Love and Capes

Thom Zahler’s Love and Capes (2006–2010, Maerkle Press) is a charming, character-driven romance series set in a world where superheroes are real—but the real action happens in the grocery store, the living room, and the quiet moments between saving the day. Written and drawn entirely by Zahler, the 13-issue run follows the relationship between a mild-mannered bookstore owner and her superhero boyfriend, exploring the mundane, funny, and heartfelt challenges of dating a caped crusader. Its enduring appeal lies in its warm, witty inversion of the superhero genre, proving that the most heroic act can be showing up for date night.