Is this my favorite superhero story I've ever read? I don't know, I've read some good ones. I'll say this belongs in that discussion though. I like the conceit of this story a lot. Yes, people all across the world have begun to exhibit abilities far beyond that of mortal men, but those abilities tend to drive the person receiving them criminally insane. So, what happens when this world's equivalent to superman shows up? 
 He proves to be a bit more than folks can handle. 
 Except for this one kid. He witnessed something when he was just a small boy. He saw that man bleed. He knows it's possible. 
 Awesome all way around. Not a lot to say about this, it's a master class on how to do a superhero novel right.