(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) Stan Lee (A) John Romita Sr. & Various (CA) John Romita Sr. Some of Spider-Man's earliest and most classic stories, written by none other than Stan 'The Man' Lee himself! Two of the fiercest crime lords in New York City are on a quest to decipher an ancient petrified tablet - whose secrets promise great power! It's an indisputable classic by two of Marvel's greatest creators, Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. - and that's not all they have in store! J. Jonah Jameson has the Daily Bugle working overtime to brand Spider-Man as public enemy number one, the Prowler hits the scene, the Black Widow debuts her sultry new spy gear - and the origin of Peter's parents is revealed! Plus: The Kingpin comes back for more, and this time it's a family affair! Also featuring Gwen Stacy and the gang -whose heads are really going to turn when an ill Peter Parker strolls into a party in his Spider-Man costume! COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #68-85 and material FROM AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #5-6 Rated T

(W) Terry Kavanagh, Various (A) Steven Butler, Various (CA) Steven Butler Spider-Man's clone is back! Spidey thought his clone was long dead, but where has the man now called Ben Reilly been for the last five years? Why has he returned? And is he Peter Parker's dark side - or his better half? As the mysterious Judas Traveller and his companions study the two spiders, Ben enjoys a new lease on life - suiting up as the Scarlet Spider and swinging into action against Venom! But an unstable Peter is pushed to the brink in a confrontation with the Puma. Can Daredevil help bring him back from the edge? No other Spider-storyline was as innovative or infamous as the 1990s' Clone Saga, and this is where it all begins! Collecting WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #117-119, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #394-396, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #51-53, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #217-219, SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED (1993) #7 and clone subplot pages. Rated T

The explosive outer-space epic that revitalized Marvel's cosmos! When Annihilus, lord of the Negative Zone, unleashes his monstrous Annihilation Wave on our universe, the galaxy's greatest heroes - and some you might call villains - must brace for war! Annihilus' opening salvo devastates the Nova Corps, changing Richard Rider's life forever! Can he carry the Corps' powerful Worldmind alone without going mad? Silver Surfer unites with his fellow heralds to protect Galactus, but what dark bargain must he strike? A personal mission brings Super-Skrull to the Negative Zone, where he faces betrayal! And Quasar takes on Annihilus, and only one will survive! Plus: Drax the Destroyer gets a new look, a fresh purpose and a surprising friend! Collecting DRAX THE DESTROYER #1-4, ANNIHILATION PROLOGUE #1, ANNIHILATION: NOVA #1-4, ANNIHILATION: SILVER SURFER #1-4 and ANNIHILATION: SUPER-SKRULL #1-4. Rated T+

(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) Stan Lee, Various (A) Jack Kirby, Various (CA) Jack Kirby Gathering together to face Loki, Marvel's greatest heroes - Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp - formed comics' greatest team: the Avengers! They were joined by Captain America soon after, and there was no doubt these were Earth's Mightiest Heroes! But Marvel heroes don't just battle villains, they live, breathe, argue?and even fall out. And in an innovative twist, Stan Lee eventually chose to have those original Avengers depart, leaving Captain America to carry on! Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch - all conflicted villains - became Cap's new recruits, transforming the Avengers into a dynamic, unpredictable and exciting quartet! So grab a copy of this Epic Collection, and experience the origins and permutations of the world's most famous super-team from the very beginning! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #1-20. Kids to Adults

(W) Roy Thomas (A) Sal Buscema & Various (CA) Neal Adams An all-time cosmic classic and one of the most important Marvel stories ever told! The galaxy is rocked by a conflict of star-spanning proportions - with Earth caught in the crossfire! The eternal intergalactic enemies, the merciless Kree and the shape-changing Skrulls, have gone to war - and our planet is situated on the front lines! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring about an end to the fighting before humanity becomes a casualty of war? And what good are even a dozen super-powered champions against the vast military machines of two of the great empires of the cosmos? The key to victory lies with the expatriate Kree Captain Mar-Vell and his human host, honorary Avenger Rick Jones! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #89-97.

