(W) Jason Aaron (A) Andrea Sorrentino, More (CA) Stefano Caselli Roger Stern's seminal writing run concludes, and Bill Mantlo returns for a fan-favorite second stint! After a run-in with the Jack O'Lantern, Spider-Man must protect Marla Madison ? noted scientist and J. Jonah Jameson's one true love ? from the deadly Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Ringer menaces Spidey's world in a tale drawn by John Byrne, setting up a double-sized issue featuring Stern's retelling of Spider-Man's origin! Then, Mantlo pits Spidey against a cavalcade of his deadliest rogues: Kraven, Electro and the Molten Man! And in one of the most timeless tales in SPECTACULAR history, teen-runaways-turned-heroes Cloak and Dagger make their debut! Plus: An Annual that takes Spidey to the "Dark Side of the Moon" with Man-Wolf! Collecting PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #56-66 and SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #3. Rated T (STL216576)

(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Dustin Weaver & Various (CA) Gerald Parel Superstar creators Jonathan Hickman and Dustin Weaver embed historical figures into the secret history of S.H.I.E.L.D! Leonardo da Vinci was an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. So was Issac Newton. So were Imhotep and Zhang Heng and Galileo and other geniuses throughout time. They were the first heroes to defeat Galactus and the Brood and turn Celestials back. They saved the world long before Captain America or Iron Man were ever born, but what does this mean to our heroes of today? What does this mean to Nick Fury? Michelangelo has been pulling the strings for years, but can even he keep da Vinci and Newton from killing each other and destroying the Brotherhood of the Shield? The battle for the Immortal City is on as the truth behind Nostradamus is uncovered, and Howard Stark lays the foundation for the espionage organization you know and love! But the battle that decides our present will be fought in the future! Collecting S.H.I.E.L.D. (2010) #1-6 and DIRECTOR'S CUT, S.H.I.E.L.D. (2011) #1-4, S.H.I.E.L.D. BY HICKMAN & W

X-Force must take down their former leader, the Beast, in the epic climax of Benjamin Percy’s acclaimed run! Colossus leads X-Force into the next era — and perhaps to its downfall! No one on the team is prepared for a mission that just might fracture their trust and teamwork for all time. And at last, the brotherly battle brewing for the past four years boils over: It's time for Piotr Rasputin vs. Mikhail Rasputin! Rocked by devastating revelations, the squad must regroup at a remote new base. But if the harsh arctic environment doesn’t do them in, Orchis just might! Then, at long last, X-Force takes their fight straight to Henry McCoy — and he will answer for his crimes! In a last desperate attempt to take down the Beast, X-Force will witness the return of…the Beast?! Wonder Man guest stars as the team confronts Hank with their secret weapon! Brace yourself for the final reckoning! Collects X-Force (2019) #39-50.

(W) Steven Grant; Ian Edginton (A) Christopher Taylor; Will Simpson (CA) Killian Plunkett The Epic Collection series of classic ALIEN comics continues!An elite team of Space Marines takes the fight to the Aliens across the galaxy! Meanwhile, Professor Ernst Kleist has achieved the impossible: He has genetically engineered powerful, obedient Aliens. But the horror of nature is dwarfed by the terror of the man toying with it! And he isn't the only one carrying out experiments on the Aliens: Colonel Doctor Paul Church, head of the space station Innominata, is determined to find out what makes them tick - and he's using Colonial Marines as bait. But the U.S. government doesn't like what it's hearing, and they send an investigator empowered to get the truth - any way he can! Plus: more tales of Alien horror!COLLECTING: Alien 3 (1992) 1-3, Aliens: Space Marines (1992) 1-12, Aliens: Rogue (1993) 1-4, Aliens: Labyrinth (1993) 1-4; material from Dark Horse Comics (1992) 3-5, 11-13; Previews (1993) 1-12; Previews (1994) 1; Aliens Magazine (1992) 9-12

