Books like 'Animal Man, Vol. 5: The Meaning of Flesh'
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The Wolf At Large by Terry Cloutier
14 ratings“You have no idea what you are yet, Hadrack, but someday you will, and on that day the world itself will tremble.” - Einhard, Sword of the KingA year has passed since the Piths captured the Gander garrison at Gasterny. A year in which an unexpected and unwanted truce has been declared between the two nations... -
![The Super Olympian: Bloodhound (Shapechanger Tales) by Laer Carroll]()
The Super Olympian: Bloodhound (Shapechanger Tales) by Laer Carroll
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]()
Goblin Queen by D.L. Harrison
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... -
![Zlato Arkony 2 by Juraj Červenák]()
Zlato Arkony 2 by Juraj Červenák
6 ratingsZlato Arkony 2 je epické vyvrcholenie dvojdielneho románu, ktorým pokračujú dobrodružstvá Čierneho Rogana a vlka Goryvlada. Juraj Červenák, najúspešnejší autor historickej fantasy na Slovensku a v Čechách, vás pozýva na ďalšiu výpravu do sveta slovanských hrdinov, bohov a démonov.Nad Rujanou hučia vojnové rohy... -
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![Brittle Innings by Michael Lawson Bishop]()
Brittle Innings by Michael Lawson Bishop
8 ratingsFor seventeen-year-old Danny Boles, a 5'5" shortstop out of Tenkiller, Oklahoma, the summer of 1943 would be a season to remember. The country's at war, and professional baseball needs able-bodied men. Danny's headed for Highbridge, Georgia - home of the Goober Pride peanut butter factory and the Highbridge Hellbenders, a Class C farm club in the Chattahoochee Valley League... -
![Videssos Besieged by Harry Turtledove]()
Videssos Besieged by Harry Turtledove
6 ratingsWith the arrival of spring, Emperor Maniakes vows to unleash his troops against the enemy capital, where a hated despot sits arrogantly upon the throne.But from the moment Maniakes reaches the land of the Thousand Cities, he is plagued by a question no one can answer. Where is his nemesis, the ruthless commander whose cavalry no opposing force can withstand?The answer is cataclysmic... -
![The Lego Movie: Calling All Master Builders! (DK Readers L1) by Helen Murray]()
The Lego Movie: Calling All Master Builders! (DK Readers L1) by Helen Murray
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... -
![Documents Concerning Rubashov the Gambler by Carl-Johan Vallgren]()
Documents Concerning Rubashov the Gambler by Carl-Johan Vallgren
8 ratingsSt Petersburg, 1899. Obsessive gambler Rubashov has played every game in town. Now on New Year's Eve, he finds himself on the brink of ruin, and decides to make a bid for the ultimate rush, the biggest gamble ever, to challenge the Devil to a game of poker.Rubashov loses. His punishment is not to go straight to Hell (Hell is full and has been for years), instead he is condemned to immortality... -
![My Hero Academia, Vol. 32 by Kohei Horikoshi]()
My Hero Academia, Vol. 32 by Kohei Horikoshi
10 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
![My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 9 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Kohei Horikoshi]()
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 9 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Kohei Horikoshi
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]()
My Hero Academia, Vol. 36 by Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平
10 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
![Hellboy: The Companion by Stephen Weiner, Jason Hall]()
Hellboy: The Companion by Stephen Weiner, Jason Hall
14 ratingsWritten by Steve Weiner (The Will Eisner Companion) and Jason Hall (Beware the Creeper, Trigger, Detective Comics) and densely illustrated with classic images from the comics as well as a handful of new drawings from Mignola, this volume offers thorough documentation of the Hellboy universe, compiling the many complex pieces that make up the life of the World’s Greatest Paranormal Investigator...Categorized as:
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![Ultimate Spider-Man Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis]()
Ultimate Spider-Man Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis
8 ratingsIn 2000, Marvel launched the Ultimate Universe, reinventing Spider-Man for a new generation and a new millennium... -
![Hellboy Omnibus, Volume 4: Hellboy in Hell by Mike Mignola]()
Hellboy Omnibus, Volume 4: Hellboy in Hell by Mike Mignola
12 ratingsThe Hellboy saga concludes, with the most ambitious chapter, Hellboy in Hell, collected in its entirety--all written and drawn by Mike Mignola.On the heels of Hellboy Omnibus Volume 3: The Wild Hunt, Hellboy is cast into Hell, where familiar faces reveal secrets of his origins, and previously unknown family members come forward... -
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![Hawkeye #1 by Matt Fraction, David Aja]()
Hawkeye #1 by Matt Fraction, David Aja
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... -
