Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Comic books and superheroes
by RYAN PAINTER | KUTV Staff
Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Comic books and superheroes
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The comic book universe is a vast, varied, and wonderous space where if it can be imagined, it can exist. Here's a bit of the kitchen sink with nods to Marvel, DC Comics and a few indie titles.
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Don't forget to check out my other 2021 gift guides including Star Wars, Disney and Pixar, movies, anime, television and streaming, tabletop and video games, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Descriptions are provided by the manufactures with the occasional edit for brevity and clarity.
- Invincible- Robert Kirkman's Invincible ran for 15 years spanning 144 issues as it explored the violent coming-of-age story of Mark Grayson, the teenage superhero known as Invincible. Earlier this year, Amazon Prime unleashed the first season of an animated adaptation. There are at least two more seasons to come. The entire run has been collected in 12 hardcover releases.
- Invincible - First 3 Volumes Ultimate Hardcover Bundle -Get in on the ground floor! This bundle contains the first three Ultimate edition hardcovers. That’s the first 35 issues of Robert Kirkman’s Eisner-nominated superhero series, along will all the extras from the first seven trade paperback volumes and even more on top of that! A can’t-miss for anyone who wants to start reading Invincible, but needs an easy way to start from the beginning.
- Vaxxed and Feeling Invincible Shirt - The perfect gift for the 2021 holiday season. Nothing says Invincible like being vaccinated! Let everyone know you did what was necessary to protect your community in style with this shirt that celebrates public health.
- Championess - Based on a true story, in 18th-century London, Elizabeth Wilkinson struggles to make ends meet for her and her sister Tess while facing the fiercest female bare-knuckle boxers of her day.
- The Labyrinth- This narrative art hardcover by visionary illustrator and author Simon Stålenhag (The Electric State, Tales from the Loop) presents a tense, dark tale of ruin and vengeance set among a stunning sci-fi apocalypse like you’ve never seen before.
- Ultramega: Volume 1 - A cosmic plague has spread, transforming everyday people into violent, monstrous kaiju. Only the Ultramega—three individuals imbued with incredible powers—hold the line against this madness. Their battles level cities and leave untold horror in their wake. Now, the final reckoning approaches for the Ultramega...but is this a war they can even win?
- Godzilla vs. Kong - Legends collide as Godzilla and Kong, the two most powerful forces of nature, clash on the big screen in a spectacular battle for the ages. As a squadron embarks on a perilous mission into fantastic uncharted terrain, unearthing clues to the Titans' very origins and mankind's survival, a conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.
- Monsterverse Titanthology Vol. 1 - For new readers wanting to discover the backstories of Godzilla and Kong for the first time or fans revisiting their favorite adventures, the Monsterverse Titanthology Vol. 1 brings the previously released graphic novels, Skull Island: The Birth of Kong (2017) and Godzilla: Aftershock (2019), together in one legendary volume for the first time ever.
- Godzilla Dominion - This unique story picks up after the events of the film Godzilla: King of the Monsters, where the Titans have risen and the reign of Godzilla has begun. As told entirely from Godzilla’s point of view.
- Kingdom Kong - A sequel to the graphic novel Skull Island: Birth of Kong and a prelude to the film Godzilla vs. Kong, the upcoming Kong prequel graphic novel, will follow a group of highly skilled military pilots gathered together on Skull Island to see who has ‘the right stuff’ to take on a dangerous mission into the hollow earth.
- Smallville: The Complete Series - This wildly popular fantasy series recounts the adventures of Kansas teen Clark Kent, who uses his still-emerging superpowers to fight crime even as he copes with the normal growing pains of adolescence, young love and family dramas. As he matures during high school and college, Clark falls in love with Lana Lang, accepts his alien origins and becomes enemies with former friend Lex Luthor.
- Smallville: Mark El T-shirt - Somebody save me! Show your love of the classic series with this Mark of El logo T-shirt.
- Meshika X Superman Collection- Meshika Hats created a limited edition hand-made Superman-inspired hat collection with superstar athlete Cam Newton. Pictured: #1 Superhero, Man of Steel, and interior of Clark Kent.
- Superman Imperial Palace Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure - his limited edition Pop! Imperial Palace Superman vinyl figure combines one of DC’s most popular characters with a costume and battle armor drawn from 5,000 years of Chinese history.
