Sutton Middle High School Library: Heroes & Villains

A graphic novel in which Rorschach, an aging superhero, digs up the past in his search for answers about the death of one of his former colleagues.

Denied the choice of becoming a police officer by her adoptive father, detective James Gordon, Barbara Gordon becomes Batgirl instead, defending Gotham from such foes as Killer Moth, Blockbuster, and Firefly, in spite of the many obstacles in her way.

Ten years after his retirement, a troubled Batman returns to the streets, evening the score with criminals in an increasingly violent manner, which brings trouble from the police and a gang called the Mutants and a conflict with Superman.

A collection of Batman comics, originally published in thirteen monthly installments, following the efforts of the costumed crime fighter to save Gotham from a serial killer, a crime lord, and assorted gangsters and freaks.

When Dr. Lee moves his family to Metropolis, his son Tommy adjusts to the new neighborhood while daugher Roberta feels out of place, so when the evil Klan of the Fiery Cross begins a string of terrorist attacks on the city, Superman fights them, and Roberta and Superman soon learn to embrace their own unique features that set them apart.

Diana risks exile from her land of warrior sisters to save Alia Keralis, a Warbringer--a direct descendant of the infamous Helen of Troy--as both face an army of enemies determined to either destroy or possess the Warbringer.

A memoir about Vladek Spiegleman, a Jewish survivor of Hitler's Europe, and about his son, a cartoonist who tries to come to terms with his father, his story, and with history itself. Cartoon format portrays Jews as mice and Nazis as cats.

"It's not easy being a hero in the realm of Hyrule, but Link discovers that sometimes it's even tougher on those around him. He'll need the power of the Triforce to save his friends and family from threats posed by the mysterious Skull Kid and the treacherous Agahnim"--Back cover

"The Renegades are human, but with extraordinary abilities. They emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone... except the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and is on a mission for vengeance. Adrian is a Renegade boy who believes in justice-- and in Nova. But Nova's allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both."--Provided by publisher.

In a dark future, when North America has split into two warring nations, fifteen-year-olds Day, a famous criminal, and prodigy June, the brilliant soldier hired to capture him, discover that they have a common enemy.

"Diana, Princess of the Amazons, journeys to the World of Man in this coming-of-age young adult story"--Provided by publisher.

"Selina Kyle's coming-of-age-story as she claws her way to the top of Gotham City's criminal underbelly and becomes Catwoman"--Provided by publisher.

"The Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne is next on their list.... Bruce will walk the dark line between trust and betrayal as the Nightwalkers circle closer"--Provided by publisher.

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

"When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama, the ruler of Diyu, is not willing to give Shang up easily. With the help of Shang's great lion guardian ShiShi, Mulan must traverse Diyu to find Shang's spirit, face harrowing obstacles, and leave by sunrise--or become King Yama's prisoner forever. Moreover, Mulan is still disguised as the soldier called Ping, wrestling with the decision to reveal her true identity to her closest friend"--Amazon.

"Follows Circe, the banished witch daughter of Helios, as she hones her powers and interacts with famous mythological beings before a conflict with one of the most vengeful Olympians forces her to choose between the worlds of the gods and mortals"--Provided by publisher.

Uses text and illustrations to tell the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor who spoke out against the Nazi regime.

Presents an introduction to classical mythology, and features a selection of myths, grouped in the categories of gods, the creation, and the earliest heroes; stories of love and adventure; great heroes before the Trojan War; heroes of the Trojan War; great families of mythology; less important myths; and mythology of the Norsemen.

Neil Gaiman presents a version of the great Norse myths, fashioning primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds; delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants; and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people.

Presents the classic poem in which a Norse hero saves Denmark's royal house from monsters, returns home to become his own people's greatest king, and then faces a murderous dragon to protect them. Presented in the original Old English with a verse translation on facing pages.

Looks at some of the men and women who were recipients of the Medal of Honor.

Presents three hundred full-color photographs and archival illustrations that profiles fifty Americans in history including Pocahontas and Sacajawea, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and many more.