Confessions of a D-List Supervillain

By: Jim Bernheimer

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer, Talmadge Ragan

Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Exploding from the pages of Horror, Humor, and Heroes, Volume One - it’s the full length adventures of the one and only Mechani-Cal! So grab your battlesuit and prepare to get a little nasty.

"Being a supervillain means never having to say you’re sorry - unless it’s to the judge or the parole board. Even then, you don’t really have to. It’s not like it’s going to change the outcome or anything." Those are the words of Calvin Matthew Stringel, better known as Mechani-Cal. He’s a down-on-his-luck armored villain. Follow his exploits as he gets swept up in a world domination scheme gone wrong and ends up working for these weak willed, mercy loving heroes. Immerse yourself in epic battles and see what it’s like to be an outsider looking in at a world that few have ever experienced. Climb into Cal’s battlesuit and join him on his journey. Will he avoid selling out his principles for a paycheck and a pardon? Can he resist the camaraderie of being on a super team? Does he fall prey to the ample charms of the beautiful Olympian Aphrodite? How will he survive the jealous schemes of Ultraweapon, who wears armor so powerful it makes Cal’s look like a museum piece?

See the world of “righteous do-gooders” through the eyes of someone who doesn’t particularly care for them. Revel in his sarcasm and hang on for one wild ride! Just remember: losing an argument with a group of rioters isn’t a good excuse to start lobbing tear gas indiscriminately at them. You’ve only got so many rounds and it’s going to be a long day, so make sure you get as many as possible with each one.

©2011 Jim Bernheimer (P)2011 Jeffrey Kafer

A quirky take on the superhero business

I enjoyed the book. It's a fun and quirky take on the whole superhero /supervillain relationship.

Hurmorous Underdog Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

My friends would are comic nerds like myself and I like this series. I've already told my brother and friends they need to listen to the series.

What other book might you compare Confessions of a D-List Supervillain to and why?

Comics, and, I know that this is going to upset some people: the Dresden Files, but lighter. Snark and witty banter abound.

Which scene was your favorite?

Just one? I guess where Cal steps up and does what the heroes could not do to the rapist/murderer or the epilogues.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definately, I started this book yesterday, and there's a reason I got a 3 credit deal to purchase books 2 3 and 4 at one go.

Any additional comments?

Thank you Jim. I had to look up Biz Markie and Just a Friend on Youtube :-).

lot of fun

really enjoyed this book! Good read and the reader was very entertaining. lots of fun

Excellent concept, good listen

Very good listen, I would recommend to any sci fi reader. Looking forward to listening to more from Jim Bernheimer.

Fun but a bit rushed

The book was a time of fun to listen to in fact I am marathoned it however it felt rushed at times I strongly recommend this book but be ready for a quick listen

love this series

I love this series. it is the right amount of hero and different. definitely hooked

super-powered grit

Very enjoyable story showing a sociological nut and bolts of a super powered world. Solid characters in a great environment. looking forward to the rest of the series.

great!

this was a great story with well made characters. I hope there's a sequel, either way I'm reading more from this author

A List for the D-List

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed transition and internal struggle of the title character against his conscience and his taking two steps forward and one step back

What does Jeffrey Kafer and Talmadge Ragan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Readers bring a personality to characters that you don't get by reading it.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Superheros just ain't what they used to be

Any additional comments?

If you like snarky unorthodox comic novels, this is a good one.

Not My Normal Listen But Recommended

Any additional comments?

This is not a normal listen for me but I have to say that I enjoyed it. There is nothing deep, dramatic or life changing about it. However, if you are looking for a short and enjoyable read for the fun of it, this would be a great choice.