, "What's your superhero name?" Thus started the incredible orgin of the pained Caelon Richards, also known as... CRIMSON CARDINAL!! (love your work Xander)

[@CesarParade]

I like when the brother was the crow origin it set the tone from.

[@civilbeast165]

My favorite story was when Cealen is given his powers from the scientist who kidnapped him and may return as one of his villains

[@SimhleleleSibandze]

Awsome I cannot wait 4 more heroes from you and your animation is of the charts

[@reneecrittenden7420]

For the Crimson cardinal his backstory should be that he is from a great ninja clan and they were all killed and he’s the last one left

[@trujillo1982]

The best one is definitely the one with the crazed scientist kidnapping, and the cardinal outside window

[@DARWIN_1_7]

Man i was really hoping to see mine i think the generational hero aspect is perfect for this character since then all the other Origins can also be true. But what Xander came up with is very cool too.

[@oddism]

I think my favorite one is the one where with the cardinals being a symbol of hope

[@Droppedyaplaya]

The crimson cardinal (hikari ito) was born in Japan 1978. From a young age he was trained in many different forms of martial arts as he hoped one day he would become the best samurai. But at the age of 14 a terrorist group bombed his home and all of modern day Tokyo. As the flames engulfed his surroundings he passed out. Later after waking up and seeing his father and pregnant mother dead and the only memory of them there shadows burned int the walls. As he left his house he saw the only thing living was a baby cardinal. But before he could explore more the terrorists came back and took him to a private base inside America. As they tested on him because he was the only human to live the explosion he started he voices in his head. Screaming voices. At his young age he thought he was going insane. But as the terrorists taught him new ways of fighting he learned to harness the voices and use them to strike deadly fear into anyone who would hear them. Leaving lasting effects of hearing the same sounds he heard that night when the bombs were dropped. After his 18th birthday he was tolled he could either join the terrorist or duel and leave. But no one had ever survived a duel. But none the less he picked the duel. As it started he was loosing miserably but after using his Newley acquired powers he prevailed. But as he left he noticed his powers came with a draw back if he used them to an extreme for or took another’s life with it he would hear and it was if he could almost see his family dying. He remembered the sparrows and found that those were the only things that stopped him from going mad. So he decided to become a masked crusader know as the crimson sparrow. A signal of hope and survival.

[@Nolife22]

Brooo i wish i saw that post i have such a cool idea for him well whether u see this or not im just gonna leave my idea here Ethan, a little boy, was always an enthusiastic person and he had lots of friends in the city. One day his father, a scientist named Zack, said that they were moving to the forest because he had to run some experiments in an empty place where no one could get hurt. Ethan was devastated by this and didn't want to go. But inevitably they moved to a log cabin in a forest about 5-6 miles away from the city. Ethan started to get very introverted after this and he was also angry with his parents for not letting him stay in the city. Ethan would spend his days out in the woods alone. He could here some machines whirring in the distance. He knew they belonged to his father and didn't want Anything to do with them. He would run around the woods all day with his only companion being a red Cardinal that he dubbed Crimson. He and Crimson would spend days by the river, sometimes swimming, fishing or juet relaxing. One day Crimson would not show. No matter how much Ethan yelled, Crimson wouldn't come. Ethan was worried and he searched rhe entire forest for him. Suddenly he heard a caw and machines whirring. He bolted to the noise, assuming the worst. as he arrived, he saw Crimson in a glass cage with syringes all over him leading to a machine. He saw his father hooking up the syringes to some chemical and into himself as well. "DAD WHAT ARE YOU DOING!" He yelled "THAT'S MY FRIEND!" His father saw him but gave simply replied, "Sacrifices must be made Ethan" and pulled a lever. Crimson cawed in pain. Ethan, bursting with rage, ran to his father and pushed him. Zack fell onto the controls and the machine went out of control. His father grabbed Ethan's hand and pulled him towards the log cabin. But Ethan pushed him away and ran to Crimson. As he opened the cage, the machine exploded, killed the Cardinal and severely injuring Ethan. His father picked him up, ran to the cabin, told him mother to get in the car and they rushed him to a hospital. The 10 year old boy was in critical condition. As they were nearing the closest hospital, gun shots. They landed on the hood of the car and Zack screeched to a halt. Two robbers appeared and asked for all the money and their phones. Ethan's father and mother pleaded for them to let them go but they said no. The parents were killed that night and Ethan was left to rot. About an hour later a couple noticed the car. They stopped to see what happened and saw the dead parents and the boy. They called 911 and explained everything as they rushed the boy to a hospital. About a whole year later Ethan was healed and the couple adopted him and raised him as their own. Ethan learned Martial arts from the man named Shang and soon he grew up. Shang and his wife eventually passed away due to old age and their fortune was left to their only son, Ethan. He used all the money to build his super suit and now uses it to fight crime. He also is on a mission to find the two men that took everything from him. Edit: just added that last line to it.

