The Duck joined fellow superheroes at the Rose City Comic Con in Portland to show the crowd what a real caped crusader looks like. 

Thousands of newly fledged Ducks, with parents in tow, go through the annual ritual of unloading and unpacking as the Class of 2019 arrived.

The Ducks were edged out by the Beavers in a close race last year, but have until Nov. 20 to turn the tide in this year's drive.

The book's theme of 'Survival is insufficient' is is echoed in the university's Common Reading program for incoming freshmen.

Joined by a panel of geoscience experts, the congressman explored the steps needed to boost early warnings and preparedness.