The legendary creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale share a groundbreaking and uniquely colorful perspective on the origin of the Incredible Hulk! Before the world knew Bruce Banner was the Hulk. Before Bruce confessed his love to Betty Ross. Before the Hulk was green — there was HULK: GRAY. The explosion of the Gamma Bomb tore Banner’s life apart, unleashing the strongest creature on Earth: the Incredible Hulk! But no matter how powerful he became, his heart still could be shattered by Betty Ross — the daughter of his greatest enemy, General "Thunderbolt" Ross. The Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale offers their ever-insightful look into the foundation of Marvel Comics’ most popular heroes, unraveling the Hulk’s origin — and uncovering a secret that will change the way we look at Bruce Banner forever! COLLECTING: Hulk: Gray (2003) 1-6

Revisit Spider-Man's incredible early days through the unique Loeb & Sale lens! 'It's about remembering someone so important to me I was going to spend the rest of my life with her.' What Peter Parker didn't know was that Gwen Stacy would only get to spend the rest of her life with him. This is the story of how they fell in love - or more appropriately, how they almost didn't! Spider-Man's been unmasked by the Green Goblin himself - now it's Spidey's turn to do the unmasking. To get the girl of his dreams, Peter must run a gauntlet of the Goblin, the Rhino, the Lizard, two Vultures and a mysterious man in the shadows controlling everything. But will the biggest hurdle of all be Mary Jane Watson? Collecting SPIDER-MAN: BLUE #1-6. Rated T+

(W) Jeph Loeb (A/CA) Tim Sale Loeb and Sale work their magic on an American icon! For Steve Rogers, the hardest thing about being a man out of time is being a man without a best friend. As Captain America comes to terms with his loss, he longs for the black-and-white moral simplicity of World War II: Bucky Barnes charging fearlessly into battle at his side. The Howling Commandos right behind. Odds against them, lives on the line, taking the fight to the greatest evil of all. The Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (DAREDEVIL: YELLOW, SPIDER-MAN: BLUE, HULK: GRAY) revisit the glory days of Captain America and Bucky in a classic tale of a friendship forged in war - one that looks more stunning than ever on the oversized pages of a Gallery Edition! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHITE #0-5. Rated T+

(W) Mike Carlin & Various (A) Brent Anderson, More (CA) Brent Anderson A new world for the jungle lord! A hunt for his four-legged friend Zabu takes Ka-Zar beyond the Savage Land and into the ancient paradise of Pangea! From shining citadels to the lofty heights of the Aerie, it's a land filled with newfound friends - and fresh dangers! Caught between bird-people and pterons, will Kevin Plunder meet his end or find new love? Either way, things will soon get complicated between Ka-Zar and Shanna the She-Devil. But Shanna isn't short of other suitors herself, including? Spider-Man?! And abandon all hope when Ka-Zar faces a twisted version of Dante's Inferno! This fresh hell comes complete with a Minotaur, Cerberus?and the demonic Belasco! Plus: Alien nightmares, a jungle wedding and tiger tales of Zabu in this complete collection of a series that, like the Savage Land, is a hidden gem! Collecting KA-ZAR THE SAVAGE #1-34. Rated T+

(W) Bruce Jones & Various (A) Brent Anderson, More (CA) Brent Anderson A new world for the jungle lord! A hunt for his four-legged friend Zabu takes Ka-Zar beyond the Savage Land and into the ancient paradise of Pangea! From shining citadels to the lofty heights of the Aerie, it's a land filled with newfound friends - and fresh dangers! Caught between bird-people and pterons, will Kevin Plunder meet his end or find new love? Either way, things will soon get complicated between Ka-Zar and Shanna the She-Devil. But Shanna isn't short of other suitors herself, including? Spider-Man?! And abandon all hope when Ka-Zar faces a twisted version of Dante's Inferno! This fresh hell comes complete with a Minotaur, Cerberus?and the demonic Belasco! Plus: Alien nightmares, a jungle wedding and tiger tales of Zabu in this complete collection of a series that, like the Savage Land, is a hidden gem! Collecting KA-ZAR THE SAVAGE #1-34. Rated T+

