613+ ‘Superhero’ Writing Prompts
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Behind The Mask
Write a story where the love interest falls for the superhero, not knowing their real identity is someone they dislike.
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Hero in Disguise
The love interest realizes that their partner is in fact the superhero the city has been adoring.
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Saving Self
Write a story revolving around a retired superhero battling personal demons in silent retirement.
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Back to Civilian
Narrate a story about a superhero who retired and returned to a normal civilian life.
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The Unseen Herald
Your superhero has been exiled to a different dimension/a world invisible to others. Write about the struggles of their unseen existence.
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Loner’s Journey
The superhero is cut-off from their support system, friends, and allies, write about their journey of surviving alienation, and possibly, finding new allies.
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Resilient Alienation
After years of protecting the world, suddenly the superhero finds themselves as the enemy, write about their feelings of rejection and alienation in the society they once protected.
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Gone Rogue
Imagine your superhero was banished from their home city/nation/world, write about how they rebuild their life in a different place.
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Behind the Cape
Write about a superhero grappling with the divide between their ‘public’ persona and their private self.
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Forgotten Past
The superhero’s past before they discovered their powers, their relationships, their passions and dreams.
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Living in Shadow
Explore the superhero’s struggle with their secret identity feeling overshadowed by their fame as a superhero.
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Secret Battles
Elaborate on the mental toll of leading a double life and ponder on the emotional battles a superhero’s alter ego faces.
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Life Behind the Mask
Write about the daily routine of a superhero’s alter ego, with all the mundane challenges they face.
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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 Enemy’s Perspective
Narrate the epic saga of superhero-villain rivalry from the villain’s point of view.
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Loss of Identity
Write about a superhero who has been so deep in their secret identity that they have lost touch with their real self.
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Sacrifice of Normalcy
Imagine a superhero who yearns for an ordinary life, but their powers and responsibilities prevent them from having it.
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Unrecognized Hero
Write about a superhero who is never recognized or appreciated for their courageous efforts.
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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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Remember It All
Create a character who has the superpower of perfect recall, never forgetting any detail.
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Power of Telepathy
Write a story revolving around a superhero whose power is to hear others’ thoughts.
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Unlikely Alliance
Devise a storyline where a superhero and supervillain are forced to work together.
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Fallen Hero
Construct a narrative where a well-known superhero falls from grace. Address the reasons for the downfall and its consequences.
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Posterity’s Burden
Design a world where a character is expected to become a superhero based on their lineage, but they want to follow a different path.
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Superpowered Origins
Explore the backstory of a superhero, delving into the origins of his/her power and the journey to accepting and honing these abilities.
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Superheroes of Mundane Tasks
Invent a superhero whose powers are comically connected to ordinary, everyday tasks.
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Two-sided Life
Explore the child superhero’s struggle to balance a normal childhood with the secrets and responsibilities of their superhuman life.
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Young Superhero’s Dilemma
Your child protagonist, a newly minted superhero, is torn between using their powers for personal gains or dedicatedly serving the society.
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Training Trials
Write about a day in your young superhero’s rigorous training routine, as they learn to control their newfound powers.
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The First Rescue
Write about the first-ever heroic act of a young prodigy superhero. This is a pivotal moment that sets the course for their journey.
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Journey of the Codename
Your character, a child genius with extraordinary abilities, has just discovered their superpowers, but now they need to decide on their superhero name.
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Quantum Experiment Gone Wrong
Write a compelling narrative where a scientist unknowingly gifts themselves superpowers while performing a high-risk experiment.
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Forged in Fire
Imagine a story where a character’s inner strength and determination manifest as physical superpowers.
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The Transformation
Write about the moment your character first dons their costume and transforms into their superhero persona.
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Fashion in Function
Write about how your superhero’s costume contributes to their abilities or enhances their skills.
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Symbol of Strength
Describe a symbol, logo, or emblem that is part of your superhero’s costume. What does it represent and why is it significant?
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Designing The Armor
Design your superhero’s costume with utmost detail. What does it look like, what is it made of, and what are its unique properties?
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Faded Glory
Write about a former superhero who is now living in a retirement home and trying to adapt to this new environment.
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Echoes of a Forgotten Battle
Write a story where an aged superhero starts reliving their most defining battles in their dreams.
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No Cape, No Problem
Vincent, a retired superhero, must use his seasoned wisdom to resolve a community problem without his superpowers.
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Golden Years’ Gauntlet
Write about a once all-powerful superhero who grapples with limitations of their fading powers.
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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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Digital Superpower
Imagine you have a superpower that can manipulate digital technology, describe what it’s like and how you would use it.
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Super Sentence Superheroes
Invent a superhero and write at least ten sentences about this hero using complex sentences.
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The Origins of Power
Write a story of a character discovering their superhuman ability for the first time.
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Superhero Origins
Write a story about an individual discovering the truth about their parent being a masked superhero.
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Mundane to Marvelous
Narrate a tale of a commoner turned superhero without the aid of a glamorous cape or a striking suit.
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Weakest Moment
Write a scene where a superhero is at their weakest during a fight with the arch-villain.
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Emotional Payload
Write a fight scene between a superhero and villain who share a deep emotional connection.
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A Villain’s Perspective
Write from the perspective of a supervillain in a fight against a superhero.
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Monumental Clash
Write a story where a superhero and villain battle on an iconic worldwide landmark.
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Black Hole Heroism
Imagine a superhero willing to venture into a black hole to prevent a cosmic catastrophe.
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Celestial Crusader
Draft a tale focusing on a superhero who was once a villain but metamorphosed after an encounter with an alien being.
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Stellar Saviour
Imagine a superhero who must leverage the unique characteristics of different planets and stars to fight villains.
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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.