John Egbert
Also known as: ectoBiologist, Heir of Breath
The kid who started it all by installing a game on his thirteenth birthday, an heir of Breath with a love of terrible movies and a hammer. His retcon powers literally rewrote the comic's reality.
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How many fanfics feature John Egbert?
John Egbert appears in 10k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Homestuck fandom. You can browse all John Egbert fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular John Egbert ships?
The most popular John Egbert ships include John Egbert/Dave Strider. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
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