(W) Stan Lee, Various (A) Jack Kirby, Various (CA) Kael Ngu A timeless threat! Kang the Conqueror, the time-traveling despot determined to rule the timestream, has menaced the Avengers and Fantastic Four for years. But when the Vision tries a new strategy against their longtime nemesis, he ignites a temporal war - and Kang's first strike is a killer! Can a team of Avengers gathered from across time save history? Plus: Kang sends Kamala Khan back to the Avengers' earliest days; battles symbiotic threats with Spider-Man, Rocket Raccoon, the Black Knight and Monica Rambeau; and targets Moon Knight's patron, Khonshu! And can the FF survive when Kang's many personas - from Rama-Tut to Immortus - unite against them? Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #19; AVENGERS (1963) #8; ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS #13; AVENGERS (2016) #1-6; AVENGERS: BACK TO BASICS #5-6; MOON KNIGHT ANNUAL (2019) #1; SYMBIOTE SPIDER-MAN: KING IN BLACK #1-5; TIMELESS #1; and material from FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) #35. Rated T+

(W/A) Taigami (CA) Gerardo Sandoval The breakout star of DEATH OF THE VENOMVERSE gets his own book! Japan, 977. Kintaro was once just a normal young boy - until the symbiotic being Clinter bonded with him, forming Kid Venom! Together they have made their presence known to the evil symbiotes taking people hostage, but who else has their eye on Kintaro and his symbiote? New allies join forces to protect their city against the unknown! Could the mysterious item Kintaro finds hold the key to the Multiverse? If so, only Kid Venom can unlock it! But who shall stand in his way? The world of Kid Venom expands as new characters and dangers are revealed! Collecting KID VENOM: ORIGINS and KID VENOM (2024) #1-4. Rated T+

(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Ryan Stegman Darkness reigns! After a campaign of terror across the galaxy, Knull reaches Earth - and he hasn't come alone! With an army of hundreds of thousands of symbiote dragons at his command, the King in Black is a force unlike any Earth's heroes have ever faced. Eddie Brock, A.K.A. Venom, has seen firsthand the chaos that even one of Knull's monsters can wreak. Can anyone possibly survive this onslaught? Outgunned and outmanned, Earth's heroes are reeling. It will take everything they've got to face the God of the Abyss as he ensnares the planet in everlasting darkness! Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman present the definitive chapter in their three-year-long VENOM saga that changed everything you thought you knew about symbiotes - and they're raising the stakes for the entire Marvel Universe! Hail to the king! Collecting KING IN BLACK #1-5. 144 PGS./Rated T+

(W) Dan Abnett, John Tomlinson (A) Gary Erskine, More (CA) Alan Davis Since the days of King Arthur, the mystical Green Knight has been the protector and embodiment of Britain. Now, as Earth faces environmental disaster, several unlikely champions - including detective Dai Thomas, reporter Kate McClellan and writer Ben Gallagher - find themselves empowered to protect the land! But what are the mysterious spirits of the Pendragon? And can these newly minted heroes - along with Union Jack and WWII hero Albion - unravel the mystery of the Omni-Corporation and stave off the arcane evil of the Bane? It's a moody and suspenseful thriller as only Marvel UK can provide! And when the Knights formally become a superteam, they'll face the menaces of Mys-Tech, Baron Blood, Death's Head II - and the Bane's terrifying master, the Red Lord! Collecting KNIGHTS OF PENDRAGON (1990) #1-18, KNIGHTS OF PENDRAGON (1992) #1-15, MYS-TECH WARS #1-4 and DARK GUARD #1-4. Rated T+

