Lots of folks are already familiar with Phoenix Jones, from the Raincity Superhero Crimefighting Movement, who's been featured on the nightly news and whose youtube clips have made the rounds. Jones has his own little hideout in a comic book store, is a successful MMA fighter (11-0-0), and, like Batman, he rocks a bullet and knife-resistant suit. Certainly quirky, he's been stabbed, shot at, had his nose busted, and seems content to spend his nights getting punched in the face breaking up fights and preventing DUIs. 

There's another crew out there too that has only recently come to my attention: the Real Life Superheros. These guys (and gal) are a little less physically imposing. They look more like high school principals and accountants, tucking their soft, chubby bodies into colourful suits - striking fear into sensibilities everywhere. None are intimidating, though some are creepy. They do have an endearing naivety, however, and splashes of colourful oddity are always easy to get behind. I suppose there are worse things to be doing with one's time. And it makes for good blogging.

Safety, Service, Justice

Promo Clip

And what would a Superhero be without his real life Villain..