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Superhero Graphic Novels - Christchurch City Libraries

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Whether up in the sky or down in the streets, this list of graphic novels brings together superheroes of all shapes and sizes. Visit worlds of mutants, aliens, gods and monsters, where tragic pasts and freak accidents collide with thrilling tales of the uncanny. A Christchurch City Libraries list.

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22 items

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Spider-verse

Spider-verse

by Gage, Christos

Book - 2015

Spider-people from all across time and space come under threat from a group of ancient, dimension-hopping creatures who feed off their spider powers. Pete...Show more Spider-people from all across time and space come under threat from a group of ancient, dimension-hopping creatures who feed off their spider powers. Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, Miguel O'Hara and Otto Octavius unite with a plethora of their inter-dimensional counterparts in a desperate race to find the creatures weakness and save themselves, and the multiverse, from extinction. This served as the main inspiration for the 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Show less

Spider-people from all across time and space come under threat from a group of ancient, dimension-hopping creatures who feed off their spider powers. Pete...Show more Spider-people from all across time and space come under threat from a group of ancient, dimension-hopping creatures who feed off their spider powers. Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, Miguel O'Hara and Otto Octavius unite with a plethora of their inter-dimensional counterparts in a desperate race to find the creatures weakness and save themselves, and the multiverse, from extinction. This served as the main inspiration for the 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Show less

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X-Men

X-Men

House of X ; Powers of X

by Hickman, Jonathan

Graphic Novel - 2020

The world's mutant population finally stand united, recognised as a sovereign nation on the island of Krakoa. Casting aside all previous enmity and agenda...Show more The world's mutant population finally stand united, recognised as a sovereign nation on the island of Krakoa. Casting aside all previous enmity and agendas for the progression of mutant rights, prominent leaders including Professor X, Magneto, Apocalypse and Moira MacTaggart begin to build a new culture free from persecution and hatred. But their new society is not looked upon favourably by everyone, and those who fear a united mutant nation unleash a terrible weapon that becomes a decades-spanning threat to mutantkind. Writer Jonathan Hickman pens a dense and world-changing event series for the X-Men. Show less

The world's mutant population finally stand united, recognised as a sovereign nation on the island of Krakoa. Casting aside all previous enmity and agenda...Show more The world's mutant population finally stand united, recognised as a sovereign nation on the island of Krakoa. Casting aside all previous enmity and agendas for the progression of mutant rights, prominent leaders including Professor X, Magneto, Apocalypse and Moira MacTaggart begin to build a new culture free from persecution and hatred. But their new society is not looked upon favourably by everyone, and those who fear a united mutant nation unleash a terrible weapon that becomes a decades-spanning threat to mutantkind. Writer Jonathan Hickman pens a dense and world-changing event series for the X-Men. Show less

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New Mutants

New Mutants

The Complete Collection. Volume 1

by Abnett, Dan, 1965-

Graphic Novel - 2018

The original New Mutants, a team of X-Men in-training, have reunited! Tasked by the X-Men field leader Cyclops with cleaning up some unfinished business, ...Show more The original New Mutants, a team of X-Men in-training, have reunited! Tasked by the X-Men field leader Cyclops with cleaning up some unfinished business, Sunspot, Cypher, Magma, Warlock, Karma, Cannonball and leader Dani Moonstar set out an a series of new adventures beginning with a mission to locate and rescue powerful telepath Nate Grey. As they face new challenges together, the team finds themselves sorely tested as each member struggles with life-changing decisions. Show less

The original New Mutants, a team of X-Men in-training, have reunited! Tasked by the X-Men field leader Cyclops with cleaning up some unfinished business, ...Show more The original New Mutants, a team of X-Men in-training, have reunited! Tasked by the X-Men field leader Cyclops with cleaning up some unfinished business, Sunspot, Cypher, Magma, Warlock, Karma, Cannonball and leader Dani Moonstar set out an a series of new adventures beginning with a mission to locate and rescue powerful telepath Nate Grey. As they face new challenges together, the team finds themselves sorely tested as each member struggles with life-changing decisions. Show less

