Editing Superhero (section)

===1980–present===
In subsequent decades, popular characters like [[Dazzler (Marvel Comics)|Dazzler]], [[She-Hulk]], [[Elektra (comics)|Elektra]], [[Catwoman]], [[Witchblade]], [[Mayday Parker|Spider-Girl]], [[Batgirl]] and [[Birds of Prey (comics)|the Birds of Prey]] became stars of long-running eponymous titles. Female characters began assuming leadership roles in many ensemble superhero teams; the ''[[Uncanny X-Men]]'' series and its related spin-off titles in particular have included many female characters in pivotal roles since the 1970s.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kristiansen |first1=Ulrik |last2=Sørensen |first2=Tue |title=An Interview with Chris Claremont |website=Comic Zone |url=http://www.seriejournalen.dk/sj_indhold.asp?ID=32 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928040416/http://www.seriejournalen.dk/tegneserie_indhold.asp?art=&ID=32 |archive-date=September 28, 2007 |date=May 1, 1996}}</ref> Volume 4 of the [[X-Men (comic book)|X-Men comic book series]] featured an all-female team as part of the [[Marvel NOW!]] branding initiative in 2013.<ref name="vol4">{{cite news | last = Sunu | first = Steve | url = http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=43153 | title = Wood and Coipel Mutate "X-Men" for Marvel NOW! | date = January 14, 2013 | work = [[Comic Book Resources]] | access-date = January 14, 2013 | archive-date = January 16, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130116123717/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=43153 | url-status = live }}</ref> Superpowered female characters like [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer in popular culture|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]<ref>{{cite magazine |author=By&nbsp;Maria Aspan |url=http://www.inc.com/maria-aspan/happy-birthday-buffy-the-original-female-superhero.html |title=What We Learned About Power From Buffy the Vampire Slayer |magazine=Inc.com |access-date=March 26, 2016 |archive-date=March 9, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309233235/http://www.inc.com/maria-aspan/happy-birthday-buffy-the-original-female-superhero.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Darna]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.anvilpublishing.com/shop/from-darna-to-zsazsa-zaturnnah-desire-and-fantasy/ |title=From Darna To Zsazsa Zaturnnah: Desire And Fantasy « Anvil Publishing, Inc |publisher=Anvilpublishing.com |access-date=March 26, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054539/http://www.anvilpublishing.com/shop/from-darna-to-zsazsa-zaturnnah-desire-and-fantasy/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2479&dat=20030217&id=OlU1AAAAIBAJ&pg=1953,8884472&hl=en |title=Darna ha ha ha! |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=February 17, 2003 |access-date=July 19, 2014 |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614105223/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2479&dat=20030217&id=OlU1AAAAIBAJ&pg=1953,8884472&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref> have a tremendous influence on popular culture in their respective countries of origin.

With more and more [[anime]], [[manga]] and [[tokusatsu]] being translated or adapted, Western audiences were beginning to experience the Japanese styles of superhero fiction more than they were able to before. [[Haim Saban|Saban]]'s ''[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]'', an adaptation of ''[[Zyuranger]]'', created a multimedia franchise that used footage from [[Super Sentai]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.grnrngr.com/zyu2/essay |title=Zyu2 |publisher=GrnRngr.com |date=October 24, 2006 |access-date=November 11, 2013 |archive-date=November 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111165339/http://www.grnrngr.com/zyu2/essay |url-status=live }}</ref> Internationally, the [[shoujo manga|Japanese comic book character]], [[Sailor Moon (character)|Sailor Moon]], is recognized as one of the most important and popular female superheroes ever created.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Can Sailor Moon Break Up the Superhero Boys Club? |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/09/can-sailor-moon-break-up-the-superhero-boys-club/244648/ |magazine=The Atlantic |access-date=July 19, 2014 |archive-date=November 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122201329/http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/09/can-sailor-moon-break-up-the-superhero-boys-club/244648/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=110&dat=19950214&id=UjRQAAAAIBAJ&pg=6121,3715639 |title=Sailor Moon superhero may replace Power Rangers |publisher=Ludington Daily News |access-date=July 19, 2014 |archive-date=May 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160522042716/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=110&dat=19950214&id=UjRQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UFUDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6121,3715639 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IDlEHGKj8JgC&q=sailor+moon+superhero&pg=PA711 |title=Sailor Moon (superhero) |publisher=The Superhero Book: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Comic Book Icons |access-date=July 19, 2014 |isbn=9781578591541 |date=January 1, 2004 |archive-date=February 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206163330/https://books.google.com/books?id=IDlEHGKj8JgC&q=sailor+moon+superhero&pg=PA711 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://leslieirl.com/2013/10/17/moon-prism-power-why-sailor-moon-is-the-perfect-female-superhero/ |title=Moon Prism Power! Why Sailor Moon is the perfect female superhero |publisher=Leslie IRL |access-date=July 19, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223101605/http://leslieirl.com/2013/10/17/moon-prism-power-why-sailor-moon-is-the-perfect-female-superhero/ |archive-date=February 23, 2014 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Anthony |last=Comella |url=http://www.popmythology.com/grrrl-power-why-female-superheroes-matter/ |title=Grrrl power: why female superheroes matter |publisher=Pop Mythology |access-date=July 19, 2014 |date=March 24, 2013 |archive-date=August 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805220509/http://www.popmythology.com/grrrl-power-why-female-superheroes-matter/ |url-status=live }}</ref>