(W) Tom Taylor (A) David Lopez; David Navarrot; Marcio Takara (CA) Bengal In the wake of DEATH OF WOLVERINE, his clone daughter Laura Kinney, aka X-23, carries on his legacy as the All-New Wolverine!X-23 was created to be a weapon; for a time, that's all she was. But with the help of her mentor - Logan, the original Wolverine - she escaped that dark past. Now Laura will honor his memory as the All-New Wolverine! But with the famous cowl comes a world of misery and mystery. And when Old Man Logan arrives from a dystopian future, he'll bring a world of carnage Laura's way. As a new CIVIL WAR divides the Marvel Universe, will these past and present Wolverines stand together? Or will they shred each other apart? Then, in the wake of an unspeakable tragedy, dark forces have Laura under their control. Can she defeat demons both internal and external? Or will she be forced to give up the hero's life she's built for herself? On the run, Wolverine heads to beautiful Madripoor - home to white-sand beaches, five-star cuisine and a bustling criminal enterprise. Pirates await, as does a villain

One of the most pivotal eras of Spider-Man storytelling begins here, as revered Spider-Man writer Dan Slott commences his years-long tenure on the wall-crawler! Peter Parker has finally hit the Big Time. He’s a full-fledged Avenger, he just landed a high-paying science job and he has an amazing new girlfriend. But big-time living means big-time pressure! When the Hobgoblin returns, Spidey will need a slick new edge to defeat him. And when the Scorpion targets J. Jonah Jameson and his loved ones, Spider-Man must grapple with matters of life and death in a moving and compelling tale. Then Spidey is asked to join the FF, adding even greater responsibilities to his already overfull plate. Will all his new commitments prove too much to handle? Plus: A new and strangely familiar Venom makes his debut! Amazing Spider-Man 648 (A story), 649-662, 654.1

(W) Mark Waid; Kurt Busiek (A) Ron Garney; Dale Eaglesham (CA) Ron Garney A new era begins for Captain America, helmed by beloved comic legend Mark Waid!The world is happy to have Captain America back but as his popularity rises and a wave of “Capmania” reaches a dangerous fever pitch, is something sinister going on behind the scenes? Meanwhile, when Cap's shield is lost at the bottom of the ocean, he must adjust to life without his signature weapon. And he'd better do it fast, because Hydra is rising with a bizarre new leader. And the lord of the Dream Dimension is plotting to turn Cap's life into an American nightmare! Plus: Cap teams up with Iron Man to take on M.O.D.O.K. and crosses paths with the new Citizen V!COLLECTING: Captain America (1998) 1-14, Iron Man & Captain America Annual 1998, Captain America & Citizen V Annual 1998

Goodbye Deadpool, hello Agent X! When Deadpool crosses paths with the Black Swan, the telepathic villain infects Wade with a virus that eats away at his mind. As his thought processes degenerate, Wade plays bodyguard to Dazzler and gets help from new friends Sandi Brandenberg, Ratbag, Outlaw and Taskmaster! But when a showdown with the Black Swan goes wrong, who - if anyone - will survive? In the aftermath, Agent X steals the spotlight! He's an amnesiac blank slate with healing powers, uncanny fighting skills and a burning desire to be a mercenary. Is he a deeply damaged Deadpool? And if not, who or what is he? The answers await his colleagues in the merc group Agency X - and one way or another, Deadpool isn't done yet! Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #65-69 and AGENT X #1-15. Parental Advisory

(W) J.M. DeMatteis (A) Jim Towe (CA) Marvel Animation Murder and mayhem in Deadpool's modern era, written by one of his most acclaimed scribes, Daniel Way!When Deadpool is hired to rub out Wolverine, sparks will fly! But when both men can regenerate any wound in minutes, how can either one expect to finish off his foe? And whoever wins will have to face Wolverine’s murderous son, Daken! Then the Skrulls have infiltrated Earth, but nobody warned them about Deadpool! The invaders replicate Deadpool’s healing factor in a new generation of Super-Skrulls, but why is Deadpool himself leading this brigade against Earth? And when Norman Osborn double-crosses Deadpool, the maniacal merc unleashes a full-on assault against Avengers Tower! Norman must pull out all the stops — and that means deploying his new team of bloodthirsty, black-ops Thunderbolts!COLLECTING: Wolverine Origins (2006) 21-25, Deadpool (2008) 1-12, Thunderbolts (1997) 130-131