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Black Panther

Black Panther

[1], A Nation Under Our Feet

by Coates, Ta-Nehisi

Book - 2016

A violent uprising led by a superhuman terrorist group threatens to throw Wakanda into chaos. Full of self-doubt and desperate to quell the civil unrest, ...Show more A violent uprising led by a superhuman terrorist group threatens to throw Wakanda into chaos. Full of self-doubt and desperate to quell the civil unrest, T'Challa begins to reconsider his position as king. As he faces threats both internal and external, Black Panther comes to realise that his country deserves more from a ruler, but is he up to the challenge? Or might it finally be time for him to step aside? Show less

A violent uprising led by a superhuman terrorist group threatens to throw Wakanda into chaos. Full of self-doubt and desperate to quell the civil unrest, ...Show more A violent uprising led by a superhuman terrorist group threatens to throw Wakanda into chaos. Full of self-doubt and desperate to quell the civil unrest, T'Challa begins to reconsider his position as king. As he faces threats both internal and external, Black Panther comes to realise that his country deserves more from a ruler, but is he up to the challenge? Or might it finally be time for him to step aside? Show less

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Civil War

Civil War

Captain America, Iron Man : A Marvel Comics Event

by Brubaker, Ed, 1966-

Graphic Novel - 2016

When the U.S. government enacts the Superhuman Registration Act, heroes everywhere are forced to pick sides. Iron Man, seeking order and control amongst t...Show more When the U.S. government enacts the Superhuman Registration Act, heroes everywhere are forced to pick sides. Iron Man, seeking order and control amongst the superhuman population, comes out in support of the Act, while Captain America, wary of the dangers of government oversight, goes underground. With compromise seemingly unreachable, animosity between the pro- and anti-registration teams escalates the situation from a disagreement into a war. With friendships broken and alliances shattered, no one will emerge unscathed, and the Marvel Universe will never be the same again. Show less

When the U.S. government enacts the Superhuman Registration Act, heroes everywhere are forced to pick sides. Iron Man, seeking order and control amongst t...Show more When the U.S. government enacts the Superhuman Registration Act, heroes everywhere are forced to pick sides. Iron Man, seeking order and control amongst the superhuman population, comes out in support of the Act, while Captain America, wary of the dangers of government oversight, goes underground. With compromise seemingly unreachable, animosity between the pro- and anti-registration teams escalates the situation from a disagreement into a war. With friendships broken and alliances shattered, no one will emerge unscathed, and the Marvel Universe will never be the same again. Show less

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Captain America

Captain America

Sam Wilson. 1, Not My Captain America

by Spencer, Nick

Graphic Novel - 2016

Sam Wilson, once the high-flying Falcon, takes up the mantle of Captain America after the retirement of his old friend Steve Rogers. But Sam quickly finds...Show more Sam Wilson, once the high-flying Falcon, takes up the mantle of Captain America after the retirement of his old friend Steve Rogers. But Sam quickly finds that there are those hoping to take advantage of the change, and finds himself at odds with both friends and foes. Facing down both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Sons of the Serpent, Sam proves that he has what it takes to be the Captain America the world needs. Show less

Sam Wilson, once the high-flying Falcon, takes up the mantle of Captain America after the retirement of his old friend Steve Rogers. But Sam quickly finds...Show more Sam Wilson, once the high-flying Falcon, takes up the mantle of Captain America after the retirement of his old friend Steve Rogers. But Sam quickly finds that there are those hoping to take advantage of the change, and finds himself at odds with both friends and foes. Facing down both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Sons of the Serpent, Sam proves that he has what it takes to be the Captain America the world needs. Show less

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The Immortal Hulk

The Immortal Hulk

[1]

by Ewing, Al

Graphic Novel - 2019

Bruce Banner is just a man. Fallible and flawed, vulnerable and mortal. But inside him lives an immense, terrifying power, one that refuses to let him die...Show more Bruce Banner is just a man. Fallible and flawed, vulnerable and mortal. But inside him lives an immense, terrifying power, one that refuses to let him die. Bruce Banner might fall as a man, but what gets back up again is anything but: the immortal Hulk! Hounded by the army, betrayed by his friends, Bruce lives a life on the run, trying to use his dark alter ego and its destructive capabilities for good. Show less

