Action hero

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Arnold Schwarzenegger-example of an action hero
Arnold Schwarzenegger-example of an action hero

An action hero is any heroic character that lacks the superhuman powers that would normally be connoted in the term "superhero". Instead of fighting crime using latent or expressed superpowers, they are normal people who use special devices (not limited to gadgetry and detective work), fighting techniques/martial arts, or simple brute force. Under this definition, the action hero is usually the main character of the story. The term "action hero" can also be used to describe actors whose personas are closely associated with this type of character, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger or Bruce Willis.

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