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Superman is a hero from DC comics. My first real intro to him was in a tv show with the justice league, and I read some comics of his soon afterwards. Today I mainly know him cause of his movie that came out stringlengths 122 312	DC stringclasses 4 values
Batman is my number 1 favorite hero across all universes (even marvel). The reason I like him is because he is the perfect example of training hard to become someone that can protect their own city. He trained to get to become a hero	DC
Wonder Woman is also a great hero, though she was done dirty in her movies and the DCEU she has a lot of really cool characteristics. I think what really stands out is the fact that she can go toe to toe with Superman and has her own twist of Greek mythology.	DC
Spiderman is a hero that a lot of people love, but me personally I feel he's a little overrated. This is because though he's strong he never really resonated with me like he does for so many others. He almost feels like someone with too little powers to be acting like a hotshot superhero	Marvel
Iron man is a pretty cool character because he's quite flawed. His alcoholism is something that comic books have tackled and it's refreshing to see flawed heroes. Iron man's intelligence is amazing but his ego is as well.	Marvel
Captain America is another person that might be a little overrated in terms of only strength. What's amazing about him is his mental fortitude and only goal of helping others	Marvel
Thor is a pretty well made character. He was actually the one to get me interested in Norse mythology, though maybe to his detriment because much of Marvel comics do not align with Norse mythology at all	Marvel
Black Panther is another cool Marvel hero, mainly due to his debut in his own movie from the MCU. They really captured what Black Panther symbolizes and his powers. The Vibranium suit of his along with his strength is amazing	Marvel
Captain Marvel is another hero that unfortunately was done dirty by the MCU and her actress on the big screen. In the comics she's a pretty likeable and well rounded character in the beginning, but in the movies at no point is this true	Marvel
Doctor Strange is another pretty cool hero that is able to complete some insane feats. In the comics he's a really power sorcerer but in the MCU we see his powers severely downscaled which is a little disappointing	Marvel
Hulk is another character that has turned into a bit of a disappointment in the MCU. When he debuted he was incredibly strong but as the movies continued he became weaker and weaker to the point of uselessness	Marvel
She-Hulk is another character that was supposedly done dirty by the MCU. She's a very cool character that is a great foil to the Hulk, but due to her show's flop many see her as a badly made character (which she's not)	Marvel
Daredevil is a character I honestly don't know too much about nor do I fully understand. I know his powerset is extremely weak and his fighting skills while strong are nowhere near Batman so I'm confused as to hwo he's a hero	Marvel
Luke Cage has some pretty cool powers in that his skin is indestructible, but besides that he's a little bit on the weaker side. Him and Daredevil are at most street level fighters and can't go toe to toe with people like Thor	Marvel
Jessica Jones is a character I also know only a little bit about but from what I know she's very strong. She as a character is amazing too as she started off on a more evil side and has since turned into a hero	Marvel
Iron fist is a bit of a controversial character. He has died in the comics and has another person take up his mantle who is reflected in the Marvel Rivals video game. His skills are great but again not very strong compared to heavy hitters	Marvel
Punisher is a hero that many interpret incorrectly. Many people see him as an example of what to be, but in reality he was created as ablueprint of what evil looks like in the guise of good.	Marvel
Ghost Rider is another hero I see as pretty cool. I don't know too much about him but the way he rides into danger on his motorcycle will never not scream aura. His chain and blazing head also look pretty insane	Marvel
Blade is another character who pours out aura. He has all the abilities of a vampire while also not using them in an evil way, in fact he uses them to hunt other vampires. Being half human means he's still compassionate for all of us	Marvel
Moon knight is my favorite character to play in Marvel Rivals and another character I like a lot. He has a really good backstory in portraying his mental illness while also showing he's a good hero	Marvel
Ms. Marvel is a great addition to the MCU and I wish they did more with her character since the actor who portrays her does a great job. If the writing was better I'm sure she will become a favorite of fans	Marvel
Shang-Chi holds a special place in my heart because he's also Chinese and I haven't really seen many other asian characters in comic books. Him being the best hand to hand fighter in Marvel is pretty amazing as well	Marvel
Namor is an anti hero through and through. This was portrayed amazingly in the second black panther movie. His powers are also super interesting since he's a mutant while also being Atlantean, a person in two worlds basically	Marvel
Silver Surfer’s also really cool because they have amazing Galactic abilities and a really cool backstory involving Galactus and being the herald of the deaths of multiple different worlds	Marvel
