Jules Sasso
Created by Robert E. Wronski, Jr.
Real Name: Julianne Sasso
Current Occupation: Demon Hunter
Parents: Unknown
Siblings: None
Spouse: None
Children: None
Group Affiliation: NighTforce
Place of Birth: Paradise City
Current Place of Residence: Paradise City
First Appearance: NighTforce # 1, January 2008
Biography:
Jules Sasso is a member of NighTforce, a team devoted to both the eradication of the paranormal cult called the New Power, and to eridicating demons and other paranormal evil.
Jules was one of the original members of the team, handpicked by Phil Sherman, the vigilante called NighTrain. Before joining the team, Jules was already fighting evil creatures of the magical world on her own.
It's never been established how Jules became a paranormal hunter, or what she did before this career. It has been established that Jules is addicted to danger. She often dives into a situation knowing that she could be killed. This recklessness has often brought her at odds with her team leader. At one point she was even forced off the team, though she has recently rejoined.
Jules is a martial artist, and has a vast knowledge of the various types of paranormal creatures, and how to stop them. She has the instincts of a hunter. She is an excellent tracker and has demonstrated keen detective skills.
Comments:
Just as the Champions are all based on people from my time in Civil Air Patrol and the Heroes of the People are inspired by folks from my college mock trial team, the members of NighTorce are all inspired by a real life paranormal investigation team that I have been affiliated with.
Showing posts with label Heroes of the People. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heroes of the People. Show all posts
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Adam Rubinstein
Adam Rubinstein
Created by Robert E. Wronski, Jr.
Real Name: Adam Rubinstein
Current Occupation: College Student
Parents: Unnamed
Siblings: None
Spouse: None
Children: None
Group Affiliation: Heroes of the People
Place of Birth: Hadenville, OH
Current Place of Residence: Amherst, MA
First Appearance: Powerman # 263, September 2010
Biography:
Adam Rubinstein has been called the John Barstaman of his time.
Adam's grandfather was the villainious Dr. Rubinstein who was the chief enemy of Captain Hero during World War II. Dr. Rubinstein also menaced the Mystery Men, All-Star Squadron, and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen during that period.
Adam himself grew up with a super-intellect, just like his grandfather. However, Adam chose early on that he would use his brains in the opposite ways of his grandfather. (The one exception was that Adam had no problems using his brains to gain access to money if he needed it for the "greater good.")
When Adam turned 18, he went to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where his roommate was fellow freshman Jonathon Stanford (who was secretly Powerman, minus the powers).
Shortly after arriving on campus, Adam recruited several new and young heroes to form a team called the Heroes of the People, who would have a more proactive mission than the Heroes of Earth. The two teams would clash often.
Adam recruited Jonathon to work with team. At the time, Jonathon had become well known in the area for solving mysteries, but Adam had also deduced Jonathon's true identity and sought out his experience.
Adam currently is the brains behind the team, although ironically a new Captain Hero had been handpicked by Adam to be the face of the team.
Comments:
See my comments for Pretty Gal II.
Adam is in a way a remaking of an 80s hero in that he very much filling the role that John Barstaman held with the Heroes of Earth. Dr. Rubinstein (and the original Captain Hero) are retcons added in recent Powerman stories.
It should be noted that the Heroes of the People do not have their own title. They appear frequently in the pages of Powerman, Heroes of Earth, and Justice.
Created by Robert E. Wronski, Jr.
Real Name: Adam Rubinstein
Current Occupation: College Student
Parents: Unnamed
Siblings: None
Spouse: None
Children: None
Group Affiliation: Heroes of the People
Place of Birth: Hadenville, OH
Current Place of Residence: Amherst, MA
First Appearance: Powerman # 263, September 2010
Biography:
Adam Rubinstein has been called the John Barstaman of his time.
Adam's grandfather was the villainious Dr. Rubinstein who was the chief enemy of Captain Hero during World War II. Dr. Rubinstein also menaced the Mystery Men, All-Star Squadron, and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen during that period.
Adam himself grew up with a super-intellect, just like his grandfather. However, Adam chose early on that he would use his brains in the opposite ways of his grandfather. (The one exception was that Adam had no problems using his brains to gain access to money if he needed it for the "greater good.")
When Adam turned 18, he went to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where his roommate was fellow freshman Jonathon Stanford (who was secretly Powerman, minus the powers).
Shortly after arriving on campus, Adam recruited several new and young heroes to form a team called the Heroes of the People, who would have a more proactive mission than the Heroes of Earth. The two teams would clash often.
Adam recruited Jonathon to work with team. At the time, Jonathon had become well known in the area for solving mysteries, but Adam had also deduced Jonathon's true identity and sought out his experience.
Adam currently is the brains behind the team, although ironically a new Captain Hero had been handpicked by Adam to be the face of the team.
