Superhero
A superhero is a fictional character who is noted for feats of courage and nobility, who usually has colorful name and costume and abilities beyond those of normal human beings.
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Fictional character - Courage - Nobility - Name - Costume
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Since the definitive superhero, Superman, debuted in 1938, the stories of superheroes - ranging from episodic adventures to decades-long sagas - have become an entire genre of fiction that has dominated American comic books and crossed over into several other media.
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Superman - 1938 - Saga - Fiction - American comic books
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Common traits |
| ► | Character subtypes |
| ► | Divergent character examples |
| ► | History of superheroes in comic books |
| ► | Treatment in other media |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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Latest news on superhero
Watchmen Footage Sneaked
Zack Snyder, director of the upcoming Watchmen movie, screened about 30 minutes of heretofore unseen footage from the epic superhero saga to groups of reporters on Oct. 1 at Warner studios in West Hollywood, Calif., and also announced that the film will have a running time of two hours and 43 minutes.
Sony Options War Heroes
Sony has picked up Mark Millar and Tony Harris' superhero military comic book War Heroes for Michael De Luca to produce, Variety reported.
Branagh May Helm Thor
Henry V helmer Kenneth Branagh surprised onlookers by entering talks to direct Thor, a superhero movie and the next Marvel Comics property to be adapted as a live-action feature by Marvel Studios, Variety reported. The movie will be released in 2010.
'No Heroics' Plays Superheroes for Laughs
A self-described "comics nerd" whips up a Brit sitcom about neurotic caped crusaders mired in mundane real life, just as superhero mania grips Hollywood.
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