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- noun
Remarkable speed , above and beyond that of normal humanspeed . - adjective Operated to or capable of moving at exceedingly high speeds.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Also, I think that superspeed is an ability that would probably cause the character to get fatigued very quickly.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Faraway Soul’s Review Forum 2009
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In particular, superspeed will make it difficult to write interesting fight scenes for the character that involve nonsuper characters.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Eren’s Review Forum 2009
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Is it superspeed and superstrength or just higher than average?
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Andy.C’s Review Forum 2009
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Blur (The Flash) is the child of a single parent who exploits his unexplained superspeed for monetary gain, becoming a kind of corporate billboard for the highest bidder.
06 « January « 2009 « Axiom's Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy 2009
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- Person with just the right skills to win arrives. 3-5 episodes of repetitive superspeed fighting.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Is teleportation overpowered? 2009
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In particular, superspeed will make it difficult to write interesting fight scenes for the character that involve nonsuper characters.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Eren’s Review Forum 2009
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He seemed to be able to collect powers, and switch off the sponge at will — otherwise, how did he still have flight, and the superspeed, after shaking hands with Samuel?
'Heroes' recap: Claire gets her girl on and Peter trips the light fantastic | EW.com 2009
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As a rule of thumb, I highly recommend against giving any character superstrength and superspeed.
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Check out a scene from Heroes Season 4, featuring a superspeed knife fight between Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) and Edgar (Ray Park).
July 2010 | Heroes: NBC TV Show/Series – News, Spoilers, Reviews, and Fan Forum 2009
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For example, if Superman has superspeed and a slew of other powers, why bother having the Flash?
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