December 31, 2011: "Superfriends of Metropolis" Named Among Geek Heroes of 2011
The CNN blog site, Geek Out! has named the Superfriends of Metropolis and Superman fan, Mike Meyer among it's geek heroes for 2011.
When news broke back in September that a "Superman" fan in Granite City, Illinois, had his large collection stolen, the comic book geek community came together to help.
Coordinated by the fan group, Superfriends of Metropolis, collectors donated Superman memorabilia to the victim, Mike Meyer.
When the thief was caught and his collection returned, Meyer donated what he received to the St. Louis Childrens' Hospital, complete with an appearance by Supes himself.
It was a feat worthy of the Man of Steel.
Other individuals named to the list include Steve Jobs (Apple Co-founder), actor George Takei (Star Trek's Mr. Sulu), and author George R.R. Martin ("Song of Ice and Fire" series).
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