Riri Williams steps boldly out of Tony Stark's shadow to forge her own future! When one of Spider-Man's old foes holds a group of world leaders hostage, Ironheart must up her game. Luckily, Riri has a will of steel, a heart of iron and a new A.I. on her side! Unluckily, the search for a kidnapped friend will send her stumbling into an ancient power - and it's deadly! Plus: When Miles Morales goes missing, who better to search for him than his fellow Champion Riri? And more amazing friends join the fun - including Nadia Van Dyne, the unstoppable Wasp! The Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange! And Princess Shuri of Wakanda! But can Riri and her allies stop the sinister Ten Rings and their plans for destruction? Collecting IRONHEART #1-12. Ages 10 & Up
A new Iron Age begins! From the streets of Chicago, an armored hero rises! Clad in her own high-tech suit, Riri Williams is ready to show the world what she can do as the self-made hero of tomorrow. But is she ready for all the problems that come with stepping into Iron Man's boots? Like her first big Marvel villain! The laundry list of criminals looking to destroy Tony Stark's legacy! And that other guy also running around as Iron Man! As Riri's adventures go viral, she soon claims her own alter ego: Ironheart! But her idealism is put to the test by a world she doesn't yet understand - and a headstrong Tony Stark A.I. who thinks he knows best! How far will Riri go to do what she knows is right? Collecting INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2016) #1-11. Ages 10 & Up
(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Takeshi Miyazawa, More (CA) Cliff Chiang
Ms. Marvel is joining the big leagues! Look out, world - Kamala Khan is an Avenger! But is she really cut out to be one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Jersey City still needs its protector, and a development company that co-opted Ms. Marvel's face for its project has more in mind for gentrification than just real estate! Meanwhile, who's that spending time with Bruno? And when Kamala creates an army of automatons to help her fight crime, will she learn that too much Ms. Marvel is actually a bad thing? Then, as the superhuman CIVIL WAR II brews, young Avengers Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel and Nova have bigger things to worry about - like a tristate academic competition! But when Kamala gets called to the real battle's front line, she'll learn a valuable lesson: Never meet your idols! Collecting MS. MARVEL (2015) #1-12. Ages 10 & Up
The Black Panther's techno-genius sister stars in her own incredible adventures! T'Challa has disappeared, and Wakanda expects Shuri to lead their great nation in his absence! But she's happiest in a lab surrounded by her inventions. She'd rather be testing gauntlets than throwing them down! So it's time for Shuri to rescue her brother yet again - with a little help from Storm, Rocket Raccoon and Groot! But what happens when her outer-space adventure puts Africa at risk from an energy-sapping alien threat? Then, Shuri heads to America to investigate a lead, with Ms. Marvel and Miles 'Spider-Man' Morales along for the ride! But with her people in peril, will Shuri embrace her reluctant destiny and become the Black Panther once more? Prepare for a hero like you've never seen before! Collecting SHURI #1-10. Ages 10 & Up
Arrive in New York on the first day of snow. As the sun hits the city, it practically glows. Best pals Rocket and Groot have the day off from guarding the galaxy, so they're heading to the Big Apple! Spider-Man is waiting to show them the city, which just so happens to be covered in glittering snow. The three pals swing through the boroughs enjoying famous NYC winter activities, from sledding in Central Park to ice skating at Rockefeller Center. This is one snowy adventure you don't want to miss!