(W) Stan Lee; Jack Kirby (A) Jack Kirby; Steve Ditko (CA) Jack Kirby Doctor Doom is one of the most monumental villains in comic book history, and this Epic Collection features his early appearances that cemented him as an icon!The greatest comic-book villain of all gets his own Epic Collection at last — beginning with the Latverian monarch's first battle with his accursed enemies, the Fantastic Four! Discover the truth behind Victor Von Doom's bitter rivalry with Reed Richards and watch as he unfolds plot after plot to destroy the FF! Doom forges a powerful alliance with Namor, the Sub-Mariner, steals the Power Cosmic from the Silver Surfer and sets his sights on world domination! But the Fantastic Four aren't the only heroes standing in Doom's way: He'll also have early encounters with Spider-Man, Daredevil, Ant-Man and the Avengers! Plus: a villainous clash with the master of alchemy, Diablo — with the fate of Victor's childhood friend, Valeria, at stake!COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 5-6, 10, 16-17, 23, 39-40, 57-60, 73; Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 2-3; Amaz

(W) Doug Moench, Various (A) Bill Sienkiewicz, Various (CA) Al Milgrom Fantastic milestones for Marvel's First Family as comics master John Byrne makes his Fantastic Four debut! Fantastic Four has always been the home for Marvel's biggest ideas and mostcreative concepts. It's a tradition of rapid-fire creativity established by Stan Leeand Jack Kirby - and Doug Moench and Bill Sienkiewicz carry the torch (no punintended) forward in this Epic Collection. Giant monsters will invade New York.A possessed Franklin Richards threatens all reality with his immeasurable power.The FF join Captain Marvel in a cosmic war with the Skrulls. Doctor Doom retakesLatveria. A lost race of technologically advanced Vikings, powered by a blind god'stears, need the FF's aid. A trip to the great outdoors ain't no picnic when alien brainparasites attack! John Byrne makes his writer/artist debut, and so much more! AndH.E.R.B.I.E.? You better watch out for H.E.R.B.I.E.! COLLECTING: FANTASTIC FOUR #215-231 & ANNUAL #14-16 Rated T

(W) Rainbow Rowell (A) Luciano Vecchio; Bob Quinn (CA) Ema Lupacchino John Byrne’s timeless run as writer/artist starts here!The Fantastic Four are going back to the basics, back to Byrne: The debut of John Byrne in his celebrated run as FF writer/artist begins in this Epic Collection! Byrne’s deft creative balance— renewing the characters’ core, revitalizing old foes and introducing new concepts—gave the FF a bold vitality, restoring them to the lofty heights of the Stan Lee and Jack Kirby era. The Invisible Girl’s powers go through a dramatic evolution, Galactus gets a surprising new herald and the FF join their most hated rival, Doctor Doom, in a fight for Latveria! Restored from a trove of original Byrne art, and including cool bonus items like Fred Hembeck’s riotous FF Roast and Byrne’s excursion into the world of What If?COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) #232-248, Fantastic Four Roast (1982) #1, material from What If? (1977) #36

(W) Jay Faerber (A) Terry Dodson & Various (CA) Terry Dodson 'Generation X is a team of young mutants that took the 1990s by storm, and this epic collection contains stories of their adventures that have never been collected before! Banshee and Emma Frost continue to shape the next generation of mutantkind, but what happens when Emma's sister Adrienne becomes their new headmistress? Feelings run high when Jubilee challenges M to a showdown in the Danger Room, and the team join new X-Man Maggott to face deadly foe the Slaughter! As the Frosts try to reach one Age of Apocalypse refugee - Nate Grey A.K.A. X-Man - another sets his sinister sights on Generation X: none other than the Dark Beast! There's big trouble in Madripoor, terror in the woods and mayhem in Manhattan with some of Marvel's greatest heroes! Plus: The Juggernaut crashes Christmas! A shocking face returns! And at her new school, M must become Monet the vampire slayer! COLLECTING: Generation X (1994) 48-62, Generation X Annual '99, X-Man (1995) 50, New Warriors (1999) 5' Rated T

