PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
A cartoonist and graphic designer, Jon Morris is the author of The League of Regrettable Superheroes (Spring 2015), which sold nearly 20,000 copies in its first six months. Since the late 1900's, he's operated the blog Gone and Forgotten, an irreverent, in-depth look at the worst, the lowliest and most unfortunate stories and characters comic books have offered.
Fascinating. --Entertainment Weekly <p/> A sequel to Morris's acclaimed The League of Regrettable Superheroes, this quick-read volume is a chronological encyclopedia of the strangest and silliest antagonists ever to appear in sequential art. --Vulture In the realm of comic books, the undisputed guru of all things ridiculous, forgotten, and regrettable is Jon Morris. --VICE [A] delightfully fun rundown of more than 100 of pulp history's most marvelous forgotten baddies. --Parade <p/> In a world filled with polished silver-screen superheroes, one author has curated the unthinkable. . . .Each section is full of gorgeous vintage comic art and poignantly entertaining character entries, complete with the villain's backstory and superhero rivals. Resurrected, these forgotten villains finally enjoy a moment in the cultural spotlight alongside their overshadowing opponents at the box office. --PRINT magazine <p/> Wonderful. --Geeks of Doom The Legion of Regrettable Super Villains is a great read for any diehard comic fan and gives you a slew of fun facts that you will love. --BioGamer Girl Comic book fans are going to love reading through the zany, sometimes unbelievable stories included in The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains. --Nerdophiles <p/> [The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains] is loads of great fun and is a welcome addition to any coffee table. --Plain Dealer <p/> Morris is the perfect person to reintroduce the world to these characters. . . Pair this book with Morris' book of regrettable heroes and a couple tickets to the latest Marvel or DC movie, and it'll make a great gift for fans of all ages. --The Oklahoman Served up with lashings of delicious snark. --SFX Magazine <p/> [The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains] celebrates the imaginations of those who could combine bold, outrageous action with realistic visuals of the bizarre and confrontational. A quirky view of comic book history, it reflects changes in society via a colorful and informative treatment. --MetroKids <p/> Jon Morris' trip down Memory Lane is not only informative, it's a royal hoot! This is a terrific choice for graphic novel aficionados, serious Trivia competitors, and those who have developed an appreciation for silliness raised to the level of art. --Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight <p/> Morris has done his homework, and it shows. --Doom Rocket <p/> [The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains] shines a light on some characters you've definitely never heard of before that'll help up your geek cred and make you extra awesome at trivia nights. --Rogues Portal
