With all the time we spent in line for the midnight release of Avengers: Age of Ultron, we started to think about which Angelenos we would assemble for our own local version of the superhero team. We combed through LA's A-listers and local fixtures to figure out who could protect us from megadrought, gluten and pricier parking tickets. Here's what we came up with.
Iron Man: Elon Musk
Intimidating yet amusing interviews, a Westside hilltop mansion and his own aerospace, automotive and energy companies: all Musk needs is his own robotic assistant, though we're almost sure he already has that hiding somewhere.
Captain America: Mayor Garcetti
A single election turned a keyboard-playing councilman into the wholesome face of the city, though his cool factor remained completely in tact (see: that Kings rally f-bomb).
Thor: Chris Hemsworth
Though he left LA to return to his native Australia, he still returns when we need him most—to film more Marvel movies. And really, how much more Thor-like can a man get than Hemsworth?
Hulk: Arnold Schwarzenegger
The Governator's planned comic series never took off, but we'd like to imagine the burly legislator veto-smashed laws with his fists all along.
Hawkeye: Yasiel Puig
The Dodgers star can pick off a baserunner from the outfield with the speed and accuracy of a master marksman.
Black Widow: Niki Nakayama
The chef at Palms sushi spot n/naka (and subject of Chef's Table) puts together beautifully plated dishes in a world where men are usually the ones dealing the damage (to raw fish).
Nick Fury: Magic Johnson
When all seems lost, it takes one beloved legend to step in, bring everyone together and set everything right; thanks for the cheap Dodgers parking, Magic.