Fisch, Sholly. Challenge of the Super Friends.

Fisch, Sholly.  Challenge of the Super Friends.  Capstone/Stone Arch    2013 32p  ISBN 978-1-4342-4701-8  elem/ms    VG      Graphic novel    

In this hardbound, library edition of the original DC Comics Super Friends #6, the six super heroes gather together for a performance during a charity event. The super heroes have agreed to be bound in specially designed traps in an effort to thrill the audience with their magnificent escape.  However, evil Key has sabotaged the traps with items that will make the escape impossible.  Young readers will delight in the great adventure as the super heroes test their strength and endurance while trying to free themselves and each other.

Brightly colored full-color frames enhance the text and add excitement to the comic.  Dialogue and thought clouds provide clarity to the picture frames that tell the story.  The book concludes with a double-spread page layout of a secret message for readers to decode along with clues, a super hero character glossary, brief information about the creators, a general glossary, and two pages of visual questions and prompts to engage young readers.

This is one book in the republished, hardback edition of the DC Super Friends series.  There are currently eight titles in the series.

Summary: The Super Friends are gathering together to escape from specially designed traps to thrill the crowd at a charity event; however, Key has sabotaged the traps and the heroes struggle to freedom.          

Super heroes                                                --Virginia McGarvey