Comments:
See my comments for Pretty Gal II.
Adam is in a way a remaking of an 80s hero in that he very much filling the role that John Barstaman held with the Heroes of Earth. Dr. Rubinstein (and the original Captain Hero) are retcons added in recent Powerman stories.
It should be noted that the Heroes of the People do not have their own title. They appear frequently in the pages of Powerman, Heroes of Earth, and Justice.
Pretty Gal II
Pretty Gal II
Created by Robert E. Wronski, Jr.
Real Name: Sheryl Carlson
Current Occupation: Owner of her own public relations and marketing firm
Parents: Unknown
Siblings: None
Spouse: None
Children: None
Place of Birth: Arkansas
Current Place of Residence: Orange City
First Appearance: Powerman # 263 (September 2010)
Biography:
Sheryl Carlson is a mutant who has the ability to manipulate any straight male or gay female with her abilities. Sheryl's power manifests itself in several ways to create this ability. First, she emits a chemical which causes a submissive reaction in those exposed. Second, he emits radiation that causes an aura which seemingly invisible can actually be seen subliminally causing a hypnotic state. Finally, her voice emits a hidden sound that affects the brain.
Sheryl discovered this power early on and used it to get whatever she wanted. Within a matter of months after graduation, she became the most successful marketing and PR person in Orange City. However, after discovering the evils of one of her clients, Michael Bossman, and the role she played in helping him cover it up, she vowed to find a way to use her powers for good.
Taking a cue from a hero of the 1980s with a similar power, she took the name Pretty Gal, and became a hero, soon being recruited by Adam Rubinstein to join his new team, the Heroes of the People, a role she currently fills.
Comments:
All of the Heroes of the People are based on friends of mine from my time on the UMass Mock Trial team. Their fictional counterparts have mostly taken names of classic Super Comics characters from the 1980s, putting a new modern spin on them.
Created by Robert E. Wronski, Jr.
Real Name: Sheryl Carlson
Current Occupation: Owner of her own public relations and marketing firm
Parents: Unknown
Siblings: None
Spouse: None
Children: None
Place of Birth: Arkansas
Current Place of Residence: Orange City
First Appearance: Powerman # 263 (September 2010)
Biography:
Sheryl Carlson is a mutant who has the ability to manipulate any straight male or gay female with her abilities. Sheryl's power manifests itself in several ways to create this ability. First, she emits a chemical which causes a submissive reaction in those exposed. Second, he emits radiation that causes an aura which seemingly invisible can actually be seen subliminally causing a hypnotic state. Finally, her voice emits a hidden sound that affects the brain.
Sheryl discovered this power early on and used it to get whatever she wanted. Within a matter of months after graduation, she became the most successful marketing and PR person in Orange City. However, after discovering the evils of one of her clients, Michael Bossman, and the role she played in helping him cover it up, she vowed to find a way to use her powers for good.
Taking a cue from a hero of the 1980s with a similar power, she took the name Pretty Gal, and became a hero, soon being recruited by Adam Rubinstein to join his new team, the Heroes of the People, a role she currently fills.
Comments:
All of the Heroes of the People are based on friends of mine from my time on the UMass Mock Trial team. Their fictional counterparts have mostly taken names of classic Super Comics characters from the 1980s, putting a new modern spin on them.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Heroes of the People
Heroes of the People
Created by Robert E. Wronski, Jr.
First Appearance: Heroes of the People # 5, January 1987
Members:
Allorin Vonski
Lucifer, Son of Satan
Angela, Princess of Another World
Speed Demon
Justice I
John Barstaman
Powerkid
Zap, Master of Power
Captain Hero II
Space Hero
Phil Sherman III
Kristen Kowalski
Volt-Man
Pretty Gal I
Manimal
Changer
Man-Killer I
Justice IV
Truth
Captain Hero III/American Way
Captain USA
Miss Perfection
Gigantor
Pretty Gal II
Witch
Mouse
Man-Killer III
Adam Rubinstein
Jonathon Stanford
Jessica Warner
Gray Girl
The Charmer
Freakout
Faith
Biography:
There have actually been three different incarnations of the group called the Heroes of the People, all of which have not had long careers with that name.
First, in 1986, a team of heroes had gathered to defeat an invasion planned by the villainous alien god called Doctor Deadly. These heroes decided to form a team which they called the Heroes of the Earth, and a legend was born. Except that for the first month of their formation, they called themselves the Heroes of the People, since it was the people whom they were there for. (This was in reaction to recent sentiments in America in which the people were turning against it's meta-human protectors.) However, the team quickly adapted it's new and more famous name, as it's mission statement was to protect the world, and it's previous name seemed to reflect American people (as in the Declaration and Constitution). Of course, the previous name also brought to mind communism, which was another reason for the change.
