(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+
Drawn from Earth across the stars, the Marvel Universe's greatest villains and heroes are set against one another by the mysterious and unbelievably powerful Beyonder, with the winner promised the ultimate prize. But as battle lines are drawn, new alliances forged and old enemies clash, one among them is not willing to settle for anything less than godhood. Can even the combined might of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men prevent Dr. Doom from becoming the most powerful being in the universe? Collecting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #1-12. Rated T
Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios films are not only the enduring voices of the Super Heroes themselves, but also the diverse visions of Marvel's writers, artists, actors and filmmakers. The MARVEL: UNIVERSE OF SUPER HEROES catalog spotlights legendary comics creators, up-and-coming talent, editors, executives, artists, art collectors, actors and showrunners, along with articles about the history and power of Marvel fans, with stories that stretch the mind regarding how we think about heroes-be it through personal history, fandom or fashion. Featuring interviews with and articles by some of the legends and stars in the field-including Stan Lee, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Clark Gregg, Joe Quesada, G. Willow Wilson, Chris Claremont, Jeph Loeb, Cheo Hodari Coker and James Marsters. All Ages
Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! Best known for transforming the X-Men from a reprint title into a blockbuster franchise, Chris Claremont steered the fates of Marvel's mutants for decades while working with some of comics' top artists! Now, thrill to some of his finest tales featuring the X-Men and their extended family - from the fate of the Phoenix to the fan-favorite 'Kitty's Fairy Tale' and more! Plus: classic stories featuring Daredevil vs. Stilt-Man and Carol Danvers and the Avengers vs. Rogue - and collaborations with John Byrne, one of Claremont's greatest artistic partners, starring Star-Lord and Iron Fist! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #102; MARVEL PREVIEW #11; IRON FIST (1975) #14; X-MEN (1963) #137; UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #153, #205 and #268; AVENGERS ANNUAL #10; WOLVERINE (1982) #3; NEW MUTANTS (1983) #21; CLASSIC X-MEN #13; EXCALIBUR (1988) #16 and material from X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #12 and X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #36. Rated T+
(W) Roy Thomas & Various (A) Stan Goldberg & Various (CA) John Buscema, Frank Robbins
Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! Relive some of Rascally Roy Thomas' greatest stories as, under his pen, the Fantastic Four confronts racism, social injustice and…the Impossible Man?! Vision joins the Avengers! The Hulk finds his way to 'Heaven!' Namor fights Dragon Man! Captain Marvel escapes the Murder Maze! The origin of the Invaders! Doctor Strange's secrets revealed! Dracula in Salem and the X-Men in Japan! And who is Starr the Slayer? Plus: Rarely seen Silver Age stories of humor and romance! Collecting MODELING WITH MILLIE #44; AVENGERS (1963) #35, #57-58 and #100; SUB-MARINER (1968) #8 and #14; CAPTAIN MARVEL (1968) #19; X-MEN (1963) #64; FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #119 and #176; GIANT-SIZE INVADERS #1; and material from TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #73; NOT BRAND ECHH #12; CHAMBER OF DARKNESS #4; AMAZING ADVENTURES (1970) #8; INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #147; DRACULA LIVES #1 and DOCTOR STRANGE, SORCERER SUPREME #9.
