Superior #1

In issue #1 of Marvel Comics' ICON/Millarworld Superior title by Mark Millar and Leinel Yu you'll discover how wishes do come true.

Wheelchair bound Simon used to have a life, until he contracted Multiple Sclerosis. He was a high school star basketball player and all-around athlete. Now it hurts to move, sometimes he can barely speak and his conditioning is worsening.

The only bright spots in his life are his Mom and is best friend Chris who stood by him at every turn. Together they like to go to the movies-mostly monster and superhero flicks. One of their favorite film series stars the superhero Superior.


One night Simon is jolted awake by a spacesuit clad talking monkey. Needless to say he is shocked. He's even more shocked when he discovers he's millions of miles from Earth.


Turns out he was chosen to receive a very special gift: a Magic Wish. Suddenly Simon is transformed into a real version of Superior and instantly finds himself back in his own room. At least it seems like instantly. In fact, he's been gone a whole day.


His mother is in a panic, so much so that's she's called in the cops. In particular a cop who hears something in Simon's room. He investigates and Simon flies through the roof-literally.


He shows up at Chris's apartment looking for help-now the fun begins. Superior is a modern fairytale where wishes come true. But, you know the old saying, "Be careful what you wish for." I for one, wish this series the very best and I intend to stick around to see what happens.