Ranking
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SupermanFaster than a speeding bullet - ·
BatmanNo powers, all gadgets - ·
Spider-ManFriendly neighbourhood hero
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Iron ManGenius, billionaire, suit
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Wonder WomanAmazon warrior princess - ·
Captain AmericaThe shield and the first Avenger
The case for each
Superman
The first superhero, created in 1938: faster than a speeding bullet, the moral centre of the genre.
Batman
No superpowers, just training, gadgets and grief; the most adapted superhero on screen.
Spider-Man
A teenager with money problems and great responsibility; Marvel's best-selling and most relatable hero.
Iron Man
Tony Stark's suit launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008, with Robert Downey Jr.'s career-defining role.
Wonder Woman
The Amazon princess, created in 1941, is the most famous female superhero, and her 2017 film was a global hit.
Captain America
Steve Rogers, the super soldier with the shield, and the heart of the Avengers films.