(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Various (CA) Leinil Francis Yu Blockbuster writer Brian Michael Bendis takes on Marvel's misfit movie stars! Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon and Groot assemble alongside the Avengers to thwart Thanos's latest scheme - and they'll take Iron Man back into space with them! They'll face the wrath of the Badoon, Peter Quill's father and - once again - the infinite threat of Thanos! But can anything prepare them for Angela? The Guardians will add new recruits and fight alongside the X-Men, but which team members will end up star-crossed lovers? And when SECRET WARS obliterates the Galaxy, what will be left to guard? Collecting AVENGERS ASSEMBLE (2012) #1-8; GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2013) #0.1, #1-27 and ANNUAL #1; GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: TOMORROW'S AVENGERS #1; ALL-NEW X-MEN (2012) #22-24; GUARDIANS OF KNOWHERE #1-4; GUARDIANS TEAM-UP #1-2 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2014 (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) #1. Rated T+

We are Groot! While attempting to evacuate a Kree prison planet, the Guardians discover that Groot is stretched a little thin. Someone is planting his stolen branches and selling the saplings across the galaxy! The search to find Groot's missing pieces forces the Guardians into an alliance with the unscrupulous Collector, but the real problem is more complicated than they know. The seller is a kid. And she's got a few things in common with Gamora - like green skin and a wild temper. Now with an unruly teen in tow, the Guardians must track down the remaining Groots - and defeat an interplanetary conspiracy! As war breaks out, it's a race against the Collector and the entire Kree armada! Sit back and watch the destruction as Corinne Duyvis, author of Otherbound and On the Edge of Gone, makes her Marvel debut!

The Guardians of the Galaxy, the Avengers of outer space, blast out of DisneyXD's hit animated series and into your hands! When Michael Korvac escapes his alien abductors, he flees home to Earth and seeks the Avengers' protection. For Earth's Mightiest Heroes, defending Korvac will mean battling the Guardians of the Galaxy - but why? The Korvac confusion continues as Spider-Man gets involved, traveling into deep space with the Guardians to take on Korvac?and the alien Chitauri! Hulk and his agents of S.M.A.S.H. encounter the cosmic Collector on a simulated paradise world?but can they ever escape it? Relive Rocket Raccoon's classic comic-book debut, as the feisty, furry film star matches wits with the Hulk! Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES #18, MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #22, MARVEL UNIVERSE HULK: AGENTS OF S.M.A.S.H. #4, and INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #271.

(W/A) Various (CA) Sara Pichelli When an alien race discovers that Jean Grey is back on Earth, they decide to punish her for the genocidal crimes of Dark Phoenix! Now, the Guardians of the Galaxy must help the All-New X-Men save Jean from twisted intergalactic justice - but can they prevail against the universe's most powerful army? Then, with Star-Lord missing and the entire galaxy gunning for the Guardians, it's time to bring in some help. But as the team recruits Venom and Captain Marvel, unexpected dangers arise that may tear them apart! What does Star-Lord's disappearance mean for Earth's safety? And can he survive against a mysterious new adversary without the Guardians' help? Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2013) #11-17, ALL-NEW X-MEN #22-24 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2014 (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) #1 Rated T+

Featuring screen-capture images from MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY The Guardians' latest adventures in the final frontier of space! When Rocket is abducted and whisked away to a far-off planet, it turns out he may not be quite as one-of-a-kind as he thought! An old enemy returns - one the Guardians thought they'd buried in the past for good! And he's got an entire living planet under his thrall - a planet that's reverting the Guardians to their past selves! Drax: arena fighter! Rocket: feral beast! Gamora: follower of Thanos! The Guardians saddle up to the biggest rivalry in the galaxy - but when the game in town is the Collector vs. the Grandmaster, can there really be any winners? Super-teams collide as the Guardians meet the Inhumans! Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2015B) #9-12. All Ages