(W) Steve Englehart, Various (A) Al Milgrom, Various (CA) Al Milgrom The West Coast meets the Old West! Firebird finds herself in the middle of a fight between the Rangers and the Avengers - but will she become the sixth Whacko, or will the Thing? Menaces mount - including Master Pandemonium, Headlok, Griffin and Graviton - while Tigra and Hellcat team up against Tiger Shark! Meanwhile, Hank Pym battles his demons - but who will be his savior? Then, a time-warping terror leaves the West Coast Avengers trapped in the past! Hawkeye meets old friends Two-Gun Kid and Rawhide Kid, but another Western legend spells big trouble for Mockingbird! The sprawling space-time saga spreads to ancient Egypt as the Whackos travel ever further back in time - but what role will Moon Knight play? And will the team ever find its way home? Collecting WEST COAST AVENGERS (1985) #8-24 and ANNUAL #1, and AVENGERS ANNUAL #15. Rated T

(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) Nathan Edmondson (A) Phil Noto, Mitch Gerads (CA) Phil Noto The Black Widow searches for atonement for her past as a KGB assassin! In Russia, Natasha Romanoff goes undercover - but discovers a deadly plot that spans the entire globe. On a snowy night in Prague, the Black Widow must find her way out of disaster alongside the Winter Soldier. Elsewhere, Natasha fights against - or alongside? - the Punisher for access to a deadly criminal network. Who are the shadowy villains that connect to everything? And what will the Avengers do when they learn how Natasha has been spending her days off? As the Black Widow finds herself unexpectedly confronted by one of the darkest moments of her past, learn how the first red lines in her ledger were written. Is it too late for redemption? Collecting BLACK WIDOW (2014) #1-20, PUNISHER (2014) #9 and material from ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE. 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/A/CA) TBA Captain America dives headlong into the 1970s, with stories from Stan Lee himself! Draped in the red, white and blue, there's no character in all of comics who represents America like Cap - and his path through the tumultuous '70s reveals both the character's, and the nation's, soul. In story after story Stan Lee and Gene Colan push the envelope as Cap goes behind enemy lines in Vietnam, teams with the Falcon to oppose the radical Diamond Heads, and sets out on a coast-to-coast road trip full of motorcycle gangs, rock festivals and the Red Skull! Then, Bucky Barnes returns from the grave! But with Baron Strucker, Doctor Doom and M.O.D.O.K. tied up in his revival, this can't be the same pal that Cap remembers. What's really going on here? COLLECTING: CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #120-138 Rated T

(W) Mark Gruenwald, Various (A) Dave Hoover, Various (CA) TBA Is this the end of Captain America? As the Super-Soldier Serum in his veins decays, Steve Rogers' health continues to worsen - so he's going to need a little help to carry on shield-slinging, especially against Baron Zemo and his new Baroness! Diamondback may be having doubts about their partnership, but new heroes Free Spirit and Jack Flag join the good fight against the Serpent Society! And Tony Stark has his own way of lending a hand: designing an incapacitated Cap his very own suit of armor! Will it be enough for Steve to survive an epic clash between the Avengers, A.I.M., M.O.D.O.K. and the Red Skull? And left with 24 hours to live, how will Cap spend his final day? Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #431-443, TALES OF SUSPENSE (1995) #1, AVENGERS (1963) #386-388 and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA COLLECTOR'S PREVIEW. 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+

(W) Mark Gruenwald, Various (A) Rik Levins, Various (CA) Hoover, Dale Captain America fights for his life! Cap is on the hunt for the Skull - the Blazing Skull, that is! Then, Doctor Faustus' mental machinations pit Steve Rogers against his old pal Nomad! But when the Sentinel of Liberty learns that his enhanced physique is shutting down on him, his choice is simple: retire from being a hero?or die in action! But with evil masterminds plotting and dead villains rising, that's no choice at all for Captain America! Can Cap's friends dissuade him from setting the world's safety above his own? Plus: Wartime adventures with the Invaders, Bucky and the Howling Commandos! And Cap unites with Nick Fury to expose a rogue faction of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #420-430 and ANNUAL #13, NOMAD (1992) #18-19, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE MEDUSA EFFECT, and CAPTAIN AMERICA/NICK FURY: BLOOD TRUCE. Rated T+

