A simple story about the final exploits and ultimate demise of a hero. While attempting to steal the Vandavere Diamond Collection, the evil Dr. Nefarious kidnapped the beautiful Jamie Jane. Now, it is up to Hero-Man to rescue Jamie Jane, stop Dr. Nefarious and once again save the day. Produced at the University of Southern California, The Death of Hero-Man is a short film in the same vein of the Max and Dave Fleischer Superman cartoons.