Featuring screen-capture images from MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY! The Guardians of the Galaxy star in cosmic adventures torn from their hit animated series and brought to new life on the comic-book page! The Guardians of the Galaxy join an Asgardian war! Now that they possess the powerful Cosmic Seed, the Guardians are on the hunt for answers. Drawn to Asgard, home of the mighty Thor, they're ready for a fight - but not one as big as this! It's up to our heroes to save the day - and stop an intergalactic war at the same time! Peter Quill is missing - have you seen this Star-Lord? It's the Guardians of the Galaxy vs. a superstitious despot in a Christmas Carol-esque con job! It's a heartwarming tale for all ages, chock full of holiday spirit! Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell? GROOT?! Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2015B) #13-16. All Ages

(W) Joe Caramagna (A/CA) Various Featuring screen-capture images from MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY The stars of 2017's most cosmic sequel in highly animated adventures! After a distracting run-in with Ronan, the Guardians just want to get back on track and find the Cosmic Seed before Thanos gets his hands on it! But a chance encounter with Thor will throw the group way off track! Can they ever find their way back, or will the Son of Odin bring their journey to an end? Meanwhile, Star-Lord deals with daddy issues - and his daddy is the head of a galactic empire! Will Peter Quill end up triggering an Asgard/Spartax war? Never mind Groot - we are the World Tree! Plus: Discover the Guardians' origins. Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2015B) #17-19 and material from MARVEL UNIVERSE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2015A) #1-4. All Ages

Featuring screen-capture images from MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY! The Spartax War! Thanos has come to the planet Spartax - and trust us, he isn't on vacation. Now the Guardians of the Galaxy must unite with Thor and his all-star guard in order to save Peter Quill! But while Star-Lord's future may be in doubt, can Gamora escape her past? Attempting to make amends for her misdeeds, she finds herself ensnared in a deadly trap set by her evil sister, Nebula! And when Ronan and the Grandmaster join the fray, you know there'll be trouble! Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2015B) #20-23. All Ages

(W/A) Various (CA) TBD Peter Quill has abandoned the Guardians and his role as Star-Lord to be emperor of the Spartax! Now, Rocket has grabbed the reins as team leader - backed up by Drax, Venom, Groot, Kitty Pryde and brand-new Guardian Ben Grimm, the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! But what could put the team into the crosshairs of Emperor Quill and his Imperial Guard? Another old face is back, too - but will it be a welcome return for Gamora, or have circumstances changed in the eight months she has been away? When friends like these cause complications for Rocket and the gang, who needs enemies? They don't, but they seem to attract them anyway. And the newest threat to the galaxy is a doozy. His name is Yotat the Destroyer - and he will have blood. Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2015) #1-5. Rated T

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Salva Espin (CA) David Nakayama An all-new prequel to the interactive episodic game MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: THE TELLTALE SERIES! Cultists have taken over Saturn's moon Titan, turning it into a proverbial hive of scum and villainy - all worshiping Titan's most infamous native son, the cosmic tyrant Thanos! Luckily for the Guardians of the Galaxy, it's also the target of their newest heist! Hired by a mysterious buyer, our band of ragtag misfits must get in and get out without being sliced and diced by a planet full of crazies. But what could send Star-Lord, Drax, Gamora, Rocket and Groot on to the gladiator pits of Sakaar? Join the Guardians, Yondu and the Ravagers in an action-packed, laugh-filled adventure - created in conjunction with Telltale - that leads directly into the new smash-hit game! Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: TELLTALE GAMES #1-5. Rated T+

There's a new rule in the galaxy: No one touches Earth! But why has Earth suddenly become the most important planet in the galaxy? That's what the Guardians of the Galaxy are going to find out! Join Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot and - wait for it - the Invincible Iron Man as they embark upon one of the most explosive and eye-opening chapters of Marvel NOW! The secrets these galactic Avengers discover will rattle Marvel readers for years to come! But while London deals with a brutal invasion by the Badoon, the fate of the Guardians may have already been decided millions of miles away! Why wait for the movie? It all starts here! Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2013) #0.1 and #1-3, and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: TOMORROW'S AVENGERS #1.