(W) Erica Schultz (A) Belviso, Giada (CA) Elena Casagrande 'Laura Kinney - once known as X-23, now inheritor of the mantle of Wolverine - takes the fight to those who stand as enemies to mutantkind! Eisner Award nominated writer Erica Shultz (Moon Knight, Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil) brings Laura Kinney from Ultimate Assasin to Ultimate Mutant Protector! THE BEST THERE IS AT WHAT SHE DOES! Laura Kinney was bred to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She's long left that life behind - but as she encounters mutants being forced to use their powers against their will, this Wolverine takes it upon herself to right these wrongs no matter who stands in her way! And that includes Daredevil, the Woman Without Fear! With antimutant hatred at an all-time high, Laura must sniff out a terrorist plot before it leads to human deaths - and mutants taking the blame! If Wolverine and Daredevil can't quell the unrest in the city, an even more explosive result may derail mutant-human relations forever! Plus: When Bucky Barnes needs to track down a renegade scientist, who bette

(W) Erica Schultz (A) Giada Belviso (CA) Elena Casagrande Laura Kinney - once known as X-23, now inheritor of the mantle of Wolverine - takes the fight to those who stand as enemies to mutantkind!Eisner Award nominated writer Erica Shultz (Moon Knight, Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil) brings Laura Kinney from Ultimate Assasin to Ultimate Mutant Protector!The Wolverine family tree can get pretty complex, but what could be more perfect than Laura Kinney living happily with her doting father (by the name of Logan) and her beloved sister (the incomparable Gabby)? In fact, wouldn't leaving behind her life of death and assassination mean living the dream? Or is it the perfect trap?COLLECTING: Laura Kinney: Wolverine (2024) 6-10

She's one of the mightiest heroes not just on Earth but in the entire galaxy! Now learn exactly how Carol Danvers became the woman she is - the Avenger she is - in the definitive origin of Captain Marvel! When sudden, crippling anxiety attacks sideline Carol in the middle of a fight, she finds herself reliving memories of a life she thought was far behind her. You can't outrun where you're from - and sometimes, you have to go home again. But while Carol takes a temporary leave from duty to unravel her past, trouble comes looking for her. A weapon has been unleashed, and Carol's sleepy coastal town is about to become the center of its world. But there are skeletons in Captain Marvel's closet - and what she discovers will change her entire life! Collecting LIFE OF CAPTAIN MARVEL (2018) #1-5. Rated T+

(W) Chris Elopoulos, Audrey Loeb (A) Ig Guara, Various (CA) Karl Kerschl Pet Avengers assemble! And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth's mightiest heroes were?totally unaware of a threat greater than all of them could handle. And on that day, the Inhumans' teleporting dog, Lockjaw, scoured the world to assemble a team of animals to fight the foes no single beast could withstand! Strap on your collar for the adventures of Lockjaw, Throg the Frog of Thunder, Lockheed the dragon, Falcon's bird Redwing, Hairball the bouncing cat, Zabu the saber-tooth tiger and the unbelievable Ms. Lion: the Pet Avengers! But will Devil Dinosaur answer the call to battle? Can the team keep the Infinity Gems away from Thanos? And what happens when Throg discovers a threat to the mythical creatures of the Dream Realm? Collecting LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS #1-4 and LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS UNLEASHED #1-4.

(W) Al Ewing, Jason Aaron (A) Lee Garbett, More (CA) Lee Garbett As Asgardia's one-man secret service, Loki is ready to lie, cheat and steal his way through the most treacherous missions the All-Mother can throw at him - starting with a heart-stopping heist at Avengers Tower! Loki takes on Lorelei in Monte Carlo's casinos, heads to the ancient past on a quest for a magical sword and puts together a crew to crack the deepest dungeons of Asgardia itself! Plus: Axis pits him against the brutish Thor, god of evil! But who is King Loki? What vile scheme has he been brewing all this time? And what does this shadowy king's very existence mean for our Loki? Collecting LOKI: AGENT OF ASGARD (2014) 1-17, ORIGINAL SIN (2014) 5.1-5.5, material from ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE (2014) 1. Rated T+

