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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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"From the Academy Award-winning actor and best-selling author: his debut novel. The story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film...and the humble comic book that inspired it. PART ONE of this story takes place in 1947. A troubled soldier, returning from the war, meets his talented five-year-old nephew, leaves an indelible impression, and then disappears for 23 years. Cut to 1970: The nephew, now drawing...
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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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Once they were larger-than-life idols created to entertain children and were dismissed by the adult world. But in the new millennium, characters created over half a century ago have risen up to conquer popular culture. This is the story of how Superheroes have successfully transitioned from the comic book page to the silver screen and dominated the box office worldwide. It tells how cinema has brought these characters from out of the shadows and turned...
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Roca Editorial
Pub. Date
2023.
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Español
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Del actor ganador del Premio de la Academia y autor del best seller Tipos singulares, llega una nueva novela sobre la realizaci̤n de una pel̕cula de acci̤n de superȟroes multimillonaria repleta de estrellas... y de los humildes c̤mics que lo inspiraron.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Jump into the action-packed LEGO Marvel multiverse with DK's latest Visual Dictionary. Discover everything you need to know about the latest sets, vehicles, and minifigures. See every detail of the Guardians of the Galaxy's spaceship, explore Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum, examine the advanced vehicles of Wakanda, discover Spider-Man's most dastardly villains, and find out about your favorite LEGO Marvel minifigures -- from Black Panther to The...
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Titan Magazines, a division of Titan Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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A celebratory guide to Marvel Studios' four epic Avengers movies from The Avengers (2012) to Avengers: Endgame (2019). Includes exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of the super hero films that defined a generation of cinema! Including interviews with Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth and more! Packed with stunning photography and concept art from the biggest films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Titan Books
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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The history of Wonder Woman stretches back three quarters of a century. In 1941, psychologist William Moulton Marston saw the explosion of popularity around superheroes as an opportunity. He would, he decided, create a character that would embody his belief that women had the natural power to eradicate violence by gifting the fractious world of men with their inherent love, beauty, tolerance and understanding. Marston's previous claim to fame had...
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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The story of one of the X-Men's most beloved characters, Jean Grey, as she evolves into her iconic alter ego. During a life-threatening rescue mission in space, Jean is hit by a cosmic force that transforms her into one of the most powerful mutants of all. Wrestling with this increasingly unstable power as well as her own personal demons, Jean spirals out of control, tearing the X-Men family apart and threatening to destroy the very fabric of our...
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Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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A collection of bad guys who are powerful and audacious enough to challenge the Justice League. These villains are not just threats to one super team, but the entire DC Universe! Featuring super villains from Lex Luthor, Sinestro to Darkseid.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Iron Man's armor, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s helicarriers, the soaring towers of Asgard, Hawkeye's bow, Thor's hammer, mighty Thanos and the Infinity Stones, Star-Lord's quad blasters - each subject is shown using beautiful movie stills and stunning prop photography, accompanied by engaging text explaining their key features and role in the Marvel saga. A unique and captivating showcase of the first ten years of Marvel Studios, this is the book that every Marvel...
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Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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When Bruce Wayne receives the man of the year award, fellow billionaire Lex Luthor becomes jealous and decides to run for President. To create the atmosphere for his type of fear-based politics Lex recruits the Joker to perfect a Black LEGO Destructor Ray which wreaks havoc on Gotham. As Lex destroys Batman's tech, Batman reluctantly turns to Superman for help.
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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A twisted tale told by Harley Quinn herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham's most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya's paths collide, and the unlikely foursome has no choice but to team up to take Roman down.
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Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Ray Terrill is stunned to find a dying superhero from another dimension in his own backyard. He's even more shocked when the superhero turns out to be himself from a parallel Earth known as Earth-X. With his dying breath, Ray-X transfers the power to turn into a light beam of energy to Ray Terrill. Newly minted as a superhero, he must learn to become the truest version of himself, coming out of the closet and fulfilling his destiny as the Earth-X...
19) Incredibles 2
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Disney Pixar
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Bob Parr, Mr. Incredible, is left to care for Jack-Jack while Helen, Elastigirl, is out saving the world.
"It's a solid double..."--Chicago Sun-Times.
"This one still delights..."--New York Daily News.
"This follow-up is every bit the start-to-finish sensation as the original..."--Rolling Stone.
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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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 dephts of the ocean2s trenches. It2s up to Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl to help Aquaman in defending Atlantis and stop the...
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