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Old 01-14-2016, 05:20 AM   #137
MikeB1972
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I think you can often tell the difference between Urban Fantasy and Superhero fiction, based on the way the characters behave.
It might really just be a matter of authorial fiat. If it is all in the characters' behavior
Still hard to classify though
Steven Strange must count so why not Harry Dresden?

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It is a superhero story if characters are expected to live up to the characteristics of the superhero archetype.
It is a superhero story if people gain their powers through radiation, strange Takisian/other viruses, "breakthroughs", etc
Hey, you discounted Shadowops.

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it is not a superhero story if people are born to a generic segment of the populace that have xxx hereditary powers.
As for the genetically modified, that in and of itself doesn't seem to be strong proof for or against.
And there are a ton of existing superheroes who wouldn't count
No Powers - Green Arrow, Hawkeye, Batman, Black Canary, Black Widow, Green Hornet - Maybe we can count anyone who calls themselves The Primary Colour Thingy or Animal Name Thingy , we can discount The Punisher as just being a gun-nut.
Magical/Demonic - Steven Strange, Constantine, Vandal Savage, Ghost Rider, The Shadow, Hellboy, Spawn
Hi Tech - Iron Man, The Atom, Ant Man

And where do James Bond, Judge Dredd and Danger Mouse stand

If you can find the 2 Mel Odom books, well worth a superhero type read.
If you haven't read the Grimnoir stuff I'd give it a go, very superhero feel to it.

Cheers for the recommends
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