Books like 'Omega the Unknown'
Readers who enjoyed Omega the Unknown by Jonathan Lethem, Karl Rusnak, Farel Dalrymple, Paul Hornschemeier & Gary Panter also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Super Rooster Saves the Day by Maureen Wright, Rob McClurkan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRalph the rooster has big dreams of becoming a superhero. But the other farm animals aren’t so sure—except for Rosie the pig, that is. She’s Ralph’s best friend, and she believes in him. As Ralph and Rosie hang around the farm, there are just no opportunities to be a superhero and save the day...until the farmer turns on the radio, and the “Chicken Dance” song starts playing... -
![Gleefully Macabre Tales by Jeff Strand]()
Gleefully Macabre Tales by Jeff Strand
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA short story collection from the author of DEAD CLOWN BARBECUE. Over 85,000 words' worth of insanity! Cemetery Dance Magazine says that "No author working today comes close to Jeff Strand's perfect mixture of comedy and terror... -
![Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits by David Wong, Jason Pargin]()
Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits by David Wong, Jason Pargin
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Jason Pargin takes readers to a whole new level with his darkly comic sci-fi thriller. A Winner of the 2016 Alex AwardsNightmarish villains with superhuman enhancements. An all-seeing social network that tracks your every move. Mysterious, smooth-talking power players who lurk behind the scenes. A young woman from the trailer park. And her very smelly cat... -
![Why? by Adam Rex]()
Why? by Adam Rex
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"[Adam] Rex delivers a storytime home run—hilarious, heartfelt, instructive, and interactive... -
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![Howard Who? by Howard Waldrop]()
Howard Who? by Howard Waldrop
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"If this is your first taste of Howard, I envy you."-George R. R. Martin The first paperback (and twentieth anniversary) edition of a landmark debut collection... -
![Teleport This by Christopher M. Daniels]()
Teleport This by Christopher M. Daniels
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsASIN moved from less recent edition hereIn Teleport This, Simon and Gilbert, two terrestrial physicists, leave Earth and stumble into and across a larger universe, trying desperately to find their way back to Earth in one piece while possibly purchasing a working lightsaber or two along the way... -
![Doctor Who: The Land of the Dead by Stephen Cole, Peter Davison]()
Doctor Who: The Land of the Dead by Stephen Cole, Peter Davison
Rated: 3.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLanding in Alaska, the Doctor and Nyssa encounter a group of people in a most unusual house, cut off not only by the harsh climate but by their individual secrets and obsessions.Millionaire Shaun Brett is utilising chunks of the local area to construct a shrine to his dead fther... -
![The Diagnosis: A Novel by Alan Lightman]()
The Diagnosis: A Novel by Alan Lightman
Rated: 2.83 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBusinessman Bill Chalmers descends into a nightmare as he pursues a diagnosis for the strange illness--involving a bizarre memory loss and a strange numbness that gradually affects his entire body--that has affected him. By the author of Einstein's Dreams. 50,000 first printing... -
![The Bad Guys in Superbad by Aaron Blabey]()
The Bad Guys in Superbad by Aaron Blabey
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Bad Guys have strangely acquired SUPERPOWERS! But their powers might be, well, defective. They can only do things like blow their own pants off in public. Not exactly what you'd call hero-caliber skills. Defective or not, the Bad Guys have a job to do. With Marmalade ready to destroy the world, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, and Mr... -
![The Bad Guys: Episode 9: The Big Bad Wolf by Aaron Blabey]()
The Bad Guys: Episode 9: The Big Bad Wolf by Aaron Blabey
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Mr. Wolf is blown up to Godzilla proportions, the Bad Guys find themselves in monster-sized trouble.In this latest installment of the New York Times best-selling series, readers will delve into Mr. Wolf's backstory and meet his infamous father, the Big Bad Wolf... -
![Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes by Greg James, Chris Smith]()
Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes by Greg James, Chris Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Should appeal to readers who enjoy the Captain Underpants and Wimpy Kid series." - School Library Connection on Kid Normal Since becoming Kid Normal, Murph Cooper and the Super Zeroes - fellow students with arguably less-than-useful talents like the ability to conjure tiny horses from thin air - have been catching bad guys all over the place...Categorized as:
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![Robo-Rabbit Boy, Go! by Thomas Flintham]()
Robo-Rabbit Boy, Go! by Thomas Flintham
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen hero Super Rabbit Boy disappears, it's up to Robo-Rabbit Boy to power up and save the day!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![Gwenpool, the Unbelievable, Vol. 4: Beyond the Fourth Wall by Christopher Hastings]()
Gwenpool, the Unbelievable, Vol. 4: Beyond the Fourth Wall by Christopher Hastings
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGwen Poole is everyone's favorite character from the "real" world! And her superpower is Official-Handbook-level knowledge of top-secret comic book facts! But the longer she's in the Marvel Universe, and not reading about it from the outside, the more her powers run out.. -
![Deadpool by Daniel Way: The Complete Collection, Volume 2 by Daniel Way]()
Deadpool by Daniel Way: The Complete Collection, Volume 2 by Daniel Way
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDeadpool wants to be an X-Man. And he's not going to let anyone stand in his way - not even the X-Men! When Cyclops announces to the world that the X-Men are constructing an island haven for mutants, Wade Wilson decides it's time for him to join the revolution. But he soon find outs that big guns and a healing factor don't an X-Man make... -
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![Deadpool, Volume 2: Dark Reign by Daniel Way, Paco Medina]()
Deadpool, Volume 2: Dark Reign by Daniel Way, Paco Medina
