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The unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise -- and suddenly uncertain reign -- of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Entertainment was a moribund toymaker not even twenty years ago. Today, Marvel Studios is the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture. How did an upstart studio conquer the world? In MCU, beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales,...
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is vast, incredibly varied, and richly complex. Different worlds, different timelines, countless characters. This is the guide to that universe. Created in close collaboration with Marvel Studios, it will answer the biggest questions: what happened, when, where, and why. Follow the entire story of the MCU from before the Big Bang to the Blip and beyond. Along the way, learn more about the evolution of the Iron Man...
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After his noisy garage band gets him in hot water, 15 year old Brewster Banner and his little sister Kimmy find themselves sent to a Babysitter's house while their mother attends a weekend convention - only to find that their gregarious old lady caretaker is actually the legendary super hero known as Agent Action.
8) Injustice
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"When his world is shattered by tragic events set in motion by the diabolical Joker, Superman becomes hell-bent on enforcing peace at any cost. The Man of Steel begins a reign of tyranny that can only be stopped by on hero: Batman. The splintered Justice League divides its ranks as the two former allies wage a deadly battle for freedom. In this alternate world of chaos, loyalties are tested, and the line between friend and foe blurs."--Container.
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"This book celebrates the 100 greatest superhero films and tv shows from the early 1940s to the present. Each entry includes a plot summary, background information, production details, critical reception, box office results, awards, and commentary assessing the film or show's contribution to the superhero genre and popular culture"--
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"Dive deep into adventure in this all-new underwater epic. Sisters of the sea, Siren and Mera catch the students of Super Hero High off guard in a surprise attack to steal a very powerful relic, the Book of Legends. With the book in her possession and harnessing more power than ever, Siren aims to raise an army from the depths of the ocean's trenches. It's up to Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl to help Aquaman in defending Atlantis and stop the...
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Behold Atlantis, a kingdom of wonder and power beneath the ocean's surface and ruled by ranking Justice League member and all-around awesome Atlantean, Aquaman! With his beloved Queen Mera and trusted half-brother Orm by his side, it seems there is nothing that Aquaman cannot conquer. But when the Justice League's Trouble Alert calls, this water dweller heads for dry land and is joined by Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and rookie Green Lantern, Jessica...
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Batman faces his greatest challenge yet: vacation! The caped crusader reluctantly agrees to let Batgirl and Nightwing take him on a long overdue vacation from crimefighting, while Superman and the Justice League watch over Gotham City. Neither operation goes as planned when Batman's vacation is cut short by dangers from his past and invaders from the center of the earth, and Superman and the other Leaguers quickly realize just how much Batman usually...
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After losing the love of his life, Deadpool must assemble a team and protect a young, mutant from Cable (Josh Brolin), a dangerous no-nonsense cyborg from the future.
In this sanitized version of Deadpool 2, offering the mayhem of the original as if it were a Princess Bride-style bedtime story being told to a full-grown Fred Savage, Deadpool assembles a team to protect a young mutant from Cable, a dangerous cyborg from the future.
14) Kick-Ass 2
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Dave (Kick-Ass) decides to start the world's first superhero team with Mindy (Hit Girl). Unfortunately, Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, and she's forced to retire. Dave must join forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world's first super-villain, the Mother F%&*r̂, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion...
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Batman has joined the just formed Justice League in order to keep tabs on Superman, a mistrust that is complicated by Superman's bad (but well meaning) clone Bizarro and his creation of the Bizarro League, but an even bigger threat forces the two Leagues to join forces.
16) The Incredibles
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Bob was one of the world's greatest superheroes fifteen years ago; now he's an insurance adjuster, living in the suburbs. Wanting to get back into action, he gets his chance when a mysterious call summons him to an island for a top-secret assignment. Bonus features include the Incredibles Revisited: Filmmaker's Roundtable; Paths to Pixar; Studio Stories; and Ending With a Bang!: Making the End Credits.
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Witness the legendary origin of renowned Justice League member Wonder Woman as she fights for good with her sword and magic lasso. Equally strong in body, heart, and will, she makes it her mission to help a troubled young girl enlisted by a deadly organization known as Villainy, Inc., whose criminal members have their sights set on invading Themyscira, Wonder Woman's paradise home. The battle will be epic because if there's one thing an Amazon knows,...
18) The Green Hornet
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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:...
19) X-Men
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"Born into a world filled with prejudice are children who possess extraordinary and dangerous powers--the result of unique genetic mutations. But under the tutelage of Professor Xavier, these and other outcasts learn to harness their powers for the good of mankind. Now they must protect those who fear them as the nefarious Magneto, who believes humans and mutants can never co-exist, unveils his sinsiter plan for the future!"--Container.
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Scooby-Doo! & Batman, the brave and the bold: When Scooby-Doo and the gang run into notorious crooks that are too hot to handle, the caped crusader himself, Batman swings in to save the day! After an unsolved case from Batman's past comes back to haunt him, and the mysterious Crimson Cloak threatens to take over Gotham, Batman recruits Mystery Inc. to help crack the case.
Scooby-Doo meets Batman: The action begins as The Joker and The Penguin try...