Wanted is a 6-issue comic book mini-series, written by Mark Millar. The storyline is slightly twisted as it features a world where, instead of the usual super-heroes protecting the weak, super villains have taken control of the planet instead, with several groups battling to establish unchallenged supremacy. Protagonist Wesley Gibson, growing up a nerdy, mama's boy with confidence issues, then finds out that his dead father was a leading villain - The Killer. He inherits his dad's 'powers' - super aim with any weapon. With this, he embarks on a new journey battling other villains who are looking to exterminate him.
In another wacky slight, the extinct Superheroes live only in memory as storybook heroes - just like your world and mine! :)
With an engaging storyline and strong pacing throughout, not to mention a totally unexpected plot, this is something that all avid readers should look out for. Why? I did not put it down till the last issue was done!
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"This 1998 miniseries marked the Punisher's return under the Marvel Knights label, a year after the 1996 series was cancelled. It's not written by Garth Ennis, but it'll do. In the story, Frank Castle has committed suicide, and he returns from the dead with supernatural powers and fights demons" and assorted creatures. Looks very different from the usual Punisher storylines and worth checking out. I loved the Punisher, unfortunately the movie was crap and the character never made it to mainstream appeal. Still, the comics were an excellent read. This should do it as well.
A new series on the Decepticon Megatron - the first 2 issues of a 4-issue run have been released. Written by Eric Holmes and inked by Alex Milne, this continues the various Origins series from IDW. A good read, as it looks into the background of the Decepticon legion figurehead.