Bruce Banner is just a man. Fallible and flawed, vulnerable and mortal. But inside him lives an immense, terrifying power, one that refuses to let him die...Show more Bruce Banner is just a man. Fallible and flawed, vulnerable and mortal. But inside him lives an immense, terrifying power, one that refuses to let him die. Bruce Banner might fall as a man, but what gets back up again is anything but: the immortal Hulk! Hounded by the army, betrayed by his friends, Bruce lives a life on the run, trying to use his dark alter ego and its destructive capabilities for good. Show less

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Ms. Marvel

Ms. Marvel

[1, No Normal]

by Wilson, G. Willow, 1982-

Graphic Novel - 2014

Suddenly empowered with strange new abilities, 16-year-old Kahmala Khan is determined to use them for good. Modelling herself after her all-time favourite...Show more Suddenly empowered with strange new abilities, 16-year-old Kahmala Khan is determined to use them for good. Modelling herself after her all-time favourite hero Captain Marvel, Kahmala sets out to fight crime in her neighborhood. Enthusiastic but untrained, her new costumed persona begins to cause friction with her life as a normal teenager. Can Kahmala live out her dream without endangering herself or her family? Or will keeping such a huge secret from them prove too much of a burden to bear? Show less

Suddenly empowered with strange new abilities, 16-year-old Kahmala Khan is determined to use them for good. Modelling herself after her all-time favourite...Show more Suddenly empowered with strange new abilities, 16-year-old Kahmala Khan is determined to use them for good. Modelling herself after her all-time favourite hero Captain Marvel, Kahmala sets out to fight crime in her neighborhood. Enthusiastic but untrained, her new costumed persona begins to cause friction with her life as a normal teenager. Can Kahmala live out her dream without endangering herself or her family? Or will keeping such a huge secret from them prove too much of a burden to bear? Show less

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Runaways

Runaways

[1]

by Vaughan, Brian K.

Book - 2005

Alex, Molly, Gert, Chase, Nico and Karolina, six teens from wealthy families, are friends by convenience. Their loving parents are part of a philanthropic...Show more Alex, Molly, Gert, Chase, Nico and Karolina, six teens from wealthy families, are friends by convenience. Their loving parents are part of a philanthropic group called the Pride, and when their meetings are held the kids are forced to spend time together, despite their very different personalities and interests. But when the teens accidentally discover that the Pride are a secret, sinister cult, their lives turn upside down and they go on the run. Frightened but determined to bring their parents to justice, past secrets and self-revelations bring them closer together as they find a new family in each other. Show less

Alex, Molly, Gert, Chase, Nico and Karolina, six teens from wealthy families, are friends by convenience. Their loving parents are part of a philanthropic...Show more Alex, Molly, Gert, Chase, Nico and Karolina, six teens from wealthy families, are friends by convenience. Their loving parents are part of a philanthropic group called the Pride, and when their meetings are held the kids are forced to spend time together, despite their very different personalities and interests. But when the teens accidentally discover that the Pride are a secret, sinister cult, their lives turn upside down and they go on the run. Frightened but determined to bring their parents to justice, past secrets and self-revelations bring them closer together as they find a new family in each other. Show less

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The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl

[1], Squirrel Power

by North, Ryan, 1980-

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2017

The upbeat (and a little crazy) Squirrel Girl is starting college! Join her as she moves out of Avengers mansion and heads off with her squirrel sidekick ...Show more The upbeat (and a little crazy) Squirrel Girl is starting college! Join her as she moves out of Avengers mansion and heads off with her squirrel sidekick Tippy on a whole new adventure, but true to form, her college experience is anything but normal. Whether it's defending the campus from Kraven the Hunter, or preventing the destruction of Earth by Galactus, Squirrel Girl is there to save the day! Show less