(W) Jason Latour, More (A) Robbi Rodriguez, More (CA) Robbi Rodriguez
Gwen and Miles, sitting in a tree?K-I-S-S-I-N-G! The most sensational web-spinners of the 21st century cross paths - and lock lips! Gwen Stacy and Miles Morales are two young heroes from different dimensions, but what threat could unite the Spider-Man and Spider-Woman of the new generation? The answer will rock both their worlds! First comes love, then comes much worse, then comes chaos in the Multiverse! Back in Gwen's dimension, Matt Murdock - the Kingpin of Crime - is plotting something. But what does it have to do with Harry Osborn? Why will it pit Spider-Woman against the Wolverine of Earth-65? And what have Gwen's band the Mary Janes been up to while she's so busy? Collecting SPIDER-MAN (2016) #12-14 and SPIDER-GWEN (2015B) #16-23. Ages 10 & Up
(W) Ryan North, Will Murray (A) Erica Henderson, Zac Gorman (CA) Erica Henderson
Squirrel Girl takes Nancy to visit her mom in Canada! What could possibly go wrong? How about the return of a villain not seen for more than a decade? One that prompts the inter-species team-up you've been waiting for: squirrels and ants! And also Squirrel Girl and Ant-Man. Then, when Taskmaster strikes, who will stand between him and total domination? You probably guessed Doreen Green - but it's actually Nancy's cat, Mew! Squirrel Girl's co-creator Will Murray returns for a special story - and he's bringing the Hulk! And Doreen gets a new Flying Squirrel suit from a mystery benefactor, but is there more to this gift than meets the eye? Plus: When Squirrel Girl goes to the Negative Zone, it's up to Koi Boi, Chipmunk Hunk and Brain Drain to keep the city safe. Uh-oh! Collecting UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL (2015B) #12-22. Ages 10 & Up
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Nicole Virella (CA) Jay Shaw
NIGHT OF THE LIVING Deadpool brought you the tale of the Merc with the Mouth trapped in a zombie apocalypse. Our hero eventually found a 'cure' to the outbreak - any zombie that ate Deadpool transformed?into another Deadpool. Happily ever after? Not so fast! Because wandering hordes of Deadpools might just be worse than flesh-hungry walking corpses! Now, the world is overrun by zillions of Deadpools AND zillions of zombies, and a girl named Liz just wants to live through the night. But did she really just find a good Deadpool among the chaotic hordes? Plus: Wait, what's the actual danger of a planet overrun with Deadpools? Tummy sore from laughing? Overdose of awesomesauce? Or just too much of a good thing? I have no idea how this is going to end. Collecting RETURN OF THE LIVING DEADPOOL #1-4. Parental Advisory
Return to Avengers Mansion with Steve Rogers' new squad! When vampires attacked, a ragtag group of Avengers changed the tide of battle. And in the aftermath, Captain America has formed the Avengers Emergency Response Squad! Steve's handpicked team of veterans and newcomers live and train in Avengers Mansion - and when Captain America sounds the mission horn, whoever's on base has minutes to pack up and deploy. When the Red Skull's daughter discovers a dangerous artifact, Cap, Wasp, Photon and Shang-Chi set out to stop her - while Hawkeye hosts a poker game for the late arrivals. Night Thrasher and Hercules join the fun in a small New England town tormented by the radioactive ghosts of Super-Apes! And She-Hulk, Wonder Man, Lightning and Lightspeed rescue vampires! Meanwhile, the Serpent Society has harnessed Mephisto's power to create a serum capable of raining destruction on civilization! And did someone say…jackets? Collecting AVENGERS ASSEMBLE (2024) #1-5. Rated T+
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Various (CA) Dale Keown
Earth's heroes divide as the world ends! Jonathan Hickman's cataclysmic saga tumbles toward its universe-shattering end as the Final Incursion approaches. The Illuminati is still on the run from the Avengers, their friends and comrades. The Cabal makes the decisions that no one else will - and the world watches in despair. What will become of Reed and Susan Richards, their love divided by duty? Can Namor ever redeem himself from the dark acts that have saved the world - and does he want to? Time keeps ticking as the Avengers, Cabal and Illuminati race to a final conclusion. The third act of the astonishing climax to Jonathan Hickman's legendary run is here! Collecting AVENGERS (2012) #40-42 and NEW AVENGERS (2013) #29-30. Rated T+
