Graphic novels: superheroes & super-villains – The Bell Bookshop

The Ghost Army

Emma — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this thrilling historical adventure, 18-year-old Steve Rogers (AKA Captain America) and his young sidekick, Bucky Barnes, encounter a threat like none they’ve ever seen – a Ghost Army!

The dead of this war and wars past are coming back to life, impervious to bullets, flames, or anything else the Allies can throw at them. The armies rise from the ground in the night and seem to disappear without a trace.

How can Cap and Buck fight something that’s already dead? And just what does the mysterious Baron Mordo, sitting in his castle atop nearby Wundagore Mountain have to do with this? Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz merges the worlds of historical fiction and comics in this one-of-a-kind graphic novel that is sure to be met with major enthusiasm from fans of all age.

From New York Times’ bestselling author, Alan Gratz
Beautiful artwork
Perfect for fans of all ages

Fartboy

Emma — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A hilarious illustrated young fiction series starring Martin Kennedy – the tidiest boy in the world’s tidiest town – from witty duo Adam Wallace and James Hart.

Martin is so neat and clean that he has never ever farted …

UNTIL NOW!

A freak accident dooms Martin to a dreadful destiny of:

baked beans
and bottom blowouts.

With the help of his grand fart master, can Martin learn to harness the power of his new skill and use it to save the day?

Fantastically fun illustrations throughout
For fans of Captain Underpants, The Bad Guys and WeirDo
Perfect for beginner readers (and those who love baked beans!)

My Mum Is a Superhero

Emma — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Watch out! Mums have superpowers!

Milo’s mum always knows what he’s up to.

She knows when he’s using her saucepans to brew up magic spells.
She knows when he’s bouncing on his bed.
She even knows when he’s wrestling with giant sea monsters in the bath!

But how does she do it?

There can only be one answer: she must have X-RAY VISION!

So one day Milo decides to put Mum’s powers to the test…

A brilliantly funny picture book from Alex T. Smith, the well-known creator of Claude books and TV series
A humorous, fast-paced adventure in which mum saves the day!
Features an inclusive cast of characters
Perfect for Mother’s Day and a super fun read for all year round!
Previously published as My Mum Has X-Ray Vision and My Mum is a Supermum

Chameleon Conspiracy

Emma — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

One of Spider-Man’s deadliest and most deceptive enemies returns as Nick Spencer’s high-octane saga takes its next dramatic twist! The master of disguise known as the Chameleon is about to make the biggest play of his villainous career – and to get to the bottom of this conspiracy, Spidey will need to team up with his super-spy sister, Teresa! But with two sets of Parker luck working against them, will they stand a chance against the anarchic alliance the Chameleon has formed with the Foreigner, Chance and Jack O’ Lantern? Prepare for an unpredictable, revelatory tale that fans of the webslinger dare not miss! Collecting: Amazing Spider-Man (2018) 66-69, Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man: Chameleon Conspiracy (2021) 1

Not My Captain America

Emma — Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000

When Steve Rogers was restored to his natural age, he chose one of his closest and most trusted allies to take up his shield: Sam Wilson, formerly the Avenger known as the Falcon! But Sam isn’t Steve, and after recent events he’s on the outs with both his old friend and S.H.I.E.L.D. Things get slithery when the Sons of the Serpent make the scene, and you’ll howl at the glorious return of fan-favorite Cap-Wolf – well, Fal-Cap-Wolf! Who will be the All-New, All-Different Falcon? The headline-making Sam Wilson is a Captain America for today! COLLECTS CAPTAIN AMERICA SAM WILSON 1-6