Perceptions of the superhero and supervillain are based primarily on the subjective definitions of each concept. These observations often lead to a definitive dichotomy that divides the characters into two impermeable divisions. However, this strict separation is unable to take into account characters who are not at the extremes of their respective camp. Nor can this split classify characters who flirt with both sides of the superhero-supervillain dichotomy. Therefore, it is imperative to analyze the criteria established for both superheroes and supervillains to derive a more adequate explanation. Most superheroes are not easily characterized, but rather fall somewhere between Superman, the bastion of moral purity, and Doctor Doom, the demonstration of undoubted corruption. This prompts the genesis of an entirely new notion about the differences between superheroes and supervillains. A more precise idea is that superheroes and supervillains are aligned on a spectrum from pure good to pure evil. The disparities between superheroes and supervillains are not black and white, but rather these characters belong to a spectrum that changes radically based on individual cases. Captain Hammer and Doctor Horrible from the Doctor Horrible Sing Along blog are intriguing cases because of their inherent qualities. The character of Captain Hammer is quite easily identifiable as the superhero of the story. He is shown saving people by stopping Doctor Horrible from stealing a van that contained a special energy core (Whedon). Through physical characteristics such as his costume and his strong physique, Captain Hammer fits the physical criteria of the superhero role. Furthermore, thanks to his reputation and influence, Captain Hammer brings back...... middle of paper...... 2009. Network. February 14, 2014. Doctor Horrible Sing Along Blog. By Joss Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen. Perf. Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion and Felicia Day. Hulu, 2008. Online. Grossman, Lev. "The Problem with Superman." TIME magazine. Www.time.com, May 10, 2004. Web. March 3, 2014. .Injustice: Gods Among Us. Play Station 4 version. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. 2013. Video Game.Layton, Bob and Michelinie, David [w] and Ron Lim [p]. Iron Man: Legacy of Doom. I. New York: Marvel Publishing. 2008. Print.Marvel's Ultimate Alliance 2. Play Station Version 3. Indirect visions, wild entertainment. Activision. 2009. Video game.Millar, Mark [w], Johnson, Dave and Plunkett, Kilian [p]. Superman: Red Son. California: DC Comics. 2003. Print