Whenever Naruto proclaims that he will someday become the Hokage - a title bestowed upon the best ninja in the Village Hidden in the Leaves - no one takes him seriously. Since birth, Naruto has been shunned by his fellow villagers. But their contempt isn't because Naruto is loud-mouthed, mischievous, or because of his ineptitude in the ninja arts, but because there is a demon inside him. When he is assigned to Team 7 - along with his new teammates...

"One of the most cunning and merciless officers of the First Order, Captain Phasma commands the favor of her superiors, the respect of her peers, and the terror of her enemies. But for all her renown, Phasma remains as virtually unknown as the impassive expression on her gleaming chrome helmet. Now, an adversary is bent on unearthing her mysterious origins -- and exposing a secret she guards as zealously and ruthlessly as she serves her masters. Deep...

Lurking within the shadows of Tokyo, ghouls satisfy their hunger by feeding on humans once night falls. The Commission of Counter Ghoul (CCG) has been established in response to the constant attacks on citizens. However, ghouls disguise themselves as humans, living amongst the masses so that hunting prey will be easier. Ken, an unsuspecting university freshman, finds himself caught between humans and ghouls when he barely survives an encounter and...

Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman, striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City. With only a few trusted allies, Alfred Pennyworth, Lt. James Gordon, amongst the city's corrupt network of officials and high-profile figures, the lone vigilante has established himself as the sole embodiment of vengeance amongst his fellow citizens. When a killer targets Gotham's elite with a series...

"Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp"--

"Usagi Tsukino is a normal girl until she meets up with Luna, a talking cat, who tells her that she is Sailor Moon. As Sailor Moon, Usagi must fight evils and enforce justice, in the name of the Moon and the mysterious Moon Princess. She meets other girls destined to be Sailor Scouts, and together, they fight the forces of evil!"--Provided by publisher.

"Long before Gene Roddenberry put him on a starship to explore the galaxy, long before he actually did venture to space, William Shatner was gripped by his own quest for knowledge and meaning. Though his eventful life has been nothing short of extraordinary, Shatner is still never so thrilled as when he experiences something that inspires him to simply say, Wow. Within these affecting, entertaining, and informative essays, he demonstrates that astonishing...

"The dying Empire's most cunning and ruthless warlord, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the remnants of the Imperial fleet and launched a massive campaign aimed at the New Republic's destruction. Meanwhile, Han Solo and Lando Calrissian race against time to find proof of treason inside the highest Republic Council --- only to discover instead a ghostly fleet of warships that could bring doom to their friends and victory to their enemies....

Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker are still learning how to be a couple and struggling to find time together. But that will change with a message from Nirauan, the planet where Thrawn once held sway. After 50 years, the remains of Outbound Flight - a Jedi expedition destroyed by Thrawn - have been found. Now, the aliens wish to turn over the remnants to the New Republic. Joining them are an officer of the post-Palpatine Empire; diplomats that reveres the...

This Hugo Award-winning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super-heroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin. One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial best-seller, Watchmen has been studied on college campuses across the nation and is considered a gateway title, leading readers to other graphic...