- DC Shop Superman Gifts- A curated selection of exclusive and official collectibles and wearables.
- Batman: The World - A first-of-its-kind publishing event, the book includes Batman stories by top creative teams from across the globe, taking place in their home countries. The collection highlights each artist, their cover artwork, and their background story.
- Tango Hotel x “Batman: The World” Collection - Tango Hotel is releasing a limited-edition apparel collection featuring key artwork from “Batman: The World,” DC’s new 184-page hardcover anthology book.
- The Batman X Extra Butter X Fortnite Collection - Extra Butter’s epic limited-edition apparel collection was created with the Zero Point comic series and the recently revealed Foundation comic.
- Batman Figure with Bat-Tech Features - This 12-inch deluxe Batman action figure has large transforming wings with blue Bat-Tech details! Pull the figure’s lever down to make the wings expand and slide it up to close them!
- Imaginext DC Super Friends Bat-Tech Batcycle Batman Motorcycle Set - Young superheroes can help Batman patrol the streets and skies of Gotham City with the Imaginext DC Super Friends Bat-Tech Batcycle vehicle set from Fisher-Price.
- Bat-Tech Transforming Batcave - Transform the giant Batman figure into the Bat-Tech Batcave playset with multiple levels of play. This is the ultimate Batman playset!
- Batman: The Complete Animated Series - Now in High Definition, all 109 action-packed episodes, 35 hours of crime-fighting! The critically acclaimed, Emmy-winning series, that redefined the complex superhero to the Dark Knight that fans love today is now available in a Blu-ray set! Also includes 2 Bonus Discs of Animated Films Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero!
- Batman: The Animated Series Logo T-shirt - The Batman: The Animated Series logo shines bright with this classic design.
- LEGO The Batman Batmobile - Super-hero fans will enjoy a thrilling challenge as they build the iconic BATMOBILE™ car in LEGO Technic™ form. Inspired by the latest version of the BATMOBILE from the 2022 THE BATMAN movie, this highly detailed toy car building set features a true-to-life design and is packed with hot features.
- The Batman Darkness T-shirt - The Batman peers into the darkness with this moody red and black design inspired by the film.
- DC Shop Exclusive Diamond Glitter Funko Pop! Figures - The Flash,Wonder Woman, and Batman.
- The Flash Movie Gradient Logo T-shirt - Channel the Speed Force with this triple lightning bolt design inspired by The Flash movie.
- Zach Snyder's Justice League 4K UHD -Determined to ensure Superman’s (Henry Cavill) ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) enlists Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) to help recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.
- Wonder Woman 1984 4K UHD - Fast-forward to the 1980’s as Wonder Woman’s (Gal Gadot) next adventure finds her facing a wide array of foes, including Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal) and Cheetah (Kristen Wiig).
- DC Shop Wonder Woman - A curated selection of exclusive and official collectibles and wearables. Pictured:Wonder Woman 80 Logo Hoodie
- DC Shop Batman Gifts - A curated selection of exclusive and official collectibles and wearables.
- Batman: Year One - 10th Anniversary Commemorative Edition 4K UHD - Two Men. One City. A Collision Course Ahead. With Gotham City in desperate need of heroes, two men choose radically different paths in the fight for justice, leading to an inevitable showdown. Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after years abroad to become a crime-fighter, just as honest cop Lt. James Gordon arrives to root out corruption at every level. When Bruce becomes the masked vigilante Batman, the city falls into chaos as his new nemesis Catwoman, the mob and Gordon all close in.
- Batwoman: The Complete Second Season - A new hero emerges from the shadows. Relatable, messy, loyal, a little goofy, Ryan Wilder couldn’t be more different than the woman who wore the Batsuit before her, billionaire Kate Kane. Living in her van, Ryan has been made to feel trapped and powerless by the system her whole life, and believes the Batsuit is the key to breaking out of it.
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Sixth Season - Having spent last season trying to track down the Loom of Fate, the Legends must now save history from a foe like none they've encountered in the past or future. The timeship Waverider's crew have dealt with monsters, time anomalies, and most recently, villains from Hell, but this season they will face something even more challenging and bizarre space aliens!
- The Flash: The Complete Seventh Season - Barry Allen/The Flash must regroup in order to stop Eva McCulloch and bring back his missing wife. With help from the rest of Team Flash, Barry will ultimately defeat Mirror Monarch and reunite with Iris West-Allen. But in doing so, he'll unleash two more devastating threats: one that could tear his marriage apart and another that will lay siege to Central City and change the future forever.
