A range of attributes are commonly part of a superhero's make-up, although they are by no means definitive (see Divergent character examples). Most superheroes have a few of the following features: Extraordinary powers and abilities, mastery of relevant skills, and/or advanced equipment. Although superhero powers vary widely, superhuman strength, the ability to fly, enhancements of the senses and the ability to project energy of some kind are all common. Some superheroes, such as Batman and Green Hornet, possess no superpowers b ...

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Superhero, Superhero - Common traits, Superhero - Common costume features, Superhero - Superheroes outside America, Superhero - Character subtypes, Superhero - Divergent character examples, Superhero - History of superheroes in comic books, Superhero - Antecedents, Superhero - Golden Age, Superhero - Silver Age, Superhero - Deconstruction of the superhero, Superhero - Struggles of the 1990s, Superhero - Growth in diversity, Superhero - Female characters, Superhero - Non-Caucasian characters, Superhero - Gay characters, Superhero - Diversified teams, Superhero - Treatment in other media, Superhero - Film, Superhero - Animation, Superhero - Live-action television series, Superhero - Radio, Superhero - Prose, Superhero - Computer games, Superhero - Notes

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Superhero, Superhero - Common traits, Superhero - Common costume features, Superhero - Character subtypes, Superhero - Divergent character examples, Superhero - History of superheroes in comic books, Superhero - Antecedents, Superhero - Golden Age, Superhero - Silver Age, Superhero - Deconstruction of the superhero, Superhero - Struggles of the 1990s, Superhero - Growth in diversity, Superhero - Female characters, Superhero - Non-Caucasian characters, Superhero - Gay characters, Superhero - Diversified teams, Superhero - Treatment in other media, Superhero - Film, Superhero - Live-action television series, Superhero - Animation, Superhero - Radio, Superhero - Prose, Superhero - Computer games, Superhero - Notes

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Superhero - Antecedents. The origins of superheroes can be found in several prior forms of fiction. Many share traits with protagonists of later Victorian literature, such as The Scarlet Pimpernel and Sherlock Holmes. Penny dreadfuls, dime novels and other popular fiction of the early twentieth century featured mysterious, swashbuckling heroes with distinct costumes, secret identities and altruistic missions. These include Zorro, the Scarecrow of Romney ...

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Superhero, Superhero - Common traits, Superhero - Common costume features, Superhero - Superheroes outside America, Superhero - Character subtypes, Superhero - Divergent character examples, Superhero - History of superheroes in comic books, Superhero - Antecedents, Superhero - Golden Age, Superhero - Silver Age, Superhero - Deconstruction of the superhero, Superhero - Struggles of the 1990s, Superhero - Growth in diversity, Superhero - Female characters, Superhero - Non-Caucasian characters, Superhero - Gay characters, Superhero - Diversified teams, Superhero - Treatment in other media, Superhero - Film, Superhero - Animation, Superhero - Live-action television series, Superhero - Radio, Superhero - Prose, Superhero - Computer games, Superhero - Notes

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A superhero is a fictional character who is noted for feats of courage and nobility, who usually has a colorful name and costume and abilities beyond those of normal human beings. A female superhero is called a superheroine. Since the definitive superhero, Superman, debuted in 1938, the stories of superheroes - ranging from episodic adventures to decades-long sagas - have become an entire genre of fiction that has dominated American comic books and crossed over into several other media. Superhero - Common t ...

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• Superhero - Common traits
• Superhero - Common costume features
• Superhero - Character subtypes
• Superhero - Divergent character examples
• Superhero - History of superheroes in comic books
• Superhero - Antecedents
• Superhero - Golden Age
• Superhero - Silver Age
• Superhero - Deconstruction of the superhero
• Superhero - Struggles of the 1990s
• Superhero - Growth in diversity
• Superhero - Female characters
• Superhero - Non-Caucasian characters
• Superhero - Gay characters
• Superhero - Diversified teams
• Superhero - Treatment in other media
• Superhero - Film
• Superhero - Live-action television series
• Superhero - Animation
• Superhero - Radio
• Superhero - Prose
• Superhero - Computer games
• Superhero - Notes

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From the Greek cognate ηρως, in mythology and folklore, a hero (male) or heroine (female) is an eminent character who quintessentially embodies key traits valued by its originating culture. The hero commonly possesses superhuman capabilities or idealized character traits which enable him or her to perform extraordinary, beneficial deeds (i.e., a "heroic deed") for which he or she is famous (compare villain). Hero - Overview. A person normally becomes a hero by performing an extraord ...

