Reviews by Tag: superheroes

Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers is a graphic novel by Dav Pilkey, the second book of the Super Diaper Baby book series. It starts off depicting Billy and the dog’s life. They always go to help out people when they need a superhero, but this makes his dad feel sad since he feels a bit useless. Meanwhile, two villains named Dr. Dilbert Dinkle and his cat, Petey, are robbing a bank. The human accidentally gets turned into water by his machine, but can then rob the bank.

Hench is a novel that revolves around Anna Tromedlov, a hench who does data entry for supervillains. Her only “superpower” is being exceptional at spreadsheets and organization. But when she is called to take part in a hands-on mission with a supervillain, an encounter with a hero leaves her bed-bound. With a new cane and a newfound sense of determination, Anna is angered that she was laid-off and considered a casualty to heroes who couldn’t care less about people like her.

In the epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga, Avengers: Endgame brings together a star-studded ensemble of superheroes in a battle to save the universe from the devastating consequences of Thanos' snap. After the events of Avengers: Infinity War, the surviving members of the Avengers and their allies must come to terms with their failure to stop Thanos and find a way to restore balance to the universe.

The last book of the Renegades series finishes off the trilogy with a final battle between the Renegades and the Anarchists. With Ace Anarchy captured by the Renegades and the use of Agent N to take away super powers, time is of the essence for Nova and her friends to figure out how to help her uncle before his power is taken away from him. Nova has become close friends with Ruby, Oscar, and especially Adrian but must turn against them to make her family happy.

Archenemies, the second book in the Renegades series, is a continuation of Nova Artino’s double life as Insomnia and Nightmare. Now knowing that her uncle is alive rather than killed as she thought him to be, Nova has become a part of a plan that has been hatched for Ace Anarchy and the Anarchists to come to power again.

The Oracle Code is a mysterious and thrilling graphic novel by Marieke Nijkamp. This book is about a girl named Barbra, but everyone calls her Babs.  She got shot and has to go to a rehab school where they try to fix kids like her. Barbra makes some friends who help her find former students who disappear without a trace.

Tom Holland plays Peter Parker in John Watts’ Spider-Man: Homecoming. After fighting with the Avengers and acquiring a new high-tech suit from Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Peter must return back to normal life. Living with his aunt May (Marisa Tomei), Peter must keep his identity a secret while trying to prove himself to be more than a friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man by facing his most threatening villain yet, the Vulture (Michael Keaton).

Steelheart takes a realistic look into a world of superpowers. Unlike most traditional stories of superheroes who are role-models that use their powers for good, these superheroes are corrupt, evil dictators who have transformed Earth into an authoritarian wasteland. Called Epics, they were created by a comet which flew over the Earth a few years prior to the story.

After being introduced to Wonder Woman in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice this movie travels back to when Diana helped save the world from a war. Wonder Woman begins with Diana as a child who learns how to fight. She was raised on an island which was guarded by Zeus' dying power. Diana grows up and meets Steve Trevor. She goes with him to end the war and defeat Ares, the God of War.

Steelheart is an amazing book written by Brandon Sanderson.  There is no way to predict what is going to happen in this novel. It is action packed, funny, and a good overall book.