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| − | + | A '''superhero''' is a person, usually fictional, who has some or more of the following characteristics: | |
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| − | + | * [[superpower]]s not possessed by ordinary human beings | |
| − | + | * a distinctive costume and 'nom du guerre' or 'code name' | |
| − | + | * a willingness to use their abilities to fight evildoers | |
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| − | + | Note that some characters generally regarded as superheroes don't possess all of these traits--[[Batman]], for example, has no superpowers. | |
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| + | Superheroes have been a popular topic for [[comicbook]]s and [[cartoon]]s since the 1930s, when [[Superman]] first appeared in print. | ||
| + | [[category:culture]] | ||
Revision as of 16:03, September 10, 2007
A superhero is a person, usually fictional, who has some or more of the following characteristics:
- superpowers not possessed by ordinary human beings
- a distinctive costume and 'nom du guerre' or 'code name'
- a willingness to use their abilities to fight evildoers
Note that some characters generally regarded as superheroes don't possess all of these traits--Batman, for example, has no superpowers.
Superheroes have been a popular topic for comicbooks and cartoons since the 1930s, when Superman first appeared in print.