Allegory Quote by Mark Waid

A superhero is someone who, at some point or in some way, inspires hope or is the enemy of cynicism.

— Mark Waid

"Superhero" is a term that's been borrowed in order to say "big and larger than life and loud and active and dumb." And I…

— Kurt Busiek

Anyone who's making a huge impact or speaking out about what they believe in or who's brave enough to be themselves is a superhero…

— Emma Stone

Being a superhero is a metaphor for a job that is overwhelming.

— Laeta Kalogridis

What is a superhero? They're supposed to represent hope, opportunity, and strength for everybody.

— Aldis Hodge

It's not about superheroes. This is the method of universal storytelling that all people have... To me, they're the same as the Greek myths…

— Patty Jenkins

A superhero represents infinite possibility. It represents the peak of aspiration and courage. And if you see yourself reflected as a superhero, you will…

— Simu Liu

Most superheroes are painted with a specific moral objective that makes them who they are. And that moral objective influences everything they do, so…

— Josh Trank

It sounds cliched, but superheroes can be lonely, vain, arrogant and proud. Often they overcome these human frailties for the greater good.

— Tom Hiddleston

I'd argue that the term 'superhero' is much too broadly used.

— Kevin Feige

I've learned that being a superhero isn't all glitz and glamour. We think if we have a special power, our problem will go away.…

— Josh Keaton

What does it mean to be a superhero? We're all fighting for the better good. But, at the same time, I think what stands…

— Ellen Wong