Superheroes

Superheroes

Description
Description

Superheroes are fictional characters, often featured in comic books, movies, and TV shows, known for their extraordinary abilities or powers. These powers, whether acquired through supernatural means, advanced technology, or inherent traits, enable them to perform heroic deeds beyond the capability of ordinary people. Superheroes typically have a strong moral code, fighting against evil and injustice to protect society. They often have secret identities to maintain their normal lives and protect loved ones.

Beyond entertainment, superheroes symbolize hope, resilience, and the fight for good, inspiring audiences and impacting popular culture. They often reflect societal values and ideals, serving as metaphors for broader human experiences and aspirations.

History
History

Superheroes first soared into the public imagination in comic books during the 1930s and 1940s, a time when the world faced great economic and geopolitical upheavals. Characters like Superman and Batman emerged, symbolizing hope and justice, resonating deeply with readers. In the following decades, the genre diversified, introducing a variety of heroes with different backgrounds and abilities.

The Cold War era saw superheroes tackling complex social and political issues, reflecting societal anxieties. The late 20th and early 21st centuries witnessed a surge in superhero popularity, with their stories expanding from comic books to dominate movies, television, and other media, becoming a staple of global popular culture.

Future
Future

The role of superheroes is set to evolve with changing societal norms and technological advancements. There's a growing trend towards more diverse and complex characters, reflecting different cultures, genders, and backgrounds. Storylines might increasingly address contemporary issues like climate change, social justice, and mental health, making narratives more relevant and impactful. In terms of media, augmented and virtual reality could offer more immersive superhero experiences.

The popularity of shared cinematic universes is likely to continue, expanding storytelling possibilities. These developments suggest that superheroes will remain culturally significant, inspiring and entertaining audiences by resonating with their experiences and the challenges of the modern world.

Common Questions
Common Questions
What makes someone a superhero?

A superhero is considered to be a person who does heroic actions and has the ability to do them in a way that a normal person couldn’t. Superheroes have a super power that a normal human doesn’t have and use that superpower to create a more peaceful society. Superheroes are characters that are believable and live realistic lives, the only difference are their superpowers.

Why do superheroes wear capes?

Superheroes wear capes to signal the direction of where they are moving. Superheroes don’t wear capes as much anymore as capes can be dangerous, catch onto objects in different environments, and can become a safety hazard. Besides Superman and Batman it is rare to find superhero with a cape. Villains are more likely than superheroes to wear capes as they strive to show that they are powerful and prepared.

Who was the first superhero?

The first modern superhero is Mandrake the Magician who debuted in 1934. He debuted 4 years before Superman who is considered the first popular superhero. Mandrake was able to make people believe anything by hypnotizing them. He was the first comic strip character to use his special superpowers to fight crime. Gilgamesh may be considered the first superhero in recorded history as he is demigod who defended his people from threats in 2500 BCE.

