(W) John Ostrander, Various (A) Luke Ross, Various (CA) Luke Ross Cult favorite Star Wars comics from the Star Wars Legends era of storytelling! Let the dark times begin! Marvel welcomes Star Wars to the Epic Collection program, with the first volume of a series focusing on the years that follow Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith! After the end of the Clone Wars, the Republic has fallen and Palpatine exerts his ruthless grip on his new Galactic Empire. Now, the few Jedi that remain must decide whether to hold true to their faith, or abandon it completely in the face of a brutal purge - one carried out by the new Dark Lord of the Sith. Rise, Darth Vader! COLLECTING: STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #78-80; STAR WARS: PURGE, PURGE - SECONDS TO DIE, PURGE - THE HIDDEN BLADE ONE-SHOTS; STAR WARS: PURGE - THE TYRANT'S FIST #1-2; STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE LOST COMMAND #1-5; and STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #1-5 Rated T

(W) Timothy Zahn, Various (A) Carlos Ezquerra, Various (CA) Duncan Fegredo When the Empire falls, a New Republic rises! After the events of Return of the Jedi, Emperor Palpatine is dead! Can his faithful Hand, Mara Jade, complete her final assignment while on the run? The human-replica assassin droid Guri is on the hunt for her creator, but will the criminal underworld or the Rebellion's greatest heroes find her first? When rivals clash over the late Jabba the Hutt's criminal empire, the Bloated One makes a surprising appearance! And a mysterious doppelganger is asking for trouble impersonating everyone's favorite bounty hunter - it's Boba Fett vs. Boba Fett! Collecting STAR WARS: MARA JADE - BY THE EMPEROR'S HAND #0-6; STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE - EVOLUTION #1-5; STAR WARS: THE JABBA TAPE; STAR WARS: BOBA FETT - TWIN ENGINES OF DESTRUCTION; and material from STAR WARS TALES #1, #3-5, #10, #14-15, #20 and #22. Rated T

(W) Ryan Stradley (A) Dave Ross, Doug Wheatley (CA) Dave Wilkins 'The Galacic Empire is on the rise as the Epic Collection series of the Star Wars Legends continuity continues! The dark times continue! As the Empire strengthens its grip in the wake of Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the remaining Jedi are marked for death! Jedi Master K'kruhk faces a battle for his life - one with deadly parallels for Bomo Greenbark and the crew of the smuggler vessel Uhumele. Meanwhile, Master Dass Jennir is down to his last credit and faces a stark choice: compromise his ideals or starve. Being a Jedi may make him an outlaw, but does being an outlaw mean he's no longer a Jedi? Darth Vader doesn't care: He's on Dass's trail either way - and so is the dread assassin Falco Sang! COLLECTING: STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #6-17, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES - BLUE HARVEST #0 and STAR WARS: DARK TIMES - OUT OF THE WILDERNESS #1-5' Rated T

(W) Tom Taylor, Various (A) Colin Wilson, Various (CA) Jo Chen The New Republic series of Star Wars Legends Epic Collections comes to a close, featuring some of the final Legends appearances of many classic Star Wars heroes! The end of the New Republic era! Twenty-five years after the events of A New Hope, Luke Skywalker and the galaxy must face the greatest threat since the Sith were defeated: the Yuuzhan Vong! Swarming across scores of worlds, these hostile invaders from another galaxy spread the New Republic's forces thin and challenge even Luke's New Jedi Order - which now includes Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo's children! In the face of this massive and horrifying threat, battle lines are drawn and alliances new and old are forged - but remnants of the Empire still lurk in the shadows with plans of their own. Can the New Republic survive? COLLECTING: Star Wars: Invasion (2009) 0-5, Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues (2010) 1-6, Star Wars: Invasion - Revelations (2011) 1-5, Star Wars Handbook (1998) 2: Crimson Empire; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) 18-19, 21 Rated T

(W) Greg Pak (A) Adam Gorham, Salvador Larroca (CA) Leinil Yu The Rebellion on the verge of triumph - or tragedy! On the eve of RETURN OF THE JEDI, as the rebels struggle to find enough allies to counter the Empire, they must contend with notorious crime lords Prince Xizor and Jabba the Hutt! Determined to redeem himself, Lando Calrissian tasks smuggler Dash Rendar with tracking down the captured Han Solo, now in the hands of the galaxy's most feared bounty hunter: Boba Fett! It's up to Lando, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Chewbacca to rescue Han, destroy the new Death Star, and defeat Darth Vader and the evil Emperor Palpatine! Plus: Go way behind the scenes with unexpected and hilarious tales from around the galaxy! Collecting STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE (1996) #1-6, STAR WARS: THE BOUNTY HUNTERS - SCOUNDREL'S WAGES (1999) #1, CLASSIC STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (1994) #1-2, STAR WARS: TALES FROM MOS EISLEY (1996) #1, STAR WARS: TAG & BINK II (2006) #1, SERGIO ARAGONES STOMPS STAR WARS (2000) #1 and STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE MINICOMIC (1996) #1-2 - plus materia

(W) Rob Williams, More (A) Brandon Badeaux, More (CA) Brandon Badeaux The Empire strikes back! As the Rebellion expands, Luke and Leia find themselves on a mysterious world holding an ancient Jedi relic that could change their destinies forever, but Vader has his own plans for it - and for them! Then Han Solo and Chewbacca join Luke and Leia for a daring heist whose success may depend on the Rebellion's newest recruits. And when the Empire assaults the rebels' base on Hoth, Luke is sent in an unexpected new direction - leading him to Yoda?and a terrible truth about his father! Collecting STAR WARS: SPLINTER OF THE MIND'S EYE #1-4, STAR WARS: SHADOW STALKER, STAR WARS: REBEL HEIST #1-4, STAR WARS: A VALENTINE STORY, CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK #1-2, STAR WARS: TAG AND BINK ARE DEAD #2 and material from STAR WARS TALES #4-6, #15-17 and #20. Rated T

(W) Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen (A) John Cassaday, Various (CA) John Cassaday A new age of Star Wars storytelling begins! The ragtag Rebel Alliance has just destroyed the massive Death Star, but the Empire isn't toppled yet! Join Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 as they continue the fight for freedom against Darth Vader and the evil Emperor! But when a rebel assault goes wrong, Luke comes face to face with Vader himself! Luke's quest to learn about the Jedi leads to an encounter with Boba Fett and lands him in the Arena of Death! Meanwhile, Han and Leia face a mysterious woman from the charming smuggler's past - one with a very personal grudge! And when Vader crash-lands on a desolate world, is this the rebels' best chance to defeat him? Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #1-14 and #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT, STAR WARS: VADER DOWN, and DARTH VADER (2015) #13-15. Rated T

(W) Jason Aaron, Various (A) Mike Mayhew, Various (CA) Stuart Immonen The modern Marvel era of Star Wars continues, written by industry titan Jason Aaron! 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' top-secret new plan. And Princess Leia undertakes a highly dangerous mission on a planet that wants no part of the war against the Empire! Plus: more entries from the journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi, including a showdown with the Wookiee bounty hunter Krrsantan, and a legendary adventure with Jedi Master Yoda! The ripples of Yoda's struggle in the past will be felt by Luke Skywalker in the present! Connected, it all is! COLLECTING: Star Wars (2015) 15-30, Star Wars Annual (2015) 1-2 Rated T

Comic industrty legend Jim Valentino continues his fascinating look at the 31st century Marvel Universe with the original incarnation of the Guardians of the Galaxy! The original Guardians of the Galaxy land on the World of Mutants but soon wind up in the middle of a violent rebellion against Wolverine’s descendant Rancor! And to make matters worse, there’s a Dark Phoenix on the loose! Hope they survive the experience! Then it’s off to rescue Firelord, a cosmic clash with Ghost Rider and the debut of the mysterious Protégé —culminating in an epic battle with the Punisher of the 31st century. Wait, did we say Punisher? More like Punishers — a whole army of them! Plus: The Guardians track the cosmic power of Korvac through time and space — along the way encountering the Fantastic Four, the Silver Surfer and the future Thor! And a major turning point in the life of Vance Astrovik! Who is Major Victory? COLLECTING: Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 7-20, Guardians of the Galaxy Annual (1991) 1; material from Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 24, Thor Annual (1966) 16, Silver Surfer Annual (1988

When Loki stole the Tesseract in Avengers: Endgame and escaped from New York, not only did it complicate plans for the Avengers, but also his own glorious purpose. Picking up immediately where the record-breaking movie left off, Loki finds himself called before the Time Variance Authority, a Kafkaesque bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space, forced to answer for his crimes against the sacred timeline and given a choice: face deletion from reality as we know it or assist them in catching an even greater threat. Go behind the scenes of the smash-hit Disney+ series with exclusive concept art and interviews with cast and crew in this one-of-a-kind collectible volume! All Ages

