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What Are Real-Life Superheroes?

For the past 11 years or so, I’ve been involved in something called the Real-Life Superhero movement.

So far, I haven’t published much nonfiction about Real-Life Superheroes (RLSH). My main focus as an author has been fiction and poetry. My main focus as an RLSH has been doing the work, not talking about the ins and outs of being an RLSH. As a result, I’ve hardly written anything about the RLSH movement and my experiences in it.

It’s time to change that.

This is the first in a series of essays about the Real-Life Superhero movement and my involvement in it. This particular essay is geared toward a broad audience that includes both RLSH and non-RLSH readers. Future essays may speak primarily to an RLSH or non-RLSH audience. All of these essays will in some way explore what RLSH are, what pitfalls we should avoid, and what we can aspire to do for our communities and the world.

I hope that these essays spark productive discussion about the ups and downs of the RLSH movement. They may even inspire positive changes in the RLSH movement and communities served by RLSH. If you have any suggestions along those lines, feel free to contact me .

What are Real-Life Superheroes?

Are superheroes real? Are there any people like super heroes in real life?

A Real-Life Superhero (RLSH) is someone who adopts a superhero persona to do community service work. If you’re entirely new to the concept of RLSH, here are a few resources that offer good introductions to the RLSH movement:

• RLSH.net is a comprehensive online resource for Real-Life Superheroes and anyone else who wants to learn more about RLSH. It features an RLSH Social Network , RLSH News , and an RLSH Wiki that includes many more resources such as an RLSH Directory and RLSH Map .
• My Real-Life Superhero Bookshelf lists all of the commercially-published books about RLSH that I’ve found so far. The RLSH.net Books page has links to additional titles, some of which are available as free downloads rather than commercially-printed books.
• The Initiative Collective is a global grassroots group of volunteers comprised of everyday citizens who have banded together across states and countries to do something heroic each day. Some, but not all, members of the Initiative incorporate superhero personas and costumes into our community service work.  Here in Southern Illinois, I’m the founder and current branch leader of the Illinois Initiative .

What do Real-Life Superheroes do?

In comic books, superheroes often use their superpowers to protect their city and the world from various street criminals and costumed supervillains. Unlike our comic book counterparts, Real-Life Superheroes don’t have any superpowers. We also don’t have any costumed supervillains to fight, unless we get creative with our definition of what constitutes a costumed supervillain.

So what do RLSH actually do?

RLSH engage in just about every form of community service imaginable. Any task that involves helping others directly or otherwise serving your community can be turned into a Real-Life Superhero mission.

One of the most popular RLSH missions is neighborhood watch or public safety patrols. These safety patrols are inspired by comic book crime-fighting, but take a more realistic and responsible approach to supporting public safety.

What are RLSH safety patrols like? One or more volunteers trained in some combination of first aid, self-defense, de-escalation, bystander intervention, and other relevant skills pick a particular neighborhood or other location that has been the site of street crime or other public safety concerns. They walk, bike, or drive around at the location looking for signs of conflict or distress. If they encounter conflict, they may de-escalate to avoid violence, intervene if violence has already started, or call first responders to the scene as needed. If they encounter someone experiencing a medical emergency or other health and safety crisis, they provide what assistance they are trained and equipped to respond to, and call in first responders for anything beyond their training.

Unlike comic-book superheroes, RLSH don’t go looking for a fight. They don’t initiate the use of force or otherwise insert themselves into situations that may involve escalating violence or harm to themselves or others. Those types of vigilante behaviors would constitute the exact opposite of promoting public safety. The goal of a public safety patrol should be to promote public safety, not look for “bad guys” to fight.

Another common RLSH mission is homeless outreach. One or more volunteers assess what supplies would help meet the immediate needs of local people who currently have no access to housing, gather the donated or purchased supplies, and head out to places where people without housing access may be gathering or camping. This may involve direct hand-outs on the streets, donating supplies to local agencies that help the homeless and hungry, or both.

I see at least two reasons why safety patrol and homeless outreach are popular RLSH missions.

One reason is that they’re both fairly straightforward missions to meet an obvious and immediate need in the local community. The logistics of large homeless outreach efforts involving numerous volunteers can get complicated, and RLSH working in teams can plan more elaborate and far-reaching safety patrols or other public safety work. But the basic concept behind both safety patrols and homeless outreach is straightforward: take direct action, alone or in small groups, to meet an unmet need in the community.

Another reason why both missions are popular is that they pair well together. They both involve patrolling the streets in an effort to meet immediate needs such as food or safety. Organizing patrols where you’re prepared to offer multiple forms of aid — responding to conflicts, providing first aid, feeding people, doing litter clean-up, etc — helps ensure that most if not all patrols result in some obvious, immediate, concrete benefit to the community. You may not do every community service task on every patrol, but you’ll probably do at least one or two tasks on most patrols.

My own RLSH mission has taken me in a different direction. I’ve done homeless outreach and neighborhood watch patrol, but those haven’t been my primary forms of RLSH involvement.

My main focus as an RLSH is climate justice, environmental justice, and social justice. So far, this mostly involves advocating for climate justice through regular events such as my weekly community radio show and periodic or one-time events such as helping to organize the People’s Climate March of Southern Illinois. I also help promote and support events and programs organized by local nonprofits, especially those focused on climate justice, racial justice, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, the peace and justice movement, and other social justice concerns.

So far, this focus on responding to climate, environmental, and social justice concerns is uncommon among RLSH. But it’s not unheard of.

Some RLSH who focus primarily on homeless outreach or safety patrols also do other RLSH work. They may volunteer with local nonprofits, support charities through fundraising events and drives, or support social justice campaigns started by local community organizers. For example, during the Black Lives Matter uprisings in 2020, I was impressed to see many RLSH (but definitely not all) stepping up with various acts of solidarity with local Black Lives Matter organizing. One of my upcoming essays about the RLSH movement will explore how RLSH who mostly focus on safety patrols or homeless outreach can also take action to support social, environmental, and climate justice in their area.

There are also a few examples of superhero-like characters from the early days of RLSH history who took action on issues of environmental and social justice.

Growing up in the Chicago area, I heard stories about an environmental advocate known only as The Fox . His mission was to protect the Fox River from pollution. To this end, he engaged in a series of acts of vandalism and mischief that included stopping pipes from spewing pollution by plugging them with trash and dousing a corporate office with sludge because the company was polluting the river. His law-breaking antics wouldn’t mesh well with the commitment that many RLSH have to acting strictly within the boundaries of the law. But the Fox’s actions held polluters accountable, both through direct confrontation and by creating prominent public discourse in the media and the city about the problems of water pollution and environmental degradation. The Fox wasn’t my main inspiration for becoming an RLSH, but childhood stories of the Fox surely shaped my decision to adopt a superhero persona as part of my environmental protection work.

On the social justice front, El Santo and Superbarrio Gomez are classic examples of the social luchador movement that some RLSH commentators reference as a Mexican social phenomenon related to the RLSH movement. I didn’t hear about Superbarrio or the other social luchadores growing up. But I did read about Superbarrio in my research about RLSH prior to joining the movement. Reading stories about Superbarrio helping people fight unjust tenant evictions and other systemic injustices inspired me to believe that being an RLSH could embrace missions that go beyond fighting street crime, which was the main emphasis of the RLSH movement when I got involved in 2009.

Safety patrol and homeless outreach are still common RLSH missions, but there’s room in the RLSH movement for many different approaches to meeting people’s needs and working for justice. I’m planning to write a full essay about the many different ways RLSH have already sought to work for justice, and the many ways that non-superhero forms of community service and social change work can inform and improve the RLSH movement.

Why do people become Real-Life Superheroes?

People become RLSH for a variety of reasons. The two most common threads I see in RLSH origin stories are an appreciation for superhero fiction (comics, movies, books, etc.) and a desire to help others. Someone enjoys superhero fiction, wishes that something like that would happen in real life, and decides to make it happen.

For people who become RLSH, it’s often very intuitive. It just feels right, like discovering a part of yourself that you never even knew existed.

New RLSH may or may not have a specific strategic reason for incorporating a superhero name and/or costume into their community service work. They may want to use the RLSH gimmick to draw attention to the work and inspire others to take action, or they may just feel inspired by the superhero archetype and want to incorporate it into their work. Either way, for RLSH, there’s just an irresistible appeal to developing and adopting a superhero persona.

My choice to become an RLSH was mostly intuitive. I saw a few stories of other RLSH, and I liked the idea, so I went with it. But in the years since adopting this public superhero persona, I’ve given much thought to why RLSH work is often such a powerful and transformative force in the lives of the people who engage in it.

For me, being a Real-Life Superhero is about storytelling and framing. When we adopt an RLSH persona, we’re telling a creative superhero story that places community service at the center of our identity. We’re telling a story where each of us has something meaningful and transformative to contribute to our communities.

Much of the work that RLSH do addresses very serious problems in their community and world. Homeless outreach addresses the problems of hunger, homelessness, and poverty. Safety patrols address violent crime and other public safety concerns. Social, environmental, and climate justice work addresses downright horrific injustices created by white supremacy, patriarchy, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, colonialism, and other systemic forms of oppression. Whether they’re dealing with, people doing RLSH work will at some point come face to face with terrible realities of the world we live in that can easily lead to burnout, disillusionment, and a retreat from the work. Some people may find it inappropriate to respond to such serious concerns with something as whimsical as a superhero name or costume.

But the appeal of becoming a Real-Life Superhero is that it allows us to tell a story where we feel empowered to do something about it. The story grants us the power and the courage to actually get out there and do something for the good of others. No matter how bad things get, there’s always something we can do to help. No matter how unjust the world is, we can always work for justice. People become Real-Life Superheroes because we want to believe that we have the power to work for justice in meaningful ways in our communities. Even people who don’t get the appeal of our comic-book names and costumes should at least be able to understand the appeal of a narrative where we the people are called to work in the service of justice.

What are the potential pitfalls of the Real-Life Superhero movement?

As you might imagine, there are many potential pitfalls in the Real-LIfe Superhero movement. I’m working on an entire essay on the subject. In the meantime, I want to provide a quick overview.

What most if not all RLSH pitfalls boil down to is a failure to remain grounded in reality, or a failure to actually help the community in effective and ethical ways, or both.

If you think you have superpowers, you’re going to run into problems. If you’re doing it for fame and money, you’re going to run into problems. If you get caught up in a bunch of made-up conspiracy theories, you’re going to run into problems. If you think you’re literally the real-life equivalent of a grimdark antihero like Rorschach or Punisher, you’re going to run into problems. If you think the people in your community are helpless victims who need a superhero to come and rescue them, you’re going to run into problems.

If instead, you see yourself as an active member of your community, working in solidarity with your neighbors to ensure that everyone’s needs are met, then you’re probably on the right track.

What is the positive potential of the Real-Life Superhero movement?

The positive potential of the Real-Life Superhero movement is virtually limitless.

As it stands now, the RLSH movement is basically a niche volunteerism movement. People adopt superhero personas, go out into their communities, and meet the immediate needs of their neighbors in various ways.

If that’s all that the RLSH movement ever becomes, that’s still so much better than staying home and doing nothing to help your community. RLSH are out in their communities feeding people, handing out toiletries, de-escalating conflicts, cleaning up litter (and more hazardous items like discarded needles), and so on. Those are meaningful real-world achievements, and an impressive feat for a movement based on adopting superhero personas. We’re basically living out fun superhero stories that result in real-life material benefits for people in need in our communities. There’s a certain magic and beauty to that. We’ve taken the idea of superheroes, and in our own small way, we’ve made it real.

