The Intimates
DC · 2005 · 12 issues
About the series
In 2005, Joe Casey launched The Intimates for DC, a superhero series that deconstructs the genre by focusing on a group of young, flawed heroes attending a school for the superpowered. Over its 12-issue run, the book blends teen drama with sharp, satirical commentary on the tropes of the superhero mythos, featuring art from Giuseppe Camuncoli, Jim Lee, and Alé Garza. The series is notable for its cynical, character-driven take on the "superhero academy" concept, anchored by figures like Lord Majestros and Mr. Majestic, and stands as a cult-favorite exploration of the mundane struggles behind the masks.