(W) Bill Mantlo; Mark Gruenwald (A) Sal Buscema; Herb Trimpe (CA) Al Milgrom Revered author Bill Mantlo beings his five-year-long seminal run on the Incredible Hulk!The Incredible Hulk rampages into the Bill Mantlo era! Mantlo's five-year run redefined comics greenest meanest goliath. It kicks off when the Hulk from unleashes his rage on Gamma Base. By the time the dust settles, Hulk is exiled to Jarella's world where he crosses paths with the cosmic Gardener. Then, it's back to Earth for a double-sized 250th issue team-up/tussle with the Silver Surfer. The indelible art of Sal Buscema is on task for every event, especially when the Hulk begins a world tour. From Egypt to mother Russia and then to Japan, every country gets its rightful dose of “Hulk smash!” Glenn Talbot also faces a dramatic reckoning, after which Hulk gets his passport stamped on Easter Island by Absorbing Man.COLLLECTING: INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #245-262 and MARVEL TREASURY EDITION (1974) #25

(W) Bill Everett; Steve Gerber (A) Bill Everrett; Don Heck (CA) John Romita Sr. Prepare yourself for one of the most epic eras in the history of Namor, the Sub-Mariner, written and drawn by his creator, Bill Everett!We are proud to present Bill Everett's seminal '70s return to Namor, the Sub-Mariner, the character that he made a legend! Everett's luxuriant artwork and signature anarchic take on Namor make every page an action-packed classic. Villains from Subby's past like Prince Byrrah set the stage while the debut of Namorita and a new flame-vs.-water nemesis, Sunfire, ratchet up the drama. The return of another Everett icon, Venus, pits the Sub-Mariner against the god Ares, while the capture of Subby's alien ally, Tamara, leads to an all-out Atlantean invasion of New York City! Then, a nerve gas explosion leaves Namor unable to defend his realm. Reed Richards crafts a new costume to help him fight again, and nothing will be able to contain the rage of the now savage Sub-Mariner!COLLECTING: SUB-MARINER (1968) #50-72 and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) #27

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Dike Ruan & Various (CA) Jim Cheung The comic-book saga of Shang-Chi and the legendary Ten Rings! An ancient and evil secret society has remained in hiding since the death of their leader, Zheng Zu. But now a successor has been chosen: Zheng Zu's son, Shang-Chi! In a fractious family reunion, Shang-Chi gets to know the siblings he never knew he had! But who among them can he trust - and who is trying to kill him? As Shang-Chi assumes his rightful place as the leader of the Five Weapons Society, his fellow super heroes - including Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four - start to see him as the bad guy! And when he gains control of the massively powerful Ten Rings, every bounty hunter and assassin in the Marvel Universe is determined to take them from him! Collecting SHANG-CHI (2020) #1-5, SHANG-CHI (2021) #1-12, SHANG-CHI AND THE TEN RINGS #1-6, SHANG-CHI: MASTER OF THE TEN RINGS and material from MARVEL'S VOICES: IDENTITY (2021) #1. Rated T+

(W) Dan Jurgens, Various (A) John Romita Jr., Various (CA) John Romita Jr. The Mighty Thor beings a new era following the world-shattering events of Heroes Reborn, by legendary creators Dan Jurge ns and John Romita Jr.! The Odinson returns from Heroes Reborn to find Asgard in ruins and the other pantheons under siege! Who is responsible for these attacks? Who could possibly threaten the gods? Before Thor can find the answers to these questions, he must face the unrivaled might of the Destroyer! The Thunder God battles alongside Spider-Man, Hercules, Namor, the Silver Surfer and the Avengers - but his greatest struggle may be getting used to juggling his godly duties with his new mortal life as paramedic Jake Olson! Plus: What happened to Thor and Doctor Doom on the way back from Heroes Reborn?! COLLECTING: Thor (1998) 1-13, 1 Rough Cut; Silver Surfer/Thor Annual 1998; Thor Annual 1999; Peter Parker: Spider-Man (1999) 2 Rated T

