Side-Kicked

author: Russell Brettholtz
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.23
book published: 2015
rating: 3
read at: 2015/11/21
date added: 2015/11/21
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Side-Kicked' takes the premise of being a superhero sidekick and makes a story out of it. I once saw an episode of 'The Tick' that did the same thing. I think I liked that better.

The superheroes get all the glory and the sidekicks get no respect. That's the premise of this book. It shows the sidekicks doing work as good or better than the heroes, but getting overlooked or yelled at by the public. They decide to go on strike to get the recognition they think they deserve. While they are striking, the villains decide to take advantage of the situation. Will the heroes realize what they've done in time to save the city? Will the sidekicks get their much needed due?

It's an interesting premise, but I just had a problem with the sidekicks sitting by while the crime rate went up around them. The art is fine, and there are also character bios at the end of the book. I did like the concept, but just failed to be wowed by the execution.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Magnetic Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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