Temporary Superheroine by Irene Vartanoff

Chloe Cole wants to stop the crazy dreams she's having—that she's a costumed superheroine who flies and shoots power bolts out of her fingers to do battle with a menacing supervillain. And what about the weird comic book artwork spam that arrives on her computer? And the reports in the media about supervillain sightings? Is Chloe, a struggling webcomics artist, the cause of real-life chaos? To stop her life from imploding even more, Chloe desperately agrees to a stint on a television superhero game show that puts her in intimate contact with an enigmatic comic book company executive, and gives her a chance to question a beloved comics icon. But Chloe must cross over to a bizarre mirror universe to find answers—and start living her dreams. On the hunt for a supervillain with a bad attitude and for a brilliant comic book creator with a grudge against society, Chloe needs all the help she can get to save two universes.

PG-rated nonstop comic book style adventure set in two universes, with plenty of super-powered battles and recognizable classic comic book scenarios—and some iffy romance thrown in.

CHARACTERS IN THIS STORY

Chloe Cole: Reluctant possessor of super powers, snarky 25-year-old with parent and boyfriend issues

Roland Kirby: Eager comics fanboy, dependable partner in other world adventures, ex-boyfriend who won't go away

Eric Wood: Suspiciously charming comic book company CEO, possible secret villain, questionably honest potential lover and confidant

Jovial Jerry Fine: Beloved elderly icon of the comic book world, benign but skeptical participant in fast-paced adventures

Diabolical Dave McCay: Maverick comic book artist, troublemaking genius

Bodacious Barb: Knows the secrets behind the comics, doesn't give a d**n

The Purple Menace: Supervillain, mad scientist, wants to take over the world—make that two worlds