NO ADULTS ALLOWED

Tired of being overlooked and underestimated, four sidekicks team up to prove they can be heroes in their own rights.

Called together by Junior Justice, “the world’s greatest martial artist,” this motley crew of young crime fighters also includes Flygirl, an acrobatic flyer who can weaponize insects; Dinomite, a creature who can transform into any dinosaur; and unlikely ally Goo. Goo, a large pink blob, is the creation of the villain Dr. Enok and recently escaped imprisonment; he assures the other sidekicks that he’s not evil and only looking for friendship. When the adult superheroes arrive to reclaim their sidekicks, they misjudge Goo’s intentions, and a giant battle ensues. Amid the chaos, Dr. Enok swoops in and kidnaps Goo. The sidekicks formulate a plan to rescue their new friend by combining their individual talents to take down Dr. Enok. This entertaining series opener charms with bright, full-color illustrations and loads of humor. Easy-to-follow panels and action sequences keep the pages turning, and the setting of sunny Sydney, Australia, is a refreshing departure from Gotham-like locales. Junior Justice is cued as Southeast Asian with black hair and light-brown skin, and Flygirl reads White with pale skin and red hair. Most of the adult heroes and Dr. Enok read White.

Armed with humor and heart, these underdogs are ready to step into the spotlight.