(W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) Jesus Saiz, Carlos Magno (CA) Taurin Clarke
Visionary writer J. Michael Straczynski continues his blockbuster era of CAPTAIN AMERICA! New information about Captain America's recent attacker - a mysterious figure known only as the Emissary - has Steve Rogers, Misty Knight and Sharon Carter scrambling to protect a peace rally from being this new foe's next target. But how can masters of physical and mental might defend against the supernatural prowess of an ancient evil? Get ready for a fight to the death as Cap races to take down the Emissary before he strikes again! Will an assist from Doctor Strange be enough to turn the tide? Plus: Steve Rogers meets a strange new ally named Lyla, guardian of the mysterious Front Door Cabaret! COLLECTING: Captain America (2023) 5-8 Rated T+
The mutant musician is back on the road and ready to dazzle! Alison Blaire, Marvel's glittering mutant songstress, has been in and out of the limelight over the years - but now the time has finally come for Dazzler to reclaim center stage! Alison is embarking on a new world tour, the culmination and celebration of her entire musical career - with stops in London, Tokyo and New York City! And along for the ride is her new road crew: Domino, Strong Guy and Multiple Man! But while Dazzler may be ready to focus on her music, her celebrity-mutant status and a violent attack may sideline the entire endeavor before it's even begun. Just who is the mystery villain out to cancel Dazzler's performances - permanently? Plus: A Concert of Champions is the biggest show in town - starring Dazzler, Lila Cheney, Luna Snow, Spider-Gwen and the sinister new metal band Deep Void! Collecting DAZZLER (2024) #1-4 and CONCERT OF CHAMPIONS #1. Rated T+
(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Adam Gorham (CA) Jonas Scharf
'From the pages of INCREDIBLE HULK, breakout character Ghost Rider '44 fights alongside Marvel's iconic WWII era heroes! As U.S. Sergeant Sal Romero is parachuting into Nazi-occupied Europe in 1994, young Nazi officer Felix Bruckner becomes the host for an unspeakable evil. In the aftermath of their violent meeting, Romero is reborn as Ghost Rider '44, who sets out not only to take revenge on Bruckner and the Nazis, but also to save mankind from annihilation! But he won't ride alone - because Sergeant Nick Fury, Peggy Carter and Captain America are hunting down the demonic Captain Bruckner by his side! But just wait until they meet a certain Bowie-knife-wielding killing machine calling himself Logan! Yet when these Hellhunters' methods prove too ruthless for Cap, they accidentally recruit their secret weapon: 15-year-old Bucky Barnes, their most lethal member yet! With the future Winter Soldier on the team and victory in Europe in the balance, will the Hellhunters be enough to face the cosmic Nazi Hellspawn known as Calp
(W) Al Ewing (A) Joe Bennett (CA) Alex Ross
The gamma monsters are back - converging, one by one, on New York City. Who can stop them now? Who can save us?from the immortal Hulk? The Avengers will give it their best shot - but last time, they destroyed an entire town while fighting the Hulk. Now they're in the middle of New York, about to take on a very different kind of monster? and it's become personal. In the wake of this earth-shattering confrontation, a shaken Hulk will turn to the one person who always understood him. It's finally time for truths to be told, but will it be Betty Banner who tells them?or the Red Harpy? And how will they affect the eternal life of the immortal Hulk?! Al Ewing and Joe Bennett's acclaimed run reaches its horrific end! Abandon hope, all ye who enter here! Collecting IMMORTAL HULK #46-50. Rated T+
(W) Erica Schultz (A) Belviso, Giada (CA) Elena Casagrande
'Laura Kinney - once known as X-23, now inheritor of the mantle of Wolverine - takes the fight to those who stand as enemies to mutantkind! Eisner Award nominated writer Erica Shultz (Moon Knight, Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil) brings Laura Kinney from Ultimate Assasin to Ultimate Mutant Protector! THE BEST THERE IS AT WHAT SHE DOES! Laura Kinney was bred to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She's long left that life behind - but as she encounters mutants being forced to use their powers against their will, this Wolverine takes it upon herself to right these wrongs no matter who stands in her way! And that includes Daredevil, the Woman Without Fear! With antimutant hatred at an all-time high, Laura must sniff out a terrorist plot before it leads to human deaths - and mutants taking the blame! If Wolverine and Daredevil can't quell the unrest in the city, an even more explosive result may derail mutant-human relations forever! Plus: When Bucky Barnes needs to track down a renegade scientist, who bette
