Update: More Superheroes Running For DC Mayor

As I reported yesterday, lesbian superhero, Batwoman announced her candidacy for the office of mayor of Washington, DC.

Raw Story is now reporting that nearly all of the Justice League as well as Marvel superhero, Spider-Man are also seeking crackhead/stalker Marion Barry's old job.

Update: I have personally received emails from both the Batwoman and Green Lantern camps asking for my support and a comment on this posting from someone named "Clark" urging me to support Superman.

Having grown up on Justice League comic books, and because the Marvel superhero movies and the last two Batman movies totally rocked, I feel compelled to remain neutral.

(From Rawstory.com)

"DC Comics characters The Atom, Batgirl, Batwoman, Cyborg, Green Lantern, Superman and Wonder Woman, as well as Marvel Comics favorite Spider-Man, are running for mayor of the District of Columbia in a mock election put on by a campaign training organization.

The eight superhero candidates are "battling it out to determine who can lead our fair city through crucial issues ranging from the budget to the goings-on of evil villains," jovially reports Roll Call.

But, the paper adds, the campaign "is turning increasingly bitter, with the superheroes attacking each other via Twitter and in Web videos that are quickly going viral."

The New Organizing Institute is putting on the race, meant to teach the use of traditional campaign messaging tactics with new online tools---and a dose of irreverence.

Green Lantern, for example, highlights his capture of former D.C. mayor (and "local nuisance") Marion Berry as he accosted a woman in the night.

The Atom, meanwhile, spoofs Fox host Bill O'Reilly's notorious profanity-filled outtake in a NSFW video viewable here.

All the candidates' Web pages are gathered here.

Voting commences Friday on the NOI Web site. DC and Marvel do not appear to be involved in or condoning the faux contest."

Batwoman Announces DC Mayoral Campaign

In the wake of Barack Obama's historic election as the first African-American U.S. president, it was inevitable. DC Comics' first out, proud, lesbian, Jewish super hero, Batwoman announced her candidacy for mayor of the District of Columbia on Monday.

(From Batwomanfordc.com)

"Today, I Batwoman, proudly announce my candidacy for mayor of Washington, DC. I do so because I believe that we are in a monumental period in the history of our nation's capital that requires a different kind of leadership. We need a real hero for real equality.

My father, my personal hero, instilled in me a commitment to community, family and service. Because of this and my love of DC, I am committed to making our city the most livable city on earth.

I have spent a majority of my adult fighting against corruption and crime as a superhero. I now look to continue my service to the people of DC by working to reduce violent crime, ensure that all residents are able to see a doctor when ill and that every person is able to marry the person they love."

For Batwoman's complete backstory (or should that be "bat-story"?) go to Wikipedia.com.