Superhero Emoji
People
A stylized human figure wearing a mask and a fluttering cape, representing the classic archetype of a comic book hero. The character is typically shown from the chest up with a bold, determined expression.
Usage Context
Used to denote bravery, exceptional ability, or someone performing a good deed. It is the go-to choice for celebrating real-life helpers like healthcare workers or teachers. Users often pair it with the 🦸♂️ male or 🦸♀️ female variations, or use it alongside 💥 to suggest an action-packed, heroic moment.
History
Added to the Unicode standard in 2018 as part of Emoji 11.0, this icon was developed to satisfy high user demand for inclusive character representations. Its arrival reflected the massive cultural shift toward mainstream superhero media in global cinema and pop culture.
Details
Glyph
🦸
Unicode
U+1F9B8
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f9b8:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Microsoft
Category People
Subcategory person-fantasy
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License MIT
Microsoft Fluent License
Emoji graphics by Microsoft. © Microsoft Corporation. Licensed under MIT. Excludes assets such as Clippy, flags, and trademarks.
Microsoft Fluent Emoji assets are licensed under the MIT License. Certain assets—such as Clippy, country flags, and Microsoft product/brand trademarks—are excluded from this license and may not be used without separate permission.
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