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Herocopia, the officially sanctioned, fan-developed website for all things relating to the award winning comic series, Astro City. Biographies of heroes and villains. Information on special places. Insights on supporting cast, ordinary citizens and events. Background details on weapons, headquarters, gadgets and gear. Along with histories, issue summaries, annotations, time-lines, and fan speculation galore. It's all here and we welcome you to join in the fun. Focus On... The Furst Family Astra Furst Rex Zorus Julius Furst Augustus Furst Natalie and Nick Furst Kaspian Natalie Furst First Family Mount Kirby Madame Majestrix Darcy Conroy-Furst 'ranium Featured Articles... Michael Tenicek The Nearness of You   Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.2 No.1/2 A special issue with a touching, haunting ending. But that tale is the prequel to the epic storyline that unfurls in the upcoming three issues of Astro City. Considered one of the best Astro City stories every told, and you can read it for free by following this link! The Nearness of You Resistor   Resistor Fear generates many unpleasant side effects. Hate, genocide, xenophobia, homophobia, war. A counter force emerges and good people rise above and resist the hate mongers. An interesting side effect of that resistance manifests a new entity, appropriately called the Resistor. His, or her(depending on who is first transformed) power strengthens as more people embrace the better angels within them. The outcome seems to depend on the inner motivation and good conscious of those who embrace common justice for all. Yet fear too has a powerful influence over the weak, the ignorant, and those who have hardened their minds and made bitter their hearts. There is no guarantee which side fate's prevailing winds will favor. More... Ordinary Heroes Showcase... The Tarnished Angel Steeljack Donnelly Ferguson Goldenglove - Yolanda El Hombre Mock Turtle Honor Guard