Star Lord also really cool although I don't know much about him what I do know is pretty amazing his blasters being Elemental is pretty sick and being half almost God is very cool	Marvel
Gamora also has a pretty cool backstory and that she used to be a villain working for Thanos and later becomes one of the heroes of the story.	Marvel
Drax has a little bit of a confusing power set but he is really cool because you can go Toe to Toe with people like Thanos when he doesn't have the Infinity Gauntlet. Drax's family also being dead is a really cool way to give him a will to keep fighting.	Marvel
Rocket Raccoon is a character that's been portrayed in the movies very well. In the most recent Guardians of the Galaxy movie his backstory was very compelling and almost even brought me to tears because of how sad it was.	Marvel
Groot Is a character that I was introduced to in the Marvel TV show with the Avengers and since then I've thought he's pretty cool though recently his powers have been kind of downgraded which is sad to see	Marvel
Adam Warlock is someone that I wish we saw more of in the Marvel Universe. I'm glad we see some of him in the most recent movie. I'm excited to see what they do with his power set and upcoming movies.	Marvel
Nova is another character that I really enjoy because he is just a teenager that kind of got his powers and decided to use them for good. I was introduced to him in the Spider-Man TV show and always thought that he was underutilized in that show.	Marvel
Squirrel Girl is someone that is finally getting some recognition because of the Marvel Rivals video game. In the comics she's actually very interesting and I know she even beat Thanos once.	Marvel
America Chavez is someone that only recently got some recognition in the MCU unfortunately it was in a pretty bad movie the second doctor strange movie, I hope they do more with their character since in the comics she's very strong.	Marvel
Kate Bishop is someone that I was introduced to actually through the Marvel Encyclopedia book rather than the actual comics. I'm happy to see that she was the star in her own TV show and I'm excited for the Young Avengers.	Marvel
Monaco Rambeau has a pretty cool powerset that is very similar to Captain Marvel. I actually was introduced to her only through the MCU TV shows and the most recent Captain Marvel movie.	Marvel
Quasar It's pretty cool because his powers are very similar to The Green Lanterns except he's just much more powerful. him being Cosmic level is insane and I think he could rival Silver Surfer	Marvel
Blue Marvel is someone I was introduced to through the Marvel snap mobile game. In the game he's really powerful which evidently reflects his powers in the comics. I'm excited to see him in the MCU.	Marvel
Valkyrie is someone I was only introduced to actually through the MCU. Her portrayal in the movies has been pretty good and I'm excited to see what they do with her character after the most recent Thor movie.	Marvel
Elektra is someone that I know from the Marvel Encyclopedia and I do also remember seeing her in the old Daredevil movie. it was very exciting to see her in the most recent Deadpool movie as well.	Marvel
Wasp’s portrayal in the MCU has also been very good besides the last Ant-Man movie. I first saw wasp in The Avengers TV show as a kid and I was really hyped to see her in the movies for the first time.	Marvel
Ant Man (Scott Lang) Is someone I was introduced to in the Avengers TV show as a kid. and in the show he's actually a bit more villainous to begin with. His portrayal in the movies has been really good though	Marvel
Ant Man (Hank Pym) Was portrayed in the movies in a very different light than his portrayal in the comics. in the comic books he was actually a bit more psychotic which added to his many flaws .	Marvel
Hawkeye is another character that I think is hated too much. He was a founding member of the Avengers and the only normal person who was on the team and had to earn his keep.	Marvel
Black Widow had a really good portrayal in the MCU and I think where they left her character in endgame was really good because it really rounded out her story and made her death meaningful.	Marvel
Vision also had a really good portrayal in the MCU. I do wish that they did more in showing how he and Wanda got closer. In the comic books this relationship is fleshed out a lot more and we see how he's more than a robot.	Marvel
The Flash (Barry Allen) Has in my opinion the best superhero TV show that isn't animated ever. In the comics he also has a great outlook on being a hero which I think is commendable after such tragedies in his life.	DC
The Flash (Wally West) Is a character that really had to grow on me. I first was introduced to him through the Young Justice TV show and he slowly became one of my favorites. Which made his death hit very hard.	DC
Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) is another character that I think is very underrated. him being able to construct his own Lantern ring after having it taken away from him is an incredible feat that no other characters ever done.	DC
Green Lantern (John Stewart) Is another one of my favorites because he comes from an architecture background and that really shines through in his constructs which are known to be the most resilient.	DC
Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner) holds a special place in my heart because he is an artist that ended up being a Green Lantern meaning that he makes very creative constructs which reflects his background well.	DC
Aquaman is a character that I was a little bit confused about. because in the comic books he doesn't have a hand but in more recent Renditions he actually is portrayed with one. His abilities are very cool as well.	DC
