The story of is a subversion of the superhero genre, exploring what happens when a normal teenager tries to be a hero in a world without superpowers. The Origin of an Unlikely Hero
An 11-year-old "killing machine" trained by her father to use firearms and swords with deadly precision. The Collision with Crime Kick-Ass(2010)
While Dave's exploits go viral and inspire a subculture of copycats, he eventually crosses paths with two far more serious and lethal vigilantes: The story of is a subversion of the
Dave’s first attempt at vigilantism ends disastrously: he is stabbed and hit by a car. However, the surgical reconstruction of his body with metal plates and damaged nerve endings gives him a higher tolerance for pain—the closest thing to a "superpower" he ever receives. Kick-Ass(2010)