(W) Donny Cates, More (A) Cory Smith, More (CA) Geoff Shaw The death of Rocket? The Guardians of the Galaxy are taking some well-deserved R&R - but their vacation will soon be cut short when a familiar, radically powerful enemy returns. What does this have to do with everyone's favorite raccoon-like weapons expert? The bad news is Rocket is dying. The good news is he still has some fight left in him! Though with only a few Guardians willing to stand beside him…the odds aren't looking good. As the threat of the Universal Church of Truth looms large over the cosmos, can Rocket hold on long enough to make a difference? Plus: Find out what really happened to Nova, Quasar, Adam Warlock and Darkhawk! And who better to tell their stories than Cosmo the space dog? Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2019) #7-12 and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANNUAL (2019) #1.

(W) Peter David (A) Various (CA) Mike Deodato Blockbuster writer Brian Michael Bendis takes on Marvel's misfit movie stars! Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon and Groot assemble alongside the Avengers to thwart Thanos' latest scheme - and they take Iron Man back into space with them! They'll face the wrath of the Badoon, Peter Quill's father and - once again - the infinite threat of Thanos! But can anything prepare them for Angela? The Guardians will add new recruits and fight alongside the X-Men, but which team members will end up star-crossed lovers? And when SECRET WARS obliterates the galaxy, what will be left to guard? Collecting AVENGERS ASSEMBLE (2012) #1-8, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2013) #0.1 and #1-27, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANNUAL (2014) #1, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: TOMORROW'S AVENGERS, ALL-NEW X-MEN (2012) #22-24, GUARDIANS OF KNOWHERE #1-4, GUARDIANS TEAM-UP #1-2 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2014 (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY). Rated T+

(W) Peter David (A) Various (CA) Mike Deodato Blockbuster writer Brian Michael Bendis takes on Marvel's misfit movie stars! Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon and Groot assemble alongside the Avengers to thwart Thanos' latest scheme - and they take Iron Man back into space with them! They'll face the wrath of the Badoon, Peter Quill's father and - once again - the infinite threat of Thanos! But can anything prepare them for Angela? The Guardians will add new recruits and fight alongside the X-Men, but which team members will end up star-crossed lovers? And when SECRET WARS obliterates the galaxy, what will be left to guard? Collecting AVENGERS ASSEMBLE (2012) #1-8, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2013) #0.1 and #1-27, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANNUAL (2014) #1, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: TOMORROW'S AVENGERS, ALL-NEW X-MEN (2012) #22-24, GUARDIANS OF KNOWHERE #1-4, GUARDIANS TEAM-UP #1-2 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2014 (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY). Rated T+

(W) Arnold Drake, Various (A) Gene Colan, Various (CA) Al Milgrom A classic collection of rare stories featuring the original Guardians of the Galaxy! Welcome to the 31st century! A thousand years from now, Vance Astro, Yondu, Martinex and Charlie-27 - the original Guardians of the Galaxy - rise to retake the Solar System from reptilian raiders! But they need a little help from the greatest heroes of the present day?and soon Captain America, Doctor Strange, the Thing, the Hulk and more will join the Guardians in the future's greatest war! Then, as the Guardians help society rebuild, threats arise from two worlds: one of them living, the other gone mad! The Guardians meet the flame-haired Nikki and the mysterious, all-knowing Starhawk, and the team will face a baptism of fire! Plus: Thor lends a hand against the all-powerful man-machine called Korvac! COLLECTING: Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) 18, Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 4-5, Giant-Size Defenders (1974) 5, Defenders (1972) 26-29, Marvel Presents (1975) 3-12, Thor Annual (1966) 6 Rated T

(W) Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly (A) Kev Walker (CA) Marco Checchetto A Guardians story like no other! One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were torn apart - their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Caught in the middle of a civil war, those who were once Guardians face a battle that was lost from the start. Because they're about to find themselves face-to-face with their old ally Groot - and he's not the friend they remember! Where Groot goes, Rocket won't be far behind - but he's not happy to see the Guardians! Where has he been all this time? What's happened to him? And can the team ever recover? Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2023) #1-5. Rated T+

