(W) Charles Soule (A) Ibraim Roberson & Various (CA) Phil Noto Who lived? Who died? Little has been revealed about the year following the fall of Starlight Beacon and the ultimate triumph of the Nihil - until now! The Jedi Council, reeling from its losses, has recalled its Jedi Knights from across the galaxy and instituted its emergency measures. Master Yoda has a plan to save both the Order and the galaxy, but he must touch the dark side to achieve it, and the consequences will be grave indeed. Jedi Knight Bell Zettifar, with his trusty charhound Ember at his side, will battle to rid the galaxy of the villainous Nihil. And fresh from his sweetest triumph, Marchion Ro - ruthless Eye of the Nihil - must face his greatest trials! Plus: What is the Stormwall, and what danger does it pose to the Republic? Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - SHADOWS OF STARLIGHT #1-4. Rated T

(W) Charles Soule (A) Ibraim Roberson & Various (CA) Phil Noto Who lived? Who died? Little has been revealed about the year following the fall of Starlight Beacon and the ultimate triumph of the Nihil - until now! The Jedi Council, reeling from its losses, has recalled its Jedi Knights from across the galaxy and instituted its emergency measures. Master Yoda has a plan to save both the Order and the galaxy, but he must touch the dark side to achieve it, and the consequences will be grave indeed. Jedi Knight Bell Zettifar, with his trusty charhound Ember at his side, will battle to rid the galaxy of the villainous Nihil. And fresh from his sweetest triumph, Marchion Ro - ruthless Eye of the Nihil - must face his greatest trials! Plus: What is the Stormwall, and what danger does it pose to the Republic? Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - SHADOWS OF STARLIGHT #1-4. Rated T

(W) Cavan Scott (A) Marika Cresta (CA) Phil Noto The thrilling saga of the High Republic era of Star Wars reaches a stunning climax!As fighting within the Nihil Occlusion Zone intensifies, Jedi Master Keeve Trennis is set upon a path that will change her life forever. While the Battle for Naboo rages, Keeve prepares to breach the Stormwall — and the Lourna Dee of old returns with murder on her twisted mind! Lines are drawn in the fight against the Nihil, but can Keeve remain true to the Light as she leads her team into war? Meanwhile, heartbreak is relived as the past catches up with one of Lourna's crew. And a nightmare unfolds above Eriadu as a weary group of Jedi must face their biggest challenge — and their greatest fear. The Nameless strike as you've never seen them before, and the end is nigh!COLLECTING: Star Wars: The High Republic - Fear of the Jedi (2025) 1-5, Star Wars: The High Republic - The Finale (2025) 1

(W) Charles Soule (A) Marco Castiello, Jethro Morales (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli Hundreds of years before the Skywalker saga, witness the birth of a Jedi legend! Porter Engle is perhaps the most skilled lightsaber wielder in the High Republic. With his sister and fellow Jedi Knight Barash Silvain, he travels the galaxy, serving as a guardian of peace and justice. As the two Jedi journey to a planet far on the Republic frontier in response to a desperate request for aid, they are certain they will succeed. Because no one in the galaxy fights like Porter Engle. No warrior can stand against him. No one even comes close. They are sure of victory?until they see what awaits them! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - THE BLADE #1-4. Rated T

(W) Cavan Scott (A) Laura Braga & Various (CA) Phil Noto 'The next thrilling chapter of the HIGH REPUBLIC era of STAR WARS! Lightsabers clash as Keeve Trennis finally finds what she's been searching for in the Nihil Occlusion Zone! What is the secret of the ancient ruin? And can Keeve trust Lourna Dee when she needs her the most? The Jedi's deepest fears manifest as a face from the past makes a shocking appearance! COLLECTING: Star Wars: The High Republic (2023) 5-8 [Phase III], Star Wars: The Acolyte (2024) 1' Rated T

(W) Cavan Scott (A) Laura Braga & Various (CA) Phil Noto 'The next thrilling chapter of the HIGH REPUBLIC era of STAR WARS! Lightsabers clash as Keeve Trennis finally finds what she's been searching for in the Nihil Occlusion Zone! What is the secret of the ancient ruin? And can Keeve trust Lourna Dee when she needs her the most? The Jedi's deepest fears manifest as a face from the past makes a shocking appearance! COLLECTING: Star Wars: The High Republic (2023) 5-8 [Phase III], Star Wars: The Acolyte (2024) 1' Rated T

