250+ Category: Superhero Writing Prompts
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First Vigilante Act
Write about your superhero’s first step into crime-fighting, and their emotions during this crucial phase.
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Costume Designing Day
Tell the story of your superhero’s decision to create a costume, and describe its significance.
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Superhero Origin Story
Your superhero isn’t born a hero. Write about the pivotal event that transforms them from an ordinary individual to a savior.
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Identity Under the Spotlight
Write about the internal struggle of a superhero while strongly considering revealing their true identity.
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The Unraveling Spectacle
Write about a moment where a superhero unintentionally unmask themselves in public.
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Disclosure of the Doppelgänger
Write about a scene where the villain discovers the superhero’s true identity.
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Unveiling True Identity
Describe the moment when a superhero is finally unmasked and their true identity is revealed.
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The Lighter Side of Deadpool
Create a parody of a renowned superhero by exaggerating their personality traits or powers.
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Napman: The Judge of Snooze
Choose an unimpressive, funny superpower and create a hilariously ironic superhero.
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Bratman and Reb-bin
What would happen if two superhero kids rebelled against their superhero parents? Write about their silly adventures.
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Superzero
Imagine a world where everyone has superpowers, except the protagonist. Write about his/her daily struggles, adventures, and triumphs.
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Ultimate Test
The final day of your character’s superhero training has arrived, when a real threat emerges in the city.
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The Mentor’s Shadow
A seasoned superhero reluctantly becomes a mentor to an insufferably arrogant trainee.
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Unraveling Hidden Potential
Your superhero character discovers a hidden power during an intense training session and doesn’t know how to control it.
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Training Day Dilemma
Your character’s first day at superhero training school becomes complicated when their powers don’t work as expected.
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The Making of a Superhero
Write about the day your character discovered their powers for the first time.
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The Reluctant Heroine
Write an origin story of a woman who never wanted to be a superhero but found herself in the role.
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Overcoming Weakness
Write about a female superhero who overcomes her perceived weakness to save the day.
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Unseen Heroes
Write about a female superhero who is not recognized or celebrated due to her undercover identity.
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Superhero Retirement
Explore what happens when your superhero decides to retire. How do they feel? How does the world react?
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The Epic Battle
Imagine an epic battle between your superhero and their arch-nemesis. What are they fighting for? Who wins, and why?
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The Secret Identity
Write about your superhero’s struggle to maintain their secret identity and how it impacts their daily life.
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The Origin Story
Describe your superhero’s origin story in detail, paying special attention to the incident that sparks their transformation.
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Lonely at the Top
Create a story where a superhero, traumatized by loss, isolates themselves from the world.
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Seal Of Memories
Conjure a tale where a superhero physically locks away their traumatic memories to cope.
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Unwanted Superpower
Write about a superhero who views their superpower as a curse due to a traumatic event.
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The Victim Turned Hero
Create a narrative where a superhero was once a victim of a major catastrophe they couldn’t prevent.
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Haunted Protector
Write a story in which a superhero is haunted by a traumatic incident from their past.
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Robbed Redemption
Imagine a villain who tries to redeem himself, but his past actions prevent others from accepting this change.
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Failing the Test
Write a scenario where the villain achieves their ultimate goal, only to realize that they have lost something precious in the process.
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Monstrous Origins
Create a backstory for a villain, revealing the true tragedy that led to his turn to darkness.
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A Heart Disguised
Write about a villain who, despite his actions, truly believes he is saving the world.
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An Awkward Pair
The mentor and the student dislike each other at first sight. Write about their difficult relationship.
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Clash of Morals
The mentor superhero’s ideologues clash with his apprentice’s. Write about the resulting conflict.
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The Reluctant Mentor
Children suddenly start developing superpowers. A recluse old superhero gets dragged into becoming their mentor.
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Training the Successor
A powerful hero is near the end of his career and is training his replacement. Describe their relationship.
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Fashioned from History
Design a costume for your superhero that is closely tied with their historical or cultural heritage.
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Colors of Power
Discuss the choice of colors for your superhero’s costume and what they might symbolize.
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Birth of a Symbol
Write about your superhero realizing the significance of their emblem or symbol on their costume.
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The Inception of the Cloak
Write about the process your superhero goes through to create their unique costume.
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The Forgotten Sidekick
Write about a former sidekick who decides to start anew, leaving behind their superhero career.
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A Secret Life
Write about a sidekick who leads a double life – one as a superhero’s assistant, and one as an ordinary citizen.
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Reflections in the Shadow
Describe a scenario where a sidekick is dealing with feelings of insecurity or inadequacy compared to their superhero.
