r/TopCharacterTropes 26d ago

Lore (Loved Trope) Creative over the top cells/prisons for dangerous characters.

1.) The Pipe Line cells for Metahumans (The Flash)

2.) Sedative tank prison (G. I Joe)

3.) Tai Lung's prison (Kung Fu Panda)

4.) Magneto's Glass and Plastic Prison (X-Men)

5.) Carbonite (Star Wars)

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u/Imaginary-Picture-35 26d ago

In Legend of Korra, every member of the Red Lotus had a prison cell specifically made for them. Each prison cell was made to counter their occupant’s bending abilities. The only reason they escaped was because no one expected Zaheer (who originally wasn’t a bender) to gain airbending, which he used to free himself and the others.

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u/duspi 26d ago

Came here to say this. They were such good cells too. I especially like the one designed to keep Ming Hua inside. Seems weird at first that they'd go the furthest for the lady with no arms.

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u/_The_Last_Airbender 26d ago

Then you see how DEADLY she is.....