(W) Stan Lee, Barry Windsor-Smith (A) Al Avison & Various (CA) John RomitaSr, Jack Kirby
Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! In the days before World War II, a teenager named Stanley Lieber ran errands in the Timely Comics offices. Soon, 'Stan Lee' published his first story - and before long, he was running the show! In the 1960s, Lee and Jack Kirby transformed super hero comics with the Fantastic Four - whose success sparked a line of smash hits that created the Marvel Universe! Presented here are some of the greatest stories written by 'The Man,' from rarely seen tales from Lee's earliest days to unforgettable adventures starring his most iconic co-creations with Kirby, Steve Ditko and others - including the FF, Spider-Man, Thor, Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange and Daredevil! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #11 and ANNUAL #3; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #96-98 and ANNUAL #5; DAREDEVIL (1964) #7 and #47; SILVER SURFER (1968) #5; THOR (1966) #179-181; MARVEL PREMIERE #3; and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #3 and #16, SUSPENSE #28, AMAZING ADULT FANTASY #11, AMAZING F
Who is the mysterious Marvelman? If you only know him from his dark, deconstructionist eighties revival, then you don't know Marvelman! Go back to the very beginning - 1954's MARVELMAN #25 - and witness firsthand the earliest atomic-powered adventures of the mightiest man in the universe?the fearless fighter of evil know as Marvelman! Collecting material from MARVELMAN #25-34 in the original black-and-white.. All Ages
A story of birth, death and rebirth unlike any other! Marc Spector (A.K.A. Moon Knight/Jake Lockley/Steven Grant) has been fighting criminals and keeping New York City safe for years?or has he? When he wakes up in an insane asylum with no powers and a lifetime's worth of medical records, it calls his whole identity - identities - into question. Something is wrong, but is that something Marc himself? Delve deep beneath the mask of Moon Knight to meet the many men inside his head! While Steven Grant prepares for a box-office smash, Jake Lockley is arrested for murder! And as the muddled mind of Moon Knight reaches its limit, the secrets of his past are revealed. Moon Knight's survival depends on answers, but Marc Spector is plagued by nothing but questions! Collecting MOON KNIGHT (2016) #1-14. Rated T+
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Paul Davidson, Alex Lins (CA) Joshua Cassara
Blockbuster writer Jason Aaron redefines Namor the Sub-Mariner and his undersea world! War rages beneath the waves, from the lost cities of the Secret Seas to the fathomless depths where the Elder Whales reign. Seven kings, old and new, fight to rule the watery realm. But where is Namor, the once mighty Sub-Mariner? He's sitting behind bars on the surface, with no intention of ever setting foot in the seas again. But barbarian hordes have gathered on the sunless plains of Attumacht Deep, 28,000 feet below the waves. They howl with bloodlust, ready to scour every inch of ocean to find the most hated traitor in all the seas. So begins an Atlantean event that will forever reshape the landscape of the undersea world - while at last laying bare the dark history of Atlantis and its fiercest, most infamous defender! COLLECTING: Namor (2024) 1-8 Rated T+
(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Adrian Alphona & Various (CA) Jo Chen
Teenage fugitives Nico, Gert, Karolina, Chase and Molly are survivors. After learning their parents were secretly super villains, the kids discovered special skills of their own and toppled their parents' criminal empire, the Pride. Now, the Runaways meet Victor Mancha, unknowing son of another infamous super villain, as a meddling ex-super-hero support group tries to force the Runaways off the streets! Meanwhile, one Runaway deals with an unexpected legacy, and the team helps Cloak and Dagger hunt a stalker - which leads to confrontations with the New Avengers and the X-Men, who have their own ideas about what's best for the Runaways. But all of this pales when the Pride returns - with an all-new lineup! Who are these shadowy new players, and what do they want with the Runaways?! Collecting RUNAWAYS (2005) #1-18 and FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2006 (X-MEN/RUNAWAYS) #1. Rated T+
(W) James Robinson (A) Marco Rudy & Various (CA) Siya Oum
