League of Regrettable Sidekicks

Discover the strangest, funniest, and most forgotten superhero sidekicks in this collection that blends comic book trivia, colorful vintage art, and hilarious commentary from pop culture historian Jon Morris.Comic book historian Jon Morris celebrates the weirdest, most obscure, and most wonderfully ridiculous heroic helpers ever to grace the pages of comic books in this illustrated collection. From forgotten junior partners to super-powered animal companions and bumbling henchmen, Morris uncovers the strange and entertaining history of comics' unsung supporting characters.Meet Thunderfoot, the explosive-soled assistant to the Human Bomb; Frosting, the polar bear sidekick of space hero Norge Benson; Rick Jones, the Marvel Comics character who somehow became a sidekick to nearly everyone; Superman Junior, and his short-lived superhero career; and so many more!With more than 100 character profiles from popular superhero publishers like Marvel and DC, as well as more obscure and independent creations, it is an in-depth and delightfully quirky addition to any comic lover's library. Meet some of the strangest and most obscure heroic helpers ever created with this in-depth retrospective look at over 100 bizarre sidekicks from comics historyIncludes colorful illustrations and original-era comic art that bring these unusual characters and their adventures to lifeCasual comics readers and diehard enthusiasts alike will relish the hilarious commentary and vintage art from obscure old comicsThe perfect reference book for comic book collectors, nostalgia enthusiasts, fans of superhero trivia, and lovers of forgotten corners of pop cultureMeet forgotten heroes, bizarre helpers, and ridiculous sidekicks, and discover the wonderfully weird world of comic book history