This article tackles the notion of fandom using a gendered angle. We have chosen to analyse fans’ practices and activities around two super-hero shows, The Flash and Arrow, because these television series, given their genre and stereotyped belief, attract a more masculine audience. We attempted to see how an audience takes this material and acquires specific skills. Data collection comprised of an online questionnaire that compiled 91 answers, 73 of which were from women. Moreover, we participated within the community through live tweeting. Our analysis shows that a sense of belonging is fundamental, a safe haven even, and that the acquired skills are invested at work and at school.