Witchcraft is broken, and the Scarlet Witch must embark on a globe-trotting journey to fix it! From Manhattan's back alleys to the Greek Isles to the Irish countryside, Wanda Maximoff faces myths and legends, combats curses and discovers there's more to her complex family history than she knew. But will the powerful mage called the Emerald Warlock be friend or foe? And even as witchcraft is pieced back together, Wanda must discover who shattered it in the first place! The Scarlet Witch will aid brokenhearted hero Le Peregrine and seek help from young witch the Wu, but things won't be easy when she encounters her brother, Pietro! The Witches' Road is long - and full of dangers! Collecting SCARLET WITCH (2016) #1-15 and material from DOCTOR STRANGE: THE LAST DAYS OF MAGIC. Rated T
(W) Jim Shooter (A) Al Milgrom (CA) Ed McGuinness
The last time Earth's heroes encountered the Beyonder, they fought for their lives. This time, they fight for all existence! A year after kidnapping the most powerful beings on Earth and pitting them against one another in a 'Secret War' on a distant world, the omnipotent Beyonder comes to Earth to continue his study of humanity. However, a being so powerful and so naive is a dangerous combination. As the Beyonder's understanding slowly grows, so too do his own desires - and even the lord of lies, Mephisto, fears what the Beyonder might ultimately decide those desires are! Because if the Beyonder decides he wants to end all that is, even the combined might of the universe's cosmic powers may not be enough to stop him! Collecting SECRET WARS II #1-9. Rated T
The Marvel Universe is no more! The interdimensional Incursions have eliminated each and every alternate universe one by one. And now - despite the best efforts of scientists, sages and superhumans - the Marvel Universe and Ultimate Universe have collided?and been destroyed! All that exists in the vast empty cosmos is a single, titanic patchwork planet made of the fragmented remains of hundreds of devastated dimensions: Battleworld! And the survivors of this multiversal catastrophe all bend their knee to Battleworld's master: Doctor Doom! What strange creatures inhabit this world? Which familiar faces will return? And what happens when Battleworld's domains go to war? The Marvel Universe is dead - and the victors of the Secret Wars will determine what comes next! Collecting SECRET WARS (2015) #1-9 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2015 (SECRET WARS) #0. Rated T+
(W) Dan Slott, Robbie Thompson (A) Humberto Ramos, More (CA) Dave Johnson
An amazing secret has been revealed! The same irradiated spider that gave young Peter Parker his powers also bit?Cindy Moon! For years Cindy was hidden away, but now the woman called Silk is unleashed on the Marvel Universe! Will she be a new enemy for Spider-Man, a new ally?or something more? Cindy builds a new life in New York City, defining her future while searching for her past - and webbing up wrongdoers along the way! But Silk is about to cross the Black Cat's path, and that's not lucky! When Cindy takes on Felicia Hardy's criminal operation, she just might be tempted by a new vocation?as a super villain?! Plus: A date with the Human Torch! And will Cindy ever find her family? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2014) #4-6, SILK (2015A) #1-7, SILK (2015B) #1-6 and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2015) #1. Rated T
(W) Tom Taylor, Saladin Ahmed (A) Juann Cabal, Various (CA) Andrew Robinson
Spider-Man is the worst neighbor ever! There are always crazy villains and property damage and drama and?he catches those villains. And he tries to fix the damage. And he helps carry your groceries. You know what? Spider-Man is the best neighbor ever! And Tom Taylor shows you why in the acclaimed writer's complete run on Spidey's friendliest title! Aunt May has a shocking secret that could change everything for Peter and his family! And one of Spider-Man's closest allies may have returned to his criminal beginnings! But why? Peter Parker has many skills, but he's no Sherlock Holmes. So the world's worst detective calls on his new ally - but can the Rumor help him uncover the truth? Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Miles Morales! Collecting FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN (2019) #1-14 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2019 (SPIDER-MAN/VENOM). Rated T
(W) Robbie Thompson (A) Nick Bradshaw & Various (CA) Humberto Ramos
Collects Spidey #1-12. It's action, adventure and hilarity in equal measure as we head back to high school to explore Peter Parker's early days as Spider-Man! Navigating your teen years is tough enough, but Peter also has to contend with a never-ending merry-go-round of Spider-Man madness courtesy of the best rogues' gallery in comics! We're talking Doctor Octopus, Sandman, the Vulture, Electro, Kraven, the Scorpion?and believe it or not, Doctor Doom! But could our young hero ever be ready for an archnemesis like the Green Goblin? Black Panther and Captain America guest-star as Spidey learns the ropes of heroism - but fun time is over when the Sinister Six strikes! Can a lone Spidey defeat his most powerful foes all at the same time? Return to a classic era, and discover what made Spider-Man the world's greatest super hero! Rated T
