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Non-Fiction Resources
The Avengers: The Ultimate Guide
By: Tom DeFalco
Call Number: 741.5973 DEFALCO
Marvel Comics' mightiest heroes--from Thor and Iron Man to Captain America and The Incredible Hulk--make up the Avengers. This guide takes readers through these heroes' origins and fully explains their superpowers.
The Avengers Assemble: The Oral History of Earth's Mightiest Heroes
By: Brian Michael Bendis
Call Number: 741.5973 BENDIS
A brand-new, prose retelling of the history of Earth's Mightiest Heroes--as told by the team members themselves! Written by Avengers and New Avengers scribe Brian Michael Bendis--and featuring illustrations by all-time great Avengers artists including Jack Kirby, Neal Adams, John Buscema and more.
Baby Boomer Comics : The Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Comic Books of the 1960s!
By: Craig Shutt
Call Number: 741.5 SHUTT
A look into what made the wild and wacky comic books of the 1960 so special. It is filled with hundreds of trivia facts from 60 life altering lessons from super heroes to fan favorites and so much more information on many of the 60's comics and comic book characters.
The Batman Files
By: Matthew K. Manning
Call Number: 741.5973 MANNING
Unearthed from the depths of the Batcave by Mathew K. Manning, "The Batman Files" contains the personal journals of Bruce Wayne, exposing the entire history and evolution of one of the most iconic figures in comic history.
The Creation of Captain America
By: Thomas Forget
Call Number: 741.5973 FORGET
Captain America was created as the U.S. was on the brink of WW II. Brave and bold, yet thoughtful and fallible, Captain America reflects the complex character of America itself.
The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe
By: Scott Beatty
Call Number: 741.50973 DC 2008
Described as a comic-book lover's dream ("Columbus Dispatch"), this revised and expanded encyclopedia offers even more incredible DC detail and imagery than the original. Exquisite new artwork will draw in new readers and delight die-hard fans.
The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television
By: John Kenneth Muir
Call Numer: 791.43652 MUIR
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a complete guide to over fifty years of superheroes on screen! Each entry includes a detailed history, cast and credits, episode and film descriptions, critical commentaries and data on arch-villains, gadgets, comic-book origins and super powers, while placing each production into its historical context. Four appendices list common conventions and clichés of superheroes on screen, incarnations, a sampling of memorable superhero ad-lines, and the best, worst, and most influential superhero productions from 1951 to 2003.
The Incredible Internet Guide to Comic Books and Superheroes
By: James R. Flowers
Call Number: 025.0674159 F
With the help of this guide, readers can go directly to desired Web pages as they find information on characters, titles, artists, writers, and superhero films. Includes detailed chronologies for characters.
JLA: The Ultimate Guide to the Justice League of America
By: Scott Beatty
Call Number: 741.5973 BEATTY
Seventy-five years after he came to life, Superman remains one of America's most adored and enduring heroes. Tye, the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Satchel," has written the first history of the Man of Steel and the creators, designers, owners, and performers who made the icon.
The Physics of Superheroes
By: James Kakalios
Call Number: 530.0711 KAKALIOS
James Kakalios explores the scientific plausibility of the powers and feats of the most famous superheroes -- and discovers that in many cases the comic writers got their science surprisingly right. Along the way he provides an engaging and witty commentary while introducing the lay reader to both classic and cutting-edge concepts in physics, including: What Superman's strength can tell us about the Newtonian physics of force, mass, and acceleration How Iceman's and Storm's powers illustrate the principles of thermal dynamics The physics behind the death of Spider-Man's girlfriend Gwen Stacy Why physics professors gone bad are the most dangerous evil geniuses!
The Rough Guide to Superheroes
By: Michaela Bushell, Helen Rodiss, Paul Simpson
Call Number: 741.59 ROUGH
A pocket-sized guide to all things superhero-related, including history of superheroes, creators of the legendary figures, and their influence on society.
