8 Superheroes Who Revealed Their Identities (And Paid The Ultimate Price)

At first, John Stewart being revealed to the public as a Green Lantern seems like a great thing - earning the architect praise, love and respect from his peers, and a healthy dose of media attention.

But these good things aren't to last, as John loses his job due to this revelation, because no good deed goes unpunished. Similarly, he manages to paint a huge green target on his back by revealing who he really is, attracting villains to him like he's a sole light at a party full of moths.

Despite losing his dream job, Stewart isn't deterred, to the extent that his superhero costume to this day is without any kind of mask, openly showing his previously secret identity to everyone he meets.