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One part of the RLSH costume that seems to get a lot of attention is headwear.  This is going to be a 5-part series where we explore some...

Public perception of the RLSH movement is going to be primarily based on 3 things: superficial perceptions, actions, and any known...

This is a project idea that I will definitely need help on. Project: RLSH Anthology Comic Goal: Self-publish. Anything above cost goes...

While the RLSH movement has been pretty strong since about 1998 (yes, there have been some heroes before then, but I’m talking in...

Hero identity creation is highly personal and is a topic that has come up several times recently.  If you are new and are trying to...

Mental fortitude is the ability to have a clear mindset, maintain one's goals, and retain mental strength in the face of adversity or...

These are anecdotes from active and retired RLSH regarding their superhero activities and relationships.  For anonymity, I have redacted...

RLSH are typically not interested in lethal weapons. Instead, the use of non-lethal tools is preferred. Stun tools are one item that is...

This is a hypothetical for the RLSH community to consider. Should there be suggested minimal levels of performance for RLSH to strive to...

Most RLSH tend to carry some sort of first aid on them.  All RLSH that I have asked, have stated that they are First Aid, CPR, AED...

The Real Life Superhero (RLSH) subculture should make you think of comic books.  People within the community are attempting to emulate...

When a situation occurs that is traumatic to a person(s), it helps to be aware of the types of people you may encounter.  Awareness can...

HOPE events (aka United Earth Hopeforce) were started in 2010 by Razorhawk.  The first one took place in San Diego, CA on July 24, 2010. ...

We don’t have superpowers, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be our most optimal selves.  According to Medical News Today , bio-hacking is a...

This is a list of some different types of toxic people, their usual characteristics, and some guidance on how to handle them. Most of...

Learning how to observe your surroundings is a useful skill that we often overlook, unless we’re watching a Sherlock Holmes tv show or...

This ‘From The Rooftops’ was addressed to previously retired RLSH who have stepped back into active mode.  I have asked these...

Training scenarios are nothing new.  We see it with X-Men training in the Danger Room, Batman training in the batcave, starfleet officers...

De-escalation training gives you some skills in defusing high tension or potentially threatening situations through communication and...

Can you be a superhero if you have no powers? The Tick, pilot episode, 2001 This is a question that is often asked in jest, as if we’re...