Super Stories

 Superhero Stories aren't just for little kids!  Superheroes are a popular fandom for all ages.  This week, we're sharing some superhero stories for teens.

Runaways: The Complete Collection, v.1 by Brian K. Vaughan

They were six normal teenagers linked only by their wealthy parents' annual business meeting ... until a chance discovery revealed the shocking truth: their parents are the secret criminal society known as the Pride. For years, the Pride controlled all criminal activity in Los Angeles, ruling the city with an iron fist ... and now, with their true natures exposed, the Pride will take any measures necessary to protect their organization--even if it means taking out their own children. Now on the run from their villainous parents, Nico, Chase, Karolina, Gertrude, Molly and Alex have only each other to rely on.

The Supervillain and Me by Danielle Banas

Living in a world where superheroes are obnoxious bullies, Abby is rescued from a mugging by a vigilante newcomer, a fledgling supervillain who tries to convince her that he is not as evil as reputed and that the city is under a dire threat.

Umbrella Academy: Young Blood by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

The Umbrella Academy has always been extraordinary--ready to leap to superpowered action at a moment’s notice. But now that Five has disappeared and their fame has crested, sometimes the only thing Luther, Diego, Allison, Klaus, Ben, and Viktor want is to be normal... which is much easier said than done, when you’re raised by someone like Hargreeves. For their exacting and tyrannical father figure, nothing is ever enough; which is why, during a dinnertime debriefing on their latest mission, Ben snaps, prompting Klaus to suggest that they all need a change of scenery--just one night of partying like a bunch of average teens. In fact, Klaus knows just the place; there’s a frat house in a neighboring college town that throws weekend blowouts. What could go wrong? 

More Books --

Batman: Nightwalker by Marie Lu

Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas

How to Date a Superhero (And Not Die Trying) by Cristina Fernandez
Micheal Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans

Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, v.1 by Hideyuki Furuhashi

Renegades by Marissa Meyer

Storm: Dawn of a Goddess by Tiffany D. Jackson

Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo

Zatanna: The Jewel of Gravesend by Alys Arden

Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld

Super(Hero) Books for Kids

Superhero are always a popular topic with kids.  Here are a few of our favorite superhero chapter books ...

Almost Super by Marion Jensen

Two brothers in a family of superheroes are forced to reexamine everything they knew about being super when the powers they receive are total duds and their enemy is revealed to be just like they are.

Zodiac Legacy: Tiger Island by Stuart Moore

When six teenagers gain strange, magical superpowers, the vanguard launches a surprise attack in hopes of stopping the young heroes before they fully understand their abilities.

Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor

In southeastern Nigeria, twelve-year-old Mnamdi is determined to avenge his police chief father, who was murdered while triyng to rid the town of criminals, but Nnamdi feels powerless until he receives a magical object which gives him superpowers.

Cape by Kate Hannigan

Soon after being recruited by the mysterious Mrs. Boudica to join a secret military intelligence operation, Josie, Mae, and Akiko discover their superhero abilities and use them to thwart a Nazi plot to steal the ENIAC computer.

More Superhero Stories --

Battling Boy by Paul Pope

Black Panther: The Young Prince by Ronald L. Smith

DC Superhero Girls: Final Crisis by Shea Fontana

Dear DC Supervillains by Michael Northrop

The Flash: Johnny Quick by Barry Lyga

Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities by Mike Jung

Jack Blank and the Imagine Nation by Matt Myklusch

The Mighty Odds by Amy Ignatow

My Brother Is a Superhero by David Solomons

Public School Superhero by James Patterson

Sidekicked by John David Anderson

Super Schnoz and the Gates of Smell by Gary Urey

Wonder Woman at Superhero High by Lisa Yee

Super Stories of Super Heroes!

Superheroes are always a popular topic!  This week, I'm sharing some of my favorite superhero chapter books for kids . . . .

Flora & Ulysses: The Illumintated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo
She is a natural-born cynic! He is an unassuming squirrel! Together, Fora & Ulysses will conquer villains, defend the defenseless, and protect the weak, or something

Sidekicked by John David Anderson
Thirteen-year-old superhero sidekick-in-training Drew "The Sensationalist" Bean must overcome his not-so-superpowers and become the hero everyone needs when a supervillain, The Dealer, returns to Justicia.

Almost Super by Marion Jensen
Two brothers in a family of superheroes are forced to reexamine everything they knew about being super when the powers they receive are total duds and their enemy is revealed to be just like they are.

The Mighty Odds by Amy Ignatow
A bus crash gives four very different middle schoolers odd super powers, and although they wouldn't normally be caught dead together, they must pool their powers to find out what happened to them.

Captain Nobody by Dean Pitchford
When ten-year-old Newton dresses up as an unusual superhero for Halloween, he decides to keep wearing the costume after the holiday to help save townspeople and eventually his injured brother.


More Superhero Stories --
The Curse of the Bologna Sandwich by Greg Trine
The Great Cape Rescue by Phyllis Shalant
Horace Splattly, the Cupcaked Crusader by Lawrence David
How to Be a Supervillain by Michael Fry
My Brother Is a Superhero by David Solomons
Public School Superhero by James Patterson
School for Sidekicks by Kelly McCullough
Super Chicken Nugget Boy and the Furious Fry by Josh Lewis
Super Schnoz and the Gates of Smell by Gary Urey
Wonder Woman at Super Hero High by Lisa Yee


Check these books out on display at the Arnold Branch through April 13, 2018.

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! No, It's a Superhero Story!

This Saturday, the JCL Arnold Branch is celebrating all things fandom with Fandemonium.  We'll have a full day of great events celebrating various fan series.  Obviously one of the biggest fan series are the different superheroes.  The library does have superhero books featuring the Marvel and DC Comics superheroes.  However, we also have some great picture books featuring unknown superheroes.  Check these out . . .

Superdog: The Heart of a Hero by Caralyn Buehner
Tired of being overlooked because he is so small, a big-hearted dog named Dexter transforms himself into a superhero.

Supermoo! by Babette Cole
A bovine superhero crusades against the evil spreaders of filth and pollution.

Max by Bob Graham
Max, the young son of superheroes, is a late bloomer when it comes to flying, until he is inspired by the plight of a falling baby bird.

Atomic Ace (He's Just My Dad) by Jeff Weigel
In this rhyming story, a boy considers his family normal, though his superhero dad, Atomic Ace, does amazing feats, even battling the evil Insect King. Includes inset comic book panels of Dad's adventures as Atomic Ace.

The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man by Michael Chabon
A young superhero describes his awesome powers, which he then demonstrates as various foes arrive on the scene.

Also -- join us Saturday at 10:00 a.m. for a Superhero Story Time featuring your favorite Marvel and DC Comics superheroes.  Call (636) 296-2204 to sign-up.