Crime fighting superheroes are no longer for the comic books and movies. Now a team of masked superheroes – who go by the name the “Allegiance of Heroes” has started to patrol the streets of Cincinnati and elsewhere, battling evildoers wherever they are found.
The superheroes carry pepper spray, stun guns and handcuffs but as yet do not exhibit any actual superpowers. There’s even a global network of caped crusaders organized through the online World Superhero Registry.
Ranging from Insignis in Salt Lake City to Black Arrow (pictured above) in the U.K., there are 26 active heroes in the registry. Each has their own costume and, of course, most have a blog.
This video from Cincinnati station WLWT follows Shadow Hare, a 21-year-old who is the leader of the Allegiance of Heroes. Yes, this could be happening in your home town.
So what do you think? Do you feel better with these self-styled superheroes patrolling the mean street of your city?
photo credit: World Superhero Registry
May 2nd, 2009 at 2:31 pm
they need to get laid
May 2nd, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Yup they really do need to get laid!
May 2nd, 2009 at 4:12 pm
If the police can’t get the job done, then you can always expect someone to do it themselves. Vigilante? Fine. I really could care less, so long as the job gets done.
May 2nd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
idiots…
May 2nd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Sweet, more people need to stand up and fight back. Screw you jackwaznimble, you are just pissed you don’t have the balls to do it yourself.
May 2nd, 2009 at 8:01 pm
WHAT THE HECK IS THIS MAN THIS AINT EASTER!!!
May 3rd, 2009 at 2:04 am
Wow, Jack. Is that what your problem is, as well? Idiot.
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May 3rd, 2009 at 10:36 am
too much watchmen perhaps ? whatever though i think its kinda cool dont get killed though
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
When is the first one going to get sued for assault?
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Very good point Alex! There’s a fine line between stopping a potential criminal and assaulting someone who may very well be innocent.
May 18th, 2009 at 4:38 am
How will they get sued if no one knows who they really are? You have no name, no address, no identity other than the superhero name.
May 20th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Sure… It’s easier to sit on your asses and make snarky comments online then to go out and try to do some good. Great way to make a contribution to society.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Stupid virgins..
June 1st, 2009 at 9:01 pm
wow…. just wow….
June 1st, 2009 at 9:03 pm
now that all the criminals know their costumes I bet we will see them next week with their mask stuffed up their asses, in a pool of ketchup lol, BTW anyone noticed how funny the fat one in green looks?
June 24th, 2009 at 7:05 am
We have a ‘hood called Over the Rhine, voted the most dangerous neighborhood in AMERICA! (we are so proud!) having these guys doesnt do a whole lot but lets the rest of us know that at least some folks give a rats ass and want to do something about it. ShadowHare Rules!!