{"id":5253,"date":"2010-08-17T19:47:21","date_gmt":"2010-08-18T03:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reallifesuperheroes.org\/?p=5253"},"modified":"2010-08-17T19:47:21","modified_gmt":"2010-08-18T03:47:21","slug":"real-world-superheroes-of-the-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rlsh.net\/archive\/2010\/08\/17\/real-world-superheroes-of-the-south\/","title":{"rendered":"Real World Superheroes of the South"},"content":{"rendered":"

Originally posted: http:\/\/www.mentalfloss.com\/blogs\/archives\/63950<\/a>
\nReal World Superheroes of the South<\/a>
\nby\u00a0Miss Cellania<\/a> – August 17, 2010 – 10:59 AM
\nAlternate universes and super powers may be limited to comic books, but costumed crusaders are everywhere in the real world. If they aren\u2019t fighting crime, they\u2019re doing good deeds, raising awareness, helping the downtrodden, setting an example, steering kids in the right direction, and generally making the world a better place, each in their own strange way. Here are a few that are based in the southern part of the United States.<\/p>\n

Master Legend<\/h4>\n

Orlando, Florida
\n\"masterlegend1\"<\/a>
\nMaster Legend<\/a> goes on missions to find and help the homeless of Orlando. He began his superhero career in Winter Park, Florida. He works together with other Florida superheroes in both his missions and his music, as several heroes has formed a band called the Justice Force. The article\u00a0The Legend of Master Legend<\/em> was printed in Rolling Stone in 2008 and is reposted online at\u00a0Real Life Superheroes<\/a>. See a video featuring Master Legend at\u00a0vimeo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Danger Woman<\/h4>\n

Atlanta, Georgia
\n\"468dangerwoman\"<\/a>
\nDanger Woman<\/a> calls herself a \u201ckaraoke crimefighter\u201d. She\u2019s also a disability rights activist. Danger Woman is autistic and use her trusty microphone to give evil a headache with her singing. Her life and crusade against disaba-phobia (the fear of disabled people) is the subject of a documentary calledDisabled But Able to Rock!<\/em><\/a> Watch the trailer at\u00a0YouTube<\/a> (warning: singing). You can keep up with Danger Woman\u2019s activities through her\u00a0MySpace blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Superhero<\/h4>\n

Clearwater, Florida
\n\"301Superhero-full\"<\/a>
\nSuperhero<\/a> may have a generic name, but he\u2019s well known in Clearwater. A former\u00a0professional wrestler<\/a>, he roams the streets in his 1975 Corvette and helps stranded motorists. He also makes appearances to teach road safety and to raise money for various charities with a particular emphasis on\u00a0helping the homeless<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hardwire<\/h4>\n

Greensboro, North Carolina
\n\"402Hardwire\"<\/a>
\nThere\u2019s not a lot of information on\u00a0Hardwire<\/a>, except that he used to go by the name Point Guardian and he\u2019s retired from the superhero scene. Hardwire appeared as himself in the 2008 movie\u00a0Your Friendly Neighborhood Hero<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Daddy Man<\/h4>\n

Zachary, Louisiana
\n\"550daddyman\"<\/a>
\nDaddy Man<\/a> is a role model. His alternate identity is Ivy Butler of Zachary, Lousiana. He created the superhero persona first as an inspiration to his seven children, and became a hero to other children, then a role model for other fathers. You can keep up with Daddy Man\u2019s activities on\u00a0his blog<\/a>. Butler is the subject of the book\u00a0The Chronicles of Daddy Man<\/em><\/a>. Hear what Daddy Man has to say at\u00a0YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Enigma<\/h4>\n

San Antonio, Texas
\n\"453enigma\"<\/a>
\nEnigma<\/a> patrols San Antonio looking for any opportunity to do good. He posts his exploits at MySpace, where you can read about an incident earlier this year where he\u00a0stopped a pair of car thieves<\/a>. Enigma also lends his powers to environmental causes.<\/p>\n

The Viper<\/h4>\n

Columbia, Tennessee
\n\"465viper\"<\/a>
\nThe Viper<\/a> is a 20-year-old college student who dresses in green and patrols the streets of Columbia, Tennessee. The local police aren\u2019t impressed, and in fact warned him against wearing a mask in public. The Viper says, \u201cI am just a guy trying to do what\u2019s right in tights.\u201d\u00a0Columbia citizens<\/a> think it\u2019s kind of neat to have a superhero in their small town.<\/p>\n

Amazonia<\/h4>\n

Ocala, Florida
\n\"392amazonia\"<\/a>
\nAmazonia<\/a> has been working as a superhero since 2002, beginning in\u00a0Lowell, Massachusetts<\/a> and worked in both New York City and\u00a0Ocala, Florida<\/a>. She is now based in an \u201cundisclosed location\u201d. Amazonia patrols the streets looking for opportunities to help people and takes part in activities such as blood drives, helping the homeless, and environmental activism. Read more on\u00a0her blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

DC Guardian<\/h4>\n

Washington, DC
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\nDC Guardian<\/a> is part of the\u00a0Capital City Super Squad<\/a>, a group of nine superheroes who patrol Washington. An Air Force veteran, he hands out copies of the US Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights to remind everyone of what it means to be an American.<\/p>\n

KnightVigil<\/h4>\n

Tampa, Florida
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\nKnightVigil<\/a> also goes by the name Darian VanLansing, although that\u2019s not his true identity. He is a Christian superhero who works to provide needed food and clothing to the\u00a0children of migrant workers<\/a>in Florida.<\/p>\n

The Crimson Fist<\/h4>\n

Atlanta, Georgia
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\nThe\u00a0Crimson Fist<\/a> turned to his superhero practice after years of drugs and alcohol. By day he\u2019s an IT programmer; by night he spends his time\u00a0helping the homeless<\/a> of Atlanta. He patrols the streets and hands out supplies such as bottled water and socks to those in need, using his own funds. He\u00a0wishes he could do more:<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI think for the most part, it makes me feel good to do it, as selfish as it sounds. The biggest motivation is just helping people, it\u2019s enjoyable to me,\u201d he says. \u201cAnd if it means a little sacrifice, I\u2019m OK with that. Because if I didn\u2019t do it, I wouldn\u2019t feel whole.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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