Super Saturday

January 28, 2013

A Higher Purpose

Sending a positive message to children main goal of Tri-State man’s superhero business

Lee Ward

CHNI News Service

HUNTINGTON — Children of the Tri-State have the chance to see some of their favorite superheroes in person and to learn some positive lessons from them, thanks to Huntington resident John Mark Buckland, owner of Heroes for Higher.

Buckland started the business last year with his Batman costume and has appeared as the caped crusader with a positive message at elementary schools, birthday parties, restaurants, agencies and organizations and community events. He said he has $15,000 invested in very authentic suits, which includes Batman, Iron Man, Spider Man and Captain America; his characters’ names are Gotham Knight, Iron Hero, Webbed Wonder and American Hero.