superheroines
Female comic champions
Superheroines are female superheroes—fictional characters with extraordinary powers who fight villains and protect the innocent.
Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Black Widow are superheroines.
The word parallels heroine as the feminine form of hero, though many now use superhero for all genders.
The film featured an ensemble of superheroines.
Clothes for assuming roles
- villainsEvil characters in narratives
- powersAbilities or authorities held
- sidekicksLoyal supporting partners
- secret identitiesConcealed true personas
capes · masks · origin stories · graphic novels · manga · panels · speech bubbles · crossovers
Advocacy for sex equality
- equalitySame status for all
- strengthPower to exert force
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- agencyPower to act
leadership · autonomy · independence · resilience · courage · assertiveness · liberation · self-reliance
Pictorial screen symbol
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- idolObject of worship
- paragonFlawless model to emulate
champion · leader · protector · luminary · inspiration · mentor · beacon · vanguard
Seeking journey for something
- odysseyExtended adventurous journey
- sagaExtended heroic narrative
- perilSerious threat of harm
- daringAdventurous courage
action · battles · showdowns · teamups · missions · escapades · exploits · challenges
Extralegal justice-seeker
- nemesisPersistent source of ruin
- moralityRight and wrong principles
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- truthAccordance with reality
honor · virtue · defender · protector · rescue · redemption · sacrifice · accountability
Exceptional physical power
- flightAerial journey by aircraft
- telepathyDirect mental communication
- invisibilityState of being unseen
- healingRestoration of health
shapeshifting · telekinesis · energy blasts · super speed · invulnerability · magic · force fields · martial arts
costumes
Clothes for assuming roles
- villainsEvil characters in narratives
- powersAbilities or authorities held
- sidekicksLoyal supporting partners
secret identities · capes · masks · origin stories · graphic novels · manga · panels · speech bubbles · crossovers · mutants
feminism
Advocacy for sex equality
- equalitySame status for all
- strengthPower to exert force
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
agency · leadership · autonomy · independence · resilience · courage · assertiveness · liberation · self-reliance · determination
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Pictorial screen symbol
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- idolObject of worship
paragon · champion · leader · protector · luminary · inspiration · mentor · beacon · vanguard · example
quest
Seeking journey for something
daring · action · battles · showdowns · teamups · missions · escapades · exploits · challenges · danger
vigilante
Extralegal justice-seeker
- nemesisPersistent source of ruin
- moralityRight and wrong principles
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
truth · honor · virtue · defender · protector · rescue · redemption · sacrifice · accountability · vengeance
superstrength
Exceptional physical power
- flightAerial journey by aircraft
- telepathyDirect mental communication
- invisibilityState of being unseen
healing · shapeshifting · telekinesis · energy blasts · super speed · invulnerability · magic · force fields · martial arts · gadgets
superheroinesvillainess
Evil female character
femmes fatales · archenemies · nemeses · antagonists · antiheroine
superheroinesdamsels in distress
Women requiring salvation
hostages · victims · civilians · plot devices