Astro City is a superhero comic book series created by writer Kurt Busiek and artists Brent Anderson and Alex Ross. It takes place in a fictional city populated by superheroes, exploring their lives, relationships, and struggles. Astro City is known for its character-driven stories, rich world-building, and homage to classic superhero tropes. The series offers a fresh and unique perspective on the superhero genre, delving into the human side of superhuman beings. Astro City has received critical acclaim for its storytelling and has gained a dedicated fanbase, making it a standout comic anthology in the superhero genre.