Most Popular Books by Louise Simonson

Far, far away, on a distant planet called Techworld, a little girl named Snow White is born. Created by the planets smartest minds to be the perfect scientist, Snow immediately shows a knack for working with electronics. The Queen, fearing for her crown, exiles Snow White so she cannot grow up and take the Queens place as the most intelligent person on the planet. However, Snow White''s willingness to help those in need -- especially the downtrodden robots of Techworld -- earns her many friends, and theyÊare all quite eager to help her cause.

This graphic adaptation of Rudyard Kipling''s tale relates how a djinn punished the camel''s laziness by giving him a hump.

Baldur, Odin''s greatest son, is a leader of menÑand loved by all. So when a prophecy is made that the end of the world, RagnarokÑthe Twilight of the GodsÑwill occur when Baldur dies, Odin imprisons all those who might be involved in the death of his beloved son. But fate is fate. Baldur will die. The only question is howÑand the only result is the beginning of the end for all of creation.Ê Each book in this series features educational back matter, writing prompts, discussion questions, and a glossary. And each book in this graphic novel series is sure to engage readers with the weird and wonderful Norse Myths.

There is a crack between Tartarus and the world, and through it Ares unleashes the god Hades''s skeleton army on Gateway City to fight Wonder Woman--but Hades is manipulating Ares because he hopes to use a captive Wonder Woman as a bargaining chip to obtain the key that will release him from Tartarus.

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #210-214, X-Factor (1986) #9-11, New Mutants (1983) #46, Thor (1966) #373-374, Power Pack (1984) #27 And Daredevil (1964) #238. The biggest and best adventures of Marvel’s mighty mutants — these are the X-Men Milestones! The Morlocks: a community of mutant outcasts living beneath the streets of Manhattan. The Marauders: professional mutant assassins, employed by a mysterious evil to wipe out the Morlocks! Between the two stand some of Marvel’s most heroic: the X-Men, X-Factor, the New Mutants, Power Pack, Daredevil and Thor! But taken by surprise by the Marauders’ overwhelming onslaught, can these disparate heroes hope to save any of the Morlocks? And even if they can, what will be the cost? Be there as the X-Men are shattered, Thor is grievously wounded and the Angel is changed forever!

Collects Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown #1-4. Two friends. Two mutants. Two X-Men! Havok, gifted with the ability to project devastating plasma bursts. Wolverine, a feral warrior with an uncanny healing factor, an unbreakable Adamantium skeleton and razor-sharp claws. Ambushed by Russian terrorists while on leave in Mexico, the two find themselves caught in a deadly web of international intrigue and betrayal! Can Alex Summers and Logan thwart a plot to bring the Western world to its knees? Beautifully painted artwork combines with fast-paced prose to create a milestone among graphic albums as Havok and Wolverine star in a landmark X-Men story like no other!

From the trailblazing Wonder Woman of the 1940s to edgy, girl-power-driven comics series like Birds of Prey, DC Comics Covergirls: takes a look at the female characters of DC Comics throughout the company''s history; features many of DC Comics'' iconic comic book covers; and, examines the evolution of the comic book women of DC Comics - the 1942 introduction of the famous DC heroine, Wonder Woman, and her various incarnations up to the present; the creation of comic book spin-offs based on characters such as Lois Lane; and the recent wealth of fierce, female character-driven comics.

Lilly wants to hang out with the popular girls, so when queen bee Tania invites Lilly to her birthday party, she can''t wait. What she doesn''t realize is that Tania is hoping to go through Lilly to get to her cute older brother, Hank. When Tania''s plan fails, she blames Lilly, making her life anightmare. Will Lilly survive the mean queens of middle school?

Allie''s world is turned upside down when she''s diagnosed with diabetes. Her over-protective parents are driving her crazy, and she''s desperate to keep her condition a secret from her friends. But her secretive ways are awfully suspicious and soon the rumors are flying. Is Allie''s reputation ruined for good? With a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, this Junior High Drama story builds reading skills in interpretation and analysis.

The marriage of Clark Kent and Lois Lane was a special event nearly 60 years in the making! Now, a quarter century later, we look back and celebrate that historic moment in Superman & Lois Lane: The 25th Wedding Anniversary Deluxe Edition! This collects the landmark Superman: The Wedding Album, along with other relationship highlights, including the lead-up to the altar (Superman #118) and the honeymoon (Adventures of Superman #541, Action Comics #728, Superman: The Man of Steel #63), with new extras!

Steel returns to Metropolis to quell the latest crime wave in Suicide Slum led by a new, ruthless female crime lord. Also, Jeb is back in town to see Lois Lane in the wake of Clark Kent''s disappearance.

Collects Star Wars: River Of Chaos #1-4, Star Wars: Empire #28-40 And Star Wars 3-D #1-3. Rebel heroes and Imperial enemies! When Emperor Palpatine sends a spy to a distant planet, will Princess Leia find the enemy within u0097 or drown in a river of chaos? Boba Fett takes on an impossible mission, and Luke Skywalkeru0092s newest assignment is no easier! Meanwhile, Darth Vader plans to teach the raptor-like inhabitants of Tissu0092sharl a lesson in the use of force! And as Vader closes in on the rebel fleet, the only thing that can save the Alliance is one model officer! But is Imperial Lieutenant Janek Sunber on the wrong side of the war? Plus: A trio of classic Star Wars rarities explore havoc on Hoth and the dark side of Dantooine!

"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."

The epic battle between Superman and Doomsday continues as Doomsday reaches Metropolis! Can Superman stop Doomsday from destroying the city he calls home? ''Death of Superman'' Part Ten!

When an exotic plant causes a monstrous rampage through the city, Wonder Woman discovers the evil sorceress Circe is controlling the plant.

"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."

Wonder Woman is taking the Golden Shield of Dolos, a gift from the trickster god, Dolos, to the Gateway City Museum of Antiquities, but when Gorilla Grodd steals it, she finds herself teaming up with the villain Giganta, who wants revenge on the Gorilla--and has plans of her own for the magical shield.