Superheroes generally refuse to kill and act out of a selfless sense of justice.
The superhero genre began in earnest with the debut of in Action Comics #1 (1938). Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman established the "blueprint" for the genre: a secret identity, a distinctive costume, and nearly limitless power. This was followed by the creation of Batman (1939), who proved that a superhero could also be a mortal human relying on intellect and technology. Defining Characteristics SuperhГ©roes
Focused on patriotic themes and clear-cut battles between good and evil. Superheroes generally refuse to kill and act out
Many heroes maintain a "normal" life (like Clark Kent or Peter Parker) to protect their loved ones. a distinctive costume