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Here Come the Superheroes

Posted by samzenpus on from the where-are-the-supervillians dept.

With Mr. Ravenblade, Mr. Xtreme, and Dark Guardian on patrol the streets are...probably just as dangerous as before but they are definitely a bit more awkward. Ever increasing numbers of average, everyday people are donning capes, masks, and boots to perform community service, help the homeless and even fight crime. "The movement is growing. A lot of them have gone through a sort of existential crisis and have had to discover who they are," said Ben Goldman, a real-life superhero historian.

5 comments

  1. oh jeez... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    inb4 a thousand Watchmen references.

    1. Re:oh jeez... by powerslave12r · · Score: 1

      inb4fail. win.

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  2. more realistic pic by benjamindees · · Score: 2, Funny

    http://www.porlaputa.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/nintendo-nerd-lord.jpg

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    1. Re:more realistic pic by mail2345 · · Score: 1

      Comment to undo mistake moderation. Meant to mod funny.

  3. In other news... by Skreems · · Score: 1

    Gang shootings involving confused middle-aged white men hit an all time high yesterday.

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