Illustrated throughout, The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents specially curated cartoon anthologies of the world's greatest superheroes The seeds of a pop-cultural phenomenon were sown with the launch of the first X-Men comic in 1963, at the height of 'the Marvel Revolution', under the creative team of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. This volume includes the first issue, which established a creative formula that continues to inspire contemporary creators, as well as later editions still acclaimed for the ground-breaking artwork of Neal Adams. A foreword by Rainbow Rowell and a comprehensive introduction and notes by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of the X-Men and classic Marvel comics. This Deluxe Hardcover edition features gold foil stamping, gold top stain edges, special endpapers with artwork spotlighting series villains, and full-colour art throughout.

The international bestseller returns in another exciting adventure!

Geronimo has to clean his family's reputation in this newest case! What in gouda is happening to New Mouse City? Thea Stilton is missing and someone has been burglarizing the most popular shops! Are the two connected? Geronimo, the famouse editor-in-chief of The Rodent’s Gazette, is on the case. But Sally Ratmousen, the owner of the Daily Rat newspaper, thinks Thea is the thief! Can Geronimo and his family find Thea and clear her name? Find out in this volume of GERONIMO STILTON REPORTER!

Can the Dance Class get their production of Swan Lake soaring off the ground? The Dance Class students prepare to put on a production of Swan Lake at the Opera de Paris, a ballet company that was founded by Louis XIV in 1669. But with such a big production, tensions abound in the studio! At this rate, can the show go on?

3 tales of Chloe's school misadventures in one volume! Chloe Blin, friend and environmental advocate, has started to settle into her middle school. Her ex-boyfriend has moved and she’s reeling, especially since Valentine’s Day is coming! Then Chloe visits her Grandmother at a seaside resort town. Will the place and people be as she remembered? And when she gets back, Chloe’s best friend, Fatomoumata, isn’t around! Chloe once again has to occupy herself – and she does with a neighborhood carnival. Finally, Chloe digs into gardening and recycling when her class focuses on environmentalism. Featuring six complete spice-of-life coming of age DRAMATIC adventures!

4 complete Geronimo Stilton graphic novels in one collection! Collecting volumes 16 to 19 Papercutz proudly collects 4 GERONIMO STILTON graphic novels in 1! In "Lights, Camera, Stilton!," the Pirate Cats go back in time to steal the Lumiere brothers’ brilliant invention, the cinematograph, in order to go down in history as the inventors of the movies. Can Geronimo and his friends thwart the Cats’ evil plans and keep Catardone from becoming a star? Then in "The Mystery of the Pirate Ship," the Pirate Cats travel to the 18th Century to do what they do best be pirates! So they steal an old ship sailing on the Indian Ocean to pillage the East India Company’s merchant ships! It’s up to Geronimo Stilton to travel through time, become a sailor, and stop the cats from changing history forever! Will Geronimo get his sea legs in time to save the day? Following that, in "First to the Last Place on Earth!," it’s a race to the bottom of the world when Geronimo and his friends Petunia, Benjamin, Trap and Bruce join explorer Roald Amundsen’s expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911. From Norway, through Portugal, and then straight on to the Bay of Whales in Antarctica. They’ll have to evade the sneaky sabotage of the Pirate Cats to make sure Amundsen is the very first person to reach the Pole! Finally, in "Lost in Translation," the Pirate Cats have stolen the original Rosetta Stone and replaced it with their own version, before Napoleon’s 1798 campaign in Egypt, when Lieutenant Pierre-Francois Bouchard found the Stone! Now it’s up to Geronimo and friends to find the real Stone and give it back to history. In this action packed 4 in 1, it’s a cheddar-ific race against time!

Geronimo and friends have to get to the bottom of a crown jewel of a case! Checkmate, cheese-lovers, er, we mean chess-lovers. For once, all is quiet in New Mouse City, so Geronimo Stilton, Editor-in-Chief of The Rodents Gazette can report on an incredible chess match-up. On one side, Gary Goudov, world-renowned chess champion, and on the other side, a super chess-playing computer! But after Geronimo leaves, the infamouse Gem Gang commits a string of robberies that only the Stiltons can untangle. Can Geronimo, Benjamin, and Thea protect the good mice of New Mouse City from the greed of the Gem Gang? Find out in this cheddar-ific volume of GERONIMO REPORTER.

Who hasn’t heard of the samurai? These Japanese warriors who served under the orders of the shogun and lived by their strict code of honor, bushido, have made a name for themselves worldwide. Modern-day kids Annie and Nico go on a magical history tour to find out more about the samurai, an essential group in Japanese society for 700 years. Masters of the sword and men of honor, the samurai are still shrouded in intrigue today. But Annie and Nico will peel back the curtains on the mystery and capably explain the samurai’s origins, way of life, and their eventual decline in this pocket-sized book, perfect for classrooms and libraries!

The Mythics, young descendants of ancient deities—Yuko, from Japan; Parvati, from India; Amir, from Egypt; Abigail, from Germany; Miguel, from Mexico; and Neo, from Greece--have warded off an ancient Evil. They are now in the thralls of battle against Chaos incarnate and the remaining Sins- Avarice, Sloth, and Gluttony. Can these six adolescent heroes fight off these tempting pressures to be one step closer to saving the modern world? They will need their wits, their godlike powers, and each other to survive! And what’s happening with Evil’s disciples, each with personal ties to the young Mythics? It’s another globe-straddling awesome adventure as these new young gods battle incredible odds to save the world.