(W) David Hine, Various (A) Carmine Giandomenico, Various (CA) Patch Zircher
The hard-boiled adventures of the grittiest web-slinger in the Spider-Verse! In the dark days of the Great Depression, young reporter Peter Parker finds himself forever changed by a spider's bite - and resolves to take on crime and corruption as the urban vigilante called Spider-Man! And there are no shortage of foes - from gangland bosses the Goblin and Crime Master to pulp-era twists on familiar faces like Kraven, Chameleon, Doctor Octopus and more! But will the seductive Felicia Hardy prove friend or foe? Plus: Spider-Man Noir enters the Spider-Verse via an encounter with Mysterio - and shares a spectacular team-up with a six-armed Spidey! COLLECTING: Spider-Man Noir (2008) 1-4, Spider-Man Noir: Eyes Without a Face (2009) 1-4, Edge of Spider-Verse (2014) 1, Spider-Geddon: Spider-Man Noir Video Comic (2018) 1, material from Spider-Verse Team-Up (2014) 1 Rated T+
(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Steven Cummings, Georges Jeanty (CA) David Nakayama
THE ACTION-PACKED MARVEL COMICS ADAPTATION OF THE HIT DISNEY+ SERIES! After the fall of the Empire, Ahsoka Tano stalks the galaxy for Grand Admiral Thrawn! And as a valuable prisoner escapes New Republic custody, a search for answers reunites two old friends. The villainous Morgan Elsbeth returns along with two new mysterious Force users, Baylan Skoll and his apprentice, Shin Hati. But will the Rebels be able to track down their lost comrade, Ezra Bridger? Ahsoka and General Hera Syndulla travel to New Republic shipyards and make an unexpected discovery - and Sabine Wren joins on a voyage to a distant planet! But Ahsoka will be forced to confront her past with Anakin Skywalker as the quest for Thrawn reaches beyond the limits of the galaxy! Collecting STAR WARS: AHSOKA #1-8. Rated T
MARVEL'S STAR WARS STORYTELLING REACHES THE POST-RETURN OF THE JEDI ERA! In the wake of the battle of Endor, can Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and the nascent New Republic stave off an unexpected - and deadly - new threat? Because a defiant Imperial is about to take center stage - and go on the offensive! But what is the deadly villain's connection to Darth Vader? Mon Mothma and Leia must make a difficult decision! Luke hunts for a lost Jedi relic but makes a startling discovery! The underworld simmers with intrigue as an unholy alliance is formed! And a ragtag group of New Republic heroes sets out on a mission - but their return is not guaranteed! It's all leading to the epic Battle of Jakku, which will reshape the galaxy once again! This epic conflict at the heart of Star Wars storytelling has been described in novels and hinted at on screen - now witness it for yourself for the first time! Collecting STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU - INSURGENCY RISING #1-4, STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU - REPUBLIC UNDER SIEGE #1-4 and STAR WARS: BATTLE OF JAKKU - LAST STAND #1-4. Rated T
(W/A) Various (CA) Terry Dodson
The adventures of Luke Skywalker and friends continue! The rebel crew is en route to a prison base with an important captive. Unluckily for them, they aren't the only ones with their eyes on this prize! Then, take a walk on the Dark Side with Sgt. Kreel and an elite group of Imperial soldiers aboard the Star Destroyer Harbinger! It's a nigh-indestructible weapon of war - and it's also the target of the rebels' new top-secret plan. Never afraid of defying the odds, Luke, Han and Leia are determined to make this the Harbinge's last flight. But Kreel and his SCAR Squad specialize in taking down rebels - hard! Plus: more entries from the journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi, including a showdown with the Wookiee bounty hunter Black Krrsantan! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #15-25 and ANNUAL #1. Rated T
(W) Jess Harrold (CA) Greg Land
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope! This deluxe edition collects all of Marvel's 40th anniversary cover art retelling the story of A New Hope - as illustrated by some of the industry's most gifted artists, including Stuart Immonen, Adi Granov, Kevin Wada, Terry Dodson, Stephanie Hans and more! Extras include sketches and pencils, commentary, essays and the original Star Wars #1 from 1977 that began Marvel's adaptation of the saga! Rated T
(W) Skottie Young (A/CA) Humberto Ramos
