Phenomenons
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These multi-author collections of superhero short stories, edited by Michael Jan Friedman, take place in a shared world: an alternate Earth in which the nefarious Captains of Industry reign.
Sci-fi/fantasy authors, including Ilsa J. Bick, Michael A. Burstein, Peter David, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Robert Greenberger, Dan Hernandez, Paul Kupperberg, Alex Segura, Hildy Silverman, Geoffrey Thorne, Marie Vibbert, and more created an all-new pantheon of superheroes with unique powers fight to save the day. Featuring: Sarcastic Fringehead created by Mary Fan Secret Identity: Jojo Fang Occupation: High school student, electric bass player Power: Ability to control salt |
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"Salt for Gold"
by Mary Fan It's been a few years since 17-year-old Jojo Fang, prep school student and aspiring punk rock bassist, discovered she could manipulate salt. As Sarcastic Fringehead, she uses these questionably useful powers to play the part of a schoolyard vigilante - intimidating bullies and making them back off. But when she discovers that a priceless artifact stolen from her grandmother's village in China is coming to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it's time to graduate to a higher level of superhero and return the item to her ancestral homeland, where it belongs. Little does she know that she's not the only one after the object, which holds mysterious powers... Featured in... PHENOMENONS: EVERY HUMAN CREATURE Edited by Michael Jan Friedman |
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"Above the Salt"
by Mary Fan Jojo just wanted to show off her punk rock skills at her school's talent show. But when her favorite teacher abruptly attacks in the middle of her set, kidnaps her friend, and disappears into the night, she's certain her superhero-ing has caught up to her. She calls upon fellow Phenomenon Black Hat, hacker extraordinaire, for help, and together, they set out to rescue Jojo's friend and find out what's going on... Featured in... PHENOMENONS: SEASON OF DARKNESS Edited by Michael Jan Friedman |
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"Covenant of Salt"
by Mary Fan Jojo thought she was getting the hang of this whole superhero thing, but it's starting to ruin her life. Her bandmates are ready to kick her out for missing too many rehearsals, and she can't tell them it's because she's been busy trying to save people she cares about. Worse, there's a new villain after her, and she has no idea why... Featured in... PHENOMENONS: THE WIND AND FIRE Edited by Michael Jan Friedman |