(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Georges Jeanty; Steven Cummings (CA) Taurin Clarke The complete comic book adaptations of the first two series of the smash-hit Disney+ series!In the galaxy’s Outer Rim, the enigmatic armored bounty hunter known as the Mandalorian has agreed to track down a target for a mysterious ex-Imperial client who offers to pay in beskar, a rare metal revered by the warrior people of Mandalore. But when Mando locates the target — the adorable green infant known only as the Child — all bets are off! Will Mando follow his Mandalorian code and turn over the Child? And if he doesn’t, what will be the consequences? Mando finds himself allied with a ragtag crew of cutthroat mercenaries and accepts an olive branch from an old rival that leads him to be cornered by powerful enemies. Can he discover the truth about his traveling companion — including his name — and help him find his path? Plus: Mando meets Boba Fett, but will they prove to be enemies or allies? Guest-starring Ahsoka Tano and Luke Skywalker!COLLECTING:

(W) Jody Houser (A) Will Sliney (CA) Phil Noto The official comic-book adaptation of the climactic film of the Skywalker Saga!As the Resistance struggles against the First Order's dominance, Poe Dameron discovers an unthinkable threat on the horizon — and the final battle for the fate of the galaxy begins! Rey must find a way to the hidden Sith hideout, putting her on a collision course with Kylo Ren. Their confrontation will be explosive! Meanwhile, Chewbacca is captured — and Poe Dameron seeks aid from a mysterious figure from his past! But with only hours to act, will our heroes avert the devastation of the Final Order?COLLECTING: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation (2025) 1-5

(W) Timothy Zahn, Jody Houser (A) Andrea Di Vito, Patrick Olliffe (CA) Rod Reis Return to the saga of Grand Admiral Thrawn with the comic-book adaptation of the hit novel THRAWN: ALLIANCES! As rivals for the favor of the Emperor, Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader may seem like unlikely partners for a crucial mission! Yet this formidable twosome has worked together before. Years ago, Thrawn and the man once known as Anakin Skywalker were joined in the hunt for Padm? Amidala. Now, as each man carves his own way through the galaxy, they will find themselves bound together once more by the Emperor's will - and they will be each be tested to their limits by an enemy worthy of their formidable combined might! COLLECTING: Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances (2024) 1-4 Rated T

Lost tales of the Jedi revealed! Obi-Wan has slowly adjusted to his life of exile on Tatooine, secretly protecting young Luke Skywalker. But now, injustice reigns as villainous scum run rampant, extorting moisture farmers and wreaking havoc. Will 'Old Ben' risk revealing himself to do what's right? And when Jabba the Hutt hires a bounty hunter to find out who's been thwarting his men, Obi-Wan must take on the galaxy's deadliest Wookiee, Black Krrsantan! Plus, years earlier, when Obi-Wan was still a Padawan, Master Yoda found himself trapped on a savage world with a hidden power. Yoda must learn the secret of the stones - and his struggle in the past will affect Luke in the present! And can Obi-Wan save a young Tusken Raider? Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #7, #15, #20, #26-30 and material from STAR WARS (2015) #37.

Lost tales of the Jedi revealed! Obi-Wan has slowly adjusted to his life of exile on Tatooine, secretly protecting young Luke Skywalker. But now, injustice reigns as villainous scum run rampant, extorting moisture farmers and wreaking havoc. Will 'Old Ben' risk revealing himself to do what's right? And when Jabba the Hutt hires a bounty hunter to find out who's been thwarting his men, Obi-Wan must take on the galaxy's deadliest Wookiee, Black Krrsantan! Plus, years earlier, when Obi-Wan was still a Padawan, Master Yoda found himself trapped on a savage world with a hidden power. Yoda must learn the secret of the stones - and his struggle in the past will affect Luke in the present! And can Obi-Wan save a young Tusken Raider? Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #7, #15, #20, #26-30 and material from STAR WARS (2015) #37.

