- "There are a million things in this universe you can have and there are a million things you can’t have. It’s no fun facing that, but that’s the way things are."
- ― Captain James T. Kirk (Star Trek)
- "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain."
- ― Roy Batty after saving Rick Deckard (Blade Runner)
- "If you want a problem shot, ask a Turian. If you want a problem talked about, ask an Asari. If you want to make a problem worse, ask a Salarian. If you want a problem solved, ask a Human."
- ― Commander Shepard (Mass Effect)
The archetype of a character that operates in a cosmic jurisdiction. Variation of Superhero. Opposite to Cosmic Villain.
Also Called[]
- Cosmic Heroine/Superhero/Superheroine
- Galactic Hero/Heroine/Superhero/Superheroine
Properties[]
The character is a hero that handles and fights cosmic-level threats. They serve to protect and prevent disasters from cosmic villains. They are well-versed in space travel.
Associated Powers[]
- Astronautics Mastery
- Crimefighting Mastery
- Cosmic Empowerment/Cosmic Energy Manipulation (Sometimes, e.g., Captain Marvel, Silver Surfer, Superman, etc.)
- Enhanced Exploration
- Interstellar Travel
- Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Combat
- Planetary Adaptation
- Planetology Mastery
- Rescue Mastery
- Surveillance Mastery
- Undying Heroism
- Vehicular Mastery
Relationships[]
- Archetype:Cosmic Destroyer
- Heroes may have to fight such destroyers.
- Cosmic Villain
- Cosmic Heroes often fight Cosmic Villains.
- Galactic Explorer
- Comics Heroes might be galactic explorers.
- Space Marine
- They may be in a galactic military.
- Space Traveler
- The user is usually one who travels through space.
Levels[]
- Tier I: Street Hero
- Tier II: National Hero
- Tier III: Global/International Hero
- Tier IV: Cosmic/Galactic Hero
- Tier V: Otherworldly Hero
Example Characters[]
Anime/Manga[]
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers (Bakugan Battle Brawlers)
- Awesome Brawlers (Bakugan Reboot Series)
- Various Characters (Dragon Ball series)
- Son Goku
- Various Characters (Sonic X)
Cartoons/Comics[]
- Adam Strange (DC Comics)
- Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman (DC Comics)
- Kara Zor-EL/Kara Danvers/Supergirl (DC Comics)
- Various Green Lanterns (DC Comics)
- Hal Jordan
- John Smith
- Galaxy Trio (Hanna-Barbera)
- Space Ghost (Hanna-Barbera)
- Teen Force (Hanna-Barbera/Space Stars)
- Adam Warlock (Marvel Comics)
- Aleta Ogord (Marvel Comics)
- Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel (Marvel Comics)
- Charlie-27 (Marvel Comics)
- Cosmo the Space Dog (Marvel Comics)
- Fantastic Four (Marvel Comics)
- Ben Grim/The Thing
- Johnny Storn/Human Torch
- Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic
- Susan Storm/Invisible Woman
- Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel Comics)
- Arthur Douglas/Drax the Destroyer (Marvel Comics)
- Gamora (Marvel Comics)
- Groot (Marvel Comics)
- Peter Quill/Starlord (Marvel Comics)
- Rocket Racoon (Marvel Comics)
- Mantis (Marvel Comics)
- Heimdall (Marvel Comics)
- Lady Sif (Marvel Comics)
- Mar Vell/Captain Marvel (Marvel Comics)
- Martinex T'Naga/Martinex (Marvel Comics)
- Nicholette Gold/Nikki (Marvel Comics)
- Norrin Radd/Silver Surfer (Marvel Comics)
- Odin (Marvel Comics)
- Stakar Ogord/Starhawk (Marvel Comics)
- Thor Odinson (Marvel Comics)
- Vance Astro/Major Vance Astro (Marvel Comics)
- Yondu Udonta (Marvel Comics)
- Mystery Incorporated (Image Comics)
- Space Rangers (Lightyear/Buzz Lightyear of Star Command)
- Various characters (Lilo & Stitch)
- Various characters (Atomic Betty)
- Galactic Enforcers (Ben 10)
- Ultimos
- Synaptak
- Tini
- The Vindicators (Rick and Morty)
- Newton/Newton Star (PJ Masks)
- Crash Nebula (The Fairly OddParents)
- Sprig Speevak/Crash Nebula (The Fairly OddParents)
- S-Force (Megas XLR)
- Mystery Incorporated (Image Comics)
- Ben Tennyson (Ben 10)
- Galactic Enforcers (Ben 10)
- Gwen Tennyson (Ben 10)
- Max Tennyson (Ben 10)
- Professor Paradox (Ben 10)
- Val-Yor (Teen Titans)
Live Action Television/Movies[]
- The Doctor (Doctor Who)
- In Space Rangers (Power Rangers in Space)
- Lost Galaxy Rangers (Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy)
- Carol Danver/Captain Marvel (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Peter Quill/Star-Lord (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Drax the Destroyer (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Yondu Udonta (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Rocket Racoon (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Mantis (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Various characters (Star Wars)
- Kyurangers (Uchu Sentai Kyuranger)
Video Games[]
- Gordon Freeman (Hλlf-Life series)
- Star Fox (Star Fox)
- Mick Millenium (Eureka's Kids series)
- Ratchet (Ratchet and Clank)
- Clank (Ratchet and Clank)
- Various characters (Sonic the Hedgehog)