(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Alex Lins, Kev Walker (CA) Marco Checchetto The secrets of Grootfall revealed! One year ago, the Guardians were more than a team - they were the galaxy's heroes! But now they're outlaws - guns for hire roaming the frontier in the vain hope of stopping one of their own. How did the Guardians fall, and what changed Groot into the monster he's become? As Emperor Hulkling and Wiccan try to safeguard the Kree/Skrull Empire from the Grootfall, is this the beginning of a new Guardians of the Galaxy? Meanwhile, none have been changed more by this ordeal than Mantis. What fractured her, and what secrets has she been keeping from the team? It's time to deal with the past, and only one thing can help: an Infinity Stone! After the Grootfall, will there be a Grootrise? Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2023) #6-10 and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ANNUAL (2024) #1. Rated T+

(W) Jim Shooter, Various (A) George Perez, Various (CA) Jim Valentino Artistic superstar Jim Valentino revitalizes the original Guardians of the Galaxy! As the Guardians of the Galaxy pursue a cosmic threat named Korvac from the 31st century back to the present day, it will take an awesome assemblage of Avengers to help them save all of reality! Trapped in their past, the Guardians share adventures with Spider-Man, the Thing and Ms. Marvel. But can they make their way back home? And if they do, are they ready for?Taserface?! As Major Victory leads the Guardians on a quest to find Captain America's long-lost shield, their mission pits them against Iron Man's twisted legacy, the marauding alien cyborgs called the Stark and the intergalactic thieves known as Force! COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) 167-168, 170-177, 181; Ms. Marvel (1977) 23; Marvel Team-Up (1972) 86; Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 61-63, 69; Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 1-6 Rated T+

(W) Erica Schultz (A/CA) Michael Dowling The masked sensation Hallows' Eve gets her own series! Spinning out of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and the epic 'Dark Web' storyline, Janine Godbe has a bag of super-powered disguises and a chip on her shoulder. Each mask gives her different monstrous powers - ghosts, vampires, werewolves and so many more. But is she a monster herself? Or is she just misunderstood? Janine soon finds herself on the run from the police, but there's someone else after her, too - because like most of her life, every step forward for Hallows' Eve leads to five steps back. And waiting there is Spider-Man! Janine must return to the place where it all began: the Beyond Corporation. And Maxine Danger will put her in her toughest spot yet. Can Hallows' Eve survive to rescue her love Ben Reilly, A.K.A. Chasm, from his prison cell? Collecting HALLOWS' EVE #1-5. Rated T+

(W) Matt Fraction (A) David Aja, More (CA) Alex Ross Matt Fraction and David Aja's complete, acclaimed run in a single sharpshooting volume! With Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, Clint Barton continues his fight for justice - and good rooftop BBQs! He's hoping for some downtime from being one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes - but when the apartment building he's moved into, and the neighbors he's befriended, are threatened by a tracksuit-wearing, dog-abusing gang of Eastern European mobsters who say 'bro' an awful lot, Clint must stand up and defend his new adopted family - any way he can. It's Hawkguy, Katie-Kate, Pizza Dog and friends against the Clown, Madame Masque, the Tracksuit Draculas and more in a fantastic, Eisner Award-winning reinvention of the arrowed Avenger! Bro, you read this book. Okay, bro? Collecting HAWKEYE (2012) #1-22 and ANNUAL #1, and YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #6. Rated T+

Matt Fraction and David Aja's critically acclaimed run in a single sharpshooting volume! With Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, Clint Barton continues his fight for justice - and good rooftop BBQs! He's hoping for some downtime from being one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes - but when the apartment building he's moved into, and the neighbors he's befriended, are threatened by a tracksuit-wearing, dog-abusing gang of Eastern European mobsters who say 'bro' an awful lot, Clint must stand up and defend his new adopted family?any way he can. It's Hawkguy, Katie-Kate, Pizza Dog and friends against the Clown, Madame Masque, the Tracksuit Draculas and more in a fantastic, Eisner Award-winning reinvention of the arrowed Avenger! Bro, you read this book. Okay, bro? Collecting HAWKEYE (2012) #1-22 and ANNUAL #1, and YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #6. Rated T+