Breakout Star Wars character Sana Starros stars in her first ever series! Sana Starros stars in her first ever series! Fresh off of a string of disappointments, Sana returns to her family's ancestral home for some downtime. But family time is far from relaxing for a scoundrel and her family of ne'er-do-wells?especially when Stormtroopers attack during dinner! The Starros clan is on a collision course of a lifetime! But what mysteries from Sana's past are coming home to roost? And whose party are they about to crash? It's Sana, solo - and she has a bad feeling about this! COLLECTING: Star Wars: Sana Starros (2023) 1-5 Rated T

(W) Charles Soule (A) Ramon Rosanas (CA) Carlo Pagulayan The hunt for Han! Chewbacca has heard from an old friend with intelligence on the location of notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett, who is in possession of the carbon-frozen body of Han Solo. Along with Luke Skywalker, the loyal Wookiee sets off in search of his lost friend, on an adventure to Nar Shaddaa? better known as the Smuggler's Moon! But this mission may prevent plucky astromech droid R2-D2 from passing along a crucial message to Luke - a message that will affect the fate of the entire Jedi Order! As their missing friend sparks a War of the Bounty Hunters across the galaxy, Luke embarks upon an epic mission with Wedge Antilles and the brave pilots of Starlight Squadron - as Leia, Chewie and Lando take on Boba Fett! The saga of Star Wars continues to surprise! Collecting STAR WARS (2020) #13-18. Rated T

(W) Jason Aaron, Jason Latour (A) Salvador Larroca, Michael Walsh (CA) Mike Mayhew Your favorite rebel rabble-rousers run riot across the galaxy! Luke Skywalker finally gets the alone time he's been after with Princess Leia - unfortunately, it comes while they're stranded on a desert island! In tales of the Star Wars underworld, Sana and Lando join forces on Coruscant to swindle some credits, and Han and Chewie go back to smuggling?for a Hutt?! Then, when the Alliance starts the search for a new secret base, Han leads Leia to scope out a hideout only he knows?only to find a group of killers who want him dead! But what about the droids? The Empire has held Threepio captive for far too long - and now his faithful friend is taking action. That's right - it's Artoo to the rescue! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #33-37 and ANNUAL #3. Rated T

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Salvador Larroca (CA) David Marquez The possibility of the Death Star changed everything. But its destruction proved that the Empire is not irresistible. The specter of the devastating weapon brought together a patchwork cloth of people, united in hope. And now these rebels continue to fight for a better tomorrow for a galaxy far, far away! Jedha was left in ruins when the Death Star annihilated the Holy City - now, as Queen Trios' forces move in to strip what's left, the rebels struggle to preserve the planet for its survivors! With the Leviathan looming, Luke Skywalker is torn between his allegiance to the Rebellion and pursuing the path of a Jedi - so who will lead the charge against the Empire? The echoes of Rogue One continue to be heard in an all-new adventure written by Kieron Gillen (DARTH VADER, DOCTOR APHRA)! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #38-43. Rated T

(W) Charles Soule (A) Steven Cummings & Various (CA) Stephen Segovia The next shocking chapter in the saga of Luke Skywalker! Luke knows his destiny is leading him toward a confrontation with Darth Vader. But Vader is a Dark Lord of the Sith, and Luke is barely even a Jedi. To have any chance at survival, he must find a way to train himself in the battle techniques he will soon face. He must find?another Sith! But his target senses a chance at a new ascendancy! Trapped deep behind enemy lines, how will Luke survive? And who will he be if he does? Plus: Lando Calrissian's past actions come back to haunt him as he faces trial for crimes against the Alliance! And his only hope may lie with?Darth Vader?! Collecting STAR WARS (2020) #42-45, and material from STAR WARS: REVELATIONS (2023) #1 and FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2024: STAR WARS. Rated T

(W) Kieron Gillen, Cullen Bunn (A) Salvador Larroca & Various (CA) Travis Charest A New Hope led here! A secret rebel base. A secret rebel fleet. A chance of victory?but now, Darth Vader has found it. There is no escape. The Empire first strikes back here and now! Can the Millennium Falcon stand alone against the entire Imperial Fleet? Not to mention a TIE Advanced Starfighter with a certain Sith Lord as its pilot?! As the rebels' plans crumble, Princess Leia must discover the cause of this disaster - before it's too late! Her mission leads her aboard Darth Vader's personal Dreadnought?but he always seems to know when his enemies are near. If the Rebellion is to live on, sacrifice is needed?but if hope dies, what survives? Plus: Luke Skywalker and smuggler Sana Starros attend a high-stakes podracing event?but why? Place your bets! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #50-55 and STAR WARS ANNUAL (2015) #4. Rated T

