Caldecott Medalist, National Book Award winner, andNew York Timesbestselling creator Dan Santat returns to Sidekicks with a brand-new adventure in this second series installment! Suit up for high-octane action and laughs!There's trouble at the Society of Superheroes!
Captain Amazing, the longtime hero of Metro City, has retired, and he's enjoying a much-needed vacation at the World's Biggest Ball of Yarn. But while he's away, there's trouble at home! A massive data breech disrupts the Society of Superheroes, and a flash drive containing sensitive information about Captain Amazing and other heroes winds up in reckless hands. Meanwhile, an unannounced visitor named Whipley arrives at the captain's house, and his pet sidekicks -- Manny, Roscoe, and Fluffy -- are skeptical of the stranger's intentions. The only sidekick excited by the visit is Shifty.
Could Whipley be Shifty's loving, long-lost brother as he claims? Or is he framing the sidekicks for his own personal gain and vengeance?
An Amazon Best Book of 2026 So Far
Santat's sequel isan absolute gemthat blends a thrilling (and uniquely quirky) superhero tale with an endearing exploration of found family...A purr-fect graphic tale full of tail-wagging, fur-raising excitement as well as heart and substance. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
This newly relaunched series is sure to capitalize on the popularity of comics and superheroes, the author's reputation for kid-friendly work, andthe same blend of adventure, mischief, and humor that appeals to fans of Aaron Blabey'sThe Bad Guys. --The Horn Book Magazine
Praise forSidekicks:
Hilarious and heartfelt... a charming and well-told tale about friendship. -- Kazu Kibuishi, creator of Amulet
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