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Author
Publisher
YOE Books/IDW Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Stories of Black artists who drew -- mostly covertly behind the scenes -- superhero, horror, and romance comics in the early years of the industry. The life stories of each man's personal struggles and triumphs are represented as they broke through into a world formerly occupied only by whites. Using primary source material from World War II-era Black newspapers and magazines, this book profiles pioneers like E.C. Stoner, a descendant of a person...
Author
Publisher
Krause Publications, a division of F+W Media, Inc
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
Description
Rise of the Superheroes--Greatest Silver Age Comic Books and Characters is a visual and entertaining adventure exploring one of the most popular and significant eras of comic book history. From 1956 to 1970, the era gave us Spider-Man, The Avengers, X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and a flurry of other unforgettable and formidable characters. The Silver Age redefined and immortalized superheroes as the massive pop culture titans they are today.--Provided...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
A collection of 30 knitting patterns inspired by popular science fiction and fantasy culture includes designs in the style of such iconic articles as Lieutenant Uhura's minidress, Hobbit slippers, and Hermione Granger's secret beaded bag.
Author
Series
Sherlock Holmes mysteries volume 5
Language
English
Description
When a second member of the Baskerville family dies, Sherlock Holmes investigates and finds murderous greed behind the supposed curse.
Author
Series
Publisher
Dark Horse
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
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Description
For years, fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra have burned with one question... what happened to Fire Lord Zuko's mother? Finding a clue at last, Zuko enlists the aid of Team Avatar - and the most unlikely ally of all - to help uncover the biggest secret of his life.
Author
Series
Super diaper baby volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
In trouble with their principal because of their comic books, George and Harold decide to create a new epic novel.
9) Snake agent
Author
Series
Detective Inspector Chen novels volume 1
Publisher
Night Shade
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
10) Orientation
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Language
English
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Description
Kamala Khan, Miles Morales, Doreen Green, America Chavez, and other young Marvel heroes join forces to defeat . . . the academic decathlon? Welcome to the Avengers Institute!
11) Toys of terror
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
"Christmas dreams become nightmares when toys turn deadly. Tiny helicopters attack holiday shoppers. Cannons shoot out rubber duckies. Even a bouncing soccer ball is transformed into a deadly weapon. Superman must save Lois Lane and a group of children trapped on a runaway holiday parade float. But when the float moves inside a giant tunnel made of lead, even Superman's super-vision cannot find the victims. Only one person can be behind all the mayhem--the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
The distant planet Krypton faces total destruction. Before it explodes, the scientist Jor-El and his wife Lara send their only son into outer space. Later, the child's rocket crashes into a Kansas cornfield where a farmer and his wife discover the boy and his strange powers.
Author
Series
Cat's cradle volume 2
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Suri has what it takes to be a monster tamer--she just knows it! She's even tamed her first monster...if you count Byron. He's less like a monster, more like a giant dog. He needs a master that's just his size, so Suri, Caglio, and Byron set off for the land of the giants: the Monster's Cradle. An epic journey like this requires money and provisions, which they don't have. But the treasure at the heart of the mole king's lair might be the solution...
Author
Series
Zita the spacegirl volume 1
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
When young Zita discovers a device that opens a portal to another place, and her best friend is abducted, she is compelled to set out on a strange journey from star to star in order to get back home.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When the Avengers are assembled to contain a super threat in New York City, Spider-Man is given the most important job of all: to make sure all the Avengers' super pets are safe! Spider-Man wants in on the bad guy fighting action, but with great power comes great pet sitting. Featuring fan favorite Avengers like Captain America, Captain Marvel, and Black Panther, this fun and funny original graphic novel sees the mighty web-slinger teaming up with...
16) Out there
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Julia goes on a self-discovery-filled road trip with her UFO-obsessed father to chase a meteor shower"--
Series
Mouse guard volume 3
Publisher
Archaia Entertainment
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Inside the June Alley Inn, the storytelling competition continues, with each mouse telling a more fantatic story than the last mouse. Written and illustrated by various award-winning authors and illustarators.
Author
Series
Plants vs. zombies (Graphic novels) volume 2
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Crazy Dave--the babbling-yet-brilliant inventor and top-notch neighborhood defender--helps his niece, Patrice, and young adventurer Nate Timely fend off Zomboss's latest attack in Plants vs. Zombies: Timepocalypse!" --
19) Buzzing
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Isaac is a shy boy with OCD, but one day at school he meets new friends who introduce him to role-playing games, which lead him on a journey of self-discovery and growth"--
20) Fly on the wall
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
"Though Henry Khoo is twelve years old, he's still treated like a baby. He's forbidden from going anywhere without his sister/chaperone/bodyguard. And he definitely CAN'T take a journey halfway around the world all by himself! But that's exactly his plan. After his family's annual trip to visit his father in Singapore is canceled, Henry decides he doesn't want to be cooped up at home with his overprotective family and BFF turned NRFF (Not Really Friend...
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