(W) Tom DeFalco, Various (A) Mark D. Bright, Various (CA) Bob Layton The true origin of Hawkeye! Everybody knows that young Clint Barton joined a traveling carnival, where the Swordsman took him under his wing. But why did the legendary blade-wielder teach Clint archery? That's where Trick Shot comes in - the one man Hawkeye hoped he would never see again! But now he's back, and he's issued a death challenge to his one-time prot?g?! Meanwhile, Hawkeye gets hired by Silver Sable and goes up against some of the Marvel Universe's deadliest villains: the Red Skull, Doctor Octopus, the Abomination and - the Orb! But Clint's marital difficulties with Mockingbird aren't helped when his old girlfriend the Black Widow calls for his aid! Plus: The solo spotlight turns to Clint's fellow Avengers - including Moon Knight, the Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, the Black Panther and Namor! Collecting SOLO AVENGERS #1-20 and AVENGERS SPOTLIGHT #21. Rated T

(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Leonardo Romero (CA) Julian Totino Tedesco Hawkeye finally gets a lead on the top-secret case that brought her to Los Angeles in the first place - but to solve this mystery, Kate Bishop will have to take a good hard look at who she is and where she came from. Is she really ready to face the ghosts of her past? Maybe fixing things for a young client with oddly similar problems will help her fix herself! Probably not, though. At least she'll get to punch through her frustrations courtesy of the Worst. Fight. Club. Ever. But when her friends get in trouble and need a helping hand from Hawkeye, she always comes through - right? So when she doesn't, something must be really off. Who is this fake Kate, and what has she done with the real deal? Collecting HAWKEYE (2016) #7-12. Rated T+

Mockingbird is back! Hawkeye, the world's greatest marksman, is reunited with his ex-wife! Thought dead for years, the superspy Mockingbird is eager to punch some bad guys. But when Clint tags along on her mission, can they ignore their feelings long enough to save the day? Or will old foes Crossfire and the Phantom Rider destroy them first? Plus: When Mockingbird is targeted for death along with Hawkeye's former flame the Black Widow, Hawk and Mock must discover who's killing Marvel's superspies - and the shock ending will leave Clint blindsided! It's high-octane action and intrigue as Hawkeye and Mockingbird take on the world's biggest threats - and each other! Collecting NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #1-4, HAWKEYE & MOCKINGBIRD #1-6, WIDOWMAKER #1-4, HAWKEYE: BLINDSPOT #1-4, HAWKEYE & MOCKINGBIRD SKETCHBOOK, and material from DARK REIGN: NEW NATION and ENTER THE HEROIC AGE. Rated T+

(W) Christopher Cantwell (A) Ruairi Coleman, Alex Lins (CA) Pere Perez Hellcat is back! Patsy is living in San Francisco - in a house haunted by the ghost of her mother. But when someone close to her best frenemy Hedy is murdered, Hellcat is the prime suspect! Patsy must prove her innocence while evading both the police and the supernatural Sleepwalkers. But how does her demonic ex, Daimon Hellstrom, figure into all of this?! As Patsy's investigation continues, she uncovers even more bizarre layers to the crime - and a far greater evil than she could have ever imagined lurking in the shadows! Things are about to go from bad to hellish for Hellcat - literally! With her very humanity at stake, can Patsy overcome the powers of darkness that have been unleashed? Collecting IRON MAN/HELLCAT ANNUAL #1 and HELLCAT (2023) #1-5. Rated T+

From hell he came! Exorcist Daimon Hellstrom has a secret: By night, he is the Son of Satan! Golden trident in hand and pentagram on his chest, Hellstrom is out to confront his evil father - but will he make the scene in time to save Johnny Blaze, the flaming-skulled Ghost Rider? Experience Hellstrom's early exploits - including his uncanny origin, his demonic battles against Satan himself and even his first clash with his sister, the succubus called Satana! Plus: As Hellstrom finds a place for himself on Marvel's wildest non-team, the Defenders, he falls for Patsy Walker - the fittingly named Hellcat! But can romance blossom for a man with a soul as dark as Hellstrom's? Collecting GHOST RIDER (1973) #1-2, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) #12-13 and #24, SON OF SATAN #8 and DEFENDERS (1972) #92 and #120-121.

