During this time, comic books enjoyed considerable popularity; the genre invented and defined the archetype of the superhero and originated many of the most popular superheroes.

Spider-Man has been one of the most popular and commercially successful superheroes.

Of the "ten most valuable comic books" listed in the spring 2002 issue of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, seven are first appearances of popular superheroes.

As a result of this new threat, Kid Acero recruits two popular superheroes named Invisible Man and Bionic Man.

While many popular superheroes have been featured in licensed video games, up until recently there have been few that have revolved around heroes created specifically for the game.

In the show's world, popular superheroes have comic books devoted to them, but the actual actions of all heroes are also reviewed by critics, exactly like comic books.

It pays homage to the original story of one of the country's most popular superheroes.

He is one of the most popular superheroes ever and the mascot of DC Comics.

Very popular superheroes, mainly created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, appeared in Marvel Comics.