by Dr. Kane Anderson

1. HARD HEROES AND
SUPER-GO GO BOYS
Dr. Kane Anderson
Hendrix College

2. Billed alternatively as “LA’s only Superhero – Lycra – Leather – Latex Party!” (2010 flier)
and “LA’s Hottest Superhero /Tight Gear Party” (2012 flier), Hard Heroes is a site where
LGBTQ+ fans play with the expectations of gender and sexuality

3. Super-Naked? A “go go hero” performer at Hard Heroes “wears” an Aquaman costume
that focuses attention on his muscles by exaggerating them. ©Kane Anderson 2010

4. HARD HEROES AND
SUPER-GO GO BOYS
Dr. Kane Anderson
Hendrix College