Supergirl Vol. 1: Last Daughter of Krypton

Author: Michael Green
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401241344
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 165

Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller! As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics - The New 52 event of September 2011, meet Supergirl. She's got the unpredictable behavior of a teenager, the same powers as Superman - and none of his affection for the people of Earth. Crash landing on a strange new planet, Supergirl must come to grips with Krypton's destruction with her cousin Superman and learn about her own recent past. But an ingenious new foe wants that same information - and will do anything to get it. Presenting an all-new take on Superman's cousin Kara, and her standing in the DC Comics - New 52 universe! Collects issues #1-7.

Supergirl Vol. 4: Out of the Past

Author: Michael Alan Nelson
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401253792
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
In the aftermath of H'EL ON EARTH, Supergirl's world has been shattered in every way possible. Kara Zor-El searches the stars for a new home, but in doing so, encounters one of Superman's deadliest enemies in his New 52 debut: Cyborg Superman! New writer Michael Alan Nelson takes over the Girl of Steel in SUPERGIRL VOL. 4, collecting issues #21-26.

Supergirl Vol. 1: The Killers of Krypton

Author: Dan Jurgens
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401289193
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Superman and Supergirl, the last two Kryptonians on Earth, have had their beliefs shattered. With new revelations about their home planetÑand the man who destroyed itÑSupergirl builds a star cruiser using whatever tech she can scrounge, and after receiving intel from Green Lantern, she blasts off into the cosmos with Rogol ZaarÕs deadly axe to solve the mystery! Collects SUPERGIRL #21-26.

Supergirl Vol. 6: Crucible (The New 52)

Author: Tony Bedard
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1401255418
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
She’s the Last Daughter of Krypton and one of Earth’s greatest heroes, but for Kara Zor-El, being Supergirl means feeling like she’s got no place to call home. So when a deep-space school called the Crucible-an intergalactic academy that trains the universe’s most powerful beings-comes calling, Supergirl is happy to go. There, she’s no “super hero”-she’s just like everyone else. But this strange school hides dark secrets. Just what are Kara and her new friends being trained for? And what does Crucible want with Supergirl’s clone “cousin,” Superboy? Once the truth comes out, Supergirl may not make it to graduation… From writers Mike Johnson (SUPERMAN/BATMAN), Tony Bedard (GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS) and K. Perkins in her comics debut, along with artists Emanuela Lupacchino (WORLDS’ FINEST) and Ray McCarthy (GREEN ARROW) comes SUPERGIRL: CRUCIBLE. Class is in session! Collects issues #34-40 and SUPERGIRL: FUTURE’S END #1.

Supergirl Vol. 1: The Girl of Steel

Author: Jeph Loeb
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401266983
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
This now-classic run by Jeph Loeb features the first chapter of Kara Zor-El’s triumphant return! When Superman’s Kryptonian parents rocketed their infant son to Earth, his aunt and uncle did the same with their young daughter, Kara Zor-El. The two cousins were meant to arrive on Earth together, but instead Kara arrived just a few months ago, after spending decades in space in suspended animation. Now taking the name Supergirl, Kara possesses strength and speed that rivals (or even surpasses) her cousin Superman’s. As she searches for her role in this new world, she’ll cross paths (and trades blows) with the JSA, the Teen Titans and the Outsiders. But while she's facing off against other heroes, Superman’s nemesis Lex Luthor has uncovered a truth that could change the Girl of Steel forever! SUPERGIRL VOL. 1: THE GIRL OF STEEL features creators Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Ian Churchill and more. Collects SUPERGIRL #0-10, #12.

Supergirl Vol. 5: The Hunt for Reactron

Author: Greg Rucka
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401297676
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
Written by award-winning authors Sterling Gates and Greg Rucka, Supergirl Vol. 5: The Hunt for Reactron sees Kara Zor-El finally coming face-to-face with the man who murdered her father: Reactron! It's the end of the road! The violent escalation of Supergirl and Flamebird's blood feud! Kara's first encounter with Nightwing! And the conclusion of Supergirl's hunt for the man who killed her father, Zor-El...Reactron! Everything comes to head in this classic collection of Rucka and Gates' epic run in Supergirl Vol. 5: The Hunt for Reactron. Collects Action Comics #881-882, Supergirl #44-50, Supergirl Annual #1 and pages from Superman: Secret Files 2009.

Supergirl

Author: Steve Orlando (Comic book writer)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Supergirl moves to National City! As Kara Danvers, average American teenager and high school student, Supergirl must balance her life as a superhero with her new life on Earth. But some demons from her Kryptonian past are coming back to haunt her, and Kara will find herself face-to-face with her father: the sinister Cyborg Superman!"--

Hawk and Dove Vol. 1: First Strikes (the New 52)

Author: Sterling Gates
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401234980
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An unlikely pair of superheroes battle to protect Washington, D.C. from all sorts of villains and evil-doers.

Graphic Novels

Author: Michael Pawuk
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1113

Book Description
Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.

Supergirl Vol. 1: Last Daughter of Krypton (The New 52)

Author: Michael Green
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1401236804
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A New York Times Best Seller! As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics - The New 52 event of September 2011, meet Supergirl. She's got the unpredictable behavior of a teenager, the same powers as Superman - and none of his affection for the people of Earth. Crash landing on a strange new planet, Supergirl must come to grips with Krypton's destruction with her cousin Superman and learn about her own recent past. But an ingenious new foe wants that same information - and will do anything to get it. Supergirl, Vol. 1 presents an all-new take on the Superman's cousin Kara, and her standing in the DC Comics - New 52 universe!