(W) Ashley Allen (A) Len Peralta (CA) J. Scott Campbell
'The mystical power-wielding mutant Ilyanna Rasputin, aka Magik, long-time fan favorite X-Man, goes demon hunting, Soulsword in her grasp and her old friend Dani Moonstar by her side. The demonic aspect of Magik's origins have gripped the imagination of X-Men fans for years, now for the first time ever it is explored as Magik takes on an apprentice, Cal, a mysterious teenager with links to dark sorcery! The X-Man Ilyanna Rasputin strikes out on her own with new allies and dark powers arrayed against her. Something ancient has awakened beneath the Alaskan ice. Unfortunately for it, that's Magik's territory now! Meanwhile, demons have been hunting mutants abroad - and as Ilyanna begins a search for answers, she and her ally Cal must dive deep into the Tokyo underground. But who is watching Magik from backstage? And has Cal teamed up with Earth's best chance against the demon invasion?or its prophesized leader? Magik will finally meet the leader of the demons - but who, or what, is Liminal? And when this confrontation plays ou
(W) Narcisse, Evan, More (A) More, Jahnoy Lindsay
Stories from the world outside your window, by diverse creators who are making theirs Marvel - and making their voices heard! Inspired by Marvel's acclaimed podcast series MARVEL'S VOICES, new and established writers and artists share their unique perspectives on legendary characters - including Black Panther, Storm, Blade, Ironheart, Luke Cage, Spectrum, Shuri, Doctor Voodoo, Nick Fury and the Blue Marvel. It's a dizzying array of adventures that will inspire and uplift! Plus: The opening chapter of Ta-Nehisi Coates' revolutionary BLACK PANTHER epic, the sensational first meeting of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, and a stunning gallery of Ernanda Souza's Black History Month variant covers! Rated T+
(W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Javi Garron (CA) Brian Stelfreeze
Miles Morales swings back into the spotlight! When the rampaging Rhino and a cadre of mysterious criminals start plaguing Brooklyn, things take a dark turn for the young Spider-Man! What mystery lurks under the surface of this newest villainous uprising? Why does the Rhino have minions? And who is the new antagonist who may just become Miles' most dangerous foe? Maybe Captain America has the answers! Then, get ready for…Miles Morales' day off! Vice Principal Drutcher is determined to figure out the reason for his student's tardiness and absences, so Miles, Judge and Barbara must stay one step ahead by playing hooky - while our hero tries to keep his secret safe from all of them! Plus: the quiet-but-deadly Tombstone! And introducing…Starling! Is she friend or foe? And is she single? Collecting MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #1-6. Rated T
(W) Sean Ryan (A) Javier Saltares, Jamal Campbell (CA) Travel Foreman
Even a super hero's life can get boring. Double-check your gear. Patrol the city. Save the innocent. Report back to your boss, the Jackal. Wait - what? Why is Prowler working for the Jackal, and not Spider-Man? Hobie Brown, a.k.a. the Prowler, may believe in what his new boss is doing, but that doesn't mean it's easy. As his assignments get more dangerous, Hobie will be forced to wrestle not only with the meaning of his existence, but also the underground army of unruly super villains the Jackal has resurrected! And when the whole operation begins to crumble, some of those deadly foes may be out to settle some scores! If Hobie makes it out the other side of THE CLONE CONSPIRACY, what life will be left for him? Collecting PROWLER (2016) #1-6. Rated T+
(W) Tini Howard, More (A) Marcus To, More
The King in Black casts his shadow over the Reign of X! As the Council makes moves to protect the mutants in Otherworld, Excalibur must determine Betsy Braddock's true fate! The S.W.O.R.D. station is thrown into the deep end of a planetary crisis as Krakoa battles the forces of symbiote god Knull! While a cross-division S.W.O.R.D. team take on dragons from outer space, Abigail Brand prepares a deniable operation all her own. What is Protocol V - and can the Earth survive it? Meanwhile, Captain Kate Pryde and her crew of Marauders set sail to fight for the needy amid the global disaster Knull's invasion has caused! Collecting EXCALIBUR (2019) #18-19, S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #2-3 and KING IN BLACK: MARAUDERS. Rated T+
