Comments on: "I LIKE FIGHTING CRIME HERE!"

"I LIKE FIGHTING CRIME HERE!"

luftmensch — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:07:50 -0800

Captain Jackson (not to be confused with the other one), along with his teammates Crimefighter Girl and the Queen of Hearts, patrolled the streets of Jackson, Michigan and made celebrity appearances and public service announcements while working in hand with Jackson police. But it's time to turn in the cape: after a DWI, the Captain's identity is revealed. While not exactly Batman, Captain Jackson was one of the few real-life superheroes working to help the public in costume. Will someone take up the tights? A few tips for aspiring superheroes.

By: Gator

Gator — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:31:52 -0800

Fortunately, the guy was in "civilian clothes" when he was arrested. That being the case, I wonder how the reporter "got wind of it" -- although I suppose it's pretty silly to think that a metric boatload of people all over town didn't already know the team's true identities.

By: Astro Zombie

Astro Zombie — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:35:26 -0800

My superhero name will be "The Brown Fog."

By: Gator

Gator — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:41:58 -0800

And I shall be your archnemesis, the Obsidian Djinn! (Ganked from here).

By: pyramid termite

pyramid termite — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 21:02:51 -0800

look! it's captain jackson's jacktown cave! black holes are easier to escape than jackson ... and much pleasanter to live in

By: pyramid termite

pyramid termite — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 21:08:36 -0800

i should probably explain a little better ... i went to one of the centers in jackson a few years ago and representatives of the kkk were openly handing out literature in the concourse ... downtown is deader than shit ... the two major industries are the power company and the state prison ... and traisping around in a superhero costume is probably the most interesting thing anyone's done there in years it's a dump

By: pyramid termite

pyramid termite — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 21:09:02 -0800

that's "shopping centers"

By: Anders Levant

Anders Levant — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 21:41:57 -0800

every superhero needs laser feet and black-on-black business cards

By: lupus_yonderboy

lupus_yonderboy — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 22:07:05 -0800

I find this very touching in a silly sort of way.

By: doctor_negative

doctor_negative — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 22:09:38 -0800

Not to be be confused with Action Jackson or Captain Action

By: fenriq

fenriq — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 23:21:31 -0800

I find this guy touched in a silly but well-intentioned way. I'm glad he didn't get the crap kicked out of him or anything like that. Though superheroes should know better than to drink and drive. In Santa Cruz, we had a meter feeding clown as our local superhero for a while, until the cops arrested him. And let him go but I don't think he's around anymore.

By: HuronBob

HuronBob — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 02:23:11 -0800

I grew up in Jackson...and live about 35 miles away now. This guy probably WAS one of the more interesting things happening. And probably did some good along the way. My opinion....(if anyone cares)..the reporter is a jerk...outing him wasn't necessary.

By: Baby_Balrog

Baby_Balrog — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:41:22 -0800

Please Captain Jackson - Please if you're out there somewhere reading this - come to Kalamazoo. We'll forgive you and we really need your help. The cops here suck alot. Captain Kalamazoo!

By: Baby_Balrog

Baby_Balrog — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:42:04 -0800

Yeah - this whole story kinda broke my heart.

By: Smedleyman

Smedleyman — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:07:01 -0800

Too tempting.