Sidekick #1

The opening chapter of J. Michael Straczynski's Sidekick arrives with a cover that radiates crowd-pleasing triumph — a caped hero in blue and a younger partner in light blue ride through adoring city streets, hands outstretched toward a sea of reaching fans, while a uniformed officer drives the open vehicle through the cheering throng. Tom Mandrake's linework frames the whole scene against a dramatic red sun, capturing a world that genuinely loves its heroes — though that gleaming public image makes you wonder what's lurking just beneath the surface. Published through Image's Joe's Comics imprint in 2013, this is a sharp, confident start to what promises to be a thoughtful look at superhero partnership and legacy.