The Sciences of Superheroes
By: Lois Gresh
Call Number: 741.509 GRESH
The truth about superpowers . . . science fact or science fiction? "An entertaining and informative guide to comic book wonders bound to come." --Julius Schwartz, Editor Emeritus, DC Comics Superman, Batman, The X-Men, Flash, Spider Man . . . they protect us from evildoers, defend truth and justice, and, occasionally, save our planet from certain doom. Yet, how much do we understand about their powers? In this engaging yet serious work, Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg attempt to answer that question once and for all.
The Superhero Book: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Comic Book Icons and Hollywood Heroes
By: Gina Misroglue
Call Number: 741.509 SUPERHERO 2012
Appealing to the casual comic book reader as well as the hard-core graphic novel fan, this ultimate A-to-Z compendium describes everyone's favourite participants in the eternal battle between good and evil. With nearly 200 entries examining over 1,000 icons and their place in popular culture, it is the first comprehensive profile of superheroes across all media, following their path from comic book stardom to radio, television, movies, and novels.
Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero
By: Larry Tye
Call Number: 741.5973 TYE
For the last 40 years, DC Comics' Justice League of America has united the most powerful superheroes -- Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, and Green Lantern -- against some of the most diabolical villains in comic book history. The Ultimate Visual Guide tells the history of the Justice League of America; their epic battles against awesome adversaries such as The White Martians, The Key, and Megaddon; and includes specially commissioned, spectacularly detailed artwork revealing JLA's brand-new headquarters on the moon, Wonder Woman's island home, Aquaman's undersea base, and more.
By: Tom DeFalco
Call Number: 741.5973 DEFALCO
Marvel Comics' mightiest heroes--from Thor and Iron Man to Captain America and The Incredible Hulk--make up the Avengers. This guide takes readers through these heroes' origins and fully explains their superpowers.
The Avengers Assemble: The Oral History of Earth's Mightiest Heroes
By: Brian Michael Bendis
Call Number: 741.5973 BENDIS
A brand-new, prose retelling of the history of Earth's Mightiest Heroes--as told by the team members themselves! Written by Avengers and New Avengers scribe Brian Michael Bendis--and featuring illustrations by all-time great Avengers artists including Jack Kirby, Neal Adams, John Buscema and more.
Baby Boomer Comics : The Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Comic Books of the 1960s!
By: Craig Shutt
Call Number: 741.5 SHUTT
A look into what made the wild and wacky comic books of the 1960 so special. It is filled with hundreds of trivia facts from 60 life altering lessons from super heroes to fan favorites and so much more information on many of the 60's comics and comic book characters.
The Batman Files
By: Matthew K. Manning
Call Number: 741.5973 MANNING
Unearthed from the depths of the Batcave by Mathew K. Manning, "The Batman Files" contains the personal journals of Bruce Wayne, exposing the entire history and evolution of one of the most iconic figures in comic history.
The Creation of Captain America
By: Thomas Forget
Call Number: 741.5973 FORGET
Captain America was created as the U.S. was on the brink of WW II. Brave and bold, yet thoughtful and fallible, Captain America reflects the complex character of America itself.
The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe
By: Scott Beatty
Call Number: 741.50973 DC 2008
Described as a comic-book lover's dream ("Columbus Dispatch"), this revised and expanded encyclopedia offers even more incredible DC detail and imagery than the original. Exquisite new artwork will draw in new readers and delight die-hard fans.
The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television
By: John Kenneth Muir
Call Numer: 791.43652 MUIR
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a complete guide to over fifty years of superheroes on screen! Each entry includes a detailed history, cast and credits, episode and film descriptions, critical commentaries and data on arch-villains, gadgets, comic-book origins and super powers, while placing each production into its historical context. Four appendices list common conventions and clichés of superheroes on screen, incarnations, a sampling of memorable superhero ad-lines, and the best, worst, and most influential superhero productions from 1951 to 2003.
