Fallen Superheroes

by Scott Allen Perry, Adam Mock, Eric Curtis (Photographs)

Using superheroes as the allegory, this colorful photo narrative explores the not-so-glamorous and sometimes dark realities of those who strive to live their dreams against all odds. The creators of Mime Very Own Book have reunited to pair trademark imagery with witty snippets to create a hilarious visual smorgasbord of real people and their quest to see themselves as more than they really are. From fast food to the simple pleasures of gardening, this lighthearted spoof reveals the superhero in all.

Genres: Photography

342 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Phil Brody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here's the deal: I was a comic book kid. Truth told, I was an uber nerd who crawled up inside my imaginative head on a daily basis as I flipped the pages of anything/everything Marvel and DC supplied on a monthly basis. I don't admit that a lot these days because I aim for attention from the opposite sex on a daily basis and aspire to getting laid at least on a monthly basis. Suffice to say, talking comics and superheroes doesn't usually benefit that quest. Sure, motion pictures like The Avengers and Batman and Spiderman have made superheroes the talk of the town, but when the conversation strays from Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man and into Frank Miller's Daredevil, pretty eyes tend to glaze over and shapely legs clamp shut. Trust me, been there. Having said that, I will proudly display Fallen Superheroes on my coffee table -- forever. And that's the most honest endorsement I can give this 324-page mutant work-of-art. The creativity sprung from the collective minds of Eric Curtis, Scott Allen Perry, and Adam Mock is radioactive -- but in a good way. The trio has rewritten the rules of a genre I've been a fan of since I was a little kid, and that's a pretty amazing feat. I thought I saw it all, yet Fallen Superheroes takes me to new heights page after page after page. And if there's a villain in all this, it's all those collective souls that don't get it -- and I mean comprehend it and/or purchase it.

Uncanny work, gentlemen. When can we expect the sequel?

[Connie Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is by far one of the most unique and imaginative books I have had the pleasure to own. The writing, photography and complete detail blows the mind.

[Alyssa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Free. Got it for the pics. Interesting, but weird.

[C.S. Daley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pictures were cool. Not a huge fan of the writing. Iteresting. Probably about a 2.5 for me.

[Darcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely amazing photography, hilarious superheroes and the stories that go with them. An absolute must-read to fans of comics and the superhero genre.