About the book
Meet one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary.
You know about Batman, Superman, and Spiderman, but have you heard of Doll Man, Doctor Hormone, or Spider Queen? So prepare yourself for such not-ready-for-prime-time heroes as Bee Man (Batman, but with bees), the Clown (circus-themed crimebuster), the Eye (a giant, floating eyeball; just accept it), and many other oddballs and oddities. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The League of Regrettable Superheroes will appeal to die-hard comics fans, casual comics readers, and anyone who enjoys peering into the stranger corners of pop culture.
Editions of The League of Regrettable Superheroes
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781594747632
- EBook
- ISBN 9781594747830
Read an Excerpt
Meet one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary.
You know about Batman, Superman, and Spiderman, but have you heard of Doll Man, Doctor Hormone, or Spider Queen? So prepare yourself for such not-ready-for-prime-time heroes as Bee Man (Batman, but with bees), the Clown (circus-themed crimebuster), the Eye (a giant, floating eyeball; just accept it), and many other oddballs and oddities. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The League of Regrettable Superheroes will appeal to die-hard comics fans, casual comics readers, and anyone who enjoys peering into the stranger corners of pop culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The League of Regrettable Superheroes about?
Meet one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary.
You know about Batman, Superman, and Spiderman, but have you heard of Doll Man, Doctor Hormone, or Spider Queen? So prepare yourself for such not-ready-for-prime-time heroes as Bee Man (Batman, but with bees), the Clown (circus-themed crimebuster), the Eye (a giant, floating eyeball; just accept it), and many other oddballs and oddities. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The League of Regrettable Superheroes will appeal to die-hard comics fans, casual comics readers, and anyone who enjoys peering into the stranger corners of pop culture.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The League of Regrettable Superheroes?
Graphic novels, Comic books, Manga, Cartoons > Comics (Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga etc): genres > Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Superheroes and super-villains
Where can I read a sample of The League of Regrettable Superheroes?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781594747632
Is The League of Regrettable Superheroes part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Comic Book History
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The League of Regrettable Superheroes?
Jon Morris
Who is the Publisher of the book The League of Regrettable Superheroes?
Quirk Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The League of Regrettable Superheroes is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781594747632) and ebook(ISBN 9781594747830)
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