A forgotten hero returns - but will the truth behind his exile consume the world? Only the New Mutants can help young Loki now! Then, civil war breaks out among the British Manchester Gods! Even with Loki's aid, can Merlyn, King Arthur and Captain Britain prevail? And what does Hela want with the Holy Grail?! When the cursed Vanir return and declare war on Asgardia, Surtur's fire rages across the nine worlds! A desperate Loki journeys into the heart of Surtur's fiery kingdom, but the godling's future and past collide when Thor becomes trapped in the underworld - and the terrible truth about young Loki is finally revealed! Plus: Experience the ultimate mischievous team-up between Loki and Mister Sinister! Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (2011) #637-645, EXILED #1, NEW MUTANTS (2009) #42-43, MIGHTY THOR (2011) #18-21 and material from A+X #5. Rated T+

Celebrate the God of Mischief's classic villainy in a volume full of diabolical deceit! Featuring every Loki appearance from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's legendary era of THOR - and more - it's a volume full of brotherly rivalry, deadly plots and wicked magic! Across the ages, Loki's tricks on Thor are a treat to read as he wreaks havoc on Asgard and Midgard - banishing Jane Foster to Limbo, trading spells with Doctor Strange and masterminding a Thor/Silver Surfer battle - and of course, causing the Avengers to first assemble! Bring on the wiliest bad guy of all! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #1; JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #111, #113 and #115-123; and THOR (1966) #153-157, #167, #173, #175-177, #179-181 and ANNUAL #2 - plus material from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #85, #88, #91-92, #94, #97, #100-104, #107-108, #110, #112, #114 and #124-125; THOR (1966) #126-129, #142 and #147-152; STRANGE TALES (1951) #123; TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #101; and SILVER SURFER (1968) #4. All Ages

Celebrate the God of Mischief's classic villainy in a volume full of diabolical deceit! Featuring every Loki appearance from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's legendary era of THOR - and more - it's a volume full of brotherly rivalry, deadly plots and wicked magic! Across the ages, Loki's tricks on Thor are a treat to read as he wreaks havoc on Asgard and Midgard - banishing Jane Foster to Limbo, trading spells with Doctor Strange and masterminding a Thor/Silver Surfer battle - and of course, causing the Avengers to first assemble! Bring on the wiliest bad guy of all! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #1; JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #111, #113 and #115-123; and THOR (1966) #153-157, #167, #173, #175-177, #179-181 and ANNUAL #2 - plus material from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #85, #88, #91-92, #94, #97, #100-104, #107-108, #110, #112, #114 and #124-125; THOR (1966) #126-129, #142 and #147-152; STRANGE TALES (1951) #123; TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #101; and SILVER SURFER (1968) #4. All Ages

Destiny in the stars! Emperor Dorrek VIII is the son of Kree hero Mar-Vell and the Skrull Princess Anelle. For years, he lived on Earth as the heroic Young Avenger called Hulkling, evading the clutches of both bloodthirsty empires. But his long-avoided destiny has caught up to him, and now Hulkling must take the throne! Elsewhere, the young Cotati called Quoi faces his hour of ascension! Will he become the Celestial Messiah, the role he was prophesized to play - or will his mother, Mantis, stand in his way? Plus: The Avenger called Swordsman may be long dead, but his shadow looms large across the galaxy! And in South America, Conan finds himself targeted by slavers from beyond the stars - and only Venom can help him avoid a grisly fate! Collecting LORDS OF EMPYRE: EMPEROR HULKLING, CELESTIAL MESSIAH and SWORDSMAN; and EMPYRE: SAVAGE AVENGERS. Rated T+

(W) Don McGregor, Various (A) George Tuska, Various (CA) Ron Wilson Luke Cage defends the streets of New York City, and even takes the fight to the outer boroughs, in this Epic Collection completing his solo adventures! He'll face menaces as tough as Moses Magnum, as bizarre as the Mace?and as infuriating as the Gem Theater's always-unpredictable vending machine! It's all set against the gritty streets of 1970s Times Square, a location as colorful as anything Marvel's minds have ever conjured up. Cage will also face an all-new and amped-up Chemistro; the Spear, who seeks to settle a score with the man who made Luke Cage bulletproof; and an adversary as unstoppable as death itself: the IRS! Also featuring the debut of Bill Foster as Giant-Man - and the one and only Piranha Jones! Collecting POWER MAN #24-47 and ANNUAL #1. Rated T

