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Donna
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Aug 17, 2011 06:45AM

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Have the book in hardcover and audio. I can't seem to bring myself to by it a third time on Kindle, which is why I have to use the audio version of the book on this go around.

"I didn't know what to expect from this book. I never read comic books growing up (except for the Archies) and have never been into superheroes. I have no idea how this book stacks up against other superhero books. All I can say is that I thoroughly enjoyed it.
It reminded me very much of a VH1 Behind the Music episode. A couple of superheroes meet when they are young, gather some other members, form the Champions, and become stars, fighting crime and saving the world. Then comes the in-fighting and drama and marriages within the group and their eventual breakup. Fast forward a few years and the group comes back together for one last performance.
The chapters alternate in viewpoint between Fatale, the new, young member of the
The book was funny and entertaining and satirical without being mean, which is the way I like my satire. I can see a lot of people enjoying this who would normally never read a book about superheroes."
I know this book was a bit pricey on the Kindle but I'm really glad I bought it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr_horrible



Or allow Amazon to discount books to $9.99 or less if they are willing to take the loss in profits. (Maybe something will come of the lawsuit against Apple and 5 of the Big 6 publishers some year.)



I so wish the author put out more, or would aloow others to put out more expansions on this universe. There's a lot to be explored there.