But I also see the potential for the RLSH movement to become something greater. The longer we do service work out in our communities, the more experience we’ll gain, and the more opportunities we’ll have to develop a deeper understanding of our communities and the problems that plague them.

What starts as an effort to feed the hungry may evolve into an effort to solve the local, regional, and national problems that lead to hunger. What starts as an effort to provide supplies and first aid to the homeless may evolve into an effort to solve the underlying problems of homelessness and lack of access to medical care.  What starts as an effort to do local clean-ups may lead to a greater concern for environmental justice and climate justice. What starts as an effort to stop street crime may evolve into an effort to address the underlying roots of street crime and challenge more white-collar and systemic crimes.

This is what I see as the aspirational work of Real-Life Superheroes. We may start by taking simple and straightforward actions to meet the unmet needs in our communities. But as that work continues and evolves, we may end up working in new, creative, and powerful ways for deeper change in the service of justice.

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Essays About Heroes: 5 Examples And Topic Ideas

Here, we’ll look at examples of essays about heroes and questions that can be used as topics for essays about an imagined or real hero.

A few different images likely come to mind when you hear the word hero. You may imagine Superman flying above the world with his superpower of flight. You may imagine a personal hero, a real person who has made a significant impact on your life for the better. You might think of a true hero as someone who has shown heroic qualities in the public eye, working to help ordinary people through difficult situations.

When writing an essay about your life hero, it’s important to consider the qualities of that person that make them stand out to you. Whether you choose to write an essay about how your mom got you through tough times and became your role model or about a political figure who made a difference in the lives of people in history, it’s key to not just focus on the person’s actions—you’ll also want to focus on the qualities that allowed them to act heroically.

Here, we’ll explore examples of hero essays and potential topics to consider when writing about a hero.

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Examples Of Essays About Heroes

• 1. These Are The Heroes Of The Coronavirus Pandemic By Ruth Marcus
• 2. Why Teachers Are My Heroes By Joshua Muskin
• 3. Martin Luther King Jr.—Civil Rights Activist & Hero By Kathy Weiser-Alexander

4. Steve Prefontaine: The Track Of A Hero By Bill O’Brian

5. forget hamilton, burr is the real hero by carey wallace, topic ideas for essays about heroes, 1. what makes a hero, 2. what are the most important characteristics of heroes in literature, 3. what constitutes a heroic act, 4. is selflessness required for heroism, 1.  these are the heroes of the coronavirus pandemic  by ruth marcus.

“Is this what they signed up for? There is some danger inherent in the ordinary practice of medicine, but not this much. I confess: I do not know that I would do the same in their circumstances; I am not sure I am so generous or so brave. If my child were graduating from medical school, how would I deal with her being sent, inadequately protected, into an emergency room? If my husband were a physician, would I send him off to the hospital — or let him back into the house in the interim?” Ruth Marcus

Healthcare workers have had no choice but to go above and beyond in recent years. In this essay, Marcus discusses the heroism of those in the healthcare field. He delves into the traits (including selflessness and courage) that make doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers heroes.

2.  Why Teachers Are My Heroes   By Joshua Muskin

“Teachers are my heroes because they accept this responsibility and try extremely hard to do this well even when the conditions in which they work are far from ideal; at least most do. Our jobs as society, education systems, and parents is to do our best to be strong allies to teachers, since their success is essential to ours.” Joshua Muskin

In this essay, Dr. Muskin discusses the many challenges teachers face and what parents, administrators, and education researchers can do to help teachers support students. Muskin explains that most teachers go above and beyond the call of duty to serve their classrooms.

3.  Martin Luther King Jr.—Civil Rights Activist & Hero   By Kathy Weiser-Alexander

“During this nonviolent protest, activists used boycotts, sit-ins, and marches to protest segregation and unfair hiring practices that caught the attention of the entire world. However, his tactics were put to the test when police brutality was used against the marchers, and King was arrested. But, his voice was not silenced, as he wrote his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” to refute his critics.” Kathy Weiser-Alexander

In this essay, Weiser-Alexander details both the traits and the actions of Dr. King before and during the civil rights movement. The author touches on King’s commitment to justice, persistence, and willingness to stand for his beliefs despite difficult circumstances.

“I remember this so vividly because Prefontaine was a hero to me, a hero in a way that no one was before, or really has been since. A British commentator once called him “an athletic Beatle.” If so, his persona was much more Lennon than McCartney. Actually, I thought of him more as Mick Jagger — or ultimately James Dean.” Bill O’Brian

A hero to many in the running world, Prefontaine’s confidence, unique style, and unmatched athletic ability have been heralded for decades. In this essay, O’Brian shares how he, as a distance runner during the era of Pre, related to his struggles and ambition.

“Burr fought against an ugly tide of anti-immigrant sentiment in the young republic, led by Hamilton’s Federalist party, which suggested that anyone without English heritage was a second-class citizen, and even challenged the rights of non-Anglos to hold office. In response, Burr insisted that anyone who contributed to society deserved all the rights of any other citizen, no matter their background.” Carey Wallace

In this essay, Wallace explains why Aaron Burr, the lifelong nemesis of founding father Alexander Hamilton, should be considered a historical hero. This essay exposes someone seen as a villain but much of society with a different take on their history. 

It can be interesting to think about your definition of a hero. When describing what the term hero means to you, you may want to choose a person (or a few people) you look up to as a hero to solidify your point. You might want to include fictional characters (such as those in the Marvel universe) and real-life brave souls, such as police officers and firefighters.

A word of caution: stay away from the cliche opening of describing how the dictionary defines a hero. Instead, lead-in with a personal story about a hero who has affected your life. While talking about a public figure as a hero is acceptable, you may find it easier to write about someone close to you who you feel has displayed heroic qualities. Writing about a family member or friend who has shown up as a heroic main character in your life can be just as exciting as writing about a real or imagined superhero.

From Beowulf to Marvel comics, heroes in literature take on many different traits. When writing an essay on what trait makes a hero come alive in a short story, novel, or comic, choose a few of your favorite heroes and find common themes that they share.

Perhaps your favorite heroes are selfless and are willing to put themselves last in the name of sacrifice for others. Perhaps they’re able to dig deep into the truth, being honest even when it’s hard, for the greater good. There’s no need to list endless heroes to make your point—choosing three or four heroes from literature can be a great way to support your argument about what characteristics define heroism in literature.

When someone is named a hero in real life, we often picture them saving people from a burning building or performing a difficult surgical operation. It can be difficult to pin down exactly what constitutes a heroic act. When writing about what constitutes a heroic act, think about people who go above and beyond, performing feats of courage, honesty, and bravery to support themselves or others. When writing about what constitutes a heroic act, discuss real-life or literary examples of heroes at work.

To many people, being a hero means giving back to others. While giving something away or trading in one’s well-being for others can certainly be seen as a heroic act, many people wonder if selflessness is required for heroism or if a hero can serve the greater good in a way that also supports their happiness. When writing about whether selflessness is required for heroism, choose examples from literature and real-life to support your point.

Tip: If writing an essay sounds like a lot of work, simplify it. Write a simple 5 paragraph essay instead.

If you’re still stuck, check out our available resource of essay writing topics .

Amanda has an M.S.Ed degree from the University of Pennsylvania in School and Mental Health Counseling and is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer. She has experience writing magazine articles, newspaper articles, SEO-friendly web copy, and blog posts.

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-What does RLSH stand for? Real life super hero. This term was coined by the media and not necessarily what we prefer to call ourselves .-What is a real life superhero? A real life superhero is a person who selflessly serves a positive pro-social mission while in a heroic identity or motif inspired and influenced by comic book super heroes. Real life super heroes seek to serve the public trust. As real life super heroes, we seek to inform, and, most importantly, inspire. We believe that the power to enact change lies within each and every individual, and as citizens ourselves, we work to that end. -Are real life super heroes vigilantes? It is the civic duty of every citizen to uphold the law, and real life super heroes are no exception. We always seek to work within the confines of the law. We believe in due process. We do not take the law into our own hands. We have no desire to endanger the public or ourselves. In short, vigilantism is against the law, and we are certainly not vigilantes. This doesn’t mean that real life super heroes are powerless to stop crime. Many real life super heroes help fight crime by doing safety patrols, raising awareness, starting or joining neighborhood watches, and by supporting their local law enforcement in any way they can. -Do Real Life Superheroes fight crime? From taking on drug dealers to doing safety patrols real life superheroes seek to uphold the law and work within the confines of the law to fight and deter crime. Many real life superheroes focus more on charity work and civic activities. -What happens if you come across a crime? If we were to come across a crime, we would report it to the authorities and do what we could to help the situation. -Why do you wear costumes? We wear costumes to stand out. We are working to bring superheroes to life. While you don’t need a costume to to help make a difference, they draw attention to our causes and our deeds. You probably wouldn’t be reading this now if we didn’t wear costumes. We use the costumes to become more than just some person trying to help others. We are working to become a symbol of the hero inside us all. -Do you think you have super powers? No. Real life super heroes adopt the costumes and certain ideals super heroes represent. We don’t have any of the powers that super heroes have. Anyone who thinks that they have super powers should seek professional help. Many real life superheroes have skills such as martial arts, parkour, and first aid. -Are you Cosplayers? While all real life super heroes wear some kind of uniform, we are not part of the Cosplay subculture as we are not dressed as canonical characters from existing media. -Do you have any special training? Many individual have different specialized skill sets. Their skills range from martial arts to first-aid. All our members seek to use their knowledge to help others. -Do the police know about you? Yes. Due to the publicity and the novelty of this ideal, there has been some public recognition. Real Life Superheroes strive to work with law enforcement officials and not to hinder their important public service. -Do you have a secret identity? Some RLSH do. However, group members know at least on other members’ real identity.

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Superhero Essay Writing Tips For Your Inspiration

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Superheroes nowadays occupy a huge place in the media industry and are popular in most countries of the world. It is in comics, films, cartoons, books and TV series that you can immerse yourself in a huge world of characters endowed with superpowers and supernatural powers. Every child or teenager, of course, came across them and admired the intricate, vivid and rich stories.

Most likely, you have any superhero who shocked and inspired you. Therefore, writing an essay about a superhero will be an easy, fun and educational task for you. Also, in this article, you can find out how the superhero essay writing service can help you not only choose the best topic for you but also complete the task for you!

Which Superhero Are You?

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Probably, every person who at least once read a comic strip, or saw a movie about a superhero, in his heart dreams of being like him. Some want to be like Superman, and the first half want it because Superman is powerful, and the other half want to be as kind as he is, although they understand that he is ideal, and an ideal person does not exist. Others want to be Batman, and everyone just knows that he achieved this on his own, but when it comes to whether you are capable of losing all loved ones and any possible family, everyone immediately goes into real life.

When imagining themselves as a superhero, most people think primarily of the excellent side of such a diverse life. It would be very cool for me to have an apartment in the Avengers Tower or an LSA satellite, incredible superpowers, gratitude of the saved people, opponents scattering in different directions. But the life of a superhero is not only about this. I believe that being a full-fledged superhero means always being ready to risk your life and sometimes sacrifice it and sacrifice family, work, and much more. If I were like that, I would not be ultimately myself. And yet, I would probably like to be better, more honest and more patient than I am.

