List of real-life superheroes

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

Contents

Argentina

Australia

Canada

China

Colombia

Finland

France

Israel

Italy

Japan

Mexico

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Superbarrio Gómez of Mexico City

Poland

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. [44] [45] [46] [47]

Russia

In Russia, there have also been attempts to create their own real superheroes.

Real-life superhero groups

SkyMan, Red Ranger, El Caballero, and Dragon (members of Emerald City Heroes Org, or ECHO) monitoring the 2017 May Day protests in Seattle. ECHO May Day.jpg
SkyMan, Red Ranger, El Caballero, and Dragon (members of Emerald City Heroes Org, or ECHO) monitoring the 2017 May Day protests in Seattle.

United States

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

United Kingdom

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