(W) Rafael Nieves, Len Kaminski (A) Michael Bair, More (CA) Derek Yaniger The Son of Satan is back - and there's hell to pay! Daimon Hellstrom has long struggled with his nature and his evil parentage. He's been an adventurer, a hero and a Defender - even a husband to Patsy 'Hellcat' Walker. But that was years ago. Now storm clouds gather as Hellstrom walks among mortal men once more - for his new path is one of death and damnation! Unholy threats are on the rise, and the cynical, embittered Hellstrom is the only one who can combat them - if he can survive the many tricks his father's kingdom has in store! Hellstrom encounters Gabriel the Devil-Hunter, Doctor Strange, the Gargoyle and more as he battles demonic doppelgangers, murderous mortals, faith healers and damned souls. But what will happen when Hellstrom goes to Hell? Collecting HELLSTORM: PRINCE OF LIES #1-11. Rated T+

(W) Ben Percy (A) Julius Ohta (CA) Ryan Stegman HELLVERINE is what happens when Wolverine gains the vengeful powers of Ghost Rider - and now he gets his very own solo series! Because you demanded it - the return of the Hellverine! When a demonic force known as Bagra-Ghul first came to Earth, it brought Logan and Johnny Blaze together to hunt it before it possessed Wolverine and imbued him with the flaming-Adamantium-skulled power of a Ghost Rider! But now, in the present day, what event will put the Hellverine back on the streets? And is he slashing his hellfire claws for good or evil? COLLECTING: Hellverine (2024) 1-4 Rated T+

'Hello hero, are you for hire?' With those words, Misty Knight enlists streetwise vigilantes to tackle the jobs no other super-team will. When she calls, people listen - including Falcon, Black Widow, Ghost Rider, Silver Sable, Moon Knight and Paladin! But while Misty takes control, the Puppet Master might be pulling strings of his own. Can Iron Fist and Punisher help her uncover the truth? The events of Fear Itself and Spider-Island call for some serious street-level do-gooding; luckily, Misty's little black book is crammed full of costumed contractors like Spider-Man, Black Panther, Satana, Shroud and Daimon Hellstrom! But when the manipulative Purple Man unleashes his Villains for Hire, she'll need a whole new recruitment policy: fight fire with fire! Collecting HEROES FOR HIRE (2011) #1-12, SPIDER-ISLAND: HEROES FOR HIRE and VILLAINS FOR HIRE #0.1 and #1-4. Rated T+

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Kyle Hotz, Max Fiumara (CA) Kyle Hotz With great powe ...comes great opportunity. With a pregnant girlfriend, a demanding mistress and an institutionalized mother to care for, Parker Robbins can barely make ends meet. So when the smalltime crook finds mystical apparel that grants him strange powers, he decides to forgo organized crime for the more prestigious and financially rewarding world of costumed villainy. Is the Marvel Universe ready to meet?the Hood?! Norman Osborn sure is - and when his Dark Reign begins, Parker has a major role to play as a tough-talking crime boss organizing NYC's super villains - while wheeling and dealing with the likes of Loki and Doctor Doom! But what price is Parker paying for his rapid climb up the ladder of infamy? And what terrible secret lies behind the source of his powers? Collecting THE HOOD #1-6, DARK REIGN: THE HOOD #1-5 and material from DARK REIGN: THE CABAL. Explicit Content

