THE COMIC-BOOK SUPERHERO REJECT PILE.

The Plant. Has awesome vegetative power that can crack sidewalks and split rocks. Moves very, very slowly, so evildoers never notice him until it’s too late.

Absolution Man. With cowl and cape, this ordained Lutheran minister roams the night granting absolution to sincerely repentant villains. They call him the Dark Knight of the Soul.

The Crumpet. Absorbs butter at a prodigious rate.

Captain McKean County. Protects Bradford, Smethport, and the surrounding area from various forestry crimes.

Independentman. Steadfastly refuses to sign a contract with any major comic-book publisher, preferring to self-publish through CreateSpace.

The Accountant. His preternatural ability to detect financial irregularities has stopped many a supervillain’s evil plan.