#superhero-origins

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1 week ago

From Zeus to Batman: A brief history of superheroes DW 11/17/2025

For his part, Superman comes from the planet Krypton, meaning he's actually an extraterrestrial who happens to look like a human. A spaceship brought him to Earth as an infant, and he draws his superhuman powers from the sun, which charges him up, as well as the low gravity of his adopted home planet. Spider-Man, meanwhile, got bitten by a radioactive spider, granting him his "spider sense" and ability to climb up walls.
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fromKotaku
4 months ago

James Gunn Never Wants To See These Iconic Origin Stories Again

James Gunn aims to eliminate repetitive superhero origin stories in DC movies, focusing instead on character depth.
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