In 1989, just a couple of years later, Speed Demon did not feel that his team was really serving the people, and so broke off from the Heroes of Earth to form the next Heroes of the People, recruiting a new group that would serve the people's needs, rather than that of Allorin Vonski. The team disbanded not long after, as the members of the team were not that committed to the cause. Speed Demon rejoined the HOE.
Then, many years later, in 2010, a new young team of heroes was formed, gathered to fill the void in the absence of Powerman (who was in hiding and without powers) and as moral opposition to the more passive Heroes of Earth. This more proactive team was led by Captain Hero, though the team was brought together by Adam Rubinstein. Unlike most of the other heroes of the Wronskiverse at this time, this team's heroes were all much younger (and very inexperienced). The only exception, though unbeknownst by all, was that one member, Jonathon Stanford, who was their mascot, was in fact the absentee Powerman.
This team is still in action. During it's short existence, it has come into conflict many times with the Heroes of Earth, who fear that the inexperience of these youngsters will lead to disaster. The HOTP have clashed repeatedly with a slew of villains that have strangely begun populating the town of Amherst and the UMass campus, and their biggest menace has been the League of Really Bad People.
Comments:
The first incarnation of the team was my initial idea for the name of the team. Heroes of the People # 5 actually followed Heroes, a four issue mini-series. # 6 was renamed Heroes of Earth.
However, I took the name back for a short Heroes of Earth spin-off, that wasn't too successful.
Recently, as part of my Super Explosion, I brought the name back, to represent the new youthful heroes that had been cropping up in the Wronskiverse, as well as to identity the effects of a world without Powerman. The members are all inspired by people I knew in college, merged with the identities of characters they played in our mock trial competitions. The team has not had their own series, but is featured in recurring roles in Heroes of Earth, Powerman, and Justice.
Created by Robert E. Wronski, Jr.
First Appearance: Heroes of the People # 5, January 1987
Members:
Allorin Vonski
Lucifer, Son of Satan
Angela, Princess of Another World
Speed Demon
Justice I
John Barstaman
Powerkid
Zap, Master of Power
Captain Hero II
Space Hero
Phil Sherman III
Kristen Kowalski
Volt-Man
Pretty Gal I
Manimal
Changer
Man-Killer I
Justice IV
Truth
Captain Hero III/American Way
Captain USA
Miss Perfection
Gigantor
Pretty Gal II
Witch
Mouse
Man-Killer III
Adam Rubinstein
Jonathon Stanford
Jessica Warner
Gray Girl
The Charmer
Freakout
Faith
Biography:
There have actually been three different incarnations of the group called the Heroes of the People, all of which have not had long careers with that name.
First, in 1986, a team of heroes had gathered to defeat an invasion planned by the villainous alien god called Doctor Deadly. These heroes decided to form a team which they called the Heroes of the Earth, and a legend was born. Except that for the first month of their formation, they called themselves the Heroes of the People, since it was the people whom they were there for. (This was in reaction to recent sentiments in America in which the people were turning against it's meta-human protectors.) However, the team quickly adapted it's new and more famous name, as it's mission statement was to protect the world, and it's previous name seemed to reflect American people (as in the Declaration and Constitution). Of course, the previous name also brought to mind communism, which was another reason for the change.
In 1989, just a couple of years later, Speed Demon did not feel that his team was really serving the people, and so broke off from the Heroes of Earth to form the next Heroes of the People, recruiting a new group that would serve the people's needs, rather than that of Allorin Vonski. The team disbanded not long after, as the members of the team were not that committed to the cause. Speed Demon rejoined the HOE.
Then, many years later, in 2010, a new young team of heroes was formed, gathered to fill the void in the absence of Powerman (who was in hiding and without powers) and as moral opposition to the more passive Heroes of Earth. This more proactive team was led by Captain Hero, though the team was brought together by Adam Rubinstein. Unlike most of the other heroes of the Wronskiverse at this time, this team's heroes were all much younger (and very inexperienced). The only exception, though unbeknownst by all, was that one member, Jonathon Stanford, who was their mascot, was in fact the absentee Powerman.
This team is still in action. During it's short existence, it has come into conflict many times with the Heroes of Earth, who fear that the inexperience of these youngsters will lead to disaster. The HOTP have clashed repeatedly with a slew of villains that have strangely begun populating the town of Amherst and the UMass campus, and their biggest menace has been the League of Really Bad People.
Comments:
The first incarnation of the team was my initial idea for the name of the team. Heroes of the People # 5 actually followed Heroes, a four issue mini-series. # 6 was renamed Heroes of Earth.
However, I took the name back for a short Heroes of Earth spin-off, that wasn't too successful.
