When people think of superhero cities, they think Gotham, Metropolis, or New York. El Paso does not usually come up in that conversation. I am not even sure if it really should, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be proud of the heroes we do have. The Sun City has quietly built a small but unique collection of comic book heroes and larger-than-life figures spanning both Marvel and DC, and even one legendary action icon who earned his bones right here in our streets. In honor of National Superhero Day, here is a look at every hero El Paso can officially call its own. There really aren’t many, but they are definitely worth talking about!
El Paso’s Marvel Hero: Shooting Star Brought the Sun City to the Comics in 1981
Before anyone knew Blue Beetle’s address, Marvel Comics was already putting El Paso on the map. Shooting Star, real name Victoria Starwin, is a born-and-raised El Pasoan and a founding…..