- Injustice: Gods Among Us Year One: The Complete Collection - Forget everything you think you know about the DC Universe. Tradition is tossed aside and chaos erupts in Injustice: Gods Among Us Year One—The Complete Edition, inspired by the video game phenomenon! This graphic novel edition collects the initial year of the best-selling series in its entirety for the first time!
- Injustice 4K UHD - When his world is shattered by tragic events set in motion by the diabolical Joker, Superman becomes hell-bent on enforcing peace... at any cost. The Man of Steel begins a reign of tyranny that can only be stopped by one hero: Batman. The splintered Justice League divides its ranks as the two former allies wage a deadly battle for freedom.
- Batman: Three Jokers - Batman doesn't understand how or why, but the fact is certain: the man he has spent a lifetime chasing isn't one man at all. There are three Jokers. Now that he knows the unbelievable truth, Bruce needs real answers. Joined by Barbara Gordon and Jason Todd, two former victims of the Joker's brutality, the Dark Knight is finally on a path to defeat the madman once and for all. Every last one of him.
- The Suicide Squad: Peacemaker Metallic Funko Pop! DC Shop Exclusive - We’re not showing off, we just know that our exclusive metallic variant Peacemaker Pop! figure is dope as keeping the peace.
- The Suicide Squad: King Shark Metallic Funko Pop! DC Shop Exclusive - Complete your Task Force X Pop! collection with our exclusive metallic variant King Shark figure.
- The Suicide Squad Funko Pop! Figures - Complete your DC collection of The Suicide Squad with the Funko exclusive Pop! Pictured: Rick Flag, Bloodsport Unmasked, Polka-Dot Man, and Harley Quinn.
- The Suicide Squad: Team Lineup Crew Sweatshirt - The stars of Warner Bros.' upcoming film The Suicide Squad—including Harley Quinn, Peacemaker, Bloodsport, Thinker, and King Shark—are featured on this red crew sweatshirt.
- The Suicide Squad: King Shark Crown Hoodie - The king of the beach, King Shark, is here in this colorful design. Available in royal blue. 50% cotton, 50% polyester.
- The Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn Diamond Silhouette Racerback Tank - Harley's iconic diamond pattern frames this look inspired by The Suicide Squad.
- The Suicide Squad: Ratcatcher Crew Sweatshirt - Daniela Melchior stars in The Suicide Squad as Ratcatcher 2, and the Task Force X newcomer is featured on this crew sweatshirt (Rat-controlling powers not included.)
- The Suicide Squad: Floating Dots T-shirt - The Suicide Squad's Polka-Dot Man stars in this illustration by comics artists Steve Lieber and Marissa Louise, first seen as the variant cover of Catwoman #34.
- The Suicide Squad 4K UHD - Super-Villains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X where they are heavily-armed and dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
- Puma x The Suicide Squad Suede Sneakers: Peacemaker - Award-winning comic artist Jen Bartel brings peace to the world of fashion with these stunning Peacemaker sneaker designs.
- DC Shop Harley Quinn Gifts - A curated selection of exclusive and official collectibles and wearables.
- Captain America: Folio Society Collection - The first in a new series, Captain America collects ten star-spangled tales in one spectacular hardback edition. This ultimate comic-book chronicle of the Sentinel of Liberty also features a perfect replica issue of 1941’s Captain America Comics #1. Former Marvel Editor-in-Chief Roy Thomas selects key stories from Cap’s 80-year career – from wartime battles with the Red Skull to his Reagan-era resignation – presenting the ultimate portrait of Marvel’s shield-slinging Super Hero.
- Marvel's Diamond Select Marvel Comic Gallery Captain America PVC Diorama - It’s a new line of Marvel Gallery Dioramas! Depicting favorite Marvel heroes in combat, this new series kicks off with none other than Captain America, hurling his shield as he races across the ruins of a Hydra base.
- The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe - The Story of Marvel Studios is the first-ever, fully authorized, all-access history of Marvel Studios’ creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as told by the producers, writers, directors, concept artists, VFX artists, cast, and crew who brought it to life. Year-by-year, project-by-project, the studio’s founding and meteoric growth is described through detailed personal stories, anecdotes, and remembrances of noteworthy challenges, breakthrough milestones, and history-making successes.
