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14 Dark Heroes Who Could All Be Duplicates of the One Original Character, Zorro

All these characters could be duplicates of the one unique character, Zorro.

14 Dark Heroes Who Could All Be Duplicates of the One Original Character, Zorro

Masked vigilantes have always had a certain pull, especially the ones who move through the night with a cape, a grim stare, and a talent for taking down villains. Zorro helped define that look long before modern comics turned it into a whole genre, and plenty of heroes still seem to borrow from his playbook.

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That is the fun of this list, because each character here carries some piece of that same shadowy energy, whether it is the costume, the attitude, or the way they handle danger. From comic book icons to animated favorites, the lineup keeps circling back to the original masked outlaw.

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So if you have ever wondered which dark heroes feel like cousins of Zorro, the answer is right here. Read on.

1. Zorro - The original masked man who hunts down villains

1. Zorro - The original masked man who hunts down villainsCracked.com
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2. Angel - He wears a wavy jacket and possesses a mind that knows more than most

2. Angel - He wears a wavy jacket and possesses a mind that knows more than mostCracked.com
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3. Batman Beyond - The successor to Batman, equipped with a sleek suit

3. Batman Beyond - The successor to Batman, equipped with a sleek suitCracked.com

4. Cassandra Cain - She is one of the darker members of the Bat family

4. Cassandra Cain - She is one of the darker members of the Bat familyCracked.com

5. Midnighter - His unusual helmet sets him apart from the rest

5. Midnighter - His unusual helmet sets him apart from the restCracked.com

6. Red X - The former dark persona of Robin

6. Red X - The former dark persona of RobinCracked.com

This is similar to the secret twins hiding among your favorite stars, from political activists to film editors.

7. Rorschach - A detective and former Minuteman, among other things

7. Rorschach - A detective and former Minuteman, among other thingsCracked.com

8. Spawn - A superhero with a demonic figure of vengeance

8. Spawn - A superhero with a demonic figure of vengeanceCracked.com

9. Venom - He's dark, has wings, and is a roaming avenger of the alleyways

9. Venom - He's dark, has wings, and is a roaming avenger of the alleywaysCracked.com

10. David Dunn - He wears a trench coat and stalks serial killers

10. David Dunn - He wears a trench coat and stalks serial killersCracked.com

11. Darkwing Duck - He is the embodiment of surprise and appears in a cloud of smoke

11. Darkwing Duck - He is the embodiment of surprise and appears in a cloud of smokeCracked.com

12. Nite Owl II - He is more tech-focused and teams up with the ultraviolet Rorschach

12. Nite Owl II - He is more tech-focused and teams up with the ultraviolet RorschachCracked.com

13. Moon Knight - He is the defender of those who travel by night and a servant of Khonshu

13. Moon Knight - He is the defender of those who travel by night and a servant of KhonshuCracked.com

14. Batman - The world's greatest detective and the Caped Crusader

14. Batman - The world's greatest detective and the Caped CrusaderCracked.com

With the way animated movies are evolving, it won’t be surprising if they gain more and more fans. They’ve managed to present us with numerous superheroes that we can emulate, or rather, join in their quest to restore world order.

Now back to you, have you chosen your own superhero to form an alliance with? If so, drop their names in the comments section below.

Want proof of “twin” chaos without DNA tests, like the people in this real-life twin reunion?

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