All-Star SuperHero Team For Earth Month

 

I randomly thought of this topic at the 11th hour on Earth day, and while it spun around in my head to write it or not. I decided hell although I missed it for Earth day, April still is Earth Month and today is National Super Hero Day, as such I charged ahead with writing it. Keeping it short and simple here are 5 superheroes, neighborhood heroes, whatever you want to call them. Whose powers and mission statements. come from or to protect Mother Earth, and if needed this would be the team I'd call.

5. Toxie

Every team needs some sort of comic relief and Toxie would be that guy. Toxie is the main character of the Toxic Avenger film series, which were some low budget B movie trilogy during the 80's with a belated sequel in 2000. While the film series was rated R, in the early 90's a cartoon debuted changing the name to Toxic Crusader and taking a more environmentally kid-friendly approach.

Toxie was a meek young man named Melvin who accidentally came in contact with a toxin and became a super human. He then set out to fight off industrial polluters in his fictional hometown.

4. Swamp Thing

Swamp Thing is a DC Comics character depending on who you ask he is either a B level comic book character or C level. Swamp Thing is a a half human/half plant matter creature. He was a brilliant scientist named Alec Holland, and depending on which origin story is crafted one or another a bad accident forced him to merge with the swamps of Louisiana. He has superhuman strength, can manipulate any forms of plant. He also has regenerative ability, limiting the amount of damage inflicted upon him. He has made it his duty to protect the swamp land in which he lives, and the environment in general.

Swamp Thing has been portrayed in two live-action films, and two live-action television series. As well as a cartoon, and guest appearances on several other DC animated films and TV shows. Swamp Thing is the intelligent yet brooding and moody member of the team. 

3. Aquaman

Aquaman is the King of the seven seas. Aquaman's name beneath the seas is Orin and above ground it's Arthur Curry or A.C. He is a half-human, half-Atlantean, the son of the Queen of Atlantis and a human lighthouse keeper. He can communicate and call out for help all forms of marine life, with the ability to establish bonds with them. He has superhuman strength as a result of his Atlantean heritage and can breath underwater indefinitely. He is seen as the protector of the sea and everything that encompasses the sea.

Aquaman would be the overly confident borderline cocky member of the team. With his superior strength and other powers making him very sure of himself. Aquaman is one of DC Comics most popular comic characters, he has appeared in four live action films portrayed by Jason Mamoa, a live action incarnation of the series Smallville, and numerous cartoons.

2. Storm

A legendary member of the X-men team. Storm is a mutant capable of controlling the elements with her powers. She was born Ororo Munroe to a Kenyan princess mother and an American father who was a photographer. Her powers began to demonstrate during her Manipulating the weather is definitely a good skill to have if your trying to protect the one thing (mother nature) that grants you those specific powers. Her connection to earth is so strong, deep emotional states can cause severe uncontrollable weather events. She can also use her powers to fly and is a skilled hand to hand combat fighter. 

 Storm is a headstrong and fearless woman, who shows a great of compassion for others and is very loyal to her teammates. She has been portrayed by both Halle Berry and Alexandra Shipp in X-men live action films, and numerous X-men featured cartoons.

1. Captain Planet

Without a doubt the most well known eco-hero in pop culture. During the mid-90's Captain Planet was a very popular cartoon that aired on TBS, co-created by Barbara Pyle and Ted Turner. Captain Planet is an humanoid figure created through the power of five rings held by individuals dubbed The Planeteers. When needed the powers of wind, fire, water, earth, and heart combine and Captain Planet is called to action. He has the ability to fly, become invisible, and use the powers of the respective rings to manipulate the elements. 

Captain Planet has a dry sense of humor, but is a very noble individual. He cares tremendously about saving the environment, and will do what is needed to save the planet. Captain Planet has never been in a live action film, but he was featured in books, toys, and video games back in the 90's.