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Not being a science fiction/fantasy fan, I differ from many of the others on this forum. Yet united we stand, in passionate advocacy of surely the most progressive and dynamic influence on our collective childhoods.

Is Knightmare really that closely related to the rest of the fantasy genre? I don't think it is. It shares more with the comic book tradition. The best example is Lord Fear, a classic comic book bad guy. Suitable sarcastic, all-powerful yet fatally flawed. He can't resist telling us more than he needs to (despite knowing spyglasses are littered through the three levels) and this proves his hamartia, allowing the dungeoneers to defeat him time and time again (though never to completely destroy him). He reminds me of a Lex Luthor, or even a James Bond villain. (James Bond being very closely related to the comic book tradition).

Am I being deliberately perverse, in order to satisfy my distaste of all things Star Trek?

The character Lord Fear reminds me of most isn't from the fantasy genre at all in fact. His manner, his perverse charm and his razor-sharp put downs are, to me, reminscent of Blackadder at his best.

Viewing Lex Luthor as a parallel, I'd argue Gene Hackman's portrayal in the movies is far closer to the mark than the one in the comics.

The comic book parallels that you mention are noticeable throughout creative literature and media (the famous 'good guys always win' scenario for example). Having said that, Lord Fear nearly always WON. A dungeoneer getting right through the dungeon was a major event...

Knightmare was originally designed as a kids show so it's inevitable that some of the characters are going to be fairly one-sided (including those 'of the grey' like Hordriss).

And what is wrong with 'Trekkies' might I ask?

Yes, there are some VERY scary fans out there... but not everythone is like that! Here's a worrying thought for you...

The official Star Trek fan-club has enough fully paid members that it can be (again in the official sense) considered a religion...