(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Ramon Bachs (CA) Canaan White Luke Cage stars in the street-level crossover you've been waiting for! In the wake of the Anti-Vigilante Act, New York's new mayor has been trying to save the city from behind a desk. But when the Big Apple descends into a full-on Gang War, Luke must use every power he has to protect the innocent and save his city! Cage goes undercover, dons a mask and takes his battle to the streets to track down a new generation of Spider-Slayers, bigger and deadlier than ever! But he won't be alone: Danny Rand, Jessica Jones and Cloak & Dagger join the fight for the soul of New York! But after breaking the anti-vigilante law, can Luke still be mayor? And more important, will he even want to be? Collecting LUKE CAGE: GANG WAR #1-4. Rated T+

(W) Peter David (A) German Peralta, Pasqual Ferry (CA) Carlos Pacheco The final chapter of Peter David's epic prequel trilogy! A.I.M., the Pantheon and even Doctor Doom have all fallen before his might. Finally, the Maestro - the gamma-spawned tyrant once known as the Hulk - can reign over his kingdom of Dystopia with a firm green fist. But there are greater threats still lurking in the arid landscape of this ruined Earth, and even the Maestro didn't count on the Abomination rising from the dead and forming an alliance with the Sub-Mariner and a vengeance-crazed Doom! When Emil Blonsky turns out to be just the opening salvo of a larger attack, can the Maestro continue to out-smash and outwit the forces that want him dead? Prepare for World War M! Collecting MAESTRO: WORLD WAR M #1-5. Rated T+

(W) Ashley Allen (A) Jesus H?rvas; German Peralta (CA) Pablo Villalobos The continuing solo adventures of Illyana Rasputin, the big-sword-wielding star of X-MEN!Madelyne Pryor, the Goblin Queen, comes to Magik for help to retain control of Limbo. But what kind of threat requires two queens of Limbo to defeat it? More importantly, what kind of trouble can Illyana and Madelyne get into together?! Then, to save their friend, Magik and her fellow former New Mutant Mirage have no choice but to seek help from the order his ancestors founded. But will Illyana's new power make her a perfect recruit or a natural hellraiser? And how will the traditional leader Dani Moonstar respond when Magik starts to take charge?COLLECTING: Magik (2025) #6-10

(W) J.M. Dematteis (A/CA) Todd Nauck A blast from the past, set when Magneto was headmaster of Xavier's School! Magneto may once have been the X-Men's fiercest foe - but when Professor X leaves the planet for life-saving treatment, the Master of Magnetism inherits a new title: teacher! The New Mutants suddenly find themselves under his tutelage, but can these young X-Men-in-training learn to take orders from a reforming super villain who's tried to kill them and their predecessors?! There are two sides to every story, and J.M. DeMatteis and Todd Nauck weave a tale that will show how Magneto was right?from a certain point of view. In fact, the mutant known as Irae has taken Magneto's lessons to heart in a way that will upend even his best strategies! Prepare to meet the Sisterhood of Evil Mutants! Collecting MAGNETO (2023) #1-4. Rated T+

(W) Steve Orlando (A) Andrea Broccardo (CA) Kael Ngu Steve Orlando's run on Marauders continues, tying into the huge blockbuster even A.X.E.: Judgement Day! As A.X.E. makes waves, the Marauders hold on for survival! The Progenitor has risen. Now he visits each and every one of us, and we're given a chance to justify our lives. Sounds heavy, right? The Marauders agree! Who proved their right to life? Who failed? And if we survive, just how excited is Orchis for a chance to scapegoat mutants for Earth's brush with destruction? All this?and Detective Lockheed! Collects MARAUDERS (2022) #6-10. Rated T+