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• Hero - Overview
• Hero - The Greek Hero
• Hero - Nature of hero cult
• Hero - Types of hero cult
• Hero - Heroes politics and gods
• Hero - Later European History
• Hero - Operatic Hero
• Hero - The Modern Fictional Hero

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Batman Art by Jim Lee The DC Comics hero Batman (originally and still sometimes referred to as The Batman or The Bat-Man) is a fictional character who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. He has since become, along with Superman, one of the world's most well-known comic-book characters, with The Guardian lauding him as "the perfect cultural artifact for the 21st century." [1] Although co-created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, only Kan ...

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• Batman - Publication history
• Batman - Evolution of the character
• Batman - Character history
• Batman - Golden Age version
• Batman - Silver Age version
• Batman - Modern Age version
• Batman - Personas
• Batman - Bruce Wayne
• Batman - The Dark Knight
• Batman - Dual identities
• Batman - Matches Malone
• Batman - Gotham City
• Batman - The Bat-Signal
• Batman - Powers and abilities
• Batman - Weaknesses
• Batman - Equipment vehicles and weapons
• Batman - The Batcave
• Batman - Costume
• Batman - Supporting characters
• Batman - Enemies of Batman
• Batman - Crossovers
• Batman - Homosexual interpretations
• Batman - Awards
• Batman - Bibliography
• Batman - Batman in other media
• Batman - Trivia
• Batman - Notes
• Batman - Additional Batman information
• Batman - Related information

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Araneomorphae Mesothelae Mygalomorphae See the taxonomy section for families Spiders are invertebrate animal(s) that produce silk, have eight legs and no wings. More precisely, a spider is any member of the arachnid order Araneae, an order divided into two sub-orders: the Opisthothelae (which include the infraorders Mygalomorphae (trapdoor and tarantula spiders) and Araneomorphae (the modern spiders)) and the Mesothelae, which contains the Family Liphistiidae, burrowing spiders from Asia. ...

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• Spider - Morphology and development
• Spider - Respiration and circulation
• Spider - Vision
• Spider - Defense
• Spider - Life cycle
• Spider - Reproduction
• Spider - Do female spiders eat their mates?
• Spider - Ecology
• Spider - Predatory techniques
• Spider - Spider webs and prey capture
• Spider - Types of spiders and the severity of their bites
• Spider - Spider bites
• Spider - Black widows
• Spider - Brown recluse spiders and hobo spiders
• Spider - Huntsman spiders
• Spider - Redback jumping spiders
• Spider - Brazilian wandering spiders and Australian venomous funnel-web spiders
• Spider - Taxonomy
• Spider - Symbolism

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Mind control is a general term for a number of controversial theories proposing that an individual's thinking, behavior, emotions or decisions can, to a greater or lesser extent, be manipulated at will by outside sources. People who believe they are subject to mind-control are usually psychotic. Suitable doses of anti-psychotic drugs remove the delusion or make it less obtrusive. The principal feasibility of such control and the methods by which it might be attained (either direct or more subtle) are both subject to hot ...

