women superheroes

A series of seemingly unrelated incidents lead Ironheart to an organization with ancient, dark powers--the Ten Rings--who are either want Riri dead or are looking to recruit her in the quest for world domination. Then, Miles Morales goes missing and Riri, who's never gotten along particularly well with Miles, is the only one who can find him.

"Luc?a zips through the playground in her cape just like the boys, but when they tell her 'girls can't be superheroes,' suddenly she doesn't feel so mighty. That's when her beloved abuela reveals a dazzling secret: Luc?a comes from a family of luchadoras, the bold and valiant women of the Mexican lucha libre tradition. Cloaked in a flashy new disguise, Luc?a returns as a recess sensation! But when she's confronted with a case of injustice, Luc?a must decide if she can stay true to the ways of the luchadora and fight for what is right, even if it means breaking the sacred rule of never revealing the identity behind her mask."--Provided by publisher.

"She's the most powerful teenager in the galaxy, but after losing her home planet of Krypton and everyone she knows, Supergirl is not so sure the elite Super Hero High is the right place for her. New friends and a kindly librarian make her feel welcome, but invading villains and bad dreams shake her confidence. If only she can Save the Day!"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of eight stories featuring Wonder Woman that can be read in five minutes or less.

Profiles the women superheroes and villains of the DC Universe, also profiles some of the real-life women integral to the characters' development.

"Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, is in over her head. Juggling the life of a Super Hero and the life of a normal girl is a full-time job. So when an infestation of mischievous bird creatures comes to town, Kamala ends up bombing a huge test because she is forced to defend Jersey City. But with the help of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, Ms. Marvel will uncover the creepy truth behind an army of annoying feathered foes and rediscover her inner warrior"--Back cover.

Aveda's finally being forced to deal with fallout from her diva behavior, and the fact that she's been a less than stellar friend to Evie. Or that Scott Cameron, the man Aveda's loved for nearly a decade, is suddenly giving her the cold shoulder. Or that the city has been demon-free for three months. Now Aveda is without the one thing she craves most in life: a mission. When Evie gets engaged and drafts Aveda as her maid-of-honor, she sets out on a single-minded mission to make sure Evie has the most epic wedding ever. Despite the supernatural evil that's been attacking brides-to-be.

If there's one thing Beatrice Tanaka never wanted to be, it's normal. But somehow, her life has unfolded as a series of "should haves". Her powers of emotional projection should have made her one of the most formidable superheroes of all time. And she should have been allowed to join her older sister Evie as a full-fledged protector of San Francisco, pulverizing the city's plethora of demon threats. And this should have led to tons of adventures, excitement, and a generally fabulous life. But Evie and her superhero partner, Aveda Jupiter, still insist on seeing Bea as the impulsive, tempestuous teenager she use to be - even though she's now a totally responsible twenty something adult. And that means they've never given her a chance. And that means Bea is currently living a thoroughly normal life. She works as a bookstore lackey, hangs out with best friends Sam Fujikawa and Leah Kim, and uses her power to calm her workplace's more difficult customers. Sure, she's not technically supposed to be playing with people's mental states. But given the mundanity of her current existence, who can blame her? When a mysterious being starts communicating with Bea, hinting at an evil that's about to rise up and overtake the city, she seizes the oportunity to finally prove herself as a hero, hoping to turn her "should haves" into the fabulous life she's always wanted. But gaining that life may mean sacrificing everthing - and everyone - she holds dear...

"When a mass suicide by a branch of the Church of Hala claims the lives of 20 families, Carol Danvers investigates the tragedy performed in the name of Mar-Vell--putting her directly in the path of his would-be Captain Marvel replacement, Noh-Varr!"--Back cover.

"High school can be hard enough. But for sixteen-year-old Elaine, things have become almost unbearable. She's having visions of knights in shining armor bleed into her everyday life, visions that refuse to go away, unless she draws them. But visions become the least of her problems after a bisarre attack at ther school hwere she appears to be the intended target. At the last moment, she's whisked away by robotic knights in shining armor to the massive fortress of the legendary superhero Pendragon. Tech gazillionaire, cybernetic genius, and long lost dad? The man insid ethe armor save Elaine's life but only by turning it upside down"--Provided by publisher.