Cyborg is a more recent addition to the Justice league. previously he was on the Teen Titans and only in recent iterations is he a founding member of the Justice League. It has been very exciting to see how the character has changed over the years.	DC
Green Arrow is another character that has a really good TV show that isn't animated. In the comics he is a voice of reason that still holds a lot of his Humanity unlike the other Godlike Heroes.	DC
Black Canary is a character that I was really introduced to through the Justice League TV show. Her fighting skills coupled with her sonic scream make her a really powerful character.	DC
Zatanna has arguably the coolest powers. because she's a magician she has a large set of abilities but her main one being if she says something backwards it comes true which is very creative and magical feeling.	DC
Shazam is a character that resonates with a lot of kids mainly because of the fact that he is a kid and turns into almost an adult figure with powers. His movie was very well made and I was sad to see the second one flop.	DC
Martian Manhunter has a really cool ability to morph into anything he wishes to. His psychic abilities are also pretty cool and add another layer of complexity to the character on top of the fact that he's an alien.	DC
Supergirl is a really cool addition to the DC Universe because it shows that Superman wasn't alone. She acts as a pretty good foil for Clark Kent's Farm Boy personality because of the fact that she remembers Krypton still.	DC
Batgirl is another character that was portrayed very well in the comics. Her character arc is also made well because even after losing mobility she continued being a hero in the form of a hacker.	DC
Nightwing is another one of my favorites. He is almost the more noble and personable version of Batman, and I hope to see more of him in the DC movie universe.	DC
Robin who is currently the Son of Batman is another character that was made very well. He truly reflects the way a child would act as a robin while being a formidable hero. I hope to see some of him in upcoming DC movies	DC
Red Hood is an amazingly written character. being a robin that has come back to life it is very interesting to see how this kind of character would act. him not having a no-kill rule makes him a very scary individual.	DC
Red Robin is arguably the smartest Robin and has detective skills that even outdo Batman. He was able to find out Batman's secret identity and was the only Robin that chose to work with Bruce Wayne.	DC
Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) Has had a really good portrayal in recent media. His most recent movie was a really great way to shine light on an amazing character. His portrayal in Young Justice was also really good as an introduction to him.	DC
Blue Beetle (Ted Kord) Is an amazingly written tragic character. his friendship with Booster Gold is one that no other can rival and his death leading to the formation of the new Blue Beetle is a tragic and touching story.	DC
Booster Gold being a fanboy from the future who came back trying to make a name for himself and inadvertently turning into a hero is a story that can resonate with a lot of people. Because he was just some ordinary person who made a difference.	DC
The Atom is another character that was portrayed well in the TV shows. I was introduced to him originally through the Justice League TV show where his drinking Powers were very creatively utilized.	DC
Hawkman is somewhat of an antihero in the comics and in the TV show that introduced him to me he was portrayed as such. His constant rebirth cycle is very interesting and adds more complexity to him.	DC
Hawkgirl Being a bit more of a hero makes her character more interesting. Hawkgirl's attitude to saving others is very different to Hawkman's and it's cool to see that play out in the comics.	DC
Doctor Fate is the DC universe's version of Doctor Strange and his only difference being that the Helm of Fate is actually what controls him. Unlike Doctor Strange he does not have the ability to control what is done with his powers.	DC
Constantine has recently become a favorite of many people because of his portrayal in recent animated movies. him being somewhat of a begrudging superhero makes him seem more realistic and relatable.	DC
Plastic Man has a very underrated ability in that he can reshape his body in more ways than Mr fantastic. rather than just stretching his body he can recompose his atoms and turn into whatever he wishes.	DC
Firestorm’s abilities are really cool and interesting to someone who's nerdy like me. He can completely change the atomic structure of anything and the fact there's two brains inside of him is very unique.	DC
Vixen is similar to Martian Manhunter or Beast Boy with the difference being that she can harness the abilities of whatever animal she wishes without turning into them.	DC
Stargirl has been portrayed pretty well in her recent on screen debut in her TV show. Her powers are a little bit confusing but if viewers can get over that she's a very inspiring superhero.	DC
The Question has a very cool character design that although seems normal comes off as very aloof. His detective skills being better than Batman makes him very intelligent and intriguing in his own comics.	DC
Miss Martian is a character that I was introduced to through the Young Justice TV show. Her portrayal there was very well done because it shows her coming to terms with the fact that she looks very different from humans.	DC
