(W) Dwayne McDuffie, Matt Wayne (A) Val Semeiks, Gordon Purcell, Eric Battle, Various (CA) Renato Guedes Writer Dwayne McDuffie was renowned for his ability to craft fantastic tales featuring characters who were heroic, yet still very relatable and human. This volume celebrates the DC work of McDuffie and contains stories curated from ACTION COMICS #847, THE DEMON #26-29, IMPULSE #60, JLA SHOWCASE 80-PAGE GIANT #1, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #27, SINS OF YOUTH: KID FLASH/IMPULSE #1, and FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #33-35, plus a tribute from STATIC SHOCK SPECIAL #1.

(W) Claudia Gray (A/CA) Eric Zawadzki There is no longer any doubt: Sera and Zahn have learned that Krypton's destruction is imminent. General Zod knows this as well, but he doesn't have the specific information our two young heroes have: there is no time to save themselves or anyone else. Zod, meanwhile, is working on an elaborate plot to make it apparent that he is the only one who can possibly save Krypton. He'll displace the ruling tribunes and take control of Krypton himself! In this final book of the graphic novel trilogy, two teenagers on opposite sides of the same extinction-level event get drawn deeper into conspiracies that could doom them both--if the planet doesn't self-destruct first.

(W) Neil Gaiman, Matt Wagner (A) Yoshitaka Amano, Teddy Kristiansen, P. Craig Russell, Various (CA) Dave McKean This supplemental volume delves deeper into the lives of Morpheus and his kin, featuring the iconic meeting between Neil Gaiman's Sandman and the Golden Age Sandman, Wesley Dodds; a tale set in feudal Japan illustrated by acclaimed artist Yoshitaka Amano; and spotlight stories on each member of the Endless drawn by P. Craig Russell, Frank Quitely, Glenn Fabry, and others. Book Five collects SANDMAN MIDNIGHT THEATRE #1, the prose edition of THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS, and THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS.

(W) Ram V (A/CA) Mike Perkins With the newly resurrected Swamp Thing and an old foe once again made flesh, the conflict that started it all begins anew. But now the fates of worlds are jeopardized as a new parliament stakes its claim upon the industry of humankind. Levi Kamei, the new avatar of nature known as the Swamp Thing, will join forces with the daughter of the Green, the voice of cities, and the Emerald Knight as the consequences of humanity's creations threaten to consume us all. Ram V and Mike Perkins' beautiful and haunting epic concludes in this final volume that needs to be seen to be believed! Collects THE SWAMP THING #11-16.

(W) Mark Russell, Jason Aaron (A) Garron, Javier, Various (CA) Garron, Javier The Avengers are lost in time! If Earth's Mightiest Heroes have any hope of stopping Mephisto's grand plan, they'll need help from legendary champions from different eras whose stories have never been told - until now! Legends like the mystical man of war, Sgt. Szardos, Soldier Supreme of World War II; the fabled Ghost Ronin of Japan's Edo Period, who walks by night and wields a blade forged by hellfire; and Reno Phoenix and the Starbrand Kid in the Old West! Is that enough to force a showdown with the forces of Mephisto? Or will the Avengers be trapped in the past forever? Featuring the long-awaited return of the Avenging archer, Hawkeye! Collecting AVENGERS (2018) #57-62. Rated T+

(W) Danny Fingeroth, Various (A) Rich Buckler, Various (CA) John Byrne Villains assemble! A new era begins for the Avengers with a fresh approach and a revamped roster including Quasar, She-Hulk and the Black Panther! But the team is soon pushed to its limits when the Lava Men attack! And when the Eternals' home of Olympus vanishes, the trail leads to the Negative Zone. Can Sersi help the Avengers save Gilgamesh and locate her people? Then, a host of Marvel's biggest bads join forces - and swap enemies! Thrown off-balance by an onslaught of unfamiliar foes, Avengers East and West must face Freedom Force, the U-Foes, the Mole Man and more - and discover the true architect of these Acts of Vengeance! And when the space pirate Nebula schemes to destroy the universe, will Spider-Man save the day - and join the team?! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #304-318 and ANNUAL #18, and AVENGERS WEST COAST #53-55. Rated T

