The Edmondson Blog

I didn't realise until today that all around the world there are normal people going beyond the call of duty to help their fellow man. I knew of Angle Grinder Man (see blog passim) but there are many others that the press have reported on:

Time Out New York Magazine interviewed Tothian, Squeegeeman, and Dark Guardian, 3 real-life Superheroes who met on MySpace, patrol dangerous neighborhoods of New Jersey and New York City, and mostly work on their own, but occasionally will team up to go on public missions to give water & snacks to the homeless.

ABC News interviewed Terrifica, a New York City-based woman who patrols bars and parties in an effort to protect inebriated women who are in danger of being taken advantage of by men. She wears a golden mask, Valkyrie bra, blond wig, red boots and cape as a distraction to men.

The BBC reported on Angle-Grinder Man, a British vigilante and self-described "wheel-clamp superhero" who uses an angle grinder to cut wheel clamps off vehicles in Kent and London.

CNN covered Mexico City's Superbarrio, who wears red tights and a red and yellow wrestler's mask. Rather than fight crime and corruption with violence, he uses his unique image to organize labor rallies and protests, and file petitions.

The Age described Polarman of Iqaluit, Canada, whose primary interests are shoveling the snow off of sidewalks during the day, and patrolling the streets for criminals at night.

The Sydney Morning Herald interviewed Brokenman, a costumed Australian who created fake crime scenes with chalked body outlines to highlight his views.

The Detroit Free Press reported on Jackson, Michigan superhero Captain Jackson, who is an "officially sanctioned independent crime fighter." He and his team the Crimefighter Corps, regularly patrol Jackson's downtown area, do volunteer/community work and report any crimes that they see.

Intake Weekly and FOX59 News interviewed Mr. Silent who regularly patrols the Indianapolis area along with his partner Doktor DiscorD. Comic book writer Warren Ellis Blogged about thier growing superhero team called the "Justice Society of Justice".