List of real-life superheroes explained

Real-life superheroes wear masks or otherwise disguise themselves in order to perform deeds ranging from community services to deterring crime.[1] [2] Some examples documented in the news media include:

Argentina

Australia

Brazil

He is a masked man in a black outfit with aspects of a detective in 1940. he has super strength and below the cloak an armor that they say is indestructible, he carries out surveillance and helps the population in Pato Branco

Canada

China

Colombia

Finland

France

Israel

Italy

Japan

Mexico

Sweden

United Kingdom

United States

Real-life superheroes are notably prevalent in the USA compared to other countries, which may be attributed to the greater popularity of superhero comic books.[43] [44] [45] [46]

Real-life superhero groups

United States

There are several organized groups of real-life superheroes in the United States.

United Kingdom

External Sites

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Notes and References

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  2. News: Captain Australia is Queensland's first superhero, and has vowed to clean up the streets of Brisbane . Anthony . Templeton . . Brisbane . . March 4, 2011 . June 14, 2012.
  3. News: Menganno: el "superhéroe" de Lanús Este. Villarreal. Milagros. 13 May 2011. Clarin.com. 22 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20110821081734/http://www.clarin.com/ciudades/superheroe-Lanus_0_479952141.html. 21 August 2011. es.
  4. Web site: 2015-06-25. Behind the scenes with Menganno. 2021-05-12. Radio Ambulante. en-US.
  5. Web site: Black Rat a white knight for Sydney. Murada. Lauren. 20 June 2013. Daily Telegraph. https://web.archive.org/web/20161029092958/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/inner-west/black-rat-a-white-knight-for-sydney/story-fngr8h4f-1226666517701. 29 October 2016. 2019-05-22.
  6. Web site: Sydney's got a new superhero – The Black Rat. June 20, 2013. Yahoo! News 7.
  7. Web site: Sydney Has Another Real-Life Vigilante Superhero And He'll Totally Kick Your Ass. Junkee. Alex McKinnon. 10 November 2014.
  8. Web site: "People need to play an active role in keeping their communities safe": real life superhero, The Black Rat. 16 September 2015. SBS News. en. 22 May 2019.
  9. News: Brisbane's Captain Australia now looking for a sidekick to fight crime . Courier Mail . 2011-03-07 . 2011-10-14.
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  13. News: Dickinson. Kirk. Hometown Hero: Windsor's masked hero. 23 May 2013. Toronto Sun. October 21, 2012. as well as other local publications, university newspapers, and local Cogeco TV's Comic Book Syndicate and MTV Canada.
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