The SCI FI Channel is going to have the coolest reality show on TV this month. Who Wants to Be a Superhero? features comic book legend Stan Lee appearing as both judge and jury. The winning Superhero will be immortalized in a comic book by Lee and Dark Horse and featured in a SCI FI Channel original movie based on the winning character. Please go to the official website at www.scifi.com for more details. In the meantime, we we're lucky enough to interview the 11 finalists. Who do you think is going to win?
MONKEY WOMAN - Religious do-gooder fights evil to save orphans.
Fun facts about Monkey Woman:
- Monkey Woman has high-tech weapons and gadgetry that masquerade as bananas.
- She becomes weak at the sound of music boxes and calliope organs.
- Monkey Woman is fighting to reunite orphans with their parents. She is also looking to find her mother who was kidnapped by the evil zookeeper.
- She can speak in French, German and Italian making her a Global Super Heroine.
- Monkey Woman was raised by monkeys during the summer that her mother was kidnapped.
What is it that sets you apart from your fellow superhero roommates?
Monkey Woman may be the only superhero in the lair that is more of a tools/skills-based superhero, as opposed to one with a supernatural power. Monkey Woman mainly relies on her banana weaponry, vine, bamboo stick, and general combat training/agility to fight crime. She does have an incapacitating monkey screech, but this is also a trained skill and is only effective at close range.
Were any animals harmed in the making of your outfit?
I hope not - I love animals! All the fur / leather in Monkey Woman's original outfit are synthetic materials. So unless you count the times I accidentally stuck myself with a sewing needle, no harm came to any animals on my watch.
FAT MOMMA - Single mom ready to instill self-confidence in today's youth.
Fun facts about Fat Momma:
- Fat Momma can fly, jump high and when she sees someone being bullied her anger takes over her and she grows to 5 times her size. While in this angered state Fat Momma can pound people, even kicking or throwing them out of this universe.
- Diet foods weaken Fat Momma's powers and shrink her down to 5 inches in height.
- She fights against people who are teasing fat people.
- The more twinkies Fat Momma eats the more power she gains. She can run faster, jump higher and fly longer as long as she has her twinkies with her.
- Catch phrase: "Saving the world one twinkie at a time."
- Fat Momma sings her own theme song which you won't be able to get out of your head for days.
What is it that sets you apart from your fellow superhero roommates?
What sets me off from my superhero roommates is the ability to make people laugh. Laughter is the key to your heart. And as a plus size Superhero I can take whatever comes my way and have fun with it. I am very loud, confident and easy going. Another thing that sets me apart is the gift I give to others. Everyone has insecurities and I show them how to have confidence in themselves while having fun at it. You can't change who you are so you may as well look for the good in it and deal with it. After I tell them about my story and powers, people start laughing and shouting Fat Momma, Fat Momma. And last but not least, I am the only Superhero with a theme song--and a catchy one at that. I even had the other Superheroes singing my song for me.
Fat Momma, Fat Momma
I'm here to save the day.
Fat Momma, Fat Momma
I'll take your food away.
So, don't eat those chips and ice cream now
Cause I'll take them from you so you won't look like a cow
Fat Momma, Fat Momma
Don't you try and take my donuts away.
Give us a couple lines from your personal monologue you like to spout off once you've defeated your enemy.
When I defeat a villain I say:
I'm ridding the world of bullies one donut at a time.
The Fat Lady has sung.
Another day saved by donuts.
Donuts away. (As I fly away)
MAJOR VICTORY - A strong, committed superhero who tries hard but can't help but to be goofy.
Fun facts about Major Victory:
- Major Victory can levitate so he can never get knocked down. M.V has super strength--for example, he can jump 375 feet in the air, hold his breath for 25 minutes, and has super eye sight. His vision is acute up to three miles. He can manipulate sound around him--including his voice, or throw sounds.
- He doesn't have hearing in his left ear so if someone walks up on his left side he is startled. Also, he is lactose intolerant--and his enemies know this.
