Superpower (ability)
Definition
There is no rigid definition of a "superpower." In popular culture, it is often associated with unusual abilities such as
Generally speaking, superheroes like
In fiction and fantasy, superpowers are often given scientific, technological, pseudoscientific, or supernatural explanations. They come from sources such as magic, technology, or the character's own physiological nature (being an alien, a supernatural being, or a mutant).[2][5]
In manga and anime
Superpowers are a commonly used concept in
The types of powers featured vary from series to series. Some, such as Dragon Ball and Fullmetal Alchemist, feature many different characters who have the same types of powers. Others, like One Piece and Bleach, feature characters with a wide range of different powers, with many powers being unique to only one or a few characters.[6]
In Cartoons
Superpowers are a commonly used in cartoons in the
In Live Action TV Series
In Live action or the term
References
- ^ "The Golden Age Of Comics". www.pbs.org. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
- ^ a b Lovece, Frank (July 16, 2008). "The Dark Knight". (movie review) Film Journal International. Archived from the original on November 7, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2009.
Batman himself is an anomaly as one of the few superheroes without superpowers…
- ^ "Top 100 Comic Book Heroes". IGN. 2011.
- ^ "Superhero | Definition of Superhero by Merriam-Webster". Merriam-webster.com. March 22, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
- ISBN 978-0-471-02460-6. Archived(PDF) from the original on November 6, 2015.
- ^ a b "Superpowers Characters | Anime-Planet". www.anime-planet.com. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
External links
- 8 Super Powers, an online Wired Magazine article on how certain superpowers might work
- The Physics of Superheroes, by James Kakalios- a book examining how the powers of several comic book characters would work if they were real.