The Incredible Internet Guide to Comic Books and Superheroes
By: James R. Flowers
Call Number: 025.0674159 F
With the help of this guide, readers can go directly to desired Web pages as they find information on characters, titles, artists, writers, and superhero films. Includes detailed chronologies for characters.
JLA: The Ultimate Guide to the Justice League of America
By: Scott Beatty
Call Number: 741.5973 BEATTY
Seventy-five years after he came to life, Superman remains one of America's most adored and enduring heroes. Tye, the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Satchel," has written the first history of the Man of Steel and the creators, designers, owners, and performers who made the icon.
The Physics of Superheroes
By: James Kakalios
Call Number: 530.0711 KAKALIOS
James Kakalios explores the scientific plausibility of the powers and feats of the most famous superheroes -- and discovers that in many cases the comic writers got their science surprisingly right. Along the way he provides an engaging and witty commentary while introducing the lay reader to both classic and cutting-edge concepts in physics, including: What Superman's strength can tell us about the Newtonian physics of force, mass, and acceleration How Iceman's and Storm's powers illustrate the principles of thermal dynamics The physics behind the death of Spider-Man's girlfriend Gwen Stacy Why physics professors gone bad are the most dangerous evil geniuses!
The Rough Guide to Superheroes
By: Michaela Bushell, Helen Rodiss, Paul Simpson
Call Number: 741.59 ROUGH
A pocket-sized guide to all things superhero-related, including history of superheroes, creators of the legendary figures, and their influence on society.
The Sciences of Superheroes
By: Lois Gresh
Call Number: 741.509 GRESH
The truth about superpowers . . . science fact or science fiction? "An entertaining and informative guide to comic book wonders bound to come." --Julius Schwartz, Editor Emeritus, DC Comics Superman, Batman, The X-Men, Flash, Spider Man . . . they protect us from evildoers, defend truth and justice, and, occasionally, save our planet from certain doom. Yet, how much do we understand about their powers? In this engaging yet serious work, Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg attempt to answer that question once and for all.
The Superhero Book: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Comic Book Icons and Hollywood Heroes
By: Gina Misroglue
Call Number: 741.509 SUPERHERO 2012
Appealing to the casual comic book reader as well as the hard-core graphic novel fan, this ultimate A-to-Z compendium describes everyone's favourite participants in the eternal battle between good and evil. With nearly 200 entries examining over 1,000 icons and their place in popular culture, it is the first comprehensive profile of superheroes across all media, following their path from comic book stardom to radio, television, movies, and novels.
Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero
By: Larry Tye
Call Number: 741.5973 TYE
For the last 40 years, DC Comics' Justice League of America has united the most powerful superheroes -- Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, and Green Lantern -- against some of the most diabolical villains in comic book history. The Ultimate Visual Guide tells the history of the Justice League of America; their epic battles against awesome adversaries such as The White Martians, The Key, and Megaddon; and includes specially commissioned, spectacularly detailed artwork revealing JLA's brand-new headquarters on the moon, Wonder Woman's island home, Aquaman's undersea base, and more.
Juvenile Resources
DC Superheroes StoryBook Collection
Call Number: Y PICTURES SUPERHEROES
Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman swing into action! Featuring eight of your favorite super hero tales, this treasury is perfect for a day full of action-packed adventure. This collection includes: Gotham's Villains Unleashed! Superman and the Mayhem of Metallo Feline Felonies The Incredible Shrinking Super Hero! Batman and the Toxic Terror Starro and Stripes Forever Darkseid's Revenge Parasite City
Marvel Adventures Superheroes Issues 1-16
Call Number: ONLINE RESOURCES
Marvel adventures superheroes
The Story of Spider-Man
By: Michael Teitelbaum
Call Number: Y READER SUPERHEROES
When student Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider, his life is changed -- forever! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in Dorling Kindersley Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With Dorling Kindersley Readers, children will learn to read -- then read to learn!
