"Considered the greatest graphic novel in the history of the medium, the Hugo Award-winning story chronicles the fall from grace of a group of superheroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the superhero is dissected as an unknown assassin stalks the erstwhile heroes."--Publisher.

"The team is despondent following the near apocalypse created by one of their own and the death of their beloved mentor Pogo. So it's a great time for another catastrophic event to rouse the team into action. Trouble is -- each member of the team is distracted by some very real problems of their own. The White Violin is bedridden due to an unfortunate blow to the head. Rumor has lost her voice -- the source of her power. Spaceboy has eaten himself...

"In the small run-down town of Littleville, Co., Nelson Jent is out of shape, out of work and out of hope. But, after a fateful alleyway scuffle, he stumbles upon a mysterious payphone. Calling for help, Nelson dials 4-3-7-6: H-E-R-O. With the power of the H-Dial, an ordinary man is transformed into a range of seemingly random, extraordinary superheroes, from the mischievous Boy Chimney to the one-man army of The Iron Snail! Confused and over his...