help me to define "SUPERHERO"

**Ra Havok** · 09-25-2002, 12:23 PM

As in 'a superhero comic'.

What's EXACTLY meant by "superhero".

For me, A superhero is a supernaturally powered man/woman who fights crime (in 90% of the cases). [EDIT] These men/woman can also be aided by advanced technology (like batman) . [/EDIT]

Agree , disagree, ... spill it!

**Beastie** · 09-25-2002, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by Ra Havok

For me, A superhero is a supernaturally powered man/woman who fights crime (in 90% of the cases).

Um, can you say 'Batman'?

Superhero, by definition, could just mean 'A hero who is super'. Super in the eyes of who is probably the question.

For instance, to many people, Martin Luthor King, Nelson Mandela and Winston Churchill may be considered 'superheros'.

I don't think it means they need to possess and particular 'super-powers' (which brings me back to Batman..................)

**Kimo** · 09-25-2002, 12:40 PM

Superheroes like say, in the comic... Planetary?

(You have to stake the goat to bait the PJ)

**Ra Havok** · 09-25-2002, 12:43 PM

okay, let me explain a bit better:

Give your personal definition of COMIC BOOK SUPERHERO

**Beastie** · 09-25-2002, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by Ra Havok
okay, let me explain a bit better:

Give your personal definition of COMIC BOOK SUPERHERO

I already did.

You looking for a slap?

**legend of 8** · 09-25-2002, 03:33 PM

Well, a superhero.... as a stereotype, would be the comic heroes, such as batman, spiderman, superman.... but it's not their powers that make them seem extroirdinary. Ok, admittedly, it DOES help, but, really, it's the choices and decisions they make. The choices they are forced to make, on a personal and emotional level.... things that we think that we may not be able to make ourselves.

In other words, your superhero doesn't have to be a gun-totin' chick, or a ass-kickin' dude in tights, but just a normal guy. Your average Joe, stuck in a very tough situation. That's what a superhero is.

Well, that's mine, anyway. Not to say I DON'T like gun-totin' chicks...... heheheheheh. I DO like them.... ok, maybe a little more than necessary.

**TheFightingFoetus** · 09-25-2002, 10:33 PM

ROB LIEFELD!!!

**Bruce Lee** · 09-26-2002, 09:42 AM

Someone who performs an act or acts of heroism that often entails saving the world or even the universe. A superhero is usually a highly skilled or powered being who is dedicated to protecting the weak from those who seek to do them harm. He or she is willing to sacrifice themselves for this goal and/or his or her beliefs.

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