(W) Charles Soule (A) Jethro Morales, Madibek Musabekov (CA) Stephen Segovia 'The end of an era approaches, as Marvel begins to set the stage in the comics for STAR WARS: EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI! Charles Soule weaves together threads from years of storytelling, as he presents the grand finale of Marvel's second blockbuster era of STAR WARS! The timeframe between THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RETURN OF THE JEDI has almost been filled?but there are still a few surprising twists and turns yet to come! COLLECTING: Star Wars (2020) 46-50' Rated T

(W) Greg Pak, More (A) Phil Noto, More (CA) Phil Noto It's the end of the era of hope! Rebels and rogues take center stage as this volume of Marvel's STAR WARS comes to a close! Who exactly is Dar Champion, and how far can Leia trust him when Han's life is on the line? What shocking lesson will Luke learn when Warba finally reveals her true self? When faced with his lost past, can C-3PO seize control of his destiny - and be the hero of his own story? And Chewbacca takes on Darth Vader in vicious hand-to-hand combat! Meanwhile, the Rebellion's search for a new home - a base safe from the reach of the Empire - leads them to the planet Hoth! Doctor Aphra and Beilert Valance lend a hand as the Rebellion's fate is set?and the Empire ascends! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #73-75 and STAR WARS: EMPIRE ASCENDANT. Rated T

(W) Greg Pak, More (A) Phil Noto, More (CA) Phil Noto It's the end of the era of hope! Rebels and rogues take center stage as this volume of Marvel's STAR WARS comes to a close! Who exactly is Dar Champion, and how far can Leia trust him when Han's life is on the line? What shocking lesson will Luke learn when Warba finally reveals her true self? When faced with his lost past, can C-3PO seize control of his destiny - and be the hero of his own story? And Chewbacca takes on Darth Vader in vicious hand-to-hand combat! Meanwhile, the Rebellion's search for a new home - a base safe from the reach of the Empire - leads them to the planet Hoth! Doctor Aphra and Beilert Valance lend a hand as the Rebellion's fate is set?and the Empire ascends! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #73-75 and STAR WARS: EMPIRE ASCENDANT. Rated T

(W) Takashi Okazaki; Aki Yanagi (A) Peach Momoko; Takashi Okazaki (CA) Takashi Okazaki Two acclaimed Japanese creators reveal their incredible Visions of the galaxy far, far away!Manga legend TAKASHI OKAZAKI continues his storytelling from the acclaimed Star Wars: Visions “The Duel,” featuring the Ronin — fusing the mythology of Star Wars with elements of Feudal Japan! We know the Ronin as a fearsome Sith slayer, but who was he before? Discover the early days of the fan-favorite character! Then, acclaimed creator PEACH MOMOKO unleashes her own visionary storytelling! Centuries after the death of a great Sith Lord, a cult has grown worshipping them…and the dark side. Tata, leader of the cult of Ankok, believes she is the successor to this deadly legacy! But is she truly in tune with the Force? Or is she just exploiting the people in her village? Kako and Gel are about to come face-to-face with the truth — even if it kills them!COLLECTING: Star Wars: Visions (2022) #1, Star Wars: Visions - Peach Momoko (2023) #1, Star Wars: Vi

(W) Sam Humphries, Various (A) Garron, Javier, Various (CA) TBD The stirring story of Star-Lord! Before Peter Quill was a Guardian of the Galaxy, he was?an astronaut! Or at least he wanted to be. But as NASA's biggest burnout, Quill seemed destined to stay grounded on Earth. Now, discover how he finally journeyed out into the galaxy! But getting off-world is one thing - surviving is another. Especially when Yondu and his space pirates find him! Plus: Relive Star-Lord's pre-Guardians adventures: teaming with Thanos of Titan against a cosmic threat lurking in a galactic prison - and meeting Rocket Raccoon, Groot and Mantis on a high-stakes mission against the techno-organic Phalanx! But what deadly secrets lurk in Quill's past on Earth, and what will they mean for his future in space? Collecting STAR-LORD (2015) #1-5, THANOS (2003) #7-12, ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - STARLORD #1-4 and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2013) #0.1. Rated T+