The Mythics, young descendants of ancient deities—Yuko, from Japan; Parvati, from India; Amir, from Egypt; Abigail, from Germany; Miguel, from Mexico; and Neo, from Greece--have warded off an ancient Evil. They are now in the thralls of battle against Chaos incarnate and the remaining Sins- Avarice, Sloth, and Gluttony. Can these six adolescent heroes fight off these tempting pressures to be one step closer to saving the modern world? They will need their wits, their godlike powers, and each other to survive! And what’s happening with Evil’s disciples, each with personal ties to the young Mythics? It’s another globe-straddling awesome adventure as these new young gods battle incredible odds to save the world.

Plucky young Daisy, now the court's witch, is back for another fact-based adventure alongside Queen Elizabeth. As a young witch, Daisy Sparrow, gets used to her role as Queen Elizabeth I’s right-hand witch, providing spells and cures at her beck and call. But things aren’t completely merry in the castle. The constant pressure from the Queen’s advisors for her to marry and turn over her power to a male sovereign boils over. Enter a prince from rival-country Spain. Only, Daisy feels she has seen him before and something’s not quite right about him now. Can a young witch protect her Queen from the various nefarious forces circling around her?

Plucky young Daisy, now the court's witch, is back for another fact-based adventure alongside Queen Elizabeth. As a young witch, Daisy Sparrow, gets used to her role as Queen Elizabeth I’s right-hand witch, providing spells and cures at her beck and call. But things aren’t completely merry in the castle. The constant pressure from the Queen’s advisors for her to marry and turn over her power to a male sovereign boils over. Enter a prince from rival-country Spain. Only, Daisy feels she has seen him before and something’s not quite right about him now. Can a young witch protect her Queen from the various nefarious forces circling around her?

Follow Annie and Nico as they learn about Slavery Modern-day kids Annie and Nico go on a magical history tour to understand one of society's lowest points... Slavery. The right of ownership over individuals found in all major societies, exploiting masses of people and contributing to the wealth and power of privileged civilizations. From the oriental slave trade to transatlantic slave trade that pillaged Africa of its peoples and riches, Annie and Nico explain this tragic phenomenon with compassion, clarity, and the keys to how we can reconcile with history's tragic past in this important pocket-sized book, perfect for classrooms and libraries.

Master Cartoonist Lewis Trondheim's engaging madcap fantasy series! Ralph Azham, the wayward, shamed, would-be Chosen One, is still on the hunt to stop the infamous Vom Syrus, Superintendent (and secret age-defying King of Astolia), and save his own reputation and the lives of his family. But more twists and turns abound, as Ralph must recover a new magical relic, Angthar's wand, from unwelcoming magicians to help grant him the upper hand in this battle of power...easier said than done. Then, a new community of zealots appears which has dangerous repercussions for Ralph. It's a whole new era for this unfolding fantasy tale full of magic, knights, castles, angry ghost hordes, and deadpan humor. From award-winning comics creator Lewis Trondheim.

Master Cartoonist Lewis Trondheim's engaging madcap fantasy series! Ralph Azham, the wayward, shamed, would-be Chosen One, is still on the hunt to stop the infamous Vom Syrus, Superintendent (and secret age-defying King of Astolia), and save his own reputation and the lives of his family. But more twists and turns abound, as Ralph must recover a new magical relic, Angthar's wand, from unwelcoming magicians to help grant him the upper hand in this battle of power...easier said than done. Then, a new community of zealots appears which has dangerous repercussions for Ralph. It's a whole new era for this unfolding fantasy tale full of magic, knights, castles, angry ghost hordes, and deadpan humor. From award-winning comics creator Lewis Trondheim.

The Smurfs, Johan, Peewit, and friends return for more Smurftastic tales! Join Papa Smurf, Smurfette, and rest of the lovable blue smurfs for classic, three-apple tall adventures, translated into English for the first time. Life in the Smurfs Village is not unlike what seems to be going on in the real world lately. There's trouble breaking out all over the village! Papa Smurf is tired of always being the sole peacekeeper. He decides to create a Smurf Code and install some smurfs to regulate this Smurf and Order, but, will this power go to their heads? Also featuring the Smurfs' friends Johan and Peewit in an adventure of their own. Johan, the royal page, and Peewit, the court jester, somehow summon The Night of the Sorcerers, with a bit of magic know-how from Papa Smurf. Plus: More Smurfs Gags-short comic-strip style Smurf mini-adventures--to keep the laughs coming! A perfect tie-in opportunity with the all-new SMURFS animated series on Nickelodeon!

Contains 3 newly-translated classic Asterix tales. Asterix is a fearless Gaul with a magic potion that grants him incredible strength to protect his village and ward off the Roman Empire from invading. With his pal, Obelix, they defend their village from not only the blundering Roman legionairies, but also lend their services to the rest of the world. First, Asterix and Obelix and their tone-deaf bard Cacofonix attempt to bring rain to a far-off Eastern Kingdom in “Asterix and the Magic Carpet.” Asterix and Julius Caesar race head-to-head to implement their “Secret Weapon” to their forces and advance into a new age. Their futures are female. And finally, Obelix gets his hands on the magic potion and flees the village. Can the King of Atlantis help? Find out in “Asterix and Obelix All at Sea.” Plus: a new Asterix Afterword by Alexander Simmons, providing historical and cultural context, both in 50 B.C. and in the time the classic comics were created.