(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Mattia De Iulis, Carmen Carnero (CA) Alex Ross A new era of shield-slinging begins! When Arnim Zola launches a catastrophic attack on New York City, he meets his match - in two Captain Americas! But a shocking secret about Steve Rogers' iconic shield will change the way he views the 20th century he came from - and how he chooses to fight in the 21st! Steve follows a trail of coded bread crumbs to Germany in pursuit of an elusive organization making bold and deadly moves, while Bucky Barnes' own investigation leads him to the high rollers tables in Madripoor. Thousands of miles apart with no backup, will Steve and Bucky find what they're looking for, or are they both in over their heads? Featuring the shocking return of the Dryad herself: Peggy Carter! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (2022) #0 and CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY (2022) #1-6. Rated T+

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Marco Checchetto, Rafael De Latorre (CA) Marco Checchetto After DEVIL'S REIGN comes the dawn! In the wake of Wilson Fisk's violent and visceral last act, it's a new era for New York and the Man Without Fear! Matt Murdock has no choice but to leave behind everything he's ever known, and Elektra is the last vestige of his former life. Everything Matt thought he knew about what it meant to be Daredevil is about to change! Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto continue their epic saga, tackling the journeys of both Matt and Elektra as they each deal with the brutal cost of taking on the Daredevil mantle. But new enemies mean Hell's Kitchen is going to be darker than ever! Collecting DAREDEVIL (2022) #1-5. Rated T+

(W) Spike, C. Trotman (A/CA) Clive Hawken A strange and original take on staring down Empire, from the perspective of the colonized. Dangerous magic suddenly and severely abounds in the unwilling village of Oddgoat, and with it comes exploitation, good intentions, profiteers, and collateral damage. Merit and Clem have survived their first tangle with Dungeon, but can they survive what Dungeon's done to everyone else?

(W) Kieron Gillen, Various (A) Dustin Weaver, Various (CA) Esad Ribic As Thanos rises to threaten the future, learn lessons in history from the Eternals' mythic past! Eternals are created, not born. Some of them thought they could find a better way. They were terribly, terribly wrong. Now that the truth of their existence is revealed, Ajak and Makkari must try to find a road forward - no matter how terrifying it will be. And believe it or not, Thanos is not actually the worst leader that the Eternals' society has ever seen. That honor belongs to someone even more horrific. Meet Uranos the Undying. And may the Celestials have mercy on your souls. Plus: a classic exploration of Chronos, Uranos and the hidden origins of the Eternals! Collecting ETERNALS: THANOS RISES, ETERNALS: CELESTIA, ETERNALS: THE HERETIC and material from WHAT IF? (1977) #24-28. Rated T+

(W) Dan Abnett (A/CA) Richard Elson 2000 AD's new sword-and-sorcery hit series from the minds of Dan Abnett and Richard Elson! It is five years after the Last-of-All-War, when the Monarchy succeeded in defeating the Malign Lord. With their leader dead, his minions are scattered, fleeing retribution from the Wretchfinders. Necromancer Bode and warrior Wrath are two such beings, and were offered a deal - hunt and kill their own kind or be declared Feral & Foe. This brand new fantasy series is a must read for fans of Lord of the Rings and Games of Thrones, and players of the legendary Dungeons & Dragons!