DC Superheroes StoryBook Collection
Call Number: Y PICTURES SUPERHEROES
Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman swing into action! Featuring eight of your favorite super hero tales, this treasury is perfect for a day full of action-packed adventure. This collection includes: Gotham's Villains Unleashed! Superman and the Mayhem of Metallo Feline Felonies The Incredible Shrinking Super Hero! Batman and the Toxic Terror Starro and Stripes Forever Darkseid's Revenge Parasite City
Marvel Adventures Superheroes Issues 1-16
Call Number: ONLINE RESOURCES
Marvel adventures superheroes
The Story of Spider-Man
By: Michael Teitelbaum
Call Number: Y READER SUPERHEROES
When student Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider, his life is changed -- forever! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in Dorling Kindersley Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With Dorling Kindersley Readers, children will learn to read -- then read to learn!
Website Resources
DC Comics
http://www.dccomics.com/
Official website of DC comics. This website provides information on all DC superheroes and any news or updates on upcoming DC projects.
Marvel
http://marvel.com/
Official website of Marvel comic books. This website provides information on all Marvel superheroes and any news or updates on upcoming Marvel projects.
Superhero Database
www.superherodb.com/
Superheroes, Villains and Teams all in one place. With Superpowers, Bio and Images of all your favorite heroes.
The Comics Journal
www.tcj.com
TCJ.com is a daily magazine about comics.
The Grand Comics Database Project
www.comics.org
Nonprofit, Internet-based organization of international volunteers dedicated to building a database covering all printed comics throughout the world.
Superhero Multiverse
www.superheromultiverse.com
Informative and fun, SuperHeroMultiverse.com is the ultimate compendium of everyone's favorite superheroes and anti-heroes and their sidekicks, villains, love interests, superpowers, and modus operandi.
Comic Con International: San Diego
http://www.comic-con.org/frontpage
Comic-Con International: San Diego is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular artforms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.
http://www.dccomics.com/
Official website of DC comics. This website provides information on all DC superheroes and any news or updates on upcoming DC projects.
Marvel
http://marvel.com/
Official website of Marvel comic books. This website provides information on all Marvel superheroes and any news or updates on upcoming Marvel projects.
Superhero Database
www.superherodb.com/
Superheroes, Villains and Teams all in one place. With Superpowers, Bio and Images of all your favorite heroes.
The Comics Journal
www.tcj.com
TCJ.com is a daily magazine about comics.
The Grand Comics Database Project
www.comics.org
Nonprofit, Internet-based organization of international volunteers dedicated to building a database covering all printed comics throughout the world.
Superhero Multiverse
www.superheromultiverse.com
Informative and fun, SuperHeroMultiverse.com is the ultimate compendium of everyone's favorite superheroes and anti-heroes and their sidekicks, villains, love interests, superpowers, and modus operandi.
Comic Con International: San Diego
http://www.comic-con.org/frontpage
Comic-Con International: San Diego is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular artforms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.
Multimedia Resources
The following multimedia resources are available for a seven day loan from the Jacksonville Public Library:
The Amazing Spider Man
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV AMAZING
Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner.
Marvel’s The Avengers
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV AVENGERS
Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of superhumans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army.
Batman: Out of the Shadows (The animated series)
Call Number: Y DVD FIC BATMAN
Batman, the famed superhero of darkness, steps "out of the shadows" to fight crime and help the innocent.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV CAPTAIN
After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into Captain America, a Super Soldier. Now, as Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes and Peggy Carter to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull.
The History Channel Presents: Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
Call Number: DVD 741.59 COMIC
This special shows how comic book superheroes reflect their times-- from the 1930s to the 21st century-- and how these wish-fulfillment figures became role models for generations of children.
