| A comic story? |
GRAPHICNOVEL |
| As expected from the daughter or son |
FILIAL |
| Asian shrub of the rose family — a cap join (anag) |
JAPONICA |
| Begrudging |
MEANSPIRITED |
| Below average |
SUBNORMAL |
| Coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France |
RIVIERA |
| Fast movements in triple time |
SCHERZOS |
| Fictional hero played in films by Christopher Reeve |
SUPERMAN |
| Greek island, capital Heraklion |
CRETE |
| Heavy duty |
ONUS |
| Heavy predatory mammal — evil owner (anag) |
WOLVERINE |