[@scilvortenebrae]

I know it's too late but meh, . His father was a former soldier, turned military weapons billionaire who married a famous model and ballerina. the boy was forced into gymnastics classes but he had a natural singing voice, so he would skip school and sneak out of his mansion to perform on the street for the less fortunate. One night he came back to find his home destroyed, and his parents murdered, for reasons unknown and he refused his fortune thinking he betrayed his family. Later, on the street, hungry and desperate he attempts to pickpocket a man, revealed to be a monk named Cardinal who completely wrecks him despite knowing hand to hand tactics from his dad. The boy lashes out and screams revealing his powers and Cardinal offers to take him in and train him. After some convincing, the boy reclaims his fortune, builds a suit and sets out to solve his family's murder and protect the destitute. . That takes care of your Batman, Nightwing, Daredevil mix. And it leaves him open to the name you previously made.

[@Maria-zn5sp]

Am I the only one who thx this guy gives Batman and blackbolt vibes

[@501stLego]

he said that crimson cardinal is like the batman/daredevil/nightwing type of character in his universe

[@benjaminneal8050]

So is there a Supervillain that forces all the superheroes to work together. Also maybe make a new Superhero out of the concepts of 3 of your childhood superheroes. Also once you're done rebooting your childhood superhero universe are you going to animate it?

[@XanderFlicks]

it’s possible! i definitely want to try

[@benjaminneal8050]

@@XanderFlicks so is that for the animation idea or the 3 childhood superheroes into 1, or both.

[@XanderFlicks]

@@benjaminneal8050 oh! the animation idea

[@benjaminneal8050]

@@XanderFlicks okay that makes more sense. Also I liked the origin of Crimson Cardinal having an arc nemesis being called the Crow, but also it would be cool to see 3 old concepts into 1 new character.

[@guszillayt]

It would be best to make your own Superhero Cartoon Show with these Superhero Designs Xander. What do you think?

[@Jaxdoesdrawing]

Here is a free superhero you can use, Kurlo (you can change his name if you want): he is like the funny/edgy, Iron man like guy, he has basically any psychic powers, telekinesis, mind control, and can summon radioactive weapons or tools, for eg. “oh no tuff is falling on me! I will summon my radioactive sledge hammer!” Actually now that I think about it that sounds that Dora the explorer😂

[@Occeator]

I just want to say that you characters have helped me create so many oc’s

[@T3aseW1thease]

i swear marvel or any other comic book company needs to hire you to create your own comic book universe

[@misterboxhead3045]

But if they hired him he wouldn't write his own universe because would be on the universe of say company?

[@T3aseW1thease]

@@misterboxhead3045not really i mean if he gets a job at lets say image comics he can write his own universe bc not every comic book at image comics is in the same universe so he'll be able to write his own universe without it being in an already established universe

[@orkhanabdullayev-sr5xe]

The best one is the one that goes "His parents got turned into chikky nuggies"

[@leonardovigilatodemorais7280]

since you said he flies by controlling wind, can he use it in other ways too? like maybe air blasts/low level airbending?

[@Jayx-zi7zs]

0:52 literally a canon event

[@Caleb0102]

that thumbnail is the best superhero origin I've ever heard

[@AmalgamationOfStupid]

He let the bedbugs bite makes sense because it worked for me

[@ThulasiShinto]

What about Aqua ray are you working on his origin story video please tell me please

[@CaptainLakes]

HOLY SH-T IM IN A VIDEO Also love the videos man

[@enderknight1442]

I like your origin story, though I do like the idea of his archenemy being called The Crow, who had a connection with him.

[@Rainbowfox_]

I really like the one where he was kidnapped by the crazy scientist, the element of the cardinals out the window is a really nice touch

[@mayawalton4962]

I’m at this point in the video 9:22 I thought the origin story before the one he made was really good because you could use the crow as a potential villain in the future

[@benlegall]

Woah didn’t think I get a shout out. Thank you.

[@XanderFlicks]

Thanks for your fun idea!

[@Smiththeinspiringanimator]

7:37 I will admit I actually really like this backstory the most for Crimson cardinal.

[@Biohazrd_]

I feel like the crimson cardinal would be more of a Batman superhero no powers just intimidation and the sonic scream being a voice module that when activated ear protection is also activated

[@jayajashithsivampd3393]

THE HERO,S ARE A GREAT EXAMPLE FOR THE WORLD

[@M1necraftb1nary]

I have an idea for an origin: He was a kid and one day he got in a car accident but his blood and his skin fused and it turned crimson which put him through pain and he then started asking for help and a scientist found him and experimented with him until a cardinal broke him out and he decided to not let anyone else be expiremented painfully

[@Mundarium]

I am currently creating an own superhero world based on a bit of realism with a huge touch if surrealism and would love to help out, for me, this is just an exciting activity 😀

[@bignapolean3068]

I like your origin. The second best was by beans.

