Hero: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary Guy

In this single-issue comic from 2012, writer Aaron Thielen and artist Charles Riffenburg explore the everyday life of an unassuming protagonist thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Published by Marriott Theatre, the story distills the classic superhero origin into a grounded, character-driven vignette. While brief, it offers a thoughtful, self-contained look at how an ordinary person might handle the weight of heroism.