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Sep 29, 2021 · Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Sep 29, 2021 • 4 min read. Superhuman strength, invisibility, flight, the ability to shoot webs—these are just a few of the fantastical elements common in superhero fiction, a subgenre of speculative fiction containing strong elements of fantasy and science fiction.
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Superhero fiction is a genre that captivates audiences with its portrayal of extraordinary characters, often endowed with superhuman powers or abilities. These narratives typically revolve around the heroic deeds of individuals who take on the mantle of superheroes, fighting against villains to save humanity or their world from various threats.
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Dec 17, 2020 · Updated: December 17, 2020. Superhero fiction is one of the most popular sub-genres of speculative fiction, and is made up of two categories of costumed crime fighters: superheroes with super-human powers and those characters without the powers. Superheroes rely on skill, cunning and training.
Superhero fiction is the genre of fiction that is centered on such characters, especially, since the 1930s, in American comic books (and later in Hollywood films, film serials, television and video games), as well as in Japanese media (including kamishibai, tokusatsu, manga, anime and video games).