(W) Bill Mantlo; Peter B. Gillis (A) Butch Guice; Kelley Jones (CA) Butch Guice Micronauts auteur Bill Mantlo concludes his legendary run with Jackson Guice's scintillating artwork!The final issues of the Micronauts' original series are collected in this Epic Collection, book that features the Micronauts at war with Baron Karza in final battle for the fate of Homeworld. Led by Commander Rann and Marionette, the Micronauts have lost dearly in their battle against the wicked Karza. With those closest to them among the casualties, can our heroes summon what it takes to win? With new teammates Fireflyte and Devil by their side, they might have a fighting chance. Bill Mantlo and Butch Guice bid adieu to Homeworld, but the “Final Voyages” creative team of Peter B. Gillis and Kelley Jones begin to chart their course for the last legendary leg of the Micronauts' glory days!COLLECTING: Micronauts (1979) #51-59

(W) Erik Larsen (A) Andrea Broccardo (CA) Nogi San Brian Michael Bendis concludes Miles Morales’ time in the Ultimate Universe!Spider-Man is back in action! Unfortunately, Galactus has arrived in the Ultimate Universe, and he hungers. Miles must undertake a dangerous trip to Galactus’ home universe if Earth has a chance of surviving this cataclysm! Then Miles faces the worst villain from his predecessor’s past: the Green Goblin, the man who killed Peter Parker! But is Peter truly dead? As events unravel in surprising fashion, Spidey takes on Spidey — and only one of the two will rise! And when Miles discovers his father’s startling secret, what will it mean for his future? Will Spider-Man become an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Or as Doctor Doom targets Spidey for destruction, will this be the end of the road for Miles Morales?COLLECTING: Cataclysm: Ultimate Spider-Man (2013) 1-3, Ultimate Spider-Man (2014) 200, Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man (2014) 1-12

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mark Bagley (CA) Mark Bagley The epic rematch between the young Spider-Man and his archnemesis, the Green Goblin!Peter Parker has a secret. Bitten by a radioactive spider, he gained the powers of a human arachnid: super-strength, adhesion to walls and incredible agility. Inspired by his uncle's tragic death, Peter became Spider-Man, New York City's hometown super hero. Only two people know his double identity: One is his best friend, confidante and girlfriend Mary Jane Watson. The other is ruthless businessman Norman Osborn, otherwise known as the Green Goblin! In their first battle, Norman nearly killed Peter before his own apparent death. But now the Goblin has returned, more powerful than ever before. And Osborn will use his knowledge of Peter's double identity to control the teenager -- threatening the lives of Mary Jane and his beloved Aunt May if Peter refuses to obey! Also featuring the dramatic re-introductions of two classic foes: Doctor Octopus and Kraven the Hunter!COLLECTING: Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) #14-27

As the X-Men embark on their inaugural world tour, they must confront some unsettling truths about their mentor, Professor Charles Xavier. Before founding his school for young mutants, Xavier abandoned his only son, David, a mutant with uncontrollable reality-warping abilities. Now David has returned, looking to exact revenge on the father who left him — and he’s willing to eradicate anyone who stands in his way! Will the X-Men be forced to kill Xavier’s son to end his threat against the world? In the wake of tragedy, their suspicions of their leader’s methods only increase. Xavier’s mental blocks on student Jean Grey’s psychic abilities continue to crumble, and she grows increasingly unstable — plagued by visions of a world engulfed in the flames of a fiery phoenix! Plus: Meet the mutant street hustler known as Gambit!

(W) Gerry Conway, Various (A) Ross Andru, Various (CA) Gil Kane Peter Parker's life has never been easy, but it's hard for things to get worse after your dead girlfriend shows up on your doorstep. Uh-oh, we've challenged that infamous Parker luck - which means things will definitely get worse! Spidey?you've been cloned! In the storyline that shocked the comics world, the scheming Jackal has cloned both Gwen Stacy and Spider-Man, and now Spidey must face one of his greatest personal tragedies! Then, Doc Ock returns - and he's brought the ghost of Hammerhead with him! And they're not the only ones back from the grave. The Kingpin is out to resurrect his son - and he can, if Spider-Man dies! This Epic Collection isn't all reanimation-a-go-go, though. Peter and Mary Jane's relationship blossoms in these pages - and they even share their first kiss! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #143-164 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #10. Rated T

