World Superhero Registry

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    This website deals with the actual incorporation of the superhero archetype into daily life. As a consequence of the complex and ever-changing nature of the legal system and the diverse and unusual activities that may be involved in such alternative lifestyles, some of the activities described herein may be in conflict with local laws in some areas. None of the creators of this web page specifically condone any of the described activities or the possession of any of the equipment related to those activities. We are not legal experts and lack the expertise and resources to research the legality of any of the practices of our members, or visitors.

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        FEATURED ARTICLE

The screen goes black and the credits roll, as the theme song blares from the speakers. The audience gets up and heads towards the exits. Kids take the stairs three at a time, imagining what it would be like to glide down the height of a building under a cape. They strike each other in mock battle, wondering what it would be like to fight a room full of ninja, all trained to kill.

You’re different. Your shoulders roll back as you walk, as if you have just gotten a pep talk from your high school coach before a big game. You notice the lack of coordination of some of the people as they leave the movie, tripping and shuffling along, contemplating how long they would last in a real brawl. And you’re fairly certain; push comes to shove, that you could actually make some of the equipment and gear you just saw in Batman Begins.

For people like you, movies like that are almost training films or documentaries, although admittedly far fetched overall. There is something in them that you think, you feel, you know is true and do-able. For people like you, there is no escaping the hero archetype. It’s in every breath you take, every time you catch something before it breaks, every time you spot trouble, real or imagined.

Some of you have taken to the SCA, where through hard work, and fighting skills, you can become the official hero of thousands of people. Some take to professional fighting, some to bodyguard work, and some to police work. 

So what keeps the majority of us from going out and trying on the role? When I discuss the possible real life issues of super hero life with Kevlex, the discussion always comes back to the issues of safety and anonymity. I would love to see real life super heroes roaming the streets, fighting crime, etc. It would break my heart, however, to hear about how a would-be hero got arrested for illegal surveillance, or that his family was killed once his identity was made public. The harsh side of the super hero argument is that to be a modern super hero would be really dangerous and most likely illegal.

How then do we live with this archetype? We can’t put it to bed, lock it away in a box, or wish it away. Personally, I have come to embrace as much of the lifestyle as the law will allow, just like most people. I own the films from that genre which inspire me. I work out, so that if the moment arrived, I can lend whatever assistance is needed. I have trained in marital arts, but that was many moons ago. And that’s it.

But is that it? Is that the end of the story for the rest of you? Or will a hero arise despite the obstacles? Will the desire to do good, to be a super hero outweigh the inevitable consequences?

The last time Kevlex and I spoke, I had a thought. What about bounty hunters? Private Detectives? I am going to watch the show “Dog the bounty hunter” tonight at eight. I was thinking, ‘here is someone that is licensed to hunt down the worse scum of society and profit from it. Once more, it’s legal.

Is this the way out? Would it be possible to work simultaneously as a super hero and a bounty hunter or private eye? Is that the strategy for getting around the laws, the hassles, and the inevitable arrests and public disclosures? What do you think? There would still be the obvious question of family safety. How would you protect your family and loved ones? Perhaps the show will allude to some answers. I also suggested to Kevlex that he should interview ‘Dog’ for the website, and ask him some of these very same questions.

I strongly believe that if we persist, if we forge ahead, a realistic and exciting conclusion will eventually be reached by one of us, opening the door for the rest of us. I also believe that this site will be the eventual birthplace of this strategy. Until then, remember to wear your Kevlar, and don’t get caught!

         ~Boiler Room~

 

 

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