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A '''superhero''' is a person, usually fictional, who has some or more of the following characteristics:

A '''superhero''' is a person, usually fictional, who has one or more of the following characteristics:

* [[superpower]]s not possessed by ordinary human beings

* [[superpower]]s not possessed by ordinary human beings

Note that some characters generally regarded as superheroes don't possess all of these traits--[[Batman]], for example, has no superpowers.

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 [[comic book]]s and [[cartoon]]s since the 1930s, when [[Superman]] first appeared in print.

Superheroes have been a popular topic for [[comic book]]s and [[cartoon]]s since the late 1930s, when [[Superman]] first appeared in print.

The three best known superheroes in American comic books are all [[orphan]]s or [[foster child]]ren. [[Superman]] was sent by his father Kal-el away from the planet Krypton, to escape its impending destruction, and he was raised by Ma and Pa Kent in Smallville. Batman's wealthy parents were killed in front of his eyes, and he vowed to avenge their deaths by fighting crime. [[Spiderman]] was raised by his Aunt May.

Three of the best known superheroes in American comic books are all [[orphan]]s or [[foster child]]ren. [[Superman]] was sent by his father Kal-el away from the planet Krypton, to escape its impending destruction, and he was raised by Ma and Pa Kent in Smallville. Batman's wealthy parents were killed in front of his eyes, and he vowed to avenge their deaths by fighting crime. [[Spiderman]] was raised by his Aunt May.

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