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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... -
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... -
My Hero Academia, vol. 33 by Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEdición argentina, tomo 33... -
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... -
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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 Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 1: Coming Home by J. Michael Straczynski, John Romita Jr.
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsJ. Michael Straczynski is a man who has made his mark in many ways whether in the world of science fiction and television with the hit Babylon 5 or in the comic book industry with such books as Rising Stars and Midnight Nation. Now his unique vision comes to the world of Marvel and the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Joining Straczynski is a man of equal legend -- John Romita Jr... -
Daredevil by Mark Waid, Volume 5 by Mark Waid, Chris Samnee
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Eisner and Harvey Award-winner for book of the year continues to baffle all of us here at the House of Ideas, as Daredevil teams up with the all-new Superior Spider-Man! Yes, America, we've heard your calls! Stilt-Man is back! And the leggy villain is better than ever thanks to some last-minute help from.. -
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... -
Injustice: Gods Among Us (Digital Edition) #1 by Tom Taylor
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe Man of Steel’s at a happy point in his life—he’s got some good news to share with Batman... -
The Boy Wonder (2024) #1 by Juni Ba, Chris O'Halloran
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe young prince Damian Wayne was raised to be the heir to the fearsome League of Assassins—to follow in the footsteps of his deadly mother, Talia, and the Demon’s Head himself, his grandfather Ra’s al Ghul. But everything changed when his father, the Batman, reclaimed him and brought him back to Gotham City... -
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 10 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
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... -
僕のヒーローアカデミア 37 [Boku no Hero Academia 37] by Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsまだ諦めるなヒーロー! 何度膝をつこうと死柄木を討つのは今ここしかない! 諦めるなダイナマイト! お前が待つ彼は…、デクは必ず来る! だから死なせはしない! 諦めるな…エッジショット。理想を夢見た未来に、俺自身で繋いでみせろ! “Plus... -
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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... -
My Hero Academia: School Briefs, Vol. 2: Training Camp by Anri Yoshi
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy.Prose short stories featuring the everyday school lives of My Hero Academia’s fan-favorite characters.At U.A. High School, it’s tradition for students to attend a training camp in the woods... -
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... -
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 8 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. 3: Zero Mortal Project! by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWith the Universe 6 and 7 Invitational Fighting Tournament over, Goku and his friends return to their normal lives. That is, until Future Trunks suddenly appears to warn everyone of a new threat—Goku Black, a mysterious warrior who looks like Goku, but isn’t him! He’s a monster who has wiped out most of Earth and all of the Gods of Destruction and Lords of Lords from all twelve universes... -
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 2: The Winning Universe Is Decided! by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 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... -
My Hero Academia, Vol. 39 by Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEndeavor and Dabi clash as the villain reaches critical mass, but Endeavor’s path to victory may also lead to his own destruction. Elsewhere, Ochaco tries to talk Himiko Toga down. She’ll have to find something inside Toga to appeal to before it’s too late. Both of these battles circle the main event—All Might versus All For One—in a showdown that’s been a long time coming... -
Astro City, Vol. 1: Life in the Big City by Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsVolumes 1-6 of Kurt Busiek's Astro City are collected in this volume that also includes a sketchbook showing the development of Astro City a cover gallery of cover paintings... -
The Sandman #50: Ramadan by Neil Gaiman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsP. Craig Russell lushly illustrates this stand-alone issue starring the king of a dazzling version of Baghdad as he encounters Morpheus and makes a deal to preserve his city's regality... -
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #3 by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUnexpected allies from the past reveal a possible path to salvation! As the Foot Clan sweeps NYC for the rogue Ronin, a final desperate plan in the name of vengeance is made! Spanning decades, this issue's action and intrigue will set up the astounding final... -
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... -
Justice, Volume 1 by Jim Krueger, Alex Ross
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsJustice for All?They are the World's Greatest Super-Heroes. But e members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal... -
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... -
Essential Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 8 by Len Wein, Marv Wolfman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSpider-Man is as amazing as ever against adversarial alumni like the Lizard and the Kingpin, as well as up-and-coming enemies such as Stegron and Jigsaw - with the lesser-known larcenies of the Big Wheel and the Spider-Squad to fill his spare time! Featuring the first appearances of Rocket Racer and Will O' the Wisp! Forgotten chapters from the Green Goblin legacy and the Clone Saga!... -
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 11: Great Escape by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Great Lord of Lords awakens from inside of Boo to confront the evil Moro head-on. But even the power of a god doesn’t seem to be enough to stop this monster! Goku, Vegeta and the others are forced to retreat. Goku goes with Merus to train to get stronger, but Vegeta has other plans...
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