{"id":5292,"date":"2010-08-19T19:59:10","date_gmt":"2010-08-20T03:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reallifesuperheroes.org\/?p=5292"},"modified":"2010-08-19T19:59:10","modified_gmt":"2010-08-20T03:59:10","slug":"real-world-superheroes-of-the-midwest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rlsh.net\/archive\/2010\/08\/19\/real-world-superheroes-of-the-midwest\/","title":{"rendered":"Real World Superheroes of the Midwest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Originally posted: http:\/\/www.mentalfloss.com\/blogs\/archives\/64194<\/a>
\nReal World Superheroes of the Midwest<\/a>
\nby\u00a0Miss Cellania<\/a> – August 19, 2010 – 10:33 AM
\nThere are everyday folks who spend their free time anonymously helping their communities -anonymous because they are costumed superheroes! We already met some of these superheroes in\u00a0the southern US<\/a>; here are some who protect the cities of the Midwest.<\/p>\n

Shadow Hare<\/h4>\n

Cincinnati. Ohio
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\nShadow Hare<\/a> patrols the streets of Cincinnati and attends large public events to watch for crime in progress, sometimes even making citizen\u2019s arrests. He is trained in martial arts and has occasionally been injured in the line of duty. The local police force doesn\u2019t officially encourage Shadow Hare\u2019s activities, as they don\u2019t want a civilian to be hurt, but they don\u2019t condemn his behavior, either. The\u00a0masked man<\/a> has inspired other Cincinnati costumed heroes who form the group Allegiance of Heroes. Shadow Hare says he was an abused child and\u00a0grew up in foster homes<\/a> and therefore wants to make his community a better place for others. He is often seen lending aid to the homeless in addition to fighting crime and injustice. See Shadow Hare in a news report at YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Geist<\/h4>\n

Rochester, Minnesota
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\nGeist<\/a> patrols the streets of Rochester and Minneapolis to deter crime and works with many charities. In 2007, he stepped in to help flood victims in St. Charles, Lewiston, Rushford and Stockton, Minnesota. Hisfavorite causes<\/a> are Paws and Claws animal shelter and the Ronald McDonald House. Geist is a leader in the\u00a0Great Lakes Heroes Guild<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Foxfire<\/h4>\n

Royal Oak, Michigan
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\nFoxfire<\/a> is a female superhero who promotes the use of the supernatural to fight crime and injustice. From her\u00a0MySpace page<\/a>:<\/p>\n

I am dedicated to helping those in need, preserving our natural resources, and, most importantly, teaching anyone who will listen about the hidden world, the more interesting stuff that goes on beneath the surface of their humdrum little lives. My goal is to itegrate magic, mystery, wonder and awe back into the modern American\u2019s psyche\u2013which is, at most, a slim chance. Still, it must be done!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Doctor DiscorD<\/h4>\n

Indianapolis, Indiana
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\nDoctor DiscorD<\/a> is a member of the Justice Society of Justice, which began as a joke,\u00a0\u201ca sort of street theater\u201d<\/a>. The Doctor and his compatriots found there were real problems in the city that they could help alleviate, and the mission became serious. He works to protect the city of Indianapolis from crime, but wonders if the publicity that comes with being a superhero\u00a0might inhibit a hero\u2019s effectiveness<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mr. Silent<\/h4>\n

Indianapolis, Indiana
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\nMr. Silent<\/a> is Doctor DiscorD\u2019s crimefighting partner and works to protect Indianapolis. He is an Asian superhero who wears a bowler hat and carries a cane. His name was born of his inherent shyness, but the mask enables him to\u00a0take action when needed<\/a>. When not fighting crime, Mr. Silent does what he can to help the homeless. See an interview with Mr. Silent at\u00a0YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Razorhawk<\/h4>\n

Minneapolis, Minnesota
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\nRazorhawk<\/a> refers to himself as a masked adventurer rather than a superhero because he has no supernatural powers. He does safety patrols in Minneapolis and his hometown of St. Anthony Village, Minnesota. Razorhawk is one of the leaders of the\u00a0Great Lakes Heroes Guild<\/a>. He spends a lot of his time working with various local charities.<\/p>\n

Captain Jackson<\/h4>\n

Jackson, Michigan
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\nCaptain Jackson<\/a> has been in the superhero business\u00a0since 1999<\/a> as the leader of the\u00a0Crimefighter Corps<\/a> in Jackson, Michigan. He works with local authorities to instill civic pride and good citizenship. Keep up with Captain Jackson\u2019s activities on\u00a0his blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Queen of Hearts<\/h4>\n

Jackson, Michigan
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\nThe\u00a0Queen of Hearts<\/a> is a superhero compatriot of Captain Jackson. She works to fight domestic violence by teaching young people how to recognize and prevent it. Her favorite side projects are the Pleasant Lake Playground project and the Michigan Theatre.<\/p>\n

The Watchman<\/h4>\n

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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\nThe Watchman<\/a> does safety patrols and charity work in Milwaukee, and is a member of the\u00a0Great Lakes Heroes Guild<\/a>. His sidekicks are the Watchdog and Wonder Boy, who sometimes appear at charity events. See a video of the Watchman in\u00a0this post<\/a>.
\nComing soon: more real world superheroes of the US and around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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