Is Your Neighbor a Superhero? 10 Real-Life Caped Crusaders
If you thought superheroes lived only in comics and lousy movies... you'd be absolutely right. But that doesn't stop an elite group of would-be crime-fighters from donning home-made costumes and patrolling the streets. Here are 10 "real-life" superheroes who await the signal to help you in your next moment of need...
1. Dark Guardian (New York, NY)New York can be a daunting place, but the knowledge that it's watched over by the Dark Guardian should help its citizens feel just a little safer. According to the Dark One, "I patrol through bad areas of New York City, help the homeless, clean up the city, donate food and money to the needy, do charity work, and help anyone in need. I do my best to work with the police and have helped put them on the trails of several drug dealers and an illegal gambling den."
In addition to his nightly duties, the Dark Guardian has worked to set up a nonprofit called WHO (Worldwide Hero Organization). "WHO is going to be the main hub of my operations, many big things will be happening through this organization in near future."
2. Superataf (Florence, Italy)From what we gather from the sketchy translation Google gave us from Superataf's autobiographical blurb, this Italian do-gooder employs his superpowers to help make the female commuters on Italy's bus system more comfortable.
"Superataf was originally a citizen quite normal, but developed the super powers after a journey by bus particularly shocking, in which well-spent 140 minutes to go from Bagno a Ripoli at Careggi, and was then Although stamped fined two tickets each hour of validity. From little satisfaction obtained alteration of its structure psychophysical, settled with the emergence of super powers."
3. Red Arrow (Hong Kong, China)Citing a lack of places people in Hong Kong can turn to for information on social services, the Red Arrow has sprung into action! Since his "superpower" is pointing people in the right direction for help, he has adopted the "red arrow" as his symbol and name.
Growing up watching superhero programs on TV, the Red Arrow knew at an early age he was meant to do good deeds, though he conceals his identity out of modesty, wanting no glory for his super actions.
4. Terrifica (New York, NY)The only female caped-crusader on this list, Terrifica takes her role as a feminine hero seriously, aiming to help women all around New York get through the typical big city evening without falling pray to scheming males.
She has been known to patrol the bar scene, on the lookout for women in situations where their drinking might lead them into making decisions they'll regret in the morning. Instead, she jumps into action and sees that the women make it home safely, without an unwanted companion.
5. Citizen Prime (Phoenix, AZ)If you're a damsel in distress in the greater Phoenix area, count on Citizen Prime to get you out of a jam. According to sources close to Prime, "Citizen Prime is a symbol. He represents you, me, and every good citizen who wants their world to be a better place."
But rather than patrolling the streets, Citizen Prime focuses most of his efforts on lifting the spirits of those in need, visiting and inspiring local mortals in the area's hospitals, youth centers and schools.
6. Angle Grinder Man (London, England)Motorists in London who find their vehicles immobilized with a wheel clamp due to unpaid fines can call on Angle Grinder Man to free them.
The source of this masked hero's power resides in his power tools, which cut cut through the metal clamps that prompt frustrated Londoners to call for Angle Grinder Man's help. You can either call Apple Grinder Man from a number on his website or hope he finds you while on patrol in Kent or London.
7. Etomo (Napoli, Italy)The summation symbol "sigma" is the adopted crest of Etomo, because as he puts it, "I sum up all the powerful, silent and venomous small creatures inhabiting this world. From activism to crimefighting, I stand for the biggest oddity of the known universe: existence."
OK, that's pretty deep, so what does being a superhero mean to Etomo? "To be a Real Life Superhero is truly the greatest deed a man can accomplish in a false world like this, where fiction is truer to reality than reality itself. On the other hand, the chance to fight for such stunning planet is too significant to be turned down. Hear my buzz, fear my bite: I inject justice."
8. Squeegeman (New York, NY)Not much is known about New York's resident squeege-wielding superhero, except for the symbolic nature of his weapon of choice. A greeting found on the web attests to his lofty ideals:
"Greetings citizens... I am Squeegeman!!! New York City's resident superhero!!! Former protector of a small upstate town turned mass-do-gooder, I have squeege-vowed to fight crime and grime in New York City!!! When you walk down a clean street or make it home without getting mugged you can thank me, Squeegeman!"
9. Green Scorpion (AZ)This self-described "aspiring real-life superhero" admits that he hasn't accomplished much since first donning his mask after reading the exploits of fellow do-gooders on an online registry of superheroes. But he has been patrolling his neighborhood and has high aspirations.
Since learning of other real-life heroes, he has said, "I have long thought that there should be people like that, so I have decided to become one, putting my money where my mouth is." The Green Scorpion has been meeting with fellow superheroes to learn from their exploits and hopes to "really take a bite out of crime in the future!"
10. The Big "O" (London, England)Perhaps the most accomplished real-life superhero on this list is known simply as The Big "O," and has been spotted helping the people of London on many occasions. His long list of exploits has included fixing flat tires, returning dropped purses, breaking up and preventing street fights, helping the elderly up stairs, and other good deeds.
A newspaper reporter may have come close to breaking The Big O's identity as a former Lloyds of London insurance man, but the mystery continues, as well it should for all good superheroes, whether in the pages of a comic or on your local street corner.
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