Doug was, and remains, my favourite superhero* but Doug epitomised the hero part of Super-hero to me).
I even went so far as to post the first couple in a series of "Why Doug Ramsey was Awesome" posts on the old S_D, which I might resurrect to prove my point! :)
In short though, I've said it before and I'll say it again; He was a hero not BECAUSE of his powers, but in SPITE of his powers.
* I may lust after other superheros more, but Doug was the one I'd want to wait until he was old enough, then ask out on a date, or just knock back a few soft drinks with.