The upbeat (and a little crazy) Squirrel Girl is starting college! Join her as she moves out of Avengers mansion and heads off with her squirrel sidekick ...Show more The upbeat (and a little crazy) Squirrel Girl is starting college! Join her as she moves out of Avengers mansion and heads off with her squirrel sidekick Tippy on a whole new adventure, but true to form, her college experience is anything but normal. Whether it's defending the campus from Kraven the Hunter, or preventing the destruction of Earth by Galactus, Squirrel Girl is there to save the day! Show less

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Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka

Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka

Volume 1

by Rucka, Greg, 1969-

Graphic Novel - 2016

A teenage girl named Danny is accused of murder and flees Gotham City to appeal to Wonder Woman for protection using the ancient Themiscryian ritual of Hi...Show more A teenage girl named Danny is accused of murder and flees Gotham City to appeal to Wonder Woman for protection using the ancient Themiscryian ritual of Hiketeia. But Batman is in hot pursuit, determined to bring Danny to justice. Honour-bound to protect her, Wonder Woman finds herself pitted against her one-time ally. The start of Greg Rucka's acclaimed run on the character, this volume also sees Diana up against deadly foes like the Silver Swan, Dr Psycho, and Veronica Cale. Show less

A teenage girl named Danny is accused of murder and flees Gotham City to appeal to Wonder Woman for protection using the ancient Themiscryian ritual of Hi...Show more A teenage girl named Danny is accused of murder and flees Gotham City to appeal to Wonder Woman for protection using the ancient Themiscryian ritual of Hiketeia. But Batman is in hot pursuit, determined to bring Danny to justice. Honour-bound to protect her, Wonder Woman finds herself pitted against her one-time ally. The start of Greg Rucka's acclaimed run on the character, this volume also sees Diana up against deadly foes like the Silver Swan, Dr Psycho, and Veronica Cale. Show less

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Superman

Superman

Up in the Sky

by King, Tom, 1978-

Graphic Novel - 2020

A small girl is kidnapped and spirited far away into the depths of space. Despite reservations about leaving Earth unprotected, Superman cannot ignore the...Show more A small girl is kidnapped and spirited far away into the depths of space. Despite reservations about leaving Earth unprotected, Superman cannot ignore the value of one life, even when millions may hang in the balance. As he embarks across the universe, facing a series of challenges that test him mentally, physically and morally, Superman demonstrates what makes him a hero. Not his legend or his reputation, not his super-strength or his vast array of powers, but his compassion, his humanity, and his unwavering belief that good will triumph over evil. Show less

A small girl is kidnapped and spirited far away into the depths of space. Despite reservations about leaving Earth unprotected, Superman cannot ignore the...Show more A small girl is kidnapped and spirited far away into the depths of space. Despite reservations about leaving Earth unprotected, Superman cannot ignore the value of one life, even when millions may hang in the balance. As he embarks across the universe, facing a series of challenges that test him mentally, physically and morally, Superman demonstrates what makes him a hero. Not his legend or his reputation, not his super-strength or his vast array of powers, but his compassion, his humanity, and his unwavering belief that good will triumph over evil. Show less

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Batman

Batman

Volume 1, The Court of Owls

by Snyder, Scott, 1976-

Graphic Novel - 2012

As an old nursery rhyme becomes a frightening reality, Gotham itself begins to shift beneath Batman's feet. Shaken by the notion that such a threat could ...Show more As an old nursery rhyme becomes a frightening reality, Gotham itself begins to shift beneath Batman's feet. Shaken by the notion that such a threat could have existed without him ever being aware, Batman has to reassess his position in the city he swore to protect if he hopes to save it from the enigmatic and shadowy Court of Owls. The beginning of Scott Snyder's action-packed run on Batman, the story continues in Volume 2: City of Owls. Show less