(W) Greg Weisman (A) Eric Stanton (CA) Yasmine Putri They're former Avengers with tremendous power, but almost zero life experience. Now, Starbrand and Nightmask are out on their own, trying to find their place as heroes, cosmic entities and?students? College - it's a whole new universe for this pair, posing more questions than their mid-term exam. Can two all-powerful friends share a tiny dorm room? How hard is intergalactic teleportation after partying all night long? And will they keep their grades up while putting bad guys down? Time to find out! But when Kevin and Adam try to get to freshman orientation, they instead end up trapped between Graviton, Nitro and Blizzard! Is someone else pulling these villains' cosmic strings? And when time comes for final evaluation, will Starbrand still exist to pass the test? School's in - time to get learning! Collecting STARBRAND & NIGHTMASK #1-6. Rated T+

(W) Ed Brubaker, James Asmus (A) Dale Eaglesham & Various (CA) Marko Djurdjevic Steve Rogers is back from the dead! But with Bucky Barnes wielding the shield, it's time for a new guise for the Living Legend! Long ago, the serum that transformed Rogers into a Super-Soldier was lost, seemingly forever. But now, its creator's grandson has rediscovered the formula and plans to sell it to the highest bidder. Confronted with the nightmare scenario of an unstoppable army in the hands of any despot or dictator with enough cash, can the former Captain America prevent the serum from changing hands before it's too late? Then, when the X-Men, including Cyclops and Namor, find themselves trapped in the Negative Zone, they could use a hand against Blastaar the Living Bomb-Burst! Enter: Steve Rogers, Super-Soldier! Collecting STEVE ROGERS: SUPER-SOLDIER #1-4 and ANNUAL #1, UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL (2006) #3 and NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT ANNUAL #1. Rated T+

(W) Murewa Ayodele (A) Luciano Vecchio; Mario Santoro; Lucas Werneck (CA) Mateus Manhanini Iconic X-Man Storm flies higher than ever before in her own solo series!Serpents, salamanders and storm gods! Fifty years ago, Ororo Munroe the iconic Storm made her debut in GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1, thundering her way into our hearts! Now, in her very own solo series, she will host a mix of debuts, reinventions and guest appearances of five legendary thunder gods: Chaac, Sango, Mamargan, Susanoo and, of course, Thor! Plus: A mission to Brazil goes horribly wrong! Storm is put under investigation by the FBI! How much more can our hero endure?COLLECTING: Storm (2024) #6-12

(W) Murewa Ayodele (A) Luciano Vecchio; Mario Santoro; Lucas Werneck (CA) Mateus Manhanini Iconic X-Man Storm flies higher than ever before in her own solo series!Serpents, salamanders and storm gods! Fifty years ago, Ororo Munroe the iconic Storm made her debut in GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1, thundering her way into our hearts! Now, in her very own solo series, she will host a mix of debuts, reinventions and guest appearances of five legendary thunder gods: Chaac, Sango, Mamargan, Susanoo and, of course, Thor! Plus: A mission to Brazil goes horribly wrong! Storm is put under investigation by the FBI! How much more can our hero endure?COLLECTING: Storm (2024) #6-12

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Andrea Sorrentino, More (CA) Stefano Caselli The sensational spellbinding series from Skottie Young and Humberto Ramos is given the hardcover treatment ? printed in both color and black and white! Doctor Strange has opened the doors of the Marvel Universe's first school for sorcerers ? and young people from all walks of life with an aptitude for magic are brought together in New Orleans to study under the tutelage of Strange, Brother Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Daimon Hellstrom and all your favorite Marvel mages! From mindful Mindless Ones to pan-dimensional games of tag, the Strange Academy sure lives up to its name. But the students' first field trip will light a fuse that's going to blow up in a big way! Collecting STRANGE ACADEMY #1-6. Rated T+ (STL216579)

(W) Skottie Young (A/CA) Humberto Ramos The Strange Academy teeters on the edge of tragedy! Hearts are broken, uncanny new abilities manifest and a huge secret is revealed! The students attempt to return to some sense of normalcy with a couple of good old-fashioned field trips - but one is to outer space, to uncover a magical artifact with Rocket and Groot, and the other is to Asgard! Then, for orphan Calvin Morse, Parents' Day at Strange Academy isn't much fun. But while the rest of the parents tour the campus, Calvin and an unlikely friend will discover something truly terrifying! A shocking murder mystery awaits as Marvel's smash-hit series continues into its second semester! Collecting STRANGE ACADEMY #7-12. Ages 13 & Up

