Anonymous Coward User ID: 7119213 United States 05/23/2012 03:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Good Story for once - Hearing-impaired New Hampshire boy inspires new Marvel Comics superhero Hearing-impaired New Hampshire boy inspires new Marvel Comics superhero a 4 year old devoted comic book fan with no hearing told his mother three weeks ago that he was no longer wearing the device because "superheroes don't wear blue ears," Fox affiliate WFXT reported. Alarmed by the boy's refusal, his mother, Christina D'Allesandro, emailed Marvel Comics in New York City, asking for assistance. The comic book publisher sent D'Allesandro a picture the next day of "Hawkeye," a superhero who lost 80 percent of his hearing and wears aids. The company then sent an image of its newest creation, a character called "Blue Ear," who it said was named after the boy, according to the station. Read more: [ link to www.foxnews.com] [ link to www.myfoxboston.com] |