- Spider-Man: Folio Society Collection - Spider-Senses everywhere have been tingling in anticipation of this second volume in Folio’s acclaimed ‘Marvel Heroes’ series. The amazing Spider-Man collects twelve momentous tales of web-slinging action. Also included is a complete replica of The Amazing Spider-Man #1, created by the legendary team of Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko.
- Marvel Hero Elite Series Blender Bottle - Marvel Elite Series features a 26 oz capacity, Stainless Steel insulated shaker with a modern center-mounted spout, a detachable carry loop, and a secure seal.
- Spider-Man Talking Action Figure-Spider-Man has plenty of fighting words to battle his enemies as this talking action figure. And if that doesn't work, then the friendly neighborhood superhero can use his two web slingers!
- Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends Figure & Vehicle Assortment- It's Spidey Time! Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends follows the adventures of the Super Hero Spidey and all his heroic friends! Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Miles Morales all have super spider-powers: spider-sense, super-strength, wall-crawling, and more! Pictured: Change 'N Go Ghost-Copter, Ghost-Spider Figure, and Web-Quarters Playset With Spidey and Vehicle.
- Spider-Man: No Way Home MJ Funko Pop! Figure - Help Spider-Man with his missions in your Spider-Man: No Way Home collection by adding Pop! MJ to the lineup.
- Spider-Man: No Way Home Spider-Man Upgraded Suit - Your Spider-Man: No Way Home collection may not see Peter Parker swing into its ranks in his new upgraded suit. This Pop! Spider-Man Upgraded Suit figure will make a great addition to any Marvel set.
- Jada/Marvel 1:14th RC Vehicle Spider-Man Buggy- Fully functioning with innovative technology. Users get a premium decorated RC Buggy measuring approximately 10" and a real working suspension.
- Marvel's LEGO Stores Spider-Man Daily Bugle - LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Daily Bugle brings together a cast of 25 classic characters from the Spiderverse in a stunning build-and-display construction project for adults.
- Sideshow Collectibles Presents: Capturing Archetypes, Volume 4 - Renowned for incredibly lifelike art pieces, Sideshow Collectibles presents an all-star gallery of the most powerful demigods, defenders, and more in this deluxe photography book.
- Deadpool 30th Anniversary Deadpool in Cake Pop! Vinyl Figure - Wish the Merc with a Mouth a very happy 30th year!
- Deadpool Pop! Vinyl Figure Key Chain - Whether you're a mercenary, you've got a mouth, or you just like adorable vinyl figures, this is the key chain for you! Take the Merc with a Mouth everywhere you go.
- Marvel Comics: Cooking with Deadpool - No superhero takes food quite as seriously as Deadpool. In this gorgeously designed cookbook that paid reviewers have described as “glorious” and “the best cookbook I’ve ever read,” Deadpool offers his take on a curated collection of epicurean classics.
- Deadpool Igloo Cooler - Versatile 9-can cooler features the iconic tent-top design with a push-button lid that swings open to either side for easy access to contents.
- The Incredible Hulk: The Complete Series - Based on the iconic Marvel comic book character, this groundbreaking TV series chronicles David's quest to find the cure for his transformations into the terrifying and enraged Hulk (Lou Ferrigno). Including all 5 seasons plus in-depth bonus features, this unforgettable series has become a fan favorite that stands the test of time!
- Hulk PVC Bust Bank - You don't have to smash Hulk to get your pennies out of this PVC bank! Whether you're saving for a secret superhero team base or just some tacos, this Hulk PVC Bust Bank should do the trick.
- Marvel's Mech Strike 6” Figures - In a dark universe, the villain Thanos pilots over the planets in the latest protective, high-tech Mech Strike Armor. To take on the Mad Titan, it’s up to the Avengers to suit up in weaponized armor that is as powerful as his! Pictured: Black Panther.
- Marvel's Groot Plush with Rope Dog Toy - The Marvel's Groot Plush with Rope Dog Toy is sure to be an instant favorite among furry friends and dog owners alike.
- Bark Box Spider-Man: No Way Home - Celebrate Spider-Man: No Way Home with your favorite furry friends this holiday, with the latest limited-edition box from Bark Box, featuring chew toys and treats featured to the new film.
