The Hero Trade

by Matt Kindt (Writer), David Lapham (Artist)

New York Times bestselling writer, Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) and living legend David Lapham's (STRAY BULLETS) epic genre-bending saga of body horrorsuperhero deconstruction is getting the super-deluxe treatment with a massive 224 page special premium-showcase trade paperback!

Collecting:
All five (5) of the original smash-hit stories: HERO FOR SALE #1, A BRIEF CASE #1, THE BLOODY MESS #1, FABULOUS #1 and CINQ JET #1
The two-part feature-length blockbuster: PASSIVE/AGGRESSIVE
A brand-new, never-before-seen mind-bender of a story: BOOTLEG #1
The Emerald City Comic Con exclusive adrenaline-fueled LIVE OR DIE #1
The three (3) mythology expanding follow-up stories: PAPARAZZO #1, SACRED HEART #1, and HUDSON #1
The much-anticipated sequel to the landmark first story—SELL OUT #1
The two-part HERO TRADE X HANK HOWARD crossover event with Robert Venditti

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels

224 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2025

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just not my vibe I guess.

[Adam Howells · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dude acquires the body of Captain Fab (Superman) and sells his body parts out of the trunk of his car to gangsters who keep asking, “What did he ever do to you?” This is eventually answered, but not before insane stories about turning Captain Fab into highly addictive drugs. There’s also a sentient, superpowered liver. And a whole slew of other nuggets of insanity—most stories clock in at under ten pages.

Thankfully, Bad Idea relented a bit in their truly bad ideas (i.e. selling one of the included issues only on the west coast, and the other on the east coast) and published a trade (a Hero Trade trade) directly to comic shops. Support your local for this one.

Matt Kindt and David Lapham are an auto-buy for me, but this was even better than expected. Wild, metaphorical, brilliant.

[Adam Witt · Rating 4 out of 5]

two of my favorite creators create something quite excellent, hamstrung by an obnoxious publisher. tale as old as time.

[Roy · Rating 4 out of 5]

one of the best super hero books I have read In years. it's very messed up and that's why I love it. love these short stories and they all work for me which I love that. also love this about the current superhero genre in comics at the moment is very interesting.

[Aliyu · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this up without knowing anything about it and I can say it was a pleasant surprise. I definitely enjoyed it. This is fun and honestly a unique take on the superhero genre I haven't seen in a while.

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun combo!