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SuperZero Volume 1: The Beginning
Meet Dru Dragowski, a nineteen-year-old comic book fan who yearns to escape the normalcy of teenage life. Dreaming to become a real-life superhero for as long as she can remember, Dru recreates the origins of her favorite superheroes in the hope that she too, can become a hero herself. Collecting the first six issues of the hit series SuperZero, from Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Rafael De Latorre!
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136 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2016
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About the author
Amanda Conner
799 books309 followersAmanda Conner started out in comics working small projects for Marvel and Archie while working as an illustrator for New York ad agencies Kornhauser and Calene and Kidvertisers. working a number of launches and campaigns such as Arm & Hammer, PlaySchool and Nickelodeon.
However, loving comic books and cartooning the most, Amanda found herself working for Marvel on their Barbie line (much of Amanda’s covers inspired designs for the line of Barbie toys), Disney line which included the Gargoyles books. At the same time she was illustrating “Soul Searchers & Co.” for Claypool Comics and worked on other Marvel projects, such as Excalibur for the X-Men line and “Suburban Jersey Ninja She-Devils”.
During an assignment for Crusade (‘Tomoe’) she and Jimmy Palmiotti became a real team as penciller/inker.
Amanda then moved on to do what is probably one of her best known works. She did several years as penciller on the hit series “Vampirella” for Harris Comics and drafted 24 issues. While illustrating “Vampirella”, Amanda worked with the top writers in the field, Grant Morrison, Mark Millar and Warren Ellis.
Continuing to expand her horizons, Amanda illustrated the best-selling crossover “Painkiller Jane vs. the Darkness”, and went on to work on “Painkiller Jane” #0 (the origin book). She also wrote and illustrated a story for “Kid Death and Fluffy”.
Since then, Amanda has worked on many of the top titles in comics such as “Lois Lane”, “Codename: Knockout”, and “Birds of Prey” for D.C. Comics Vertigo line, “X-Men Unlimited” for Marvel, co-created “Gatecrasher” for Blackbull Comics, and “The Pro”, an Eisner nominated creator owned book for Image Comics with Jimmy Palmiotti and Garth Ennis. Recently she worked on the highly publicized Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre series with Eisner winning creator Darwyn Cooke.
Amanda’s work can also be seen outside the comic book community in such places as ABC’S Nightline, the New York Times, Mad Magazine, the new sci-fi Stan lee “So You Want to be a Superhero” series and the upcoming Disney Underdog movie character designs for film and television, character designs for the Los Angeles Avengers stadium football team and is featured in a Biography magazine commercial on A&E. Amanda does spot illustrations in “Revolver” magazine each month and has had a huge success with the JSA Powergirl miniseries in previous years, each issue going into 3rd printings.
She continuously produces cover work for Marvel Comics, DC Comics and an assortment of independent titles.
With PaperFilms co-founder Jimmy Palmiotti, they are currently working on the highly received Harley Quinn series and other Harley Quinn related titles for DC Comics, in addition to several upcoming DC related projects. Garnering national attention and sales results, the team continues to receive accolades for their work on these titles. The new relaunch of Harley Quinn for DC in the Rebirth line garnered an estimated 250,000 copies ordered.
However, loving comic books and cartooning the most, Amanda found herself working for Marvel on their Barbie line (much of Amanda’s covers inspired designs for the line of Barbie toys), Disney line which included the Gargoyles books. At the same time she was illustrating “Soul Searchers & Co.” for Claypool Comics and worked on other Marvel projects, such as Excalibur for the X-Men line and “Suburban Jersey Ninja She-Devils”.
During an assignment for Crusade (‘Tomoe’) she and Jimmy Palmiotti became a real team as penciller/inker.
Amanda then moved on to do what is probably one of her best known works. She did several years as penciller on the hit series “Vampirella” for Harris Comics and drafted 24 issues. While illustrating “Vampirella”, Amanda worked with the top writers in the field, Grant Morrison, Mark Millar and Warren Ellis.
Continuing to expand her horizons, Amanda illustrated the best-selling crossover “Painkiller Jane vs. the Darkness”, and went on to work on “Painkiller Jane” #0 (the origin book). She also wrote and illustrated a story for “Kid Death and Fluffy”.
Since then, Amanda has worked on many of the top titles in comics such as “Lois Lane”, “Codename: Knockout”, and “Birds of Prey” for D.C. Comics Vertigo line, “X-Men Unlimited” for Marvel, co-created “Gatecrasher” for Blackbull Comics, and “The Pro”, an Eisner nominated creator owned book for Image Comics with Jimmy Palmiotti and Garth Ennis. Recently she worked on the highly publicized Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre series with Eisner winning creator Darwyn Cooke.
Amanda’s work can also be seen outside the comic book community in such places as ABC’S Nightline, the New York Times, Mad Magazine, the new sci-fi Stan lee “So You Want to be a Superhero” series and the upcoming Disney Underdog movie character designs for film and television, character designs for the Los Angeles Avengers stadium football team and is featured in a Biography magazine commercial on A&E. Amanda does spot illustrations in “Revolver” magazine each month and has had a huge success with the JSA Powergirl miniseries in previous years, each issue going into 3rd printings.
She continuously produces cover work for Marvel Comics, DC Comics and an assortment of independent titles.
With PaperFilms co-founder Jimmy Palmiotti, they are currently working on the highly received Harley Quinn series and other Harley Quinn related titles for DC Comics, in addition to several upcoming DC related projects. Garnering national attention and sales results, the team continues to receive accolades for their work on these titles. The new relaunch of Harley Quinn for DC in the Rebirth line garnered an estimated 250,000 copies ordered.
