Service & Strength:

Some heroes wear uniforms to protect their country. Others wear capes to bring smiles to sick children in hospital wards. For Colorado Springs resident Cody Solomon—known throughout the region as Kal_the_kryptonian or the Superman of Colorado—the distinction between the two is seamless.

A military veteran who served his country on active duty, 33-year-old Cody has spent the last two years trade-marking a very personal brand of community heroism. Whether standing tall in full Kryptonian suit and cape or stepping out as the mild-mannered Clark Kent, Cody donates his time across Colorado to hospitals, charity fundraisers, parades, and youth anti-bullying programs.

As part of our September issue, COZ Magazine sat down with Cody to talk about his partnership with Hero Hearts, overcoming the initial hesitation of costuming, and why true strength isn't about power—it's about purpose.

For Cody, stepping into the embodiment of Superman felt like a natural extension of his military career. Both paths are rooted in a foundational commitment to serve something greater than oneself.

"My mission is rooted in two lifelong commitments: to serve my country with honor and to bring hope to my community," Cody explains. "Through my military service, I defend the ideals of justice and freedom. Through my role as a community cosplayer, I strive to uplift spirits, inspire children, and shine a light on causes that matter."

Operating under the belief that he doesn't need heat vision or flight to make a difference, Cody partners closely with the non-profit organization Hero Hearts and his local cosplay family in Mile High Multiverse. Together, they visit pediatric hospital wings, lead literacy pushes at local libraries, and headline charitable fundraisers across the state.

Crucially, Cody operates entirely as a non-profit community volunteer—he never charges fees or profits from the character. His sole aim is making a tangible, positive impact on families navigating tough times.

Stepping out in public as comic royalty isn't always easy at first, even for a military veteran. Cody candidly admits that getting comfortable in the red cape took a shift in mindset.

"At first it was a struggle getting out there—being comfortable, not caring what people said or how they judged you," Cody shares. "But when you remember why you put the red cape and boots on every time, you know that what they think doesn't matter. You do this for you and for them, because some people need hope and joy every day. Once I got out there more and more, I flew and became stronger."

Outside the cape, Cody experiences the ultimate pop-culture phenomenon firsthand: the legendary Clark Kent effect.

"Clark Kent is a real thing! I wear glasses in real life and look so different that people I have known for years did not recognize me as Superman. It was a funny experience, but it happens more often than you'd expect!"

Connect & Book the Superman of Colorado

Looking to bring the Superman of Colorado to your next charitable event, hospital visit, or community parade?

• Official Website: www.Coloradosuperman.org

• Organization: Member of Mile High Multiverse & partner with Hero Hearts