Crisis brings power

There is usually a moment in a superhero's life when they finally decide they have to use their power.

A child is in danger. Their family is in need. The person next to them happens to be the person in danger.

Lots of things can happen to motivate your superhero to finally put their power to great use.

Even your non-super characters can have these moments.

A meeting falling apart is when they realize they have the ability to lead in them. Someone choking at the restaurant brings back their lifeguard skills to save a life. A family member dying brings out their skill to advise others.

Crisis brings out the best in superheroes. Don't hesitate to make it bring out the best in any of your characters as well.