When darkness falls over Seattle, a masked crusader emerges from the shadows. His name? Phoenix Jones – a charismatic cage fighter, hell-bent on ridding the streets of criminals. Welcome to the world of real life superheroes: ordinary people who put on outrageous costumes and head out to fight crime. Phoenix’s team of superhero sidekicks have all turned against him. They say he’s no hero and in 2020, it’s Phoenix who finds himself on the wrong side of the law. So is Phoenix a model citizen fighting for a better world? Or is he a fraudster who used a superhero identity to disguise his own crimes? Journalist David Weinberg sets out on a wild journey to find out.
The Superhero Complex is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio.
For more from Novel visit novel.audio
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/01/22 • 3 min
3 Listeners
The Superhero Complex - Introducing: The Superhero Complex
Transcript
Around two thousand and nine, the rumors started to spread
Speaker 1stories of a masked vigilante jumping out of the shadows to help the citizens of Seattle. A guy in a skin tight rubber suit, tall and pretty ripped. He wore a hooded rubber mask that covered his eyes like the Batman cowl. He had black gloves and a black chest plate molded into a six pack with a gold chevron across the chest. One night,
Introducing: The Superhero Complex Top Questions Answered
Who is the masked vigilante known as Phoenix Jones?
Phoenix Jones is a masked vigilante who gained attention in Seattle around 2009.
What did Phoenix Jones wear as his superhero outfit?
Phoenix Jones wore a skin-tight rubber suit, a hooded rubber mask, black gloves, and a black chest plate with a gold chevron.
What were some of the actions performed by Phoenix Jones and his crew, the Rain City Superheroes?
Phoenix Jones and his crew claimed to have chased away car thieves, stopped muggings, and broke up fights.
Why did Phoenix Jones and the Rain City Superheroes aim to strike fear into Seattle's criminals?
The goal of Phoenix Jones and the Rain City Superheroes was to strike fear into the hearts of Seattle's criminals to deter crime.
What allegations did Phoenix Jones make about his combat experiences?
Phoenix Jones claimed to have been in knife fights, taken down gunmen, and stopped a sex trafficking ring.
What happened to Phoenix Jones when he was caught with suspected cocaine?
Phoenix Jones was caught with four grams of suspected cocaine, which resulted in legal consequences for him.
What themes does the podcast explore about Phoenix Jones?
The podcast delves into Phoenix Jones' personal life, actions, and whether he is viewed as a hero or a misguided vigilante.
What can listeners expect from this podcast series?
The podcast promises danger, heartbreak, friendship, betrayal, and chase scenes as it challenges listeners' beliefs about who the real heroes are.
Does the podcast focus solely on Phoenix Jones, or does it cover broader themes?
While the podcast explores the story of Phoenix Jones, it also aims to challenge listeners' beliefs about the concept of heroism in general.
What is the title of this episode of the podcast?
The title of this episode is "Introducing: The Superhero Complex".
Show more Questions
Show more Questions
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-superhero-complex-202289/introducing-the-superhero-complex-20519392"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to introducing: the superhero complex on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy