Supurbia #11
Written by Grace Randolph
Art by Russell Dauterman
Colors by Gabriel Cassata
Letters by Steve Wands
Covers by Emily Warren
Boom! Studios
Release Date: September 18, 2013
Cover Price: $3.99

Supurbia follows the lives of superheroes and their families. All living in the same neighborhood, they lean on each other to train, help, and support each other. But like any other neighborhood and family life, the gossip, jealousies, and trust issues run rampant. In Supurbia #11 the Meta Legion is still looking for a kidnapped child, Zari, the daughter of Superhero Dion Jenkins and his wife, retired superhero Tia. Unsure if Sovereign live-in girlfriend and former supervillain Helen Heart is involved since she has also disappeared and since Helen’s ex, supervillain Hector Hunt, is the kidnapper. Also missing is Gio aka Agent Twilight, who disappeared during a mission.

All of the Meta Legion is out looking for them when an explosion happens in the neighborhood. Those left behind, run to find safety only to encounter more danger. And as the heroes return home, they start to find their loves ones in danger by those they thought they could trust.

Supurbia #1
Created and Written by Grace Randolph
Art by Russell Dauterman
Colors by Gabriel Cassata
Letters by Steve Wands
Cover by Ale Garza
Cover Colors by Nei Ruffino
Boom! Studios
Release Date: March 7, 2012
Cover Price: $3.99

The Real Housewives for superhero spouses? Ugh, what a revolting concept! How stupid. How insulting. How the hell did they make this work?!

Appropriately enough, as I was reading this book my girlfriend was watching a Real Housewives show. I hate Real Housewives. I really, really do. I hate the way the shows are shot, I hate how shrill the characters come off, and I really hate how petty and materialistic all their problems are. I asked her during the commercial what the program’s appeal was for her. Buried beneath all those problems, she said, there’s the story about the complex and competitive friendships women have with each other.

When you put the show that way it starts to sound interesting. Throw in some guys with capes, trade the reality TV format for a comic, and I’m there.