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• Part 1 of 3: Choosing your superhero's traits
• Part 2 of 3: Building your superhero's background
• Part 3 of 3: Deciding what your hero looks like
• Tips
• Warnings

Have you ever wanted to create a superhero like Spiderman, Superman or Batman? Creating a superhero can be a fun way to build a story and create a character to write about. Even if you only have a few ideas in the beginning, those small ideas can still grow into something beautiful.

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Part 1 of 3: Choosing your superhero's traits

1. Choose what powers your superhero will have. Since superheroes are generally identified by their powers, it makes sense to think of the character's powers first and then shape the character accordingly. Many super powers have already been given to other characters, so try to come up with something unique.
   • You can also consider giving the superhero multiple powers, such as that he can fly and is super strong. By coming up with a mix of powers, your hero may be able to distinguish himself more from the other already existing heroes.
   • Some superheroes lack supernatural powers and instead rely on gadgets and training (eg Batman and Black Widow). Others specialize in one weapon or fighting style; the dedication of these heroes earns respect but also makes them more susceptible to other fighting styles, making them more vulnerable - and possibly more interesting, too.
2. Give your superhero a tragic weakness or vulnerability. A tragic or "fatal" weakness is essentially a trait or personality trait that your hero regularly grapples with. An invulnerable hero can get boring quickly. By giving him or her a weak character trait, you make fights more interesting and fans feel more involved with the character.
   • For example, Superman's weakness was kryptonite, while Batman's tragic weakness was his obsession with seeking justice after watching his parents get killed. Weaknesses or vulnerabilities can be emotional, psychological, or physical.
3. Work out your character's personalities. Your superhero may have two separate identities: his everyday identity and his hero identity. These two lives can also have two different personalities and different character traits. Think about what character traits your hero has in which life.
   • Clark Kent, Superman's daytime identity, is a quiet, cautious, studious man with glasses. But as we know, he can transform into Superman and has super powers that allow him to fight the most terrible villains. Superman's personality is different from Clark Kent's personality. If you plan on giving your hero a secret identity, or making him an average man to most people, it's a good idea to alternate these two sides of the character as this adds depth to the character. character and make him more interesting to readers.
4. Avoid copying existing characters. It is unlikely that you will come up with traits or powers that have not already been invented by someone else, so try to make sure you adjust them enough and that you don't inherit them directly from another character.
   • For example, if you want to give your hero the powers of Superman, give him a different name and a different backstory. That way your hero is different and original.
5. Try to make your hero different from other superheroes. If you are creating your own superhero you are probably quite familiar with the standard character traits and qualities of popular superheroes. Rather than making yours like the ones that already exist, you should break with the norm and try to be original. Give your hero a unique combination of powers or character traits.
   • You can be original in all aspects of creating your superhero. Maybe your hero's powers are a disadvantage to him rather than an advantage. Your hero may discover that he has these powers, but in the end he is too scared or nervous to put them in the service of the good.
   • Use popular superheroes as reference points. What comes to mind when you think of a traditional hero? How can you make your hero different from these figures of speech?