Of course, I have many positive traits that superheroes have. I am noble, charismatic, hardy, have the fastest run in school, and I am always ready to help. I believe that no one will just become a superhero, but when you have already lost everything, then obligations will force you to be either an avenger who will kill all offenders or, like Frank Castle, will fight crime forever. But there is another option, that you realize that you can make this world a better place, and you will. Although there are very few such people today.

If the fate of the hero falls to me, and if the life of my loved ones depends on it, when the bandit puts a gun to their head, then you can be sure that I will thrust a knife between his eyes. But this is a common instinct to protect loved ones and your own home. People are afraid to be heroes, it’s just that greed flourishes in every person, and people are too greedy to lose something, especially so dear to them.

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What Superpowers Would I Have?

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I am not a connoisseur of superhero comics, but I loved films from DC vs Marvel films as a child. Going to the cinema was a real treat, and then I spent a week or two daydreaming about what superpowers I would like to have and how I would use them. Therefore, when we were asked a boring task in high school, I turned to the paper writing service , gave this task to specialists, and discussed with my friends what superpowers I would like to have.

For example, I would use the superpower to fly and move very quickly in space for a tourist purpose and satisfy my curiosity! It’s so exciting and incredible. First of all, I will fly around the Earth, descending in Japan, New Zealand and Norway! And also, I would fly over the jungle, the pyramids of Cheops, and look down at Niagara Falls. I would like to get tremendous pleasure from the very process of the flight! It is like a mechanism for changing physical form and gravity by the power of thought. But for now, I can only fly in my sleep.

I would also very much like to travel in time! Look into the future and the past and find answers to many questions that humanity has been asking over the years. Many historians would like to see the decline of ancient civilizations and other historically significant periods. But we had to wait a long time before the invention of the time machine. With this ability, I could sense future danger and be the saviour of the whole earth, fighting dragons, sea monsters and other villains.

At an older age, I wanted to get the ability to telepathy and psychometry. I would leave in my head the knowledge of all languages, physics, psychotherapy and other sciences that can significantly improve a person’s life. Well, in the last 30 minutes, I would turn into the Hulk and walk in an amusement park, delighting kids and teenagers!

Top 10 Super Powers for Writing a Superhero Essay

Many modern films, games and TV series about superheroes and superhuman abilities open up huge scope for imagination. Each of us at least once in our life thought that it would be great to know what the other person is thinking. Or that it would be cool to fly to work. Some people dream of turning back time. Admit it, and such thoughts entered your head!

Ability to Imitate

No matter what many fans of comics and superhero movies have said, the ability to imitate is the most useful of superpowers. After all, with this, you can swim as fast as Michael Phelps, make films as fabulous as Steven Spielberg, and be as bright as Einstein.

Invisibility

With this ability, you could do anything and anywhere – no boundaries would hinder you. Most likely, every child dreamed of being invisible and doing interesting tasks. Everyone’s favourite Harry Potter is an example of such an opportunity. And yes, he can also be considered a superhero from the world of fantasy because his superpowers helped him overcome many difficulties, battles and obstacles. And invisibility is just one superpower.

Superhuman Strength

With superpowers, you could easily open banks, get cars out of the way, and even help people in floods, building collapses, and other disasters. Yes, you would be a real hero! Think of the Hulk and many other superheroes who had such superpowers and what they were capable of. Such a superpower endows its wearer with great potential and, in any case, helps him.

Gift to Heal

With this gift, you could deal with more than cuts and headaches. Diseases like cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer’s would disappear and never ruin the lives of many people. If you need to write an essay about this superpower, you can always contact the essay writer service .

Super Endurance

This superpower allows a person to do something for a long time without feeling tired. Imagine that you could easily run a marathon, clean the house, and do challenging physical activities all day.

Superintelligence

Superman, like Batman, has incredible mental powers. The first learn languages in a couple of hours, reads books in a second, solves math problems faster than a computer and remembers everything. The second also has an impeccable memory. His IQ reaches 192. He studies the exact sciences and owns spy tricks. He is subject to sabotage, the technique of hacking security systems and deductive thinking. Today memory and intelligence are the main advantages of a successful person.

Invincibility

Invulnerability is determined by resistance to a specific physical, mental or spiritual influence from the outside. If you had this ability, you would never be beaten by bullies. You would not suffer from depression or a broken heart. Let’s remember Tony Stark and his armour, which protected him from physical impact for a very long time. But his charismatic and selfish character also gave him the strength to withstand many moral difficulties. You, too, can learn from such people emotional resilience, and this power will come in handy!

Time Travel Ability

It is theoretically possible to travel forward in time using Einstein’s paradox when you move in a spaceship at speed close to the speed of light. Scientists have not yet come to a consensus about travel to the past as far as it is fundamentally possible. But, imagine if your streaming filler breaks again, and the TARDIS refuses to start? This would not be a problem if you could travel in time. Where would you go first?

Would you meet Dickens or meet yourself from the future? At first, it would have been difficult for people to make up their minds from such amazing opportunities. But not Marty and Doc from the hugely popular Back to the Future movie. I think a lot of people would like to be in their place.

Ability to Breathe Underwater

In many superhero essay from schoolchildren, you can find such a superpower. You could go diving without fear of suffocation, and underwater a fantastic world like Aquaman would be waiting for you! You would be able to independently cover long distances on land and in water without ships and submarines. And also, humanity could fully explore every ocean.

Teleportation.

A well-deserved special place is occupied by the dream of instantaneous movement from one point in space to another. She became famous for describing this idea in the Star Trek series. Science is currently dealing with this issue closely, and some results have already been achieved. Also, a striking example is the charismatic Doctor Strange and his ability to teleport. You can make good use of this character when writing a superhero essay.

Who Is Your Favorite Superhero and Why? Writing Superhero Essay

Have a look at how to write a who is your favourite superhero and why essay?

When my friends ask me who my favourite superhero is, I find it difficult to answer, since now there are many superheroes. All of them are very interesting, and films about them have remained in my memory for a long time. But from the very first glance, Batman became my favourite superhero. Of course, you can also remember this fantastic character and his bat logo.

After watching the movie, I was amazed by this character. Unlike other famous superheroes, he does not have superpowers, but he is very well physically prepared and possesses a strong intellect. He can also be considered a true detective. This superhero participates in high-profile political affairs and protects ordinary people from the elements, criminals and arbitrariness.

Why did he become like this? Unfortunately, his parents were killed by criminals as a child. But fortunately, this did not break him as a person. Since then, he decided to fight the bad guys, but despite such a severe trauma in childhood, he does not kill his sworn enemies but catches them and gives them over to the police.

I like Batman for his strength, nobility, quick wit and sense of justice. Batman is fluent in the techniques of various martial arts, which makes him invulnerable among mortals. This charming guy loves to demonstrate his strength in public, making villains tremble, and girls sigh with delight. I would like to be like him because our world lacks such people.

Who was the first superhero?

Superman became the first superhero in the comic book world, and even today, he is popular and beloved by the public.

Who is the most powerful superhero?

It is believed that Superman is the most powerful superhero, but also the Hulk can be on the same level of physical strength.

Who is the fastest superhero?

Of course, you can remember Flash and his incredibly high speed of movement.

Who was the first black superhero?

In the comics, the first to become a black superhero is Black Panther.

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• Willy Loman, a Poor Role Model to His Two Sons Biff and Happy The main theme in the play is sustained in the play with the sons of Willy attaining their personality from their father.
• Parents as Failed Role Models: A Doll’s House and Fight Club The drinking culture of parents revealed in the story of the Fight Club underscores the elements that increase children’s exposure to alcohol and drug taking.
• Mythological and Modern-Day Heroes Myths and other forms of literature were the tools that the community used to pass the deeds of the heroes from one generation to the other.
• Father as a Male Role Model During the days when schooling was considered to be accessible only to the children of the opulent, those who were not privileged enough to go to school, remained at home and helped their parents in […]
• My Hero: Bob Marley One of the things I admire the most about him is the possession of skills and the right attitude to influence positive change in society.
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• Education and Leadership Role Modeling Generally, the article is of great significance to education, for it provides a guideline on what leadership trainers should emphasize in their endeavors of ensuring that education builds all round and sound mind leaders, who […]
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Greater Good Science Center • Magazine • In Action • In Education

What Makes a Hero?

This month, Greater Good features videos of a presentation by Philip Zimbardo, the world-renowned psychologist perhaps best known for his infamous Stanford Prison Experiment. In his talk, Zimbardo discusses the psychology of evil and of heroism, exploring why good people sometimes turn bad and how we can encourage more people to perform heroic acts. In this excerpt from his talk, he zeroes in on his research and educational program designed to foster the “heroic imagination.”

More on Heroism

Watch the video of Philip Zimbardo's Greater Good talk on heroism.

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Read this Greater Good essay on the "psychology of the bystander."

Learn more about Zimbardo's Heroic Imagination Project.

What makes us good? What makes us evil?

Research has uncovered many answers to the second question: Evil can be fostered by dehumanization, diffusion of responsibility, obedience to authority, unjust systems, group pressure, moral disengagement, and anonymity, to name a few.

But when we ask why people become heroic, research doesn’t yet have an answer. It could be that heroes have more compassion or empathy; maybe there’s a hero gene; maybe it’s because of their levels of oxytocin—research by neuroeconomist Paul Zak has shown that this “love hormone” in the brain increases the likelihood you’ll demonstrate altruism. We don’t know for sure.

I believe that heroism is different than altruism and compassion. For the last five years, my colleagues and I have been exploring the nature and roots of heroism, studying exemplary cases of heroism and surveying thousands of people about their choices to act (or not act) heroically. In that time, we’ve come to define heroism as an activity with several parts.

First, it’s performed in service to others in need—whether that’s a person, group, or community—or in defense of certain ideals. Second, it’s engaged in voluntarily, even in military contexts, as heroism remains an act that goes beyond something required by military duty. Third, a heroic act is one performed with recognition of possible risks and costs, be they to one’s physical health or personal reputation, in which the actor is willing to accept anticipated sacrifice. Finally, it is performed without external gain anticipated at the time of the act.

Simply put, then, the key to heroism is a concern for other people in need—a concern to defend a moral cause, knowing there is a personal risk, done without expectation of reward.

By that definition, then, altruism is heroism light—it doesn’t always involve a serious risk. Compassion is a virtue that may lead to heroism, but we don’t know that it does. We’re just now starting to scientifically distinguish heroism from these other concepts and zero in on what makes a hero.

My work on heroism follows 35 years of research in which I studied the psychology of evil, including my work on the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment . The two lines of research aren’t as different as they might seem; they’re actually two sides of the same coin.

A key insight from research on heroism so far is that the very same situations that inflame the hostile imagination in some people, making them villains, can also instill the heroic imagination in other people, prompting them to perform heroic deeds.

Take the Holocaust. Christians who helped Jews were in the same situation as other civilians who helped imprison or kill Jews, or ignored their suffering. The situation provided the impetus to act heroically or malevolently. Why did some people choose one path or the other?

Another key insight from my research has been that there’s no clear line between good and evil. Instead, the line is permeable; people can cross back and forth between it.

This is an idea wonderfully represented in an illusion by M. C. Escher, at left. When you squint and focus on the white as the figures and the black as the background, you see a world full of angels and tutus dancing around happily. But now focus on the black as the figures and the white as the background: Now it’s a world full of demons.

What Escher’s telling us is that the world is filled with angels and devils, goodness and badness, and these dark and light aspects of human nature are our basic yin and yang. That is, we all are born with the capacity to be anything. Because of our incredible brains, anything that is imaginable becomes possible, anything that becomes possible can get transformed into action, for better or for worse. 