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• Mind control - Theoretical models and methods
• Mind control - Failed attempts: Drugs physical methods Silva method
• Mind control - Subliminal advertising
• Mind control - Lifton brainwashing model
• Mind control - Margaret Singer's conditions for mind control
• Mind control - BITE model of Steven Hassan
• Mind control - Mind Control and the Battered Women Syndrome
• Mind control - Evolutionary Psychology approach
• Mind control - Social psychology tactics
• Mind control - Social psychological conditioning by Stahelski
• Mind control - Cults and mind control controversies
• Mind control - Scholarly points of view
• Mind control - Mind control and exit counseling
• Mind control - Mind control and recruitment rates
• Mind control - Mind control and faith
• Mind control - Counter-cult movement and mind control
• Mind control - Legal issues
• Mind control - Mind control in conspiracy theory
• Mind control - Mind control in fiction
• Mind control - Mind control as entertainment

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The first W.I.T.C.H. graphic novel In W.I.T.C.H., five teenage girls are chosen to be the new Guardians of Candracar (Kandrakar in the original Italian version, most of Europe, the Philippines and Singapore), who protect the center of the universe from people and creatures who wish to cause harm to it. For this purpose, they have been given the powers over the five elements. W.I.T.C.H. considers itself a fantasy comic, although it also relates to the superhero genre in the sense that the girls are us ...

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• W.I.T.C.H. - Characters
• W.I.T.C.H. - Guardians of Candracar
• W.I.T.C.H. - The Boys
• W.I.T.C.H. - Council of Candracar
• W.I.T.C.H. - Ex-Guardians
• W.I.T.C.H. - Villains
• W.I.T.C.H. - Other Characters
• W.I.T.C.H. - Issues Titles and Storylines
• W.I.T.C.H. - Part I: The War on Meridian
• W.I.T.C.H. - Part II: Nerissa's Revenge
• W.I.T.C.H. - Part III: A Crisis on Both Worlds
• W.I.T.C.H. - Part IV: Trial of the Oracle
• W.I.T.C.H. - Special Issues
• W.I.T.C.H. - U.S. Book Titles
• W.I.T.C.H. - Saga
• W.I.T.C.H. - Adventures
• W.I.T.C.H. - Graphic Novels
• W.I.T.C.H. - Influences
• W.I.T.C.H. - Special Items

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While supervillains vary greatly, there are a number of attributes that define the character. Most supervillains have at least a few of the following traits: A desire to commit spectacular crimes and/or rule the world through whatever means necessary. A generally irritable and spiteful disposition. A sadistic nature and tendency to revel in their sociopathic behavior. A brilliant scientific mind that he or she chooses to use for evil (see also mad scientist and evil genius). A tendency to spea ...

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Supervillain, Supervillain - Common Traits, Supervillain - Well-known supervillains, Supervillain - Parodies of supervillains

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Due to the popularity of photocopying as a means of production, the dominant format for British small press comics is the A5 booklet comprising of any number of double-sided A4 photocopies folded and stapled across the middle. Variations on the ISO 216 paper size system are frequent with sizes under A6 commonly known as "minis". Minis have been known to go as small as 4.5cm² though A6 and A7 are more common. A4 is the second most common size though A3 (single sheets bound without folding) has been known. Creative forms of folding and cutting exist producing odd shapes but since the comics are gen ...

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British small press comics, British small press comics - Origins, British small press comics - Formats, British small press comics - Distribution, British small press comics - Organisations, British small press comics - 1980s, British small press comics - 1990s, British small press comics - 2000s, British small press comics - Regional Activity

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Items which might be considered PII include, but are not limited to, a person's: Full name (if not common) National identification number Telephone number Street address E-mail address IP address (in some cases) Vehicle registration plate number Driver's license number Face, fingerprints, or handwriting Information that is not generally considered personally identifiable, because many people share the same trait, include: First or ...

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Personally identifiable information, Personally identifiable information - Examples, Personally identifiable information - Related laws, Personally identifiable information - Forensics, Personally identifiable information - Personal safety

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Because the time period encompassing the Modern Age is not well defined, and in some cases disputed by fans, and most professionals, it is difficult to write a comprehensive history. (many even claim that Bronze and Modern are two distinct "Ages" and should not be lumped together as there are very discernible differences in price, content and marketing) In rough chronological order by the beginning of the trend, here are some important developments that occurred during the Modern Age, many of which are interrelated: Modern Age of C ...

