![]() While Eskew’s deconstruction of the caped crusader genre has tremendous stylistic flair, a meandering narrative that lacks a major through-line conflict ultimately renders this debut one for superhero completists only. Meanwhile, close friends and the black community at large question whether Donny is severely compromising his racial identity for personal gain. As the Spark becomes a household name, Donny must traverse a morally bankrupt industry of superhero agents, product endorsements, and reality TV shows. Induction guarantees wealth, fame, and, for Donny, the rarefied honor of becoming only the second African-American to join the squad. ![]() Calling himself the Spark, Donny is quick to put his newfound talents to good use by fighting crime, and his efforts soon bag him the opportunity of a lifetime: a tryout for the elite team within PantheUS, a government superhero initiative. of Paul Beatty, the rueful humor of Lorrie Moore, the deranged superheroes of Charles Yu. ![]() ![]() ![]() His fortunes turn after a lightning strike on New Year’s Eve grants him the power to shoot lightning out of his fingers. Donald McDougal is a 26-year-old pop culture nerd whose life is going nowhere fast. This superhero origin story zaps a scanty plot with high-voltage satire. ![]()
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