Some people argue humans are born good or born bad; I think that’s nonsense. We are all born with this tremendous capacity to be anything, and we get shaped by our circumstances—by the family or the culture or the time period in which we happen to grow up, which are accidents of birth; whether we grow up in a war zone versus peace; if we grow up in poverty rather than prosperity.

George Bernard Shaw captured this point in the preface to his great play “Major Barbara”: “Every reasonable man and woman is a potential scoundrel and a potential good citizen. What a man is depends upon his character what’s inside. What he does and what we think of what he does depends on upon his circumstances.”

So each of us may possess the capacity to do terrible things. But we also posses an inner hero; if stirred to action, that inner hero is capable of performing tremendous goodness for others.

Another conclusion from my research is that few people do evil and fewer act heroically. Between these extremes in the bell curve of humanity are the masses—the general population who do nothing, who I call the “reluctant heroes”—those who refuse the call to action and, by doing nothing, often implicitly support the perpetrators of evil.

So on this bell curve of humanity, villains and heroes are the outliers. The reluctant heroes are the rest. What we need to discover is how to give a call to service to this general population. How do we make them aware of the evil that exists? How do we prevent them from getting seduced to the dark side?

We don’t yet have a recipe for creating heroes, but we have some clues, based on the stories of some inspiring heroes.

I love the story of a wonderful nine-year-old Chinese boy, who I call a dutiful hero. In 2008, there was a massive earthquake in China’s Szechuan province. The ceiling fell down on a school, killing almost all the kids in it. This kid escaped, and as he was running away he noticed two other kids struggling to get out. He ran back and saved them. He was later asked, “Why did you do that?” He replied, “I was the hall monitor! It was my duty, it was my job to look after my classmates!”

This perfectly illustrates what I call the “heroic imagination,” a focus on one’s duty to help and protect others. For him, it was cultivated by being assigned this role of hall monitor.

Another story: Irena Sendler was a Polish hero, a Catholic woman who saved at least 2,500 Jewish kids who were holed up in the Warsaw ghetto that the Nazis had erected. She was able to convince the parents of these kids to allow her to smuggle them out of the ghetto to safety. To do this, she organized a network.

That is a key principle of heroism: Heroes are most effective not alone but in a network. It’s through forming a network that people have the resources to bring their heroic impulses to life.

What these stories suggest is that every one of us can be a hero. Through my work on heroism, I’ve become even more convinced that acts of heroism don’t just arrive from truly exceptional people but from people placed in the right circumstance, given the necessary tools to transform compassion into heroic action.

Building on these insights, I have helped to start a program designed to learn more of heroism and to create the heroes of tomorrow.

The Heroic Imagination Project (HIP) is amplifying the voice of the world’s quiet heroes, using research and education networks to promote a heroic imagination in everyone, and then empower ordinary people of all ages and nations to engage in extraordinary acts of heroism. We want to democratize the notion of heroism, to emphasize that most heroes are ordinary people; it’s the act that’s extraordinary.

There are already a lot of great heroes projects out there, such as the Giraffe Heroes Project . The HIP is unique in that it’s the only one encouraging research into heroism, because there’s very little.

Here are a few key insights from research we’ve done surveying 4,000 Americans from across the country. Each of these statements is valid after controlling for all demographic variables, such as education and socioeconomic status.

Heroes surround us. One in five—20 percent—qualify as heroes, based on the definition of heroism I provide above. Seventy-two percent report helping another person in a dangerous emergency. Sixteen percent report whistle blowing on an injustice. Six percent report sacrificing for a non-relative or stranger. Fifteen percent report defying an unjust authority. And not one of these people has been formally recognized as a hero.

Opportunity matters. Most acts of heroism occur in urban areas, where there are more people and more people in need. You’re not going to be a hero if you live in the suburbs. No shit happens in the suburbs!

Education matters. The more educated you are, the more likely you are to be a hero, I think because you are more aware of situations.

Volunteering matters. One third of all the sample who were heroes also had volunteered significantly, up to 59 hours a week.

Gender matters. Males reported performing acts of heroism more than females. I think this is because women tend not to regard a lot of their heroic actions as heroic. It’s just what they think they’re supposed to do for their family or a friend.

Race matters. Blacks were eight times more likely than whites to qualify as heroes. We think that’s in part due to the rate of opportunity. (In our next survey, we’re going to track responses by area code to see if in fact these heroes are coming from inner cities.

Personal history matters. Having survived a disaster or personal trauma makes you three times more likely to be a hero and a volunteer.

Based on these insights into heroism, we’ve put together a toolkit for potential heroes, especially young heroes in training, who already have opportunities to act heroically when they’re kids, such as by opposing bullying.

A first step is to take the “hero pledge,” a public declaration on our website that says you’re willing to be a hero in waiting. It’s a pledge “to act when confronted with a situation where I feel something is wrong,” “to develop my heroic abilities,” and “to believe in the heroic capacities within myself and others, so I can build and refine them.”

You can also take our four-week “Hero Challenge” mini-course online to help you develop your heroic muscles. The challenge may not require you to do anything heroic, but it’s training you to be heroic. And we offer more rigorous, research-based education and training programs for middle and high schools, corporations, and the millitary that make people aware of the social factors that produce passivity, inspire them to take positive civic action, and encourage the skills needed to consistently translate heroic impulses into action.

We’re also in the process of creating an Encyclopedia of Heroes, a collection of hero stories from all over the world. Not just all the classic ones and fictional ones, but ones that people from around the world are going to send in, so they can nominate ordinary heroes with a picture and a story. It will be searchable, so you can find heroes by age, gender, city and country. These are the unsung, quiet heroes—they do their own thing, put themselves in danger, defend a moral cause, help someone in need. And we want to highlight them. We want them to be inspirational to other people just like them.

Essentially, we’re trying to build the social habits of heroes, to build a focus on the other, shifting away from the “me” and toward the “we.” As the poet John Donne wrote: “No man [or woman] is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; … any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.”

So every person is part of humanity. Each person’s pulse is part of humanity’s heartbeat. Heroes circulate the life force of goodness in our veins. And what the world needs now is more heroes—you. It’s time to take action against evil.

About the Author

Philip Zimbardo

Philip Zimbardo, Ph.D. , is a professor emeritus of psychology at Stanford University, a professor at Palo Alto University, a two-time past president of the Western Psychological Association, and a past president of the American Psychological Association. He is also the author of the best-selling book The Lucifer Effect and the president of the Heroic Imagination Project .

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Very nice information. In this world this is the very difficult question that what makes people good or evil. This post has helped a lot to understand the difference. Actually in my point of it depends upon the individual that what he/she thinks. If he/she thinks negative all the time them they became evil and thinking vice versa makes them good.

Andrew | 2:31 am, January 19, 2011 | Link

I really like reading this article because there are many individuals in the world that are heroes but are not recognized.  Heroes that have help humanity progress and prosper have fought with the greatest weapons which are love, respect, sincerity, and peace.  The governments that have had the greatest fear of seeing people free have always use war for colonization, genocide, and false treaties.  However, love is much stronger than war, and thanks to the modern forms of communication and exchange of information, more people are united for peace and do not support or participate in colonization or human genocide.  Since the start of humanity most people have use peace to progress, few have participated in war and few are participating. May peace prevail on earth!

Victor | 7:48 pm, January 29, 2011 | Link

A son raising up against an evil father. A brother standing up to a bully attacking his sibling. A stranger rallying to the side of a woman being assaulted in the street.

My sons are my strength. My reason to help others, that they may find the help they need in their lives.

pops | 9:39 am, February 3, 2011 | Link

Of course religion and eduction has a big impact on a child. But once a child is trying to live a good life (earning good karma or call it whatever you want) good things will happen to that child and he or she will recognize this.

So I think you can definitely change from evil to good.. maybe you _can be changed_ from good to evil.

Massud Hosseini | 7:28 am, September 17, 2011 | Link

Actually in my point of it depends upon the individual that what he/she thinks

asalah | 9:41 pm, September 24, 2011 | Link

“Research has uncovered many answers to the second question: Evil can be fostered by dehumanization, diffusion of responsibility, obedience to authority, unjust systems, group pressure, moral disengagement, and anonymity, to name a few.”  <—What I find amazing about this statement is that anything is being branded “evil” at all.  Well, maybe not.  Relativism seems to be something that’s employed when convenient, disregarded when it’s not.

Kukri | 6:58 pm, November 6, 2011 | Link

This is a very comprehensive discussion on heroism. Victor makes a great point in his comment about how most heroes go unnoticed by the vast majority of people. I think that lack of notoriety is part of what it means to be a hero: doing that which is unexpected without the need for a pat on the back. quotes for facebook status

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Ethics and Morality

Superhero ethics in society, an interview with dr. travis smith about his book, "superhero ethics".

Posted June 11, 2020

Superheroes hold a special place in the imagination of society. In fact, they can often indicate what a particular society values and aspires to. Understanding the social and ethical responsibilities exemplified in superheroes can give us a better grasp on how we want to live our own lives.

Travis D. Smith holds a Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University and is Associate Professor of Political Science at Concordia University in Montreal where he teaches political theory. He is the author of Superhero Ethics (Templeton, 2018) and co-editor of Flattering the Demos (Lexington, 2018).

JA: Why did you set out to write your book?

TS: You learn a lot about a society by looking at how it depicts heroism. You see which talents and actions it finds most praiseworthy and which values it regards as worthy of our sacrifices. Stories about heroes also show us how we want extraordinary individuals to relate to the rest of us.

Some people dismiss superhero stories as juvenile amusements. I don’t think the stories we tell about right and wrong should be treated with contempt or indifference—especially if they are popular among children.

I think it’s fascinating that our democratic society loves stories about superheroes so much. Our egalitarianism leads us to hope that individuals with superior attributes and abilities will defend our freedoms and fight for equality instead of dominating and abusing us.

We are prone to seeking champions and saviors among politicians. We readily look to technological genius to save us from hardship and suffering. We even seek guidance from famous entertainers. Whether it is to the military and other exemplars of professional bravery like community leaders and activists, we call on individuals who exceed us in daring and a sense of duty to protect our way of life and strive to improve it. Superhero stories take this indispensable and inescapable aspect of society and project it into an exaggerated, fantastical realm, where our troubling love affair with hero types is put into relief.

JA: What is the primary takeaway you hope readers will learn from reading your book?

TS: In Superhero Ethics , I interpret superheroes and their powers as metaphors for familiar personality types offered up as models for admiration and emulation in the real world. This makes their stories more applicable to our lives than if we see them only as preposterously implausible figures far exceeding anybody’s reach or experience. Looking at them with a friendly yet critical eye, I use them to scrutinize our culture today—especially the pressures it puts on us to celebrate or denigrate certain people, or speak and behave in certain ways.

For example, characters like the Hulk and Wolverine challenge us to examine how and why we express outrage and exact revenge as we insist upon ourselves and advocate on behalf of others in public. My analysis of Iron Man and Green Lantern calls into question our determination to compel the world to conform to our will and imagination. I compare Batman and Spider-Man to ask whether there are limits to our responsibilities toward ourselves and society.

Doing the research for this book, my biggest takeaway was that you can gain in self-knowledge by identifying your role models’ shortcomings. You can gain a better understanding of people you dislike or disagree with, too, by learning to appreciate what makes their heroes so appealing to them.

JA: What are some lessons from your book that can help people live more resiliently?

