He’s also coming to terms with his sexuality. This novel is yet another story about a teen superhero, but this particular one is noteworthy because not only is Thom Creed trying to come to terms with his superpowers and his rocky relationship with his father. When cartoonist Brian Parrish is given the task of reviving comic book heroine Princess Paragon, he decides to reinvigorate her image by making her a lesbian. If you like behind the scenes comic book stories like Kavalier and Clay, but you want something that’s heavier on the humor and the satire, then this is the novel for you. WHAT THEY DID TO PRINCESS PARAGON by Robert Rodi Although his story is at times difficult to follow (he has the tendency to go on rants that are too much for even his wife), this novel is a magical experience unlike anything else you’ll ever read. And there’s also government forces who want to stop them, which seems very X-Men-like. Saleem Sinai, a man with a cucumber-shaped nose and telepathic powers, is one of the midnight’s children and our narrator. While not superheroes in the strictest sense of the word, these 1,001 children have powers that are forever linked to their country, for better of for worse. MIDNIGHT’S CHILDREN by Salman Rushdieġ,001 children are born at midnight right at the moment of India’s independence, which causes these very special children to have a psychic connection with one another as well as unique superpowers. This novel manages to be fast-paced and entertaining while also covering difficult topics like racism and America’s criminal justice system. Miles Morales is Black and Latino, and Reynolds is not afraid of confronting the difficult issues of being a person of color in America, let alone a superhero of color in America. MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN by Jason ReynoldsĪt first glance, this might seem like just another tale of a teen who has to deal with the drama of high school while also saving the world, but there’s so much more to this novel. Example: the super cool female comic book character Luna Moth is based on a woman who factors significantly in both men’s lives. The novel follows Kavalier and Clay’s struggles behind the scenes of the comic book business while also revealing how art often imitates life. If you’re a fan of superheroes and comic books and you haven’t picked up this novel yet, what are you doing with your life? This contemporary classic tells the story of two cousins, Joe Kavalier and Sammy Clay, who join forces to create Amazing Midget Radio Comics, featuring a superhero called The Escapist, who is essentially what would happen if Houdini and Superman had a baby. THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY by Michael Chabon Fourteen-year-old Doreen Green is the new girl, trying to navigate high school and new friendships all while secretly wielding the powers of the almighty squirrel! Can Doreen deal with teen drama and her newfound superhero status? 3. Even if you’ve never heard of Squirrel Girl, this novel works well as a standalone story. This feel-good book is a prequel to the Squirrel Girl comic series. THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL: SQUIRREL MEETS WORLD by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
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