The Slightly Tardy Adventures of the Superfisters

starts off with an argument between Knightbat and his teen sidekick, Nightbird, both of whom bear a blinding resemblance to another superhero duo (and we're not referring to Superhorse and Supermonkey). Like many a teen before him, Nightbird storms out -- NOBODY understands me! -- with Broken Wings' "You Crushed my Soul" playing on his iPod. His redemption comes in the form of a young, enthusiastic boy who dresses up as a butterfly for Halloween and then discovers he can fly (perhaps, it is hinted, because his absentee father is none other than that doofus, Superdupe). When the lads are attacked by patronizing Hipster Ghosts ("they come out when they sense something sincere might happen"), Nightbird leads an attack while Butterfly strips them of their powers through his sheer force of earnestness ("smile when you're happy!" he yells). And thus, the sidekick gets a sidekick. We love every moment of it.

After the jump: some more hipsters who could use some vanquishing; and some hobos who could use a shower, but decide not to.