(W) Chris Claremont, Various (A) Aaron Lopresti, Various (CA) Mike Perkins Return to the world of HOUSE OF M, where mutants rule and familiar heroes lead new, unfamiliar lives! In a prelude to the event, Professor X and Magneto struggle to help the Scarlet Witch?and in the aftermath, the New Avengers face an unimaginably powerful new threat! Then, the House of M's history is revealed as the fugitive Luke Cage assembles the band of rebels who will come to be called the Avengers! But how exactly did Magneto conquer Earth? And which human villains will the Hood recruit as his Masters of Evil? Plus: On Doctor Doom's Battleworld, the House of Magnus is a house divided! Collecting EXCALIBUR (2004) #8-14, NEW AVENGERS (2004) #16-20, HOUSE OF M: AVENGERS #1-5, CIVIL WAR: HOUSE OF M #1-5, HOUSE OF M: MASTERS OF EVIL #1-4, WHAT IF? SPIDER-MAN: HOUSE OF M, HOUSE OF M (2015) #1-4 and material from WHAT IF? HOUSE OF M. Rated T+

(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Pepe Larraz, R. B. Silva (CA) Pepe Larraz The next great evolution of the X-Men! 'While you slept, the world changed.' With those words, Professor X announces to the people of Earth the new mutant nation of Krakoa. It is a safe haven for all Homo superior, with its own rules and its own language. In return for international recognition, Xavier will offer humanity great scientific advancements born of Krakoa's unique flora. But the time for integration has ended. Xavier's old dream is dead - and now a new one begins. Is mutantkind's greatest enemy the prejudice of humans or the cold artificial intelligences that await a hundred - even a thousand - years from now? Visionary writer Jonathan Hickman (FANTASTIC FOUR, AVENGERS, SECRET WARS) transforms mutantkind's past, present and future - and sets the stage for the Dawn of X! Collecting HOUSE OF X #1-6 and POWERS OF X #1-6. Rated T+

Have you ever wanted to create characters that look like they belong on the big screen? Now you can! In this exclusive in-depth hardcover, you'll learn tips and tricks from some of the industry's best concept artists. Ryan Meinerding, Andy Park and the other artists behind Marvel Studios' Visual Development department will share their methods for creating iconic designs for all your favorite characters, from Captain America to Black Panther and more! Learn their favorite tools of the trade, their tips for visual character development and their process of collaborating with other artists on the team, as well as the Costume and Props departments, to create seamless film designs! All Ages

(W) Christopher Hastings, Various (A) Scott Koblish, Various (CA) David Nakayama Presenting a universal gateway into the House of Ideas! Comic books can sometimes be like a foreign language to the uninitiated - with their own unique storytelling tools, visual shorthand and narrative conventions. Many clever cartoonists and scribes have shared their theories on the grammar of comics, but it's never been done in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Get ready, because Mysterio has trapped Spider-Man inside a comic book - and Spidey's going to help you navigate through the gutters, balloons, panels, pencils and more! Plus: See how top talents speak the 'language of comics' in action-packed adventures featuring Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Ms. Marvel, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur! Collecting HOW TO READ COMICS THE MARVEL WAY #1-4, MS. MARVEL (2014) #1, ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1, MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR #1 and SPIDEY #1. Ages 10 & Up

(W) Donny Cates, Various (A) Ryan Ottley, Martin Coccolo (CA) Ryan Ottley Bruce Banner thinks he finally has total control of his emerald alter ego - but unexpected variables can arise at any time, and there are some things even his brilliant mind cannot imagine. As Bruce hurtles deep into outer space on a dangerous quest, he's about to find out that the Hulk isn't alone! When mysterious circumstances bring him into conflict with Thor, can a more-powerful-than-ever God of Thunder triumph against a Bruce Banner who can now control his rage? And will Iron Man regret coming between these two titans? Then, as Banner's space odyssey continues, an entire planet of Hulk-like creatures may offer the paradise he's been looking for - or a new nightmare waiting to unfold! Get ready to meet Titan, the Hulk's Hulk! Collecting HULK (2021) #1-14, HULK VS. THOR: BANNER OF WAR ALPHA, THOR (2020) #26, and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021: AVENGERS/HULK and THOR (2020) #25. Rated T+

