SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL -- Gr 7 Up -Huck, abandoned at
birth and adopted by a kind couple, is a Good Samaritan with a penchant for
deeds that range from random acts of kindness to superhero feats of heroism.
Huck lives a low-key existence until his good works become public knowledge;
soon everyone is seeking assistance from him. Like all superheroes, Huck becomes
the target of a villainous plot to destroy him. Written by Millar (Kick Ass) and
illustrated by Albuquerque (American Vampire), this title follows the superhero
origin trope of abandonment and self-discovery. Albuquerque's illustrations,
which use background colors to convey mood, add to the pacing of Millar's story.
Although readers are likely to note similarities and draw comparisons between
Huck and superheroes, such as Captain America and Superman, Huck is an everyman
hero with extraordinary abilities-and without the suit. VERDICT Recommended for
young adult comic book fans.-Tamela Chambers, Chicago Public Schools,
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