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRemember when Deadpool saved the Earth from those pesky Skrulls? Well, the guy who stole the intel Deadpool worked so hard to acquire - and positioned himself as Earth's Number One War Hero - wants to make sure you don't... -
![Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe #3 by Cullen Bunn, Lee Loughridge]()
Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe #3 by Cullen Bunn, Lee Loughridge
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsDeadpool continues to strike down hero after hero in a post-apocalyptic... -
![Mr. Invincible: Local Hero by Pascal Jousselin]()
Mr. Invincible: Local Hero by Pascal Jousselin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTremble, crooks, here's Mr. Invincible! This new protagonist helps widows and orphans as any self-respecting hero would, but also dogs, cats, grandmothers, the mayor's son, and, well, the rest of the city. Masked and caped, like any good superhero, he thwarts the mad scientists and bad guys without much worry... -
![Gwenpool, the Unbelievable, Vol. 5: Lost in the Plot by Christopher Hastings]()
Gwenpool, the Unbelievable, Vol. 5: Lost in the Plot by Christopher Hastings
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGwenpool: Avenger?! That’s the goal she’s set her sights on! Since arriving in the Marvel Universe from the real world, Gwen Poole has made a name for herself by teaming up with Spider-Man and the Mighty Thor, and tackling villains such as M.O.D.O.K. and Arcade... -
![Starman: Sins of the Father by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger]()
Starman: Sins of the Father by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis collection presents an unforgettable tale of all consuming hatred and cynical heroism. During the Golden Age, Ted Knight, the original Starman, continually found himself in battle with his archnemesis, the Mist. Decades later, this old foe looks to continue this ancient vendetta against the elderly Knight as he returns and takes the life of the hero's oldest son... -
![Deadpool, Volume 3: X Marks the Spot by Daniel Way]()
Deadpool, Volume 3: X Marks the Spot by Daniel Way
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDeadpool has ceased to exist, he's said his good-byes, he's driven his car into the ocean. They'll think he's dead, but he'll sail away... -
![Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe #2 by Cullen Bunn, Kaare Andrews]()
Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe #2 by Cullen Bunn, Kaare Andrews
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Merc with a Mouth takes another turn for the twisted as every Marvel hero is in his crosshairs... -
![Transformers: Lost Light Vol. 1 by James Roberts]()
Transformers: Lost Light Vol. 1 by James Roberts
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUniverse united, universe divided! In the aftermath of Revolution, Rodimus and his crew are stranded with no ship—and no hope of escape! Five years ago, Rodimus and a collection of traumatized, lovelorn and/or sarcastic Autobots set off on a quest to find Cyberutopia. So far, they've made a right hash of it. They've misplaced their map... -
![The Middleman: The Doomsday Armageddon Apocalypse by Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Hans Beimler]()
The Middleman: The Doomsday Armageddon Apocalypse by Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Hans Beimler
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Middleman and Wendy return in a new adventure that completes the epic journey of their hit tv show! A betrayal by one of Wendy's closest friends sets off a chain of events that threatens the very fabric of human existence... -
![Starman: Night and Day by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger]()
Starman: Night and Day by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings/James Robinson /Tony Harris and Wade Von Grawbadger, illustrators From the author of BATMAN/DEADMAN: DEATH AND GLORY. In this powerful story, the new Starman's greatest foe, the beautiful but deadly new Mist, has captured his greatest weapon in an attempt to kill him... -
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![X-Statix Omnibus by Peter Milligan, Nick Derington]()
X-Statix Omnibus by Peter Milligan, Nick Derington
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPeter Milligan and Mike Allred's subversive, media-loving mutants - the world-famous X-Statix - star in a series of bizarre, hilarious and deadly adventures with the most shocking ending ever! See all your favorites - including the Orphan, the Anarchist, Dead Girl, Doop, Venus Dee Milo and U-Go Girl - in action against and alongside Wolverine, the Avengers, Dr... -
![Blue Beetle, Vol. 4: End Game by John Rogers, Justin Peniston]()
Blue Beetle, Vol. 4: End Game by John Rogers, Justin Peniston
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFeaturing a story that ties into "The Sinestro Corps War," this volume collects BLUE BEETLE #20-26. This title also includes the special Spanish language story, along with the script translated into English... -
![Cable & Deadpool, Volume 3: The Human Race by Fabian Nicieza, Patrick Zircher]()
Cable & Deadpool, Volume 3: The Human Race by Fabian Nicieza, Patrick Zircher
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith Cable recuperating on his island haven of Providence, who else can investigate when there is "A Murder in Paradise?" You know who. Say it. Go ahead. Picture it: Deadpool, as a detective, interrogating the most brilliant pacifists on Earth. Monk and Columbo have nothing to fear... -
![Amazing Spider-Man (2014-2015) #1 by Dan Slott, Victor Olazaba]()
Amazing Spider-Man (2014-2015) #1 by Dan Slott, Victor Olazaba
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe world may have changed since Spidey's been gone, but so has Peter Parker. This is a man with a second chance at life, and he's not wasting a moment of it. Same Parker Luck, new Parker attitude... -
![Deadpool vs. The Marvel Universe by Fabian Nicieza, Reilly Brown]()
Deadpool vs. The Marvel Universe by Fabian Nicieza, Reilly Brown
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCollects Cable & Deadpool #43-50... -
![Deadpool by Daniel Way: The Complete Collection, Volume 3 by Daniel Way]()
Deadpool by Daniel Way: The Complete Collection, Volume 3 by Daniel Way
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDeadpool heads into space to increase his intergalactic cred. Will taking on galactic assassin Macho Gomez and the immense Id the Selfish Moon cement Deadpool as the solar system's best, most ruthless mercenary? Not as far as his "old friends" back on Earth are concerned..
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