(W) Skottie Young (A/CA) Humberto Ramos The Marvel Universe's first school for sorcerers throws open its doors! The world has mysteriously changed in such an alarming way that Doctor Strange has finally done what he has avoided for decades and established an academy for the mystic arts! Young people from around the world with an aptitude for magic are brought together in New Orleans to study under Stephen Strange, Brother Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Daimon Hellstrom and all your favorite Marvel mages. From mindful Mindless Ones to pan-dimensional games of tag, the Strange Academy is definitely living up to its name. But the students' first field trip lights a fuse that is going to blow up in a big way! School's in session - and it's going to be spellbinding! Collecting STRANGE ACADEMY #1-6. Ages 13 & Up

(W) Skottie Young (A/CA) Humberto Ramos Collecting the massively acclaimed series in which the Marvel Universe's first school for sorcerers throws open its doors! Doctor Strange has finally established an academy for the mystic arts, bringing together young people from across the cosmos with an aptitude for magic to study under tutors including Doctor Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Daimon Hellstrom and all your favorite Marvel mages! From mindful Mindless Ones to pan-dimensional games of tag, the Strange Academy definitely lives up to its name - but the students' first field trip lights a fuse that will blow up in a big way! Tragedy strikes, hearts are broken, uncanny new abilities manifest and huge secrets are revealed! But as final exams draw near and threats mount, who will be the savior of Strange Academy, and who can bring it all crashing down? COLLECTING: Strange Academy (2020) 1-18, Strange Academy: Finals (2022) 1-6 Rated T+

(W) Skottie Young (A) Humberto Ramos (CA) Skottie Young Collecting the massively acclaimed series in which the Marvel Universe's first school for sorcerers throws open its doors! Doctor Strange has finally established an academy for the mystic arts, bringing together young people from across the cosmos with an aptitude for magic to study under tutors including Doctor Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Daimon Hellstrom and all your favorite Marvel mages! From mindful Mindless Ones to pan-dimensional games of tag, the Strange Academy definitely lives up to its name - but the students' first field trip lights a fuse that will blow up in a big way! Tragedy strikes, hearts are broken, uncanny new abilities manifest and huge secrets are revealed! But as final exams draw near and threats mount, who will be the savior of Strange Academy, and who can bring it all crashing down? COLLECTING: Strange Academy (2020) 1-18, Strange Academy: Finals (2022) 1-6 Rated T+

(W) Skottie Young (A/CA) Humberto Ramos The Marvel Universe's first school for sorcerers throws open its doors! Doctor Strange has finally established an academy for the mystic arts, bringing together young people from across the cosmos with an aptitude for magic to study under tutors including Doctor Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Daimon Hellstrom and all your favorite Marvel mages! From mindful Mindless Ones to pan-dimensional games of tag, the Strange Academy definitely lives up to its name - but the students' first field trip lights a fuse that will blow up in a big way! Tragedy strikes, hearts are broken, uncanny new abilities manifest and a huge secret is revealed! The Academy's extraordinary curriculum will take the class from outer space to Asgard - and if a shocking murder mystery isn't traumatic enough, Parents' Day sure will be! Collecting STRANGE ACADEMY #1-12. Rated T

(W) Jed MacKay (A/CA) Lee Garbett What will be Clea's next move? Someone has stolen pieces of Wong's memory, and he's going to need them back to stop the Blasphemy Cartel. It's up to Wong and Bats to retrace their steps and uncover the truth about what's been taken from him - but could some memories be better off forgotten? As Clea and Wong at last uncover who is behind the zombie resurrections of deceased heroes and villains, they're going to need all the help they can get, including from the Sorcerer Supreme of Death: the Harvestman! Plus: The secrets of the Blasphemy Cartel are revealed by the unlikeliest of sources! The Cartel unleashes its deadliest weapon, but what is it? Or?who?! As one chapter closes, a new one is about to begin in the house of Strange! Collecting STRANGE (2022) #6-10. Rated T+