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The Unsung Hero
Describe a situation where the sidekick saves the day while the superhero is incapacitated.
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Nature vs Nurture
Examine the debate of ‘nature versus nurture’ in the context of a superhero’s powers and character.
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The Guilt of Not Being Enough
Draft a situation where a superhero couldn’t save everyone, examining their guilt and coping mechanisms.
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Decoding the Nemesis
Write about the psychology of a superhero when dealing with their arch nemesis.
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The Humanity Behind the Mask
Analyze the persona and real life of a superhero, and the influences that drive their actions.
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Mirror Facing
Explore the internal debate a superhero may have when they have to follow the law or follow their moral compass.
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The Superhero’s Lost Love
Write about an aging superhero and a romantic relationship from their past that had to be sacrificed for the sake of humanity.
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Legacy of The Superhero
Explore the legacy that an aging superhero wants to leave behind after a life of battling villains and saving lives.
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Powers Dimming, Wisdom Ascending
Imagine a superhero dealing with the loss of his or her physical powers but gaining wisdom with age.
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The Superhero’s Last Stand
Imagine a scenario where your aging superhero makes one final formidable show of bravery.
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The Lone Star
Create a story about a superhero who was once a star, but was supernova’d into a sentient being.
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Interstellar Savior
Imagine a superhero who has been flung into a deep corner of space with no way back home.
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Galactic Hero
Write about a superhero who lives on a distant planet and has to deal with threats both on their planet and from others.
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The Underdog Uprise
In a dystopian world where only the villainous have superpowers, write about a seemingly ordinary human who stands up against them.
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Forgotten Legacy
In a grim future where humanity lost its superpowers, write about a child who suddenly manifests unusual abilities.
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Surviving Superpowers
In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors discovers they have superpowers. How do they use these powers to survive?
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Savior or Tyrant?
In a dystopian world, a superhero rules with an iron fist. Is this superhero a savior or a tyrant?
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Underground Heroes
In a world where all superpowers have been outlawed, write about a resistance of outlawed superheroes.
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Retro-Futuristic Guardian
Envision a superhero in a mid-20th century future, as predicted by people of the past.
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SteamPunk Sentinel
Visualize a superhero during the Victorian Era, exploring the intersections of advanced technology, society, and morality.
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Transcendentalist Titan
Create a superhero during the American Transcendentalist Era, whose powers reflect the philosophy of that time.
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Sherwood Forest’s Last Hope
Write about a medieval superhero living in Sherwood Forest, taking a page from the stories of Robin Hood.
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The Ancient Warlord
Imagine a superhero in ancient Rome battling against the dictatorship of a despotic Emperor.
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Superhero ‘Retirement’
Write about an aging superhero transitioning into a normal life after years of defending the world.
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Superhero Work-life Balance
Write a narrative that deals with a teenage superhero trying to balance the struggles of high school, family drama and saving the world.
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The Anonymous Savior
Write about a superhero whose moral code drives them to maintain absolute anonymity while they save the world.
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Superhero Redemption
Imagine a scenario where a superhero violates his moral code, but then endeavors to redeem himself.
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Legacy or Loyalty
Design a situation where a superhero is forced to betray a longstanding ally or to defy their inherited moral code.
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The Ethics of Power
Write about a situation where a superhero uses his power for personal gain, violating their moral code.
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Unmasking Moral Boundaries
Consider a superhero who has a strict moral code that prohibits them from killing, now this hero is pushed to their limit where they need to choose between the code or saving humanity.
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When Heroes Need a Break
Create a scenario where a superhero working in the hospitality industry, such as a hotel manager, uses their powers for “smaller” crises.
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Operating Room Rescues
Develop a narrative where a superhero is a surgeon who saves lives both on and off the operating table.
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Everyday Heroes
Write a story about a superhero who is a janitor secretly using his powers for the greater good.
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Heroes Behind the Lens
Craft a story about a superhero who maintains his low profile as a wildlife photographer.
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Caped Crusader Crunch Time
Write a story where a superhero working as an accountant is faced with the biggest tax fraud case.
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Superpowered Outcasts
Imagine a society where those with superpowers are seen as a threat and are ostracized or marginalized.
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The Super Anti-Hero
Create a character that is a superhero only by the nature of their powers, but is at odds with society and its expectations.
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Ethics of Superpowers
Imagine a scenario where each citizen is granted a superpower of their choice, discuss the ethical implications.
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Superhero Conflict
Write about a society that initially welcome their superheroes but gradually becomes disillusioned with them.
