The League of Super Friends: "Real-life superheroes" from around the world

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I am here to assure the safety and well being of others, says Ecliptico in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I ask no charity nor do I demand payment for my service, for it is just that, a service. Freedom is the light of all sentient beings.

The Colorado crime fighter known as the Wall Creeper, profiled this week in Westword, is far from the only flesh-and-blood superhero around. Check out this slideshow for a legendary roster of real-life superheroes from around the world. (Photos courtesy of the superheroes).

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