TS: Distinguishing reality and fantasy is essential to resiliency. One wants to see some evidence of meaningful success in one’s efforts in order to stay confident and keep motivated. One needs some reasonable expectation that continued perseverance pays off and gradual improvements are within reach. This means telling the difference between what’s in our power and what’s not, and knowing what means are available to us to acquire new strengths and abilities, socially and personally.

Superhero Ethics includes a criticism of delusions of control in our lives and relationships. Sometimes we demand permanent or systemic fixes to our problems as if we cannot start to take care of ourselves and others until things are more perfect. That attitude is debilitating. My book encourages people to do what they can with what they’ve got in the world they’re in.

With reference to characters like Captain America and Thor, I discuss the benefits that come with getting actively involved in one’s community in a spirit of civility and respect. We should rebuild relationships of trust and interdependence rather than either insist upon a vain conception of independence or clamor for comprehensive solutions that engender conditions of total dependency.

Thinking critically about superheroes has made me wary of our tendency to catastrophize and yearn for powerful people to come to our rescue in grandiose, conclusive fashion. It has also made me suspicious of our readiness to cast people as villains to justify treating them accordingly and feel righteous for doing so.

JA: What are some insights from your book that help readers support a friend or loved one?

TS: Superman, who could live self-sufficiently, surrounds himself with colleagues and pals, experiencing loss without losing hope. Mister Fantastic, who could live entirely in his own head, is defined most by the love he shares with his wife and family. Gotham City may need Batman, but Batman himself needs Robins, Batgirls, and Alfred.

Few superheroes operate alone. Those who try typically turn out miserable. So, they team up. Their stories are as much or more about the way they look out for each other and struggle to resolve quarrels among themselves as they are about fighting for justice and coming to the aid of strangers. Taking superheroes as metaphors for ourselves, they can inspire us to be better friends to our loved ones, with full recognition of just how risky and difficult loving is.

That said, I try to have some fun with my subject matter in Superhero Ethics and not take it too seriously. I don’t pretend that superhero stories are going to solve our problems. But as good fiction should, they remind us of truths we’re apt to forget or try to deny, reassuring us that we’re not alone in confronting them. That these stories prove so popular across diverse cultures worldwide suggests they must communicate something about our shared human experience.

JA: What are you currently working on these days?

TS: I am working on a talk at McGill University scheduled for April about superheroines, and whether their valor is somehow distinctive on account of their gender . Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers, not Shazam) has been my favorite superhero for some 15 years, so I look forward to discussing her among other characters. As a professor of political theory, I’m also conducting research into the role of wit in politics , the relationship between love and justice, and magic as a political metaphor. So, an eclectic bunch of things.

JA: Anything else you would like to share?

TS: May I recommend Katie Ditschun’s debut album Spare Skirt ? I co-wrote some of the songs on it, including her recent single, “Here We Are,” which is about living with the distance between one’s dreams and one’s reality—a theme that will resonate with readers of Hope + Resilience .

Smith, T. D. (2018). Superhero ethics: 10 comic book heroes; 10 ways to save the world; which one do we need most now? Templeton Press.

Jamie Aten , Ph.D. , is the founder and executive director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College.

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We Can Be Heroes: These 15 IRL Superheroes Will Save Your Day

Spandex-clad superheroes don't just exist in comics, as is proven by these 15 REAL LIFE superheroes!

Masked vigilantes have been around for hundreds of years, but their popularity has been on the rise since the release of comics and films such as Kick-Ass . Some real-life superheroes cite Kick-Ass as their inspiration, whilst others just want to give something back to the community after a rough time growing up. These superheroes disguise themselves in costume and roam the streets not only helping to fight crime, but also to help the homeless and those in need. Many of these real-life superheroes even have their own websites and social media pages, where you can contact them directly in your time of need.

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Some of the superheroes even have their own crime fighting teams and allegiances like a real-life comic, but others prefer to keep their identity a secret and fly solo. There are hundreds of real-life superheroes in America alone, but here is a list of 15 of the craziest real-life superheroes world-wide.

15 CAPTAIN OZONE

Captain Ozone differs from the other caped crusaders in that he isn’t interested in fighting crime, but in protecting the environment. Claiming to be from the year 2039, he was first spotted in 1989 a year and a half before the popular TV show Captain Planet aired. Often considered the "father" of the real-life superhero movement, he has appeared in comic book strips and music videos, as well as starring in environmental radio, television and cinema public service announcements throughout the '90s.

With his only superpower being time-travel, his original mission on earth was to stop the oil barons from destroying the planet in the future, by going back in time to save the world, Terminator style. His only weapon is his famous toiletrang, and his crime fighting efforts focus on promoting clean energy, saving endangered species and educating children and the general public about clean energy.

14 THE BLACK RAT

The Black Rat is a real-life superhero based in Sydney, Australia. Dressed all in black to blend in well in the shadows, his suit is said to be resistant to knife attacks. As well as the black suit, the Rat comes equipped with a "Rat-Pack" that contains items such as a fire extinguisher, blanket and first aid kit to help those in need.

He is quite happy to be interviewed on TV and have the hosts try to destroy his impenetrable suit, but prefers to not get into too much trouble. Said to be trained in martial arts, the Black Rat tries not to use his skills when out on patrol; instead, he would rather call the police, citing his mobile phone as his most important weapon in crime fighting.

13 REDBUD WOMAN

The Redbud Woman is one of the few known masked superheroes based in Asia. Also known as the Beijing Bauhinia, she has been spotted helping out those that need it the most in Beijing. Donning a skin tight black outfit, bright blue mask and flowing black cape, even on the cold winter nights, her selfless acts often coincide with the Christmas period. Giving out coats and food to the homeless, she gives a bit of winter cheer to those that need it most. She communicates with the general public through her own microblog, which gathered 7000 followers before she even graced the streets, with her popularity peeking at roughly 20,000. Having gained a lot of criticism as to her reasons why she was helping -- a strange thing to ask of a good samaritan -- she has not been seen to be active for a few years.

12 THE STATESMAN

The Statesmen is one of a handful of real-life superheroes found in the UK. Based in Birmingham, he is a Banker by day and crime-fighter by night. Wearing a black mask and Union Jack, he is a cross between the Comedian and Captain Britain. The Statesman came to fame not long after number one on our list, Pheonix Jones, dubbed himself the "real-life Kick-Ass."

Claiming to have foiled robberies and drug deals, he comes prepared with own crime fighting kit consisting of a notebook, flashlight and first aid kit, but can also hold his own in a fight. Having boxed since the age of 11, he is prepared if things turn violent, but says quite often just shining a torch in a criminal’s face succeeds in scaring them away.

Entomo was the first known Italian superhero. Also known as the Insect Man, he fights both crime and vandalism, and is an environmental advocate similar to Ozone Man. His first time spotted out on patrol in costume was in March 2007, but he already had a background as an unknown masked activist since May 2003. Still active today, he even formed his own Italian crime fighting team, Theta Force. He has appeared on multiple TV shows and interviews, and has even had a team film him out on one of his night-time patrols. Dressed in black and green, and a logo the means, quite cryptically, "broken time," he has no known weapons apart from his fists. Having trained in the Israeli martial art Krav Maga, he is still actively fighting crime today.

10 URBAN AVENGER

The Urban Avenger is one of the many real-life superheroes based in America. Fighting lawbreakers in San Diego, he has been a member of the crime fighting team, the Xtreme Justice League, since 2010. He cites Kick-Ass as his inspiration to become a superhero after being a victim of crime himself. Often spotted out with his spring-loaded power-bocks that extend his small frame to a staggering 6 foot 8, his costume is ever evolving. He is most well-known for his gas mask with green lenses and armoured red top, but wants to make his costume more "cyborg like." He claims his powers include the ability to jump four feet and run up to 20 miles per hour, all while patrolling the streets with his trusty nunchaku.

Seven is another Italian masked vigilante, one who didn’t appear on the scene until 2014. Dressed in an outfit with a black and white mask similar to that of Spawn, he says his name is inspired by the seven deadly sins, and of course, fighting them . Patrolling the streets of Moldova, he searches for drug dealers and sex abusers to try and stop them in their tracks. While he tries to warn authorities of any trouble, he is trained in multiple martial arts including kickboxing and Krav Maga, so he can easily handle himself in a brawl. Unlike some of the other superheroes, he carries multiple weapons such as shurikens and his polycarbonate fighting sticks. He even has his own Judge Dredd like catch-phrase "I am Seven, and I am the law."

8 KNIGHT WARRIOR

Knight Warrior is another UK-based crime fighter, and the youngest on the list. Based in Salford, Greater Manchester, he started fighting crime back in 2011 when he was only 19. Clad in black and blue lycra, he is a gardener by day and vigilante by night. With no special skills known except, as he has said, "a supernatural desire to make the world a better place," he says his costume alone is often enough to deter criminals. He once tried to run for major of Salford, but his bid to become major failed due to not being able to raise enough money to run. His partner in crime is his now wife, known as Knight Maiden, who teams up with him in her pink and white suit. Knight Warrior and Knight Maiden now have their crime fighting team, after their first child together arrived in 2013.

7 MR XTREME

Mr Xtreme is another San Diego-based superhero, and one of the more famous ones. A security guard by day, he is a costumed crime fighter by night. Self-taught in many martial arts as well as being trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he can be seen defending the streets in bright yellow and black armored outfit that he says was inspired by the Power Rangers. He carries around a taser, handcuffs and pepper spray in case things get out of hand. He grew up in a household of abuse and has been a victim of violent crimes, which was his inspiration to be the founder of the real-life superhero team Xtreme Justice League and for him to become Mr Xtreme. Despite creating the Xtreme Justice League, his identity has managed to stay a secret.

6 SUPERBARRIO

Superbarrio is a real-life Mexican superhero who is inspired by the Luchador Wrestler El Santo. His costume is a famous red and yellow wrestler's mask, and a red suit with "SB" in big yellow letters in a pentagonal shield. One of the first known superheroes, he is also non-violent, preferring to use his image to organize civil protests, petitions and rallies. The character was first created in 1987 by Asamblea de Barrios, an organization fighting for affordable housing, after the 1985 Mexico City earthquake left thousands of people homeless. Superbarrio has even appeared in the 2000AD comic Crisis , by Pat Mills and Carlos Ezquerra. Superbarrio has not been seen since 2007, and his real identity has never been discovered, but the character has appeared in many books, documentaries and films.

5 MASTER LEGEND

Master Legend is another well-known real-life superhero based in the US. Hailing from Orlando, Florida, and known for his big personality as well as masked crusades, he co-founded the crime-fighting team known as Team Justice, as well as another team called the Justice Crusaders. As well as fighting crime, he is known to be seen on the streets giving out water to the homeless on hot days, running toy drives for local hospitals, and helping out the elderly. Donning the superhero mask for the first time at 16, he came to fame in an article published by The Rolling Stone that focused on the real-life superhero culture in America that was rising in popularity at the time. With no known fighting skills, he is a man with strong morals that both fights crime and does charity work

4 CAPTAIN AUSTRALIA

Captain Australia is a celebrity crime fighter from Brisbane, Australia. His outfit is similar to that of Captain America, but instead is in the Australian green and yellow colors with an @ sign in the middle of his chest. He first started his vigilante escapades back in 2009, and has his own YouTube channel, as well as a website. A stay-at-home dad by day, he strolled the streets during the dark Australian nights. With only a utility belt, mobile phone and flashlight to defend himself, he has four main goals as stated on his website, which includes, but is not limited to, "patrolling and thus intimidating the criminal element," solving crimes, "demonstrating a level of moral excellence that I hope will serve as an example to the people I meet," and of course, "amusing or shocking people, having ordinary citizens lighten their hearts by amusement or surprise."

