Superhero genre
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The superhero genre is a genre of fiction involving costumed heroes (often with superhuman or supernatural powers). The genre began with and is named for Superman comics, first published in 1938.
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Though it often involves science fiction elements and sometimes has no fantastic elements of any form, superhero comic-related material is generally considered fantasy and is discussed in the fantasy forum.
Superhero Fiction and Franchises
- Marvel Comics universe
- DC comics universe
- Watchmen
- The Incredibles