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Modern Age of Comic Books, Modern Age of Comic Books - Important events, Modern Age of Comic Books - Fantasy Horror and sophisticated suspense, Modern Age of Comic Books - The revival and sales boom of the X-Men, Modern Age of Comic Books - The rise of anti-heroes, Modern Age of Comic Books - Creator Rights and Image Comics, Modern Age of Comic Books - The rise of independent comics and self publishing, Modern Age of Comic Books - Big budget film adaptations, Modern Age of Comic Books - Big events, Modern Age of Comic Books - Crisis on Infinite Earths, Modern Age of Comic Books - Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns, Modern Age of Comic Books - Maus and other prominent non-traditional comics, Modern Age of Comic Books - Celebrity writers and artists, Modern Age of Comic Books - The rise and fall of the speculator market, Modern Age of Comic Books - The rise of the trade paperback format, Modern Age of Comic Books - Timeline of Events, Modern Age of Comic Books - 1970s, Modern Age of Comic Books - 1980s, Modern Age of Comic Books - 1990s, Modern Age of Comic Books - 2000s

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Archie is set in the fictional small town of Riverdale. The comics' principal characters are as follows: Archibald "Archie" Andrews, Main character, like a typical teenage boy with a great interest in dating. Elizabeth "Betty" Cooper, the girl-next-door, very sweet. Veronica "Ronnie/Ron" Lodge, the rich, sometimes nice and sometimes snobbish girl. Forsythe Pendleton "Jughead" Jones, the witty, food-obsessed boy. He is not romantically interested in girls, but he is neither homosexual nor misogyn ...

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Archie Comics, Archie Comics - History, Archie Comics - The Archie universe, Archie Comics - Common themes in Archie Comics, Archie Comics - Direct spin-offs, Archie Comics - Other series published by Archie Comics, Archie Comics - Archie comics in technology

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Unlike Superman and most other costumed heroes, Batman is a human being who does not possess any superhuman abilities. However, he has elevated himself to near-superhuman status through years of rigorous training. Physically he is at the peak of human ability in dozens of areas, most notably martial arts, acrobatics, strength, and escape artistry. Intellectually he is just as peerless, being at once one of the world's greatest scientists, criminologists, and tacticians, as well as a master of disguise. Given his lack of superpowers, he often uses cunning and planning to outwit his foes, rather than simply out-fighting them.

Batman, Batman - Publication history, Batman - Evolution of the character, Batman - Character history, Batman - Golden Age version, Batman - Silver Age version, Batman - Modern Age version, Batman - Personas, Batman - Bruce Wayne, Batman - The Dark Knight, Batman - Dual identities, Batman - Matches Malone, Batman - Gotham City, Batman - The Bat-Signal, Batman - Powers and abilities, Batman - Weaknesses, Batman - Equipment vehicles and weapons, Batman - The Batcave, Batman - Costume, Batman - Supporting characters, Batman - Enemies of Batman, Batman - Crossovers, Batman - Homosexual interpretations, Batman - Bibliography, Batman - Batman in other media, Batman - Trivia, Batman - Notes and references, Batman - Additional Batman information, Batman - Related information

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There are several and very different methods which were suggested for achieving mind control. None of these methods have been universally accepted in the science community. Mind control - Failed attempts: Drugs physical methods Silva method. The CIA program MKULTRA made from 1950 tried to achieve mind control through drugs. Drugs used in experiments were LSD or heroin, mescaline, psilocybin, scopolamine, marijuana, alcohol, and sodium pentoth ...

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Mind control, Mind control - Theoretical models and methods, Mind control - Failed attempts: Drugs physical methods Silva method, Mind control - Subliminal advertising, Mind control - Lifton brainwashing model, Mind control - Margaret Singer's conditions for mind control, Mind control - BITE model of Steven Hassan, Mind control - Mind Control and the Battered Women Syndrome, Mind control - Evolutionary Psychology approach, Mind control - Social psychology tactics, Mind control - Social psychological conditioning by Stahelski, Mind control - Cults and mind control controversies, Mind control - Scholarly points of view, Mind control - Mind control and exit counseling, Mind control - Mind control and recruitment rates, Mind control - Mind control and faith, Mind control - Counter-cult movement and mind control, Mind control - Legal issues, Mind control - Mind control in conspiracy theory, Mind control - Mind control in fiction, Mind control - Mind control as entertainment