Recently, as part of my Super Explosion, I brought the name back, to represent the new youthful heroes that had been cropping up in the Wronskiverse, as well as to identity the effects of a world without Powerman. The members are all inspired by people I knew in college, merged with the identities of characters they played in our mock trial competitions. The team has not had their own series, but is featured in recurring roles in Heroes of Earth, Powerman, and Justice.
Jessica Warner
Jessica Warner
Created by Robert E. Wronski, Jr.
Real Name: Jessica Warner
Current Occupation: College Student, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Parents: Unrevealed
Siblings: None
Spouse: None
Children: None
Group Affiliation: None
Place of Birth: Unknown
Current Place of Residence: Amherst
First Appearance: Powerman # 263, September 2009
Biography:
Jessica Warner is a psychology major at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. At the start of her freshman year she first met Jonathon Stanford, also a freshman who was majoring in Legal Studies. What Jessica didn't know was that Jonathon was actually Powerman, who had chosen to give up his powers for a year and had taken this new identity to live a normal life, starting over.
Shortly after they met, Jessica and Jonathon found themselves compelled to help in the investigation of the theft of a painting from the campus art museum, which they solved successfully. This seemed to be the beginning of a string of campus and Amherst mysteries that the two inevitably found themselves investigating.
It wasn't long before Jessica and Jonathon were in love, and dating, and solving crimes. Things got weirder as wannabe super-heroes and villains began populating the campus and the town, as a reaction to the absence of Powerman, who the world considered to be missing, despite his Myspace blog posts stating otherwise.
Even Jessica's roommate Holly donned costume to become the newest hero called Justice.
Eventually, the campus became the primary headquarters of a new group of heroes called the Heroes of the People, whose adventures often involved Jessica and Jonathon.
Recently, on one of their usual adventures, Jessica and Jonathon found themselves captured by the bad guys aboard a helicopter, bound and gagged. Jessica was thrown from the helicopter, with Jonathon thrown just after. Just at that moment, Powerman's year was up, and his powers returned. Jonathon transformed (without any eyes on him) into Powerman, saved Jessica, and captured the bad guys. He then told Jessica that he also saved Jonathon he he was a down the road, and flew off, to transform...down the road.
However, a few days later, Jonathon/Chris/Powerman gathered the courage to reveal his identity to Jessica and tell her the whole story of his heroic and often tragic life.
She told him that she would keep his secret, and her love for him didn't change.
The two are currently in their second year of college.
Comments:
Jessica is clearly inspired by the love of my life. Though I made changes for dramatic purposes, her personality is very similar. Jessica remains a principle character in Powerman, and now can be seen in other titles in which Powerman is involved, such as Powerkid.
Created by Robert E. Wronski, Jr.
Real Name: Jessica Warner
Current Occupation: College Student, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Parents: Unrevealed
Siblings: None
Spouse: None
Children: None
Group Affiliation: None
Place of Birth: Unknown
Current Place of Residence: Amherst
First Appearance: Powerman # 263, September 2009
Biography:
Jessica Warner is a psychology major at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. At the start of her freshman year she first met Jonathon Stanford, also a freshman who was majoring in Legal Studies. What Jessica didn't know was that Jonathon was actually Powerman, who had chosen to give up his powers for a year and had taken this new identity to live a normal life, starting over.
Shortly after they met, Jessica and Jonathon found themselves compelled to help in the investigation of the theft of a painting from the campus art museum, which they solved successfully. This seemed to be the beginning of a string of campus and Amherst mysteries that the two inevitably found themselves investigating.
It wasn't long before Jessica and Jonathon were in love, and dating, and solving crimes. Things got weirder as wannabe super-heroes and villains began populating the campus and the town, as a reaction to the absence of Powerman, who the world considered to be missing, despite his Myspace blog posts stating otherwise.
Even Jessica's roommate Holly donned costume to become the newest hero called Justice.
Eventually, the campus became the primary headquarters of a new group of heroes called the Heroes of the People, whose adventures often involved Jessica and Jonathon.
Recently, on one of their usual adventures, Jessica and Jonathon found themselves captured by the bad guys aboard a helicopter, bound and gagged. Jessica was thrown from the helicopter, with Jonathon thrown just after. Just at that moment, Powerman's year was up, and his powers returned. Jonathon transformed (without any eyes on him) into Powerman, saved Jessica, and captured the bad guys. He then told Jessica that he also saved Jonathon he he was a down the road, and flew off, to transform...down the road.
However, a few days later, Jonathon/Chris/Powerman gathered the courage to reveal his identity to Jessica and tell her the whole story of his heroic and often tragic life.
She told him that she would keep his secret, and her love for him didn't change.
The two are currently in their second year of college.
Comments:
Jessica is clearly inspired by the love of my life. Though I made changes for dramatic purposes, her personality is very similar. Jessica remains a principle character in Powerman, and now can be seen in other titles in which Powerman is involved, such as Powerkid.
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