- "With great power comes great responsibility…and great opportunity. And the only way to live up to all that responsibility…is to use every opportunity to get all the power. I learned that the day I lost everyone I loved…I didn’t have the power to stop it."
- ― Peter Parker 2099 to his young counterpart Peter Parker/Amazing Spider-Man (Spider-Man: Edge of Time)
- "The desire to become a superhuman cannot be separated from supremacist ideals. Anyone with that serum is inherently on that path. "
- ― Baron Zemo on Super-Soldiers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
The power to turn ordinary humans into superhumans. Superpowered version of Humanization. Technique of Superhuman Manipulation. Variation of Conversion and Power Bestowal. Natural counterpart to Transhumanization and Mageification.
Also Called[]
- Meta/Super Humanity Conversion/Transformation
- Metahuman/Superhuman Inducement
Capabilities[]
The user can elevate ordinary individuals such as human beings into superhumans (or if they are members of other species, to super-powered). This transformation is not merely superficial; it bestows a wide array of supernatural traits, turning the target into a powerful being. User can have access to a spectrum of advantages, that empower others with more then just superhuman powers but also enhancing their natural abilities to supernatural levels.
What sets superhumanization apart is its comprehensive nature. It doesn't just selectively grant powers but imparts all supernatural traits, including the recipient's natural affinities and sometimes their genetic makeup. This holistic transformation can lead to intriguing and unpredictable outcomes, as individuals may manifest unexpected powers, abilities, and characteristics as part of their newfound superhuman identity.
Superhumanization opens doors to limitless potential and possibilities. Those who receive these incredible enhancements can use their newfound abilities for various purposes, whether it be for heroism, villainy, exploration, or personal growth. The power to superhumanize individuals offers a profound influence over the destinies of ordinary people, shaping them into extraordinary beings with an array of incredible gifts.
Applications[]
- Altered Physics
- Bio-Augmentation
- Cosmic Evolution
- Enhanced Physiology
- Genetic Access
- Imbued Godhood
- Power Modification
- Superpowered Physiology
- Transcendent Connection
- Various Powers and Abilities
Variations[]
Associations[]
- Artificially Enhanced Physiology
- Body Adaptation
- Clone
- Conversion
- Deification
- DNA Manipulation
- Drug-Based Powers
- Herb-Based Powers
- Humanity Retainment
- Human Manipulation
- Humanization
- Infection Empowerment
- Magically Enhanced Physiology
- Physical Manipulation
- Power Activation
- Power Bestowal
- Power Restoration
- Power-Granting DNA
- Reproductive Cloning
- Serum Creation
- Spinal-Based Cybernetic Enhancement
- Superhuman Manipulation
- Superior Human Physiology
- Upgrading
Limitations[]
- May be temporary.
- Might be constantly active.
- Exact effects may vary by individual.
Known Users[]
- The Source (DC Comics)
- Exobytes (DC Universe Online)
- The D'rahn (Wildstorm); via Enlightenment
- John White/The Beast (inFAMOUS 2)
- Lilith (Rebuild of Evangelion Films); During the Third Impact
- Carnage (Marvel Comics); via Symbiote
- The Celestials (Marvel Comics)
- Galactus (Marvel Comics)
- Knull (Marvel Comics)
- Radioactive Spider (Marvel Comics); via biting
- Rimuru Tempest (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime)
- Santa Claus (Powerpuff Girls)
- Alex Mercer (Prototype)
- James Heller (Prototype 2)
- Various Characters (One Piece)
- Peter Stancheck (Valiant Entertainment)
Known Events[]
- Particle Accelerator Explosion (Arrowverse)
- Pandora Effect (Chaos! Comics)
- The Eclipse (Heroes)
- The Superstorm (Misfits)
- The Third Impact (Rebuild of Evangelion Films)
- Terrigenesis (Marvel Comics)
- The White Event (Newuniverse)
- Jumpstart Effect (Ultraverse)
- A-Day (Marvel's Avengers)
- Zevo Compound (Zevo-3)
- Planet Zero (Fantastic Four 2015)
- Van Patten Radiation Belt (The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius)
- Meteor (Loonatics Unleashed)
- Meteor (Camp Lakebottom)
- Super Energy Particles (Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten)
- Cosmic Radiation (Marvel Comics)
- The Supernova (Renegades)
Known Objects[]
- The Hogyoku (Bleach)
- Humanoid Homunculi embryos (Buso Renkin)
- Black Kakugane (Buso Renkin)
- S^2 Engine/Fruit of Life (Neon Genesis Evangelion Franchise)
- Quantum Vapor (DC Animated Universe/Dakotaverse)
- Tar (DC Animated Universe)
- The Godwave (DC Comics)
- Metagene (DC Comics)
- Nanites (Generator Rex)
- The Formula (Heroes)
- The Ray Sphere (inFAMOUS)
- CPH4 (Lucy)
- Extremis (MCU/Marvel Comics)
- Super-Soldier Serum (MCU/Marvel Comics)
- Banshee/Mutant Growth Hormone (Marvel Comics); temporarily
- Mothervine (Marvel Comics)
- Symbiotes (Marvel Comics)
- Terrigen Crystals (Marvel Comics)
- X-Gene (Marvel Comics)
- Radioactive/Genetically Enhanced Spiders (Marvel Comics/Marvel's Spider-Man)
- Defuser Gun (Megamind)
- Paramecia Devil Fruits (One Piece)
- Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu (One Piece)
- Blacklight Virus (Prototype)
- The Godwheel (Ultraverse)
- Theta Virus (Ultraverse)
- Microwave (Oggy and the Cockroaches)
- Compound V (The Boys)
Gallery[]
Users[]
Papillon (Buso Renkin) became a humanoid homunculus, which Victoria Powered regarded as a superhuman when he uniquely lost his care or appetite of eating humans.