(W) Chris Claremont (A) Sid Kotian (CA) Whilce Portacio An all-new adventure of everyone's favorite thief! You think you know all there is to know about Remy LeBeau, the mutant called Gambit - but there's still plenty up this ragin' Cajun's sleeves! Before he joined the X-Men, Gambit encountered a mysterious girl named 'Ro - the mutant Storm, regressed to childhood by the nefarious Nanny z- and the two went up against the forces of the Shadow King! Now more of their story is revealed for the first time! Gambit finds his path to becoming a heroic X-Man as co-creator and legendary X-scribe Chris Claremont weaves a story of action, intrigue and revenge! But as Remy and 'Ro become a thorn in the side of mogul Solarz, the mercenary Warhawk is unleashed on our heroes! You'll get a charge out of this one, mon ami! Collecting GAMBIT (2022) #1-5. Rated T+

(W/A/CA) Tyler Crook From Russ Manning Award-winning and Eisner-nominated Harrow County co-creator Tyler Crook comes this supernatural fantasy about loss, power, and destiny. An old and out-of-practice monster hunter in hiding crosses paths with a young girl that forces him to confront these chaotic creatures. As the beasts invade their tenement they set off on a supernatural road trip to stop these ancient evils in a story that explores the ways that youth informs adulthood and how early traumas can haunt us in old age. 'The Lonesome Hunters is an unmissable milestone in Tyler Crook's comics career.' -Multiversity Comics 'Crook pulls double duty with the art in the issue and I love the style. Every page not only evokes the tone of the story but also the emotions of the characters.' -The Super Powered Fancast

(W) Roy Thomas, Various (A) Gene Colan, Don Heck (CA) Leonardo Romero Watch the skies - Captain Marvel, the space-born super hero, is coming! Branded a traitor to the alien Kree race for defending the natives of Earth, Captain Mar-Vell assumes the human identity of Walter Lawson and becomes our planet's protector against an awesome array of interstellar enemies! The massive Sentry #459, the savage Super-Skrull, Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner and Quasimodo the Living Computer all wage war against Captain Marvel here in his very first adventures! There's plenty of drama as well, with Kree medic Una and Earth's own Carol Danvers both catching the Captain's eye. Crafted by top talents of the Marvel Age, this one's certifiably out of this world! Collecting MARVEL SUPER HEROES (1967) #12-13, CAPTAIN MARVEL (1968) #1-7 and material from NOT BRAND ECHH #9.

(W) Roy Thomas, Various (A) Gene Colan, Don Heck (CA) Michael Cho Watch the skies - Captain Marvel, the space-born super hero, is coming! Branded a traitor to the alien Kree race for defending the natives of Earth, Captain Mar-Vell assumes the human identity of Walter Lawson and becomes our planet's protector against an awesome array of interstellar enemies! The massive Sentry #459, the savage Super-Skrull, Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner and Quasimodo the Living Computer all wage war against Captain Marvel here in his very first adventures! There's plenty of drama as well, with Kree medic Una and Earth's own Carol Danvers both catching the Captain's eye. Crafted by top talents of the Marvel Age, this one's certifiably out of this world! Collecting MARVEL SUPER HEROES (1967) #12-13, CAPTAIN MARVEL (1968) #1-7 and material from NOT BRAND ECHH #9.

(W) Mike Baron (A/CA) Rich Bonk Nexus hits an object in space, sending him crashing into the nearest planet. To make matters worse, the planet serves as a prison to a nearby world. With the wrong sun in the sky, Nexus is unable to use his powers-so he'll have to rely on his intelligence and survival skills if he wants to escape and see his family again. Nexus returns with a new graphic novel from the mind of Mike Baron, with art by Richard Bonk!

(W/A/CA) Coolkyoushinja Saltherine, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world, a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside! A chance meeting with a wanderer gives her hope that she might still find excitement in her life. But then she discovers the wanderer's true identity: Momotaro the Peach Boy, demon-slayer of legend! Though terrified by his bloody profession, Sally feels driven to follow Momotaro and learn more. But is this curiosity, or a magical connection that goes deeper than either of them realize?

