UNITED STATES – AUGUST 31: Marvel comics sit on display at Midtown Comics in New York, U.S., on Monday, Aug. 31, 2009. Walt Disney Co. said it agreed to buy Marvel Entertainment Inc. for about $4 billion in a stock and cash transaction, gaining comic-book characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man and Captain America. (Photo by Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
In 1995 Marvel Comics created superhero day to celebrate beloved comic book characters.
Today we still celebrate the holiday on April 28.
However, our definition of heroes has changed over the years. Make sure to celebrate those special heroes who don't wear capes in your life.
Tell us who your favorite fictional superhero is by voting in the poll below.
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