Irredeemable

Mark Waid's Irredeemable (Boom! Studios, 2009–2012) turns the superhero archetype inside out, exploring what happens when the world's mightiest hero—the Plutonian—snaps and becomes its greatest threat. Across 37 issues, Waid, with artists Peter Krause and Diego Barreto, crafts a tense, psychological thriller that follows the former teammates and allies scrambling to stop a godlike being who now sees humanity as his enemy. This series is a defining entry in the deconstructionist superhero genre, offering a chilling, character-driven take on power, trauma, and the fragile line between savior and destroyer.