The Heartthrobs are a R.O.P.E.-sponsored “hero” organization that is in truth a diabolical criminal group consisting of the “heroes” Ace of Hearts, Sexy Six Pack, and Four Times A Man. They are part of the criminal Horny Heart Club and lead by the sinister Queen of Hearts. During one of their first appearances, they “saved” Mayor Turner from the villains Vermin and Violisha and discredited the Guardian Gals, branding them as the true villains.