The Return of Supervillainy

The Supervillainy Saga, Book 10

By: C. T. Phipps

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

“Gary’s back. Tell a friend.”

Gary Karkofsky AKA Merciless: The Supervillain without Mercy

TM has managed to fall into a comfortable routine as the (acting) Supreme Archmage of Earth. More hero than villain these days, he’s recruited to a shadowy black ops team with a shocking mission: assassinate Helios: The Sun King, ruler of Tomorrow Island. Gary immediately twigs to the fact he’s the fall guy even as he has his own score to settle with Helios. Joining him will be a number of fan favorite characters as well as several new additions to the surreal world of the Supervillainy Saga.

The Return of Supervillainy is the tenth volume of the Supervillainy Saga, following the world’s worst (best?) supervillain. It has two bonus stories in “Sidekick Girl versus Merciless” and “The Freelancer’s Cunning Plan.” It also contains “The Guide to the Supervillainy Saga” which will detail the entire history of the setting for long-term and new fans.

©2025 Charles Phipps (P)2025 David N. Wilson

Supervillainy at Its Best!

The Return of Supervillainy is everything I wanted and more! Gary Karkofsky is back, juggling his gig as Supreme Archmage with a black-ops mission to take down Helios, the Sun King and of course, nothing goes as planned. Expect snarky humor, wild twists, and those heartfelt moments that make this series shine.

Jeffrey Kafer’s narration? Perfect. Once again, he nails Gary’s sarcasm and gives every character a distinct voice. His timing makes the jokes land every single time.

If you’ve enjoyed the series so far, this is a must-listen. Funny, fast-paced, and full of surprises, Phipps and Kafer are an unbeatable team!

fun and exciting!

The Return of Supervillainy
by C.T. Phipps
I always love a book in this multiverse. The characters are all crazy and it's sure to be a riot, often literally. Phipps is clever with puns, and often uses his wit to slide in references to movies, books, or songs.
I like that Gary is back. Confused villain. Not sure if he is a good guy or a bad guy anymore. A lot of the whole gang is involved here. I am also glad that the author gave a brief rundown of what happened so far. My memory isn't the best anymore but it's been 10 books. Plus I have read hundreds of others too.
Great book! Start at book one and join the ride! Fun and crazy ride!

Chaotic Fun

Ten books in, and I'm still amazed at how much fun Phipps manages to pack into this series. The Return of Supervillainy brings Gary back into the mix, balancing his "Supreme Archmage of Earth" role with his never-ending identity crisis: villain, hero, or just a guy trying to get through life with sarcasm and a pun or two?

What I love most is how human this book feels despite its wild multiverse setting. Gary and the gang are a chaotic bunch, but beneath the mayhem, there's always heart. The character banter is top-notch, and Jeffrey Kafer's narration keeps the humor sharp and the pacing perfect.

Of course, it wouldn't be a Supervillainy Saga book without a heavy dose of pop culture references, half of which make me laugh out loud, while the other half make me realize how many "ancient" 90s and 00s jokes I still love. Phipps knows exactly how to lean into that nostalgia while keeping the story moving.

This installment also includes some bonus backstory and a handy guide, which is a lifesaver because, let's be honest, I'd forgotten a few things since book one. It's a reminder that this series has been a long, wild, and totally worth-it ride.

If you're new, start from the beginning. If you've been along for the ride, buckle up!

keeping track

it's getting hard to keep track of all of the characters and events in the series.

gentle listener do not indulge in challenges involving spirits and references

you can't swing a cat without hitting a reference in this story, and probably angering the cat.

fantastic story and even I was surprised by some twist
because come one I can occasionally pick up on foreshadowing