The Real Story of the Superheroes

After September 11, the notion of “hero” began to rear its head in the public consciousness more frequently. The notion served a necessity in a time of crisis to acknowledge those who demonstrated extraordinary courage, sometimes even sacrificing their lives to save others. However, in the whirlwind of journalism surrounding these deservedly front-page disasters, it is easy to take for granted the heroes who sacrifice immeasurable life and labor in their day to day lives for the good of others but in a somewhat less spectacular setting.

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