(W) David Michelinie (A) Todd McFarlane (C/A) Todd McFarlane Revered creators David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane continue their fan favorite run on Spider-Man! Archenemies, assassins and Inferno! David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane's fan-favorite run continues as the superstar artist takes on classic Spidey villains Mysterio, Green Goblin, Hobgoblin, Lizard, Rhino and Scorpion - and Spider-Man faces a brutal rematch with Venom, his newest and deadliest enemy! As Manhattan goes mad, the web-slinger must contend with the demonic threat of Inferno - but Peter's powers can't save him and MJ from a Christmastime eviction! Then, Spidey tackles international espionage when he's drawn into the Assassin Nation Plot alongside Silver Sable, roguish gun-for-hire Paladin and Captain America! But when the assassin is revealed, who will survive? Plus: As Atlantis Attacks, Spidey and She-Hulk battle the Abomination! And a classic graphic novel sheds new light on Peter and Mary Jane's lives! COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #311-325 and ANNUAL #23 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

(W) Terry Kavanagh, Various (A) Steven Butler, Various (CA) Steven Butler One of the most tumultuous eras in comic book history ramps up as the Clone Saga threatens to envelop Spider-Man and everything he knows! Is the friendly neighborhood big enough for two web-slingers? Find out as the most infamous Spidey saga of them all kicks into high gear! With Peter Parker poisoned, his best hope of salvation lies in the tentacled arms of Doctor Octopus! But Otto may pay a very high price for this act of mercy! Meanwhile, Aunt May fights for her life, and Mary Jane drops a bombshell! As for Ben Reilly, being back in action is great - but it comes with a price! Not only is he being stalked by the Grim Hunter, but lurking in the shadows is the mysterious Kaine! Both Spider-Man and the Scarlet Spider will have their worlds rocked by the return of the Jackal - and yet more head-spinning revelations! COLLECTING: Web of Spider-Man (1985) 120-123, Spider-Man (1990) 54-56, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 397-399, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 220-222, Spider-Man Unlimited (1993) 8, Spider-Man: Funera

(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Stefano Caselli, Various (CA) Adam Kubert Jonathan Hickman's acclaimed run reaches its epic conclusion as time runs out for the Avengers - and the world! For Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Illuminati, it's all been building to this. One by one, the realities of the Multiverse have collided and been destroyed, leaving the Marvel Universe as one of the last dimensions standing. Now the saga jumps forward eight months to the day of the Final Incursion! After the revelation of the Illuminati's desperate, world-shattering actions, the Avengers are fragmented. While one group seeks out the Illuminati for a confrontation, another takes the fight to the vicious new Cabal! But what has become of Tony Stark and Doctor Strange? Will all the battles they've endured - and all the sacrifices they've made - prepare the Avengers for the inevitable end of everything? Collecting AVENGERS (2012) #35-44 and NEW AVENGERS (2013) #24-33. Rated T+

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Ed McGuinness, Various (CA) Ed McGuiness Jason Aaron's Avengers saga continues - from the dawn of time to the end of the world! Trapped in an icy cave millennia in the past, Tony Stark has lost most of his armor?and a good chunk of his mind. Back in the present, Earth's mightiest villains unite against a common threat: the Avengers! But even worse is an attack from one of the heroes' own ranks! Mummies are rising from their graves. Secret armies march by moonlight from K'un-Lun to Wakanda to Greenwich Village. A dark god invades Asgard. And the Moon Knight is unleashed as never before! And if the Avengers can survive the Age of Khonshu, all that awaits them?is the Phoenix Force! It's searching for its latest host - and many of Marvel's most powerful figures are contenders! Who will be the all-new Phoenix?! Rated T+

(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Esad Ribic, Salvador Larroca (CA) Mike Deodato Jonathan Hickman's saga gets even more epic! From the ashes of INFINITY, the Avengers evolve once again - and a new Illuminati gathers in a bid to save the multiverse! The Avengers confront a visitor from the future and familiar faces from the past! Then, the Time Gem sends the team on a journey into tomorrow - first 50, then 500, 5,000 and finally 50,000 years from now! The first Avenger meets the last, the Avengers World crumbles and the darkest secret of all is revealed! Meanwhile, the Illuminati grapples with the enigmatic Black Swan and the Mapmakers - and Black Panther and Namor have a blood feud to settle. But must a perfect world be destroyed so Earth can live? Collecting AVENGERS (2012) #24-34 and NEW AVENGERS (2013) #13-23. Rated T+

