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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. | 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 [[ | + | Superheroes have been a popular topic for [[comic book]]s and [[cartoon]]s since the 1930s, when [[Superman]] first appeared in print. |
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Revision as of 01:25, March 29, 2008
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 comic books and cartoons since the 1930s, when Superman first appeared in print.