As an old nursery rhyme becomes a frightening reality, Gotham itself begins to shift beneath Batman's feet. Shaken by the notion that such a threat could ...Show more As an old nursery rhyme becomes a frightening reality, Gotham itself begins to shift beneath Batman's feet. Shaken by the notion that such a threat could have existed without him ever being aware, Batman has to reassess his position in the city he swore to protect if he hopes to save it from the enigmatic and shadowy Court of Owls. The beginning of Scott Snyder's action-packed run on Batman, the story continues in Volume 2: City of Owls. Show less

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Flashpoint

Flashpoint

by Johns, Geoff, 1973-

Graphic Novel - 2011

Barry Allen wakes up in a world he doesn't recognise, one torn apart by a war between the Atlanteans and the Amazons. One where he is not the Flash, and h...Show more Barry Allen wakes up in a world he doesn't recognise, one torn apart by a war between the Atlanteans and the Amazons. One where he is not the Flash, and his old friends and allies in the Justice League are no longer the people he once knew. Powerless and confused, he seeks out Batman for help, now an aging but no less feared Thomas Wayne, father of Bruce. With his memories of the past fading, Barry races to discover what or who is behind the radical changes in the timeline and correct them before it's too late. Show less

Barry Allen wakes up in a world he doesn't recognise, one torn apart by a war between the Atlanteans and the Amazons. One where he is not the Flash, and h...Show more Barry Allen wakes up in a world he doesn't recognise, one torn apart by a war between the Atlanteans and the Amazons. One where he is not the Flash, and his old friends and allies in the Justice League are no longer the people he once knew. Powerless and confused, he seeks out Batman for help, now an aging but no less feared Thomas Wayne, father of Bruce. With his memories of the past fading, Barry races to discover what or who is behind the radical changes in the timeline and correct them before it's too late. Show less

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Green Lantern by Geoff Johns

Green Lantern by Geoff Johns

Book 1

by Johns, Geoff, 1973-

Graphic Novel - 2019

Once renowned for his tenacity and willpower, famed Green Lantern Hal Jordan fell from grace when he went insane, corrupted by grief and fear. As revelato...Show more Once renowned for his tenacity and willpower, famed Green Lantern Hal Jordan fell from grace when he went insane, corrupted by grief and fear. As revelatory secrets from the past are revealed, the Green Lantern Corps faces it's greatest foe, one that threatens to destroy them from within. Seeking redemption, a resurrected Hal sets out to save the Corps and the world, aided by his fellow Green Lanterns John Stewart, Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner. Author Geoff Johns wrote Green Lantern for the better part of a decade, and this volume collects the very beginning of his epic run. Show less

Once renowned for his tenacity and willpower, famed Green Lantern Hal Jordan fell from grace when he went insane, corrupted by grief and fear. As revelato...Show more Once renowned for his tenacity and willpower, famed Green Lantern Hal Jordan fell from grace when he went insane, corrupted by grief and fear. As revelatory secrets from the past are revealed, the Green Lantern Corps faces it's greatest foe, one that threatens to destroy them from within. Seeking redemption, a resurrected Hal sets out to save the Corps and the world, aided by his fellow Green Lanterns John Stewart, Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner. Author Geoff Johns wrote Green Lantern for the better part of a decade, and this volume collects the very beginning of his epic run. Show less

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Justice League

Justice League

Volume 1, Origin

by Johns, Geoff, 1973-

Book - 2012

As the world falls under threat from an immense and powerful alien force, Earth's greatest heroes meet for the first time. Inexperienced and distrusted by...Show more As the world falls under threat from an immense and powerful alien force, Earth's greatest heroes meet for the first time. Inexperienced and distrusted by the public, Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Cyborg and the Flash have to check their egos and unite if they hope to defeat the dark evil of Apokolips and it's terrifying lord and master, Darkseid. A retelling of the origin of the Justice League from comic book legends Geoff Johns and Jim Lee. Show less

