Monthly Archives: February 2021

Icon (TV Pilot)

Photo Courtesy: Milestone Comics/DC Comics

Logline: A successful, aloof black man with superpowers he uses in secret, reluctantly becomes the city’s hero at the urging of a socially conscious, street wise teen and uncovers a major conspiracy.

Pitch: Superman meets “Chinatown.” Icon uses his superpowers, connections and keen intelligence to investigate a series of supernatural oddities.

If you have the power to help the oppressed, would you risk your comfort and privilege to improve their lives?

Themes: Trust. Loyalty. Corruption. Honor. Hope. Heroism. Heroine. Justice. Vigilance. Superpowers. Good vs. Evil. Crime fighting. Teen drama. Gang activity.

Icon. The Terminan Superhero. Photo Courtesy: Milestone Comics/DC Comics

Protagonists: Augustus Freeman IV (Icon): (40s), astute, highly intelligent, but guarded and aloof.

Raquel Ervin (Rocket): (18), sharp-tongued, hot-tempered, quick-witted and driven.

Icon & Rocket, Dakota City’s Superheroes

57 pages. Superhero drama TV pilot. Click link to read a preview.