Raven is another character that's extremely overpowered but she's still coming to terms with her past. Her father being a demon king causing her to become a hero creates a very compelling back story for her.	DC
Starfire has a really cool backstory in that she's also an alien that has gone through a lot of trauma. This made her a much more caring superhero almost to a flaw. Her portrayal in the Teen Titans has been done pretty well in recent media.	DC
Beast Boy has a very heartbreaking backstory in that his parents died and the only reason he's alive is because he got a blood transfusion from Miss Martian. His abilities to transform into animals is also very unique and cool to see.	DC
Aqualad also has a very interesting backstory because of the fact that his father is the villain Black Manta. I was first introduced to him through the Young Justice TV show which did a really good job in portraying him as an analytical hero.	DC
Static has a very unique way to control lightning. He uses it in order to move around metallic objects almost like Magneto. His character Arc and learning how to do heroic things is interesting to see as well.	DC
Spawn is a very well made movie. It's been really cool to see him show up in comic books from different universes even going into the Invincible universe. His powers are a little bit confusing and his brutality is pretty crazy.	DC
Hellboy also has some pretty well made movies. I was introduced to him through the movies and seeing the way that he cares for Humanity even though he's not necessarily human is very compelling.	Dark horse
Invincible is another hero that I was introduced to through the TV show. After watching the show I read the comic books and can say without a doubt it's the best made full character arc story.	Image
Atom Eve also has a very unique power set. Similar to Firestorm she can change the atoms of inanimate objects but not living beings. for limitations don't seem to exist when she's in a life or death state though.	Image
Tech Jacket First showed up in the Invincible comic books and his subsequent solo comic books were also very well made. he's one of the only characters that could stand Toe to Toe with invincible and come out on the other side.	Image
Scarlet Witch Is an incredibly powerful hero. she is a mutant while also being a sorcerer. her powers are very closely intertwined with reality warping which makes her one of the most powerful characters in Marvel.	Marvel
Quicksilver also has a really cool character Arc going from villain to Hero throughout his existence in comics. Although he's not as fast as the Flash, compared to many other Marvel characters he is incredibly fast.	Marvel
Cyclops Is a character who's been consistently Done Dirty by the X-Men movies. In the comic books he's a very important leader for mutants and his powers are showcased on a much higher scale than the movies.	Marvel
Wolverine has been portrayed pretty well in the X-Men movies. He has become synonymous with the X-Men and mutants. The healing factor is what makes him the most formidable opponent for a lot of villains to face up against.	Marvel
Jean Grey It has a very tragic story. She starts off as a hero and turns into one of Marvel's biggest villains due to the Phoenix force. her constant birth death and rebirth cycle means that we as fans can't ever get too attached to her.	Marvel
Iceman has arguably one of the most overpowered abilities out of all of the x-men. He's able to change the temperature of anything, essentially making it colder. He's even done it to pause time which is pretty crazy.	Marvel
Beast has the power to essentially exist as a sort of beast-like human. his true power doesn't lie within his Beast form though it's actually in his brain. He's one of the most intelligent characters in Marvel Comics and he knows the most about the mutant race.	Marvel
Mr. Fantastic is yet another character whose powers are outshined by the character's super intelligence. He's able to stretch his body and warp it in different ways but his true power is his incredible brain.	Marvel
Invisible Woman also has very strong powers. This has been shown very well in the most recent Fantastic Four movie. Her ability to turn invisible was not showcased as much which was disappointing but seeing her force field abilities in the movie was very cool.	Marvel
The Thing Has the powers to have rocks form around his body. he's unable to control it though so he always exists in a sort of rock human form. this leads to him having a lot of body image issues which make him a more compelling character.	Marvel
The Human Torch has the ability to turn himself into a living Flame which allows him to shoot fire from his body. This power is very strong in the comics though it does dwarf when compared to other characters that can control fire.	Marvel
Storm is another vital member of the X-Men. Her ability to control the weather makes her one of the most powerful superheroes in Marvel Comics. This comes in the form of being able to create storms, tsunamis and even earthquakes.	Marvel
Professor X is a superhero who's able to use his mutant abilities to help other superheroes. His telepathic skills are one of the best in Marvel Comics. He uses it to find other mutants and train them to become Heroes.	Marvel
Gambit also has abit of a checkered past. He comes from a background of being a thief and eventually turns into an X-man. His ability to explode any inanimate object means he's very powerful against robotic villains since their whole body is made of inanimate objects.	Marvel

