Superior

From 2010 to 2012, Mark Millar and Leinil Francis Yu delivered Superior, a seven-issue Marvel series that reimagines a classic wish-fulfillment fantasy with a dark, modern twist. The story follows a young boy with multiple sclerosis who makes a desperate deal with a demonic monkey to become the world's most powerful superhero, only to discover the terrifying cost of his transformation. Millar's sharp, subversive writing pairs with Yu's detailed, kinetic artwork to create a deconstruction of heroism that questions what it truly means to be superior. A standout from Marvel's creator-owned imprint, this limited series remains a potent, self-contained exploration of power, identity, and the price of dreams.