Hero Complex

by Adam Freeman (Created by), Marc Bernardin (Created by), Kickstart Comics Inc.

(W) Adam Freeman, Marc Bernardin (A) Javi Fernandez Captain Supreme has strength, speed, an unabashedly noble heart - but not the lucrative sponsorships and merchandising deals the other superheroes h

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First published October 18, 2010

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Reviews

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story Captain Supreme, of a superhero who has to move back home with his parents because it turns out that being a superhero full time doesn't pay the bills. Some pieces are quite interesting and well done--how Captain Supreme refuses to reveal his identity, even in the face of mockery from his friends and family because they believe he hasn't done anything with his life--how the story does a good job of balancing a realistic feel while still keeping the golden age feel of heroism and adventure. Some pieces, on the other hand, don't work quite as well. The whole idea of the high school sweetheart and high school bully, and the other stereotypical elements from a returning home story feel a bit stale and limiting.

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really nice twist on the standard super hero tale, and what it means to be a hero. Captain Supreme is being evicted from his secret headquarters and his apartment. He dislikes having to market himself. What is he to do? He decides to go back for his high school reunion and he ends up having to crash at his parents house. While all ends well, it is nice take on the nature of being a hero.

[David Caldwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

How does a superhero manage to balance doing good deeds and making a living?Perhaps he will move back home to his parents house and work for his father.This is what happens when the superhero isn't independently wealthy or just can't get those endorsement deals.