John Broome
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Showcase Presents
This collection delves into the thrilling adventures of a beloved superhero, chronicling his journey as he battles formidable foes and navigates the complexities of his dual identity. Set in a vibrant world filled with danger and intrigue, the stories explore themes of justice, courage, and the enduring struggle between good and evil. With a blend of action-packed sequences and character-driven narratives, the tales capture the essence of heroism and the timeless appeal of the superhero genre.
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2. Showcase #24
Continuing his early adventures, a fearless test pilot newly chosen as an interstellar lawman confronts strange, high-stakes threats that push him to master the limits of his power ring. Using ingenuity and willpower to overcome obstacles that brute force can’t solve, he juggles his secret identity, a demanding career, and complicated feelings for his boss while proving himself a worthy protector of his city and the wider cosmos.
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3. Showcase #23
A fearless test pilot grapples with the responsibilities of a newly won power ring as he faces uncanny earthly threats, including an invisible terror born from a scientist’s runaway mental energies, while learning to harness willpower and ingenuity to protect his city and keep his double life intact.
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4. Showcase #22
A fearless test pilot is chosen by a dying alien’s power ring to become an interstellar lawman, learning the ring’s rules and forging a uniform as he embraces his new role. Testing his willpower and ingenuity, he prevents sabotage, saves a rocket mission, and battles uncanny threats like a towering puppet, staking his claim as Earth’s newest defender.
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5. Punch Me Up To The Gods
A Memoir
A raw, unflinching memoir of growing up Black and gay in working-class Ohio, navigating an abusive household, rigid expectations of masculinity, and the numbing pull of addiction and self-sabotage. Told in vivid, episodic vignettes that trace fraught relationships, moments of tenderness, and biting humor, it follows a winding path from shame and invisibility toward self-recognition, accountability, and hard-won healing.
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