ICONS: Superpowered Roleplaying Core Book
What kid raised in recent generations hasn't pretended to be a superhero at some point: worn a cape¸ 'flown' around¸ bounced imaginary bullets or shot 'blasts of power' from hands or eyes? Why not? After all¸ the superhero is the perfect modern fantasy: powerful¸ respected¸ and loved by the public¸ but with a message of responsibility¸ duty¸ truth¸ and justice that appeals to parents as well as kids. In countless comic books (and now 'graphic novels')¸ cartoons¸ and live-action television shows and films¸ superheroes continue to thrill and capture our imagination while also celebrating some of our better qualities. Who wouldn't want to be a hero?
"With ICONS¸ you can be!
"Steve Kenson¸ the designer of the best-selling Mutants & Masterminds delivers a superpowered new role-playing game¸ inspired by the fast-playing old-school games and the new generation of narrative role-play! Within its pages are complete rules for character creation¸ abilities and powers¸ random adventure generation¸ a rogue's gallery of villains¸ a complete adventure and all the superheroic action you can handle!