What combined tools do Kevin and Maxwell possess as Freak the Mighty that they don’t necessarily have independent of one another? Cite evidence from the text to support your response.

Freak the Mighty is the name that the two boys give to their collective self, which is composed of Kevin sitting on Max’s shoulders. The boys are portrayed as complementary opposites: Kevin is the one with a powerful intellect but physical disabilities that leave him unable to walk without support, while Max is tall and physically powerful but has learning disabilities and emotional problems. For both boys, their disabilities have left them exposed to bullying and have lowered their self-esteem. When they combine forces and become close friends, they emotionally support each other and gain confidence. On several occasions their combined skills come in handy, such as when they work together to pull a purse from a sewer and return it to the owner.
One early occurrence that helps create their friendship is the Fourth of July, when Kevin thinks fast and Max helps them run away from Tony’s gang. This instance also shows partial role reversal, as Kevin incorrectly assumes Max’s size is adequate protection, but Max is the one who understands gang dynamics, telling him, “You can't just fight Blade, you have to fight his gang, too.”