- He has a winning attitude with people so they don't feel like they are always losing. He is an extreme competitor; he treats everything as a contest between him and the evil of giving up. He wants to instill a never quit attitude.
- Major Victory loves to do karaoke with other superheroes and yoga when he isn't fighting crime. He got his powers in accident during a dare he did with his best friend Tommy at Speaker Testing facility. There was an explosion that killed his best friend and gave Donald Major strange new powers.
What is it that sets you apart from your fellow superhero roommates?
My hair. It is big and streamlined for flying!
What was your greatest loss?
My greatest loss was under arm sweat. Under the right one to be exact.
Nitro G - Comic book fanatic trying to rid the wrongs of the world to right.
Fun facts about Nitro G:
- Nitro G has super strength, flight and energy manipulation.
- His weakness is arrogance and guilt.
- He is fighting to stop the pain in the world. He wants to save innocence people from enduring hardship.
- Nitro G is a 20 year old Italian-American male. He is basically every man, he has no special talents really. The only thing that makes him stand out (besides his super powers) is his artistic eye. He is a poet and artist at heart.
What is it that sets you apart from your fellow superhero roommates?
I would say the fact that I don't meet the height requirements for the rides in amusement parks Ha ha ha... ::Cricket:: ::Cricket:: ...ummm moving right along. I guess I would have to say my age, being the youngest in the house, I'm still a little inexperienced and have a lot of growing up to do. All of the other roommates have been out in the world longer than I have and have experienced a lot more than I have even begun to scratch at. I've come to learn that everyday you really do learn something new. I would also say that I'm quick on my feet, with thinking that is. I can make up a joke and have a comment like that! Bam, Bam, Bam! I've been told that I need a filter on my mouth sometimes, because some times the signals from my brain don't reach my mouth fast enough and I say what's ever on my mind. I also have a great sense of humor and comedic timing. I've been told my humor and wit is unmatchable and I dare someone to CHALLENGE ME!... I've also been told that I bring joy wherever I go. I have the uncanny ability to ease the tension of any situation and make people forget about their problems, I can make anyone laugh. One thing that is notable about me, I can't take anything serious, I don't know why. People waste too much time in life on being upset or worried. Relax, enjoy what ever comes your way. Man, I really went off on a tangent on that one, huh?
What do you normally do for the 4th of July?
Well I'm glad you asked that question. You see every Fourth of July I go down to Colonial Williamsburg and re-enact the American Revolution... ::Cricket:: ::Cricket:: ...ok, but seriously every Fourth of July I spend at home with my family in Staten Island. We always throw a huge party at my house and invite all my relatives and family friends. We usually have over a 100 people at my house. We spend the whole day barbecuing and drinking. I've been doing that every Fourth of July since I can remember. Well, except for that one Fourth of July when I ran the annual Fourth of July marathon. It was like five miles, man was I running. I was going so fast I must of ran like Mach one or something, no one could catch me...umm but I digress, so every year party at my house. If you want you're all more than welcome to come, the more the merrier. Although I usually only remember what happens before Two pm after that everything is a haze.
IRON ENFORCER - Never be scared; always be ready.
Fun facts about the Iron Enforcer:
- The Iron Enforcer has the most dense bone structure known to man due to high levels of calcium.
- He has a mind blowing death punch with his protruding right knuckle; and the only life form that withstand the punch is the HULK.
- The Iron Enforcer wields ultra high tech military weapons.
- Only has a 5 year life span, he is a time bomb.
- He has a fear of flying.
- Catch phrase: "Always out numbered; never out gunned"
What is it that sets you apart from your fellow superhero roommates?
I'm a serious contender, focused and self-disciplined in everything I undertake. while some contenders entered the competition on a lark, Steel's whole life has prepared him, leading up to this moment. Decades of preparedness. He knows what he wants and where he wants to go, and is prepared to do whatever it takes to arrive at his destination. My real satisfaction in life is not in the destination, BUT IN THE JOURNEY.
I understand you really enjoy poetry, can you give us your an excerpt from one your favorites?
