In a quiet seaside town, a gas station clerk named Huck secretly uses his special gifts to do a good deed each day. But when his story leaks, a media firestorm erupts, bringing him uninvited fame. As pieces of Huck's past begin to resurface, it's no longer clear who his friends are - or whose lives may be in danger. This series from writer MARK MILLAR and artist RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE presents a comic book unlike anything you've read before.
In a quiet seaside town, a gas station clerk named Huck secretly uses his special gifts to do a good deed each day. But when his story leaks, a media firestorm erupts, bringing him uninvited fame. As pieces of Huck's past begin to resurface, it's no longer clear who his friends are - or whose lives may be in danger. This series from writer MARK MILLAR and artist RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE presents a comic book unlike anything you've read before.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL -- Gr 7 Up -Huck, abandoned at birth and
adopted by a kind couple, is a Good Samaritan with a penchant for
deeds that range from random acts of kindness to superhero feats of
heroism. Huck lives a low-key existence until his good works become
public knowledge; soon everyone is seeking assistance from him.
Like all superheroes, Huck becomes the target of a villainous plot
to destroy him. Written by Millar (Kick Ass) and illustrated by
Albuquerque (American Vampire), this title follows the superhero
origin trope of abandonment and self-discovery. Albuquerque's
illustrations, which use background colors to convey mood, add to
the pacing of Millar's story. Although readers are likely to note
similarities and draw comparisons between Huck and superheroes,
such as Captain America and Superman, Huck is an everyman hero with
extraordinary abilities-and without the suit. VERDICT Recommended
for young adult comic book fans.-Tamela Chambers, Chicago Public
Schools, IL
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