(W/A/CA) Naoko Takeuchi A new edition of the Sailor Moon manga, for a new generation of fans! Featuring an updated translation and high page count in a more affordable, portable edition, perfect to go wherever you or the magical guardian in your life want to take it. Teenager Usagi is not the best athlete, she's never gotten good grades, and, well, she's a bit of a crybaby. But when she meets a talking cat, she begins a journey that will teach her she has a well of great strength just beneath the surface and the heart to inspire and stand up for her friends as Sailor Moon! The original Sailor Moon in a new, affordable edition.

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Adam Bryce Thomas Sonic and Tails duel a duo of dastardly doppelgangers in the series' landmark 50th issue! Dr. Starline is behind the attack, but what's his scheme? After assembling a squad of bad guys, kidnapping Belle, starting a forest fire, and causing chaos in Central City, Starline is finally ready to unleash his monstrous imposters: Surge and Kit! Will his meticulous planning be enough to defeat Sonic and Dr. Eggman? And, in the wake of the climactic battle, both the heroes and bad guys need some time to heal and regroup... except Dr. Eggman, of course, who is always ready to destroy that darn hedgehog. Can Sonic, Tails, and Belle escape the city, or will Eggman finally bumble his way to victory? Definitive Sonic comics scribe Ian Flynn joins superstar artist Adam Bryce Thomas for a story more than four years in the making! Then, it's a little mangled, it's kind of a jumble, it's Rough & Tangle and Rouge & Tumble! Writers Evan Stanley & Gigi Dutreix, Aaron Hammerstrom, Daniel Barnes, Ian Mutchler, and India Swift join Ian to bring readers six new heartwarming stories of unlikely pairs. Collects the oversized 50th issue of IDW's ongoing Sonic the Hedgehog series, plus issue #51, the 2022 Free Comic Book Day story ''Deep Trouble,'' and the 2022 Annual.'

(W) Tom Waltz (A) Fero Pe & Various The TMNT have faced enemy ninjas, government agents, fellow mutants, and alien armies, but now they must confront the machinations of an actual demi-god! Untangle the maze of secrets and treachery on the road to The Armageddon Game! One of the Turtles' most enigmatic foes, the Rat King, is finally bringing his long-simmering plan to fruition, after years of quiet preparations. Soon, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael - under the leadership of the Shredder - will embark on a dangerous quest to find allies against Rat King's trio of terror: LeatherKrang, Baxter Stockman, and Madame Null. But, before the game can truly begin, discover the histories of the Rat King, Kitsune, and the rest of the Pantheon, witness their previous encounters with the TMNT, and understand their connection to the recently resurrected Shredder. Collects TMNT: The Armageddon Game Pre-Game stories 'Kingdom of Rats Prelude,' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #84, and the 2020 and 2021 TMNT Annuals, as well as TMNT: The Armageddon Game-Opening Moves #1 and 2.

(W) Ryan North, Various (A) Erica Henderson, Various (CA) Art Adams Kicking butts and eating nuts is all in a day's work for Squirrel Girl - the super hero and computer science student who just can't be beat! But that won't stop a long line of villains from trying - including Kraven the Hunter, the Mole Man, Count Nefaria and, would you believe, Galactus?! It's a good thing Doreen Green can count on an ever-growing list of friends to help, both in conquering evildoers and her all-important studies - pals like Tippy-Toe (the squirrel), Nancy (the human) and Howard (the duck) and fellow crimefighters Koi Boi, Chipmunk Hunk and Brain Drain! From the Savage Land to outer space, Squirrel Girl travels the length and breadth of the Marvel Universe - and beats it up! Collecting THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL (2015A) #1-8, THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL (2015B) #1-50, THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL BEATS UP THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, HOWARD THE DUCK (2015B) #6 and material from A YEAR OF MARVELS: UNBEATABLE and NOT BRAND ECHH (2017) #14.

