A “holiday” dreamed up by comic book creators to celebrate their favorite fantasy characters does not appear to be immune from political interference.  

It’s been 20-plus years since Marvel employees unleashed National Superhero Day upon the world.  

Based on a recent flurry of activity across the social mediasphere, it would appear that pols and activists, though somewhat late, are excited about joining the party.  

Hero Worship

It’s #NationalSuperheroDay so let’s do this right pic.twitter.com/hUjFKg6w1N

— Andrew Aydin (@andrewaydin) April 28, 2016

“March” co-author Andrew Aydin knows civil rights icon John Lewis of Georgia is the real deal .  

Sidekickin’ It

Mighty Mitchell is a young superhero fighting for #CuresNow: https://t.co/lg9jNXpm7r Happy #NationalSuperHeroDay! pic.twitter.com/ygNvPZvxmw

— Gus Bilirakis (@RepGusBilirakis) April 28, 2016

Florida Republican Gus Bilirakis is fine with getting the other guy’s back.  

The Distress Call

On #NationalSuperheroDay, please support @BernieSanders– one of the few real superheroes fighting for us right now!! pic.twitter.com/douKliqJU7

— World For Bernie (@WorldForBernie) April 28, 2016

Fans of White House hopeful Bernard Sanders won’t back down .  

Vote or Die

In honor of #NationalSuperheroDay, which free market hero would you be?

— AFP (@AFPhq) April 28, 2016

These are worse than being able to calm jittery squirrels.  

A Wing and a Prayer

It’s #NationalSuperheroDay! Wishing @MarcoRubio would fly in and save our this election. Retweet if you agree! pic.twitter.com/e9Koz0q9gw

— OnlyMarco2016 (@OnlyMarco2016) April 28, 2016

Breaking up is hard to do, right Sen. Rubio?  

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