(W) Peter B. Gillis, James D. Hudnall (A) Brent Anderson, Various (CA) Brent Anderson The epic sci-fi cult favorite sensation of the '80s is collected in a single hardcover! A savage alien race called the horde has invaded Earth, enslaving its people and plundering its resources. Scientists have devised a method of fighting back: the Morituri process, which grants enhanced abilities to a select few compatible humans - but the transformation is fatal within a year. Now, a handful of brave volunteers make up Strikeforce: Morituri - an elite, experimental and highly effective fighting force against the horde's depredations. But the heat of every battle, the celebration of every victory and every quiet moment alone is tainted by the inescapable knowledge that - win or lose - their fate is sealed! The war against the Horde will be filled with monstrous twists and turns - but when it's finally over, will mankind prove victorious? And where will that leave the surviving members of Strikeforce: Morituri? COLLECTING: Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 1-31, Strikeforce: Morituri - Electric Undert

(W) Steve Foxe (A) Kyle Hotz; Luca Maresca (CA) R.B. Silva These ain't your daddy's Avengers!And there came a day, unlike any other, when Doctor Doom ruled the world-- and he needed an Avengers team all his own! Kristoff Vernard, son of Victor Von Doom, has been tasked with building the newest iteration of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! But who are these would-be heroes? And how did they come to be the Superior Avengers? The squad is tasked with hunting down one of the Fantastic Four's most sinister foes: Diablo! But as the cracks begin to show in this alliance, where does each member's loyalty lie? And can they stay together long enough to reach their ultimate goal? Plus: How long before the inevitable happens, and the Superior Avengers must clash with the Avengers?COLLECTING: Superior Avengers (2025) #1-6

(W) Christopher Yost; Dan Slott (A) Paco Medina; Marco Checchetto (CA) Mark Bagley Doctor Octopus once again takes on the mantle of Superior Spider-Man to defend the people of the Marvel Universe - whether they want it or not!You can't keep a Superior Spider-Man down! Otto Octavius is back for more ruthless, web-slinging adventures! First, while living Peter Parker's life, Otto has his own way of winning friends and influencing people in volatile team-ups with Wolverine and the X-Men, Thor, the Hulk, the Avengers, Daredevil and more! But what will the Punisher make of Spidey's new hard-edged attitude? Then the Superior Spider-Man is called back into action to fight to save the Spider-Verse! And Otto reclaims the webbed mantle, determined to prove he is Superior in every way to the original Spider-Man — starting off by taming Terrax! Finally, years after the original body-swap saga that shocked the world, the Superior Spider-Man returns…again! But how? And what is he planning this time?!COLLECTING: Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 15.1, 16-22; Superior Spider-Man Team-Up

(W) Dan Slott (A) Mark Bagley & Various (CA) Mark Bagley The Superior Spider-Man returns - but how?! Ten years after the body-swap story that shocked the world, Dan Slott and Mark Bagley spin a new tale of Otto Octavius, the would-be wall-crawler you love to hate - or hate to love! Once known as the Superior Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus has made a life-changing discovery. But the sins of his past will exact a heavy toll on the present, and one of Peter Parker's closest friends must pay the price! With disaster looming, only one flawed hero can step up and save the day! Well, one flawed hero and his army of expendable Spider-Minions, that is. With his former love Anna Maria's life at stake, Otto Octavius seeks not to just be Superior, but to become the ONLY Spider-Man! Collecting SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN RETURNS #1, SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN (2023) #1-5 and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #31. Rated T

(W) Dan Slott (A/CA) Mark Bagley The Spidey super-team of Dan Slott and Mark Bagley continue their Superior Spider-Man saga, featuring Doctor Octopus! Supernova is the living embodiment of Otto Octavius' life's work, and she wants him dead. Anna Maria Marconi is the woman Otto loves, but who will never love him back. Her life hangs in the balance. Can he save her? Can he save himself? This isn't a job for a hero OR a villain. This situation calls for something far more?superior! COLLECTING: Superior Spider-Man (2023) 5-8 Rated T

(W) Dan Slott (A/CA) Mark Bagley The Spidey super-team of Dan Slott and Mark Bagley continue their Superior Spider-Man saga, featuring Doctor Octopus! Supernova is the living embodiment of Otto Octavius' life's work, and she wants him dead. Anna Maria Marconi is the woman Otto loves, but who will never love him back. Her life hangs in the balance. Can he save her? Can he save himself? This isn't a job for a hero OR a villain. This situation calls for something far more?superior! COLLECTING: Superior Spider-Man (2023) 5-8 Rated T