Superhero fiction

Superhero fiction is a subgenre of science fiction examining the adventures, personalities and ethics of costumed crime fighters known as superheroes, who often possess superhuman powers and battle similarly powered criminals known as supervillains. The genre primarily falls between hard fantasy and soft science fiction in the spectrum of scientific realism. It is most commonly associated with American comic books, though it has expanded into other media through adaptations and original works.

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Superhero fiction
Captain Marvel, an iconic and influential example of the genre.
Stylistic origins	Early 20th century, United States, Japan
Cultural origins	Golden Age of Comic Books (America) Kamishibai (Japan)
Features	Focus on adventures of heroic figures usually possessing superhuman powers and/or other abilities

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