Master Legend
Encyclopedia
Master Legend is a "real-life superhero
" and social activist from Winter Park, Florida
(near Orlando, Florida
) in the United States
. Master Legend gained national attention in the 1068/1069 issue of Rolling Stone
Magazine The magazine featured a nine-page article about the superhero subculture in America and focused on Master Legend and his sidekick, Ace. He graduated from John Ehret High School
in Marrero, Louisiana
in the class of 1982 and is featured in the 2008 documentary film "Your Friendly Neighborhood Hero".
In January 2009 In April 2009, he was featured in an interview with BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James
. On May 30, 2009, Master Legend was interviewed by Fifth Base, an internet radio show based in Orlando. He detailed his many adventures, which included his abuse by a child molester, overview and details of his armor, and disclosure regarding his nemeses. Master Legend received a certificate of commendation from the Orange County Sheriff's Department. He continues to fight crime with his police friends. With his great friends in the Justice Crusaders, he leads a crusade to help the forgotten veterans and homeless people and their children. A self-proclaimed trained fighting battle machine that will do all it takes to protect the innocent, he possesses a high-voltage tazer gun, a Justice Van, body protection and gifts for the homeless, which include food, water, clothing, and toys. In the summer of 2011, Master Legend was featured in HBO's Superheroes series. On September 16, 2011, the Orlando Sentinel
ran an article on Master Legend and the Justice Crusades - Symbiote, Purple Lotus and Se7ven - detailing their adventures in downtown Orlando as they attempted to help the poor and homeless in the community.
Master Legend has become quite the local celebrity, has many fans around the world, and is regular attraction in Orlando's downtown nightlife. Party goers regularly recognize him and ask to pose for pictures with the hero. His presence is not without criticism, and some wonder whether he entices violence. Master Legend himself has claimed to be in more than 1,000 fist fights, shot twice and involved in numerous gang battles. Various of the community believe he is enabling homelessness while others believe he is a "weirdo". He and his real-life superhero compatriots have also created the non-profit Team Justice, Inc. to provide emergency help (clothing medical care, food, and so forth) to those in need.
Real-life superhero
Real-life superheroes are people who engage in different forms of activism using the thematic device of the costumed superhero, many of them adopting pseudonyms and wearing custom-made outfits. They perform services that they believe benefit the community in a variety of ways, but which may be...
" and social activist from Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
(near Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
) in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Master Legend gained national attention in the 1068/1069 issue of Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
Magazine The magazine featured a nine-page article about the superhero subculture in America and focused on Master Legend and his sidekick, Ace. He graduated from John Ehret High School
John Ehret High School
John Ehret High School is a four-year public high school serving grades 9-12 located in unincorporated Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, near Marrero....
in Marrero, Louisiana
Marrero, Louisiana
Marrero is a census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. Marrero is on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area...
in the class of 1982 and is featured in the 2008 documentary film "Your Friendly Neighborhood Hero".
In January 2009 In April 2009, he was featured in an interview with BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James
Greg James (DJ)
Greg James is a British radio DJ at BBC Radio 1.Having previously had experience at BBC Radio Norfolk and Galaxy North East, James started presenting the Early Breakfast show in October 2007, replacing the previous incumbents of the slot, JK and Joel...
. On May 30, 2009, Master Legend was interviewed by Fifth Base, an internet radio show based in Orlando. He detailed his many adventures, which included his abuse by a child molester, overview and details of his armor, and disclosure regarding his nemeses. Master Legend received a certificate of commendation from the Orange County Sheriff's Department. He continues to fight crime with his police friends. With his great friends in the Justice Crusaders, he leads a crusade to help the forgotten veterans and homeless people and their children. A self-proclaimed trained fighting battle machine that will do all it takes to protect the innocent, he possesses a high-voltage tazer gun, a Justice Van, body protection and gifts for the homeless, which include food, water, clothing, and toys. In the summer of 2011, Master Legend was featured in HBO's Superheroes series. On September 16, 2011, the Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel
The Orlando Sentinel is the primary newspaper of the Orlando, Florida region. It was founded in 1876. The Sentinel is owned by Tribune Company and is overseen by the Chicago Tribune. As of 2005, the Sentinel’s president and publisher was Kathleen Waltz; she announced her resignation in February 2008...
ran an article on Master Legend and the Justice Crusades - Symbiote, Purple Lotus and Se7ven - detailing their adventures in downtown Orlando as they attempted to help the poor and homeless in the community.
Master Legend has become quite the local celebrity, has many fans around the world, and is regular attraction in Orlando's downtown nightlife. Party goers regularly recognize him and ask to pose for pictures with the hero. His presence is not without criticism, and some wonder whether he entices violence. Master Legend himself has claimed to be in more than 1,000 fist fights, shot twice and involved in numerous gang battles. Various of the community believe he is enabling homelessness while others believe he is a "weirdo". He and his real-life superhero compatriots have also created the non-profit Team Justice, Inc. to provide emergency help (clothing medical care, food, and so forth) to those in need.