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'''Superpower''' was a term used for the abilities demonstrated by [[superhero]]es, being these abilities physical or mental.
'''Superpower''' was a term used for the abilities demonstrated by [[superhero]]es.


== In other fictions ==
== In fiction ==
As an example used in ''[[The Return of Doctor Mysterio (TV story)|The Return of Doctor Mysterio]]'', the fictional character [[Spider-Man]] gained special powers after being bitten by a [[radioactive]] [[spider]], which inspired the [[Twelfth Doctor]] to bring a solution to bring superpowers to [[Grant Gordon|Grant]]. Other characteristics of a superhero shown in the series is the ability to inspire people (as mentioned bellow), something very associated to classic heroes like [[Superman]].
The fictional character [[Spider-Man]] gained special powers after being bitten by a [[radioactive]] [[spider]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Return of Doctor Mysterio (TV story)|The Return of Doctor Mysterio]]'')


== In Doctor Who narrative ==
== In reality ==
Naturally, most entities and civilizations have their own abilities, being these ones obtained either by training, technological enhancements, sophisticated or complex tools and armaments, or even their natural physiology, most of these superpowers being possible to be confused for "magic".
Having ingested the [[Hazandra]] as a child, [[Grant (The Return of Doctor Mysterio)|Grant]] gained superpowers and became the superhero known as "the Ghost." Among his powers were [[flying]], [[super strength]], and [[x-ray vision]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Return of Doctor Mysterio (TV story)|The Return of Doctor Mysterio]]'')


Having ingested the [[Hazandra]] as a child, [[Grant (The Return of Doctor Mysterio)|Grant]] gained superpowers and became the superhero known as "the Ghost." Among his powers were [[flying]], [[super strength]], and [[x-ray vision]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Return of Doctor Mysterio (TV story)|The Return of Doctor Mysterio]]''). In the [[Ghost Stories (comic story)|Ghost Stories]] comics, the Twelfth Doctor, however, told Grant that his true power was inspiring people, convincing him that he didn't need [[heat vision]] or [[super strength]] to defeat [[the Smoke]].
The Twelfth Doctor, however, told Grant that his true power was inspiring people, convincing him that he did not need [[heat vision]] or [[super strength]] to defeat [[the Smoke]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Ghost Stories (comic story)|Ghost Stories]]'')


== Other references ==
== Other references ==

Revision as of 04:28, 18 October 2023

Superpower (ability)

Superpower was a term used for the abilities demonstrated by superheroes.

In fiction

The fictional character Spider-Man gained special powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider. (TV: The Return of Doctor Mysterio)

In reality

Having ingested the Hazandra as a child, Grant gained superpowers and became the superhero known as "the Ghost." Among his powers were flying, super strength, and x-ray vision. (TV: The Return of Doctor Mysterio)

The Twelfth Doctor, however, told Grant that his true power was inspiring people, convincing him that he did not need heat vision or super strength to defeat the Smoke. (COMIC: Ghost Stories)

Other references

Lucie Miller once told the Eighth Doctor that sarcasm was her superpower. "I am Sarcasmo, woman of sarcasm. My enemies are struck down by my barbs of steel. [...] Barbs. Barbed comments?" (AUDIO: Human Resources)