3 DARK GUARDIAN

Dark Guardian is a real-life superhero like no other, because he even has his own superhero academy. Another American on the list, Dark Guardian is also known as Chris Pollak and he does not hide behind a mask or secret identity. Running his own martial arts school, he teaches children self-defense as well as heroic ideas and values. He explains to kids how to deal with bullies and how to help out the local community. Inspired at a young age after the death of his best friend’s mother, he patrols the streets of New York with a team of superheroes known as the New York Initiative, including fellow heroes Spider and Zero. Said to be trained in a range of martial arts including boxing, kickboxing, Filipino stick and knife fighting, grappling, Shotokan karate and Kenpo, Dark Guardian wants everyone to find the hero inside themselves.

2 SHADOW HARE

From Cincinnati Ohio, Shadow Hare wears a black suit with a white hare’s face on the front. Trained in Shōrin-ryū karate and mixed martial arts, he carries around handcuffs, mace and a taser for protection. Using the catchphrase "I see the shadows of shadows," he is often seen at public events trying to protect people from violence. He patrols the streets with the Allegiance of Heroes, and has been known to travel to other cities to help out other heroes. As well as trying to stop criminals in their path, he has also been seen to give out meals to the homeless. Known to have suffered multiple injuries while out protecting the world, including a dislocated shoulder while stopping a robbery, this dedicated hero does not let mere pain deter him, and can often be seen carrying out citizens arrests to help the local police.

1 PHOENIX JONES

Phoenix Jones is perhaps the most famous real-life superhero in the world, due to his also being a mixed martial arts fighter of some renown within the World Series of Fighting. Starting out with just a ski-mask for protection, his costume has since evolved into a full black and gold super suit. Said to have made over 130 arrests over his time as a hero, he was inspired to don the mask after his car was broken into and his son injured, with multiple witnesses doing nothing to help. Leader of the Rain City Superhero Movement, he is married to a fellow real-life superhero known as Purple Reign. Somewhat of a controversial hero, he has been known to take his crime-fighting too far, and has himself been arrested for assaulting someone with the pepper spray he carries with his kit.

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If I Were a Superhero – ESSAY 1

Introduction.

If I were a superhero, I will be a time stop person. I need this skill because I have to do everyday tasks, complete my assignment and homework, play, and spend time with my friends, so I do not get enough time, and I need that skill. My greatest motivation is to the Lord. I want my roots to come from the heavens. I like the power to heal men. I just do not want to be invisible or flyable. Instead, I would like the powers to physically and psychologically cure others. This is a mindset which I believe to be useful to the world and which will lead to beneficial changes.

The goal of a superhero generally is to do good works and help others. There are various ways a person with special powers could achieve this feat. Though I believe it would suit me better to have the ability to heal people. Having power does not allow me to wear any extravagant outfits or costumes. Rather, I guess I had to dress like anyone else so as not to differentiate myself from others. It can be harmful to show our abilities off to the world because it will give you a big ego. If I have ever acquired this talent, I hope I can use it to the best of my ability.

I recognize why we all want to get greedy for more because people have tremendous forces and can exploit it. This straightforward and minimal skill would be easy to carry out. It could be done easily and would remain who I was but would most likely protect my gift cautiously from others’ prying curiosities.

My Dad- my superhero

My father is a lifelong friend of mine. I love my Dad a lot. There was not even a single day on which he did not care about me. My father takes special care to make sure I am healthy and helpful. If I am ill, he stumbles and continues to worry until I become all right again. Only in those moments did I know the deep love that he has for me. Just a handful of people in our lives help us to lead a happier life. But one father is the only one working hard for the family’s goodness. If in this universe there can be a SuperHero, it is my Dad, and there is no one who can replace him.

My father is a special personality who can inspire others with ease. I love the attitude of my father. From my Dad, I learned a positive attitude. He’s concerned about our learning about our wellbeing and happiness. He continues to work without breaks every day; all I know is that he continues to do so is that he can earn more so that we will all be satisfied.

My father taught me to see flaws as the road to success. I haven’t even seen him depressed in a single day. He’s my role model, and I enjoy living by his values.

Spiderman My Superhero

We all hear about Spiderman, the great Hero. So many fans are there for the Superhero Spiderman. My friends and I am the huge fan and admirer of Spiderman. We love Spiderman because he is a Super Hero with original powers and saves lives. Spiderman still protects the city and people in it, with all his abilities. Spiderman defeats all evildoers and wicked people, and they very much fear Spiderman. Spiderman ‘s strength is remarkable and inspiring. While Spiderman is, in fact, a nerdy young man, he has gained fame for his Super Power and the good deeds he has done to the people with his great strength. I adore Spiderman a lot. He is a Superhero of mine.

Spiderman is a fast-paced superhero. He can travel from one spot to another so rapidly using his Web-slinging ability, which no other normal human can do. When wicked people are threatening people at the right moment, Spiderman rescues them. While the villains may be powerful, Spiderman has never stopped doing the right thing. Spiderman risked all his might and strength to stand alongside good people.

That’s enough to let us impress. His powers and actions are so interesting that he still encourages me to support others, to do good to others, and to stand up to evildoers.

What will I do if I will be a superhero?

Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Thor, Hal Jordan, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Wally West, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Wolverine, Iron Man, Super Lady, Hercules and several more prevail in the universe. The infant, teenager or adult will still think of the powers they see in the films and have these perceptions like-

If I were a Superhero, I would hire the spider man’s powers and own the spot. I would be busy taking photos of the city from distinct viewpoints to get an amazing experience with no restraints.

If I were a Super Hero, I would have recruited a clown of me, who would play with me, go to school on my side, do my homework, and blame himself for my mistakes.

If I were a Super Hero, I would be a wizard, turn the entire universe into a Harry Potter show, and celebrate every magic universe movement.

The lessons that superheroes can teach us are not limited to telling stories and drawings but are limited to moral decisions and right and wrong, good vs. evil. I want them to know that an evil deed never goes unpunished, and one person can make a difference. I want them to know that superheroes are just as strong as the people who make them, and maybe there is a superhero in us all. To let us all find the real hidden power within ourselves and generate a superhero within us. Superheroes are not born by birth; they are made by immense labor and hard work. So focus on hard work one day you will become the superhero of others. Are you looking for original essays on similar topics? You are not alone, SmartWritingService and its essay writers for hire will help with your papers on different superhero topics.

If I Were a Superhero – ESSAY 2

There are many super heroes prevailing in the world like Superman, Batman, Spider Man, Thor, Hal Jorden, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Wally West, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Wolverine, Iron Man, Super Girl, Hercules and many more. The child, teenager or adult would always think of powers like they see in the movies and have perceptions like:

• If I was a SuperHero, I would hire the powers of spider man and would own that place. I would be busy in taking photographs of the city from different angles to get incredible experience without any restrictions.
• If I was a Super Hero, I would hire the powers of Goku from dragon Ball Z, keeping two fingers on the forehead, thinking about the place I want to explore and would have been there in few seconds.
• If I was a Super Hero, I would hire have made a clown of me, who would play with me, go to school on behalf of me, do my homework, take my mistakes blame on himself.
• If I was a Super Hero, I would regenerate the planet earth and eliminate the earth from global warming and convert the saline water into fresh water so that we can use as much as we can.
• If I was a Super Hero, I would be a magician and change the whole world into a Harry Potter series and enjoyed every movement of magic world.
• If I was a Super Hero, I would be having the power to change the season and have fun to enjoy every weather in any season.

If I was a Super Hero, I would have powers of flying and be around people to help them and be saving to everyone and look alike. I would be having no specific uniform or if there is than it would be as simple as school uniform. I would have gone to the Island to spend time alone-away from everyone in peace.

Some people only focus to help others and if they were superhero, they would have the ability to heal the illness of the world with the help of music and rescue people from death.

They would also cure the diseases like Aids, cancer, tumor and many other harmful diseases and not to pay the millions of rupees to the hospitals, especially for the poor families.

If I were having super powers I would turn myself into a super hero. I would not be a super villain whose only purpose is to hurt people and take over the world. I do not want the responsibility to rule people like a King but want to prevail democracy in the world because it’s not my cup of tea. If I were a Super Hero, I would have eliminated the Dharma and the varieties of castes prevailing in the world.

If I was a Super Hero, I would have changed the constitution of India to a better one and the major focus will be on the rapist. He would be given direct death and no imprisonment for life. The super hero will be having ability to fight crime and rescue all the criminals around the world to bring peace and harmony in the whole world.

I would also choose super speed faster than the bullet so that no one can shoot me and I would reach the places not in minutes but in seconds. These powers would help me to fight many people at a time and to fight in various angles to gain victory.

Last but not the least, I would purely want to be a child again who would never grow up and enjoy the childhood till end of the life…

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What Makes a Person Heroic?

Characteristics of a hero.

Kendra Cherry, MS, is a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, psychology educator, and author of the "Everything Psychology Book."

Shereen Lehman, MS, is a healthcare journalist and fact checker. She has co-authored two books for the popular Dummies Series (as Shereen Jegtvig).

• Definitions
• Characteristics

What makes a person heroic? Is there a hero gene, naturally giving someone the characteristics of a hero? According to one study, the answer might rest in the type of heroism we are addressing.

In a paper published in 2010, researchers reported that people who engaged in one-time acts of bravery (like rushing into a burning building or rescuing someone from the path of an oncoming train) are not necessarily that much different from control groups of non-heroes.

By contrast, people who engage in lifelong heroism (such as professional nurses who regularly comfort the sick and dying) do share a number of important personality traits such as empathy , nurturance, and a need to live by a moral code.

Definitions of Heroism

The scientific study of heroism is a relatively recent topic of interest within the field of psychology.

Researchers have offered different definitions of exactly what makes a hero, but most suggest that heroism involves prosocial, altruistic actions that involve an element of personal risk or sacrifice. 

Researchers Franco, Blau, and Zimbardo define heroism as someone who:

• Acts voluntarily for the service of others who are in need, whether it is for an individual, a group, or a community
• Performs actions without any expectation of reward or external gain
• Recognizes and accepts the potential risk or sacrifice made by taking heroic actions

Researchers do not necessarily agree about the central characteristics that make up heroism. One study published in 2015 in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggested that heroes have 12 central traits, which are:

• Determination
• Inspirational
• Moral integrity
• Self-sacrifice
• Selflessness

The psychology of heroism might not be well understood, but many experts do believe that it is possible for people to learn to be heroes . The following are just a few of the major characteristics that researchers have ascribed to heroes.

Concern for the Well-Being of Others

According to researchers, empathy, and compassion for others are key variables that contribute to heroic behavior. People who rush in to help others in the face of danger and adversity do so because they genuinely care about the safety and well-being of other people. They cannot bear to see someone suffering and are compelled to take action.

One study published in 2009 found that people who have heroic tendencies also have a much higher degree of empathy.  

People who engage in acts of heroism have concern and care for the people around them and they are able to feel what those in need of help are feeling.

Understanding Other Perspectives

Researchers suggest that heroes aren't just compassionate and caring; they have a knack for being able to see things from the perspective of others. They can "walk a mile in another man's shoes," so to speak.

When they encounter a situation where an individual is in need, they are immediately able to see themselves in that same situation and see what needs to be done to help.

Heroes Have Useful Skills and Strengths

Clearly, having the training or physical ability to deal with a crisis can also play a major role in whether or not people become heroes.

