RealLifeSuperheroes

‘Real-Life Superhero’ Phoenix Jones Loses Job, Prohibited from Working with Children
‘Real-Life Superhero’ Phoenix Jones Loses Job, Prohibited from Working with Children
‘Real-Life Superhero’ Phoenix Jones Loses Job, Prohibited from Working with Children
There's more bad news from the saga of Phoenix Jones. The Seattle-based vigilante whom for many exemplified the "real-life superhero" trend has been fired from his job following a recent arrest for assault and subsequent unmasking. Real name Ben Fodor, Jones was employed as a teacher of sorts, working with autistic children and young adults, before the Washington state Department of Soci
Phoenix Jones And Other ‘Real Life Super-Heroes’ Still Crazy, Still Likeable
Phoenix Jones And Other ‘Real Life Super-Heroes’ Still Crazy, Still Likeable
Phoenix Jones And Other ‘Real Life Super-Heroes’ Still Crazy, Still Likeable
If you spend enough time skimming the increasing number of profiles about the "real life superhero" movement, the sparkling sentiment behind helping others can quickly lose its luster. Are these costumed citizens really making a difference or are their adventures and potential demises just easy punchlines on the evening news...
Michigan Police Apprehend ‘Batman,’ Gain Record-High Approval From Supervillains
Michigan Police Apprehend ‘Batman,’ Gain Record-High Approval From Supervillains
Michigan Police Apprehend ‘Batman,’ Gain Record-High Approval From Supervillains
Since the formation of Batman Incorporated, Bruce Wayne has recruited operatives in France, England, Africa and Japan, but apparently there's at least one place where the new hires just aren't working out: Petoskey, Michigan, where an ersatz Dark Knight was arrested by police who found him hanging from a ledge...
Britain’s Real-Life Super-Hero The Statesman Battles Evil With Power of Incredible Facial Hair
Britain’s Real-Life Super-Hero The Statesman Battles Evil With Power of Incredible Facial Hair
Britain’s Real-Life Super-Hero The Statesman Battles Evil With Power of Incredible Facial Hair
Here at ComicsAlliance, we've been keeping tabs on the "Real Life Super-Heroes" for a while, chronicling the triumphs of Phoenix Jones, Guardian of Seattle and the somewhat-less-than-triumphs of Tennesee's Viper, and today, there's a new champion of justice walking the streets: The Statesman, stalwart defender of Birmingham, UK...
Top 25 “Real Life Superheroes”
Top 25 “Real Life Superheroes”
Top 25 “Real Life Superheroes”
Man, people are really picking up on this Real Life Superhero thing. Not that I blame them -- the idea that real people would actually don costumes and attempt to fight crime despite having no "powers" or even "skills" is this weird combination of comic fan wish fulfillment and self-endangerment that feels a little like watching a giant spandex car crash...
‘Real’ Costumed Heroes in Cincinnati
‘Real’ Costumed Heroes in Cincinnati
‘Real’ Costumed Heroes in Cincinnati
So there's this guy -- in real life-- who decided to dress up a superhero and try to stop crime, and no, this isn't the plot to Kick-Ass. He calls himself "Shadow Hare" and he and his friends actually dress up in spandex, conceal their identities with masks, carry tasers, pepper spray, and handcuffs, and make citizen arrests...