Super Heroes Handout
Here are some sample Super Heroes and their major characteristics:- Batman—first-rate detective; can outwit the worst criminals; uses bat paraphernalia
such as a Batmobile, a Batplane, a Batcycle, Batrollerskates, and a Batrope. Batman’s
alter ego is millionaire Bruce Wayne. - Captain America—represents the ultimate in American ideals (truth, justice, mom,
apple pie), has a winning personality with great powers of persuasion, maintains a
positive outlook on life, is very athletic, and uses his Captain America Shield to pro-
tect himself from harm. - Dr. Strange—a skilled magician and sorcerer who can create numerous illusions. He
can also cure sicknesses, control people and situations, and transform objects into
other objects. He often has temporary losses of concentration. - Mr. Fantastic—the smartest man in the world; can stretch his body into any length and
has tremendous flexibility. - The Human Torch—a short-tempered hothead who has the power to emit and control
fire without burning himself. He also can fly. - The Invisible Girl—can make herself or other people and things invisible and make
them reappear. When in danger, she creates an invisible shield that protects her from
harm. - Spiderman—can shoot webs out from his wrists and quickly swing from different
buildings. Has the ability to attach himself to ceilings or hang upside down. Dedicat-
ed to helping people in trouble. - Superman—has x-ray vision and super hearing, can fly faster than a speeding bullet,
and is the strongest man on earth. Clark Kent, mild-mannered newspaper reporter, is
his alter ego. Can be weakened only by Kryptonite. Is able to leap tall buildings in a
single bound. Often mistaken for birds or airplanes. - Wonder Woman—a true Super-woman with super strength, agility, and athletic ability
who can overpower anyone. Has magical bracelets that deflect bullets, and she can
capture almost anything or anyone with her magical lasso. Once lassoed by Wonder
Woman, a person must tell the truth. Flies an invisible airplane. - Storm—a character in the X-Men movie series, she has the power to control the weath-
er, to call up fierce winds, blinding snow or rain, or intense heat, among other weath-
er-related outcomes. She originally was from Africa, where she was orphaned when
her parents were killed and their house destroyed, trapping Storm inside. For the rest
of her life she was afraid of being in closed-in places. Local tribes worshipped her as a
god until she moved to the United States.
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