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Supers

Supers is a plural noun used in several different domains. In property management, a super is the on-site building superintendent who oversees maintenance, repairs, safety, and tenant relations, often handling emergencies and coordinating with landlords and vendors. Supers may live in or near the property; duties and pay vary by country and building, but common tasks include supervising staff, monitoring common areas, and keeping building systems in working order.

In film, television, and advertising, a super is on-screen text or graphics added in post-production. These on-screen

In popular culture, supers is informal shorthand for superheroes—characters with extraordinary powers who appear in comics,

elements
display
information
such
as
character
names,
locations,
dialogue
captions,
or
lower-thirds.
They
help
identify
speakers,
establish
context,
or
convey
information
that
is
not
spoken,
and
their
style
and
placement
vary
by
production
and
purpose.
films,
and
games.
The
term
is
common
in
fan
communities
and
media
coverage,
though
it
is
less
formal
than
“superhero”
itself.
The
meaning
of
supers
thus
depends
on
the
context,
with
building
management,
on-screen
text,
and
fictional
heroes
each
forming
distinct
uses
of
the
term.