(W) Roger Stern, Various (A) Sal Buscema, Various (CA) Al Milgrom 'The old order changeth once again in a glorious, fan-favorite period for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers! The Avengers welcome the powerful new Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, into their ranks - just in time to witness the trial of one of their stalwart members, Hank Pym! Then, Thanos' fun-loving brother Starfox joins the roster for an adventure to the Inhumans' refuge on the moon and an uncanny team-up of sorts with the Fantastic Four - which will have lasting repercussions for the Vision! As Scarlet Witch fears for her synthezoid husband, Doctor Strange seeks her aid on a search for the Darkhold! But will a cash-strapped Spider-Man find gainful employment as the newest Avenger? Super villains cause pandemonium at Project Pegasus, and Hawkeye goes solo - but when Clint Barton meets Mockingbird, Cupid is the one firing all the arrows! COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) 227-237, Avengers Annual (1967) 12, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 16, Fantastic Four (1961) 256, Doctor Strange (1974) 60, Hawkeye (1983) 1-4'

(W) Steve Englehart, Various (A) Tom Morgan, Various (CA) John Byrne The West Coast Avengers undergo an era of seismic shifts, led by some of the greatest creators in comic history! The team must survive showdowns with the Defiler and the Night Shift - and Mockingbird is haunted by the terrible specter of the Phantom Rider! Then, John Byrne takes charge - and the legendary writer/artist immediately leaves his mark on the Whackos with a startling change for the Vision! As the team grapples with what's happened to their old friend, Vision's wife, the Scarlet Witch, descends into darkness - and learns shocking revelations about her children! Amid the chaos, U.S.Agent muscles his way onto the roster, the Great Lakes Avengers assemble, and a Golden Age legend blazes his way back from the grave! COLLECTING: West Coast Avengers (1985) 38-46, Avengers West Coast (1989) 47-52, West Coast Avengers Annual (1986) 3, Avengers West Coast Annual (1989) 4, material from Avengers Spotlight (1989) 23 Rated T

(W) Marv Wolfman, Various (A) Gene Colan, Various (CA) Andy Kubert Blade the vampire hunter is one of Marvel's biggest cult favorite characters, and this volume containts some of his most exciting adventures from the 1990s! Rise of the Midnight Sons! Dracula returns to the realm of the unliving - but Blade, along with fellow vampire-hunter Frank Drake, are determined to make sure his revival is short-lived! Then, as a new era of horror dawns in the Marvel Universe, Blade joins Ghost Rider and Johnny Blaze in a looming war with the ancient demon, Lilith! But the Daywalker won't fight alone - he has a new crew! Blade, Drake and former vampire Hannibal King form the Nightstalkers - and the hours of darkness are no longer safe for the forces of evil! And that includes Baron Strucker's Hydra and cult leader Shiv! But will the Punisher stand with or against the Nightstalkers? COLLECTING: Tomb of Dracula (1991) 1-4, Nightstalkers (1992) 1-6, Ghost Rider (1990) 31, material from Midnight Sons Unlimited (1993) 1 Rated T+

(W) Mark Gruenwald, Fabian Nicieza (A) Rik Levins, Various (CA) Rik Levins Continuing the record-breaking CAPTAIN AMERICA run of legendary creator Mark Gruenwald! Hell hath no fury! Captain America faces a threat like never before when Superia raises an army of female super villains - from Anaconda to M.O.D.A.M.! The roguish gun-for-hire Paladin lends Cap a hand, but can these two mismatched adventurers thwart Superia's stratagem? Then, Cap comes face-to-face with his German counterpart, Hauptmann Deutschland. Both men are after the Red Skull - until they discover he's been killed by Scourge! But nothing is ever as it seems with the Skull. Plus: Diamondback seeks a quiet life - as Cap's executive secretary?! Bernie Rosenthal returns! Cap takes on Crossbones, Viper, Taskmaster, Jack O'Lantern, Doughboy and more! And journey back to World War II for a fresh look at the origin and earliest adventures of Captain America and Bucky! COLLECTING: Captain America (1968) 387-397, Adventures of Captain America (1991) 1-4 Rated T+

New York Times best-selling author Margaret Stohl makes her comic-book debut! As Alpha Flight commander, Carol Danvers has the world cheering her on - but has Captain Marvel become someone she no longer recognizes? She'd rather focus on the job - which includes tackling a shady character hunting for alien refugee children and protecting a volatile Earth from a Chitauri invasion! Then, join Carol on a cosmic journey through a realm where up is down and good is evil as she goes head-to-head with?Star-Lord?! And when Carol heads back to her family home for some well-earned rest, a deadly weapon targets the sleepy coastal town - and Captain Marvel is in for some shocking revelations about herself and her family! Collecting THE MIGHTY CAPTAIN MARVEL #0-9, CAPTAIN MARVEL (2017) #125-129, GENERATIONS: CAPTAIN MARVEL & CAPTAIN MAR-VELL and THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN MARVEL #1-5. Rated T+