(W) Donny Cates, Various (A) Ryan Ottley, Martin Coccolo (CA) Ryan Ottley Bruce Banner thinks he finally has total control of his emerald alter ego - but unexpected variables can arise at any time, and there are some things even his brilliant mind cannot imagine. As Bruce hurtles deep into outer space on a dangerous quest, he's about to find out that the Hulk isn't alone! When mysterious circumstances bring him into conflict with Thor, can a more-powerful-than-ever God of Thunder triumph against a Bruce Banner who can now control his rage? And will Iron Man regret coming between these two titans? Then, as Banner's space odyssey continues, an entire planet of Hulk-like creatures may offer the paradise he's been looking for - or a new nightmare waiting to unfold! Get ready to meet Titan, the Hulk's Hulk! Collecting HULK (2021) #1-14, HULK VS. THOR: BANNER OF WAR ALPHA, THOR (2020) #26, and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021: AVENGERS/HULK and THOR (2020) #25. Rated T+

(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Ryan Ottley Look to the stars as the next exciting era of HULK begins! The gamma-powered creative team of Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley takes on the Hulk - and the results are sure to be incredible! The Hulk's uncontrollable rage has reached a new level - and nobody, including the Avengers, is prepared to handle it. But is it really the Hulk that people should fear, or is another factor at play? Bruce Banner thinks he finally has total control of his emerald alter ego - and in fact, he might. But variables can happen at any time, and this one is something even his brilliant mind couldn't have imagined. Now, as Bruce hurtles deep into outer space on a dangerous quest, he's about to find out that the Hulk isn't alone! Collecting HULK (2021) #1-6 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021 (AVENGERS/HULK). Rated T+

(W) Donny Cates, Ryan Ottley (A/CA) Ryan Ottley Journey to a Hulk Planet! Thoroughly shaken by his battle with Thor - and by Titan's impact on his friends - Bruce Banner finds what should be the ultimate paradise: an entire planet of Hulk-like creatures thriving under the heat of a gamma star. But even at the center of a civilization that worships him, Bruce can't shake thoughts of the past - and he should know by now that he can never find peace for long. For Titan, the darkest part of the Hulk, refuses to remain caged like an animal. And when Titan finally breaks free, he'll be looking for a vicious and violent fight! It's the mind-blowing finale to Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley's blockbuster saga of Starship Hulk! Collecting HULK (2021) #9-14. Rated T+

(W/A/CA) Jim Rugg The acclaimed GRAND DESIGN franchise continues with the Monster...and the Madness! Writer/artist Jim Rugg follows in the tradition of Ed Piskor and Tom Scioli by unfurling the full saga of the Incredible Hulk, from the very beginning to the present day! From Bruce Banner's volatile upbringing to the fateful gamma bomb detonation that changed everything - to years of anger, smashing and just wanting to be left alone! He's been a hero...a hate figure...even a world-breaker. Now witness the biggest moments in the Hulk's history - through the eyes of a single visionary storyteller! You'll never look at Bruce Banner the same way again! Collecting HULK: GRAND DESIGN - MONSTER and HULK: GRAND DESIGN - MADNESS. Rated T

(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Ed McGuinness, Arthur Adams (CA) Ed McGuinness Red alert! There's a sadistic new red-skinned Hulk in the Marvel Universe, with keen intelligence and a radioactive touch! Who or what is he? And with Marvel's heroes powerless against him, will it take a Hulk to catch a Hulk? It's an explosive battle as the red and green Hulks collide! But even as a pack of wild Wendigos attacks Bruce Banner, She-Hulk recruits a cavalry of super heroines including Valkyrie, Thundra, Ms. Marvel and Storm! Plus: The Defenders reassemble to take down the Red Hulk, but he's got a team of his own! All this and a shock ending that changes the Hulk's life forever! Guest-starring Iron Man, Thor, Moon Knight, Spider-Man, Doc Samson, Rick Jones and Norman Osborn! Collecting HULK (2008) #1-12, KING-SIZE HULK #1, and material from INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) #600 and WOLVERINE (2003) #50. Rated T+