Books like 'X-Men: Original Sin'
Readers who enjoyed X-Men: Original Sin by Mike Carey, Mike Deodato, Daniel Way, Scot Eaton, Andrew Hennessy, Jason Keith, Nathan Fairbairn, Rain Beredo, Brian Reber & Cory Petit also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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The Super Olympian: Bloodhound (Shapechanger Tales) by Laer Carroll
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOlympic-bound 17-year-old Sasha Canaro wakes up from death a superhumanly strong, fast, agile, and tough shapechanger. And she has strange powers. What can feed her challenge-addiction now? Fighting crime? There is plenty of it... -
Goblin Queen by D.L. Harrison
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKatrina baker is a super and she was banished just three weeks ago to a world of gods, magic, and evil races. A place without plumbing, electricity, Facebook, and lattes. Things have moved fast, and she’s managed to handle two very serious problems for the goddess, and things slow down enough for her to process everything, including a reunion with her fiancé Gerard... -
Immortal Destiny by Aiden James
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this third installment of The Judas Chronicles, William Barrow (AKA Judas Iscariot) is faced with recovering the silver coin he dreads above all others. Known as the "Singing Coin" among the ancients, this shekel was originally lost long ago...on the very night of Jesus Christ's arrest in Jerusalem...Categorized as:
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Tkacz iluzji by Ewa Białołęcka
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJest samotny, nie słyszy i nie mówi, ale jest za to obdarzony zdolnościami po stokroć potężniejszymi: potrafi tworzyć iluzje. Siłą woli może wyczarować jabłko, ptaki, groźne potwory i... samego siebie. Jego jedyny przyjaciel to smok, razem zgłębiają tajemnice świata wykreowanego przez Pierwszą Damę polskiej fantastyki, Ewę Białołęcką... -
Faceless by Jus Accardo
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMy name is Brandt Cross, and I died. Again… I'm living in the body of a Six named Douglass Cain, a certifiable scumbag whose ability is on Zendean Industries—AKA Denazen's—most wanted list. There’s some serious bad going down, and Ginger, the leader of the Underground, sent me undercover to obtain information because people are dying... -
Greyhaven by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Robert A. Cook
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSomewhere in Northern California there is a house where all the dimensions of time and space and distant worlds come together: This house, whose exact location is known to a very special few, is called Greyhaven..it is the spiritual home of an ever-growing 'family' of imaginative writers... -
The Lego Movie: Calling All Master Builders! (DK Readers L1) by Helen Murray
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho are the Master Builders? Do they have what it takes to stop an evil LEGO(R) tyrant from ending the LEGO world? This all-new Level 1 reader from DK's levelled reading program follows the adventures of "The LEGO(R) Movie," assembling in February 2014... -
The Fifth Ring by Mitchell Graham
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIntricately plotted, with compelling characters, The Fifth Ring by Mitchell Graham is the first volume in an epic fantasy trilogy that tells of a young man's survival against insurmountable odds.Despite a massive defeat decades ago, Karas Duren, Lord of Alor Sator, is again attempting to conquer the neighbouring kingdoms and bring them under one rule – his own... -
My Hero Academia, Vol. 10 by Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
The Reckoners Series by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe #1 New York Times Bestselling SeriesPerfect gift for fans of the Maze Runner series, this includes all three books in Brandon Sanderson's Reckoners series—Steelheart, Firefight, and Calamity. Find out what James Dashner called "fantastic," with "relentless" suspense and an "explosive" climax... -
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 9 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a superpowered society, there is nothing ordinary about evil anymore. Heroes, trained and licensed to protect and defend the public against supervillains, stand above all the rest. Not everyone can be a hero, however, and there are those who would use their powers to serve the people without legal sanction... -
My Hero Academia, Vol. 36 by Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
The Boy Wonder (2024) #2 by Juni Ba, Chris O'Halloran
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJason Todd is the exile prince of Batman’s kingdom, stalking Gotham’s darkest alleys and eternally turning his face from the light of day—all because he cannot quench the burning flame of anger and retribution that consumes his heart... -
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Ultimate Spider-Man Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn 2000, Marvel launched the Ultimate Universe, reinventing Spider-Man for a new generation and a new millennium... -
Hawkeye #1 by Matt Fraction, David Aja
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe breakout star of this summer's blockbuster AVENGERS film and self-made hero Hawkeye fights for justice! He's out to prove himself as one of Earth's Mightiest... -
My Hero Academia, Vol. 32 by Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
Even a Hero Needs a Vacation Every Now and Then by August .
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI've spent two hundred years training and fighting. Killed the Mad King and defeated the Demon Lord.Now that I'm mortal again, all I'd like to do is to brew some tasty ales and serve my regulars at the Tipsy Pelican Tavern.Most of all, I'd like to avoid any trouble involving the church or the nobility.That's not too much to ask right? ....Right?This light novel contains.. -
Thor by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron, Ive Svorcina
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCollects Thor: God of Thunder #1-18. A trail of blood consumes Thor's past, present and future! Throughout the ages, gods are vanishing — and Thor must unravel the gruesome mystery of Gorr the God Butcher! In the distant past, Thor discovers a cave that echoes with the cries of tortured gods. In the present, Thor follows the bloody wake of murdered gods across the depths of space... -
Ninjago, Vol. 2: Mask of the Sensei by Greg Farshtey
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBack in their home village after the battle with Garmadon, the four ninja are hoping for some R&R... -
The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition by Matthew K. Manning, Stephen Wiacek
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA true essential for any comic book fan and a vital addition to every DC fan's shelf.Explore the latest earth-shaking developments and titanic clashes in the DC Comics Universe. The iconic Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash have been transformed in recent years, along with many other DC Comics characters... -
My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions Vol. 1: Team-Up Missions Begin by Yoko Akiyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMidoriya is excited for his first team-up mission until he learns that his team includes the explosive Bakugo. The pro hero they’ve been matched with is also a real wild card... -
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 5: The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks! by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGoku’s adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself!Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull... -
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 4: Last Chance for Hope by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEver since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull... -
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Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 7: Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins!! by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGoku’s adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself!Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull... -
Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy! & Super Rabbit Boy Powers Up! Bind-up for Trade by Thomas Flintham
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPick 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...Categorized as:
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InuYasha Ani-Manga, Vol. 26 by Rumiko Takahashi
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKagome seems like an ordinary high school girl...until she's transported to medieval Japan and discovers that her destiny links her to the powerful Jewel of Four Souls nad to a half-man, half-dog-demon named Inuyasha!Using his blade Tetsusaiga, Inuyasha uncovers the Panther Demons' hideout... -
Aces Wild by R.J. Ross
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Yes, Dad, I slammed his fist in a locker for no reason," I drawl. "For crying out loud, I'm not stupid! I haven't done anything that might inconvenience you and Mom while you're ripping up the family. God forbid I actually step out of line--" "Ace, I swear--" Dad starts out, taking a step forward. Banshee's hand lands lightly on his shoulder... -
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 12: Meru's True Identity by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGoku’s adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself!Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull... -
Miles Morales: The Ultimate Spider-Man, Book 2 by Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMiles Morales is still getting used to being Spider-Man when Captain America makes him a very special off er...
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