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Unlike Superman and most other costumed heroes, Batman is a human being who does not possess any superhuman abilities. However, he has elevated himself to near-superhuman status through years of rigorous training. Physically he is at the peak of human ability in dozens of areas, most notably martial arts, acrobatics, bodybuilding, and escape artistry. Intellectually he is just as peerless, being at once one of the world's greatest scientists, criminologists, and tacticians, as well as a master of disguise. Given his lack of superpowers, he often uses cunning and planning to outwit his foes, rather than simply "out-fighting" them.

Batman, Batman - Publication history, Batman - Evolution of the character, Batman - Character history, Batman - Golden Age version, Batman - Silver Age version, Batman - Modern Age version, Batman - Personas, Batman - Bruce Wayne, Batman - The Dark Knight, Batman - Dual identities, Batman - Matches Malone, Batman - Gotham City, Batman - The Bat-Signal, Batman - Powers and abilities, Batman - Weaknesses, Batman - Equipment vehicles and weapons, Batman - The Batcave, Batman - Costume, Batman - Supporting characters, Batman - Enemies of Batman, Batman - Crossovers, Batman - Homosexual interpretations, Batman - Awards, Batman - Bibliography, Batman - Batman in other media, Batman - Trivia, Batman - Notes, Batman - Additional Batman information, Batman - Related information

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As noted before, most powers seem to draw upon either some dominant personality trait or the character's surroundings when infused with Energy X. Freedom Force computer game - Heroes. Minuteman - Frank Stiles worked on the Manhattan Project in World War II, where he learned that a co-worker, O'Connor, was turning secrets over to the Russians. His efforts to out O'Connor only ruined his reputation; in 1962, he is a bitter old man, feeding pigeons in the park. He chances to see O'Connor speaking ...

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Freedom Force computer game, Freedom Force computer game - Plot, Freedom Force computer game - Characters, Freedom Force computer game - Heroes, Freedom Force computer game - Supervillains, Freedom Force computer game - Possible Allusions

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The series has been out since November 2000 and so far consists of 20 issues plus 4 special issues. Originally published 6 times a year, the series is now published 4 times a year. Issue 1 - "Monkey See, Monkey Doom!" First published November 22nd 2000. While digging a large hole to hide one of Professor Farnsworth's inventions that he's hiding from the police, Fry, Bender and Leela find a time capsule from the 20th Century. This capsule has loads of old junk in it, and Fry, seeing this, begins to mis ...

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Futurama Comics, Futurama Comics - US issues, Futurama Comics - Upcoming US issues, Futurama Comics - Simpsons Crossovers, Futurama Comics - UK issues, Futurama Comics - Upcoming UK issues, Futurama Comics - Trade paperbacks, Futurama Comics - Writers and artists

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Double Dragon - Double Dragon 1987. The arcade version of the game was originally developed by Technos released in 1987 and distributed worldwide by Taito (who are often mistakenly credited for creating the game). The original Double Dragon was one of the earliest beat-em-ups or side-scrolling fighting games in which a player fights against a swarm of adversaries using martial arts or other close-combat techniques. Set in a post-apocalyptic version of New York, the goal in Double Dragon was to rescu ...

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Double Dragon, Double Dragon - Characters, Double Dragon - Official games, Double Dragon - Double Dragon 1987, Double Dragon - Double Dragon II: The Revenge 1988, Double Dragon - Double Dragon III: The Rosetta Stone 1990, Double Dragon - Super Double Dragon 1992, Double Dragon - Double Dragon 1995, Double Dragon - Double Dragon Advance 2003, Double Dragon - Unofficial games, Double Dragon - Battletoads & Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team 1993, Double Dragon - Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls 1994, Double Dragon - Rage of the Dragons 2002, Double Dragon - Adaptations, Double Dragon - Comic Book, Double Dragon - Cartoon, Double Dragon - Live-action movie, Double Dragon - Trivia

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