(W) Ryan North, Various (A) Erica Henderson, Various (CA) Erica Henderson Kicking butts and eating nuts is all in a day's work for Squirrel Girl - the super hero and computer science student who just can't be beat! But that won't stop a long line of villains from trying - including Kraven the Hunter, the Mole Man, Count Nefaria and, would you believe, Galactus?! It's a good thing Doreen Green can count on an ever-growing list of friends to help, both in conquering evildoers and her all-important studies - pals like Tippy-Toe (the squirrel), Nancy (the human) and Howard (the duck) and fellow crimefighters Koi Boi, Chipmunk Hunk and Brain Drain! From the Savage Land to outer space, Squirrel Girl travels the length and breadth of the Marvel Universe - and beats it up! Collecting THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL (2015A) #1-8, THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL (2015B) #1-50, THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL BEATS UP THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, HOWARD THE DUCK (2015B) #6 and material from A YEAR OF MARVELS: UNBEATABLE and NOT BRAND ECHH (2017) #14.

(W/A/CA) Barbara Brandon-Croft From diets to day care to debt to dreaded encounters with everyday racism, no issue is off-limits. This remarkable and unapologetically funny career retrospective holds a mirror up to the ways society has changed and all the ways it hasn't. The magic in Where I'm Coming From is its ability to present an honest image of Black life without sacrificing Black joy, bolstered by unexpected one-liners eliciting much-needed laughter.

(W) Roye Okupe (A/CA) Sunkanmi Akinboye The Republic of Atala's president has turned into a ruthless despot, and one of his most trusted associates, Director Bo, is forced to choose a side in a civil war that threatens to destroy their beloved nation. The spirit of the Windmaker-an ancient and powerful protector of the Atalians-also begins to awaken within Bo. Is this awakening a ray of hope that will pave a path to salvation, or is this an omen signaling the end of a once prosperous country? o All new graphic novel from YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse!

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams Written by Mort Weisinger, Paul Kupperberg, Peter David, Geoff Johns, and others Art by Paul Norris, Ramona Fradon, Craig Hamilton, Jim Calafiore, and others Celebrate Aquaman's comic book debut in the pages of More Fun Comics #73 with this deluxe volume of iconic stories selected from eight decades of high-seas adventures. Featuring over 400 pages of classic and modern tales such as Aquaman Joins the Navy, The Legend of Aquaman, and The Trench--plus historical commentary from former Aquaman writers and editors Mark Waid, Paul Kupperberg, Robert Greenberger, and Paul Levitz--this edition is the perfect companion piece to the upcoming motion picture Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom!

(W) Louise Simonson, Peter Milligan, Alan Grant, Various (A) Jim Fern, Jim Aparo, Luke McDonnell, Various (CA) Denys Cowan Batman's iconic adventures from the 1990s continue in this volume that follows the Dark Knight as he tracks down a deadly assassin, encounters a foe who can alter reality, and investigates a bomber who is destroying the city for the sake of causing destruction. Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #634-638, #641, and #643; DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #4; BATMAN #474; and BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #27.

(W) Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad (A) Emanuela Lupacchino, Marguerite Sauvage (CA) Yanick Paquette After the events of Trial of the Amazons, Diana returns to Man's World and is greeted by Edgar Cizko's new group of criminals called Villainy Inc., designed to take down Wonder Woman and rule the world. To stop him, our hero is joined by friends old and new, including Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Cheetah-now operating as agents of Checkmate - along with displaced Asgardian heartthrob Siegfried. Will this team be enough to uncover the dark nature of who is really calling the shots? Collects WONDER WOMAN #787-794.

(W) Zeb Wells (A) John Romita Jr., Various (CA) John Romita Jr. Prepare to have your heart broken all over again! As the momentous events of A.X.E. reverberate across the Marvel Universe, it's time for Spider-Man to face judgment - and we all know which moment in his history is going to weigh heavily on the proceedings. If Peter can somehow pick himself up, he'll have earned a nice quiet life, right? Nope - because the Hobgoblin is lurking in the shadows! But who's beneath the cowl this time? If you know anything about the Hobgoblin, you know that you know nothing about the Hobgoblin! Plus: It's time for Spidey to don his Sunday best, because he's off to the Hellfire Gala! But something is about to happen at the hottest party on Krakoa that sends Spider-Man and Wolverine on a dangerous mission all over creation! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #9-14.

