Inception of idea

I WANT TO BE A HERO
A graphic novel series about superheroes and heroism
I WANT TO BE A HERO What?
What is it?

I Want To Be A Hero (Tentatively titled) is a superhero story for those tired of

the modern drama of the superhero genre following the exploits of an
unemployed salary man who seeks to reform the superheroes of today.

Format Information:
Monthly chapter-to-chapter action, comedy, and drama in a flowing linear narrative.
I WANT TO BE A HERO The Plot
The series narrative begins with our heroes origin; where upon
losing his job during a fight between Wonder Man and an alien
threat, hes drafted into a battle with a monster robbing a
convenience store - where he then defends the people and saves
the day despite hospitalization.

Now - weeks later - Eric dons his alter-ego to fight for what he
believes in, despite his complete lack of skills and abilities.

His ability tested and his morality strained, Eric fights to protect the
people he loves in the hopes of reaching the heights of those he
once called heroes.
I WANT TO BE A HERO Who?
Age: 25 / Male / Office Worker/Unemployed
Eric Tutor is your average run-of-the-mill working-class guy, however he also has terrible luck; of the five jobs hes been
employed at, all had suffered huge collateral damage from the efforts of superheroes. Finally - after losing his last job - he takes
to the streets in an effort to reform both societys criminals and the many vigilante heroes of the city.
Kind at heart but quick to anger.
Quick-witted.
Is now rivals with the most famous hero of all time; Wonder Man.

Age: 25 / Male / Office Worker/Unemployed

Wonder Man - the alter-ego of Roger Clark - is seen as a pinnacle of justice; having worked for over 20 years in protecting the
city he calls home. However, Wonder Man has lost his ways in the years hes been trying to defend the city, and now sees no
choice but to desecrate the city for the sake of protecting the planet.
Mightier than thou attitude.
Extremely jaded
I WANT TO BE A HERO Target Audience
Who is it for?

Superheroes are long-treated ground, however,

superhero themed comedy/superhero
deconstruction stories are not, this is the new
popular genre that IWTBAH will be focusing on.

The audience will be

Age range: 18-30~ (54% of total audience)

Gender: Primarily male (73% of total audience)
Education: Primarily college/university demographic (60% total audience)
Socio-economic Market: Lower to middle-class (30-50k a year)
Family: Primarily single (65%)
(Research taken using resources from both Dark Horse (the publishers) and DC/Marvel Comics average demographics.)
I WANT TO BE A HERO When will it be delivered?
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Concepting Concepting Concepting Concepting Preparation

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Inking Inking Editing Editing Crying and also

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I WANT TO BE A HERO What is the budget?
Equipment/Employee Source Cost/Wage per
month ()

Employees 2400

Writer/Illustrator N/A 1500

Editor N/A 900

Equipment 400

Wacom Bamboo tablet Wacom 50

Clip Paint Studio (Pro Edition) Smith Micro Software 50 (One-time

purchase)

Windows Computer Dell Approx. 300

(Salary costs calculated through Payscale.)