Joss Whedon
Author
Series
Astonishing X-Men volume 2
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
Dream-team creators Joss Whedon (TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and John Cassaday (Planetary, Captain America) present the explosive, all-new flagship X-Men series, marking a return to classic greatness and the beginning of a brand-new era for the X-Men! Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men with the express purpose of "astonishing" the world. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their...
Author
Series
Serenity volume 1
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
v. (unpaged) : chiefly col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Description
In a universe filled with hearts and minds as cold and dark as the reaches of space, one small Firefly-class starship named Serenity takes its ragtag crew of mercenaries, outlaws, and fugitives in search of a job, any job, that'll earn them enough cash to afford that most elusive commodity-- peace.
4) Serenity
Language
English
Formats
Description
River Tam and her brother Simon are hiding out from the totalitarian government that experimented with River's brain aboard a space-freighter. Captained by a down on his luck soldier, the crew of Serenity must take jobs, whether they are legal or not, while trying to avoid the Alliance, and keeping the Tams safe. Then things get out of control and the true extent of River's powers becomes known. At the same time, the Alliance sends a new Operative...
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Simon Tam will do anything to save his little sister from the Alliance. It'll cost him everything -- his wealth, career, parents, and a perfect life on the Central Planets. But the love between them, a love more dangerous than madness, will persevere as Simon goes undercover into the Alliance to get her away from those that hurt her at any cost. In addition, it's time for a Christmas Carol, Firefly style! Jayne's selfish behavior receives the unwanted...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"The crew of the Serenity is stretched too thin and in unfamiliar territory, but Kaylee has had enough. Despite being at odds with the Jefa, they'll have to turn their attention toward a mutual threat, along with other factions. Meanwhile the Washbot continues to come into his own, as the various groups--our heroes, Earthers, plunderer workers, and others--will also learn how imperfect people can come together to build a community, and a sense of...
7) Toy story
Series
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 81 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
An astonishing world where toys play while their owners are away. Woody is a pull-string cowboy doll and is the leader of the toys until the latest, greatest action figure, Buzz Lightyear, enters the picture. When the toy rivals are separated from their owner, they learn to put aside their differences and work as a team to get back home to the boy they love.
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A rambunctious group of five college friends steal away for a weekend of debauchery in an isolated country cabin, only to be attacked by horrific supernatural creatures in a night of endless terror and bloodshed. As the teens begin to exhibit standard horror movie behavior, a group of technicians in a control room are scrutinizing and sometimes even controlling every move the terrified kids make. Do they have any chance of escape?
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes it may already be too late to save the planet form an assault of catastrophic...
10) In your eyes
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (106 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A romance with a supernatural twist, Rebecca, a lonely housewife in New Hampshire, suddenly discovers that she shares a strange connection with Dylan, a struggling ex-con in New Mexico; they can see through one another's eyes and experience sensations felt by the other. Though they've never met, the two share a unique, unparalleled intimacy by being in each other's heads and begin a long-distance relationship unlike any other.
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (109 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Joss Whedon's sexy and contemporary spin on Shakespeare's classic comedy about the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a sensual, tragic and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.
Series
Language
English
Description
Two hundred years have passed since Ripley made the ultimate sacrifice on Fiorina 161. But over the years, and after seven horrific failures, scientists have finally cloned a perfect replica of Ripley, which includes the alien Queen growing inside her at the time of her death. But this new breed of alien is far more intelligent than its predecessors, a fact the scientists don't realize until after The Betty has arrived with additional human hosts....
13) The Avengers
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Marvel makes cinematic history as it unites the Super Hero team-up of a lifetime. Iron Man, The Hulk, Thor, and Captain America assemble together for the very first time ever in this epic, action-packed blockbuster alongside Black Widow, Hawkeye and Nick Fury.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]-
Physical Desc
volumes : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"MEET SHERIFF MAL REYNOLDS. Soldier. Scoundrel. Maybe even hero. Mal Reynolds has been all these things, but now the captain of the spaceship Serenity has a new job - SHERRIFF. After the shocking conclusion of Mal's journey with Boss Moon, Mal hands himself into the Alliance...but it turns out he's not the one they want. The infamous Ma Reynolds - that's Mal's mom - is at the top of the Alliance's Most Wanted, and if Mal doesn't get to her first,...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (938 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
After the battle of New York, the world has changed. It now knows not only about the avengers, but also the powerful menaces that require those superheroes and more to face them. An elite covert team has been formed to find and deal with these threats wherever they are found.
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Things go from peculiar to just plain bizarre as Emma Frost's erratic behavior sends the X-Men into a non-stop downward spiral, and the new Hellfire Club makes its move! Plus, the X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld stands revealed!
18) Big damn hero
Author
Series
Firefly novels volume 1
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
336 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The first original novel tying into the critically acclaimed and much-missed Firefly series from creator Joss Whedon. The Battle of Serenity Valley was the turning point that led the Independents to their defeat at the hands of the Alliance. Yet the Browncoats had held the valley for weeks against all odds, before being ordered to lay down their arms. Command stated they refused to send in airpower because the ground war was "too hot." But the soldiers...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 141 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's mightiest heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
191 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Things go very wrong when Tony Stark and Dr. Bruce Banner begin work on a global peacekeeping system, putting Earth's Mightiest Heroes--Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye--to the ultimate test. The evil Ultron threatens the fate of humankind, and it is up to the Avengers to stop his terrible plans. Uneasy friendships and unexpected action make for one exciting, epic adventure"--Page 4 of cover.
"The Avengers,...