![The Sandman Omnibus, Vol. 3 by Neil Gaiman]()
The Sandman Omnibus, Vol. 3 by Neil Gaiman
6 ratingsA New York Times bestseller! This massive hardcover collection reprints Neil Gaiman's seminal, award-winning The Sandman: Overture, plus The Sandman: Dream Hunters and his two acclaimed stories featuring Morpheus's sister Death... -
![Usagi Yojimbo, Vol. 23: Bridge of Tears by Stan Sakai]()
Usagi Yojimbo, Vol. 23: Bridge of Tears by Stan Sakai
8 ratingsThe wandering life of a ronin is often a lonely one, and Usagi has been on that path a long time. A temporary peace, staying with the merchant Endo and his daughter Hanaka, is interrupted by the deadly League of Assassins, setting Usagi back on the road, but with the uncomfortable sensation that he is being followed...Categorized as:
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![Usagi Yojimbo Volume 16: The Shrouded Moon by Stan Sakai]()
Usagi Yojimbo Volume 16: The Shrouded Moon by Stan Sakai
8 ratingsThroughout his journeys across feudal Japan, rabbit ronin Usagi has faced many dangers, crossed paths with some who have become his sworn enemies, and forged bonds of friendship stronger than any threat that might cross his path. Collected here are six tales featuring those companions Usagi holds dear...Categorized as:
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![Thor by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron, Ive Svorcina]()
Thor by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron, Ive Svorcina
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]()
Ninjago, Vol. 2: Mask of the Sensei by Greg Farshtey
8 ratingsBack in their home village after the battle with Garmadon, the four ninja are hoping for some R&R... -
![Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 5: The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks! by Akira Toriyama]()
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 5: The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks! by Akira Toriyama
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]()
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 4: Last Chance for Hope by Akira Toriyama
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... -
![Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 7: Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins!! by Akira Toriyama]()
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 7: Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins!! by Akira Toriyama
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... -
![Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus Vol. 1 by Jonathan Hickman, Nick Spencer]()
Avengers by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus Vol. 1 by Jonathan Hickman, Nick Spencer
6 ratingsModern visionary Jonathan Hickman begins his Marvel magnum opus! As threats to Earth mount, the Avengers expand! But even the mightiest roster of all may be powerless in the face of what’s coming! And while Iron Man and Captain America assemble their Avengers World and strive to decipher the meaning of the White Event, Tony Stark secretly tries to solve the biggest crisis of all, along with his... -
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![Loki: Agent of Asgard #5 by Al Ewing]()
Loki: Agent of Asgard #5 by Al Ewing
6 ratingsNobody else would have done it - because nobody else would have the nerve! Loki's crew comes together to crack the deepest dungeons of Asgardia itself! It's the ultimate caper - but is there one plot twist too many for even the God of Trickery to...Categorized as:
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![Loki: Agent of Asgard #9 by Al Ewing]()
Loki: Agent of Asgard #9 by Al Ewing
6 ratingsAXIS tie-in! Loki, swashbuckling savior of truth and justice, versus Lorelei -- scheming sister of the noble Enchantress! Once -- in a time Loki would rather forget -- these two were allies... -
![Aces Wild by R.J. Ross]()
Aces Wild by R.J. Ross
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... -
![Saban's Go Go Power Rangers, Vol. 1 by Ryan Parrott, Raul Angelo]()
Saban's Go Go Power Rangers, Vol. 1 by Ryan Parrott, Raul Angelo
8 ratingsJason, Kimberly, Zack, Trini, and Billy have just become the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Guided by Zordon and Alpha 5, they will have to defend the earth from the evil Rita Repulsa and her horde of monsters. IT’S MORPHIN TIMEJason, Kimberly, Zack, Trini, and Billy have just become the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. They’ve also just started high school... -
![Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 12: Meru's True Identity by Akira Toriyama]()
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 12: Meru's True Identity by Akira Toriyama
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]()
Miles Morales: The Ultimate Spider-Man, Book 2 by Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez
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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