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.
High school student Dave Lizewski dons a homemade superhero costume and begins fighting crime as Kick-Ass, despite having no powers or training.
Kick-Ass intervenes to rescue Mindy Macready (Hit-Girl) from a violent gang, revealing the existence of other real vigilantes in the city.
Kick-Ass teams up with Hit-Girl and her father, Big Daddy, to take down the crime boss Frank D'Amico.
Big Daddy dies in a confrontation with Frank D'Amico's henchmen, deeply affecting Hit-Girl and Kick-Ass.
Kick-Ass faces off against crime boss Frank D'Amico, ultimately defeating him and disrupting the local crime syndicate.
After injuries and events, Dave returns to a normal life while still keeping tabs on his superhero identity.
New masked heroes and vigilantes inspired by Kick-Ass begin appearing in the city, complicating the crime landscape.
Kick-Ass confronts the new primary antagonist, The Motherfucker, a ruthless crime boss taking over from Frank D'Amico.
Mindy Macready comes out of retirement to assist Kick-Ass in taking down The Motherfucker and his criminal empire.
Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl execute a coordinated attack against The Motherfucker and his forces, ending his criminal reign.