"Life has more purpose, when your purpose is to enrich others' lives."
Lemuria - Latin beauty fights for the balance of mankind!
Fun facts about Lemuria:
- Lemuria can shoot laser beams and fire balls. She can levitate. She can suck the energy out of people, animals and plants. She can the energy of the sun in a lightorbis. When it is thrown and broken it can explode in a bright light, blinding temporarily.
- Her weakness is the dark and night.
- Fighting for a power balance, the balance of mankind.
- Catch phrase: "Hello boys!"
What is it that sets you apart from your fellow superhero roommates?
The thing that sets Lemuria apart from the other superhero would be her story. I believe it is the most well defined and researched.
If you were a vegetable what would you be and why?
A tomato because it needs a lot of sun and water to grow. When it has both it grows fast and wild with lots of fruit to feed many people.
LEVITY - Married gay man fights bullies with air.
Fun facts about Levity:
- Levity controls air molecules allowing him to create force fields and shoots blasts of air that can be strong enough to blast an enemy through concrete
- Absence of air is Levity's weakness. If he's in a vacuum he has nothing he can control.
- He fights for minorities and people who are "different." Fights especially for gays who are being harassed.
- Received his powers from being too close to a Mt. St. Helen's eruption.
What is it that sets you apart from your fellow superhero roommates?
What sets me apart is that I have more passion for superheroes and heroics than anyone else, I love superheroes so much that I've made a career for myself based on creating superheroes out of ordinary people, and that I'm the only hero who's hair color changes when I go from secret identity to hero...and, um....that....oh! Oh yeah! I'm gay.
Finish this joke: Two penguins walk into a bar......
Two penguins walk into a bar. After their long journey from the North, they head straight back to the bathroom and start to wash-up. Mid-cleaning, one turns to the other and says "Where's the soap?" and the other says "Yes, doesn't it."
Feedback - The Feedback Effect.
Fun facts about Feedback:
- Feedback has the ability to absorb special abilities and powers by playing certain video games.
- He possesses a "feedback field" which disrupts electronic equipment within 15 feet.
- His expertise at computer systems is unmatched.
- Power lines cause him headaches, and microwaves cause nausea.
- He is driven to find out why he is losing his memory in addition to fighting crime.
- Catch phrase: "Player 2, Game Over"
What is it that sets you apart from your fellow superhero roommates?
I suppose it is my background that sets me apart. Since I was five years old, I have been fantasizing about being a superhero. Luckily, I found a woman to spend my life with who doesn't mind! After my father died when I was 14, I looked to the characters of comic books for role models: Spider-Man, in particular. As I progressed through my teens, I became obsessed with the idea of one day making REAL web-shooters with an anaerobic synthetic compound similar to Spidey's web fluid, so I got into chemistry, and that eventually led me to computer science. After college, I found out what it was like to wear the "official" Spider-Man costume and worked for Marvel as a Spider-Man performer on the weekends. At the age of 25, I had grown up to be Spider-Man! (Well, okay, one of them anyway....) My life-long pursuit to be a superhero fostered a desire to truly help others and has led me to become involved in community service events and great organizations like Rotary International. Superheroes have been a constant influence in my life, and the posters, figurines, costumes, and books with which I surround myself serve as reminders how to live it.
How receptive are you to constructive criticism?
I get it. How receptive am I to "Feedback?" Very clever... I think there are opportunities to learn in every situation, even where you least expect it. Part of being a superhero, in my opinion, is having an open mind. That includes being willing to accept that you have aspects of your personality you can improve upon. It is hard to be receptive to constructive criticism when you don't have respect for the person giving it, which emphasizes the importance of having this respect for others. After all, you are only worthy of receiving the respect that you give.
Ty Veculus - This fireman is used to saving lives--it is his profession and superhero gift.
Fun facts about Ty Veculus:
- Tyveculus' super powers include super strength, amazing speed and resistance to fire. He also knows when someone is lying--he only hears the truth.