The shocking murder of the Red Skull leaves an unfinished Cosmic Cube at large! Adding to the imminent danger, a cadre of the Skull's followers plans to ignite bombs in the hearts of Paris, London and Manhattan! Racing against a rapidly ticking clock, Captain America must solve the mystery of his nemesis' murder and find the Cube before it can be used to rewrite reality! But there's a lethal assassin on the loose with an all-too-familiar face. Cap's suspicions about the Winter Soldier will soon be answered in the most brutal way possible, tearing open old wounds and threatening to carve new scars that will never heal! Plus: Crossbones and the Red Skull's daughter, Sin, carve a path of chaos and destruction across the United States! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (2004) #1-17 and #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT, and CAPTAIN AMERICA 65TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL. 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) Tom Delfalco, Various (A) Lee Weeks, Various (CA) Lee Weeks The evil symbiote Carnage continues his journey from psychotic super-villain to killer solo star! Carnage goes cosmic! When the Carnage symbiote sets its sights on the Silver Surfer as a shiny new host, does Spider-Man have any hope of stopping a lethal killer with the power cosmic?! Cletus Kasady's wild story continues in the Negative Zone, where waits Blastaar the Living Bomb-burst! But it won't be long before Carnage is venting his 'daddy issues' on none other than Venom - with his own offspring, Toxin, caught between them! Will the newest symbiote on the block be the most terrifying yet?or could Toxin be a force for good? Plus, Spidey and the X-Men face an unholy alliance between Carnage and Mr. Sinister?and witness a world where Cosmic Carnage battled the Avengers! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 430-431, Peter Parker: Spider-Man (1999) 13, Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man (1999) 13-14, Venom vs. Carnage (2004) 1-4, Toxin (2005) 1-6, X-Men/Spider-Man (2008) 3, What If? (1989) 108 Rated T+

(W) J. M. DeMatteis, Various (A) Mark Bagley, Various (CA) Sal Buscema Carnage's reign of terror continues! When the hit video game Carnage Unleashed provides the psychopathic symbiote the opportunity to gain his freedom, can Venom keep Cletus Kasady from filling the streets with blood? Then, when the planet of the symbiotes invades Earth, get ready for the attack of the 50-Foot Carnage! Plus: A psychiatrist tries to analyze Carnage, but who will get into whose head? How did Cletus' symbiote infect Ben Reilly? And when Venom goes on trial, can Spider-Man and Daredevil prevent Carnage from causing chaos in the courtroom? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #403 and #410, VENOM: CARNAGE UNLEASHED #1-4, CARNAGE: MIND BOMB, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (1996) #3, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #67, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #233, CARNAGE: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE and VENOM: ON TRIAL #2-3 - plus material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL, SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL, VENOM SUPER SPECIAL, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL. Parental Advisory

(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) Ann Nocenti, Various (A) John Romita Jr., Various (CA) John Romita Jr. How do you solve a problem like Mary? That's Typhoid Mary, the lethally seductive assassin unleashed by the Kingpin in his campaign to break Matt Murdock. She's a 'love-maker and a man-hater' with multiple personalities - including one to target Matt, and another with her sights set on Daredevil! Under attack from both sides, the champion of Hell's Kitchen may be powerless to resist! Then, DD dances with demons when INFERNO rages in Manhattan, and his old life will be left in ashes. And everything goes to hell when the -Devil locks horns with Mephisto! See both sides as Daredevil clashes with the Punisher, and meet the dark soul known as Blackheart! Will the Man Without Fear be left as a Man Without Hope? Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #253-270 and PUNISHER (1987) #10. Rated T

(W) David Mack, Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Mack, Various (CA) David Finch Visionary creators David Mack and Brian Michael Bendis continue their run on Daredevil, when Matt Murdock takes on a shocking new role, and Echo's full story is revealed! Maya Lopez once nearly took down Daredevil, believing him to be the one who killed her father. After learning it was actually Wilson Fisk - her legal guardian - who was responsible, she shot him and left New York in an attempt to discover herself. Now, with her perceptions completely altered, Echo embarks on a Native American vision quest to pick up the pieces of her shattered life! Meanwhile, Fisk is gone - and Daredevil is the new Kingpin of Hell's Kitchen! But that just means an army of foes who want Matt's newfound power for themselves. So is it a good thing that his ex-partner, Black Widow, is back to help DD keep the streets clean? And just how much will they rekindle their relationship? COLLECTING: Daredevil (1998) 51-65, What If Karen Page Had Lived? (2004) 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) Joe Kelly, James Felder (A) Yancy Labat, Various (CA) Walter McDaniel Joe Kelly's classic storyline concludes! As the world-ending threat that LL&L has been preparing Deadpool to fight looms, Wade struggles with a crisis of conscience. Can he really be the Mithras, prophesied to save the world? Not to worry, because LL&L has a possible replacement all lined up: Captain America! The aftermath of this cosmic conflict leaves Deadpool more unstable than usual - but when a familiar woman from his past returns, everything Wade Wilson knows about himself will be called into question! Now he must brace for revelations, recriminations and a very personal final battle against his worst enemy, T-Ray! Plus: Therapy sessions with Dr. Bong! And Deadpool crosses swords with Batroc, Bullseye, Wolverine, the pint-sized assassin Widdle Wade and more! Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #0 and #21-33, DEADPOOL TEAM-UP (1998) #1, and ENCYCLOPAEDIA DEADPOOLICA. Rated T+

