The Original Superheroes

Book 2 of The Backup Superhero Series

By Kayla Hicks

"Five stars from me. More please!"- Knightingale

"Superheroes with powers can be fun, too, but this take was fresh and more identifiable for me." - Melissa Rogers

Every Superhero League needs an origin story, but who would have thought it would have been about a barkeep named Frank?

When Frank finds corruption within the Police Department, everything he thought was true starts to unravel.

Enlisting two other trustworthy officers to help him uncover the mystery, Frank's path goes where he never thought it could.

He becomes the Dark Vigilante.

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The Original Superheroes is book 2 in the Backup Superheroes series. In this story, a prequel of sorts, we learn more about Frank, the barkeeper who played a supporting, yet important role in book 1. As the title suggests, The Original Superheroes tells us how and why the Backup Superhero league was formed. It delves into Frank’s past life as a police officer who becomes the Dark Vigilante and seeks justice against corruption in the department. With 149 pages in the paperback copy, the novel is a short, fast-paced read that does a nice job setting up the newly-released third book in the series, The Backup Who Cried Wolf. Although a little heavier in tone than the first book, The Original Superheroes kept my interest alive in the fun, quirky concept of a D-league of superheroes consisting of regular people armed only with nicknames and superhero costumes trying to make the world a better place.

Kristi M.

Other Books In The Backup Superhero Series

The Backup Superhero

If you had the chance to be a superhero, would you? Even if you were a backup superhero, doing all of the work and getting none of the credit?

The Backup Who Cried Wolf

Backup superhero Dwighter's hopes and dreams felt dead in their tracks the day he was placed as a Level D superhero. Among the superhero community, he is known as the drunk backup superhero that no one can count on. Now is Dwighter's time to step up and uncover the plan a few wayward backups and criminals made that could disrupt the government and superhero system itself.

The Backup Superhero Collection

Take a dive into Kayla Hicks' The Backup Superhero universe with a collection of books 1-3 which explore the characters Tanser Girl, Frank the barkeep, and the drunk backup superhero Dwighter.

The Undercover Superhero

And as a result of a particular criminal's intentions for the Superhero League, Tanser Girl will go in as herself, under her secret identity to save the day.

Into the Grey

In the heart of New York City, where the line between heroes and villains blurs, stands Seed—an enigmatic genius trapped in a web of his own making. For years, he's armed the powerful and the perilous, keeping a delicate balance. But now, as he seeks to retire and escape the shadows, a new menace rises. Grover Pavlov, a name whispered with fear, has plans that threaten to unravel everything Seed has worked for. In a twist of fate, Seed's final job, a covert deal with the city's most feared crime boss, Francesca, goes awry. With Francesca missing and Pavlov in her place, Seed is plunged into a game of chess with stakes higher than ever. Caught between his legacy and the unknown future, Seed must navigate a battleground where allies and enemies are interchangeable. Can he outsmart Pavlov and safeguard a city teetering on the edge, or is his past doomed to define his future?

Kayla Hicks

You can find Hicks outdoors with her husband and daughter, her nose in a good book, or playing video games. Some of her favorite books include Under the Never Sky, 28 and a Half Wishes, and anything by Colleen Hoover. Writing however is her greatest passion and has been since high school. Hicks is also the author of Kale Stone: An Outliers Tale available on Amazon.You can find Hicks outdoors with her husband and daughter, her nose in a good book, or playing video games. Some of her favorite books include Under the Never Sky, 28 and a Half Wishes, and anything by Colleen Hoover. Writing however is her greatest passion and has been since high school. Hicks is also the author of Kale Stone: An Outliers Tale available on Amazon.
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