School life doesn't get any easier for the students of the Strange Academy! As the kids take a spooky tour of a famous NOLA graveyard, the secret origin of Zoe Laveau will be revealed! And nothing can prepare you for a glimpse of the future of the Strange Academy - and the entire Marvel Universe. You won't believe your eyes! Then, the ancient evil known as Gaslamp at last makes its intentions clear! But which will be more brutal: battle class with Magik and Wong or the school dance?! From day one, people have been wondering: Who will be the savior of Strange Academy, and who can bring it all crashing down? The answers are coming, and the future of Marvel magic is about to be decided! Collecting STRANGE ACADEMY #13-18 and STRANGE ACADEMY: FINALS #1-6. Rated T+
(W) Jason Aaron, Carl Barks (A) Paolo Mottura, Various (CA) Alex Ross
For the first time ever, Marvel and Disney team up to bring you the story of the ¢entury! It's the story you never expected! One of the greatest characters in the history of comics leaps into his most epic adventure yet, in the mighty manner only Marvel can deliver! When Uncle Scrooge's fabled Money Bin gets stolen by a shocking culprit, the world's toughest duck must undertake a quest unlike any other, alongside a surprising array of allies: other versions of himself! And it's all from the imaginations of Marvel mainstay writer Jason Aaron (THOR, AVENGERS) and a cadre of celebrated Scrooge artists! Also re-presenting the classic CHRISTMAS ON BEAR MOUNTAIN, the first appearance of Scrooge McDuck, by the legendary Disney Comics creator Carl Barks! Collecting UNCLE SCROOGE AND THE INFINITY DIME #1. Kids to Adults
(W) Jason Aaron, Carl Barks (A) Paolo Mottura, Various (CA) J. Scott Campbell
For the first time ever, Marvel and Disney team up to bring you the story of the ¢entury! It's the story you never expected! One of the greatest characters in the history of comics leaps into his most epic adventure yet, in the mighty manner only Marvel can deliver! When Uncle Scrooge's fabled Money Bin gets stolen by a shocking culprit, the world's toughest duck must undertake a quest unlike any other, alongside a surprising array of allies: other versions of himself! And it's all from the imaginations of Marvel mainstay writer Jason Aaron (THOR, AVENGERS) and a cadre of celebrated Scrooge artists! Also re-presenting the classic CHRISTMAS ON BEAR MOUNTAIN, the first appearance of Scrooge McDuck, by the legendary Disney Comics creator Carl Barks! Collecting UNCLE SCROOGE AND THE INFINITY DIME #1. Kids to Adults
(W) Al Ewing (A) Paco Medina & Various (CA) Paco Medina
Acclaimed writer Al Ewing (IMMORTAL HULK, VENOM) assembles the most patriotic team of Avengers ever! In a world beset by danger, people need heroes they can rely on. Welcome to American Intelligence Mechanics! A.I.M. will protect the nation from the wildest, weirdest threats of all with its star-spangled squad of U.S.Avengers! But when the Golden Skull launches his takeover bid, how will a team including Squirrel Girl, Cannonball, Iron Patriot and a time-displaced future Captain America respond to the looming threat? With tuxedos. Really well-fitted tuxedos. It's socialism gone wild as the U.S.Avengers literally punch the business leaders of tomorrow right in their faces! Plus: Monsters galore - including a moustachioed Red Hulk! American Kaiju! Vandoom! And, would you believe, Dedd-Puul, the Mercenary That Walks Like a Man?! But when Steve Rogers gets serious, so must A.I.M. Where does that leave its boss, Roberto 'Sunspot' Da Costa? COLLECTING: Collecting U.S.AVENGERS #1-12 Rated T+
(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Simone Bianchi (CA) Simone Bianchi
Wolverine and Sabretooth have one of the most intense rivalries in comics, and acclaimed creators Jeph Loeb and Simone Bianchi bring them together for their bloodiest, most brutal battle ever!They are two sworn foes who have been locked in an endless grudge match that goes back longer than either can remember - or even imagine. The key to victory is eons old, and it's certain to rock their world. Think you've seen Marvel's fiercest go toe-to-toe before? Those were just warmups. And this time, Wolverine is going to put Sabretooth down for good. Or is he? Years later, Victor Creed is somehow back. But how? And what does it have to do with the immortal manipulator Romulus? As he returns from the ebon folds of the Darkforce Dimension, a mysterious red-headed woman comes to Wolverine's rescue - and when her identity and connection to Romulus are revealed, Wolverine's history will be rewritten once again!COLLECTING: Wolverine (2003) 50-55, Wolverine (2010) 310-313
