This sidekick misses his superhero. After hearing that his grandfather has gone to a "better place", a boy sets off on a grand adventure to find him, dressed as his favourite comic book character.

Dylan just moved to a new house, with no friends, and a mother who doesn't have time for him. Luckily, he has his grandad. Together, they are Red Rocket and Kid Cosmo, who save the universe every day with the power of imagination! But one day, Dylan learns that his grandad is suddenly gone...to a "better place." Now, Kid Cosmo will have to save the day, all by himself. (From Top Shelf Productions)

Duane Murray is an Ontario writer, actor and producer.

He's produced several films, including his latest feature Red Rover, which he both co-wrote and produced. Better Place is his debut graphic novel.

Shawn Daley is a Ringo Award-nominated cartoonist based in Toronto. His published works includ TerraQuill Collected, Samurai Grandpa and The Bridgebuilder's Creed.