(W) Joe Kelly, Various (A) Shannon Denton, Various (CA) Walter McDaniel Joe Kelly's riotous, character-defining run continues! Deadpool battles the revamped Great Lakes Avengers - but can he and Blind Al escape the past when they're hurled into the pages of a Silver Age Spider-Man story?! Then, as T-Ray and Typhoid Mary continue to torment Deadpool, will X-Force's Siryn help save him from his own self-destructive tendencies? As Wade inches closer to the edge, the man called Ajax is cleaning house, and he wants Deadpool's stain scrubbed from the planet. But what is his connection to Wade Wilson's untold origin? And will Wade feel Death's embrace? Plus: As cosmic oblivion looms, Deadpool hits the casinos and battles Batroc, and the Merc with a Mouth meets the Heroes for Hire! Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #10-20, DEADPOOL/DEATH ANNUAL '98, HEROES FOR HIRE (1997) #10-11, BABY'S FIRST DEADPOOL BOOK and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #47. 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+

The Defenders, comicdom's No. 1 non-team, are back - and things are about to get weird in all the best ways! As we begin, the Defenders confront Nebulon and the other-dimensional Squadron Sinister. It's an encounter that will bring Nighthawk into the fold and change the team forever! Magneto and his Ultimate Mutant strike, the Wrecking Crew debuts, Luke Cage and Daredevil join up, and Valkyrie continues the search for answers to her fractured identity! Then, Steve Gerber takes the writing reins, injecting the series with knowing absurdity and cutting social commentary in the form of the bizarre Headmen and the bigoted Sons of the Serpent! Gerber crafted challenging stories that set the tone for the Defenders going forward - and define them even today! Collecting DEFENDERS (1972) #12-25, GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #1-4 and MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #6-7 - plus material from MYSTERY TALES #21, WORLD OF FANTASY #11 and TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #9. Rated T

(W) Steve Gerber, Various (A) Sal Buscema, Various (CA) Gil Kane Visionary creator Steve Gerber takes the Defenders on one of the most creative and beloved superteam eras of all time! Marvel has never had a bigger team of misfits than the Defenders and the Defenders have never had a more exciting and innovative writer than Steve Gerber. Known as a 'non-team' book, The Defenders' left room for experimentation that other titles lacked. From the Elf-with-a-Gun to Bambi and the Bozos, Steve Gerber used that space to push boundaries and craft a challenging critique of the era's culture. His stories are brought to life by the art team of Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson as the Headmen Saga reaches an action-packed and insightful conclusion. This collection of classics is topped it off with Marvel Treasury Edition #12's much-adored Defenders/Howard the Duck team-up. COLLECTING: THE DEFENDERS (1972) #26-41, GIANT-SIZE (1974) #5 & ANNUAL (1976) #1 and MARVEL TREASURY EDITION (1974) #12. 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) Len Kaminski, Various (A) Geof Isherwood, Various (CA) Geof Isherwood Powerless! When Clea's actions free the dread Dormammu, Doctor Strange beseeches the all-powerful Vishanti for aid. But his mystical patrons have a request in return - and when Strange refuses, he is stripped of most of his magical power! Sorcerer Supreme no more, Strange must revive his old non-team the Defenders to contend with Dormammu! Then, when Nightmare targets Strange, will Morbius be a friend or foe? Plus: Strange loses and gains a disciple and is swept up in cosmic chaos when the Goddess launches her Infinity Crusade! And when Strange aids the Midnight Sons against Lilith, it unleashes a terrifying new foe - and sparks a radical reimagining of Strange himself! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE, SORCERER SUPREME #48-61 and ANNUAL #3; MORBIUS: THE LIVING VAMPIRE (1992) #9; and material from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #146 and MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1990) #12, and #14. 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+