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☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection gathers the complete 22-issue run of DC's H-E-R.O., a series that reimagined the concept of superpowers through a mysterious device granting abilities to ordinary people. The story follows a diverse cast of characters whose lives are transformed—often with unintended consequences—by the enigmatic H.E.R.O. dial, exploring themes of power, responsibility, and identity in a grounded, character-driven narrative. Written by various creators, including David Gallaher and Steve Ellis, the series offers a fresh take on the superhero genre within the DC Universe.
In "Powers and Abilities," Andrea Allen faces a new kind of challenge when she shares the H-E-R-O dial with two friends, leading to a chaotic showdown with their school principal—only to lose the device during a tense struggle in a moving car. Written by Will Pfeifer and illustrated by Kano, with colors by J. D. Mettler and letters by Ken Lopez, this 2003 DC story explores the chaos that comes with sudden power—and the trouble of keeping it hidden. The cover by John Van Fleet captures the moment’s urgency with sharp, dynamic detail.
In "Powers and Abilities," Jerry Feldon, haunted by regret and despair, reaches out to a crisis hotline, recounting the moment he first discovered the H-E-R-O dial and briefly became a hero—saving a boy from a drunk driver, only to be left with lasting scars. Written by a noted voice in the genre and illustrated with raw emotional detail, this story captures the fragile line between heroism and self-worth.
In "Powers and Abilities, Part Two," Jerry Feldon grapples with the weight of his powers and the chaos they’ve brought to his life, reaching out to a crisis hotline in a moment of desperation. As he recounts his struggles—his lack of direction, the destruction he’s caused, and the life he took—his story unfolds with raw honesty, revealing the human cost behind the superhero facade.
In "Powers and Abilities, Part 3," Jerry Feldon grapples with despair as he confides in a crisis hotline operator, recounting the toll of his struggles with the H-E-R-O dial—each attempt to help ending in unintended harm. The story delves into the weight of responsibility and the fragile line between heroism and self-destruction.
In "Powers and Abilities: Conclusion," Jerry Feldon's desperate attempt to end his life with the H-E-R-O Dial takes an unexpected turn when Superman intervenes—only to set off a chain of events that leads Jerry to save Mrs. Medovich and ultimately find purpose as a suicide hotline counselor. The story explores the weight of power, redemption, and the quiet strength found in helping others, all within the grounded, human moments of a life transformed.
In "Meet Matt Allen," a man once defined by his powers struggles to reclaim his life after losing everything to his dependence on the H-E-R-O dial. When his daughter takes the dial with her after the family leaves, Matt is left with nothing but the echoes of what he’s sacrificed.
In "Girl Power," Andrea Allen navigates the chaos of sharing her H-E-R-O dial with two new friends, sparking a series of misadventures that land them in hot water with their school principal. When the dial goes missing during a tense moment in a moving car, Andrea must figure out how to handle the fallout—without revealing the truth.
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↩ Reprints H-E-R-O #1 (2003), H-E-R-O #2 (2003), H-E-R-O #3 (2003), H-E-R-O #4 (2003), H-E-R-O #5 (2003), H-E-R-O #6 (2003)
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