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August 12, 2016
Amanda, Jimmy and team has created a new credible "super" hero in the guise of a young girl called Dru amidst a backdrop of an interesting cast and "realistic" surroundings. Hurry up with volume 2 already.
May 13, 2018
This is the perfect example of a book's ending that I didn't like much but it didn't stop me from loving 85% of this book.
So what's it about? A teenager called Dru wants to be a superhero. No, this isn't Kickass. This is a girl who believes in powers. She wants to become Spider-man or someone like Mr. Fantastic, or jut wants powers to save people. So we go through trial and error through the next few issues with her trying her best to become a hero but recreating the terrible events that created famous heroes. It's meta-commentary at it's finest with sharp and witty dialog. However, when her final mission becomes dangerous what will she do?
Good: I love the dialog, even if it isn't too realistic, it's always fun. It's like watching edge of seventeen or Juno, where the dialog sounds fake, but it's so sharp and funny you really don't care. I also really enjoyed the art. Which is funny since it's by the creator of THe Pro, which I gave a big fat 0 out of 5. But here it works well. The character development is great, and watching Dru interact with everyone works really well.
Bad: I DIDN'T like the ending at ALL!!! It was just....dumb. And then the "cliffhanger" will always be there because I don't think we're ever getting another one.
Overall, despite a bad ending, I loved it. It was well done, fun, and colorful. Well worth reading even with a poor ending. A 4 out of 5.
So what's it about? A teenager called Dru wants to be a superhero. No, this isn't Kickass. This is a girl who believes in powers. She wants to become Spider-man or someone like Mr. Fantastic, or jut wants powers to save people. So we go through trial and error through the next few issues with her trying her best to become a hero but recreating the terrible events that created famous heroes. It's meta-commentary at it's finest with sharp and witty dialog. However, when her final mission becomes dangerous what will she do?
Good: I love the dialog, even if it isn't too realistic, it's always fun. It's like watching edge of seventeen or Juno, where the dialog sounds fake, but it's so sharp and funny you really don't care. I also really enjoyed the art. Which is funny since it's by the creator of THe Pro, which I gave a big fat 0 out of 5. But here it works well. The character development is great, and watching Dru interact with everyone works really well.
Bad: I DIDN'T like the ending at ALL!!! It was just....dumb. And then the "cliffhanger" will always be there because I don't think we're ever getting another one.
Overall, despite a bad ending, I loved it. It was well done, fun, and colorful. Well worth reading even with a poor ending. A 4 out of 5.
September 3, 2016
For the month of September I'm doing 30 days of graphic novels to cut down on my tbr pile. So this was the first one I read. I picked it up because I like this team for Harley Quinn and Starfire and I liked Dru as well. It started a little slow but the ending was amazing. I can't wait to read the next volume.
October 4, 2018
Read installments in the comics thanks to my local comics shop, with pleasure. Recommended.
July 28, 2020
This book was so entertaining. I loved the ending!
November 6, 2022
This was a slow start and when it finally gets good of course Thats when you find out it didn’t get renewed
September 7, 2016
Dru Dragowski is convinced it is her destiny to become a superhero, so she goes about making sure her dream comes true. She attempts all the tried-and-true methods, such as spider bite by radioactive spider, trauma, or bargaining with a demon. Unfortunately, none of these plans go quite as expected, and she still can't manage to become infused with super powers. She still has one more trick up her sleeve, however, and this time she really gets herself in trouble.
I love the art, and the concept. I did find Dru more than a bit selfish in her quest, not quite caring who she hurts or alienates, which is ironic since she wants to be a hero who helps everyone. Over all, it's a good comic and I look forward to the next installment.
I love the art, and the concept. I did find Dru more than a bit selfish in her quest, not quite caring who she hurts or alienates, which is ironic since she wants to be a hero who helps everyone. Over all, it's a good comic and I look forward to the next installment.
August 18, 2019
Coming from Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner I expected a madcap comedy romp (especially from looking at the usual amazing Conner cover) but the story turned out to be much more serious than that. Sure, it had it's fair share of comedic moments, but had more serious themes than I imagined it would have.
The closest thing I can compare it to is Mark Millar's Kick-Ass but where he was trying to become a vigilante, the heroine in SuperZero wants to become a Superhero, powers and all.
The artwork by Rafael De Latorre really suits the story and is exemplary throughout. Highly recommended book.
The closest thing I can compare it to is Mark Millar's Kick-Ass but where he was trying to become a vigilante, the heroine in SuperZero wants to become a Superhero, powers and all.
The artwork by Rafael De Latorre really suits the story and is exemplary throughout. Highly recommended book.
June 10, 2019
The main character Dru is a brilliant under achiever that has an overactive imagination or does she? Her view points about the end of the world and trying to become a superhero gets old quickly. It is more pathetic than funny. However, at the end of the fifth chapter the story takes a strange and interesting turn. Chapter six ends on a cliff hanger that makes me want to read more.
The line art is fine; nothing spectacular. Rather boring. The coloring is weird and unattractive. It looks like everyone is standing in front of a very bright light.
The line art is fine; nothing spectacular. Rather boring. The coloring is weird and unattractive. It looks like everyone is standing in front of a very bright light.
March 11, 2017
This felt like my dream unauthorized biography
July 12, 2017
Heavy handed. Cookie cutter.
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