Which superhero are you?

By: Jody Mabry
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Which superhero are you?
Image: DC Films/RatPac Entertainment/Atlas Entertainment/Cruel and Unusual Films

About This Quiz

Something like a superhero has been around in our culture for thousands of years, going back to spirits, miracle-workers, or deities who people believed took human form and performed great feats of arms. The pioneer of the proto-superhero was Emma Orczy, whose book "The Scarlet Pimpernel" - the tale of an English aristocrat who disguises himself to save people from the Terror during the French Revolution - provides a model for later wealth-and-gadget-based superhero figures like Ironman or Batman.

Then in the early to mid-1900's came Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and the other great writers of the comic book Golden Age, and the modern superhero was born. First came the Christ-like figure of Superman, who remains the most famous name in superheroism, and after him an endless parade of superheroes. 

Some are thoroughly original; some hark to the concerns of the nuclear, genetic, or digital ages; some repackage older myths and legends for the modern age, and more than a few are honestly really derivative and not very clever at all.

Clearly, you would never be like this latter group. So let's find out a little about you and see which of our spandex-clad delivers best embodies your personality!

What superpower have you always wanted?
The ability to fly.
The ability to breathe in a variety of environments and atmospheres.
The ability to live forever.
Just to have a lot of cool stuff.

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Which do you think is the least effective superpower?
Ability to fly only 3 feet off the ground.
Ability to swim fast.
Jumping really high.
Ability to stay awake forever.

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Are you afraid of heights?
I love heights.
I'm not a fan.
No, but I prefer to keep my feet on the ground.
I'm not afraid of anything.

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What would your superhero outfit colors be?
Red and blue.
Green and yellow.
Black and black.
Blue and gold.

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Would you want to wear a cape?
Absolutely.
I don't think it would help me.
Yes, I like to hide.
Not sure.

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What are the benefits of a cape?
It looks really cool in the breeze.
It can improve aerodynamics.
It provides the ability to hide.
Maybe it is bullet-proof?

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What problems come with wearing a cape?
They get snagged in jet engines.
They become snagged on things as you run.
They get in the way.
They add bulk and limit fighting skills.

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Which weapon would you like to wield?
None. I think weapons beyond my powers are unfair.
A trident.
Just one? I want a bunch of techy gadgets.
A lasso.

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Are you virtuous?
Yes.
I think so.
Not really.
I try to be.

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Are you duty bound?
Yes.
No.
Nah, I believe in revenge.
No, but I feel like I should be.

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How would people describe your personality?
Peaceful.
Tough.
Irritable.
Friendly.

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Do you enjoy helping others?
Yes.
Depends on the person.
Not really.
I think it's important.

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After you help someone, do you need to tell anyone about it?
Everyone sees me do it anyway.
No, I try to be humble.
That would blow my cover.
No.

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As a superhero, would you hide in public?
Yes, probably as a reporter.
Yes, so I can get a drink.
It's important to not blow my cover.
No.

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Where would your base of operations be?
An ice castle.
A subterranean chamber.
In my house.
An island.

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If you are badly defeated by your nemesis, how do you respond?
Run away.
Come back with an army.
Disappear to work out and come back in revenge.
Keep fighting.

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What would you stand up for the most?
Justice.
Underdogs.
Me.
Honor.

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Should a superhero act in revenge?
Never.
I don't think that's appropriate.
Yes.
I guess it depends on their values.

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How emotional are you?
I'm not emotional.
I can be emotional when it comes to family.
I am often angry.
Very, but I can manage it.

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How comfortable are you in water?
I don't mind water.
I swim like a fish.
I hate water.
I can swim, but it's not my preference.

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What is your favorite gadget?
My cape.
My wet suit.
Oh, there are so many.
My bracelet.

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Do you ever want to just disappear?
Not often, but I do to clear my mind.
I can never really disappear.
All the time.
No.

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If you are in a hurry, which person-in-need would you ignore to get where you're going?
Someone who has a cat in a tree.
An old person walking across the street.
Well, if I am in a hurry, I'd ignore anyone.
I would never ignore anyone.

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Who makes the best superhero?
An alien.
Someone born with powers.
Someone who is given powers.
A great leader.

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Why do you choose to be a superhero as opposed to a villain?
It is the right thing to do.
I have a lot of responsibility.
I ask myself that question every day.
I couldn't imagine hurting good people.

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Which are your favorite superhero movies?
Any DC movie.
The Spider-Man series.
The Batman series.
Avengers.

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How have superheroes affected modern culture?
They uplift kids.
They help people overcome obstacles.
They provide a relief from daily activity.
They provide hope.

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Which sport do you think you would be best at?
Baseball.
Swimming.
Football.
Archery.

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Do you live a healthy lifestyle?
I don't know.
I have a fish-based diet.
Not at all.
Yes.

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Who is the most misunderstood superhero?
Supergirl.
Aquaman.
Robin.
Batman.

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