Six teenagers—Alex, Nico, Karolina, Gert, Chase, and Molly—gather for their parents' annual charity meeting, only to witness their families performing a ritualistic human sacrifice. They discover their parents are members of The Pride, a criminal cabal of time-travelers, wizards, and aliens who control Los Angeles. After escaping their homes, the group uncovers their own inherited abilities, ranging from technological mastery and sorcery to super-strength and a psychic link with a dinosaur. They must navigate the city streets while evading the police and their own villainous relatives.
This graphic novel serves readers who enjoy subversions of superhero tropes and coming-of-age narratives. Fans of ensemble casts find a story centered on teen autonomy and the rejection of inherited legacies. Readers walk away with a cynical take on generational conflict and a localized view of the Marvel Universe that prioritizes interpersonal dynamics over global stakes. It provides a blueprint for how young characters establish their own moral codes when their caretakers prove to be the ultimate antagonists.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2006
- Language
- EN
