Superhero fiction

Superhero fiction
DC Entertainment's Captain Marvel / Shazam, an iconic and influential example of the genre
Stylistic originsEarly 20th century,
United States, Japan
Cultural originsGolden Age of Comic Books (America)
Kamishibai (Japan)
FeaturesFocus on adventures of heroic figures usually possessing superhuman powers or other abilities

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

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