Part 2 of 3: Building your superhero's background

1. Come up with a backstory for your hero. In the world of superheroes, backstories are often referred to as origin stories. They give a glimpse into your hero's life before he became a real hero and even show you how he became a hero. This story offers us a glimpse into the more "human" side of your hero and makes him a more likeable character and easier to relate to.
   • Many superheroes have a tragedy in their past that has made them feel called to uphold and serve justice. Bruce Wayne watched his parents get killed, and Peter Parker lost his uncle. These tragedies gave them a reason to use their powers (both the supernatural and the non-supernatural).
   • Feelings of conflict and inner chaos can give more shape to the character and his or her story. As you come up with their backstory, you also need to think about what conflicts or problems they may have faced that made them the hero they are today.
2. Think about how the superhero's powers evolved. Once you've figured out your hero's backstory, you'll also know whether or not he was born with the powers he possesses, or if he didn't find his powers until he was older. Deciding how he discovered or found his powers is an important aspect of his story and who he is.
   • Consider the following questions: What was the character's initial reaction to his / her powers? How long did it take for the character to start having doubts? Have the forces become necessary for survival? Is your superhero trying to use these powers as little as possible? Is he / she proud of these powers, or is he / she ashamed of them?
   • Make sure there is a story behind those super powers. A character that has a static relationship with his or her own abilities is not going to be really interesting. It is a good idea to remember that through trial and error, or while going through inner conflicts, the superhero had to learn to cope with those forces.
3. Consider the relationship between the society and the character. Some superheroes are hated or feared by the society they live in. For example, Batman and Spiderman were first seen as threats before society began to see them as helpful. Decide what kind of relationship you want to exist between your hero and the society in which he lives.
   • Anti-heroes such as Deadpool and the Suicide Squad are loved by many comic book readers and movie goers, albeit hated or feared by the societies in which they live. It can be a fun experiment to take this approach for your superhero in terms of storytelling and character development.
4. Create rivals or enemies for your hero. Every good superhero needs one or two villains to fight against. Work out the enemies' personalities in the same way as for your superhero. However, do not immediately answer all questions about the villains. Taking the time to show their backstories, true nature, and other motivations will make them more fascinating and mysterious.
   • The main villain's backstory may be intertwined with that of the superhero, even if the hero doesn't know it. Your hero can eventually discover the connection between them as the main villain's backstory unfolds. This adds new dimensions to the story and characters. Luke Skywalker, for example, eventually found out that the villain was his dad - which made things a little more complicated.
   • People like a really good villain. People are usually extremely interested in the bad guys in superhero stories, whether it's because they can blame the bad guys, or to better understand their own innate fascination with the motives of people doing the wrong things. So creating a villain can be a great move in coming up with your hero.
   • When creating your villain, consider letting him be the opposite, or the opposite, of your hero. For example, his specific superpower might conflict directly with your hero's power (s). This immediately gives them a reason to be at odds with each other.

Part 3 of 3: Deciding what your hero looks like

1. Choose a gender and body type for your superhero. Superheroes come in all shapes, sizes and genders. Some are not even human at all. Decide what your superhero's physical attributes will be. The super powers you have chosen could even help you decide what the character will look like.
   • Consider the following questions: Does your character build a tank? Would a lean and lean build fit better? Is the superpower sex-dependent?
2. Design a costume for your hero. Make sure that the colors, style and accessories all match the strengths of the character as well as his personality. Consider which weapons your hero relies on most and whether your hero has a custom weapon that is characteristic of him / her.
   • When designing a costume for your hero, think carefully about the color. Think about what certain colors could express. For example, white can imply innocence or divinity, while black is more likely to be associated with darkness and the enemy.
3. Trademark your superhero. For example, a symbol or logo makes superheroes more memorable and also completes their costumes more. Think of the big "S" on Superman's chest and the painted skull on the Punisher's shirt. A catchphrase can also be useful, but make sure you make it catchy and not long or corny.
   • If this suits the strength of the character, you could also consider giving him or her a certain pose as a trademark. Of course, the main trademarks are weapons, vehicles, and other useful tools. Make sure you give these items a name and a special place in the storyline.
4. Name your superhero. Your superhero's name will essentially be what gets people interested. Sure, it's the stories and character traits that make people love superheroes, but it's their names that are remembered and that get people interested in the first place.
   • Consider trying out a number of different naming techniques. You have the noun + noun technique, where you use two nouns to create a compound noun and use it as a name, like with Spiderman. You can also try the adjective + noun technique, which has been used for names like Superman and Black Widow.
   • A name can be related to the hero's powers, or even their personality and who they are. Since you've already figured out their origin story and what powers they have, these things should help you come up with a good name.
5. Decide if you want to give your hero a sidekick. In addition, you could also consider making your hero part of a team. Think of well-known teams and duos such as the X-Men, Justice League and the Avengers. The team often meets, but the individual team members also have their own stories.
   • Develop the sidekick / team in the same way that you have developed the superhero up to this point, then create a backstory about how they first met or got together.
   • Ask yourself the following questions: is the assistant / team helpful or do they make a lot of mistakes? Were they once enemies? Are they marked by the same event? Is he / she a brother or sister, or a friend? Did the superhero meet the sidekick / team when he brought them back to life (or vice versa)?

Tips

• A superhero who has the same problems as normal people is easier to relate to and a lot easier for you to write about.

Warnings

• The word "superhero" is trademarked in the US, so if you use it as part of your comic's title you will not be able to sell the comic for cash.