The phrase "costumed heroes" refers to characters who dress up in special outfits or costumes to fight crime or protect others. They are fictional characters commonly seen in comics, movies, or cartoons. Full definition
Directed by Jeff Wadlow, «Kick - Ass 2» continues the journey of Aaron Johnson's Kick - Ass character as a new trend of costumed heroes sweeps the city. (cbr.com)
Meanwhile, D'Amico's own son decides he's tired of being taken for granted as not being old or ready enough to learn about the «family business», concocting an alter ego of his own dubbed Red Mist, who works as a sort of mole for costumed heroes in order to gain information of use to his father's operation. (qwipster.net)
Ryan Reynolds is the one costumed hero actor who'd be right at home in the extended Judd Apatow universe — where «the best joke on the set, wins.» (rogersmovienation.com)