Ororo


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Collects Ororo: Before the Storm (2005) #1-4, Uncanny Origins (1996) #9, Uncanny X-Men: First Class (2009) #4, Marvel Age Spider-Man Team-Up (2004) #5, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #265-266; material from Uncanny X-Men: First Class Giant-Size Special (2009) #1, Black Panther (2018) #23. A history lesson you won't want to miss! The back alleys of Cairo's "Thieves' Quarter" are no place for a child to grow up - unless that child is destined to be one of Marvel's greatest heroes! Long before she became the X-Man known as Storm, a young orphan named Ororo Munroe prowled the streets of Cairo, a pickpocket trained by a master thief. But when the opportunity of a lifetime arises, get ready for awesome Egyptian adventure as Ororo leads her fellow street urchins into…the tomb of Ozymandias! Plus: more tales of Storm's early days as a hero, including team-ups with Jean Grey and Spider-Man - and her first meeting with Gambit!




Ororo: Before the Storm


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A history lesson you won't want to miss! The back alleys of Cairo's "Thieves' Quarter" are no place for a child to grow up - unless that child is destined to be one of Marvel's greatest heroes! Long before she became the X-Man known as Storm, a young orphan named Ororo Munroe prowled the streets of Cairo, a pickpocket trained by a master thief. But when the opportunity of a lifetime arises, get ready for awesome Egyptian adventure as Ororo leads her fellow street urchins into...the tomb of Ozymandias! Plus: more tales of Storm's early days as a hero, including team-ups with Jean Grey and Spider-Man - and her first meeting with Gambit! Collecting ORORO: BEFORE THE STORM #1-4, UNCANNY ORIGINS #9, UNCANNY X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #4, MARVEL AGE SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #5, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #265-266 and material from UNCANNY X-MEN: FIRST CLASS GIANT-SIZE SPECIAL and BLACK PANTHER (2018) #23.




House of M


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The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control, and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: and nothing will ever be the same again? Well, this time believe it, buster! Nothing will ever be the same again! Collects House of M (2005) #1-8.




We're Not from Here


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Imagine being forced to move to a new planet where YOU are the alien! From the creator of the Tapper Twins, New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey delivers a topical, sci-fi middle-grade novel that proves friendship and laughter can transcend even a galaxy of differences. The first time I heard about Planet Choom, we'd been on Mars for almost a year. But life on the Mars station was grim, and since Earth was no longer an option (we may have blown it up), it was time to find a new home. That's how we ended up on Choom with the Zhuri. They're very smart. They also look like giant mosquitos. But that's not why it's so hard to live here. There's a lot that the Zhuri don't like: singing (just ask my sister, Ila), comedy (one joke got me sent to the principal's office), or any kind of emotion. The biggest problem, though? The Zhuri don't like us. And if humankind is going to survive, it's up to my family to change their minds. No pressure.




Speculative Film and Moving Images by Or about Black Women and Girls


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This book examines twentieth and twenty-first century speculative fiction films that represent women and girls of African descent Jeffrey offers insights about positive developments while calling attention to questionable trends in recent movie-making.




The Akahvin Series Larendriel: The Prince and The Enchantress


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In the first Book of The Akahvin Series, Lorendriel one of nine provinces of Frell. A young Prince must discover what truly happened over a hundred years ago in the Battle of Frell so he can prevent it from happening again. First he must seek out a young Enchantress, she alone is more powerful then the mage's, witches, warlocks and wizards. He must convince her to help him which will prove to be a challenge. Megan Hultz stuns reader with a new fantasy in a whole new world.




Superheroines and the Epic Journey


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The heroine's journey echoes throughout ancient legend. Each young woman combats her dark side and emerges stronger. This quest is also a staple of American comic books. Wonder Woman with semi-divine powers gives us a new female-centered creation story. Batgirl, Batwoman and Black Widow discover their enemy is the dark mother or shadow twin, with the savagery they've rejected in themselves. Supergirl similarly struggles but keeps harmony with her sister. From Jessica Jones and Catwoman to the new superwomen of cutting-edge webcomics, each heroine must go into the dark, to become not a warrior but a savior. Women like Captain Marvel and Storm sacrifice all to join the ranks of superheroes, while their feminine powers and dazzling costumes reflect the most ancient tales.




Black Panther: T'Challa Declassified


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Millions of comic book fans know T’Challa as the Black Panther and king of the futuristic African nation Wakanda. But who really knows the ruler on the throne—and the man behind the mask? He’s a king, a hero, a loving brother and son, a husband to a goddess. The orphan king—the Haramu-Fal—and the Damisa-Sarki. And a man facing his doubts, his failures, and his destiny. Revisit the life of one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic and inspiring characters via in-world interviews, journal entries, newspaper articles, and intelligence briefings from S.H.I.E.L.D. and other agencies. Black Panther: T'Challa Declassified draws on more than half a century of classic tales to present an insightful, completely unique—and completely personal—take on one of the most talked-about heroes of all time. Featuring the perspectives of T’Challa’s most important allies and enemies, including Shuri, Queen-Mother Ramonda, Ororo Munroe aka Storm, Everett K. Ross, Erik Killmonger, and the White Wolf, and accounts of some of Marvel Comics’ most memorable moments, this first-of-its-kind archival collection is a must-read for fans of all ages.




Storm: Dawn of a Goddess


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Before she was the super hero Storm of Marvel's X-Men, she was Ororo of Cairo—a teenaged thief on the streets of Egypt, until her growing powers catch the eye of a villain who steals people's souls. An epic origin story that will blow you away, from the New York Times bestselling author of Monday's Not Coming. Few can weather the storm. As a thief on the streets of Cairo, Ororo Munroe is an expert at blending in—keeping her blue eyes low and her white hair beneath a scarf. Stealth is her specialty . . . especially since strange things happen when she loses control. Lately, Ororo has been losing control more often, setting off sudden rainstorms and mysterious winds . . . and attracting dangerous attention. When she is forced to run from the Shadow King, a villain who steals people's souls, she has nowhere to turn to but herself. There is something inside her, calling her across Africa, and the hidden truth of her heritage is close enough to taste. But as Ororo nears the secrets of her past, her powers grow stronger and the Shadow King veers closer and closer. Can she outrun the shadows that chase her? Or can she step into the spotlight and embrace the coming storm? In her first speculative novel, New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson casts a breathtaking spell with one of Marvel's most beloved characters, and brings the superhero Storm to life as you've never seen her before.




Dark Mirror


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An original novel based on Marvel Comics' popular superhero team. Jean Grey discovers she's been stripped of her telekinetic powers and is trapped in someone else's body. So are Cyclops, Wolverine, Rogue, and Nightcrawler--their minds held hostage within the bodies of strangers. Who is behind this, and for what purpose? Original.