(W) Walter Simonson; Bob Harras (A) Walter Simonson; Sal Buscema (CA) Walter Simonson Writer/artist Walter Simonson's groundbreaking Thor run starts here!Walter Simonson's Thor raises its banner high and stands with the series' Stan Lee/Jack Kirby glory days and then some! With truly cosmic stakes, a new character worthy enough to lift Mjolnir high in Beta Ray Bill and a villain of deadly cunning in Malekith, Simonson launched his epic run with a powerful art style and a majestic narrative that reminds the reader why the legendary tales of Asgard are so compelling. After handling Malekith's ice-cold plot with the Casket of Ancient Winters, Thor must head into the fiery pits of Surtur's realm for a war that may mean the very end of Asgard. Simonson's four fabled years of storytelling with Thor starts here!COLLECTING: Thor (1966) #337-356Written by Walter Simonson With Bob HarrasPenciled by Walter Simonson With Sal Buscema & Butch Guice

(W) Larry Hama (A) Evan Skolnick; Tom Grindberg; Patch Zircher (CA) Duncan Rouleau The Epic Collection chronicling of Venom's early days continues, as he begins his transformation from Spider-Man's nemesis into the Lethal Protector anti-hero he's known as today!It's Venom vs. Spider-Man once again — for the first time! Eddie Brock takes on a very different web-slinger: Ben Reilly! With Venom a wanted man and Eddie's ex-wife Anne Weying caught in the middle, a deadly rivalry is reborn! And when the symbiote-hunting alien Xenophage targets Venom, this time it's Eddie's brain in danger of being eaten! Meanwhile, four imprisoned symbiotes join together to become Hybrid — but how will the Jury judge this unstable new hero? And when an interplanetary army invades Earth, Venom must fight alongside Spider-Man and the Scarlet Spider to stop their home from becoming a planet of the symbiotes! But will Eddie's ex-wife be caught in the crossfire when killer vigilante Sin-Eater strikes?COLLECTING: Venom: Along Came a Spider (1996) 1-4, Venom: The Hunted (1996) 1-3; material from

(W) Marc Guggenheim (A) Madibek Musabekov (CA) John Giang The 90s blockbuster era of X-Men continues, with the expanded dual team roster and the debut of fan favorite mutant time-traveler, Bishop!The coming of Bishop!  The reunited X-Men have expanded into two squads - and while the blue team takes on Omega Red and learns secrets of Wolverine's past, the gold team brokers peace with the Hellfire Club! But when advanced Sentinels crash the party, one X-Man may not survive! Then, guns blazing, the man called Bishop arrives from the future pursuing hundreds of escaped convicts through time - and finds himself stranded in the present! Bishop was raised to idolize the X-Men…but he knows a deadly secret waiting in their future! Plus: Colossus is reunited with his brother, the X-Men face the machinations of Mojo and the blue team battles a New Orleans Brood infestation alongside Ghost Rider and…Gambit's wife?!COLLECTING: UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #281-288, UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL (1992) #16, X-MEN (1991) #4-9, X-MEN ANNUAL (1992) #1 and GHOST RIDER (1990) #26-27

(W) Roy Thomas; Gary Friedrich (A) Werner Roth; Jack Sparling (CA) John Buscema Formative adventures of the original X-Men!Join Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel and Iceman in adventures from the days when Marvel's merry mutants were the quirkiest quintet in comics and not yet than the worldwide wunderkinds they are today! This Epic Collection presents early classics including the first appearance of Banshee; the brief tenure of the sixth X-Man, Mimic; the complete Factor Three saga; the “Origins of the X-Men” feature exploring Professor X's formation of the team; and the debut of new costumes. Then the X-Men's lives take their most tragic turn as their leader, Charles Xavier, is killed!COLLECTING: X-Men (1963) #24-45, Avengers (1963) #53; material from Not Brand Echh (1967) #4, 8Written by Roy Thomas & Gary FriedrichPenciled by Werner Roth, Jack Sparling, Dan Adkins, Ross Andru, Don Heck, George Tuska, John Buscema & Tom Sutton