(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Dike Ruan, Marcus To (CA) Leinil Francis Yu
Prepare to learn the secrets of Shang-Chi's mother! Arrows will fly as the first meeting of Shang-Chi's parents is revealed - and not the Cupid's arrows! Who exactly was the woman who gave birth to the legend? And how could someone so virtuous and heroic possibly fall for an evil warlord like Zheng Zu? All will be revealed! In the present, the tides of fortune begin to turn against Shang-Chi as the mastermind who has been gathering all of his foes steps out of the shadows and stands revealed at last! His objective? To destroy everyone in Shang-Chi's bloodline! Plus: Our hero must face his dark side as he asks himself, 'What If?' Collecting SHANG-CHI (2021) #7-12 and material from MARVEL'S VOICES: IDENTITY. Rated T+
(W) Alex Segura (A) Steve Godlewski & Various (CA) Pete Woods
Swing back into the Spider-Verse with the biggest gathering of Spider-Heroes ever seen! May the first meeting of the Spider-Society commence! That's right, all the Spider-heroes are in the same room for the craziest meeting the Multiverse has ever seen. These Spiders aren't all Peter Parker - but they all have that same Parker Luck, and you can bet this meeting won't end as peacefully as it started! COLLECTING: Spider-Society (2024) 1-4, Web of Spider-Man (2024) 1 (Spider-Society story) Rated T+
(W) Sacks, Ethan (A) Paolo Villanelli, Alessandro Miracolo (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli
Bossk vs. Tanka! Forced to take on a job for Crimson Dawn, the bounty hunters clash with the Empire! But Valance has a mission of his own, one that will put everyone he cares about in danger! What is the dark secret that threatens them all? T'onga and her team find themselves in the crosshairs of an old ally, and Valance is out for revenge against Darth Vader! Can his fellow bounty hunters save him from a fatal confrontation? Will Vukorah survive the assassins throwing the underworld into chaos? And why is Zuckuss teetering between life and death? T'onga and 4-LOM battle to save their comrade in arms before his mind is lost - and before the Empire's most lethal unit, on the hunt for Valance, catches up with them all! Collecting STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS #29-34. Rated T
(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Minkyu Jung (CA) Rachael Stott
Sana Starros and her allies have cornered the Spark Eternal! Sana is determined to bring back Doctor Aphra, no matter the cost! But can she triumph - or will the Spark destroy Sana, Aphra and everyone they love? Aphra strikes a bargain for power, but it may come at a terrible cost - unless the crafty doctor has one last trick up her sleeve! Meanwhile, Ronen and Domina clash over the Tagge Corporation's future, and Sana is caught in the middle! But if there's one thing she's learned from Aphra, it's how to use every situation to her advantage - and no matter which Tagge wins, Sana's determined to come out on top! Plus: The Spark Eternal sets its sights on the Crimson Dawn! Will Aphra's most desperate gambit pay off? Or will she be lost forever? Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #26-31. 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) Tini Howard (A) Alberto Foche, Valentine De Landro (CA) David Aja
Krakoa is for closers! The deals have been made. Mutantkind is safe on its new island nation. But who safeguards the interests of the mutants who have everything? Leading the charge is X-Corporation, headed by CXOs Monet St. Croix and Warren Worthington - a duo as cutthroat and ruthless in the boardroom as they are on the battlefield. But X-Corp needs more than just its figureheads. And as Monet sets out to staff their team with some of the brightest mutant minds available - including Dr. Jamie Madrox, who provides maximum synergy with minimal bandwidth - new investors come calling, including Selene and Mastermind! But as business deals begin to bear unexpected fruit, Warren finds himself in a tense meeting with one of Krakoa's first allies, who wants to know the truth: On Angel's wings, will X-Corp crash or soar? Collecting X-CORP #1-5. Rated T+
