- Hero High
"Hero High" was a cartoon series created by
Filmation that aired as part of the "Kid Superpower Hour with Shazam! " It was about a high school where young superheroes were taught how to use their powers and fight crime. Originally intended to be a new entry in Filmation's long-running line of "Archie" cartoon series, the1981 series was altered at the last minute because the company's rights to the "Archie" characters had expired [ [http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jackson_king/archive/2003/12/04/1141.aspx Jim Hill Media: 2003-12-04] ] ; nevertheless, one can easily tell which was originally the Archie character, the Reggie character, et cetera.Main characters
* Captain
California : Owns a flying surfboard called Wipeout and has a "mega smile" that blinds opponents or functions as a laser beam.
* Glorious Gal: Has superhuman strength, the ability to fly, and occasionally receives mental images of a crime in progress.
* Misty Magic: Casts magic spells which often backfire or have unforeseen consequences.
* Weatherman: Can change the weather but his changes aren't precise.
* Punk Rock: Can play devastating rock music.
* Rex Ruthless: Activates an arsenal of gadgets with a press of his belt buckle.
* Dirty Trixie: Uses a variety of underhanded tricks and other devices hidden in her pocket pouch.
* Bratman: Would throw seismic tantrums.Availability
The show is available on
DVD with the episodes presented in syndication order.References
External links
* [http://www.bcdb.com/cartoons/Filmation_Associates/H-R/The_Kid_Super_Power_Hour/Hero_High/index.html Big Cartoon DataBase: Hero High]
* [http://www.toonarific.com/show.php?s_search=hero+high&Button_Update=Search&show_id=1660 Toonarific Cartoons: Hero High]
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