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Andrea Sorrentino, More (CA) Stefano Caselli Better the devil you know ? or the one you don't? Matt Murdock continues to struggle with his demons, but he had better do it fast ? because Hell's Kitchen is burning, and his enemies aren't inclined to give him any more time to heal. As Typhoid Mary and Bullseye make their murderous presence known once more, Matt makes a surprising stand with a shocking outcome ? and a new Daredevil must rise! Elektra Natchios is a woman without fear, but does the world's deadliest assassin have what it takes to be a hero and guardian for the city? Her new job is hard enough with Wilson Fisk as mayor and a cadre of lethal villains at his command, but how will Elektra react when the terrifying King in Black plunges the world into darkness? Collecting DAREDEVIL (2019) #21-30 and DAREDEVIL ANNUAL (2020) #1. Rated T+ (STL216572)

(W) Gregory Wright, Various (A) Tom Grindberg, Various (CA) Tom Grindberg Dark times for Daredevil - and Elektra! When DD heads underground, he gets drawn into an ordeal involving Bushwacker, the Devourer and...Deathlok? But as things get explosive, is the biggest menace the underground King - or the rising Kingpin? Out of costume, it's Matt Murdock no more - now he's Jack Batlin, street hustler! But when a Kruel menace targets Matt's friends, "Jack's" old life quickly comes back to haunt him! It's time for the 'Devil to do a little soul-searching before his identity crisis pushes him over the edge! Will Nick Fury and the Punisher play a part in the return of the "real" Daredevil? Plus: DD's former flame, the assassin Elektra, stars in her own epic tale of darkness and deception - taking on the Hand and the sinister Snakeroot! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #333-344 and ELEKTRA: ROOT OF EVIL #1-4. Rated T+

(W) Brian Michael Bendis, Various (A) Rob Haynes, Various (CA) Alex Maleev Industry legend Brian Michael Bendis begins his acclaimed five-year DAREDEVIL run! When the staff that once belonged to his mentor is stolen, Daredevil is determined to get it back - even if that means joining an ancient ninja battle between the Seven and the Hand! Then, why is investigative reporter Ben Urich focusing on the catatonic son of two-bit costumed criminal Leap Frog - and how is Daredevil connected to a child he doesn't even know? When a rich client hires Matt Murdock to sue Daredevil, it's time for everyone's favorite attorney to play to the camera! Plus: Ambitious gangster Sammy Silke has inspired Wilson Fisk's lieutenants to rise up against the Kingpin of Crime! But what is the connection between Silke's coup and the contract on Matt Murdock's life? Brian Bendis and Alex Maleev's gritty reinvention of Daredevil's world begins right here! COLLECTING: Daredevil: Ninja (2000) 1-3, Daredevil (1998) 16-31 Rated T+

(W) Fabian Nicieza (A) Patch Zircher & Various (CA) Rob Liefeld Marvel's mightiest mercs are back - and stuck with each other! Can two grown men armed to the teeth with deadly genetic weaponry live together without driving each other crazy?! Action, adventure, black humor, black ops, face-changing viruses and lots of gunfire mark this legendary pairing of two of Marvel's fan-favorite antiheroes, Wade Wilson and Nathan Summers! Fabian Nicieza, co-creator of Deadpool and the writer who defined Cable for a generation, returns to the characters he made famous - okay, infamous - in a sweeping and hilarious epic for the ages! Collecting CABLE & DEADPOOL (2004) #1-18. Rated T+

(W) Christopher Priest, Various (A) Paco Diaz, Various (CA) Rob Liefeld Acclaimed writer Christopher Priest's entire DEADPOOL run in one book! What happens when Deadpool crosses paths with royalty? Watch the madness unfold as the Merc with a Mouth learns what it's like to cavort with two of Marvel's mightiest monarchs - of the Asgardian and Wakandan varieties! But when Loki gives Wade Wilson the handsome face of a movie star, will it be a blessing?or a curse? Domestic bliss is unlikely when Deadpool starts rooming with Constrictor and Titania - and when Taskmaster hires Wade to train a group of his super-villain-wannabe students, he assigns them the ultimate test: taking over an orbiting space station! Plus: Katanas clash with claws when Deadpool battles Wolverine! And the unlikely heroes of Counter-Earth, the Remnants, must battle their former leader?Deadpool?! But why does everybody hate Fight-Man? Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #34-45, BLACK PANTHER (1998) #23, WOLVERINE (1988) #154-155, HEROES REBORN: REMNANTS, FIGHT-MAN #1 and material from WOLVERINE ANNUAL '99. Rated T

