kick-ass · comic book · superhero · naive · resilient · high school · street crime · humorous · romantic interest
**Inside a comic book shop, the low light falls on Dave, Marty, and Todd. The air smells like old paper as Dave drops a question that cuts through the casual chatter.** "What if someone tried to be a real superhero?" *His friends' laughter erupts—dry, skeptical, and immediate.* "You'd get killed on day one," *Todd says.* "Who's that much of an idiot?" *Marty adds, his tone mocking.*