Daredevil
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV DAREDEVIL
By day, blind attorney Matt Mudock toils for justice in Hell's Kitchen. By night, he's Daredevil, a man without fear. He's a masked vigilante stalking the dark streets with an uncanny "radar sense" that allows him to see with superhuman capabilities. When the love of his life is targeted by New York City's ruthless Kingpin and his deadly assassin, Bullseye, Daredevil may be about to meet his match.
The Dark Knight Rises
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV DARK
It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act.
The Green Hornet
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV GREEN
Britt Reid is a rich playboy with a direction-less life. After his father dies, Britt inherits his vast media empire where he meets employee, Kato. The two realize that they have a chance to do something worthwhile with their lives by fighting crime, so Britt becomes the Green Hornet. With the help of Britt's secretary, the two begin hunting down Benjamin Chudnofsky, the man who controls LA's gritty underworld. But Chudnofsky has plans of his own: to swat down The Green Hornet once and for all.
Green Lantern
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV GREEN
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. When a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected.
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV JUSTICE
In a parallel Earth ruled by the Crime Syndicate, the Justice League must fight their evil doppelgangers in a battle that would be dead even, except that their malicious counterparts are willing to do the one thing Batman and Superman never would: kill.
Iron Man
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV IRON
A wealthy industrialist is held captive in enemy territory and escapes by building a high-tech suit made of armor. When he returns home, he decides to use his money, talents, and suit to save the world.
Iron Man 2
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV IRON
Now that the world knows billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored super hero Iron Man, his life has suddenly become even more intense. Everyone wants in on the Iron Man technology, whether for power or profit, but for Ivan Vanko, it's revenge. With Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, Stark must once again suit up and face his most dangerous enemy yet.
Spider Man 2
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV SPIDER-MAN
Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spider-Man, is desperately trying to balance his dual identities. He can't keep up at college, pay his rent, or seem to make amends with his estranged best friend Harry and his beloved Mary Jane is more skeptical than ever. Peter begins to notice that he's losing some of his powers and wonders if the cost of being a superhero isn't too high. Meanwhile Peter's idol, the renowned scientist Otto Octavius, has turned into a maniacal cyborg after a failed science experiment. Peter realizes he must decide between the ordinary life he so desires and the responsibilities of retaining his secret identity to stop "Doc Ock" and save New York City from destruction.
Spider Man 3
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV SPIDER-MAN
Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he struggles to control. Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most. Forced to choose between the seductive power of the new suit and the compassionate hero he used to be, Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom, gather unparalleled power and a thirst for retribution to threaten Peter and everyone he loves.
Superman Vs. The Elite
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV SUPERMAN
When catastrophe strikes and Superman rushes into action, he gets some unexpected help from the Elites, a new squad of superheroes with ruthless and dangerous methods. With growing public support of the Elite's vicious methods and a showdown that has Superman outnumbered and outdated, which will break first, the Man of Steel or his code of honor?
Ultimate Avengers
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV ULTIMATE
The story of six independent heroes who, like it or not, must fight as one to save the world. Little do they know that their biggest threat will emerge from within their own ranks: the Incredible Hulk!
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV X-MEN
Somewhere in the wilds of northwest Canada in the early 1800s, Logan and Victor, two half-brothers with special powers grow up amid violence. Eventually they will become the near-indestructible warriors known as Wolverine and Sabretooth. William Stryker is a sinister government operative whose Weapon X program experiments keep pulling Wolverine back in. Kayla Silverfox shares a peaceful Canadian co-existence with Wolverine as he tries to drop out of the program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new.
The Amazing Spider Man
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV AMAZING
Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner.
Marvel’s The Avengers
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV AVENGERS
Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of superhumans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army.
Batman: Out of the Shadows (The animated series)
Call Number: Y DVD FIC BATMAN
Batman, the famed superhero of darkness, steps "out of the shadows" to fight crime and help the innocent.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV CAPTAIN
After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into Captain America, a Super Soldier. Now, as Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes and Peggy Carter to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull.
