A Hero By Any Other Name Author:Jean Rabe (Editor) The Con-geeks stopping the alien invasion, a sidekick who follows a true hero, the steam-punk era detective investigating a transvestite murder (yes, really!), and an invulnerable, but broken hero, soldiering on...What does a sidekick do after retirement? What does a super villain do when he meets an evil greater than himself? Is it ... more »power that defines a hero, or something else? All of these questions and more are answered in A Hero By Any Other Name, a collection of stories by some of today's best-known science fiction and fantasy authors. These riveting adventures delve into the lives of some not-so-conventional superheroes, sidekicks, and villains. This isn't all tights-and-fights, but a look at heroes that will forever alter your perspective on those who choose to live behind a mask.