In the 1980s, every series touched by Roger Stern turned to gold. His tenure on The Avengers proves that-and it begins here! First, Monica Rambeau takes her place alongside Earth's Mightiest, just in time to witness the trial of Hank Pym. Then, Egghead rears his evil head, pushing Pym to the edge. The Avengers also welcome another new member, Thanos' fun-loving brother Starfox! Stern strengthens the Avengers position as the lynchpin Marvel heroes with an Annual adventure to the Inhumans' refuge on the moon and a Fantastic Four crossover drawn by John Byrne. The startling aftermath will change the Vision forever. Plus: Doctor Strange and the Scarlet Witch seek the dark power of the Book of the Darkhold! Collecting THE AVENGERS (1963) #227-235, ANNUAL (1967) #12, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #16, DOCTOR STRANGE (1974) #60 and THE FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #256 and material from #257. Rated T

(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby & Various (CA) Jack Kirby Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material, the original Marvel Masterworks return at last., this time with the early modern adventures of Captain America! On the eve of America's entrance into World War II, Steve Rogers was transformed from a 97-pound weakling into Captain America, but before the war's end a tragic encounter left the Star-Spangled Avenger frozen in the North Atlantic and his sidekick Bucky dead. The world turned on for decades. When Cap was finally resuscitated, he was a man out of time tormented by the death of his partner. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby explore those themes as they bring you the rebirth of an American icon. They'll explore Cap's new life in the Marvel Age, reveal the origins of Cap, Bucky and the Red Skull and introduce cornerstone characters and creations including Sharon Carter and the Cosmic Cube. COLLECTING: TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #59-81 Kids to Adults

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Andrea Sorrentino, More (CA) Stefano Caselli Captain America is the people's choice in a timeless run by Roger Stern and John Byrne! These legendary creators begin their Cap adventures with the Machinesmith and his army of robot replicas. But Steve Rogers soon winds up in an even tighter spot: a race for the presidency?! Next, Batroc is back, with Mister Hyde and Cobra by his high-jumping side! The Stern/Byrne run concludes with a timeless tale of horror from Captain America's war-torn past as the vampiric Baron Blood seeks to conscript Cap into the army of the undead ? plus a 40th anniversary celebration that explores Cap's all-American origin! This top-shelf Masterworks also includes a return appearance by all-time great Cap artist Gene Colan and the beginning of Mike Zeck's iconic run! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #247-260. Rated T (STL216573)

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Andrea Sorrentino, More (CA) Stefano Caselli Captain America is the people's choice in a timeless run by Roger Stern and John Byrne! These legendary creators begin their Cap adventures with the Machinesmith and his army of robot replicas. But Steve Rogers soon winds up in an even tighter spot: a race for the presidency?! Next, Batroc is back, with Mister Hyde and Cobra by his high-jumping side! The Stern/Byrne run concludes with a timeless tale of horror from Captain America's war-torn past as the vampiric Baron Blood seeks to conscript Cap into the army of the undead ? plus a 40th anniversary celebration that explores Cap's all-American origin! This top-shelf Masterworks also includes a return appearance by all-time great Cap artist Gene Colan and the beginning of Mike Zeck's iconic run! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #247-260. Rated T (STL216573)

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Andrea Sorrentino, More (CA) Stefano Caselli Captain America is the people's choice in a timeless run by Roger Stern and John Byrne! These legendary creators begin their Cap adventures with the Machinesmith and his army of robot replicas. But Steve Rogers soon winds up in an even tighter spot: a race for the presidency?! Next, Batroc is back, with Mister Hyde and Cobra by his high-jumping side! The Stern/Byrne run concludes with a timeless tale of horror from Captain America's war-torn past as the vampiric Baron Blood seeks to conscript Cap into the army of the undead ? plus a 40th anniversary celebration that explores Cap's all-American origin! This top-shelf Masterworks also includes a return appearance by all-time great Cap artist Gene Colan and the beginning of Mike Zeck's iconic run! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #247-260. Rated T (STL216574)

