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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... -
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
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"[Adam] Rex delivers a storytime home run—hilarious, heartfelt, instructive, and interactive... -
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... -
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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
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.. -
Pluto Gets the Call by Adam Rex, Laurie Keller
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsPluto gets a call from Earth telling him he isn’t a planet anymore, so he sets out on a journey through the solar system to find out why in this funny and fact-filled romp that’s perfect for fans of The Scrambled States of America .Pluto loves being a planet...Categorized as:
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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... -
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection, Volume 1 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIDW’s re-launch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been a hit with fans and critics alike. Now, collect the series in all-new oversized hardcovers that present the stories in recommended reading order. Collects the first 12 issues of the new ongoing series plus the Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Splinter Micro-Series one-shots spliced in between... -
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
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
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
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
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... -
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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
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
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
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... -
Air Gear, Vol. 9 by Oh! Great
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFINAL COUNTDOWNThe last phase of the ultimate battle between the underdog Kogarasumaru and the fearsome Behemoth has begun–and it’s up to Ikki and Agito to seal the deal and achieve Air Treck glory. All Ikki wants is to be the greatest Air Treck rider ever–but for Agito, the battle is personal... -
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
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
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
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
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCollects Cable & Deadpool #43-50... -
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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.. -
Cable & Deadpool, Volume 7: Separation Anxiety by Fabian Nicieza, Reilly Brown
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDeadpool has decided to face the skeletons in his closet, dive deep into that dark void he calls a soul and rattle things up a bit. First order of business: Taskmaster. Second order of business: a knock-down drag-out Brawl Plus: The aftermath of the X-Men's battle against the Hecatomb has cost Cable a huge chunk of his island paradise of Providence and an even bigger slice of his soul... -
Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus, Vol. 3 by Jack Kirby, Glen David Gold
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter co-creating comic book heroes including The Fantastic Four and The Hulk, legendary writer/artist Jack Kirby came to DC Comics in 1970 to write and illustrate four interlocking series known collectively as The Fourth World... -
Captain Disaster by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt's soccer season! But the Waterfleas (hey, it could be worse--Okay, maybe it couldn't) are getting pummelled game after game... -
Silver Surfer, Vol. 2: Worlds Apart by Dan Slott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEverything up until now was chance and fate, but now it’s decided. Dawn has earned her spot on the board, and she and the Surfer are going to explore the universe together... -
X-Factor, Vol. 3: Many Lives of Madrox by Peter David
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFive words to strike fear into the hearts of spies and evildoers everywhere: Jamie Madrox, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Except that when Madrox decides it's time to start gathering in the stray dupes that are still wandering around, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent doesn't especially want to go...and S.H.I.E.L.D. isn't especially inclined to let him go...
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