Pop Culture

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Ant Man
137000
5’10” | 1.78 m (Variable)
Tales to Astonish #35 (September 1962)
Ant Man
178.000
1962.00
137000
GUIDE
3D
Ant Man
Aquaman
778000
6’4” | 1.93 m
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Aquaman
193.000
2016.00
778000
GUIDE
3D
Aquaman
10.25” | .26 m
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Baby Groot
26.000
2017.00
130000
GUIDE
3D
Baby Groot
6’2” | 1.88 m
Batman (1966)
Batman (Adam West)
188.000
1966.00
640000
GUIDE
3D
Batman (Adam West)
6’0” | 1.83 m
Batman Begins (2005)
Batman (Christian Bale)
183.000
2005.00
638000
GUIDE
3D
Batman (Christian Bale)
5’9” | 1.75 m
Batman (1989)
Batman (Michael Keaton)
175.000
1989.00
25000
GUIDE
3D
Batman (Michael Keaton)
6’0" | 1.83 m
Fantastic Four #52 (July, 1966)
Black Panther
183.000
1966.00
2300000
GUIDE
3D
Black Panther
5’5” | 1.64 m
Tales of Suspense #52 (April, 1964)
Black Widow
164.000
1964.00
238000
GUIDE
3D
Black Widow
6’1” | 1.85 m
Captain America Comics #1 (March, 1941)
Captain America
185.000
1941.00
422000
GUIDE
3D
Captain America
5’7” | 1.70 m
Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (March, 1968)
Captain Marvel
170.000
1968.00
1900000
GUIDE
3D
Captain Marvel
Deadpool
385000
6’2” | 1.88 m
The New Mutants #98 (February 1991)
Deadpool
188.000
1991.00
385000
GUIDE
3D
Deadpool
6’0" | 1.83 m
Strange Tales #110 (July 1963)
Doctor Strange
183.000
1963.00
154000
GUIDE
3D
Doctor Strange
Drax
17000
6’3” | 1.91 m
The Invincible Iron Man #55 (February 1973)
Drax
191.000
1973.00
17000
GUIDE
3D
Drax
Falcon
84000
5’10” | 1.78 m
Captain America #117 (September 1969)
Falcon
178.000
1969.00
84000
GUIDE
3D
Falcon
Gamora
91000
5'7" | 1.70 m
Strange Tales #180 (June 1975)
Gamora
170.000
1975.00
91000
GUIDE
3D
Gamora
Groot
97000
7’10” | 2.39 m (Variable)
Tales to Astonish #13 (November 1960)
Groot
239.000
1960.00
97000
GUIDE
3D
Groot
Hawkeye
92000
5’8” | 1.73 m
Tales of Suspense #57 (September, 1964)
Hawkeye
173.000
1964.00
92000
GUIDE
3D
Hawkeye
5’11” | 1.80 m
Watchmen (2019)
Hooded Justice
180.000
2019.00
17000
GUIDE
3D
Hooded Justice
Hulk
184000
8'2" | 2.5 m
Incredible Hulk #1 (May, 1962)
Hulk
250.000
1962.00
184000
GUIDE
3D
Hulk
Iron Man
383000
6’1” | 1.85 m
Tales of Suspense #39 (March, 1963)
Iron Man
185.000
1963.00
383000
GUIDE
3D
Iron Man
Korg
36000
7’7” | 2.31 m
Journey into Mystery #83 (1962)
Korg
231.000
1962.00
36000
GUIDE
3D
Korg
6’2” | 1.88 m
Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 (May, 1963)
Nick Fury
188.000
1963.00
54000
GUIDE
3D
Nick Fury
6’1" | 1.85 m
Watchmen (2009)
Nite Owl
185.000
2009.00
9100
GUIDE
3D
Nite Owl
Odin
106000
5’8” | 1.73 m
Journey into Mystery #86 (November 1962)
Odin
173.000
1962.00
106000
GUIDE
3D
Odin
Okoye
25000
5'7" | 1.70 m
Black Panther #1 (November 1998)
Okoye
170.000
1998.00
25000
GUIDE
3D
Okoye
5'7" | 1.70 m
Tales of Suspense #75 (March 1966)
Peggy Carter
170.000
1966.00
49000
GUIDE
3D
Peggy Carter
5’9” | 1.75 m
Tales of Suspense #45 (September 1963)
Pepper Potts | Rescue
175.000
1963.00
41000
GUIDE
3D
Pepper Potts | Rescue
5’11” | 1.80 m
The X-Men #4 (March 1964)
Quicksilver
180.000
1964.00
89000
GUIDE
3D
Quicksilver
3’1” | .95 m
Marvel Preview #7 (Summer 1976)
Rocket Raccoon
95.000
1976.00
60000
GUIDE
3D
Rocket Raccoon
Rorschach
104000
5’5” | 1.65 m
Watchmen (2009)
Rorschach
165.000
2009.00
104000
GUIDE
3D
Rorschach
5’6” | 1.68 m
The X-Men #4 (March 1964)
Scarlet Witch
168.000
1964.00
146000
GUIDE
3D
Scarlet Witch
Shazam
21500
6’4” | 1.93 m
Shazam! (2019)
Shazam
193.000
2019.00
21500
GUIDE
3D
Shazam
Shuri
29000
5’5” | 1.64 m
Black Panther #2 (May 2005)
Shuri
164.000
2005.00
29000
GUIDE
3D
Shuri
5’8” | 1.73 m
Watchmen (2009)
Silk Spectre
173.000
2009.00
21000
GUIDE
3D
Silk Spectre
5'7" | 1.70 m
Amazing Fantasy #15 (August, 1962)
Spider-Man
170.000
1962.00
147000
GUIDE
3D
Spider-Man
6’2” | 1.88 m
Marvel Preview #4 (January, 1976)
Star-Lord
188.000
1976.00
80000
GUIDE
3D
Star-Lord
6’4” | 1.93 m
Superman (1978)
Superman (Christopher Reeve)
193.000
1978.00
338600
GUIDE
3D
Superman (Christopher Reeve)
6’1" | 1.85 m
Man of Steel (2013)
Superman (Henry Cavill)
185.000
2013.00
357000
GUIDE
3D
Superman (Henry Cavill)
5’4” | 1.63 m
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Teenage Groot
163.000
2017.00
2300
GUIDE
3D
Teenage Groot
Thor
518000
6’3” | 1.91 m
Journey into Mystery #83 (August, 1962)
Thor
191.000
1962.00
518000
GUIDE
3D
Thor
Valkyrie
153000
5’4” | 1.63 m
The Avengers #83 (December 1970)
Valkyrie
163.000
1970.00
153000
GUIDE
3D
Valkyrie
Venom
389000
5’9” | 1.75 m (Variable)
The Amazing Spider-Man #252 (May 1984)
Venom
175.000
1984.00
389000
GUIDE
3D
Venom
Vision
85000
6’3” | 1.91 m
Avengers Vol. 1 #57 (published August, 1968)
Vision
191.000
1968.00
85000
GUIDE
3D
Vision
6’1” | 1.85 m (Armor); 5’8” | 1.73 m (Actor)
Iron Man #118 (January 1979)
War Machine
185.000
1979.00
65000
GUIDE
3D
War Machine
Wasp
121000
5’6” | 1.68 m (Variable)
Tales to Astonish #44 (June 1963)
Wasp
168.000
1963.00
121000
GUIDE
3D
Wasp
6’0" | 1.83 m
Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941)
Winter Soldier
183.000
1941.00
117000
GUIDE
3D
Winter Soldier
Wolverine
253000
6’3” | 1.91 m
The Incredible Hulk #180 (October 1974)
Wolverine
191.000
1974.00
253000
GUIDE
3D
Wolverine
5’10" | 1.78 m
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
178.000
2016.00
531000
GUIDE
3D
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
5’11” | 1.80 m
Wonder Woman (1975)
Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)
180.000
1975.00
530000
GUIDE
3D
Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)
Wong
6400
5’10” | 1.78 m
Strange Tales #110 (July 1963)
Wong
178.000
1963.00
6400
GUIDE
3D
Wong
Deadpool
Set of drawings comparing the height of Deadpool to other Marvel characters

