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Language
English
Description
"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 underground comic books in Oakland, California, reconnects with his uncle and,...
Publisher
Marvel
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 121 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Tom Holland is the latest actor to step into Peter Parker's shoes. How was he chosen to play the latest version of Spider-Man, and what kind of training did he do to prepare for this exciting role? As readers discover the answers to these questions, they learn how hard work and a positive attitude can take a young person to the heights of superhero superstardom. The combination of this biography's high-interest topic and achievable reading level...
5) Superman II
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (127 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Superman has his hands full with a trio of super-powered villains who escape from their Phantom Zone prison and land on earth, where all three have powers to rival Superman's own. The villains have visions of world domination and they wreak havoc and quickly bring the earth's leaders to their knees. Superman battles the villains and restored order.
6) Superman III
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (125 min.) : sd, col., stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When Gus Gorman, a genial half-wit who just happens to be a natural-born genius at computer programming, turns a computer keyboard into a deadly weapon, Superman faces the microelectronic menace of his career.
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos, but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
8) Black Adam
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (125 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods - and imprisoned just as quickly - Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
Publisher
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (72 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When the Justice League comes upon a supernatural force against which even their powers seem useless, Batman assembles a second geague of mystic heroes - the likes of Swamp Thing, the Demon, and Constantine - to help defeat this magical, otherworldly threat.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
Widescreen [ed.].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (113 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Scientist Bruce Banner has been living in the shadows, scouring the earth for an antidote. Warmongers dream of abusing his powers and won't leave Bruce alone. He suffers from his constant need to be with the only woman he has ever loved, Betty Ross, and Bruce knows that he must return to civilization. The brilliant doctor is ruthlessly pursued by a nightmarish beast of pure adrenaline and aggression called The Abomination whose powers match that of...
11) Iron man 3
Publisher
distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When Tony Stark/Iron Man finds his entire world reduced to rubble, he must use all his ingenuity to survive, destroy his enemy, and somehow protect those he loves. But a soul-searching question haunts him: Does the man make the suit, or does the suit make the man?
12) Black panther
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
Widescreen (2.40:1).
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 134 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
King T'Challa returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from divisions within his own country. When two enemies conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must join forces with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Wakandan Special Forces, to prevent Wakanda from being drawn into a world war.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2016
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (76 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Join Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Batgirl along with fellow gal pals Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Bumblebee and Katana. Enrolled at the esteemed Super Hero High, the teens in training practice their unique abilities and master the fundamentals of becoming super heroes. As the students compete for an annual Hero of the Year prize, the ominous Dark Opal and his mysterious partner-in-crime target the girls and the school in their plot to rule the universe....
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2010.
Edition
Special edition.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 144 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Batman faces his ultimate challenge as the mysterious Red Hood takes Gotham City by firestorm. One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code. Killing is an option. And when the Joker falls in the balance between the two, hard truths are revealed and old wounds are reopened.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (165 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act.
17) Incredibles 2
Publisher
Disney Pixar
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
[English/French/Spanish version].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
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.
18) Iron Man
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2008]
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 125 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A wealthy industrialist is held captive in enemy territory and escapes by building a high-tech suit made of armor. When he returns home, he decides to use his money, talents, and suit to save the world. Bonus features include deleted and extended scenes.
19) X2: X-men united
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2005, c2003
Edition
Widescreen format.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (134 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
X-men band together to find a mutant assassin who has attempted to end the life of the president.
20) Doctor Strange
Language
English
Description
Embark on a wondrous journey to the heights of a Tibetan mountain, where Dr. Stephen Strange seeks healing at the feet of the mysterious Ancient One. Before his wounds can mend, he must first let go of his painful past and awaken a gift granted to few: the gift of magic.
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