Regrettable Superheroes

I have not seen a copy yet, but I am betting this book will be a winner, based on the description.

For every superhero hitting the big time with a blockbuster movie, there are countless failures, also-rans, and D-listers. The League of Regrettable Superheroes affectionately presents one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print—from Atoman to Zippo—complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary.

Drawing on the entire history of the medium, the book celebrates characters that haven’t seen the light of day in decades, like Natureboy, Dr. Hormone, Thunder Bunny, and more. It’s a must-read for comics fans of all ages!

Until it appears in June, why not read an issue of DOLLMAN now.

Who We Are
Alex Boese Alex is the creator and curator of the Museum of Hoaxes. He's also the author of various weird, non-fiction, science-themed books such as Elephants on Acid and Psychedelic Apes. Paul Di Filippo Paul has been paid to put weird ideas into fictional form for over forty years, in his career as a noted science fiction writer. Contact Us

Posted By: Paul - Thu Apr 23, 2015
Category: Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art | Comics | Superheroes | Twentieth Century

Comments

Looks like someone was trying to make bank on Atom from DC comics.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 04/23/15 at 12:23 PM

Dollman came first, Expat. Give him his due, however lame.

Posted by Paul on 04/23/15 at 01:18 PM

The guy's site is Gone and Forgotten, and I don't think anybody who reads WU will be disappointed! Really funny, and some of the comics he dredges up--wow! Totally insane.
I'm getting the book myself! (No, I have no relation to GAF besides being a loyal reader of it for...15 years, at least)

Posted by Bill the Splut on 04/23/15 at 06:34 PM

How about Transvestite Man and his sidekick Androgynous Boi.
Or Super Grannie. The Pizza Dude. Father Fantastic and Alter Boy. 😊)

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 04/23/15 at 07:07 PM

When Patty is around she is always saying "My eyes are up here !" .. hehe

Posted by BrokeDad in Midwest US on 04/23/15 at 07:26 PM

I never did get into the comic book culture as a kid. However, one book series that caught my interest was Marvel's parody of its own superheroes in "Not Brand Echh".

Posted by KDP on 04/24/15 at 10:17 AM

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