Radioactive Man: Radioactive Repository Volume One is a delightful romp through the history of comics as filtered through the art style of Simpsons creator Matt Groening. It starts with an introduction by Morty Mann, the fictional creator of the superhero Radioactive Man, followed by a faux retrospective of the character's history. The heart of the book is in the 20 well-crafted stories that pay loving homage to comic books in all their ridiculous, four-colored glory--from the early pulp magazines through Jack Kirby's cosmic 1970s style, finishing strongly with a tribute to Watchmen-esque art and storytelling. Radioactive Man and his young ward, Fallout Boy, fight a rotating roster of baddies, including Larceny Lass, Magmo the Lava Man and Larva Girl. Comic fans will love the hilarious references, which skewer comic books, pop culture, political and social movements and--of course--The Simpsons. --Rob LeFebvre, freelance writer and editor