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| The birth of VOLT-A woman with common sense Mild mannered Cora Littleton had just laid down with a migraine after watching 36 straight hours of Fox News coverage of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, 3 Bush press conferences, and interviews with Karl Rove, Anne Coulter and Erik Prince. She was nearly asleep when a massive thunderstorm broke out and a gigantic bolt of lightning hit the yellow ribbon bumper sticker on her SUV and ricocheted into her microwave. The resulting radioactive explosion caused a sledgehammer hanging on the wall above her head to dislodge and strike her directly on the left temple. It was then that she realized two things...1-the combination of events made her invincible and 2-war only causes death and destruction of innocent people and that it is never an answer. Now she uses her newfound talents and accouterments- the lightning bolt of peace and a the hammer of common sense to free the world of its inability to solve its problems without war and violence. |
| Anita Brake had worked her way up the ranks at WalMart. She was now night manager and could afford to feed her children with only the occassional visit to the food bank. On what seemed like an ordinary morning, after finishing her shift and picking up her paycheck, she headed to the corner store. She planned to cash her check, and pick up some Spam as a treat for her family's lunch. After receiving her cash, minus the 10% fee the store charged her, she walked to her car, hoping that it would start one more time. Suddenly, a big SUV sped through the parking lot and she had to jump out of it's path, sending her money flying. As she desperately searched in the bushes for coins, she came across a strange device. It resembled a clock, but, when she pointed at certain objects, like the SUV and the Walmart, it began to beep. She had discovered the INJUSTOMETER!! She knew that she was destined to use the device to seek out and expose injustice wherever it lurked. She traded her Walmart apron for a shiny pink cape and never again ate Spam. JUSTICIA was born! |
The Voice of the People Mild-mannered reporter Victoria Price worked for her local Faux News affiliate until she was forced by management to make changes to a story that implicated dairy giant and Faux News advertiser Nossel Foods in the adulteration of baby formulas to increase profits. Ms. Price refused and was fired. Now she uses all her investigative skills to root out injustice everywhere and making it known with her power the Voice of the People. VP aka The Voice uses her powers to amplify the voice of the people which she knows is the voice of Power and Peace. |
| Hilda Boomgarden, a reknowned biochemist, was developing a cure for war and violence. Her chemical compound, nearly complete, was considered a threat to Lockheed Martin, Blackwater, Halliburton and other war profiteers. Hilda was perfecting her chemical compound late one night when a suspicious explosion occurred in her lab. The force of the explosion caused the vial in her hand to burst and spray into her face. The chemical compound was destroyed, but not before changing Hilda forever. Although her face was severely scarred, Hilda became more peaceful and, in turn, more powerful. As the Administration continued to declare that war was the only means of safety, Hilda's shield of peace proved to be more powerful at protecting the world than any military weapon. Now known as The PeaceMaker, Hilda seeks to shield and protect all victims of war and violence. |
| The Observer Peacemaking may require a trip to the fabric store or thrift shop for some catchy attire, but otherwise, you can be a peace super-shero with the skills you already have! Take this unassuming woman - she likes to listen and take notes. She asks questions and takes pictures. Sometimes she just stands there, looking pink. Being present in a situation, watching and listening, can change the dynamic of what happens or can prevent something violent from taking place. International observers have used this technique during elections and in conflict situations. Armed only with a pen and paper, maybe a camera and some good walking shoes (whatever color you like), The Observer shows that powerful peacemaking can be accomplished with the most simple, affordable and readily available tools we have. The pen is mightier (and a lot easier to carry) than the sword! |
| Veritas, the proclaimer of Truth In a world weary of lies and deceit, one woman dared to expose the liars that were responsible for the turmoil. Veronica Paix, once an anthropologist and historian, had spent her life researching the origin of the nature of goddesses of Roman mythology. Of particular interest was Veritas, the Roman Goddess of Truth. In an effort to find guidance in these troubled times, Veronica set out to find the mythical lasso of truth and Veritas’ hiding place. While on this quest, Veronica was caught in an earthquake. When she came to, she found that she had fallen into a tunnel landing near an underground well. Looking for a way out she stumbled upon the fabled lasso of truth. But she still had to find a way out. For two days she wondered through tunnels finally emerging with new resolve. Taking the name of the legendary goddess, Veronica vowed to denounce liars of the world in an effort to mobilize people to right the wrongs that were motivated by greed and a general disregard for the welfare of the common person. Now known to the world as Veritas and armed with the lasso of truth she is challenging the culture of deceit that has become the norm. |
The Organizer Soft-spoken Alice planned to retire gracefully. She was napping to the cable news noise about war and economic collapse when the titanium in her knees began to pick up energy from a nearby CodePink meeting. The next thing she knew, her hair took on a fuscia tint. Her hands tingled with a magnetic force that attracted antiwar leaflets from all parts of the city. Her voice got stronger, her picket line stamina returned and she jumped off the couch with the super-power of Direct Action Organizing. |
| CODEPINK Austin WOMEN FOR PEACE |
| The stories behind the Supersheroes |
Flame & The Liar Catcher The youngest of the Super(s)heroes, Flame and The Liar Catcher obtained their superpowers by studying hard and being very smart. These Peace Girls quickly learned the truth about war and how to bring about peace. With her Flame of Remembrance, Flame makes sure that the sacrifices of those affected by war are not forgotten. The Liar Catcher, with her lie catching net, wins liars over with her sweet, innocent smile. |
| Early in the 21st century, the world entered a dark age when deception, ignorance, greed, disenfranchisement, and strife were rampant. As the quality of life deteriorated, citizens banded together to change the downward spiral. Some of these citizens took on special powers. Here are their stories: |
