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Metahumans, Superhumans or Superior Humans, are humans with superpowers either of genetic origin (birth or mutation through external stimuli) or supernatural. They are the best known and used beings within the universe of fiction. Throughout history, Metahumans of different shapes and sizes have existed, as well as their origins have varied along with their terminology. For example, in the Marvel Universe, Metahumans are divided into 3 categories; Mutants (born with the X-Gen), Mutates (those who gain powers or mutate through external forces), and Inhumans (those evolved from primitive humans), while in the DC Universe they are those who carry the Metagene.

In various fictional universes, metahumans have been classified as a subspecies of humans or a next step in their evolution.

Conditions[]

The inclusion of metahumans in this wiki is strict, as not all individuals of this species will be included for the purposes of the wiki. Said inclusion depends largely on what kind of powers or abilities they have.

Which qualify[]

- Those who possess abilities to transform into beasts or monstrosities that do not appear human at all (may be animal-like, beast mode, etc). Individuals with shapeshifting abilities may also qualify.

- Those who posses a very inhuman, strange or unusual appearance or traits

- Those who lost their humanity. They are all those metahumans who, although they had the social status of humans, were corrupted little by little, letting their own desires (either obsession with their powers) and ambitions consume them from the inside and therefore deciding to use their powers for evil. This kind of superhumans are also known as "Human Monsters". Most of these qualifying metahumans are evil-aligned or anti-heroes.

Examples

Waylon Jones aka Killer Croc - A Metahuman who possesses crocodile traits due to a rare genetic condition from birth.

Michael Myers - He is seemingly immortal, as he comes back to life no matter how many times he dies and is portrayed as a force of evil.

Which do NOT qualify[]

- Metahumans that still retain their humanity, which means those who still are human in both appearance and/or mannerisms no matter how powerful they can be. In order to qualify, the individuals must be beings with otherwordly or unnatural traits and not just fictional variations of humanity (for example, magicians or sorcerers do not qualify except the evil-aligned ones).

Examples of Metahumans in fiction[]

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