As the world falls under threat from an immense and powerful alien force, Earth's greatest heroes meet for the first time. Inexperienced and distrusted by...Show more As the world falls under threat from an immense and powerful alien force, Earth's greatest heroes meet for the first time. Inexperienced and distrusted by the public, Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Cyborg and the Flash have to check their egos and unite if they hope to defeat the dark evil of Apokolips and it's terrifying lord and master, Darkseid. A retelling of the origin of the Justice League from comic book legends Geoff Johns and Jim Lee. Show less

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Watchmen

Watchmen

by Moore, Alan, 1953-

Graphic Novel - 1987

The highly lauded, Hugo award winning Watchmen series depicts a group of superheroes as they succumb to their human foibles and subsequently find themselv...Show more The highly lauded, Hugo award winning Watchmen series depicts a group of superheroes as they succumb to their human foibles and subsequently find themselves on the wrong side of public opinion. On their way down, they find themselves the targets of a mysterious assassin intent on picking them off one-by-one. A complex plot containing detailed unpacking of the superhero concept and how the fallible human mind deals with and responds to such enormous power and strength. Show less

The highly lauded, Hugo award winning Watchmen series depicts a group of superheroes as they succumb to their human foibles and subsequently find themselv...Show more The highly lauded, Hugo award winning Watchmen series depicts a group of superheroes as they succumb to their human foibles and subsequently find themselves on the wrong side of public opinion. On their way down, they find themselves the targets of a mysterious assassin intent on picking them off one-by-one. A complex plot containing detailed unpacking of the superhero concept and how the fallible human mind deals with and responds to such enormous power and strength. Show less

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The Umbrella Academy

The Umbrella Academy

Volume 1, Apocalypse Suite

by Way, Gerard, 1977-

Graphic Novel - 2008

Seven children with extraordinary abilities are adopted by millionaire inventor Sir Reginald Hargreeves. For over a decade he teaches them to use their po...Show more Seven children with extraordinary abilities are adopted by millionaire inventor Sir Reginald Hargreeves. For over a decade he teaches them to use their powers to save the world from strange and terrible threats, until a catastrophic falling out leads the team to disband. Many years later, the dysfunctional family is forced to reunite after the unexpected death of Sir Reginald and have to work as a team once again to save the world from disaster. Recently adapted into a Netflix series of the same name. Show less

Seven children with extraordinary abilities are adopted by millionaire inventor Sir Reginald Hargreeves. For over a decade he teaches them to use their po...Show more Seven children with extraordinary abilities are adopted by millionaire inventor Sir Reginald Hargreeves. For over a decade he teaches them to use their powers to save the world from strange and terrible threats, until a catastrophic falling out leads the team to disband. Many years later, the dysfunctional family is forced to reunite after the unexpected death of Sir Reginald and have to work as a team once again to save the world from disaster. Recently adapted into a Netflix series of the same name. Show less

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Invincible

Invincible

Ultimate Collection, Volume 1

by Kirkman, Robert, 1978-

Graphic Novel - 2012

Son of the extraterrestrial superhero Omni-Man, Mark Grayson can't wait to walk in his father's footsteps. When his burgeoning powers begin to manifest on...Show more Son of the extraterrestrial superhero Omni-Man, Mark Grayson can't wait to walk in his father's footsteps. When his burgeoning powers begin to manifest on his 17th birthday, Mark is thrust into the life of a teenage hero, making super-friends, fighting villains, and even getting his own costume. But when a shocking revelation changes everything he knew about his father, Mark is forced to examine exactly what being a hero means to him, and make a crushing choice that will change his life forever. While full of satire and commentary on superheroes, Robert Kirkman's generational saga still delivers the impressive action and thrills expected from the genre. Show less

Son of the extraterrestrial superhero Omni-Man, Mark Grayson can't wait to walk in his father's footsteps. When his burgeoning powers begin to manifest on...Show more Son of the extraterrestrial superhero Omni-Man, Mark Grayson can't wait to walk in his father's footsteps. When his burgeoning powers begin to manifest on his 17th birthday, Mark is thrust into the life of a teenage hero, making super-friends, fighting villains, and even getting his own costume. But when a shocking revelation changes everything he knew about his father, Mark is forced to examine exactly what being a hero means to him, and make a crushing choice that will change his life forever. While full of satire and commentary on superheroes, Robert Kirkman's generational saga still delivers the impressive action and thrills expected from the genre. Show less

