Sylar is one of the most powerful characters to appear in Heroes, having collected a wide variety of powers from various victims to make himself stronger. Heroes was first released in 2006, ahead of the boom in superhero content that came with the launch of the MCU two years later. The show became an instant hit thanks to its unique exploration of powers and heroes which made it stand out from traditional superhero projects.
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