The League of Regrettable Sidekicks: Heroic Helpers from Comic Book History! [Hardcover]

Nominated for the 2019 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Comics-Related Book

More than one hundred of the strangest sidekicks in comics history, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary.

This collection affectionately spotlights forgotten helpers likeThunderfoot(explosive-soled assistant to the Human Bomb), super-pets likeFrosting(polar bear pal of space hero Norge Benson), fan favorites like Rick Jones (sidekick to half of the Marvel Universe), and obscure partners of iconic heroes (Superman Junior'scareer barely got off the ground). Included are pernicious profiles of henchmen and minions, the sidekicks of the supervillain world. Casual comics readers and diehard enthusiasts alike will relish the hilarious commentary and vintage art from obscure old comics.Nominated for the 2019 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Comics-Related Book

“This snarky, vividly illustrated ride through comic book history is a hoot.”—BookPage

“A gorgeous technicolor reference tome.”—Tor.com 

“The League of Regrettable Sidekicks is the perfect gift for the comic fan in your life.”—Free Press

“The exquisite artwork allows readers to visualize each character as they make their way through the book and is an entertaining read all the way to the end.”—Bio Gamer Girl.

“Even non-comics fans could have a great time flipping through this reference and laughing with a friend…or a sidekick for that matter.”—Pop Matters  

“Entertaining, well-written and researched…Highly recommended!”—My Comic Book 

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