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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 1930s, when [[Superman]] first appeared in print. | ||
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Revision as of 22:15, November 26, 2010
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.
The three best known superheroes in American comic books are all orphans or foster children. 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.