Some Sample Super Archtypes

Got these from a book on making superhero comics.

Hero Classes

Ultimate Hero- The Biggest, Strongest, Flying heroes out there. Think Superman, Supergirl, Captain Marvel (Marvel)

Arch Villain- The most powerful villain, the head haunch in the villain camp. Lex Luthor, Red Skull, Joker, Doctor Doom

Detective Hero- The Tireless investigator, a brilliant mind that sees clues others miss and will work tirelessly to right wrongs. Batman, Sherlock Holmes, Dick Tracy

Tough Villain- The Muscle villain that is the gatekeeper to the Arch Villian. Bane, Bizzaro, Abomination

Flying Hero- Can fly, and as such zips around saving the day. Human Torch, Star Spangled Girl

Gadget Hero- the living embodiment of a swiss army knife, if there is a problem, they have a solution for it.

Powered Armor Hero- Encased in a suit of armor, the hero is a to be reckoned with. Iron Man, Steel, War Machine,

Sidekick- The Hero’s junior understudy. Bucky Barnes, Robin, Wonder Girl

Energy Blast Hero- Vast amounts of power condensed into a focused blast that bowls over the villains. Cyclopes, Star Fire,

Magic Master- A master of arcane energies that can deal with mortal foes as well as from beyond. Doctor Strange, Zatana, Doctor Fate, Scarlet Witch

Mythic Hero- A call back to ancient myth and legends. Evoking ancient heroes brought into the modern age. Wonder Woman, Hercules, Thor

Big Tough Guy- The walking wall of muscles that defends the innocent and beats down the villains. Thing, Hulk, Strong Guy, Captain Marvel (DC)

Speedster- The fastest runners out there, able to run faster than the speed of sound or even the speed of light. Flash, Quicksilver, Wizzer, Blur

Secret Identity Hero- Being a public figure can be hell on a private life, so creating a masked persona helps them have it both way.

Teen Hero- A classic Comics staple that helps kids get involved in stories by providing a relatable vehicle. Spiderman, Batgirl,

Thugs- The general foot soldiers of the villains. Hydra Agents, Cobra Vipers, Generic Ninjas, Faceless Gang members.

Acrobats- A Gymnast so skilled that they can leap from building to building and fight with flips and leaps. Nightwings, Catwoman, Black Panther, Black Cat

Martial Artists- Trained for ages and schooled in the secret ancient art of kicking ass. Black Widow, Batman, Stroke, Bronze Tiger

Psychic- A mind reader and telekinetic, able to convince thugs to stop helping mid-crime. Professor X, Martian Man Hunter