[@machaelmancha]

I have the best idea for crimson cardinal is he fought a super strong person in boxing the boxer's punch hit him so hard it broke the wall and inside the room there were potions he screamed and the potion gave him super sonic screamed plus better fighting abilities .

[@Hulkster1234]

I liked all the stories and I thought of an origin myself but just never considered writing it lol. But I do think if we changed his main story a bit to reveal he grew up in Russia we could see if he was a hired killer mind controlled to cause events in world history maybe the Russian company he works for is the same company that blackmailed bullet boy

[@taok_00]

you should do a backstorie that as all the good ideas from the multiple backstories and do an ultimate one

[@callmev3531]

Regardless of the exact tragic origin behind his silent demeanor, having him be this Genji-like science fantasy warrior using stealth and sonic mouth blasts/waves (wether their concussive or more of the pain-inducing variety) along with combat and athletic expertise as his primary arsenal is very appealing and his look is very interesting. In a team setting, a character like him could serve as both a cool silent badass that serves as a scout and flanker during missions, but also a point of comic relief as Bullet Boy either tries to get a reaction out of this highly disciplined and reserved individual or finds him unsettling with how quite he is.

[@501stLego]

"he let the bed bugs bite" that origin story idea literally got me cackling

[@ohcadin6590]

Dang, I wish i would have known about this... I had what i thought could be an intresting idea... The idea I came up with was that before gaining his abilities he lived in a low income household with his single mother and grandfather who was a wood carver, who would sell his art works out of his own home since he couldnt afford to by a place for his buisness. This home itself was also in a neighborhood prone to gang violence, which made buisness especially hard to come by... but atleast it kept the place cheap. When he was young, his grandfather gave him a special gift, a carving of a Northern Cardinal made out of cedar wood, which he tressured dearly as a child. He would take this carving everywhere he went, and loved showing to the other kids at his school. The boy had loved his family dearly, holding no distain toward any of them. However, his poor yet happy life would begin to take a turn at the age of 17, when his home would burn down due to gang violence in the area, resulting in them having nothing left, and no way of making the money they needed to repair the home. Because of this, the boy ended up going into a mysterious job, one that claimed to be run by the military and, although it was risky, would pay him well over the amount they needed to help his family. The boy agreed, only to find the situation to be far worse than he has expected. In truth, the event was not run by the military, but a foreign government attempting to create super soldiers. This group would end up being stopped by the actual military who grew suspicious after the disappearance of several citizens. Although the group were stopped, the son of the woodcarver would have already gone through much of the experiment, leaving him disfigured to the degree where the government, after saving him, could not figure out who he was, since the process left him with little memory and various identifying details disfugured (ex: fingerprints erased, reconstructed mouth and facial features). The only details that he had indicating who he was were the clothes he wore the day he was taken away, and a single carving of a cardinal. Not entirely sure of what to do, the boy decides to make the most of his situation, becoming the Crimson Cardinal to prevent others from facing the same injustice that he did, and hoped that if he had done this, he could one day find out who he was, and who it was that gave him the wooden cardinal. Extra info: specified he lost most of his memory since I do think that he would have some memory, just none that is helpful. But one this he does remember is how important the Cardinal Carving is to him, he just doesnt remeber why it was important, more specifically who gave it to him. Also, the assumtpion is that the screeching ability, and the martial arts he learned came from the experiment, with the loss of memory being partial due to them modifying his brain to teach him martial arts. Most of the other modifications, such as removing his finger prints, was done simply because the organization itself did not want anyone to find out who these people used to be. Also I know this is most certianly going to be ignored, I only wrote this because I had the thought and saw no reason to keep it to myself. However, if the person writting this series does find this, I enjoyed the video and am very intrestes in your series... this is the first video I have seen by you and I most certainly plan to see more. Thank you for the amazing video and I can't wait to see more!

[@youssefmesrati340]

Xander will you do a video of giving advice on how to make a comic and how to make heros and villains becuase i really need help making my comic im a big marvel fan so i decided to make my own version of the new avengers movies and i really need help making a story and i need help fixing the main villain

[@Idklx]

He let the bed bugs bite is the best story for him

[@asepfatulloh8387]

My idea:when crimson is a kid he is have a rich family one day he get out from his house alone when he comeback he whole family die his house burning he is soo traumatized,sad and angry at that time meanwhile a some scientist see crimson and the scientist come to crimson and some swat come and capture crimson and when crimson wake up he on labotory and that scientist make crimson to all his expreriment 3 month ago........crimson get his super power to make a big scream because all his scream and his expreriment he get he strongth body because all of he expreriment too 1 month later...... crimson get out from that labotory all the swat is seek him the swat found him and try to capture crimson but with he super power he fight the swat and he won because of it he say"i will make all people not surfer like me" and end

[@DeafaultAnims]

Yours is good and the best one but the Russia aspect is fitting for the caracter

[@aubreemacintosh2593]

This is what he looks like:4 arms,small claws near his arm,a crocodile-like head,a crest on his head covered in spikes,a crocodile like tail,blackish-grey coloring,six blue eyes,add anything else you want.

