Kid-imagined Superheroes

As much as we like the superheroes that we're familiar with, like Incredible Hulk, Batman, and Aquaman, there will always be even more space left for imagination to think of new ones. 

And who's more qualified to imagine new heroes than children? Thus, these young ‘uns were given a task that would be daunting for many adults: to create new superheroes. 

Sure enough, they answered the call to the challenge, just like superheroes themselves. The kids create and a professional illustrator recreates the original superheroes that the children had imagined. 

But what was really revealing is to discover what children find inspiring nowadays. It's interesting how children think about the issues that we're facing today: some heroes respond to health crises, others to environmental and ecological disasters, and some are just so original that they force you to think "why wasn't this thought of before?" 

Here’s my pick from the ten who were featured: 

#1 “Rosie the Rainbow Sparkle Covid Nurse” by Hannah, aged 8, UK

#2 “Super Ice” (Super Hielo) by Dante, aged 5, Argentina 

#3 “Ossh” (Ocean Saving Superhero) by Harry, aged 11, UK

#4 “Swashbuckler Man” (Super Espadachín) by Martin, aged 8, Spain

#5 “Sea Rescuer” by Elias, aged 9, Greece

#6 “Super Doctor” (Super Doctora) by Helena, aged 7, Argentina