Man-Child pays homage to the work and life of Stan Lee. Moreover, it is a commentary on modern-day comic book fandom as well as an opportunity to put the widely-used expression “man-child” on trial through the lens of the twenty-first century. Telling two separate storylines — one taking place in the innocent silver age superhero universe of the Monarch-Crier and the other in our mature world with comic book nerd Rufus Boston — Man-Child.
It’s a sad day in the life of Rufus Boston. Comics legend Stu Leeds is dead, leaving a hole in the hearts of comic book and superhero fans everywhere, and especially in Rufus’ inner-circle. When lifelong heroes are gone, how do you respect and carry on the work they have achieved? And when role models are hard to find, where do you look for inspiration? Enter the fantastically amazing universe of Rufus Boston — Man-Child.