The big-screen adaptation of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s "Kick-Ass" hits movie theaters this weekend

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, and while many moviegoers often like to check out the source material before seeing the movie, comic shops everywhere are reporting that they're sold out of the hardcover that collects the series. But don't fret! As a public service, ComicsAlliance has asked Senior Writer Chris Sims to once again break out his trusty 24-pack of Crayola Twistables to bring you the high points of the series in a version that can be read in only sixty seconds! Spoilers, of course, follow.

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