These 22 all-new tales pay tribute to the true
heroes-the people who enable and put up with heroes. From
what it's like to be Hercules' wife (complete with an
appearance by Hercules in drag) to the trials of H.P.
Lovecraft's housekeeper, from the perils of being King
Kong's girlfriend to the downside of dating a shapeshifter,
this anthology turns heroism on its head, revealing the
behind-the-scenes drama, as opposed to glorious rescues.
From the Pied Piper's power trip to David acting like a
giant you-know-what after slaying Goliath, these stories
show heroes in all their ignominy and shine a light on the
unsung faithful standing in their shadows.