super hero

Comic book champion

A super hero is a fictional character with extraordinary powers or abilities who fights evil and protects the innocent—Superman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman.

The term emerged from comic books in the 1930s and now dominates popular culture through films and television.

Super heroes typically wear distinctive costumes and maintain secret identities.

Also spelled superhero.

Related
  • capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
  • maskFace-worn concealment
  • powersAbilities or authorities held
  • sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
  • costumeClothing for portrayal

justice · good vs evil · rescue · saving the day · flying · strength · secret identity · mild-mannered reporter · comic book · origin story · lair · spandex · metropolis · save · invincible · mutant · alter ego · crime fighter

Opposites
moral alignment

super herosupervillain

Powerful fictional evil antagonist

villain · arch-nemesis · antagonist · bad guy · nemesis

power/ability

super heroaverage Joe

Unremarkable common person

common man · everyman · mere mortal · civilian · mortal

agency/action

super herodamsel in distress

Woman needing rescue

victim · bystander · hostage · innocent bystander

Family

superhero, superheroes, superheroic, superheroine

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G