Kick-Ass V1 (2008)

Kick-Ass is a creator-owned comic book series written by Mark Millar and illustrated by John Romita Jr. It was initially published by Marvel Comics under the company’s Icon imprint before moving to Image Comics in 2018.

It is the story of Dave Lizewski, a teenager who sets out to become a real life superhero. His actions are publicized on the Internet and inspire other people. He gets caught up with ruthless vigilantes Hit-Girl and Big Daddy who are on a mission to take down the gangster John Genovese.

The comic was adapted into a 2010 film of the same name directed by Matthew Vaughn, starring Aaron Taylor-JohnsonChloë Grace MoretzChristopher Mintz-PlasseMark Strong and Nicolas Cage. A sequel, directed by Jeff Wadlow, was released in 2013.

Kick-Ass V4 (2018)

There’s a new face beneath the old mask, a new figure wearing that famous green and yellow spandex. Who is this new vigilante superhero? Who can fill Dave Lizewski’s shoes? Who is the new Kick-Ass? Find out in this new, ongoing monthly series. Comic book legends Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. reunite for the next chapter of the iconic series.