High-Octane Heroes

What is it about heroes like Superman, Iron Man, or Thor that revs our engines like no other? Is it the suit? The manly physique? Or is it the courage they display, wading in where others fear to go, to save the damsel, the city, the Earth? Are there real-life heroes who inspire the same lustful fascination? Kickass iconic heroes who enter danger zones in the name of duty, honor, country-or maybe love-who conjure images of hard, chiseled bodies, deadly glares, and camouflaged features? Imagine the Navy SEAL sent on a suicide mission, the damaged Army Ranger home from war, the para rescue team member jumping into frigid waters, a SWAT team member entering a human trafficker's den...military members and based in far-flung places around the world or the smoke-jumper living next door. Then imagine the romantic possibilities of being held against that massively muscled chest by a man whose mission is to protect and serve...