Side-Kicked

A single-issue debut from Darby Pop Publishing in 2017, Side-Kicked introduces a world where superhero sidekicks are tired of being in their mentors' shadows. The book is notable for being an early creator-owned project from writer Jim McCann, who brings his experience with mainstream superheroes to a story about junior heroes striking out on their own. Though a brief series, it offers a fresh take on the sidekick trope with a focus on agency and independence.