SUPERHEROES WHO ACTUALLY EXIST

ZETAMAN

This one takes his role a little too seriously we must admit and that’s

why he patrols the streets of Portland armed with a steel baton and

a 30,000-volt Taser. Zetaman roams the streets looking to help any

citizen in need. Although he has never needed to use his weapons,

he’s always prepared to fight off any criminals who try to stir things up.

WHEEL CLAMP MAN

Wheel Clamp Man is an Australian real-life “superhero” who operates in the

city of Perth. He travels the city removing clamps from drivers’ wheels

and wears a disguise consisting of a fake moustache (which makes him

look like a cross between Freddie Mercury and Borat), along with a

green Lycra suit, a red mask, gloves, and a helmet.

THE STATESMAN

This innocent-looking banker by day is a badass crime fighter by

night who protects the streets of Birmingham, UK, by stopping

drug deals and preventing burglaries. He also sports state-of-the-art

gadgets to help citizens in danger and a flashlight to scare off any

villains who cross his path.

THE CRIMSON FIST

The Crimson Fist is a very special man who discovered his superhero

persona after years of drug and alcohol abuse. By day he’s an

IT programmer and by night he spends his time helping the homeless

by handing out supplies such as bottled water, socks, and

food, using his own funds.

ANGLE-GRINDER MAN

Angle-Grinder Man was a self-proclaimed superhero who operated in

England. He patrolled by night looking for unhappy drivers who had

been clamped and then would set their cars free. He took on

clamping firms, speed cameras, and the congestion charge on behalf

of drivers. Unfortunately, we haven’t heard any news on him

for the past ten years or so.

TERRIFICA

Terrifica is a retired American superheroine who patrolled New York City

for some time before we lost track of her. She’s best remembered

for her awesome red suit and blond hair.

SUPERBARRIO

Superbarrio Gómez is a Mexican superhero based in Mexico City

who uses nonviolent means to fight crime and corruption with protests,

civil disobedience, and political action. He wears a red-and-yellow

wrestler’s mask in the tradition of the luchadores, complete with a

red-and-yellow suit and cape emblazoned with a “SB”

inside a pentagon-shaped shield.

SUPER HERO

Super Hero is a former professional wrestler who roams the streets of

Clearwater, Florida, in his 1975 Corvette and helps stranded motorists.

He also teaches young people about road safety and raises money

for various charities with a particular emphasis on helping the homeless.

SHADOW HARE

Shadow Hare first started life as a crime fighter in Cincinnati in 2005

and became widely known through the news and various videos in

2009. As of 2012, there has been no reported activity from

Shadow Hare so it is likely he is now a retired real-life superhero.