In a world populated by fairly unremarkable superheroes and supervillains, Max McCabe has thrived for years as right hand man to legendary superhero Captain Wonder - carrying his boss's golden lasso and yelling catchphrases like, "Look out!" and "Here, catch!" When Max, now pushing 40, grows lazy and indifferent, he is fired and quickly discovers that society has little use for an aging ex-professional buddy. But quirky school teacher Bailey helps him discover that there may be a place for him in the real world after all.