- My Mighty Marvel First Book Collection - Jump into action with Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Black Panther, the Hulk, and Iron Man! Learn all about their abilities, friends, and alter egos in six bright and bold board books, with art from the classic comics. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds in each book make for fun-filled reads perfect for the youngest kids and longtime Marvel fans alike.
- Marvel Battleworld Mega Pack- Each Mega Pack contains: 3 Starting Heroes with Hero Cards, Attack Die, 13 Battle Cards, Danger Tokens, Danger Coin, 2 Thanostones, 1 Promo Card, and 2 Surprise Hero with 2 Surprise Hero Cards.
- Loki Series Loki Pop! Vinyl Figure - Loki's plans took an unexpected turn when he took the Tesseract. Bring the adventure home from Marvel's Loki television series and into your collection with Pop! Loki.
- Eternals Funko Pop! T-Shirts - The Eternals live hidden among humans, but you can help them emerge from hiding by wearing one of these Funko Pop! T-shirts.
- Wolverine: Creating Marvel's Legendary Mutant - Since he first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #180, Marvel’s Wolverine has become one of the most popular super heroes of all time, stealing the hearts of millions with his gruff Canadian charm and no-nonsense attitude. Now, for the first time ever, Wolverine: Creating Marvel's Legendary Mutant presents a comprehensive look at the wild history of this savage mutant.
- Marvel X-Men Wolverine Controller and Smartphone Stand - X-Men Wolverine 8” tall Cable Guy supplied with a 2 metre Micro USB cable for charging your device. Compatible with Playstation controllers, Xbox controllers and most smartphones.
- Marvel's X-Men Arcade1Up X-Men 4-Player Arcade Cabinet - For the mighty masses of Marvel™ mutant fans, it’s time to punch, blast, and slash through the home arcade cabinet you’ve been clamoring for: the X-Men 4 Player from Arcade1Up!
- Splendor Marvel Board Game - The superheroes of the Marvel Universe take over in this version of the original Splendor board game! Gather the Infinity gems, recruit heroes and villains, and claim the Gauntlet to win!
- Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game - Simple “draw a card, play a card” gameplay based on Love Letter with a one-versus-many twist
- Marvel Studios' Legends Gear Nano Gauntlet - Desperate heroes. Six Stones. One chance to save the universe. Bring one of the most powerful weapons in the Marvel Universe to life with this premium Iron Man Nano Gauntlet Articulated Electronic Fist from the Marvel Legends series.
- Marvel Champions The Card Game - A cooperative card game where players work together to stop some of Marvel’s most iconic villains. Pick your favorite Marvel hero and head into battle! Each villain that players battle offers a unique set of challenges, attacks and events. To succeed, players will need to balance their hero’s strengths and weakness with those of the heroes their friends are playing as.
- Marvel Avengers Metal Earth 3D Laser Cut Model Kit by Fascinations - Build your own Marvel Avengers Ironman figure with this Metal Earth 3D Laser Cut Model Kit by Fascinations.
- Spot It! Marvel Emojis Card Game - Spot It! hones players’ observational skills and lightning-fast reflexes as the whole family enjoys five different games modes that test who’s the fastest to spot matching symbols and call them out!
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- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 4K UHD - Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.
- Shang-Chi Funko Pop! Figure - From Marvel Studios comes Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
- Black Widow 4K UHD - Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.
- Black Widow White Suit Pop! Vinyl Figure - This Black Widow White Suit Pop! Vinyl Figure measures approximately 3 3/4-inches tall.
- Marvel Captain America 80th Anniversary Floral Shield Crossbody Bag - Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of super-soldier, Captain America, with Loungefly’s Marvel Captain America 80th Anniversary Floral Shield Crossbody Bag. Red, white, and blue flowers beautifully accent this dark blue denim bag.
- LEGO Marvel Avengers Classic Thor Mech Armor Playset - Supersize the superhero action with the mighty, LEGO Marvel Avengers Classic Thor Mech Armor to give any budding superhero a hands-on treat.
- William Shakespeare's Avengers: The Complete Works - What if the most epic cinematic franchise of all time had been penned by the greatest playwright of all time? Wonder no more! William Shakespeare’s Avengers: The Complete Works reimagines all four films as plays by the Bard of Avon, complete with authentic meter and verse, stage directions, and entertaining Easter eggs.
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