I agree. Even a cursory examination of the major titles of comic book history will reveal pulp, fantasy, horror, sci fi, westerns, noir, soap and other influences. Several venerable titles include multiples.
I think I’m good at both; I’ve done each exclusively* for at least a decade.
But I tend to avoid “roll playing” because I prefer “role playing, and IMHO, the former gets in the way of my enjoying the latter.
* I’d been playing for 15+ years before I really discovered the fun of roles in...
Left field: Fey are both chaotic and lawful. They love pranks, mischief and discord. But they’re also fans of making deals, and will honor them…though they may be prone to twisting words & interpretations.
So for more ideas on that chaotic element, consider the legends of trickster gods, or...