"Returning hero" refers to someone who has accomplished something great, received recognition, and is now coming back to their community or loved ones with pride and admiration. Full definition
But they've been a bit scant on something else we want more of: Rinko Kikuchi's returning hero from the first film, Mako. (gizmodo.com)
You play as returning hero BJ Blazcowicz, and a strong cast of characters makes it easy to stay invested in the story. (heavy.com)
With shooting to begin in April for a May 6, 2016 release, Captain America: Civil War has already been announced as featuring a number of returning heroes such as Cap, Iron Man and Black Widow along with the debut of Black Panther (played by Chadwick Boseman), but the inclusion of Spider - Man (by an actor as - yet - to - be-revealed) makes it an even busier film than already imagined. (newsarama.com)