Super heroes come in all shapes, sizes, genders and ages.
Since 1932, when "Superman" was conceptualized, humans have been creating a long string of awesome superheroes with incredible stories and extraordinary powers. It appears that they have been conceived by humans who dare to dream of marvelous potential that is beyond what they are accustomed to as a species. In this sense, the creation of a superhero is a supremely forward-thinking and creative process. Find some inspiration and follow the steps below to bring the world's next dream superhero into existence.
Instructions
Making a Dream Superhero
1. Create the general concept for your superhero, and start from there. Consider whether you want your superhero to be an adolescent female or a man in his 40s. Maybe your superhero could even be a feisty old man who is on a mission to avenge the murder of his sidekick dog, Apollo. Decide the basic general facts about your hero, such as age, gender and location. Take notes on all of the specifications.
2. Decide what kind of "day job" or life your hero has. Few superheroes live primarily as their superhero alter ego, and they usually have to pay the bills just like everyone else. Is your hero a nerdy high school student like Peter Parker, a born billionaire like Bruce Wayne, or a quirky Japanese schoolgirl like Sailor Moon? Consider who your hero must hide his or her alter ego from, and who is in on the secret. Record all pertinent information.
3. Write down some ideas for your hero's motivations. Attempt to do some creative writing that might touch on where his or her deeper direction springs from. Is your character driven by revenge? Is he or she aware of dark and dangerous forces and their imminent advances, and is your hero the only one with the powers to stop them? Is he merely searching for adventure? Your character's motivation is his heart and soul, so make sure to spend a fair amount of time with it.
4. Consider what type of superpowers your character may possess. Since we are working with dream superheroes, feel free to expand their abilities far beyond what is possible in this reality. Work to keep your hero's super powers in line with his or her general concept and motivation, and decide how the hero came to be endowed with the power. Was he captured and used in scientific government experiments? Did a comet crash in her backyard, exposing her to outer-planetary dust?
5. Design your hero's costume, keeping in mind whether the individual wants to get noticed, intimidate or blend in. The superhero costume is the most iconic element of your hero, and it is what people will notice before they know anything more about who he is or what he's fighting for. Make sure to be creative and thorough, and add finishing touches like accessories and gadgets to your hero's ensemble. Use your art supplies to sketch out your hero's costume and appearance. Alternately, you could use the HeroMachine 2.5 link below if you don't enjoy drawing.
6. Give your superhero a fierce, powerful or mysterious name. It should be a name that inspires wonder, fear or awe in those who hear it. Consider names like Wolverine, Storm and the Silver Surfer for inspiration.
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