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May 12, 2023 · We3. (Image credit: Marvel Comics) Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's We3 is a cult-favorite 2004 limited series about three animals who are turned into super-weapons, but who escape control in an ...
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Prehistory gives the first instance of an animal-based superhuman in stories that predate written language. The Cave of the Trois-Frères in France features a controversial image of a man with horns, likely intended to resemble a deer. This being was likely a god or sorcerer of some sort, the latter of which lends its name to the figure. French legi...
Fiction as a genre is relatively new. During the brief (roughly 500 year) period following chivalric romances, the majority of the west absconded from its metahuman attachment, with superhumans all but disappearing from literature. Though the occasional superhuman (especially vampires) made an appearance in horror and the burgeoning science fiction...
In the 1500s, a Chinese story concerning Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, became one of the first novels. As the printing press was improved with Gutenberg's innovations, these books took hold in Europe. Generally, however, these concerned gasping at people who broke societal norms and boys coming into their own through the end of the 1800s. The first ...
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The animal kingdom is full of superheroes and superpowers. Read about 10 of the coolest superhero powers in the animal kingdom at HowStuffWorks.
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Jan 11, 2023 · Here is a list of 20 animals that have been used as superheroes in comics and animation: Krypto, Superman’s dog (DC Comics) Ace the Bat-Hound, Batman’s dog (DC Comics) Redwing, Falcon’s bird...
- Superman Archetype. Superheroes based on Superman belong in this category. Such heroes include those who share some or all of Superman's powers (i.e., ice breath, laser-eyes, flying, super strength and endurance) and superheroes who were the first in their worlds and who set the bases for later heroes.
- Martial Artist. This category includes superheroes who are more human than superhuman but are masters of one or more martial art. Most superheroes in this category have no or almost no superpowers.
- Brick/Tank. These are superheroes with superhuman strength and endurance. They are usually incredibly big and muscular. Examples include Hulk, Thing and Juggernaut.
- Blaster. Heros, whose primary power is a distant attack, like an energy ray, belong to this category. For example, Cyclops and Starfire are blasters. This category can be further divided into the following sub-categories
Types of Superhero Stories. Superhero stories can be as diverse as the universe they inhabit, each offering a unique lens through which to explore the human condition and the concept of heroism. Here are a few types that stand out: Origin Tales: These stories delve into the genesis of the hero’s powers and their initial steps into heroism ...
Apr 2, 2024 · Superhero or Villain With Similar Superpowers: Scarecrow. In Gotham City, one of Batman’s foes is the Scarecrow. Scarecrow’s weapon of choice is a fear gas. The fear gas doesn’t kill, but it does cause super intense, long-lasting psychological trauma by provoking different parts of the brain. Electric Eel. Scientific name: Electrophorus