In situations where would-be rescuers lack the know-how or sheer physical strength to make a difference, people are less likely to help or are more likely to find less direct ways to take action. And in many cases, this approach is probably best; after all, people senselessly rushing into a dangerous situation can pose even more difficulties for rescue workers.

People who are trained and capable, such as those with first aid training and experience, are more ready and able to step up when their skills are needed.

Heroes Have a Strong Moral Compass

According to heroism researchers Philip Zimbardo and Zeno Franco, heroes have two essential qualities that set them apart from non-heroes: they live by their values and they are willing to endure personal risk to protect those values.

Moral reasoning at the highest levels incorporates principles of justice, equality, and honor. The heroic mindset upholds the sanctity of human life above material desires and personal needs. All heroic decisions must consider the potential outcomes and choose the pathway that will serve the greater good of humanity.

Their values and personal beliefs give them the courage and resolve to endure risk and even danger in order to adhere to those principles.

Heroes Are Competent and Confident

It takes both skill and self-confidence to rush into places others fear to tread. Researchers suggest that people who perform heroic acts tend to feel confident in themselves and their abilities.

When faced with a crisis , they have an intrinsic belief that they are capable of handling the challenge and achieving success no matter what the odds are. Part of this confidence might stem from above-average coping skills and abilities to manage stress.

Heroes Are More Optimistic

A person who rushes into a burning building to save another person is not just extraordinarily brave; he or she also possesses an ability to overcome fear. Researchers suggest that heroic individuals are positive thinkers by nature, which contributes to their ability to look past the immediate danger of a situation and see a more optimistic outcome.

In one 2010 study, researchers found that people identified as heroes were more likely to put a positive spin on negative events.  

When faced with a potentially life-threatening illness, people with heroic tendencies might focus on the good that might come from the situation such as a renewed appreciation for life or an increased closeness with loved ones.

Heroes Have a Higher Tolerance for Risk

In many cases, these individuals may also have a lower experience of fear and a higher tolerance for risk. Plenty of caring and kind people might shrink back in the face of danger. Those who do leap into action are typically more likely to take greater risks in multiple aspects of their lives.

Persistence is another quality commonly shared by heroes. They are often more patient and will keep working on their goals, even after multiple setbacks.

The decision to act heroically is a choice that many of us will be called upon to make at some point in time. By conceiving of heroism as a universal attribute of human nature, not as a rare feature of the few 'heroic elect,' heroism becomes something that seems in the range of possibilities for every person, perhaps inspiring more of us to answer that call.

A Word From Verywell

Researchers have found that in a lot of ways, heroes are not all that different from most people. However, there are a number of skills you can build that can boost your hero characteristics.

Building empathy, becoming competent and skilled, and being persistent in the face of obstacles are all abilities you can work on over time. By doing so, you can improve your ability to help others and come through in times of need.

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By Kendra Cherry, MSEd Kendra Cherry, MS, is a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, psychology educator, and author of the "Everything Psychology Book."

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How to Become a Real Life Superhero

Last Updated: April 27, 2024 Fact Checked

This article was reviewed by Seth Hall . Seth T. Hall (ICF ACC, CLC, and MNLP) is a Certified Life Coach and Founder of Transformational Solutions, a Los Angeles-based life-coaching company that helps people achieve their toughest goals, find their own voice, and think outside the box. He has been a life coach for over 10 years, specializing in personal development, relationships, career and finance, and wellness. He has helped his clients break the negative cycles in their lives and replace them with a positive, proactive mindset. Seth believes that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and rewarding life, and works passionately to help them reach their full potential. With a deep understanding of how our minds work and the power of positive thinking, he encourages his clients to find their unique paths in life and find success on their own terms. He is a certified master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a featured co-author for WikiHow, and co-author of "The Mountain Method”, “The Happy Tiger”, and “The V.I.S.I.O.N.S. Program”. There are 14 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 833,051 times.

The world is a dangerous place and sometimes there's a need for superheroes. Regrettably, there's no real way to gain super strength or to fly like in the comic books. However, that doesn't mean that someone can't become a real-life superhero. Across the world, regular people are donning costumes and creating personas to prevent crime and help their communities. Becoming a real-life superhero isn't easy, and you should consider the risks and effort that come with it. Before you can walk the streets protecting others, you need to create a persona and be physically and mentally prepared for the task.

Creating Your Persona

• To prevent people from being scared of you, an outgoing and positive attitude may be best.
• Try to motivate others to live a better life.

• Be careful not to try to stop crimes completely by yourself, or you may be labeled as a vigilante to authorities.
• Always try to talk to the criminal before taking physical action.

• Light Step is a hero that helps people with common problems like fixing a flat tire or providing socks and gloves to the homeless.
• Bike Batman is a guy in Seattle that prevents people from stealing other people's bikes.

• Draw inspiration for your name from things that you've experienced in your life or things that you admire in comic book heroes that you've read about. Try to keep your name on the shorter side and make sure that it's memorable and easy to pronounce.
• Real life superhero names include Captain Ozone, Mr. Xtreme, Master Legend, and Nyx.
• If you're not sure how to create a costume read Make a Superhero Costume .
• Pheonix Jones wears a yellow and black mask with a Kevlar vest while he patrols the streets of Seattle, Washington. [2] X Research source

Fighting Crime and Improving People's Lives

• Be aware that everyone is different and that someone's intention may not necessarily be nefarious.
• Read people's non-verbal cues, and get a good understanding of what someone looks like when they are upset, nervous, or angry.

• It's best to sit back and wait for the cops to provide backup instead of taking criminals head on.
• The Guardian Shield has been patrolling neighborhoods in Beaverton, Oregon.
• Know the law. Just because something feels wrong in your opinion does not mean that it is necessarily a crime. Understand laws regarding the actions of citizens and against crime. It is essential to avoid breaking the law yourself. [4] X Research source

• There's a good chance that your community will be more accepting if you actively give to charity or donate your time as a volunteer.
• Zac Mihajlovic worked for the Make a Wish Foundation and visited young children that were terminally ill. [5] X Research source

• Examples of doing a good deed can include giving people directions or helping the elderly across the street.
• Be open and receptive. Keep an eye out for anyone in distress.

• For instance, if you see a bunch of kids illegally smoking cigarettes, you could try to talk to them instead of calling the authorities or turning a blind eye. Try to be productive as you help people, not disruptive or violent.

• Practice things like meditation, yoga, tai chi, and deep breathing to reduce your stress. [8] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source
• If you feel overwhelmed or obsessed over being a real-life superhero, consider seeing a therapist or psychologist to discuss your thoughts.

Getting in Superhero Shape

• Exercises that can increase your strength include the deadlift, leg press, bench press, squats, and pushups. [9] X Research source
• Working out three days a week and giving yourself rest in between will help build your strength. [10] X Research source

• Work on your cardio at least three times a week.
• Change the exercises you do so you don't get bored.
• You can combine strength and cardio training when you work out.
• Remember to stay hydrated if you are patrolling the neighborhood.

• Some popular self-defense martial arts include, Krav Maga, Sambo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. [12] X Research source

• Use whole grain options when eating starchy carbohydrates. [13] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
• The average man should eat 2,700 calories per day and the average woman should eat 2,200 calories per day. [14] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source

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Tips from our Readers

• A utility belt is a good option for holding all of your gadgets. Most heroes or heroines without super powers have these kind of belts.
• Foil the baddies in secret if possible. That way it will cause confusion amongst thieves and murderers. It also means less paparazzi.
• Check to make sure your surroundings are safe before you try to save someone.
• Be fast on your feet and don't break laws.
• Some criminals will have no qualms harming you, so be very careful what crimes you deal with. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
• Do not break any laws. Being a superhero doesn't mean you are above the law, and you aren't likely to get much public support just for claiming you are a superhero. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
• Always report crimes to the proper authorities. Becoming involved in a crime could get you in trouble. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0

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To become a real-life superhero, try to always act with honor and integrity by doing the right thing, even when you don't want to, and setting a good example for others. Also, help your local community by reporting any crimes you witness, volunteering with local charities, and standing up for people when they're being treated unfairly. You can even come up with a superhero name and costume if you don't want people to discover your true identity. For tips on working out and getting into superhero shape, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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50 Amazing Female Superheroes In Real Life

Posted: March 26, 2024 | Last updated: March 26, 2024

In the world of entertainment, female superheroes have captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences for decades. But what if I told you that amazing female movie superheroes aren’t just confined to the realms of fiction and the silver screen? In the real world, there exists an awe-inspiring collection of remarkable women who have not only portrayed these iconic characters on screen but have also embraced their heroic qualities in their everyday lives. From their extraordinary achievements to their unwavering commitment to making the world a better place, these incredible women embody the essence of true superheroes, proving that the power of heroism extends far beyond the confines of a movie set.

Gal Gadot – Wonder Woman

Gal Gadot plays the role of Wonder Woman in the aptly titled Wonder Woman box office hit in 2017. She also reappeared in Justice League, returning with all the bad ass qualities that Wonder Woman is endowed with.

Halle Berry – Storm

Halle Berry played the part of Storm from the popular X-Men franchise films. She first appeared in the 2000 film, then reappeared for X2 in 2003, X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006, and in X-Men: Days of Future Past in 2014.

Angelina Jolie – Lara Croft

In 2001, Angelina Jolie starred in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. The film was based off the popular Tomb Raider video game.

Scarlett Johansson – Black Widow

Actress Scarlett Johansson played the character of Russian superhero Natasha Romanoff known as Black Widow in the Marvel Comic series. She portrayed this character in Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Captain America: Civil War.

Jennifer Lawrence – Mystique

Jennifer Lawrence sat in the makeup chair for hours to channel the role of Raven Darkhölme or Mystique as she’s known in the X-Men franchise films. She played the character in 2014 in X-Men: Days of Future Past and again in 2016 in X-Men: Apocalypse.

Jessica Alba – The Invisible Woman

Marvel Comics’ superhero flick Fantastic Four features Susan “Sue” Storm-Richards channeled by Jessica Alba with her character of The Invisible Woman.

Kate Beckinsale – Selene

Kate Beckinsale starred as Selene in the 2003 Underworld film and its sequels Underworld: Evolution in 2006, Underworld: Awakening in 2012 and Underworld: Blood Wars in 2016.

Jennifer Garner – Elektra

In 2005, Jennifer Garner starred as Elektra Natchios in the film Elektra, a spin-off from the 2003 flick entitled Daredevil.

Milla Jovovich – Alice

Milla Jovovich first played her ass-kicking role as Alice in the 2002 film Resident Evil. The film had five sequels, all featuring Jovovich as Alice.

Anne Hathaway – Catwoman

Anne Hathaway took on the role of Catwoman in the third installment of the Batman series, the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises.

Olivia Munn – Psylocke

Actress Olivia Munn trained for months to play the character Psylocke from the 2016 film X-Men: Apocalypse.

Margot Robbie – Harley Quinn

Margot Robbie played Harley Quinn in the 2016 film Suicide Squad.

Malin Akerman – Silk Spectre II

Actress Malin Akerman portrayed the crime-fighting character Laurie Jupiter/Silk Spectre II in the 2009 film Watchmen.

Uma Thurman – Poison Ivy

Uma Thurman donned red hair and a killer costume to play half woman/half plant Poison Ivy in the 1997 film Batman & Robin.

Amber Heard – Mera

Actress Amber Heard channeled the character of Mera in the 2017 film Justice League where her super power allows her to form “hard water” objects and live under water.