(W/A) Various (CA) Kerry Gammill Long before the internet, True Believers of the 1980s got the inside scoop on Marvel's upcoming projects in the pages of MARVEL AGE! Now, the first three years' worth of this fan-favorite promotional magazine are reprinted in full - a veritable treasure trove of big-name interviews, previews of the major titles of 1982-1985, behind-the-scenes features, rare house ads, stunning covers and, of course, the classic cartoons of the legendary Fred Hembeck! All this, plus an exclusive in-universe Annual story covering the length and breadth of the Marvel Universe! Get ready for a nostalgic - and insightful - trip down memory lane to the Marvel Bullpen of the 1980s! MARVEL AGE was the official Marvel news magazine of its day, and old news can still be good news! Collecting MARVEL AGE #1-34 and ANNUAL #1. Rated T+

(W/A) Various (CA) Richard Howell Long before the internet, True Believers of the 1980s got the inside scoop on Marvel's upcoming projects in the pages of MARVEL AGE! Now, the first three years' worth of this fan-favorite promotional magazine are reprinted in full - a veritable treasure trove of big-name interviews, previews of the major titles of 1982-1985, behind-the-scenes features, rare house ads, stunning covers and, of course, the classic cartoons of the legendary Fred Hembeck! All this, plus an exclusive in-universe Annual story covering the length and breadth of the Marvel Universe! Get ready for a nostalgic - and insightful - trip down memory lane to the Marvel Bullpen of the 1980s! MARVEL AGE was the official Marvel news magazine of its day, and old news can still be good news! Collecting MARVEL AGE #1-34 and ANNUAL #1. Rated T+

(W) Mark Waid, Various (A) Alessandro Cappuccio, Various (CA) Gary Frank It's a celebration of the Marvel Age of Comics - and you are invited! Some of the most storied creators in Marvel history - and a sprinkling of new faces - explore the classic days of Marvel! J. Michael Straczynski and Kaare Andrews create the Marvel Universe in a backyard! Dan Slott and Michael Allred depict a crucial turning point for Captain Marvel! Rainbow Rowell and Shuma-Goraths! explore the blossoming relationship between Cyclops and Jean Grey! The original Human Torch finds his purpose thanks to Mark Waid and Alessandro Cappuccio! The Silver Surfer confronts Mephisto under the guidance of Steve McNiven! Plus: In special commemoration of Spider-Man, all-star creators including Jonathan Hickman, Kurt Busiek, Neil Gaiman, Jim Cheung, Olivier Coipel and Terry Dodson join the fun with new tales of AMAZING FANTASY! Collecting MARVEL AGE (2023) #1000 and AMAZING FANTASY (2022) #1000. Rated T+

Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel presents its latest blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork, behind-the-scenes photographs, production stills, and in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: THE ART OF THE MOVIE is a deluxe keepsake volume that provides an insider's look into the making of the wall-crawler's 2012 film directed by Marc Webb, and starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Martin Sheen and Sally Field!

The latest entry in Marvel's ART OF series is no small matter! Scott Lang has gone straight. No, seriously. Until Hope Van Dyne drags him back into a quest to save her mother - one that might put Scott's relationship with his daughter at risk. This collectible volume contains pages of full-color concept art, production designs and behind-the-scenes secrets from the filmmakers. Go behind the scenes of Marvel's next big hit! All Ages

Thanos has won. Half of all life in the universe has crumbled to dust. Now, the Avengers must fight the most important battle of their lives. It all comes down to this! Featuring concept art and exclusive interviews, The Art of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame showcases the work behind one of the biggest blockbusters in movie history and the culmination of 22 interconnected films. Explore page after page of script secrets and production designs that highlight the creativity of Marvel's talented filmmakers. With intricate concept art, full-color photography from the set and finished film and commentary from the filmmakers, this collectible will delight new and old fans alike. Go behind the scenes of the endgame with this gorgeous keepsake volume! All Ages

