A multi-author collection of eighteen original superhero tales ranging from the dark to the hysterical to the downright bizarre. And Introducing the Scarlet Scrapper by Leonard Apa: A Golden Age tale of an actor who hates playing a superhero on the radio but discovers a new role awaiting him. Sovereign’s Last Hurrah David Court: In a retirement home, elderly supervillains scheme to return an item of power to their greatest enemy. RIGHTMAN! Loses the Faith Gary Cuba: Being a superhero is what you make of it, and what you can make from it. Dax and the Red Eyes Adrienne Dellwo: Dax’s disability prevents him from telling anyone about his brother using powers to hurt people. Dum Dum Leod D. Fitz: Some supervillains are geniuses, and others are simply well-trained. Light Therapy Che Gilson: Being a sidekick is a thankless job. Pinning Portugal Elliotte Rusty Harold: A group of supervillains hatches a new scheme that naturally goes awry. When Fukayna Danced Her Libraries Jake Johnson: Eventually even superheroes need to step away from the job. Super Frenemies Stephen Kotowych: A group of super-powered children take on the neighborhood bully with surprising results. The Faces of the Wind Laura Lamoreaux: After World War II, the country no longer needed superheroes, leaving the heroes with difficult decisions. Capacity Crowds Paul McMahon: He wants to be a real superhero, but can’t seem to find a villain to match him. Heart of the Matter Robert J. Mendenhall: Cameron’s powers are preventing the medical treatment that may save his life. Ebony Boneshaft, Secret Superhero Wendy Qualls: She didn’t mean to discover Ebony Boneshaft’s secret identity, and when she did, it caused no end of trouble for her. Eye of the Beholder Dave Ring: Being seen as the object of everyone’s desire is a poor way to live life. I Am Hathor Aaron Michael Ritchey & Jason Henry Evans: Balancing superheroics and motherhood is a difficult dance for Hathor. The Romulus Proposition Tim Rohr: When the mighty have fallen, it’s probably because they were pushed. Saul, Again Eric Rosenfield: A time traveler takes a circuitous, long-term approach to facing a dangerous villain. Damn the Dark, Damn the Light K. H. Vaughan: There’s a fine line between heroism and nihilism and sooner or later everyone crosses it.
