Urban Legends Exposed!
Urban Legends Exposed!

Author: Megan Cooley Peterson

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2022-08

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1666357219

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"Did a spider actually lay its eggs in a woman's face? Do alligators really live in the New York City sewers? Readers will be captivated by mysterious urban legends while also learning the facts about each claim. Which rumors hold a hint of truth and which claims are totally bonkers? Exciting, easy-to-read text and compelling images will keep struggling and reluctant readers alike flipping the pages to find out"--

Avengers West Coast
Avengers West Coast

Author: John Byrne

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1302480669

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Collects Avengers West Coast #51-57 and #60-62. The Witch is back! The shocking truth about her children revealed, the Scarlet Witch suffers a nervous breakdown and descends into madness. Manipulated by her father, the mutant terrorist Magneto, Wanda faces her teammates - and her brother, Quicksilver. Can they rescue her from the clutches of Immortus - and save her very sanity? Plus: the return of Iron Man, and reunion of wartime allies Captain America and the Human Torch. Also featuring the villainy of the Mole Man, Loki, the U-Foes, Master Pandemonium and Hydro-Man!

L.A. Exposed
L.A. Exposed

Author: Paul Young

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2002-05-03

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0312206461

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An entertaining look at the myths and urban legends surrounding Los Angeles encompasses Hollywood tall tales, rock music rumors, the lore of L.A.'s landmarks, crime tales, and more.

The 500 Best Urban Legends Ever!
The 500 Best Urban Legends Ever!

Author: Yorick Brown

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596873421

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Have you ever heard an improbable story told about a friend of a friend? Did you ever listen awestruck to extraordinary tales of ordinary life? Don't believe everything you hear--you've just been exposed to an urban legend! From phantom hitchhikers to deadly clouds of floating flatulence, these are tall tales of extremely dubious origin. This book contains more than 500 brain-mangling, credibility-straining stories, arranged conveniently by theme contained in one fun volume. From sex to sports, from animals to accidents, these are bizarre, hilarious and memorable urban legends. In what other book could you read about The Dead Poodle, The Blueberry Cat, Early Morning Arousal, Toilet Holiday, The Boneless Idiot, and more!

Was Superman a Spy?
Was Superman a Spy?

Author: Brian Cronin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-04-28

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780452295322

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Fascinating and often bizarre true stories behind more than 130 urban legends about comic book culture. Was Superman a Spy? demystifies all of the interesting stories, unbelievable anecdotes, wacky rumors, and persistent myths that have piled up like priceless back issues in the seventy-plus years of the comic book industry, including: • Elvis Presley's trademark hairstyle was based on a comic book character (True) • Stan Lee featured a gay character in one of Marvel's 1960s war comics (False) • Wolverine of the X-Men was originally meant to be an actual wolverine! (True) • What would have been DC's first black superhero was changed at the last moment to a white hero (True) • A Dutch inventor was blocked from getting a patent on a process because it had been used previously in a Donald Duck comic book (True) With many more legends resolved, Was Superman a Spy? is a must-have for the legions of comic book fans and all seekers of “truth, justice, and the American way.”

Too Good to Be True: The Colossal Book of Urban Legends
Too Good to Be True: The Colossal Book of Urban Legends

Author: Jan Harold Brunvand

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2001-10-17

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 9780393320886

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A collection of oft-repeated urban legends brings together the best of modern myths, from the stoned baby sitter who mistook a baby for a turkey to the fabulously expensive recipe for chocolate chip cookies.

Urban Legends
Urban Legends

Author: Richard Roeper

Publisher: New Page Books

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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Offers the truth about a variety of urban legends that have been circulated on the Internet, by the media, and around offices.

Urban Legends
Urban Legends

Author: James Proud

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-09-15

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1510733183

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Did you hear about the kids who found a Ferrari buried in their garden? What about the man who sued Satan? Or the woman who woke up in the middle of her funeral? Do you know the legend of the Bunny Man? There are some stories that people will claim are true without a doubt, no matter the circumstance. This collection showcases the best of these fascinating and often creepy tales. The stories featured within fall under the following categories: Supernatural Pop Culture Medical Historical Mystery Death Tragedies Crimes The Government Animals And Many Other Fascinating Topics! Whether you believe these urban myths or not, they have the power to unnerve and enthrall us all. This incredible compilation of captivating stories will keep any reader on the edge of their seat.