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The Stories of Haven: Power Struggles    by J.A. Giunta
Price: $0.99 USD. 3590 words. Published by Brick Cave Media on February 15, 2011. .

Haven hero Jaguar is lured into the city's sewers where he meets one of the Metropolis' most feared villains. While the stories of Haven are not serial in nature, meaning you can pick up pretty much anywhere, this is officially story #4 in the series.
The Wraith (The Wraith Series, Book One)    by Frank Dirscherl
Price: $2.99 USD. 41250 words. Published by Coscom Entertainment on February 22, 2011. .

In a world not far removed from our own, a city lies ravaged. Crime overruns its streets; its citizens are helpless. Crimelord Robert Latham, to the world-at-large a legitimate businessman, holds the city in his sway. Fear and intimidation rule throughout. One man stands above the rest, willing to fight for freedom. That man is The Wraith.
Valley of Evil (The Wraith Series, Book Two)    by Frank Dirscherl
Price: $2.99 USD. 44110 words. Published by Coscom Entertainment on February 22, 2011. .

In the midst of a vicious gang war, a new terror envelopes the Metro City--a virulent plague wipes out thousands, a plague that The Wraith soon discovers to be man-made. With no end in sight, and his assistant Max Horton missing, can The Wraith stop Latham and Tzi from executing further carnage, save countless lives and find those responsible for the heinous slaughter of untold innocents?
Cult of the Damned (The Wraith Series, Book Three)    by Frank Dirscherl
Price: $2.99 USD. 48590 words. Published by Coscom Entertainment on February 22, 2011. .

The evil Aztekoth has formed his own cult of primeval, revenge-minded Aztec warriors who are capable of any atrocity. Their aim: to retrieve the ancient relic, the Cortes Stone, seek retribution upon its desecrators, and recreate their long-dead empire with the flesh of the citizens of Metro City! Emerging from the night, The Wraith steps into the light to stop this raging force of darkness!
The Steel Soldier's Gambit    by Ian Thomas Healy
Price: $0.99 USD. 3500 words. Published on March 6, 2011. .

A friendly poker game between superheroes takes an, um, serious turn when someone raises the stakes beyond mere money.
Impulse Control (Talent Chronicles)    by Susan Bischoff
Price: Free! 16420 words. Published on March 20, 2011. .

Talents, kids with supernatural powers, are taken from their families and forced into government research facilities called State Schools. At one such school, a group of Talents must work together to stop a dangerous experiment that’s already killed two of their peers and threatens others. If they’re caught they face Detention, and Detention at a State School has a whole different meaning.
Other People's Heroes    by Blake Petit
Price: $2.99 USD. 108920 words. Published on March 20, 2011. .

Josh Corwood has spent his life believing in the superheroes of Siegel City. When an undiscovered talent gives him the chance to join them, he discovers his heroes aren't all he imagined. In this cult favorite superhero comedy adventure, Josh will try to blow the lid off the world's greatest scam, and in the process, find the real heroes hidden away.
Heroes of Global Warming    by Robert T. Jeschonek
Price: $1.99 USD. 10870 words. Published on March 24, 2011. .

In an age of global warming, super-heated hero Skillet looks like a lukewarm loser. But when his teammates, the Castigators, turn their backs on him, he turns them into prey. Skillet becomes public enemy number one as he rounds up his former allies. But if Skillet can survive an out-for-blood super hit squad, the secret plan behind his hunt might just save the world by reversing global warming.
The Heart is Deceitful    by Jack Vivace
Price: $0.99 USD. 12650 words. Published on March 29, 2011. .

It's 1972, and Dan McCarthy is trying his damnedest to dodge the draft, the Department of Superhuman Affairs, and his ex-girlfriend, but all three keep coming back to haunt him. Can Dan handle other metahumans, the government, and Misty's new boyfriend in time to avoid hitting rock bottom?
Superheroes: An Analysis of Popular Culture's Modern Myths    by David Reynolds
Price: $2.99 USD. 37910 words. Published by DavidReynolds on April 6, 2011. .

A scholarly interrogation of popular North American superhero narratives, such as those of Superman, Spider-Man, and Batman, provides insight into how media’s messages influence the culture’s ethical values. As an extension of ideas presented by Friedrich Nietzsche, Joseph Campbell, and Umberto Eco, this dissertation argues that superhero tales must be regarded as modern mythology.