John Lanning, local comics guru, has brought my attention to a new series DC has been running: Will Pfeifer's HERO, an updating of the old Dial H for Hero series.

The basic premise is that using a magic dial, the protagonist can turn themselves into a random generic superhero: the Human Inferno, Torpedo Man, etc.

In Pfeifer's modern series, it doesn't usually turn out well.

It's a cool concept, albeit a little hokey--but the modern series at least is well-executed enough that all hokeyness is quickly forgiven. Check it out, if you're a big nerd.

Interview with the creator.