Category:Hero Tropes

"''"I need a hero!

I'm holding out for a hero till the end of the night

He's gotta be strong

And he's gotta be fast

And he's gotta be fresh from the fight."''"

- Bonnie Tyler, "Holding Out For A Hero"

The Hero: The good guy, seeks to defeat the villain, save the princess, find the treasure, etc. Generally the central figure in Action Series and Adventure Series.

This list is about the devices used to make heroes heroic in storytelling. We also have a list of different kinds of hero characters. If you are looking for something about the show by that name, try Heroes.

See also=
 * Call to Adventure
 * The Hero's Journey
 * Superhero Tropes