Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.

In the late 1960s, Carlito Brigante (Hernandez) emerges as the heroin czar of Harlem.

Just before his best friend's wedding, the life of a Chicago writer becomes crazy when his best friend guesses that his new book's story is based on his bride's fervent past.

Two teenage assassins accept what they think will be a quick-and-easy job, until an unexpected target throws them off their plan.