The mild-mannered alter-ego goes back to at least the Scarlett Pimpernel (i.e. BC – before comics) but the hero without a secret identity was around long before the Fantastic Four had no secret identities (1961). Lev Gleason’s Boy Comics (beginning 1942) featured Crime Buster. While he had a name (Chuck Chandler) everyone knew him as Crime Buster and called him CB. He may be best known, but I’m betting there were others who skipped the secret identity as well and who’ve slipped my pre-morning-coffee memory.
Superheroes need an alter ego because you can’t go to the grocery store dressed as Captain Squirrel. It causes too much disruption. And no one in the deli section will help you.
That’s how Darkwing Duck started, but he soon learns you miss out on alot living alone by night as a vigilante for justice. (P.s I don’t think you necessarily register non-street legal souped up rocket cars)
I say context is everything. A hero’s backstory and personality plays a lot into the secret identity angle. Certain versions of Bruce Wayne would be Batman full time and not have a normal life but A) Alfred and others make him get out and about and B) Bruce Wayne can do a lot of good in public. Peter Parker was in high school when he got his powers so yeah he led a double life. It’s all down to the individual hero and their story
Ivy Valory Premium Member almost 3 years ago
All very good arguments. I’m persuaded.
danketaz Premium Member almost 3 years ago
And I was hoping he was the new vice principal.
me_the_polish_gull almost 3 years ago
Cool drawing in 6th panel.
Ida No almost 3 years ago
Draw glasses on the Squirrel Mobile, for when you have to park in public garages!
Muntherdoesstuff almost 3 years ago
miles destroying every superhero movie in one comic
Pgalden1 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Deciding what practical issues to let go of is a great exercise in creative thinking
Lawrence.S almost 3 years ago
The mild-mannered alter-ego goes back to at least the Scarlett Pimpernel (i.e. BC – before comics) but the hero without a secret identity was around long before the Fantastic Four had no secret identities (1961). Lev Gleason’s Boy Comics (beginning 1942) featured Crime Buster. While he had a name (Chuck Chandler) everyone knew him as Crime Buster and called him CB. He may be best known, but I’m betting there were others who skipped the secret identity as well and who’ve slipped my pre-morning-coffee memory.
Piper_13 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Nothing wrong with squirrel powers! In fact, Marvel comics has Squirrel Girl— who single-handedly was able to beat Thanos himself, so…
trainnut1956 almost 3 years ago
Methinks Mr. Acorn is a little nuts.
Ellis97 almost 3 years ago
That’s pretty much every superhero origin in a nutshell.
diskus Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Cool creating a drawn comic hero, now a days they would just be staring at a phone, along with all the adults
Ed The Red Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Superheroes need an alter ego because you can’t go to the grocery store dressed as Captain Squirrel. It causes too much disruption. And no one in the deli section will help you.
LEOKEV almost 3 years ago
I like how Mr. Acorn sits hunched-forward like a squirrel.
MesaNan almost 3 years ago
He’s not wrong.
Publius10608218 almost 3 years ago
That’s how Darkwing Duck started, but he soon learns you miss out on alot living alone by night as a vigilante for justice. (P.s I don’t think you necessarily register non-street legal souped up rocket cars)
6turtle9 almost 3 years ago
If you he was Flying Squirrel Man, he wouldn’t need to register any mobile.
asrialfeeple almost 3 years ago
Power Pack doesn’t even wear masks.
christelisbetty almost 3 years ago
I guess the guys made up.
doctorwho29 almost 3 years ago
I say context is everything. A hero’s backstory and personality plays a lot into the secret identity angle. Certain versions of Bruce Wayne would be Batman full time and not have a normal life but A) Alfred and others make him get out and about and B) Bruce Wayne can do a lot of good in public. Peter Parker was in high school when he got his powers so yeah he led a double life. It’s all down to the individual hero and their story