- His weakness is the if he breaks his integrity, he becomes weak. Also, he has to beware of beauty because "beauty can blind" the evil.
- Tyveculus is fighting for the 24 Elders who will help save the world. They do not know they are chosen yet so he must protect them until they come into power. Also, he is protecting everyone from harm.
- Catch phrase: "Good night." He says this when he is stressed out or someone surprises him.
- Tyveculus is an amazing and committed super hero.
What is it that sets you apart from your fellow superhero roommates?
I believe the main goal of my superhero roommates was to win. I believe what set me apart from them was I always believed it was more important to stay true to my creation than winning. Integrity means life, so no matter what challenge presented itself I believe I made the right choice; consequently, this protected me from embarrassing myself or my family. I believe some of my superhero roommates changed, even if it meant making a wrong decision, to gain what little advantage they could. I can say, with no regrets, that I was truthful and remained true to my Superhero's theme, "May integrity be your source of strength; it is stronger than any test could ever be!"
What kind of employment benefits do you get for being a gladiator?
I have spent over $1,000 on my costume, countless hours on my story, and burnt 100 hours of vacation to be on the show; Therefore, The only benefits I have received to be a Superhero is the smile on my children faces to see their Dad on TV and that's way cool with me!
Creature - Dumpster diver fights evil using all-natural weapons for the betterment of mankind.
Fun facts about Creature:
- Creature can use fruit and raw foods to save people and heal them. She can also shoot fire in a direct direction. She has a magic whip and she can throw knives with precision.
- Her hair being cut off would make her weak. She's also a manic depressive. Gumballs are also her weakness.
- Creature is fighting for Justice, good health, the environment and the greater good of humanity.
- Catchphrase: "Why not!"
- She is a fairy from another planet that landed here accidentally and regained her powers by eating fruit.
What is it that sets you apart from your fellow superhero roommates?
I really am Creature in real life: a raw vegan with dread locks who spins fire, practices precision bull whip, drives a waste vegetable oil car and blends her smoothies with pedal power. My super hero character is different than the others in that I truly am living my super hero life and while the others might have been making up hero lives to sound fantastic, I was making up my mundane life to sound more boring!
What's the worst job you've ever worked?
At one point, after graduating Valedictorian from my high school class, I worked in factories in Indiana - had thirteen jobs in two years (think I was on the wrong career path?). One of the most memorable jobs from that time period was making rear suspension for major auto companies. This job was so dangerous, workers had to wear ear plugs, goggles, leather gloves, full legged jeans, and steel toed boots just to step on the factory floor. Welding, bending steel, priming, painting, assembling . . . it was hard physical labor. I kicked quota butt for a few weeks. Before I got fired. I think I spot welded department store shelving after that. For a few weeks . . .
Cell Phone Girl - This young girl needs 4-bar zones to fight bad guy the modern way--with her cell phone.
Fun facts about Cell Phone Girl:
- Cell Phone Girl can teleport through any cell phone on cell phone waves. Her eyes work as a camera phone (they can take pictures). She can download information from a computer, i.e.: can learn Japanese, etc. She can use cell phone waves to move objects, from water to cars.
- Her cell phone is her special tool. She can shoot lasers out of her phone. Works as a great weapon.
- Her weakness is no cell service zones (i.e.: mountains, tunnels), the more time she spends with family and friends the more of a chance they will get cancer, she must charge once a day and hot guys are also an interference.
- She is fighting for mankind, helping people emotionally and physically. She helps people in car accidents or fashion emergencies.
- Catch phrase: "Can you hear me now?"
- Cell phone girl got her powers while she was working in a cell phone factory and there was an explosion. It was just 2 years ago.
What is it that sets you apart from your fellow superhero roommates?
Well, one thing we all have in common is that we are fighting to help people. My character is fighting to help people physically and emotionally. Life is hard and sometimes people need emotional and personal saving too. I love people and want to help them in any capacity that they need helping.
Have you ever lost your phone service due to missed payments?
No. I have not actually lost my phone service due to missed payments.