In the world of Christmas Light Man, being a superhero is little more than a nerdlike hobby. Heroes do not have any powers, and there is a low crime rate in Iceland. Christmas Light Man is growing bored of being a hero after doing it for 15 years and is disappointed that he has still not become famous. However, he is soon thrown into having to tutor the young Ninjaman in the ways of being a hero. They also meet the impulsive Egill Bogason, a new hero and former professional archer. Even though Iceland is a peaceful country, there are some small-time villains hiding about, like Steroid Giant, HEMA Knight, and Gangsta Yule, which our heroes will have to deal with.

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Can you realise your dreams? What gives people happiness? Why do we struggle to live life the way we envision it? Does self-improvement work? Why does Christmas Light Man wear christmas lights even when its mid-summer? These are some of the questions our heroes face.