Superheroine vs. Superhero — What's the Difference?

A woman with extraordinary heroic attributes or superhuman powers; a female superhero.

A superhero or superheroine is a stock character that possesses abilities beyond those of ordinary people, who typically uses his or her powers to help the world become a better place, or is dedicated to protecting the public, and fighting crime. Superhero fiction is the genre of fiction that is centered on such characters, especially in American comic books since the 1930s (and later Hollywood films, film serials, and television), as well as in Japanese media (including kamishibai, tokusatsu, manga, anime, and video games) since the 1930s.

A heroine with supernatural powers; a female superhero

A benevolent fictional character with superhuman powers, such as Superman.

A fictional figure having superhuman powers or greatly enhanced abilities, usually portrayed as fighting evil or crime.

Any fictional crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature; a fictional hero who does great things.