(W) J. M. DeMatteis, Various (A) Mike Zeck, Various (CA) Frank Miller J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck made CAPTAIN AMERICA their own in a celebrated three-year creative collaboration! Theirs is one of the Star-Spangled Avenger's greatest eras - and it begins when a Captain America movie causes Cap to cross paths with a new Nomad, the Ameridroid and the Red Skull! Next, the American Dream comes under assault by an enigmatic force - and in a two-part tale guest-starring Spider-Man, the cyborg S.U.L.T.A.N. sets his sights on Washington, DC! Finally, the Defenders join up with Cap to stop the psychopathic physicist August Masters from embroiling America in a war with the Soviet Union! Plus: Veteran Cap artist Gene Colan returns for a double-sized Annual pitting Steve Rogers against the Constrictor and Samson Scythe! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #261-269 and ANNUAL #5, and DEFENDERS (1972) #106. Rated T

(W) Ed Hannigan, More (A) Don Perlin, More (CA) Rich Buckler One of the most offbeat storylines of the '70s is completed: At last?the Omega Saga! Then, prepare for the return of the original Defenders! Hulk, Doctor Strange and Sub-Mariner journey to Tunnelworld, a secret realm ravaged by war. Led by the winged Aeroika, the trio prepares for battle against the Unnamable - but one of their own has already been compromised! Meanwhile, the ladies of the Defenders have things handled with Fem-Force and Mutant Force - until the Mandrill makes the scene! Nighthawk is in trouble with the FBI, while Patsy Walker's life is turned upside down by tragedy. Plus: Atlanteans have stolen Wakandan tech, and Black Panther is not going to put up with that! It's Namor vs. T'Challa in a battle royal! Collecting DEFENDERS (1972) #76-91 and TALES TO ASTONISH (1979) #13. Rated T

(W) J.M. Dematteis, Various (A) Bob Budiansky, Various (CA) Bob Budiansky 'Ghost Rider's rampage through the 1970s era of Marvel continues! The Marvel Masterworks proudly present the finale of the Ghost Rider series that burned through pages for a decade and made the demon biker an icon. In this volume, series artist Bob Budiansky is joined by then-up-and-coming and now-lengendary writer J.M. DeMatteis. They'll make Johnny Blaze's struggle to contain the vengeance-obsessed demon as compelling as ever with adversaries like the stunning Steel Wind. The true test comes when Asmodeus compels Mephisto to split Blaze and Zarathos. It's pedal to the metal from there as Zarathos' origin is revealed and Roxanne Simpson returns, setting up a final showdown that will prove the high cost of vengeance. Also featuring two rare Ghost Rider What If? tales and an encounter with the Defenders. COLLECTING: GHOST RIDER (1973) #74-81, MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1990) #11, THE DEFENDERS (1972) #145 and material from WHAT IF? (1977) #17 & #28 and THE DEFENDERS (1972) #146' Rated T

(W) David Michelinie, Various (A) John Romita, Various (CA) John Romita Tony Stark is living proof that even good looks, lots of money and world-class technical genius can't guarantee that life's a breeze! With new writer Dennis O'Neil at the helm, Iron Man faces a gauntlet of villains including Diablo and the Serpent Squad. And he'll need Moon Knight's help to defeat A.I.M.! Then Obadiah Stane lures Iron Man into a real-life game of chess that could destroy Stark International! With the pressure mounting and still struggling with the demons of alcoholism, Tony Stark transfers the mantle of Iron Man to Jim Rhodes! Prepare for one of the most influential stories in Iron Man history! Also featuring an Annual adventure co-starring the Black Panther that takes Iron Man to Wakanda! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #158-170 and ANNUAL #5 and material from MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #4. Rated T

