Hench

In a world dominated by superheroes, the people in the shadows are finally stepping into the spotlight. The Hench series follows the lives of those who have always been overlooked, the henchpeople tasked with doing the dirty work while the heroes take the glory. Sharp, irreverent, and often darkly humorous, the series peels back the glittering facade of heroism to reveal a world of ambition, exhaustion, and the high cost of loyalty.

The first book, Hench, introduces a world where supervillains and superheroes alike rely on armies of faceless underlings, but one henchperson begins to see the cracks in the system and asks what it really means to be expendable. The sequel, Villain, pushes this exploration further, examining the moral compromises, betrayals, and unlikely alliances that emerge when the ones who serve start to fight back. Each installment combines tense action, witty observation, and human vulnerability, creating a universe that feels lived-in and surprisingly grounded even amid the chaos.

Hench consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.