"Before he becomes Superman, Clark Kent must save his hometown of Smallville"--

A cultural history of Wonder Woman traces the character's creation and enduring popularity, drawing on interviews and archival research to reveal the pivotal role of feminism in shaping her seven-decade story.

The struggle for ultimate power over the universe continues when a stockpile of evil twins overwhelm our superheroes.

Scientist Hank Pym sets out to create the world's first artificial intelligence, but instead, he creates a monster with Ultron, then Ultron creates the Vision, and the Avengers are in trouble.

Matt Murdock is raised by a single father and is often tormented by his peers, but after he is blinded by radioactive materials in his efforts to save an old man's life, Matt gains an unyielding will, keen intelligence, and super senses.

The trio struggles to fight back against Vader and his troops while waiting for C-3PO to save the Millennium Falconfrom scavengers in the trash fields.

"The Oracle accused! The new Oracle's ambition is revealed, and he'll stop at nothing to possess Elyon's power! Don't think for an instant, though, that he has forgotten about the Guardians. Biding his time, he has every intention of eliminating them as soon as the opportunity presents itself. The girls may still have some allies, but can they hold it together long enough to recognize their true enemy...?" --Back cover.

In the wake of Peter Parker's death in the Ultimate universe, Miles Morales steps forward with his own incredible abilities to live up to the Spider-Man legacy.

The young Dark Knight faces the mighty Bane, a foe who is twice his size and has the wiles of ten men.

The Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and the Beast join the Avengers as Ultron alters Ant-Man's mind, which makes him turn his ant army on his friends.