Deadpool, civilian identity Wade Wilson, is a fictional crude and wise-cracking mercenary, in X-Men, Deadpool and the extended Marvel franchise. Originally a villain in X-Men, he evolves into an anti-hero, and ally to the X-Men upon the death of his significant other, Vanessa. In an attempt to cure his cancer, he was lured into a science experiment that gave him power. His main power is a healing factor that allows him to heal from injuries that would be fatal to others, as well as being skilled in combat. Deadpool is one of the few Marvel movies that has an R rating.

Deadpool is portrayed by Ryan Reynolds in the MCU with a height of 6’2” (1.88 m). The comic book height of Deadpool is also 6’2” (1.88 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Deadpool in assorted poses
Deadpool, civilian identity Wade Wilson, is a fictional crude and wise-cracking mercenary, in X-Men, Deadpool and the extended Marvel franchise. Originally a villain in X-Men, he evolves into an anti-hero, and ally to the X-Men upon the death of his significant other, Vanessa.

Deadpool is portrayed by Ryan Reynolds in the MCU with a height of 6’2” (1.88 m). The comic book height of Deadpool is also 6’2” (1.88 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Deadpool in assorted poses
Deadpool
Height:
6’2” | 1.88 m
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6’2” | 1.88 m
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Portrayed by: Ryan Reynolds

Powers
Longevity and regeneration; marksman, swordsman, combat; teleportation devices; super strength, agility, durability
Real Name
Wade Winston Wilson
First Appearance
The New Mutants #98 (February 1991)

Drawings include:
Deadpool front elevation (assorted), side, fighting

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Hawkeye
Pair of drawings with height dimensions of Hawkeye standing with his bow

Hawkeye, real name Clint Barton, is a master marksman and archer that appears in Marvel Comics. Typically appearing as a foundational member of the superhero team the Avengers, Hawkeye makes up for his lack of true superpowers with extensive hand-to-hand, acrobatic, and battle training which he augments with customized trick arrows. Hawkeye was introduced by Marvel in Tales of Suspense #57 in September, 1964.

Hawkeye has a height of 5’8” (1.73 m) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 6’3” (1.91 m) in the comics.

Illustrations of Hawkeye engaged in battle standing and jumping with his bow and arrow
Hawkeye, real name Clint Barton, is a master marksman and archer that appears in Marvel Comics. Typically appearing as a foundational member of the Avengers, Hawkeye makes up for his lack of superpowers with hand-to-hand, acrobatic, and battle training which he augments with customized trick arrows.

Hawkeye has a height of 5’8” (1.73 m) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 6’3” (1.91 m) in the comics.

Illustrations of Hawkeye engaged in battle standing and jumping with his bow and arrow
Hawkeye
Height:
5’8” | 1.73 m
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Height (Comics)
6’3” | 1.91 m
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Portrayed by (MCU): Jeremy Renner

Powers
Master archer and marksman; trick arrows; tactician; hand-to-hand combat
Real Name
Clint Barton
First Appearance
Tales of Suspense #57 (September, 1964)

Drawings include:
Hawkeye standing (passive), standing (defense), crouched (fighting), jumping (fighting)

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Gamora
Series of scaled illustrations of Gamora compared to various related Marvel characters

Gamora is a fictional warrior, assassin, and alien in Guardians of the Galaxy and the extended Marvel franchise. Adopted by Thanos after he murdered her family and half her planet, Gamora was raised alongside Nebula and surgically enhanced to be a weapon. When she finally has the chance to betray Thanos and help save people instead of destroying them, she seizes it, joining Peter Quill and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Her powers include superhuman strength, stamina, and vision. She is also trained in swordsmanship and her weapon of choice is a retractable sword, and occasionally a knife Thanos gave her as a child.

