Invincika, Superheroes of the Multiverse #1 by Varun Sayal

Imagine being born with a superhero gene and never developing that dormant power. Imagine being enrolled in a monastery to develop your supposed gift, and you end up the school bully’s target. This is precisely what happens to Ulka. For years she meditated and had enhancement drugs administered for her gift to manifest. When a giant magnetic meteor called a Magnetar threatens Earth,  and the two most promising Superheroes are lost, her powers appear when her Guru, Saum, is in danger. As she discovers what she is capable of, others plot the downfall of all superheroes and their Guru. Even the King cannot be trusted. Can Ulka’s powers manifest so that she can save her planet, and what will the consequences of her actions be?

Varun Sayal writes a story full of science and magic where humans have genes that promise the development of superpowers. He delves into the two emotions that have forever fueled wars and discontent, jealousy and love. Some will take their jealousy to such lengths that they abuse the love of others to reach their goals. Others are so in love with themselves that they fail to realise their impact on society before it is too late. Others have so much love and compassion for others that they are willing to sacrifice themselves even for people they do not know. Invincika is a wonderfully relatable sci-fi read, and I can strongly recommend it to all the fans of superhero and multiverse theories.