The phrase "superhero genre" refers to a category or type of storytelling that involves characters with extraordinary abilities or powers, who usually engage in acts of heroism to save others or protect the world. Full definition
Writer - director Ryan Coogler (Creed, Fruitvale Station) doesn't just elevate the comic - book superhero genre with Black Panther, Marvel's 18th entry in its ever - expanding, 10 - year - old - and - counting cinematic universe... (nextprojection.com)
Guillermo Del Toro, who helmed Blade II and both Hellboy movies, in many ways defined the horror superhero genre as it (barely) exists today. (inverse.com)
Good on Singer and Company for making me care about the comic book superhero genre again for 2 hours. (rowthree.com)