Caped

A single-issue debut from Boom! Studios in 2009, Caped offers a satirical look at the superhero genre through the lens of a washed-up, middle-aged crimefighter. Writer Mark Waid and artist Daniel Brereton explore the mundane reality behind the cape, focusing on the personal toll of a life spent in spandex. This one-shot matters as a concise, character-driven deconstruction of heroism, delivered by a pair of acclaimed creators known for their work on iconic superheroes.