Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC]

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Description

What does it mean to be a hero? Daniel Evans Tries to answer this question as he embarks on a self-imposed mission in a familiar, yet unfamiliar world. Being a hero has never been easy, but even if the world tries to crumble around him, he will stand firm, because no matter how difficult or dangerous it is, he will remain Defiant. SI-OC, MC-hero, MC-viltrumite, MCU-AU, DC Comics AU. Marvel AU.

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Status: Ongoing
Year: 2023
Author: EmmaCruzader

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Rating: 4.5/ 5.0
Followers: 751
Views: 300,068

What readers say about Still Defiant! SI [Marvel/DC]

“I’ll be honest, I had expected some bland power trip of a story, Junk food if you will. But wow am I glad I was mistaken, this story is honestly pretty good, hardly any grammar errors and a pretty good flow plus some solid conviction from the protagonist, t…”
EldritchAbominationRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“I usually hate Isekai (Pretty ironic for a RR reader.) but this one was very good. I did miss some characters but overall it's a solid read so far, will continue reading and hope the author keeps this work going. Overall pretty good story, would love to see…”
ArtFriendsRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(10)

EldritchAbominationRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I’ll be honest, I had expected some bland power trip of a story, Junk food if you will. But wow am I glad I was mistaken, this story is honestly pretty good, hardly any grammar errors and a pretty good flow plus some solid conviction from the protagonist, the makings of a great story. The loss of future knowledge was risky but I’ll be honest, it helps enrich the protagonist and makes their intentions more pure, seeing through a non-biased lens if you would. I look forward to more of ya story, keep it up!
ArtFriendsRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I usually hate Isekai (Pretty ironic for a RR reader.) but this one was very good. I did miss some characters but overall it's a solid read so far, will continue reading and hope the author keeps this work going. Overall pretty good story, would love to see more characters!
AvidReaderRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
All I can say is I absolutely love it! Best character interactions of almost any fanfic I have read and it even goes a step further to double that with amazing character growth from the MC. Reminds me of the old superman questions where the question was not “Can he could win?” , but “How should he win?” Where the choices have major development impacts on what essentially is a mortal God.
huspRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Honestly I don’t have much to say, it’s a great story besides the first chapter, everything past that is great.
I like how the powers of the mc work, gives an otherwise limited race growth. The only power I dislike is the allies one, but beggars can’t be choosers. His disadvantages make a story that would have been predictable, unique and dangerous.
There’s not much to say about grammar because there’s no real issue. The author says this is their second language, which is quite a surprise considering they are better than a lot of native speakers, myself included.
The romance in this story is nice, nothings been confirmed yet, but I do hope it’s just one person there’s no reason he should waste a relationship that could last eternity. Then again cosmic threats and gods could kill him so maybe living like you want is the right thing to do.
The mcs character is honestly refreshing, reading marvel/dc fanfics (other genres too) make the main character either edgy or overly arrogant, leaving the person who’s supposed to be the most interesting a copy paste no emotion masochistic cutout. In this story he feels like an actual person, a good person. The only real problem his character has is choosing to not actively get stronger. Though it’s out of a valid fear.
Story wise it can be a bit repetitive, I wish there was a little bit more interaction with the general population(a cult/religion would be nice) otherwise it’s great. Anyways, I think the style is mainly slice of life, which I love hence my favoritism. Though I’m not sure if it counts as slice of life either, because of all the people he saves and the monsters he kills. Daily life of a superhero I suppose?
Overall, an amazing story and a personal favorite. READ IT!!
DarK137Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This fanfiction is a masterpiece that exceeds my expectations in every way. The writer has skillfully captured the essence of the original characters while giving them a fresh and exciting twist. The plot is cleverly crafted, keeping readers hooked from start to finish. I loved how the relationships between characters are explored in new and creative ways, without losing the charm that drew us to the original universe. What impressed me most was the writer's ability to delve into the emotions and motivations of the characters, adding depth to their personalities. Each scene is carefully thought out to keep readers fully immersed in the story. Additionally, the narrative style is smooth and easy to follow, making it a pleasure to read. The writer has a special talent for conveying intense feelings through their words. In summary, this fanfiction is a must-read for any fan of the original universe. It's emotionally intense, engaging, and leaves you wanting more.
costaTRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Great story, the level of the details and the plot is quite good, also the main character is one of the best parts of the story and his journey through life and the relationships with the other characters is also entertaining. The level of details and worldbuilding is also a great point in this story
DreadstoneRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Really well-written. Enjoying the story and development. The start is fairly routine with a cosmic entity intervening. Very interested to see how things progress.
Author had the interest idea to seal some memories of the mc. This is pretty unique for an isekai film what I've seen. Really like this idea and interested to see how it plays out. Biggest strength of most isekai mcs is their knowledge or foreknowledge. But this guy doesn't have that advantage. Very neat idea.
The conversations are well-written and characters feel real. Love viltrumites so well be cool to see him try to fit in a mashed up dc/marvel universe.
The author notes that this work is a translation but it is done very well. I've read other translation works here on royal road but this one is better than most. Some struggle with idioms and sentence structure but so far I have no complaints.
I tend to avoid reading superhero isekai. But the viltrumite inserted into marvel/dc Mashup was unique from others I've found on royal road. So I started reading from curiosity and hope the author keeps with it because it's developing into a truly fun read and I'll be interested to see where it goes.
Alucard158Royal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I greatly enjoyed this and I can't wait for the next chapters. But I understand life get in the way as well letting the creativity flow naturally. I look forward to seeing where you take the story. It's a very interesting world you have made. may you achieve your dreams and stay Safe
Eli1012101Royal Road
★★★★ 3.5
Its fine, I guess. But the first chapter really sets the entire story on the wrong foot. It treats the primordial existince that meets the protag with such irreverence and teenage exuberance that it ends up leaving the rest of the story feeling flat. If we have no respect for the highest authority in all of existences shown, why should we have any respect or reverence for anything else? The tone of the story just feels really off compared to what its trying to show us.
Bror LovehjerteRoyal Road
★★★★ 3.5
I’m a big fan of the setting. I think this story is a diamond - if a rough one. This story needs some thorough editing. I really want to read it, and I think the author has high potential. But below are a few things that put this story on hold for me. My hope is that I can come back to later and see these addressed. Of course all in my unprofessional eyes - take this as the product of an avid reader and an analytical person.
1. Punctuation. There are certain rules in dialogue that ought to be respected for the flow of the story.
2. Show don’t tell. The golden rule. It’s smoother to describe things in a way that highlights what’s important compared to saying it. And it’s absolutely not necessary to tell something after you’ve already shown it. Example:
“I have no idea,” John said, he had no knowledge of the subject and looked around in confusion, unable to remember.
This example also shows something else I want to highlight; conciseness. Think of how many words can be removed from the above example. That would make the writing tighter, richer, and much more interesting for the reader. It’s boring to read the same information over and over.
it’s not easy! I write myself, and fall into this trap constantly! I try to be super aware of it when reviewing and editing.
Hope this is helpful, wish you all the best, and good luck!!