My book is about a super-hero, like Artemis Fowl, but different. I was wondering if 1st person would be good as I want it to be unique. Also, which tense would I use? Because I'm a big fan of Louis Sachar and he writes his books in present tense, i think, he writes his books like this: "The door opens, the elves gasp". And i think that's really cool. Any other advice? I will choose the best answer. Thank you! I'm 13.

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3rd. You get to go into everyone characters mind. That would be cool, but for a comic book. I would use past tense. "The door opened, and the elves gasped in shock of what they saw."

I think you are right by using first person present tense. First person lets the reader become intimate with the hero. Present tense is the best way to have suspensful writing.

I'd personally choose 3rd person present because of the Freedom it allows to explore other characters. If I remember, Artemis Fowl is technically in 3rd because it is told from 1st person point of views of several characters. This would be a good way to go about it. I also suggest reading through some of the information here if you are seriously considering getting into the book: http://www.elfwood.com/farp/thewriting/liljenbergworlds/liljenbergworlds.html I've read all of it and it's very useful. Let me know if you'd like anyone to proof it, read it over for critique, or any such thing. I'm always interested in these sorts of projects and I'm fairly near your age.