(W) Eleni Roussos Go behind the scenes of Spidey's next spectacular movie in this new keepsake volume continuing Marvel's popular ART OF THE MOVIE collection! Discover exclusive concept art, production stills and commentary from cast and crew as Marvel Studios and Sony team up to continue Spider-Man's Marvel Cinematic Universe adventures! All Ages

(W) Jess Harrold (A) Various (CA) Stuart Immonen The Force is strong with the artists who have continued the adventures of Luke, Leia, Han and the rest since Star Wars returned to Marvel! This stunning volume celebrates the talents who have illustrated some of the finest covers and stories set in the galaxy far, far away - including John Cassaday, Stuart Immonen, Leinil Francis Yu, Salvador Larroca and Mike Deodato Jr.! Filled with insights from the artists themselves and those who've worked with them, and featuring never-before-seen behind-the-scenes artwork, this gorgeous volume spotlights all your favorites - including Lando, Chewbacca and, of course, Darth Vader - as well as new characters such as Doctor Aphra, Sana Starros and the killer droids Triple-Zero and Beetee! Rated T

Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel presents its latest blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork, behind-the-scenes photographs, production stills, and in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, THE ART OF THOR: THE DARK WORLD provides an insider's look into the making of the highly anticipated film directed by Alan Taylor and starring Chris Hemsworth!

In August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR #1 hit newsstands, heralding a new take on super hero stories and the birth of the Silver Age Marvel Universe! But Marvel Comics had been around for years before that, publishing Western, romance, comedy, monster and science fiction titles - and in August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR was just one of over a dozen very different Marvel books! Now, sixty years later, experience the excitement of being a comic book fan in that momentous month with a complete collection of every issue that shared the shelves with FF #1, many never before reprinted! Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #73-74; KATHY #13; LIFE WITH MILLIE #13; PATSY WALKER #97; AMAZING ADVENTURES (1961) #6; FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1; KID COLT, OUTLAW #101; LINDA CARTER, STUDENT NURSE #2; MILLIE THE MODEL #105; STRANGE TALES (1951) #90; TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #23; TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #25; GUNSMOKE WESTERN #67; LOVE ROMANCES #96; TEEN-AGE ROMANCE #84; AMAZING ADULT FANTASY #7; PATSY AND HEDY #79; and RAWHIDE KID (1960) #25. All Ages

In August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR #1 hit newsstands, heralding a new take on super hero stories and the birth of the Silver Age Marvel Universe! But Marvel Comics had been around for years before that, publishing Western, romance, comedy, monster and science fiction titles - and in August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR was just one of over a dozen very different Marvel books! Now, sixty years later, experience the excitement of being a comic book fan in that momentous month with a complete collection of every issue that shared the shelves with FF #1, many never before reprinted! Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #73-74; KATHY #13; LIFE WITH MILLIE #13; PATSY WALKER #97; AMAZING ADVENTURES (1961) #6; FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1; KID COLT, OUTLAW #101; LINDA CARTER, STUDENT NURSE #2; MILLIE THE MODEL #105; STRANGE TALES (1951) #90; TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #23; TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #25; GUNSMOKE WESTERN #67; LOVE ROMANCES #96; TEEN-AGE ROMANCE #84; AMAZING ADULT FANTASY #7; PATSY AND HEDY #79; and RAWHIDE KID (1960) #25. All Ages

(W) Stan Lee, Various (A) Jack Kirby, Various (CA) Jack Kirby The month of August in 1961 was one of the most momentous in Marvel's history, laying the foundation for pop culture as it exists today - and this collection includes every comic book that released in that fateful month! In August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR #1 hit newsstands, heralding a new take on super hero stories and the birth of the Silver Age Marvel Universe! But Marvel Comics had been around for years before that, publishing Western, romance, comedy, monster and science fiction titles...and in August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR was just one of over a dozen very different Marvel books! Now, sixty years later, experience the excitement of being a comic book fan in that momentous month - with a complete collection of every issue that shared the shelves with FF #1, many never before reprinted! COLLECTING: Journey Into Mystery (1952) 73-74; Kathy (1959) 13; Life with Millie (1960) 13; Patsy Walker (1945) 97; Amazing Adventures (1961) 6; Fantastic Four (1961) 1; Kid Colt, Outlaw (1949) 101; Linda Carter, Student Nurse (1961) 2; Mi

