Comic Book Superheroes in a Box

The focus on my "Heroes in a Box" project are the fictional superheroes of comic books. When I think of comic book heroes the word super instantly comes to mind. Super-powers, super-weapons, super-costumes, the list goes on forever! These characters are considered heroes because they have abnormal abilities to fight crime for the greater good.

Comic Book Superheroes:

A comic book superhero is a fictional character with superhuman powers. Powers such as the ability to fly, enhanced senses, superhuman strength, or the ability to turn back time. For example Superman's superhuman powers include the ability to fly, turn back time, and superhuman strength. 

Superheroes don't have to possess superhuman powers to be a superhero. Some characters such as Batman do not possess superhuman powers but have mastered skills such as martial arts or another type of skill to fight crime. All the photos of batman in action are of him fighting by himself without any help of a gadget. This proves that comic characters don't have to have super powers to be a superhero.

 

Other superheroes suchpossess weapons or technology that make them super.From this video I

discovered some superheroes need the help of specific weapons or technology to fight crime. Wonder

Women's bracelets give her the ability to fly. This proves some superheroes are superless without

their powerful weapons.

This pictures provides a visual of a few comic book superheroines. All superheroes aren't all

men. In a way it proves women are just as good if not better than men at fighting crime.

Conclusion:

Speaking in terms of superpowers, superheroes are divided into three groups. One group of superheroes which have superhuman powers (Superman, The Hulk, Spiderman,etc..).  The second group is based on superheroes which have mastered skills (Batman). And the third group is superheroes with super weapons or technology (Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, IronMan, etc..).

Superheroes are also categorized by gender. Men- Superman, Spiderman, Batman, etc... And women- Wonder Women, Batgirl, Supergirl, etc...

All comic book superheroes/heroines fight crime. Therefore they put their safety on the line for the safety of others. I believe this part of being a comic book superhero is what makes a superhero a hero. Someone willing to sacrifice themselves for others is a hero. Someone who sacrifices themselves for others but with super powers is a superhero.