By shouting the famous name of his hero, Marvelman, the orphan Dicky Dauntless assumes the form of the redoubtable Young Marvelman! Watch as the Mightiest Boy in the Universe metes out atomic-powered justice to robot bandits, underwater pirates, foreign revolutionaries and more in his earliest adventures! Collecting YOUNG MARVELMAN #25-34 in the original black and white. All Ages
(W) Roy Thomas, Various (A) Herb Trimpe, Various (CA) Dave Ross
The marriage of Ultron! But when the maniacal android meets his adamantium mate, will it be a match made in robot heaven? Or will the so-called 'War Toy' Alkhema - with the brain patterns of Mockingbird - reject her would-be husband? As the unhappy couple bicker over the fine details of destroying humanity, the West Coast Avengers are caught in the middle - fighting for their lives! Plus: Spider-Man swings by, and he and Spider-Woman become tangled in a Deathweb! The Whackos and Wolverine are embroiled in a cold war with Russian villains the Bogatyri! Goliath battles Goliath! And as the Pacific Overlords wreak havoc, Jim Rhodes returns to the team as War Machine - and the young hero Darkhawk joins the fun! Collecting AVENGERS WEST COAST #83-95 and ANNUAL #7-8, and material from DARKHAWK ANNUAL #1 and IRON MAN ANNUAL #13. Rated T
Captain America's co-creator crafts compelling stories with his signature artistic energy and excitement! Jack Kirby concludes his 1970s Captain America tenure with stories that only the King of Comics could create! It begins when the Falcon goes missing in an other-dimensional asylum - that's run by the inmates! The tale of the Night People and Agron the Unburied One is a tense, sci-fi, horror thriller. Then comes 'The Swine,' a storyline packed with iconic moments like the debut of Arnim Zola and the return of the Red Skull! Also featuring two Annual exploits with the Black Star and Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! In Kirby's stead, Marvel legend Roy Thomas re-present's Cap's origin and puts him face-to-face with a twisted, twelve-foot version of himself, the Ameridroid! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #201-221 and ANNUAL (1971) #3-4. Rated T
(W) Matt Forbeck, Various (A) Ruairi Coleman (CA) R. B. Silva
'Everything you need to know about the world of Spider-Man for the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game! Web-crawl your way across the Web of Life and Destiny! The SPIDER-VERSE EXPANSION takes you deep into the life of Marvel's most iconic hero, Spider-Man, and all his variants and villains from throughout the Multiverse. This expansion to the MARVEL MULTIVERSE ROLE-PLAYING GAME gives you new rules for creating Spider-heroes of your own, along with a deep dive into all the spider mythos. Explore new ways to build compelling supporting characters, new rules to handle symbiotes and clones and how to deal with your biggest foes (like the Sinister Six!) Plus, new equipment and dozens of new characters including Carnage, Chasm, Madame Web, Spider-Ham, Spider-Man Noir, and many more! This RPG adventure is intended for use with the MARVEL MULTIVERSE ROLE-PLAYING GAME: CORE RULEBOOK hardcover.' Kids to Adults
Earth's mightiest super heroes - the Avengers - finally get the big-book treatment that fans have been waiting for! AVENGERS EXPANSION features many of Marvel's most popular super heroes - like Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Hulk and Thor - plus countless others Avengers and their most villainous foes. It also includes rules for how to craft iconic weapons (like Cap's shield or Thor's hammer), build your own headquarters (like Avengers Tower), and handle battles between large groups of foes. Get your players together. It's time for your Avengers to assemble!
(W) Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick (A) Pat Broderick, Various (CA) Bob Layton
'The 70s sci-fi cult classic by Bill Mantlo returns, collected in paperback for the very first time! Bill Mantlo and stunning new series artist Pat Broderick continue the original adventures of the Micronauts in the Marvel Universe! In this Epic Collection, our freedom fighters will join forces with S.H.I.E.L.D. in a war with Hydra, but first they'll have to survive life on Earth, a place designed for heroes a bit larger than their micro-scale. Meanwhile, back in the Microverse, an evil returns, but it won't take a form the Micronauts expect. Victory with over adversary won't come without a price as a Micronaut falls and another must make a tragic choice that will forever change his world. This volume concludes with Mantlo's blockbuster origin of the Microverse, co-starring Doctor Strange and featuring the introduction of Devil and Fireflyte! COLLECTING: THE MICRONAUTS (1979) #21-35 & ANNUAL (1979) #2 and material from MARVEL PREVIEW (1975) #4 & #7' Rated T