For sixty years and counting, the Thing has been one of Marvel's most beloved icons! The exploits of the Fantastic Four's ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing have always been defined by finding the biggest bad guy available and walloping the heck out of him. But the stories that open the penultimate MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE MASTERWORKS take a more urgent tone as the Thing races to find anyone and everyone who can save his compatriot Giant-Man from the ravages of cancer. It's a moving saga that reveals the heart of the FF's gruffest member. The Thing will also give you a dose of the action you crave, battling micro-sized gladiators alongside Ant-Man, slinging suds (and knuckles) with Sandman and even seeing if he can help Machine Man and Jocasta put a dent in Ultron's adamantium exterior! Collecting MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #83-93. Rated T

For sixty years and counting, the Thing has been one of Marvel's most beloved icons! The exploits of the Fantastic Four's ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing have always been defined by finding the biggest bad guy available and walloping the heck out of him. But the stories that open the penultimate MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE MASTERWORKS take a more urgent tone as the Thing races to find anyone and everyone who can save his compatriot Giant-Man from the ravages of cancer. It's a moving saga that reveals the heart of the FF's gruffest member. The Thing will also give you a dose of the action you crave, battling micro-sized gladiators alongside Ant-Man, slinging suds (and knuckles) with Sandman and even seeing if he can help Machine Man and Jocasta put a dent in Ultron's adamantium exterior! Collecting MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #83-93. Rated T

(W) Doug Moench, More (A) Keith Pollard, More (CA) Bob Hall The God of Thunder needs all the help he can get against the Bi-Beast. Enter: Iron Man! Then, it's a Man-Beast/Man-Thing showdown with Thor in the middle - while Loki conspires to pit his adopted brother against the stone men of Easter Island and the great dragon Fafnir! As if that's not drama enough, Thor faces a gauntlet of foes in Zaniac, the Dark Man and the Scarlet Scarab, plus a one-on-one showdown with Darkoth - with Mephisto lurking in the background! And who are Grult and the Menagerie of Rimthursar? This Masterworks edition also includes a double-sized Annual extravaganza pitting Thor and the gods against the Demogorge and 'Sea of Destiny,' a tale beautifully rendered by master illustrator John Bolton. Collecting THOR (1966) #315-327 and ANNUAL #10 and material from BIZARRE ADVENTURES #32. Rated T

(W/A) Walter Simonson, Various (CA) Walter Simonson 'Legendary writer/artist Walter Simonson continues his character-redefining THOR run, still considered by many to be one of the greatest in comic book history! Surtur is free! The Casket of Ancient Winters has been opened! An army is marching on Asgard and Earth! Walter Simonson has set the stage for the truly epic conclusion of his 'Surtur Saga' and does it ever deliver! Thor, Beta Ray Bill and a host of Marvel Universe heroes fight back the endless invading hordes while Odin marshals his strength to battle Surtur. In the aftermath of this great war, the Rainbow Bridge is shattered and Odin has fallen, which leaves an opening for lying Loki and lascivious Lorelei to work their take advantage and take over. Also featuring a never before reprinted Annual penciled and inked by John Buscema and the 'Raven Banner' graphic novel lavishly illustrated by Charles Vess! COLLECTING: THOR (1966) #349-359 & ANNUAL (1966) #13 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL (1982) #15' Rated T

(W) Stan Lee (A/CA) Jack Kirby Kids to Adults

The Marvel Masterworks boast an all-new restoration that makes these stories look better than ever! A rotten swamp monster never looked so good! Artist Mike Ploog joins writer Steve Gerber, and they'll have you turning pages to shuffle through the muck and loving every second of it. Gerber's stories continue to expand the strange world surrounding the Man-Thing - and the people, both helpful (Richard Rory) and hateful (F.A. Schist), who have been drawn into the monster's orbit. Of course, there's also top-notch, good-ol'-fashioned fighting. Who wouldn't want to see the Man-Thing and the Glob swinging fists? Do they even have fists? It doesn't matter, it's comic-book perfection. Meanwhile, the Foolkiller debuts, and Man-Thing is hauled to New York City where Reed Richards is left to wonder whether there's still a man inside the mire! Collecting MAN-THING (1974) #2-14, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING (1974) #1-2 and material from MONSTERS UNLEASHED (1973) #5 and #8-9. Rated T+