Sci-Fi to air second season of 'Superhero'

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- The Sci-Fi Channel is expanding their run of the hit reality series "Who Wants to Be a Superhero?"

The Hollywood Reporter said the series, which features contestants and their creation of a superhero alter ego, enjoyed great reviews and a very successful first season. The show follows the contestants as they live together and compete in various challenges.

Following the same format as the first season, the winner of the upcoming season will be see their superhero in a comic book.

"Superhero," which reportedly brought 2.9 million new viewers to the Sci-Fi Channel, is set to air next summer.