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32 pp.
| Hyperion |
May, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4231-2189-3$16.99
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K-3
"Every superhero gets his powers from somewhere," explains the young narrator, who, like his friends, is "dragged away to the villain's lair": the barbershop ("the big brute stole my powers"). They regain their confidence only when a girl (disappointingly, the "heroes" are all male) needs their help. The rowdy art features dialogue balloons and physical comedy befitting the droll story's comic-book allusions.