Side-Kicked

In 2019, Darby Pop Publishing launched Side-Kicked, a two-issue miniseries that flips the superhero mentor-sidekick dynamic on its head. The story follows a veteran sidekick who, after years of training under a famous hero, decides to break free and forge his own path—only to find that the real world isn't as simple as the comics make it seem. With sharp writing and a focus on the gritty, unglamorous side of the trade, the series offers a fresh take on a classic trope, appealing to fans who enjoy deconstructing superhero conventions.