Metahumans (Earth-8312)

"In the 8 years since Mr. Wayne debuted as Batman, and Mr. Stark announced himself as Iron Man, the number of known Metahumans has grown exponentially. And during the same period, the number of potentially world-ending events has risen at a commensurate rate."

- - Vision

Metahumans are humans who acquired superhuman abilities either through mutagenics, enhancements, or supernatural forces. Metahumans are also known as altered humans, enhanced individuals, or Homo perfectus.

History
Steven Rogers, better known as Captain America, was the first recorded Metahuman. After being injected with the Super Soldier Serum and bombarded with Vita Radiation by Professor Abraham Erskine, Rogers acquired superhuman strength, dexterity, agility, and mentality.