Gamora is portrayed by Zoe Saldaña in the MCU with a height of 5'7" (1.70 m). The comic book height of Gamora is 6’0" (1.83 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Gamora with labeled height
Gamora is a fictional warrior, assassin, and alien in Guardians of the Galaxy and the extended Marvel franchise. Adopted by Thanos after he murdered her family and half her planet, Gamora was raised as an assassin alongside Nebula and surgically enhanced to be a weapon.

Gamora is portrayed by Zoe Saldaña in the MCU with a height of 5'7" (1.70 m). The comic book height of Gamora is 6’0" (1.83 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Gamora with labeled height
Gamora
Height:
5'7" | 1.70 m
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6’0" | 1.83 m
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Portrayed by (MCU): Zoe Saldaña

Powers
Superhuman agility and strength; elite combat skills; accelerated healing
Real Name
Gamora Zen Whoberi Ben Titan
First Appearance
Strange Tales #180 (June 1975)

Drawings include:
Gamora front elevation (assorted), back, crouching, fighting

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Rocket Raccoon
Pair of dimensioned illustrations of Rocket Raccoon standing alone and with a large weapon

Rocket Raccoon is an anthropomorphic raccoon skilled in starship aviation, engineering, and marksmanship that appears in Marvel Comics. Typically a core member of the superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocket Raccoon possesses the enhanced speed, sight and climbing abilities of an Earth raccoon in conjunction with being a brilliant strategist and pilot. Rocket was introduced by Marvel in Marvel Preview #7 in Summer 1976.

Rocket Raccoon has a height of 3’1” (.95 m) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 4’ (1.22 m) in the comics.

Drawings of Rocket Raccoon in shooting and jumping battle postures
Rocket Raccoon is an anthropomorphic raccoon skilled in starship aviation, engineering, and marksmanship that appears in Marvel Comics and is typically a core member of the superhero team the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Rocket Raccoon has a height of 3’1” (.95 m) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 4’ (1.22 m) in the comics.

Drawings of Rocket Raccoon in shooting and jumping battle postures
Rocket Raccoon
Height:
3’1” | .95 m
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4’0” | 1.22 m
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Voiced by (MCU): Bradley Cooper

Powers
Starship aviator and engineer; marksman and hand-to-hand combat; field commander and tactician; attributes of an Earth raccoon
Real Name
First Appearance
Marvel Preview #7 (Summer 1976)

Drawings include:
Rocket Raccoon standing (passive), standing (weapon), standing (fighting), jumping (fighting)

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Falcon | Sam Wilson
Set of drawings comparing the height of Falcon to other MCU characters

Falcon also known as Sam Wilson is a fictional Avenger, Air Force Veteran, and superhero in Captain America: The Winter Solider, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and the extended Marvel franchise. After Steve Rogers asked him for help, he stole his old flying suit from the Air Force base and became a part of the Avengers team. He is physically human, but uses his Falcon suit to fly and uses its attached drone for surveillance. Thanks to his Air Force training, he’s also skilled in hand-to-hand combat. He is one of those disintegrated in Thanos’s snap, and brought back five years later. After Steve's retiring from duty, Sam Wilson eventually takes over the mantle of Captain America.

Falcon is portrayed by Anthony Mackie in the MCU with a height of 5’10” (1.78 m). The comic book height of Falcon is 6’2” (1.88 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Falcon in assorted poses
Falcon also known as Sam Wilson is a fictional Avenger, Air Force Veteran, and superhero in Captain America: The Winter Solider, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and the extended Marvel franchise. He is physically human, but uses his Falcon suit to fly and uses its attached drone for surveillance.

Falcon is portrayed by Anthony Mackie in the MCU with a height of 5’10” (1.78 m). The comic book height of Falcon is 6’2” (1.88 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Falcon in assorted poses
Falcon | Sam Wilson
Height:
5’10” | 1.78 m
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6’2” | 1.88 m
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Portrayed by (MCU): Anthony Mackie

Powers
Flight via wing armor; combat hand-to-hand skills; telepathic link with birds (comics)
Real Name
Samuel Wilson
First Appearance
Captain America #117 (September 1969)

Drawings include:
Falcon front elevation (assorted), flying (assorted)

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