Oh the hilarity!

This may be a satire, but I've always wondered what the life of a superhero was like, the real life, the life outside of the Batman and Superman movies - who is the man behind the hero?

"It's all starting to come together. But I'm in shock. A Jewish Superhero? I've never heard of such a thing."

Meet Tzadik X/12-Friedman - a Jewish superhero who's powers include successfully predicting the weather (this from his alien father from the planet Astra-Zeneca) and flying. He enjoys recreational drugs, playing with dinosaurs, and creating his own line of fashion called Freedomware.

He is in search of many things - what to do when he is forced into retirement by his comic book company and finding his arch nemesis, a difficulty for us all, I think.

While on the way to finding himself he writes an autobiography, finds his father, becomes the leader of the Hair Club for Men (or the Club for Growth "We're trying to attract women as well.") which is a secret society along the lines of the Knights Templar and the Illuminati. He also has a stint as the Governor of California and then settles into a nice quite retirement working as the head of Homeland Security.

The book is a quick fun read. Each chapter is it's own story so you can pick it up and put it down whenever you want and not feel like you're dangling on the edge of a cliffhanger.

Captain Freedom is a mix between The Tick (my personal favorite comic book anti-hero) and Superman, but mostly The Tick. He's not all that bright, but he loves to cook.

It's a really hilarious book for anyone who's been a fan of comic books. A definite pick up and read! ( )

Quite honestly, the only thing that made me pick up this book in January was its endorsement by one of my favorite authors, [a:Christopher Moore|16218|Christopher Moore|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1200095788p2/16218.jpg].

This book was incredibly funny, unique and many times I found myself actually chuckling out loud. I did feel like the plot was very thinly put together and would not stand alone on its own. Its saving grace is the great humor of [a:G. Xavier Robillard|1977550|G. Xavier Robillard|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1296790759p2/1977550.jpg]'s novice writing.

Basic, unhelpful summary that does not book justice: This is essentially a story of a Superhero who has piqued and is now the equivalent of American Reality TV stars. A pitiful train wreck that grasps at any attempts to remain in the public's loving eye. Or was that [b:Soon I Will Be Invincible|645180|Soon I Will Be Invincible|Austin Grossman|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1320554514s/645180.jpg|955983]? The two books keep getting mixed up in my head because they were so similar in their storyline attempts.

I would say that if someone gave you this book, you found it on the street or for a very cheap price at a thrift store - you should read it. Otherwise, your life won't suffer for not reading it. ( )

Captain Freedom is a superhero in the midst of a career crisis. Although he has saved the world numerous times and holds the record for foiled bank heists, he has his share of problems. He doesn't seem to be able to find or commit to an archenemy (although for a time, he settles for an animated paper clip, which should sound familiar to Microsoft Office users). He loses the International Justice Prize because of charges of substance abuse. And his job at Gotham Comix is in danger. What's a superhero to do? In the hands of expert satirist G. Xavier Robillard, Captain Freedom tries a number of strategies. He gets a life coach, uses NME Online to find an archenemy, and eventually runs for public office.

This book is likely not for everyone, but I loved it! Robillard had me laughing out loud. Captain Freedom is a lovable, but bungling hero. By the end of the book, I was rooting for him, while humming his theme song ("Freedom's just another word for time to kick your. . ."). ( )

Cutesy story told cutesy. No brio, no teeth, no pull for me after the first 60 pages. Kind of like one of those old Harvey Comics and Marvel Comics special editions where Spiderman meets Richie Rich. Readable as long as your waiting for next month's X-men to come out. ( )

Captain Freedom just wants a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Is that too much to ask after saving the world four times? G. Xavier Robillard’s debut novel tells the story of an unappreciated superhero’s quest for truth, justice, and, most importantly, recognition.

He has sponsorships, comic books, and a movie deal, but Captain Freedom’s career as a superhero is dwindling. After being fired by Gotham Comix, Freedom’s world is turned upside down, which leads him down the stereotypical path of a fallen celebrity—drugs, alcohol, and rehab. As he struggles to avoid the “has-been” status, a life coach helps Freedom examine his past failures, analyze his origin story, and confront the commitment issue that may have led to his decline: his lack of an archenemy.

The world created by Robillard is no different from our own; just pretend “superhero” was another job option right out of college. The world of Captain Freedom blends perfectly into the rich history of American pop culture—Erik Estrada Pez dispensers nearly cause global domination by a fleet of stone soldiers; modern pirates live on an island called Kazaa and steal copyrighted music and movies; and Enterprise adds time machines to their leasing inventory. Captain Freedom is an entertaining character, because is thirst for celebrity status outweighs all the actual superhero powers he possesses. When the comic books and movies aren’t enough, he writes children books and becomes governor of California (where else?) in his quest to protect and promote the Captain Freedom brand. In his eyes, too much celebrity is never a bad thing.

The story of Captain Freedom began as a short piece on National Public Radio and has since developed into the satirical memoir of a character that represents the excess of American culture. Robillard spares nothing—Hollywood, politics, global warming, Homeland Security, aliens, piracy, fashion, even NPR—in this humorous statement on celebrity obsession and hyper-media. Captain Freedom will keep you chuckling at how far one person will go to stay in the spotlight and how his biggest villain may end up being upper management. ( )