Powers of a Girl

Powers of a Girl is a young adult inspirational gift book that showcases the amazing stories, personalities, and power behind the super-women of Marvel. The unique editorial treatment in this beautifully illustrated book gives each hero a 1-page, full bleed portrait, a 1-page origin, and a creative spread that embodies their persona and power. This gift book features every fangirl's favorite hero like they've never seen them before. Whether you're 8 or 18, these Super Heroes will feel more accessible to the everyday reader. **

Lorraine Cink is a comic book expert who serves as on-air talent for various programming on Marvel.com. She can be seen as the host, writer, and creative producer for "Earth's Mightiest Show," "Marvel By the Numbers," "Marvel Minute," and "Marvel Top Ten". She also serves as a correspondent for Marvel Studios red carpet live shows, "Marvel LIVE!" convention coverage, and the "Women of Marvel" podcast. Previously, she hosted and produced "THWIP! The Big Marvel Show" and "Marvel's The Watcher." Lorraine also performs comedy, improv, and music in various theaters across NYC. She's been recognized with an Innovative Theater Award nomination for playwriting and is an award-winning actress with the 48 Hour Film Festival. Find out more about her at lorrainecink.com or follow her across social media @LorraineCink.

Alice X. Zhang (also known as AliceXZ) is a Chinese-American illustrator with an enduring interest in cinema, comics, and pop culture. She holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and, after quitting a job at a t-shirt design company, began a full-time freelance illustration career, gaining popularity online for her expressive, emotive portraits and bold color choices. In addition to two solo gallery shows, her clients throughout the years have included Marvel, BBC Worldwide (Doctor Who, Sherlock), DC Films, and Lucasfilm (Star Wars). She balances her busy work life by playing video games and spending time with her GSD dog Salem.