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Superhero Texts Dataset

Dataset Description

Purpose

This dataset was created to explore text classification on descriptions of superheroes from different comic book universes (DC and Marvel). The original data consists of self-authored texts, and the augmented data expands this with synthetically generated variants using data augmentation techniques to increase the dataset size and diversity for potential model training.

Composition

The dataset contains descriptions of various superheroes and is labeled with the comic universe they belong to, either 'DC' or 'Marvel'.

Collection

The original data was self-authored. The augmented data was generated programmatically from the original data using data augmentation techniques.

Preprocessing

The original data was loaded from a CSV file. Basic data cleaning like handling missing values and duplicates was considered during the process, but the primary focus was on generating augmented data from the existing clean original data.

Labels

The dataset has a binary target label indicating the comic universe:

DC
Marvel

Splits

The dataset is divided into two splits:

original: Contains the 100 self-authored texts.
augmented: Contains 1000 augmented texts generated from the original data using EDA and character-level noise techniques.

Intended Use

This dataset is intended for training and evaluating text classification models to distinguish between descriptions of DC and Marvel superheroes. It can be used for educational purposes, research on data augmentation techniques for text classification, and as a starting point for building more complex models.

Limitations

The dataset is relatively small, even with augmentation, and may not be representative of all possible ways to describe superheroes.
The augmentation techniques used (EDA and character-level noise) are relatively simple and may not capture complex linguistic variations.
The self-authored nature of the original data may introduce personal biases or specific writing styles.
The model trained on this dataset might not generalize well to descriptions of superheroes from other universes or to different styles of text.

Ethical Considerations

The dataset contains fictional content about superheroes and does not directly involve sensitive personal information. However, when used in machine learning applications, it's important to be aware of potential biases that could arise from the original data or the augmentation process. Users should evaluate model performance carefully across different sub-groups if applicable and consider the potential for unintended consequences in downstream applications.

License

The dataset is released under the Apache-2.0 License.

AI Usage Disclosure

This dataset includes synthetically generated data in the 'augmented' split. The augmented data was created using Python code implementing Easy Data Augmentation (EDA) techniques (synonym replacement, random deletion, random swap, random insertion) and character-level noise (dropping and swapping characters). These techniques were applied to the original self-authored texts to increase the dataset size for model training purposes.

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