(W) Mike O'Sullivan, The Ohotmu Team (CA) Dave Johnson Level 7 access granted! Just as the MCU exploded onto TV screens, the Guidebooks expand their coverage to take on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Marvel's Agent Carter - including an ALL-NEW exclusive chapter on S.H.I.E.L.D. Season Four! We reveal everything you need to know about the past and present of S.H.I.E.L.D., from the early days of Agent Peggy Carter's SSR to Agent Phil Coulson's ragtag team! Featuring fact sheets, comic-book counterparts, behind-the-scenes artwork and production stills, this Guidebook is packed with profiles of all the major players, including Carter; Coulson; Daisy Johnson, a.k.a. Quake, A.K.A. Skye; Melinda May; Leo Fitz; Jemma Simmons; and Grant Ward. Plus: Howard Stark, Edwin Jarvis, Deathlok, Ghost Rider, the Inhumans and more! Collecting GUIDEBOOK TO THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE - MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. SEASON ONE, TWO, THREE and FOUR; and MARVEL'S AGENT CARTER SEASON ONE and TWO.

(W) Mike O'Sullivan, The Ohotmu Team (A) Various (CA) Stephanie Hans The official handbook of the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes you all the way through Phase One and to the dawn of Phase Two! Filled with fact sheets, movie-to-comic comparisons, behind-the-scenes art and production stills, this volume details the first eight blockbuster Marvel movies - from 2008's Iron Man to 2013's Thor: The Dark World. In-depth character profiles give you the whole story on heroes like Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, War Machine, Hawkeye and more; deadly villains including Abomination, Loki, Red Skull and Mandarin; and a universe of supporting characters such as Nick Fury, Bucky Barnes, Peggy Carter and Phil Coulson! It's your indispensable MCU guide! Collecting GUIDEBOOK TO THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE - MARVEL'S IRON MAN, MARVEL'S INCREDIBLE HULK, MARVEL'S IRON MAN 2, MARVEL'S THOR, MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS, MARVEL'S IRON MAN 3 and MARVEL'S THOR: THE DARK WORLD. Rated T+

The official guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes you from the world-changing events of 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier - all the way to an ALL-NEW exclusive chapter covering 2017's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Filled with fact sheets, movie-to-comic comparisons, behind-the-scenes art and production stills, this volume's in-depth character profiles give you the whole story on heroes like Vision, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, Black Panther and Mantis; updates on classic Avengers like Captain America and Iron Man; and the lowdown on lowlifes like Hydra, Ronan, Ultron, Crossbones and Dormammu! It's the ultimate FYI for the MCU! Collecting GUIDEBOOK TO THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE - MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, MARVEL'S AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, MARVEL'S ANT-MAN, MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, MARVEL'S DOCTOR STRANGE and MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2. Rated T+

(W) Joe Simon & Various (A) Jack Kirby & Various (CA) Stephane Roux The Marvel Universe has always reflected the world outside your window - from the moment Captain America charged into battle in World War II, to the present day! Marvel's characters face relevant and real-life issues alongside their extraordinary adventures - from grappling with alcoholism, to participating in politics, to celebrating diversity and everything in between! These powerful stories from Marvel's 80-year history feature iconic heroes tackling heavy-hitting subjects including drug abuse, teen suicide, HIV, terrorism, school shootings and more. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 97, HOWARD THE DUCK (1976) 8, IRON MAN (1968) 128, NEW MUTANTS (1983) 45, ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) 106, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) 303, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) 420, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 36, CAPTAIN AMERICA (2002) 1, ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) 51, MS. MARVEL (2015) 13, CHAMPIONS (2016) 24; material from CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS 2, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 583. Rated T+