(W/A/CA) Peter Bergting Award-winning comics artist and illustrator Peter Bergting showcases a body of work nearly thirty years in the making. Bergting's repertoire of fantasy, horror, and scif-fi illustrations include comics, magazines, novels, and games, and he's worked in collaboration with creative giants like Mike Mignola. Explore the dark, mystical, and mysterious work of Peter Bergting, collected for the first time in a gorgeous hardcover volume. o Introduction by award-winning horror writer and longtime collaborator Christopher Golden! o A comprehensive volume of captivating sci-fi, fantasy, and horror artwork, plus sketches and process art.

(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Beni Lobel (CA) Mark Molchan Years into the advent of the Avatar program on Pandora, pressure to bridge the divide between human and Na'vi has hit a peak. Dr. Grace Augustine realizes the best way to ease tensions is to learn from one another. She begins negotiations to open a school for Na'vi children, but her plans to repair relations leads to unintended consequences. After a visit to Hell's Gate, the Na'vi children succumb to a virulent illness and as the affliction escalates, so do accusations of betrayal and malice. Grace must navigate human politics to work with the Na'vi to find a cure . . . but can they trust her? Collects Avatar: Adapt or Die #1-#6.

(W) Nancy A. Collins (A) Enid Balam (CA) Jung-Geun Yoon SET AFTER THE EVENTS OF THE BLADE RUNNER: BLACK LOTUS ANIME SERIES! Elle, aka Black Lotus, hoped she could leave behind her violent past and find a new life. but is that possible in a world where replicants are still hunted and feared. Collects #1-4 of Blade Runner: Black Lotus.

(W) Stan Lee, Various (A) Wally Wood, Various (CA) Jack Kirby Matt Murdock's luck always ran a step behind his good intentions. When a daring act to save a man's life blinds young Murdock, he finds that the same accident has enhanced his remaining senses to superhuman levels! He becomes Daredevil, a gritty hero born from murder but tempered with the desire to protect the downtrodden. Writer Stan Lee and artists Bill Everett, Joe Orlando, Wallace Wood, John Romita Sr. and Gene Colan lay the foundation of Marvel's Man Without Fear - including the first appearances of core characters Foggy Nelson and Karen Page, and classic villains like the Owl, the Purple Man, Stilt-Man and the Gladiator! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #1-21.

(W) Al Ewing (A/CA) Javier Rodriguez Defending reality itself! Acclaimed creators Al Ewing and Javier Rodr?guez follow up their mind-bending first arc with a brand-new saga and an all-new lineup, including everyone's favorite trickster: Loki, God of Stories! When the dearly departed Doctor Strange sends a dire warning from beyond the grave, America Chavez, the Blue Marvel, Tigra and Loki assemble alongside Taaia - mother of Galactus - for an incredible journey that takes them all the way back to the Second Cosmos! But not everybody will make it out unscathed. Featuring the long-awaited return of the Beyonder - and he's not the only cosmic powerhouse the Defenders will need to contend with. Enter?the Phoenix! Collecting DEFENDERS: BEYOND #1-5.

