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'''Superpower''' was a term used for the abilities demonstrated by [[superhero]]es.
'''Superpower''' was a term used for the abilities demonstrated by [[superhero]]es.


== In fiction ==
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]]'')
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 reality ==
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]]'')


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]]'')
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 realities ===
==== Earth-92131 ====
[[file:Now he'll be able to control his powers and come out into the world!.png|thumb|[[Moira MacTaggert (Earth-92131)|Moira MacTaggert]]: "Now [[Proteus (Earth-92131)|he'll]] be able to [[control]] his powers and come out into the [[world]]!" ([[TV]]: {{cs|Proteus (TV story)|ep=1|timestamp=1:34}})]]
In [[Earth-92131]], [[Moira MacTaggert (Earth-92131)|Moira MacTaggert]] remarked on how finally, "after all these [[year]]s", and "all the [[work]]", [[Proteus (Earth-92131)|Proteus]] was finally able to [[control]] his powers as a [[mutant (Homo superior)|mutant]] and "come out into the [[world]]", following [[treatment]]. Proteus soon escaped the [[Mutant Research Centre]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Proteus (TV story)|ep=1}})
== 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 (audio story)|Human Resources]]'')
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Latest revision as of 20:48, 19 September 2024

Superpower (ability)

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

In fiction[[edit] | [edit source]]

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

In reality[[edit] | [edit source]]

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 realities[[edit] | [edit source]]

Earth-92131[[edit] | [edit source]]

Moira MacTaggert: "Now he'll be able to control his powers and come out into the world!" (TV: Proteus (episode 1) [+]Loading...{"timestamp":"1:34","ep":"1","1":"Proteus (TV story)"})

In Earth-92131, Moira MacTaggert remarked on how finally, "after all these years", and "all the work", Proteus was finally able to control his powers as a mutant and "come out into the world", following treatment. Proteus soon escaped the Mutant Research Centre. (TV: Proteus (episode 1) [+]Loading...{"ep":"1","1":"Proteus (TV story)"})

Other references[[edit] | [edit source]]

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)