[@andersonrusnell3102]

He is really into all Cardinal-themed sports teams.

[@French_fries-q8h]

He let the bed bugs bite is the best one

[@akbwastaken]

You could do this: Include The one before your story and add this backstory for the name and the clash between the two brothers: While he was training with the clan he was always treated harshly. He was given a very small and dusty room which had a small crack in the ceiling. A cardinal would always come to him through the crack and CC (crimson cardinal) would feed him with the small amount of food he was given. One day, his brother saw the bird and killed it (without knowing how much his brother was fond of it) which causes the brothers to fight. And his brother at ths the end joins the clan as an act of revenge.

[@TheHauntedDuck]

Btw cardinals represent loved ones who passed away. Just and idea for crimson cardinal.

[@raymondliu3353]

the story is good the characters design si awesome can you make partner in crime black bandage around his body and white cloak red outline .

[@NoxiMation]

Holy shit a Christmas miracle

[@XanderFlicks]

XanderFlicks is comin’ to town

[@daveonwheeler7412]

Crimson Cardinal should met some of my own superpeople and beings with powers, magic and guns

[@KingOrangeX]

I feel like he should have wings on his suit or as an actually ability because he has talons. That would also explain the sonic scream which I feel doesn't match his silent mysterious character, I think it should be more of a emmition of sound waves Edit: he does not need the wings for flight, btw, I just wanted to give my idea of him

[@elitecat87_official]

It would've been better if the Crimson Cardinal was a former minister of the church.

[@idosomestuff8960]

Hey Xandar, I love your early Bullet Boy drawings. Can you do a video on one of your old comics, or possibly redo one? Love ur vids 👍

[@Hawai_Guy]

You should make a tutorial how to make comics and heroes!😁

[@Phrog-oc9tl]

I like the crow villian idea maybe he has like an uno bird group

[@tron-a-con3700]

Here's a suggestion every hero universe needs a super dark villain The Reaver A man once kind and compassionate turned into a force for evil, as if he lost all humanity. He can speak, he just chooses not to. As he stares down his prey through his mask of executioners, carrying reapers scythe and a hidden blade in his forearms. The man had no name, but was refereed to as Pariah in the orphanage of Norway. One day he followed a cat into an alley and was hit with a potion that both scared and changed him. Not only did gain the standard powers of super humans (strength, durability, healing, speed) he had an additional power that no one could match. He could numb his entire being so that no pain can stop or hinder his desired task. The strangest part of him he doesn't do evil deeds out of enjoyment, there only seems to be random reasons. Bullet Boy once investigated string of brutal murder and failed to save the final victims . Reaver seemed to be trying to teach Bullet Boy that no matter his speed there will always be people he can't save. Whipstar was attack by Reaver when isolated and alone, his motives appeared to try and break her. So that she learns regardless of her power and determination even she can be brought to a low field. Reaver leaves books and missing posters of dead children Infront of Insect at almost every corner for day, mocking her of the idea that she could have children, have a family. As insects have countless children with random mates. Reaver is cruel, but he seems to be a necessary evil who unknown if he takes enjoyment of what he does, does it anyway for teaching a lesson, mocking his prey and preparing them for the future. Either way, Reaver will go down in history as a dark force to be reckoned with, joking referred to as the immortal Jack the Ripper the 2nd

[@SleepyMurda]

New character idea! Hero name: Dupli-Man Real name: Jimmy Read Gender:Male Age:17 Birthday: November 3rd, 2006 Time: 10:45 PM Place of Birth: Miracle hospital, Las Angeles Parents: Richard Read,Emily Read Siblings: Daniel Read, Ethan Read, Olivia Read Backstory:(you come up with it but it’s something probably like Spider-Man’s and Flash’s combined) Powers: Dupli-Man has the powers to Duplicate himself not only this but he can turn his duplicates into different forms like make a large Duplicate to be able to take down a large evil robot are a small Duplicate to stop the Rat Ruler these Duplicates can take a wide range of shapes and sizes and depending on what Dupli-Man needs them for.

[@PJTV_YT]

Man the one time I don't look for this chance I miss it. Great. Good content though

[@naymar3360]

I think that the one with him coming from Nepal and his brother being his nemesis is the best of all others.