The first issue of the Kick-Ass comic series, created by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr., was published by Marvel Comics' Icon imprint.
The film Kick-Ass, based on the comic series, was released. It was directed by Matthew Vaughn and starred Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular character.
The sequel comic series Kick-Ass 2 was launched, continuing the story of the original series.
Kick-Ass 2, the movie sequel, was released following the success of the first film.