Batman

Batman
Author: Donald Lemke
Publisher: Raintree Publishers
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2010-03-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781406215465

Powerless

Powerless
Author: Matthew Cody
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2011-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375844899

Superheroes soar in this promising debut—and they’re kids! Twelve-year-old Daniel, the new kid in town, soon learns the truth about his nice—but odd—new friends: one can fly, another can turn invisible, yet another controls electricity. Incredible. The superkids use their powers to secretly do good in the town, but they’re haunted by the fact that the moment they turn thirteen, their abilities will disappear—along with any memory that they ever had them. Is a memory-stealing supervillain sapping their powers? The answers lie in a long-ago meteor strike, a World War II–era comic book (Fantastic Futures, starring the first superhero, Johnny Noble), the green-flamed Witch Fire, a hidden Shroud cave, and—possibly, unbelievably—“powerless” regular-kid Daniel himself. Superhero kids meet comic book mystery in this action-filled debut about the true meaning of a hero.

Super Hero Squad Flips Out! A Mix and Match Book

Super Hero Squad Flips Out! A Mix and Match Book
Author:
Publisher: LB Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780316176279

Dr. Doom and his band of villains are at it again, doing whatever they can to stir up trouble in Super Hero City. With this amazing book, uncover their plots and find dozens of ways for the Super Hero Squad to save the day! By flipping the panels on each page, you can create and read over 200 different silly stories! In every one, your favorite Super Heroes join together to defeat Dr. Doom and his baddies. Time to Hero Up!

The Superhero Multiverse

The Superhero Multiverse
Author: Lorna Piatti-Farnell
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2021-11-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1793624607

The Superhero Multiverse focuses on the evolving meanings of the superhero icon in 21st-century film and popular media, with an emphasis on re-adapting, re-imagining, and re-making. With its focus on multimedia and transmedia transformations, The Superhero Multiverse pivots on two important points: firstly, it reflects on the core concerns of the superhero narrative—including the relationship between ‘superhero comics’ and ‘superhero films’, the comics roots of superhero media, matters of canon and hybridity, and issues of recycling and stereotyping in superhero films and media texts. Secondly, it considers how these intersecting textual and cultural preoccupations are intrinsic to the process of remaking and re-adapting superheroes, and brings attention to multiple ways of materializing these iconic figures in our contemporary context.

Super

Super
Author: Matthew Cody
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2014-08-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375872914

A superpowered sequel to Matthew Cody’s popular debut novel, Powerless! Daniel Corrigan is as regular as can be, especially when compared to the Supers: kids in his new hometown with actual powers like flight and super-strength. But Daniel’s not powerless. Only he was able to stop the Shroud, a supervillain bent on stealing his newfound friends’ powers. And thanks to him, his friends got to keep those powers. Now Daniel himself is starting to display powers, while at the same time his friends are losing theirs. His friend Eric thinks Daniel is just becoming a Super himself, a late-blooming one. But Daniel worries there may be something more sinister at work, since his power-stealing ability is uncomfortably like the Shroud’s. Of course, the Shroud is gone now . . . isn't he? Or could Daniel himself be his new vessel?

Damned Busters

Damned Busters
Author: Matthew Hughes
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2011-05-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0857661035

The Actionary Saves the Day! When mild-mannered Chesney Arnstruther accidentally summons a demon and causes Hell to go on strike, he doesn’t expect to wind up as what he had always dreamed of being: the Actionary, a costumed crimefighter with a weasel-headed fiend for a sidekick. But that’s just the beginning of a journey that will see the “high-functioning” autistic actuary enmeshed in the schemes of a greedy televangelist, romancing a pepper-spray-wielding manicurist, and sitting down to a poker game with the Devil where the stakes include his immortal soul. File Under: Fantasy [ Expletives Deleted | Up Up And Away | Writer Of Life | No Demons ]

Black Nerd Problems

Black Nerd Problems
Author: William Evans
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2022-05-24
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1982150246

The creators of the popular website Black Nerd Problems bring their witty and unflinching insight to this engaging collection of pop culture essays—on everything from Mario Kart to issues of representation—that “will fill you with joy and give you hope for the future of geek culture” (Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author). When William Evans and Omar Holmon founded Black Nerd Problems, they had no idea whether anyone beyond their small circle of friends would be interested in their little corner of the internet. But soon after launching, they were surprised to find out that there was a wide community of people who hungered for fresh perspectives on all things nerdy. In the years since, Evans and Holmon have built a large, dedicated fanbase eager for their brand of cultural critiques, whether in the form of a laugh-out-loud, raucous Game of Thrones episode recap or an eloquent essay on dealing with grief through stand-up comedy. Now, they are ready to take the next step with this vibrant and hilarious essay collection, which covers everything from X-Men to Breonna Taylor with “alternately hilarious, thought-provoking, and passionate” (School Library Journal) insight and intelligence. A much needed and fresh pop culture critique from the perspective of people of color, “this hugely entertaining, eminently thoughtful collection is a master class in how powerful—and fun—cultural criticism can be” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron: A Pop-Up Book

Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron: A Pop-Up Book
Author: Matthew Reinhart
Publisher: LB Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780316340861

Following the record-shattering successes of Marvel's The Avengers in 2012, The Avengers must reassemble on the big screen to combat the robotic menace of Ultron! Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron is set for US release on May 1, 2015. Acclaimed writer/director Joss Whedon and producer Kevin Feige return, along with the all-star cast of Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Chris Evans (Steve Rogers/Captain America), Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow) and Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton/Hawkeye). They are joined by Emmy Award- winner James Spader as Ultron, as well as Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen as Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. © 2015 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

Comic Book Culture

Comic Book Culture
Author: Matthew Pustz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1999
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781578062010

A close inspection of comic book lovers and their ever-expanding culture

The Official DC Super Hero Cookbook

The Official DC Super Hero Cookbook
Author: Matthew Mead
Publisher: Downtown Bookworks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781935703914

The DC SUPER HERO COOKBOOK is packed with simple, fun recipes designed to evoke kids' favorite super heroes and to enhance their super powers. DC Super Hero logo stencils and character cut-outs make for extra-fun food styling. More than sixty easy, tasty recipes inspired by beloved DC characters (including Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Green Arrow, Aquaman, Wonder Woman--and more!) are fun for kids of all ages to prepare and to eat! From the Up, Up and Away Parfait and Green Arrow Fruit Kebobs to Holy Guacamole and the Bat Cave Chicken Stew, the colorfully presented recipes are perfect for making everyday family meals extra special, as well as for themed parties. Simple, step-by-step instructions are easy to replicate. And kids will enjoy flipping through the fabulous finish photos. Special sections on lunch box suggestions and super hero parties are packed with clever ideas. And DC Super Hero symbol stencils and character cut-outs make it easy to style every dish.