(W) Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn (A) Tony Moore, Various (CA) Declan Shalvey Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan bring the funny! Wade Wilson must take down an army of dead presidents - and things only get wilder from there! Deadpool is hired by a demon to reclaim damned souls; gets in touch with his feminine side; targets a man with aquatic powers; and teams up with the Superior Spider-Man! But when Deadpool's past in the Weapon X Program returns to haunt him, he recruits reluctant allies Wolverine and Captain America to aid him in his most shocking ordeal yet! Plus: The debut of the flashback tales Posehn and Duggan made famous, featuring Deadpool's adventures in yesteryear as Wade drowns his sorrows with Iron Man, and gets funky with Power Man and Iron Fist! Collecting DEADPOOL (2012) #1-19. Parental Advisory

(W) Joe Kelly, Various (A) Ed McGuinness, Various (CA) Ed McGuinness Uncover Deadpool's complicated history with Weapon X! When his healing factor fails, Wade Wilson grudgingly turns to Dr. Killebrew, the mad scientist who cured his cancer - and ruined his life! But what exactly was done to Deadpool in the Workshop? And can Wade control his impulse to slice Killebrew into little pieces? Then, Ajax wants Deadpool's stain scrubbed from the planet. What is his connection to Wade's nightmarish origin - and how is Death herself involved? Plus: The resurrected Weapon X program makes Wade an offer he can't refuse: If he joins their cutthroat crew, they'll fix his ravaged face! And when Deadpool is haunted by the ghosts of his past, can fellow Weapon Plus alumni Wolverine and Captain America help him through his most harrowing battle ever? Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #3-5, #17-19 and #57-61; DEADPOOL/DEATH ANNUAL '98; and DEADPOOL (2012) #15-19. Rated T+

(W) Victor Gischler, Various (A) Rob Liefeld, Various (CA) Ed McGuinness It's Deadpool like you've never seen him in a cosmic adventure with a team of...more Deadpools!? Deadpool gears up for an intergalactic adventure - but to succeed, he'll need to assemble a crack team of special operatives! So naturally he recruits four other versions of himself! What could go wrong? Lady Deadpool, Kid Deadpool, Dogpool, Headpool and the original Merc With a Mouth form...the Deadpool Corps! The consciousness-sapping Awareness has wiped out the free will of millions of planets, and the Corps must stop it from destroying the galaxy! If they can keep the infighting and binge drinking to a minimum, they just might just stand a chance. Then, the Omega Confederation hires the Corps to stop a rebellion. But when Deadpool falls for Princess Teela, the group promptly switches sides - and incites a civil war! Will their meddling destroy an entire planet? COLLECTING: PRELUDE TO DEADPOOL CORPS #1-5, DEADPOOL CORPS #1-12 and DEADPOOL FAMILY #1 Rated T+

(W) Mark Waid, Various (A) Barry Kitson, Various (CA) Ariel Olivetti Mark Waid completes his spellbinding run! Stephen Strange: herald of Galactus?! When an alien sorcerer demands Stephen's help saving his far-off planet from the World-Eater, Galactus ends up banished to the darkest depths of the mystic realms! Now, with his powers depleted, Strange must undertake a rescue mission like never before! Then, a truly terrifying villain works their way into the Marvel Universe via a small house in Kansas, and their impact will be huge! And with his hands healed after so many years of pain, Stephen can return to his old life as a Surgeon Supreme! But torn between his obligations, which solemn oath will he choose to uphold? Join Stephen Strange, M.D., for a new era of modern medicine, mystic arts?and horror! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE (2018) #12-20, DOCTOR STRANGE ANNUAL (2019) #1 and DR. STRANGE (2019) #1-6. Rated T+

(W) Alex Ross, Jim Krueger (A) JP Leon (CA) Alex Ross Comic-art master Alex Ross offers his dark vision of the Marvel Universe's future! The saga begins in a world where Plague X has given everyone super-powers, and Reed Richards sets out to cure a calamity he fears he may have caused. Meanwhile, a battle-weary Captain America - the last human alive on an Earth overrun with superhumans - struggles to defeat a horrific new enemy of freedom. Along with writer Jim Krueger and artist John Paul Leon, Ross breathes life into and gives amazing detail to every facet of the EARTH X mythos - exploring the depths and heights of the Marvel Universe, from the roots of its humble beginnings to the peak of its ultimate potential! Collecting EARTH X #0-12 and #X. Rated T+

