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Superpower. Superpower describes a sovereign state or supranational union that holds a dominant position characterized by the ability to exert influence and project power on a global scale. [1][2][3] This is done through the combined means of economic, military, technological, political, and cultural strength as well as diplomatic and soft ...
A superpower is a special or extraordinary superhuman powers far greater than what is considered normal. Superpowers are typically displayed in science fiction and fantasy comic books, television programs, video games, and films as the key attribute of a superhero. The concept originated in American comic books and pulp magazines of the 1930s ...
Superhuman strength is a superpower commonly invoked in fiction and other literary works, such as mythology. A fictionalized representation of the phenomenon of hysterical strength, it is the power to exert force and lift weights beyond what is physically possible for an ordinary human being. Alternate terms of superhuman strength have included ...
Hydrokinesis – The ability to control water with one's mind. Iddhi – Psychic abilities gained through Buddhist meditation. Illusions – The ability to conjure up illusions from one's mind. Inedia – The ability to survive without eating or drinking has resulted in starvation or dehydration in multiple cases. Invisibility – The ability ...
Potential superpower. A potential superpower is a sovereign state or other polity that is speculated to be or have the potential to become a superpower; a sovereign state or supranational union that holds a dominant position characterized by the ability to exert influence and project power on a global scale through economic, military ...
Fictional characters with death or rebirth abilities (6 C, 129 P) Fictional characters with density control abilities (1 C, 8 P) Fictional characters who can duplicate themselves (2 C, 76 P) Fictional characters with superhuman durability or invulnerability (4 C, 58 P)
Category. : Superpowers. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Superpowers. Articles relating to superpowers, states with a dominant position characterized by their extensive ability to exert influence or project power on a global scale. This is accomplished through the combined means of economic, military, technological, political, and ...
Whiz Comics cover featuring Captain Marvel, published by Fawcett Comics in 1940. A superhero or superheroine is a fictional character who typically possesses superpowers or abilities beyond those of ordinary people, is frequently costumed concealing their identity, and fits the role of the hero; typically using their powers to help the world become a better place, or dedicating themselves to ...