Comic book legend Stan Lee returns with the second season of this smash hit reality show.\r\n
\r\nMeet the ten new wannabe saviours fighting for the chance to be immortalised in comic form.\r\n
\r\nIn a twist to the first series, this year's entrants will also face an evil villain known only as Dr. Dark. His identity will remain a secret until the finale episode so expect shocks galore.<\/p>","url":"2008/7/24/Sci-Fi-Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Superhero-Group-Jul08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Who Wants To Be A Superhero - Group"},{"captionHeading":"Stan Lee","caption":"
From thousands of hopefuls, legendary comic-book creator Stan has chosen ten lucky finalists to move into a secret lair. \r\n
\r\nOver the course of the series, he'll test their mettle to see if they have what it takes to prove that they truly are super.<\/p>","url":"2008/7/24/Sci-Fi-Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Superhero-Stan-Lee-Jul08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Stan Lee"},{"captionHeading":"Basura (aka Aja De Coudreaux)","caption":"
Superpowers:<\/b> Communicates with and is aided by insects of all kinds; turns trash into treasure and reshapes rubbish into robots.
\r\nVulnerability:<\/b> Because she lives in a pile of junk, she sometimes has trouble finding the cool gadgets she has made.
\r\nNemesis:<\/b> Self-doubt in any form.
\r\nCatchphrase:<\/b> \"Looks like it's gonna get messy!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/7/24/Sci-Fi-Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Superhero-Basura-Jul08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Basura"},{"captionHeading":"Parthenon (aka Dan Williams)","caption":"
Superpowers:<\/b> An ancient gauntlet called the Armaguard grants him super-strength, limited invulnerability, and flight.
\r\nVulnerability:<\/b> Can use only one of his powers at a time, and all his powers have specific limitations.
\r\nNemesis:<\/b> Victor Triumph, a.k.a. Victorious — a treasure-hunter seeking gemstones to increase his powers.
\r\nCatchphrase:<\/b> \"Rock on!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/7/24/Sci-Fi-Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Superhero-Parthenon-Jul08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Parthenon"},{"captionHeading":"Mindset (aka Phillip Allen)","caption":"
Superpowers:<\/b> Telekinesis. Telepathy and limited precognition give him a \"danger sense.\"
\r\nVulnerability:<\/b> Is in poor physical shape. Averse to physical activity and prone to gain weight because he finds our foods so enticing.
\r\nNemesis:<\/b> Sigmus, a Galactic Starlord from Mindset's future. One of seven responsible for the arms race that destroys the universe.
\r\nCatchphrase:<\/b> \"For the Future!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/7/24/Sci-Fi-Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Superhero-Mindset-Jul08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Mindset"},{"captionHeading":"Whip-Snap (aka Paula Thomas)","caption":"
Superpowers:<\/b> Gets her powers from her whip, which she wields with pinpoint accuracy. In severe circumstances, she can turn her foes to dust.
\r\nVulnerability:<\/b> Incapable of becoming physically close to other individuals. Susceptible to all health ailments. Suffers from asthma.
\r\nNemesis:<\/b> Anyone who harms or disrespects Mother Earth.
\r\nCatchphrase:<\/b> \"I'll whip you to unconsciousness and snap you back into reality!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/7/24/Sci-Fi-Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Superhero-Whip-Snap-Jul08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Whip-Snap"},{"captionHeading":"Mr. Mitzvah (aka Ivan Wilzig)","caption":"
Superpowers:<\/b> Flight, night vision, super-strength, enhanced senses. Uses his Star of David paddle to deflect any attack.
\r\nVulnerability:<\/b> Non-kosher foods (pork, lobster, shrimp).
\r\nNemesis:<\/b> Purveyors of hate.
\r\nCatchphrase:<\/b> \"Oy, vey!\" and \"Mazel tov!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/7/24/Sci-Fi-Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Superhero-Mr-Mitzvah-Jul08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Mr. Mitzvah"},{"captionHeading":"Braid (aka Crystal Clark)","caption":"
Superpowers:<\/b> Shape-shifter. Her rainbow eyelids can take digital snapshots and video. Transforms into Braid with her Prism Stone.
\r\nVulnerability:<\/b> If her braids are cut, bleached or undone, her powers are all but lost. Some magnetic fields impede her computerlike abilities.
\r\nNemesis:<\/b> Toober Dac — the master of an alien race called Cyberiniks from the far-off galaxy Damn Nation.
\r\nCatchphrase:<\/b> \"By the Power of the Prism!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/7/24/Sci-Fi-Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Superhero-Braid-Jul08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Braid"},{"captionHeading":"Hyper-Strike (aka John Stork)","caption":"
Superpowers:<\/b> Hyper-Strike is a martial-arts virtuoso who can turn his own sweat into a weapon.
\r\nVulnerability:<\/b> He is not very intellectual and has a poor sense of direction. He sweats profusely and uncontrollably, which can be socially awkward.
\r\nNemesis:<\/b> Komodo, a humanoid lizard and ferocious martial artist bent on becoming the world's greatest fighter.
\r\nCatchphrase:<\/b> \"Hyper…Hyper…BLAST!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/7/24/Sci-Fi-Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Superhero-Hyper-Strike-Jul08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Hyper-Strike"},{"captionHeading":"The Defuser (aka Jarrett Crippen)","caption":"
Superpowers:<\/b> A loner and expert at gadgetry and invention, his specialty is non-lethal weaponry. His powers include enhanced speed, strength, hearing and eyesight.
\r\nVulnerability:<\/b> Sensitivity to bright light — he must wear protective eyewear in intense sunlight. He refuses to use firearms.
\r\nNemesis:<\/b> Drug dealers.
\r\nCatchphrase:<\/b> \"When the Defuser's around, bad guys are going down!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/7/24/Sci-Fi-Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Superhero-The-Defuser-Jul08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"The Defuser"},{"captionHeading":"Ms. Limelight (aka Trisha Paytas)","caption":"
Superpowers:<\/b> Her powers emulate those of characters in action movies: Anything they can do, she can do!
\r\nVulnerability:<\/b> She has very sensitive legs: If someone tells her to \"break a leg,\" it really breaks!
\r\nNemesis:<\/b> Any evil or ill-intentioned person.
\r\nCatchphrase:<\/b> \"Lights…Camera…Action!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/7/24/Sci-Fi-Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Superhero-Ms-Limelight-Jul08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Ms. Limelight "},{"captionHeading":"Hygena (aka Melody Mooney)","caption":"
Superpowers:<\/b> Hygena fights crime and grime with weapons created from cleaning tools. She is protected by a magic necklace.
\r\nVulnerability:<\/b> The Wall of Funk causes her to lose her cleaning abilities. Mess, dirt and grime distract her. Hay fever clouds her senses.
\r\nNemesis:<\/b> The Dirt Devil who controls the Wall of Funk.
\r\nCatchphrase:<\/b> \"Fighting Grime and Crime!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/7/24/Sci-Fi-Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Superhero-Hygena-Jul08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Hygena"}];