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Esad Ribic & Various (CA) Esad Ribic Never die?never win. What's the point of an endless battle? For millions of years, one hundred Eternals have roamed the Earth, secret protectors of humanity. Without them, humankind would be smears between the teeth of the demon-like Deviants. The Deviant/Eternal war has waged for all time, echoing in our myths and nightmares. But today, the Eternals face something new: change! Can they - or anyone on Earth - survive this discovery? An Eternal has been murdered by one of their own, and this may not be the last such killing. But Sersi's number one suspect is?Thena?! And as the Eternals learn the truth of their existence, their society falls into chaos. Who can raise them up from the ashes? All hail Thanos, the Mad Titan - Eternal Prime! Collecting ETERNALS (2021) #1-12, ETERNALS: THANOS RISES, ETERNALS: CELESTIA and ETERNALS: THE HERETIC. Rated T+

Dan Slott's run on the Fantastic Four continues! You are cordially commanded to Latveria for the royal wedding?of Doctor Doom! But who is the Bride of Doom? Why is Mr. Fantastic acting as best man? And how will the nuptials profoundly change the Human Torch's life? Meanwhile, Kang's entire bloodline is out to destroy every era of the Fantastic Four! One of the FF's greatest enemies unleashes Halloween horror! And when the Wizard and Frightful Four menace the FF both in and out of the courtroom, it's time to call in everyone's favorite lawyer: the sensational She-Hulk! Plus: Spider-Man makes a timely appearance! An old-fashioned family vacation to the Grand Canyon turns terrifying! And Ben Grimm throws on his hat and overcoat to solve a mystery from his nightmares! COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (2018) 31-39, Fantastic Four: Road Trip (2020) 1, Fantastic Four: Grimm Noir (2020) 1 Rated T+

An era of transformation for Marvel's First Family! The Thing is still adjusting to his new role as leader of the FF - whose lineup now includes the Human Torch, Crystal and Sharon 'Ms. Marvel' Ventura! But as Crystal's presence complicates Johnny's marriage, things get extra rocky for Ben and Sharon - literally! When more cosmic rays change the two in unexpected ways, how will they react to their monstrous new mutations? Meanwhile, the Fantastic Four get involved in Doctor Doom's war with Kristoff Vernard - but on whose side? And a trip to the Mole Man's realm leads to an adventure across time and space - and to encounters with Belasco, Master Pandemonium and…the Beyonder! Plus: Hulk and Thing throw down in two supersized slugfests! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #308-320 and ANNUAL (1963) #21, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #350 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #29. Rated T+

(W) Dan Slott (A) Carlos Pacheco & Various (CA) CAFU Dan Slott presents the cosmic saga he's been waiting his entire Marvel Comics career to tell! Before the Kree, Skrull or Shi'ar empires...before the emergence of Galactus...before the birth of Asgard...there was the First War. Today, the greatest conflict to ever rage across the Multiverse is reignited. This...is the Day of Reckoning! And all that stands between all of reality and revenge from the dawn of time are the heroes of Earth - and the mind of Mister Fantastic! Starring the FF, She-Hulk, Jack of Hearts, the Unseen, the Silver Surfer, Thor and everyone in the whole dang Marvel Universe - but as oblivion approaches, will Doctor Doom be the hero all of reality needs? For the Multiverse to survive, the Watchers must all break their most sacred oath! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR: RECKONING WAR ALPHA, FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) #40-46 and RECKONING WAR: TRIAL OF THE WATCHER. Rated T+

(W) Larry Hama, Various (A) Steven Harris, Various (CA) Terry Dodson What do you get when you merge M with Emplate? M-Plate - and the combined entity spells big trouble for Generation X! Meanwhile, a theft at the Academy exposes secrets that Husk, Jubilee and Skin would rather stay hidden! And as these problems collide, the students face an interdimensional adventure some of them might not walk away from! Penance's secrets are revealed at last, but what will that mean for Monet? Plus: The team deals with Asgardian trolls, Emma Frost suffers a loss of powers just as an old foe returns and emotions run high for Husk and Chamber! But when Dracula sets up shop in Massachusetts, will Jono end up under the dark prince's thrall? And can Generation X save Christmas? Collecting GENERATION X (1994) #33-47 and #1/2, GENERATION X/DRACULA ANNUAL '98, X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #20, and GENERATION X HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1. Rated T