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Wikipedia says

A superhero or superheroine is a stock character that typically possesses superpowers, abilities beyond those of ordinary people, and fits the role of the hero, typically using their powers to help the world become a better place, or dedicating themselves to protecting the public and fighting crime.

So yes, he is definitely dedicated to protecting the public, but it feels wrong to call him a super hero. What do you think?

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[–] [email protected] 37 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Star Wars is a mash-up of Sci-Fi and Fantasy - Luke isn't a superhero, he's a wizard (in the same you wouldn't call Gandalf a superhero).

[–] Cruxifux 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I always referred to them as space wizards.

[–] sixtyshilling 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Uncle Owen literally calls Obi-Wan a wizard — “That wizard’s a crazy old man” — so canonically that is how Jedi are seen by (at least some of) the population.

[–] Cruxifux 1 points 1 year ago

Oh. I didn’t know that. I’m more of a Star Trek guy.

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