The History Channel Presents: Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked
Call Number: DVD 741.59 COMIC
This special shows how comic book superheroes reflect their times-- from the 1930s to the 21st century-- and how these wish-fulfillment figures became role models for generations of children.
Daredevil
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV DAREDEVIL
By day, blind attorney Matt Mudock toils for justice in Hell's Kitchen. By night, he's Daredevil, a man without fear. He's a masked vigilante stalking the dark streets with an uncanny "radar sense" that allows him to see with superhuman capabilities. When the love of his life is targeted by New York City's ruthless Kingpin and his deadly assassin, Bullseye, Daredevil may be about to meet his match.
The Dark Knight Rises
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV DARK
It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act.
The Green Hornet
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV GREEN
Britt Reid is a rich playboy with a direction-less life. After his father dies, Britt inherits his vast media empire where he meets employee, Kato. The two realize that they have a chance to do something worthwhile with their lives by fighting crime, so Britt becomes the Green Hornet. With the help of Britt's secretary, the two begin hunting down Benjamin Chudnofsky, the man who controls LA's gritty underworld. But Chudnofsky has plans of his own: to swat down The Green Hornet once and for all.
Green Lantern
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV GREEN
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. When a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected.
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV JUSTICE
In a parallel Earth ruled by the Crime Syndicate, the Justice League must fight their evil doppelgangers in a battle that would be dead even, except that their malicious counterparts are willing to do the one thing Batman and Superman never would: kill.
Iron Man
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV IRON
A wealthy industrialist is held captive in enemy territory and escapes by building a high-tech suit made of armor. When he returns home, he decides to use his money, talents, and suit to save the world.
Iron Man 2
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV IRON
Now that the world knows billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored super hero Iron Man, his life has suddenly become even more intense. Everyone wants in on the Iron Man technology, whether for power or profit, but for Ivan Vanko, it's revenge. With Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, Stark must once again suit up and face his most dangerous enemy yet.
Spider Man 2
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV SPIDER-MAN
Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spider-Man, is desperately trying to balance his dual identities. He can't keep up at college, pay his rent, or seem to make amends with his estranged best friend Harry and his beloved Mary Jane is more skeptical than ever. Peter begins to notice that he's losing some of his powers and wonders if the cost of being a superhero isn't too high. Meanwhile Peter's idol, the renowned scientist Otto Octavius, has turned into a maniacal cyborg after a failed science experiment. Peter realizes he must decide between the ordinary life he so desires and the responsibilities of retaining his secret identity to stop "Doc Ock" and save New York City from destruction.
Spider Man 3
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV SPIDER-MAN
Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he struggles to control. Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most. Forced to choose between the seductive power of the new suit and the compassionate hero he used to be, Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom, gather unparalleled power and a thirst for retribution to threaten Peter and everyone he loves.
Superman Vs. The Elite
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV SUPERMAN
When catastrophe strikes and Superman rushes into action, he gets some unexpected help from the Elites, a new squad of superheroes with ruthless and dangerous methods. With growing public support of the Elite's vicious methods and a showdown that has Superman outnumbered and outdated, which will break first, the Man of Steel or his code of honor?
Ultimate Avengers
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV ULTIMATE
The story of six independent heroes who, like it or not, must fight as one to save the world. Little do they know that their biggest threat will emerge from within their own ranks: the Incredible Hulk!
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Call Number: DVD FIC AC/ADV X-MEN
Somewhere in the wilds of northwest Canada in the early 1800s, Logan and Victor, two half-brothers with special powers grow up amid violence. Eventually they will become the near-indestructible warriors known as Wolverine and Sabretooth. William Stryker is a sinister government operative whose Weapon X program experiments keep pulling Wolverine back in. Kayla Silverfox shares a peaceful Canadian co-existence with Wolverine as he tries to drop out of the program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new.