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Alex Mercer (Prototype) can infect humans to virally enhance them into...
... Evolved like James Heller; a race of infected humans with superhuman powers and qualities like enhanced bodies, shapeshifting and organic/virus-based abilities.
The D'rahn (Wildstorm) are able to either turn other beings into superpowered members of their species...
...or magnify their pre-existant natural abilities tenfold. Most notable in the evolving of Mr. Majestic, increasing all of his natural Kheran Warlord facilities making him the most powerful high caste on Khera.
Objects[]
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The Black Kakugane (Buso Renkin) grants the wielder a transformation that transcends humanity and homunculi, regarded as a superhuman.
Paramecia Devil Fruits (One Piece) like the Gum Gum Fruit/Gomu Gomu no Mi grants the eater "superhuman" traits.
The Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Daibutsu/Giant Buddha (One Piece) grants the eater the abilities of a superhuman, such as a massive body and superlative brainpower.
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The Terrigen Crystals/Mist (Marvel Comics) cause an Inhuman to undergo Terrigenesis, awakening their latent abilities and making them truly superhuman.
The Radioactive Spider's (Marvel Comics) bite can turn humans into superhumans with the proportionate powers of a spider...
...such as Peter Parker/Spider-Man...
...and Cindy Moon/Silk.
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Super-Soldier Serum (Marvel Cinematic Universe) enhance the human body and mind, and was intended to be utilized into turning normal military soldiers into super soldiers.
The Extremis virus (Marvel Comics) is an experimental nanotech serum meant to turn humans into superhumans...
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...Aldrich Killian (Iron Man 3/Marvel Cinematic Universe) being one example.
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CPH4 (Lucy) drug superhumanize Lucy.
The Ray Sphere (inFAMOUS) can transform humans into superhumans but with the dangerous consequence of taking lives around its environment to do so.
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The Formula (Heroes) can turn humans into superhumans.
Exobytes (DC Universe Online)
The Quantum Vapor (DC Animated Universe) turned several humans in Dakota into metahumans.
Zevo Compound (Zevo-3)
All Nanites (Generator Rex) can like the Omega-1 Nanite can grant superhuman and technological powers…
… specifically to Rex grants him new and more powerful constructs.
Radioactive/Genetically Enhanced Spiders (Marvel Comics/Marvel's Spider-Man) are able to give spider powers and even extra powers to the individuals they bite....
The genetically altered spider that bit Peter Parker and....
the one that bit MIles Morales.
Events[]
The explosion of the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator (Arrowverse) unleashed a wave of dark matter that transformed numerous humans in Central City into metahuman.
A-Day (Marvel's Avengers)
Van Patten Radiation Belt (The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius)
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Microwave (Oggy and the Cockroaches)
Cosmic Radiation (Marvel Comics)
Super Energy Particles (Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten)
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Meteor (Loonatics Unleashed)
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Meteor (Camp Lakebottom)
Videos[]
Spiderman Opening Theme (High Quality)
Peter Parker Gets Bitten By Spider - School Field Trip Scene - Spider-Man (2002) Movie CLIP HD-2
Sand-Man Transformation Scene - Spider-Man 3 (2007) Movie CLIP HD-2
The Birth of Sandman Scene - Spider-Man 3 (2007) Movie CLIP HD-2
-PROTOTYPE- - Opening Cinematic Trailer
Official PROTOTYPE 2 - The Red Zone