The story of is a subversion of the superhero genre, exploring what happens when a normal teenager tries to be a hero in a world without superpowers. The Origin of an Unlikely Hero
A former cop who has spent years training his daughter for vengeance against the mob. Kick-Ass(2010)
It is often praised for having one of the best opening scenes in superhero cinema and eventually spawned a sequel, Kick-Ass 2 , in 2013. The story of is a subversion of the
While Dave's exploits go viral and inspire a subculture of copycats, he eventually crosses paths with two far more serious and lethal vigilantes: While Dave's exploits go viral and inspire a
Dave Lizewski is a regular, nerdy high school student and comic-book fanboy. Frustrated by the lack of real-life superheroes, he decides to become one himself, despite having no special abilities. He buys a green-and-yellow scuba suit online, adopts the name , and sets out to fight crime in New York City. Reality Hits Hard
Dave’s first attempt at vigilantism ends disastrously: he is stabbed and hit by a car. However, the surgical reconstruction of his body with metal plates and damaged nerve endings gives him a higher tolerance for pain—the closest thing to a "superpower" he ever receives.