Editing After The Storm: Second Wave (section)

===Supers and Media===
Pushy journalists, over enthusiastic fans, and civilians trying to get some Super action on video are an occasional problem for The Protectors, although Countersupers generally do a very good job of keeping those away. Otherwise, The Protectors tend to have a good relationship with the media.

The main source of Super related news that people go to is Superwatch, who reports globally about what various Supers are up to, and publishes occasional in depth coverages. Superwatch respects privacy, and their reporters have strict orders never to get in the way. Unlike civilians with smart bracers who try to get close, Superwatch reporters report from a distance, using zoom lenses and drones. And they ask for interviews rather than ambushing Supers on the street. Their respectful approach has resulted in Supers preferring to talk with Superwatch over more pushy reporters, which is one factor of their success.

Superwatch started very small. The founder and CEO, Kenji Nakahara, was originally just a news blogger who started posting videos and commentary about the then still recent Protectors. This day he no longer has time to report personally, management takes up all his time. Superwatch has grown and reports globally. Even after the recent reappearance of The Storm. Superwatch was one of the corporations who took precautions against The Storm. All Superwatch regional offices use shielded electronics. In some nations, they are the only source still capable of reporting to the wider world what is happening locally.

Superwatch also hosts fan clubs and organizes fan events. Just like any celebrities, Supers have their fans, and occasionally have to appear at fan events. Not all of them are comfortable with that, but those appearances are pretty much mandatory. Fan community has unwritten rules that have taken a cue from Superwatch’s official ones. You do not disturb Supers when they are working. Autographs and selfies get asked at events. But those unwritten rules only work if there are events where the fans can get their autographs and selfies from, so even the most introverted Super has to make an occasional appearance.