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  1. Superhero - Wikipedia

    A superhero or superheroine, is a character who typically possesses superpowers or abilities beyond those of ordinary people; is frequently costumed, concealing their identity; and fits the role of the …

  2. Superhero | Definition, Names, Movies, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 24, 2025 · A superhero is a fictional hero, widely popularized in comic books and comic strips, television and film, and popular culture and video games, whose extraordinary or ‘superhuman’ …

  3. The 100 Most Published Superheroes, Ranked By Comic Book …

    Apr 24, 2025 · Comic books have given us numerous superheroes and villains, each with unique stories and powers. This listicle highlights and ranks the most popular characters dominating the comic book …

  4. What is a Superhero — Definition, Types and Characteristics

    Apr 4, 2025 · A superhero is a character with extraordinary powers that performs heroic actions. Unlike police, firefighters or doctors, all of whom are heroes in their own right, superheroes are defined by …

  5. What is a Superhero? The Anatomy of a Modern Myth

    May 13, 2025 · Unpack the evolution of the superhero concept across comics, film, and culture. Learn how these modern myths reflect society’s values, challenges, and aspirations.

  6. Superheroes Through the Ages: The Origins and Pop Culture Impact of …

    Apr 27, 2025 · Let’s take a closer look at the origins of superheroes, how they’ve evolved over the decades, and why they continue to dominate the cultural landscape in everything from blockbuster …

  7. The 15 Greatest Marvel & DC Comics Superheroes of All Time

    Jun 30, 2025 · Each has a name that is so synonymous with the word superhero that even non-comic book readers know who they are. With that, I present to you the greatest superheroes to ever grace …

  8. History of Superhero Genre | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Initially popularized by comic books, the term "superhero" emerged around 1917, but the genre gained significant traction with the debut of Superman in 1938, marking the beginning of the Golden Age of …

  9. Superhero - Wikiwand

    A superhero or superheroine, is a character who typically possesses superpowers or abilities beyond those of ordinary people; is frequently costumed, concealing...

  10. What is a superhero? (And why are they so popular?)

    Jul 29, 2023 · “ What is a superhero? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a superhero as, “ a fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers.” This is a good, basic definition, but it …