There are interviews with the characters between scenes to remind us they are people too. Heroes steal invitations, sneak into buildings and kidnap people. Every mechanical problem can be solved by gum. Heroes aren't afraid of using their powers in public. Mars is very hot.
Earrings are the only sure way to figure out secret identities.
Forget build, face, voice, haircut etc. When a wall falls pyrotechnics go off. Walls are put up before construction frames. The ill tempered and ominous guy is never the villain. There's a beeping sound and he touches his ear.