(W) Peter David (A) Various (CA) Mike Deodato The strongest one there is in his most savage story ever! After a brutal battle between the Hulk and the Fantastic Four, Earth's greatest heroes decide that for the good of all, they must shoot the Hulk into space! But when he lands on the savage world of Sakaar, an epic for the ages begins. This one has it all: Strange alien planet! Oppressed barbarian tribes! Corrupt emperor! Deadly woman warrior! Gladiators and slaves! Battle-axes and hand blasters! Monsters and champions! And the Incredible Hulk! Let the smashing commence! Plus: an alternate 'What If?' take, a guidebook to Sakaar and Amadeus Cho's totally awesome debut! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1998) #533-535, INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) #88-105, GIANT-SIZE HULK (2006) #1, WHAT IF? PLANET HULK, PLANET HULK: GLADIATOR GUIDEBOOK and material from NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI (2006) #1 and AMAZING FANTASY (2004) #15. Rated T+

(W) Peter David (A) Various (CA) Mike Deodato The strongest one there is in his most savage story ever! After a brutal battle between the Hulk and the Fantastic Four, Earth's greatest heroes decide that for the good of all, they must shoot the Hulk into space! But when he lands on the savage world of Sakaar, an epic for the ages begins. This one has it all: Strange alien planet! Oppressed barbarian tribes! Corrupt emperor! Deadly woman warrior! Gladiators and slaves! Battle-axes and hand blasters! Monsters and champions! And the Incredible Hulk! Let the smashing commence! Plus: an alternate 'What If?' take, a guidebook to Sakaar and Amadeus Cho's totally awesome debut! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1998) #533-535, INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) #88-105, GIANT-SIZE HULK (2006) #1, WHAT IF? PLANET HULK, PLANET HULK: GLADIATOR GUIDEBOOK and material from NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI (2006) #1 and AMAZING FANTASY (2004) #15. Rated T+

(W) Nana Mikoshiba (A/CA) Norihito Sasaki A commoner from the countryside, Ray White finds himself surrounded by the children of aristocrats at Arnold Academy of Magic. Fortunately, he quickly befriends the talented daughter of a noble house, a half-elf short on self-confidence, and a friendly musclehead. Together, the four take on their first practical test in the Kafka Forest. But hey, wait! How did a seemingly talentless commoner like Ray get into Arnold Academy in the first place...?

(W) Various, Christopher Cantwell (A) Angel Unzueta, Various (CA) Alex Ross Tony Stark is ready to re-engage! With Korvac, the Power Cosmic and a nasty morphine addiction behind him, Tony re-enters the world. But things don't go exactly as planned, and Iron Man soon finds himself battling a hyper-intelligent gorilla through the streets of New York! Then, a trip to California leaves Tony stranded in the southwestern desert with malfunctioning armor - and things go downhill from there! Shellhead faces deadly new villain Switchback, classic foe the Titanium Man and a dangerous conspiracy involving the Mandarin's Rings! To track down these deadly weapons, he'll have to employ stealth mode! Christopher Cantwell concludes his thought-provoking run with a shocking question: Must there be an Iron Man?! Collecting IRON MAN (2020) #20-25.

(W/A/CA) Kei Sanbe The tiny apartment where Minato lives may as well be an isolated island in the middle of the ocean. Despite still being in elementary school, it falls on his shoulders to care for his little sister Nagisa, who never stops asking when their mother will make one of her infrequent visits home. On one of those visits, their mother takes them to an amusement park, only to give Minato some cash and leave them on a Ferris wheel... but as the wheel reaches the top, lightning strikes, and, instead of his sister, Minato sees the corpse of a woman... and, reflected in the glass looking back at him, an unfamiliar and menacing face!

(W/A/CA) Bryan Talbot Bryan Talbot's groundbreaking science-fiction epics The Adventures of Luther Arkwright and its sequel Heart of Empire have been acclaimed by Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock, and more. Talbot now launches a third Arkwright saga, The Legend of Luther Arkwright, another milestone in graphic literature. Luther Arkwright, a being of vast psychic power capable of traversing the swirling multiverse of infinite existences, is pursued by a far superior adversary across multiple historically divergent parallel worlds, both utopian and dystopian, and only Arkwright's experience and force of will provide any hope to avert humanity's annihilation.

(W) Peter David (A) Various (CA) Mike Deodato After the events of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been redefined yet again with the introduction of the Eternals, an exciting new team of super heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years. Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated film.