Anna Paquin – Rogue

Anne Paquin played mutant superheroine Rogue in the 2000 film X-Men, X2 in 2003, and its third installment in 2006, X-Men: The Last Stand. She returned in 2014 to play Rogue in X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Jessica Alba – Max Guevara

Jessica Alba starred as Max Guevara in the 2000 television series Dark Angel. It served as one of her breakthrough roles.

Jennifer Lawrence – Katniss Everdeen

Jennifer Lawrence played the fearless bow and arrow-wielding Katniss Everdeen in 2012 in The Hunger Games and its three sequels.

Charlize Theron – Aeon Flux

In 2005, Charlize Theron took on the role of the skilled warrior Aeon Flux.

Rebecca Romijn – Mystique

Rebecca Romijn played Mystique in the films X-Men, X2, X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men: First Class.

Elizabeth Olsen – Scarlet Witch

Elizabeth Olsen channeled the mutant named Wanda Maximoff aka Scarlet Witch with the superhuman ability to manipulate chaos magic. She played the role in 2014 in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, in 2015 in Avengers: Age of Ultron and in 2016 in Captain America: Civil War.

Zoe Saldana – Gamora

Zoe Saldana went green to play the role of Gamora in the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy and its sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in 2017.

Chloe Grace Moretz – Hit Girl

In 2010, Chloe Grace Moretz channeled superhero Hit Girl in the film Kick-Ass and again in 2013 in Kick Ass-2.

Kate Mara – The Invisible Woman

Actress Kate Mara took over as The Invisible Woman in the 2015 film Fantastic Four.

Ellen Page – Kitty Pryde

Superhero Kitty Pryde has a “phasing” ability and power to disrupt any electrical field she passes through. She was played by Ellen Page in the 2006 film X-Men: The Last Stand and in 2014 in X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Natalie Portman – Jane Foster

Natalie Portman depicted Thor’s love interest as the character Jane Foster in the 2011 film Thor and its sequel in 2013.

Carla Gugino – Silk Spectre

In 2009, Carla Gugino played Sally Jupiter and crime-fighting superhero Silk Spectre in Watchmen.

Charlize Theron – Imperator Furiosa

Charlize Theron took on the role of Imperator Furiosa in the 2015 film Mad Max: Fury Road.

Michelle Pfieffer – Catwoman

Actress Michelle Pfieffer played Catwoman in 1992 in the film Batman Returns.

Sarah Michelle Gellar – Buffy Summers

The cult classic film Buffy the Vampire Slayer was turned into a television series with the main character Buffy Summers being portrayed by actress Sarah Michelle Gellar from 1997-2003.

Jaimie Alexander – Sif

Jaimie Alexander played Sif, an Asgardian warrior, in the 2011 superhero film Thor, its sequel in 2013 and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Famke Janssen – Dr. Jean Grey

Famke Janssen played superhero Dr. Jean Grey in the X-Men films from 2000-2014. She also portrayed Dr. Jean Grey in the 2013 film The Wolverine.

Lynda Carter – Wonder Woman

Lynda Carter first channeled the Wonder Woman character in 1975. She went on the play the character from 1975 to 1979 in the Wonder Woman series.

Krysten Ritter – Jessica Jones

Krysten Ritter plays the Marvel character Jessica Jones in the Netflix television series also entitled Jessica Jones.

Cobie Smulders – Agent Maria Hill

Cobie Smulders played Agent Maria Hill in the Marvel Avengers film in 2012. She continued her role in Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 2014 and Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015.

Halle Berry – Catwoman

In 2004, Halle Berry starred as Catwoman. Although the actress looked fierce in her superhero attire, the film was a box office bust.

Connie Nielsen – Hippolyte

Actress Connie Nielsen played superhero Queen Hippolyta in the film Justice League and Wonder Woman, both released in 2017.

Robin Wright – Antiope

In the 2017 superhero flick Wonder Woman, Robin Wright plays the character of Antiope, a mythical Amazon and mother of Wonder Woman.

Shailene Woodley – Beatrice Pryor

Actress Shailene Woodley played the role of Beatrice Pryor in the Divergent film series from 2014-2016.

Kristy Swanson – Buffy Summers

Kristy Swanson rose to fame after starring in the cult classic film Buffy the Vampire Slayer where she was torn between being a normal teenager and living the life of a vampire killer that she was destined to be.

Laura Vandervoort – Supergirl

Laura Vandervoort portrays the superhero Supergirl, Superman’s cousin, on the television series Smallville.

Lindsay Wagner – The Bionic Woman

Lindsay Wagner starred in The Bionic Woman in 1976, playing the part of Jaime Sommers, a bionically rebuilt woman who works for the government and is sent on missions.

Keira Knightley – Domino

Keira Knightley played bounty hunter Domino Harvey in the 2005 thriller Domino.

Pamela Anderson – Barb Wire

In 1996, Pamela Anderson hung up her red bathing suit to play the part of mercenary Barb Wire.

Hayden Panettiere – Claire Bennet

Hayden Panettiere portrayed Claire Bennet on the television series Heroes. She channels a superpower of rapid cellular regeneration.

Helen Slater – Supergirl

Helen Slater hit the big screen in 1984 to portray the superhero Supergirl.

Eartha Kitt – Catwoman

Eartha Kitt channeled her inner feline as Catwoman in the 1967 film.

Julie Newmar – Catwoman

Julie Newmar also played the part of Catwoman in the Batman series in 1966 and 1967.

Yvonne Craig – Batgirl

In the 1960’s, actress Yvonne Craig was best known for her portrayal of Batgirl in the Batman television series.

Alicia Silverstone – Batgirl

In the 1997 film Batman & Robin, Alicia Silverstone played the role of Batman’s second sidekick, Batgirl.

Evangaline Lilly – Hope Pym

In 2015 Evangaline Lilly portrays Hope Pym in the Marvel film Ant-Man.

Rene Russo – Frigga

Rene Russo plays mother of Thor and Queen of Asgard in the 2011 film Thor and its 2013 sequel Thor: The Dark World.

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Green Arrow Returns to the Island for His Final Story

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• Oliver Queen's shipwreck on Starfish Island was a turning point that transformed him from a rich kid into a true hero.
• Green Arrow's reflection on the island experience led him to realize the importance of selflessness and family.
• The issue emphasizes how adversity and loss can push individuals to discover their true potential and purpose in life.

Warning! Contains Spoilers For Green Arrow #12!

As Green Arrow struggles to defeat his greatest enemy he reflects on who he has become – and the conclusion he draws will change how longtime fans view the character. The trajectory of Oliver Queen's life was forever changed due to a random accident that stranded him on Starfish Island. Instead of growing up entitled, Ollie became a true hero.

Green Arrow #12 – by Joshua Williamson and Phil Hester – showed readers the real reason Green Arrow turned his life around, as t he issue focused on how Green Arrow's life was forever changed after becoming stranded on Starfish Island. Ollie felt like he had been spared from death and given a second chance at life.

This was the exact kind of shock Ollie needed to turn his life around. Previously, he'd been nothing but a belligerent, rich kid who cared only for fun and pleasure, but after that moment, Ollie was pushed to become a legitimate hero.

Oliver Queen returns to the island that transformed him in "The Last Green Arrow Story," facing a mysterious foe in his final mission.

Green Arrow Revisits The Moment That Forged Him Into A Hero

Oliver had to save himself to save others.

The preview for Green Arrow #12 emphasizes that his shipwreck experience forced Oliver Queen to develop the survival skills that he would later adapt upon becoming a superhero –including forging his first primitive bow and arrow.

As the preview for Green Arrow #12 depicts, a pivotal point in Oliver Queen career as a superhero has led him to reflect on the life-changing shipwreck that forged him into the man he became. " I remember feeling like I had lived a life of stupidity ," he narrates, " and the universe was teaching me a lesson ." Oliver Queen belonged to one of the most wealthy families in America. He spent his teenage and young adult years simply going to extravagant parties and doing whatever he wanted. Oliver really didn't care if his actions hurt other people, all he wanted was to have fun.

That all changed when he was stranded on Starfish Isle. It was there that Ollie was forced to fend for himself without the wealth and luxury he was used to, which also showed Ollie just how difficult life could be for those without wealth. The preview for Green Arrow #12 emphasizes that his shipwreck experience forced Oliver Queen to develop the survival skills that he would later adapt upon becoming a superhero – including forging his first primitive bow and arrow, a major milestone in the character's lore.

The Green Arrow Family Is Everything Oliver Was Missing Early In Life

Money can't buy what being a superhero gives.

It was only when Ollie was stripped of everything that he saw how much more there was to life...What would've been a traumatic event for anyone else ended up turning Oliver Queen into the hero Green Arrow.

It was this experience that pushed Ollie to pick up a bow and become Green Arrow when he returned to Star City. Oliver had realized just how truly selfish he'd been and how he was wasting his life only caring for himself. He fully understood on that island that he'd never have friends or family, but after he changed and became a better person, the Green Arrow Family quickly built around him. Ollie went from an indulgent brat to someone who'd do anything for the ones he loved , becoming surrounded by people who loved him in turn.

If Oliver Queen hadn't been stranded on that island, he would've continued as a spoiled entitled billionaire. He likely would've made the world a worse place, in pursuit of his own enjoyment and financial gain. It was only when Ollie was stripped of everything that he saw how much more there was to life. Ollie even mentions how he could see the stars on Starfish Island, a view that he never had from any of his penthouses or mansions in Star City. What would've been a traumatic event for anyone else ended up turning Oliver Queen into the hero Green Arrow .

Green Arrow #12 is on sale on May 28th from DC Comics!

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Dragon Ball's Goku Looks Horrifying In Real Life & This DBZ Fanart Proves It

There are a lot of questionable things about Son Goku that "Dragon Ball" fans have to accept. He's a terrible father, for one. And despite being one of the strongest warriors the universe has ever seen, he doesn't exactly enter battle with the greatest tactical mind. However, one thing everyone can agree on is that Goku always looks like a bona fide hero — the ultimate hero, even. At least, he does in the realm of animation. But what if the iconic character existed in real life? Well, according to digital artist isaiasarts on Instagram , the Saiyan hero would look absolutely terrifying if we saw him in the real world.

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The artist's rendition, which they posted as a short clip so fans can view the process in its entirety, sees them gradually covering up a young Goku's animated face with actual skin, human eyes, and real-life hair, among other features. The live-action result hilariously stunned fans and left them shivering with fear.

Real-life Goku is not real, he can't hurt you

If this is what a real-life Goku would appear, then we'd hate to see how someone like Frieza or Cell (especially his Imperfect form) would look in real life. The depiction, which boasts a pair of freakishly large eyes, no eyebrows, and an unnerving wide grin that would almost put Joker's sick and twisted smile to shame, had fans scurrying away from the Instagram post, but not before leaving some hilarious comments. 

"Why would you use your power for such evil...." one fan bravely questioned. "This is a nightmare," another commented. "That is why don't translate 2D to 3D," one declared. Wise words, wise words. Isaiasarts' 3D depiction of anime's greatest hero also led to a hysterical flood of endless GIFs, from Kratos throwing out his computer Ron Swanson-style to Agent J (Will Smith) having to pull out his neuralyzer. 

Hopefully, real-life Goku remains on Instagram and stays far away from "Dragon Ball" canon. In the meantime, for any fan who wants to learn just which character could put up a good fight against the greatest Saiyan, be sure to read five anime characters who could actually beat Goku with ease .