Why is mind control such a common story element in comics

You tell me.

>>94269016
Is it ?
its so rare to find a good example .

>>94269016
possession is a common theme throughout all literature. not just mind control.

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>>94269016
Because it's fantastical.

because it's hot AF

If I could change one thing about the past, I would delete this fucking movie from existence

99% of hypno art is Kaa or some other snake

it's fucking obnoxious

>>94269016

extremely easy way to have characters acting differently rather than realistically writing changes in personality which most media can't even get right over the course of their entire run never mind a dramatic heel-turn for one instance

and also >>94272197 falling under another's influence is a common trope in all of storytelling, probably because it's easier to address than, well, the above, a realistic depiction of someone acting out of what you think their character is

>>94269016

I don't understand how there's so much porn of this snake.

>>94272641
Scaly and fur fags with too much money.

Easy way to move the story along.

Need a powerful character to switch to the villain's side to create conflict? You can either build up a growing resentment to the heroes/genuine reason for the character to switch sides that takes three books or seasons, or you can just say "Hey this villain can make characters do things."