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Women can save the world. More than 50 incredible female Super Heroes from the Marvel Comics universe inspire girls and women of all ages to be powerful, passionate and persistent. From Captain Marvel and Wasp to Storm and Shuri, this beautiful book profiles dozens of aspirational female comic-book...

Collects Ultimate Comics Ultimates #1-6. As our heroes struggle to find their place in the world, the Ultimates face game-changing threats even they can’t handle. And with the heart of the team missing in action, the country’s last stand of defense may be on its last legs. Plus, what familiar face is behind the latest attack on the world?

Rayven is still haunted by the nightmares of her past when she discovers a secret tape that her father left behind. The confession on the tape leads her back to America on the hunt for a killer who may still be on the hunt for her.

Not only is costumed crimefighter "Empowered" saddled with a less-than-ideal superhero name, but she wears a skintight and cruelly revealing "supersuit" that only magnifies her body-image insecurities. Worse yet, the suit's unreliable powers are prone to failure, repeatedly leaving...

Collects Ultimate Comics Ultimates #18.1 & #19-24. Can the shattered nation recover after the dramatic events of United We Stand? President Cap takes charge, Thor makes a momentous decision, the Iron Patriot debuts, and Black Widow becomes Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.! But as the country slowly rebuilds,...

"Ramona Fradon was one of the most prolific and high profile female cartoonists at a time when the comic book field was dominated by men. Her illustrative style influenced a generation of Aquaman readers, only to gain a larger following when she co-created Metamorpho, one of the most unique characters...

Collects Ultimate Comics X-Men #7-12. Quicksilver's scheme to lord over the world's mutants goes horribly awry when his army of Nimrod sentinels goes rogue and commits mutant genocide. Val Cooper probes S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury for information on the Ultimate X program, and the identity of world's most powerful psychic, Jean Grey, is revealed - but she may not be playing for the right side.

This is a quiz book on the enemies of The Flash. Collectively known as the Rogues they are some of the most recognisable villains in comics today. Unlike other comics characters the Rogues share a group dynamic and their histories in comics are interwoven with each other. So prepare to test yourself...

In this third issue of our pint-sized hero, Peter Wheat has captured the evil hornet princess Dragonel. Will her scheming wizard father capture his mother, the queen of the wheat?Published from 1948 The Adventures of Peter Wheat are a heroic series of a thumbnail-sized boy, his animal and insect friends...

Collects Ultimate Comics Ultimates #7-12. The Ultimates deal with the fallout of the new world! An old friend returns! Can Nick Fury pick up the pieces of his broken team?

The original Blue Beetle was created by Fox Comics and later owned by Charlton Comics. The first Beetle was Dan Garrett, who initially gained super powers from a special vitamin, which was later changed to gaining powers from a "sacred scarab". The original Blue Beetle was...

Collects Ultimate Comics X-Men #18.1 & #19-23. Kitty Pryde tries to lead a nation of mutants, but someone close to her has different plans! Meet Mach Two, former Morlock tunnel refugee turned mutant resistance fighter! Will she side with Kitty, or become a dangerous new enemy? Plus: Rogue gets an unexpected...

Green Arrow is one of comics most recognisable heroes. He is one of comics oldest too making his first appearance in the 1940s. With his trademark bow and arrow the character is seeing a boom in popularity with his appearance in Smallville and now his own series Arrow. Inside are 100 questions to test the knowledge of any comics fan so see how many you can answer on the Emerald Archer.

In this second issue of our pint-sized hero, Peter Wheat searches for honey stolen from the honey bees. Was it the cute bear making honey buns, or his nemesis, the hornets up to no good?Published from 1948 The Adventures of Peter Wheat are a heroic series of a thumbnail-sized boy, his animal and insect...