One of the most beloved Marvel comics of the 1970s, in paperback for the first time! Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden made THE MICRONAUTS a Marvel Comics hit defined by a cosmic scope, high-stakes drama and a hearty helping of fun. At the heart of the Micronauts saga was a world torn asunder: Baron Karza has taken over Homeworld, a microscopic planet in the throes of rebellion. Those who don't die at Karza's hands wind up in his Body Banks, their limbs and organs plundered as a horrifying new currency for planetary elites. Society's only hope is a randomly formed group of freedom fighters - or was the formation of the Micronauts random? The enigmatic Time Traveler holds a secret that might just be Homeworld's salvation! Collecting MICRONAUTS #1-20 and ANNUAL #1. Rated T
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Marquez & Various (CA) David Marquez
'The early and foundational adventures of Miles Morales as Spider-Man continue! Miles Morales is still getting used to being Spider-Man when Captain America makes him a very special offer. Is Miles really joining the Ultimates? With a wounded nation crying out for heroes, Miles is determined to prove he has what it takes! But when a terrifying new Venom symbiote surfaces, armed with the truth about the incident that granted the new Spider-Man his powers and closing in on Miles' true identity, Spidey might have made his first true archenemy. Can the fledgling web-slinger overcome this horrific foe - or will he suffer a terrible loss? As Miles struggles with the weight of his new life, the Taskmaster and Cloak & Dagger just might force his hand. Can Miles get by with a little help from Peter Parker's friends? COLLECTING: Ultimate Comics Spider-Man (2011) 13-28, 16.1' Rated T
(W) Bill Mantlo, Various (A) Sal Buscema, Greg LaRocque (CA) Al Milgrom
At last, the classic adventures of 80s sci-fi icon Rom the Spaceknight are collected in paperback format! ROM faces a head-on collision with the super hero known as the Torpedo - but is he destined to be a bitter adversary or a staunch ally in the Spaceknight's relentless quest to rid Earth of Dire Wraiths? When that same mission takes him to New York City, Rom faces Power Man and Iron Fist and has a strange encounter with the Fantastic Four. Then, when Rom heads home to Galador, he joins Nova in battle against Diamondhead and the Skrulls! Finally reaching his home planet, Rom finds treachery awaiting him and his fellow Spaceknights! That's nothing, though, compared to the arrival of Galactus, intent on making Galador his next meal! And when Rom returns to Earth, he's joined by his gleaming, golden compatriot: Starshine! But for how long? COLLECTING: Rom (1979) 21-33, Rom Annual (1982) 1, Power Man and Iron Fist (1978) 73 Rated T
(W) Zeb Wells, Various (A) Stefano Caselli, Various (CA) Jim Cheung
'The critically acclaimed Young Avengers series continues, and sees the team rocked to its core by seiosmic events like CIVIL WAR and SECRET INVASION! As the public turns against Marvel's heroes, the events of CIVIL WAR lead the Young Avengers to meet their fellow young heroes, the Runaways - but will they be on the same side? Then Patriot, Hulkling, Wiccan, Vision, Stature and Hawkeye go under detailed examination as they find their place in a changed world - before the Skrull SECRET INVASION reunites them with the Runaways! But out of that crisis, the Dark Reign of Norman Osborn begins and a new crew of Young Avengers is formed! The Melter, the Executioner, the Enchantress, Egghead, Big Zero and Coat of Arms - teenage rebels on the run from the authorities and on a collision course with the original Young Avengers! And, when the Siege of Asgard begins, our heroes fight alongside Captain America and the Asgardian Gods against Osborn and his insane allies! COLLECTING: Civil War: Young Avengers & Runaways (2006)
(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) Mark Verheiden, Various (A) Mark A. Nelson, Various (CA) Denis Beauvais
The galaxy's most terrifying creatures are coming for Earth! Years after the first two Aliens films, a Xenomorph attack in space leads the Colonial Marines to take action. Soon, the badly scarred Hicks and the now-grown Newt find themselves swept up in a dangerous mission to locate and destroy the creatures' homeworld! But when Earth itself is overrun by a Xenomorph outbreak, Hicks and Newt must join a renegade group fighting to reclaim the planet. Can an obsessed military man train Aliens to wipe out their own kind? And can an old friend help Hicks and Newt turn the tide - by capturing an Alien Queen Mother? Plus: An outer-space treasure hunt becomes a battle for survival when Aliens attack! Collecting ALIENS (1988) #1-6, ALIENS (1989) #1-4, ALIENS: EARTH WAR #1-4 and material from DARK HORSE PRESENTS (1986) #24 and #42-43.
