This document discusses whether superhero films can be considered their own genre or are a sub-genre of other genres like action and sci-fi. It outlines a small research project comparing conventions of genres like action, sci-fi and fantasy to conventions of superhero films. As evidence, it references two critically acclaimed superhero films, The Dark Knight and Man of Steel, as well as the subversive superhero film Kick-Ass, and concludes that superhero films have evolved into their own genre.

1. Can superhero films classify as a
genre or are they only a sub-genre?
Small Scale Research Project – Jasmine Hill

2. Conventions
compared
Compare action, sci fi, fantasy and whatever
superhero genre conventions that can be
pointed out, minimal detail and quotes

3. The Dark Knight
“The Dark Knight opens up the
doors to new possibilities for
the superhero genre and
comic book movies”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGisF2GgKHM

4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LooTFFfR2PA
Man of steel

5. Kick Ass
“'Kick-Ass'
subverts the
comic-book superhero
genre with humour and
gore”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1doHtnjJSA

6. Conclusion
Yes, Yes it is

7. Conclusion
Yes, Yes it is