Runaways

Vaughan, Brian. Runaways: Vol 1: Pride and Joy. Marvel, 2006.

The runaways are a group of kids who find out that their parents are supervillains. After narrowly escaping death (at the hands of their parents), the group hides out together and determines that they will help make this world a better place in order to offset what their parents have done.

I liked this book, but as with all comics/graphic novels, I was frustrated that the story wasn't really done by the end. I'd have to read many, many more volumes to finish the story.

Hero

Moore, Perry. Hero. Hyperion, 2007.

Thom's dad used to be a superhero's sidekick until a tragic accident destroyed his hand and the lives of many people. Now he works in a factory, a nameless employee on an assembly line.

Meanwhile, Thom has realized two things about himself that he absolutely must not tell his father: first, he has superpowers. Second, he's gay.

When the League of Superheroes offers Thom a chance to join them, Thom has to hide his activities from his father while trying to save the world. And he has a bit of a crush on a superhero named Uberman as well.

This was a fun story. I listened to it on audiobook, and often wanted to just sit in the car so I could hear what happened next. Thom is a very believable and likable character, and the superhero adventures were exciting to read. This book's a keeper.