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The Legion of Nothing by Jim Zoetewey

Not all superheroes are bigger than life

The Legion of Nothing is the story of Nick Klein and what happens when he takes on the identity (and powered armor) of “The Rocket.” Originally his grandfather’s superhero identity, the powered armor comes with a lot of baggage. Ranging from his grandfather’s service in World War II to connections with other heroes (and villains), the past has a . . .

An ongoing series, with new episodes twice weekly.
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Worm by Wildbow

High school is miserable for Taylor. Despite the fact that her superpower is a little less conventional than super strength or shooting laser beams from her hands, she’s been holding on to a dream of becoming a superhero. As she takes the plunge, however, things don’t go as planned. Taylor finds herself immersed in a world of black and . . .

A serialized novel, updating twice weekly.
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Wonder City Stories by Jude McLaughlin

Superpowers are the least of their problems...

The daily trials and tribulations of superpowered and nonsuperpowered folks—some queer, some people of color, some elderly.  All they want is to get through their days and grab a little happiness where they can. Inspired by the works of Alison Bechdel, Kurt Busiek, and Armistead Maupin. . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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Zephyr by Wereviking

A superhero webcomic in prose

Zephyr is a well-read ongoing prose webcomic detailing the adventures of a well-meaning but often hapless superhero in a dystopian new America.  Zephyr is influenced by postliterary writing and Sturgeon’s law.  It’s 2009 on the eastern seaboard of the United States.  The place is Atlantic City: a sweeping longitudinal metropolis designed by Frank Lloyd Wright following widespread devastation in 1984.  . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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The Last Skull by Robert C. Rodgers

Teenagers. Super-heroes. Explosions. Time-travel.

After her mother died in a car accident, Sue Daysdale never expected to stumble upon the family secret—that the mild-mannered soccer mom who taught her how to dance, sing, and properly dress a wound was the Skull, one of the most legendary (and terrifying) super-heroes alive.  Now, saddled with an unpaid mortgage, a drug-addicted guardian, and a basement full of . . .

A serialized novel, updating thrice weekly.
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Notorious by Robert C. Rodgers

Life gets complicated when you're a supervillain going straight.

Jack Burroughs used to be one of the most feared names in the business. As an assassin who specialized in killing superheroes, he made a name for himself as the guy to go to when you needed a cape taken out. But after undergoing an experimental treatment, Jack woke up to discover that the cold-blooded bastard he was had died. . . .

A serialized novel, updating twice weekly.
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Secret Identities by L. M. Bricker

Lola Merriweather is the daughter of Mesmera,  a bank robber with mind control abilities.  Her mother wants her to follow in her footsteps, but Lola had other plans—she wants to take over the world. Lola’s best friend is Glory Hart.  With her super-speed, she knows she was meant for greatness, and has never wanted anything but a future with . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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Special People by Tim Sevenhuysen

Special people have special problems.

Special People is a fiction project about people with special and unusual powers and abilities. But don’t call them superheroes! The stories are action-oriented and humourous, but definitely not what you’d expect from your average “superhero fiction.” From a human cell phone to a man who can conjure bacon out of thin air, these are unique, interesting characters, special . . .

An ongoing series, with new episodes weekly.
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Shimmer by Miranda Sparks

Not your average hero...

To friends and family there is nothing remarkable about Justin Cade. Seeing only an awkward, sometimes isolated high school sophomore they would never suspect that he lives a double life as Milestone City’s protector: the holographic heroine known as Glimmer Girl. Juggling school, superherodom and his own skewed sense of self Justin starts down the road of transition into . . .

An ongoing series, with new episodes sporadically.
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Wrong Side of a Working Man by Justin DiPego

Follow the struggle of a working class hero who must become a working class superhero.

You’ve seen the world for what it is, and you know we are in trouble.  Ills beyond the reach of bankers and cops, soldiers and presidents and even kings threaten the fabric of our lives.  What we need is a hero. Follow the struggle of electrician, Alex Cides as he struggles with forces that upset his balance with the . . .

A serialized novel, updating weekly.
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The Urban 30 by C. L. Johnston and Team

Savin' the World, One Hood At A Time

The Urban 30 captures the lives of several heroes, on and off the clock of being super.  Each main character is written by a different writer. . . .

An ongoing blogfic, with new posts almost daily.
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Super Powereds by Drew Hayes

Welcome to Super Powereds, the story of five young people with abilities they cannot control, called “Powereds” by society.  They are resigned to life with their personal hurdles, until one day each is approached by a company claiming it will give them what they never dared hope for: control of their abilities.  This would make put them in a rare . . .

A serialized novel, updating twice weekly.
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Editor: Grace McDermott
July 23, 2008

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Member: Reyben
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