Superheroes

Superhero movies have been apart of pop culture for many decades but the string of releases in the late 80s and early 90s really propelled the movie genre into the mainstream. Men and women in masks fighting to uphold truth, justice and everything that is good (the American way in the case of Superman) used to be the sole property of backpage newspapers, comic books and cartoon shows on saturday mornings. With the introduction of the caped crusader (Batman) during the string of summer blockbuster releases in the late 80s and continuing into the 90s, the superhero movie genre has been a cash cow for studios looking to cash in with big bucks from movie goers looking for action, adventure, drama and romance. Suddenly, any good guy with inhuman capabilities or with a cult fan base was eligible for a three-picture deal. With these superhero movies, the blockbuster label was reinvigorated. = = Examples (Superhero Movies)

= = -Superman -Batman -Hercules -X-Men -The Incredibles -Spiderman -Hulk -Daredevil -Blade -Punisher -Fantastic Four -Catwoman -Elektra -Hellboy -Ghost Rider -Iron Man -Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles -Transformers

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Superheroes, every little boys dream. These characters who play the main role in many shows, movies, comics, and other source of media are likable by any age. The definition of a superhero according to Wikipedia is, "A **superhero** is a [|fictional character] who is noted for feats of [|courage] and [|nobility], who usually possesses abilities [|beyond those of normal human beings]. Many superheroes have a colorful and distinctive [|name] and [|costume]. A female superhero is sometimes called a **superheroine**." (WIKIPEDIA) These heros allow the imagination of young children to wonder. These hero's give them hope and many believe that these heros are real and if they were to find out that these hero's were not real, it could break their heart and tear their dreams apart.

The Characteristics of Superheros are as follows:
1) They have power and special abilities. Most are very strong. 2) They have a Good Heart 3) A motivation, For example Spiderman and his sense of responsibility. 4) A secret Identity 5) A motif 6) A trademark weapon 7) A supporting Cast 8) A number of enemies 9) A Headquarters 10) An original story

Superheros can sometime have a partner such as Batman and Robin. Also superheros can have a female partner such as Cat Women. Even though these hero vary amongst gender. They can also very amongst age. For example Children can be facinated with Cartoons such as spongebob as their heros. Even thought these are not the "Real" superheros. These days anyone and anything can be a superhero.