I'm yet to be disappointed by any of Gene Luen Yang's titles, and Sonny Liew illustrating this one just ensured that I'd like it. 
 An Asian-American boy grows up helping in his immigrant father's Chinatown grocery store. Once he gets older, he discovers the darker side of Chinatown. His mother pushes him to become a superhero, and to her surprise, it eventually happens, and The Green Turtle is born. 
 The Shadow Hero is nicely drawn and perfectly laid-out. While the overall feeling is bleak, Yang interjects bits of humor here and there to lighten the mood. Plus, this being a superhero graphic novel, hope reigns eternal; The Shadow Hero finds his path and takes it to the end. 
 Learning the back story behind The Shadow Hero was a special treat at the end. My 13 year old son liked it too, so this one appeals to plenty of ages. Check it out!