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Author
Series
DC icons volume 3
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
"Selina Kyle's coming-of-age-story as she claws her way to the top of Gotham City's criminal underbelly and becomes Catwoman"--
2) Dreadnought
Author
Series
Nemesis (April Daniels) volume 1
Publisher
Diversion Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Danny Tozer has a problem: she just inherited the powers of Dreadnought, the world's greatest superhero. Until Dreadnought fell out of the sky and dies right in front of her, Danny was trying to keep people from finding out she's transgender. But before he expired, Dreadnought passed his mantel to her, and those secondhand superpowers transformed Danny's body into what she's always thought it should be. Now there's no hiding that she's a girl. It...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Young comic fans can now learn everything there is to know about Marvel's very first superhero team, the Avengers, in a book that is filled with comic book art and stories about the squad that includes Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and Hawkeye.
4) Hero
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
Formats
Description
While the Rockborn Gang tries to outmaneuver a new supervillain created by meteorite shrapnel, Malik investigates the Dark Watchers and the possibility that their reality is advanced, elaborate simulation.
Author
Series
DC icons volume 4
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
"When the dawn breaks, a hero rises. Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger--better--than everyone around him. But it's not like he's earned his powers . . . yet. Lately it's difficult to hold back and keep his heroics in the shadows. When Clark follows the sound of a girl crying, he comes across Gloria Alvarez and learns that people are disappearing from the Mexican-American and undocumented worker community in Smallville. Teaming up with his...
Author
Series
B.E.S.T. world volume 1
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old Ace Wells's dream has finally come true: he is a new cadet in the B.E.S.T. (Biological Enhancement Systems Technology) Program. Until now, he's been living in the shadow of his superstar brother, Finn--but not for long. This is new Ace! He knows he can make his mark on the world with SuperSoar wings, but on day one, nothing goes as planned. The antagonistic elevator AI Otis wants to eat his belongings, the physical feats set by his...
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called "Quirks"? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? It's off to summer camp for Midoriya and the U.A. students! But this is no ordinary vacation--it's...
8) Shy: 2
Series
Shy (Manga) volume 2
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Shy's shown she can handle the basics of being a hero, but with the boy known as Stigma still at large, that might not be enough. Determined to become stronger, she holds a mock battle against the British hero, Stardust--one of the most famous figures in the hero world, and a merciless opponent. With her status as a hero on the line, can Shy awaken to new powers!?"--Publisher.
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Faith is not a regular teenager. She has flying superpowers. She's hoping she can get through her senior year in a normal way, but strange things start happening. Meanwhile, she hears rumored sighting of her ex, who was thought to have died months ago.
10) Zeroes
Author
Series
Zeroes volume 1
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Formats
Description
Don't call them heroes, but these six Californian teens have powers that set them apart. Take Ethan, a.k.a. Scam. He's got a voice inside him that'll say whatever you want to hear, whether it's true or not. Which is handy, except when it isn't -- like when the voice starts gabbing in the middle of a bank robbery. The only people who can help are the other Zeroes, who aren't exactly best friends these days. Enter Nate, a.k.a. Bellwether, the group's...
Author
Publisher
Marvel Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Explores the lives of exceptional and diverse women of the Marvel Universe. Filled with inspirational lessons and clever observations, each section digs into what these relatable women can teach us all about growth, bravery, and the true meaning of strength. Paired with over one hundred original, vibrant, and emotive illustrations, this book balances the responsibility and the fun that comes with being a hero.
Series
Publisher
Marvel Worldwide, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Brought together to fight the Marvel Universe's biggest menaces, Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man and the Wasp were heavy hitters - but Marvel heroes don't just fight crime; they live, dream, argue - and even fall out! In an innovative twist that would come to define the Avengers, Stan Lee chose...
13) Nexus
Author
Series
Zeroes volume 3
Publisher
Simon Pulse, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
After the shocking conclusion to Swarm, the zeroes are scattered, on the run, and desperate. They're up against challenges from within and from the world around them, and one thing is certain an epic showdown is guaranteed.
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"As the fight against the Monster Association big shots heats up, Class-S heroes find themselves locked in a desperate struggle, but Tornado is closing in on Gyoro-Gyoro's main body! Meanwhile, Blackluster confronts Garo, while Saitama wanders the labyrinth where the Monster Association is hiding"--
Author
Series
Sidekick squad volume 1
Publisher
Interlude Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Welcome to Andover... where superpowers are common, but internships are complicated. Just ask high school nobody, Jessica Tran. Despite her heroic lineage, Jess is resigned to a life without superpowers and is merely looking to beef-up her college applications when she stumbles upon the perfect (paid!) internship--only it turns out to be for the town's most heinous supervillain. On the upside, she gets to work with her longtime secret crush, Abby,...
17) The dysasters
Author
Series
Dysasters (Graphic novels) volume 1
Publisher
Wednesday Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
P.C. and Kristin Cast, the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of the House of Night phenomenon, return to the scene with The Dysasters--the first action-packed novel in a new paranormal fantasy series. Adoptive daughter of a gifted scientist, Foster Stewart doesn't live a "normal" life, (not that she'd want to). But controlling cloud formations and seeing airwaves aren't things most eighteen year olds can do. Small town star quarterback and quintessential...
18) Heat wave
Author
Series
Extraordinaries volume 3
Publisher
Tor Teen
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Heat Wave is the explosive finale to the thrilling and "uproariously funny" (Sophie Gonzales) Extraordinaries trilogy by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author TJ Klune! Nick, Seth, Gibby, and Jazz are back in action bringing justice, protection, and disaster energy to the people of Nova City. An unexpected hero returns to Nova City and crash lands into Nick's home, upturning his life, his family, and his understanding of what it means to...
Series
Publisher
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"She-Hulk is the Marvel-Verse's most sensational hero - and these are the adventures that prove it! Discover how a life-saving blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner, led to a green-skinned transformation for lawyer Jennifer Walters! As the emerald attorney interviews for a new law firm, Jen meets the legendary Blonde Phantom! Bounty hunters searching for a tough, green female warrior in New York find two who meet that description - She-Hulk...
20) Shy: 4
Series
Shy (Manga) volume 4
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Shy and Spirit confront the frigid darkness that's taken root deep in the heart of Pepesha's mother, bearing witness to the despair she felt in her final moments. Though the sorrow-laden memories threaten to overwhelm them, if they join hands with warm resolve, they'll surely find a way to save what matters most...!"--
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