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Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A swoony, speculative and entirely electric YA debut with a humorous and satirical take on the conventions of the superhero-verse, for fans of Michelle Quach's Not Here To Be Liked and the Marvel Universe. Seventeen-year-old Jenna Ray has just been saved by the world's newest superhero, Blaze. And, in the eyes of the public, that means one thing: Jenna Ray has been cast as the Love Interest.No. Not happening. Not if Jenna has anything to say about...
Author
Publisher
Profile Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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Description
A critic and superfan takes on the superhero epic to end all epics. What he finds is a magic mirror of the past 60 years, from the atomic terrors of the Cold War to the political divides of our present. Wolk teases out Marvel's mixture of progressive visions and painful stereotypes, its regrettable moments as well as its flights of luminous creativity. The result is an irresistible travel-guide to the magic mountain at the heart of popular culture....
Author
Publisher
Duckworth Overlook
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
Spectacular 2nd ed.
Language
English
Description
'The Physics of Superheroes' enables you to learn what the physics of forces & motion can reveal about Superman's strength, the true cause of the destruction of his home planet Krypton, & what villains Magneto & Electro can teach us about the nature of electricity. This book is of interest to both comic-book fans & physicists.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Audio UK
Pub. Date
2022
Edition
Unabridged ed.
Language
English
Description
I close my eyes, trying to push the power bubbling in me back down . . . Hairbands snap as my hair shoots out like superfine arrows, tearing through everything in its path. Onyeka has a lot of hair�- the kind that makes strangers stop in the street. She?s always felt insecure about her vibrant curls, until she makes an important discovery: she can control her hair with her mind! Her mother quickly whisks her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school...
6) Loki
Publisher
Marvel Worldwide, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
He's the most deceptive deity in the Marvel-Verse - whether he's playing the villain, the hero or just an agent of chaos! He's Loki - and these are some of his legendary stories! In an all-time classic, Loki pits his brother Thor against the Silver Surfer for a cosmic battle royale! Then, take a fresh view of the founding of the accursed Avengers through the eyes of the God of Lies responsible for assembling them! On the trail of a sinister sorcerer,...
Author
Series
A Mighty Marvel Team-Up volume Volume 3
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In this action-packed and hilarious third graphic novel in the Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, Spider-Man is thrust into space and must team-up with the rebellious Guardians of the Galaxy!
Author
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2008-
Language
English
Description
In an inexplicable, worldwide event, 47 extraordinary children were spontaneously born by women who'd previously shown no signs of pregnancy. Millionaire inventor Reginald Hargreeves adopted seven of the children. These children form The Umbrella Academy, a dysfunctional family of superheroes with bizarre powers.
Author
Publisher
Red Fox
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Traction Man and Scrubbing Brush are at the beach. Traction Man even has his special squid-proof scuba suit, perfect for exploring the secret crevices of the rockpool. But there are adventures in store for our intrepid hero as he faces the thrills of Operation Picnic.
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Language
English
Description
It's showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the Beanstalk, starring The Evil Pea as Jack and Supertato as Jack's mum. There are thrills, spills and the return of a familiar-looking melon-bot as this hilarious, panto-tastic show unfolds. Will Jack's beans bring him riches beyond his wildest dreams? Will Jack and Supermum be able to escape the fearsome giant? All will be revealed.
Author
Series
Press start! volume 2
Publisher
Nosy Crow
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The second in a full-colour series of graphic novels about - and for - kids who love gaming! Join Sunny as he and Super Rabbit Boy take on the world, one move at a time!
13) No normal volume
Author
Series
Ms. Marvel volume 1
Publisher
Marvel
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Marvel presents the all-new Ms. Marvel, the groundbreaking heroine. Collects issues 1-5, with additional material.
Author
Series
A Mighty Marvel Team-Up volume Volume 2
Publisher
Abrams Fanfare
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In this action-packed and hilarious second graphic novel in the Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, Spider-Man is sent to the Quantum Zone with the Fantastic Four!
Author
Series
Publisher
Faber
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
There's evil afoot in the form of the rich but bored architect, Mr Big the pig. He has plans to steal Peng's superhero gadget collection. When half of Spanners' latest inventions go missing and he and Peng get blamed for several dastardly crimes, the superheroes realise they need to kick into action . . .
16) Barda
Author
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Darkseid is and life on Apokolips is tough but then, it is hell after all. And no one knows this better than Barda, Granny Goodness s right hand warrior.
18) Cat crusader
Author
Series
Max Meow volume 1
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Welcome to Kittyopolis! Where cats rule and science is cool! The fur-ociously funny, secret super-hero graphic novel series with serious cat-itdue, for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey.'Funny, furry and fantastic!' - Judd Winick, Author of the Hilo seriesMax is just a regular cat in Kittyopolis, trying to make it big as a podcaster (Followers: 12) That is UNTIL he accidentally takes a bite of an RADIOACTIVE SPACE MEATBALL at his best friend, scientist...
Author
Publisher
UCLan Publishing
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Could your favourite superheroes really exist? 'Unmasked' takes a look at the secret science behind superheroes and the incredible real world breakthroughs that could bring superhero superpowers closer to reality than ever before.
20) Unicorn boy
Author
Publisher
Hodder
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
UNICORN BOY is the first in a colourful, hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series about a shy kid who unwillingly sprouts a unicorn horn and uses his newfound magical powers to help those in need! Perfect for fans of Jamie Smart or those moving on from Dog Man.
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