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Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z

[Vol. 1]

by Toriyama, Akira, 1955-

Graphic Novel - 2008

A mysterious warrior arrives on Earth, bringing with him a shocking revelation for the carefree martial artist Goku and his family. A destructive power is...Show more A mysterious warrior arrives on Earth, bringing with him a shocking revelation for the carefree martial artist Goku and his family. A destructive power is on it's way to enslave the planet, forcing old friends and foes to band together in a desperate attempt to stop it, and Goku must fight to discover his true potential if they are to have any hope of saving the world. As greater and greater threats arise, Goku and his allies push themselves to become more than just fighters as together they face seemingly impossible odds as the Earth's sole line of defense. Show less

A mysterious warrior arrives on Earth, bringing with him a shocking revelation for the carefree martial artist Goku and his family. A destructive power is...Show more A mysterious warrior arrives on Earth, bringing with him a shocking revelation for the carefree martial artist Goku and his family. A destructive power is on it's way to enslave the planet, forcing old friends and foes to band together in a desperate attempt to stop it, and Goku must fight to discover his true potential if they are to have any hope of saving the world. As greater and greater threats arise, Goku and his allies push themselves to become more than just fighters as together they face seemingly impossible odds as the Earth's sole line of defense. Show less

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One-punch Man

One-punch Man

01

by ONE, 1986-

Graphic Novel - 2015

Saitama looks like an average guy. Bald, plain, and skinny, he definitely doesn't have the charisma or build to be the most powerful person on the planet,...Show more Saitama looks like an average guy. Bald, plain, and skinny, he definitely doesn't have the charisma or build to be the most powerful person on the planet, and yet, that's exactly what he is. Every villain who challenges him, no matter how dangerous or threatening, is quickly dispatched with just one punch. With his seemingly limitless power reducing his life to a dull monotony, Saitama craves an opponent who will put up a decent fight. Will anyone ever be able to pose a serious threat to Saitama, or is he destined to spend his days bored and unfulfilled? Show less

Saitama looks like an average guy. Bald, plain, and skinny, he definitely doesn't have the charisma or build to be the most powerful person on the planet,...Show more Saitama looks like an average guy. Bald, plain, and skinny, he definitely doesn't have the charisma or build to be the most powerful person on the planet, and yet, that's exactly what he is. Every villain who challenges him, no matter how dangerous or threatening, is quickly dispatched with just one punch. With his seemingly limitless power reducing his life to a dull monotony, Saitama craves an opponent who will put up a decent fight. Will anyone ever be able to pose a serious threat to Saitama, or is he destined to spend his days bored and unfulfilled? Show less

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My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia

Vol. 1, Izuku Midoriya : Origin

by Horikoshi, Kōhei, 1986-

Graphic Novel - 2015

In a world where 80 percent of the population has developed superpowers, hero-worshipping middle school student Izuku Midoriya remains painfully powerless...Show more In a world where 80 percent of the population has developed superpowers, hero-worshipping middle school student Izuku Midoriya remains painfully powerless. Unable to attend U. A. High, the prestigious school for heroes in training, he remains hopelessly committed to his dream. A chance meeting with All Might, the world's most famous superhero, offers him a unique opportunity to change his fate, but does Izuku have what it takes to be the hero he always wanted to be? Show less

In a world where 80 percent of the population has developed superpowers, hero-worshipping middle school student Izuku Midoriya remains painfully powerless...Show more In a world where 80 percent of the population has developed superpowers, hero-worshipping middle school student Izuku Midoriya remains painfully powerless. Unable to attend U. A. High, the prestigious school for heroes in training, he remains hopelessly committed to his dream. A chance meeting with All Might, the world's most famous superhero, offers him a unique opportunity to change his fate, but does Izuku have what it takes to be the hero he always wanted to be? Show less

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