Official Definition of a Superhero

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Barry_S

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Please don't ask us, it's up to YOU to decide. Really. Don't ask me to get geekier than I already am. The term "hero" is thrown around a lot today, so you might want to put the bar a little higher lest you include the really helpful lady at your vet--or at least put a cape on her. :)
 
That's fine... Are you guys going to have the guides posted soon? I know you're busy--

just inquiring.
 
Barry_S said:
You mean the rules list?
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Yeah, pretty much. I've never joined in a DVX contest (or any film competition), and I'd like to know what you guys consider as an entry.

There will be lots of flashy ones, you can already bet on that... but what's going to qualify as superhero or hero?

Some people will interpret what hero means differently than others, which isn't a bad thing.

I'd think superhero is costumed crusader doing the baddies over.

I'd think hero could be that of the above, along with war time hero's.. etc.

Maybe it should be narrowed down to one class? Maybe not?
 
i think of a "hero" as anyone who helps others in an extraordinary way. from superman to x-men, the punisher to the guy from unbreakable. it's VERY broad.

if it would make a cool comic book, i think you're good. :)

however, there was talk of an "anti-hero" in another thread, curious to see how that comes out.
 
I dunno, doesn't the definition of a superhero mean that they've gotta be, somehow, "super"? I mean, even if it's "Sky High" and your superpower is to turn into a guinea pig -- that's still sort of a superpower, right?

I think Batman's about the only commonly-accepted superhero who doesn't have some sort of innate special capability. Doesn't mean you need a cape & tights (although obviously we're hoping many of the films will have capes & tights!) but -- well, as Barry_S said, it's up to your interpretation. Just seems like some manner of superpower (or at least the delusion of having a superpower) would be a good common thread.
 
umm there's ton's of friggin superhero's without powers... Batman, Batgirl, Iron Man, Nightwing, Bucky, the list goes' on.... I think the sooner a clear definition of the contest's guidlines is made available the easier the writing would be... but if it doesn't matter than good
 
Nick Adams said:
umm there's ton's of friggin superhero's without powers... Batman, Batgirl, Iron Man, Nightwing, Bucky, the list goes' on.... I think the sooner a clear definition of the contest's guidlines is made available the easier the writing would be... but if it doesn't matter than good
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I already started writing. I have my first two scenes finished.
 
Nick Adams said:
umm there's ton's of friggin superhero's without powers... Batman, Batgirl, Iron Man, Nightwing, Bucky, the list goes' on.... I think the sooner a clear definition of the contest's guidlines is made available the easier the writing would be... but if it doesn't matter than good
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What a geek.





































heh heh I love it ! :cheesy:
 
I'm okay with that... I wouldn't consider myself a geek but god bless the comback of superhero films. I don't actually even own a single comic book, but I do have action figure's and graphic novels and think it's great that this is the next contest.
 
I think anyone with there own herofest banner hours after the announcement probably falls into that special catagory
 
Most definitions say Superhero's are endowed with superhuman powers...but I would consider Batman ect. a Superhero. I think a Superhero should just be above a regular hero. For instance, policemen, firefighters, and even doctors are all heros but I wouldnt call them a superhero, they must do or be something 'super' to rise above the normal, regular, heros, but I'm just trying to be technical.
 
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