(W) Mark Russell (A) Bob Quinn (CA) Greg Land
From the ashes of the Krakoan era, the mutant crack team of X-Factor! As a new mutant arms race sweeps the globe, international governments are building their own armies of Homo superior soldiers. But only America's X-Factor has the most powerful, most patriotic, most marketable mutant heroes to stem the tide and make the world safe for democracy! Join Angel, Havok, Frenzy, Feral, Pyro and more as they go from one death-defying mission to another. Who will die? Who will fall in love? Who will be the first to sell out? Like, comment and subscribe to find out! COLLECTING: X-Factor (2024) 1-5 Rated T+
(W) Geoffrey Thorne, Fabian Nicieza (A) Jim Towe, Various (CA) Stephen Segovia
'Tech-inventor mutant and longtime X-Man Forge leads an all-new, all-different X-Force strike team! The mysterious forces circling X-Force begin to come into focus, and the fractures were just the beginning! Meanwhile, for all of the pain he's endured, losing Storm may be the biggest regret of Forge's life. But as he reunites with both Ororo and Mystique, this unlikely 'love triangle' might break more than just a few hearts! Meanwhile, the romance of Betsy Braddock and Rachel Summers has been fraught with challenge - but can they navigate the mysterious problem with Rachel's powers and still survive the machinations of the alchemical menace known as La Diabla? Plus: Why is X-Force battling Colossus? And Forge assembled X-Force to fix the world's problems - but what happens when, at last, the Solution reveals itself?! COLLECTING: X-Force (2024) 6-8, 10' Rated T+
(W) Fabian Nicieza (A/CA) Brett Booth
Legendary X-Men creators craft all-new, in-continuity stories set during their fan-favorite runs! Break out the yellows and blues, fire up the Danger Room and prepare for a return to the classic eras of the X-Men! Fabian Nicieza kicks things off with a special saga of Cyclops and Havok as the Shi'ar hunt the Forsaken One! When the Summers brothers search for answers, the full truth behind Adam-X's lineage is revealed in a story nearly 30 years in the making! Then, Louise and Walter Simonson once again pit the original X-Factor against their arch-nemesis Apocalypse - plus an unexpected face from the team's past! And Peter David returns to his fan-favorite team of Havok, Polaris, Wolfsbane, Strong Guy, Quicksilver and Madrox! Mutants have taken hostages at the Latverian Embassy, and the blame is falling on X-Factor! Collecting X-MEN LEGENDS #1-6.
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(W) Stephanie Phillips (A) Paolo Villanelli; Von Randal (CA) Mark Brooks
Ghost-Spider's adventures in the main Marvel Universe continue!Gwen Stacy has something King Loki wants, and she'll do everything in her power to keep it from him. The god of lies and deception knows his strength lies in words over brute force, so he intends to convince Gwen to give up the artifact willingly. But as the secret behind Gwen's strange new power and why she left her home dimension behind is revealed, what does all that have to do with Loki taking her on a journey across the stars? And what are Loki's true intentions for her? As Ghost-Spider's adventures in space lead her to try to bring the power of the Cosmic Cube to heel, its immense psychic power is seemingly too much for her mind to handle alone. She'll need the help of the most powerful telepath in the cosmos. Spider-Gwen meet Phoenix!COLLECTING: Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider (2024) 11-15
(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) Katharyn Blair, Ryan North (A) Pere Perez, Enid Balam (CA) Pepe Larraz
'The first-ever comic book starring the Time Variance Authority - made famous in Marvel Studios' LOKI series and DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE film! Written by Kathryn Blair, writer on the Loki series! The Time Variance Authority has long watched over the timeline, protecting it from dangerous variations that could cause the end of everything. Now, as the organization begins to expand its tolerance of variants, it's enlisted some new recruits from timelines that have been wiped from existence: Captain Peggy Carter, Super-Soldier of her world; Gambit, despondent and aimless from the loss of his lady love; and?this can't be right?Ghost-Spider?! Has her world been destroyed?! With the TVA haunted by dreams, the team's hunt for the truth leads them straight to Hell - literally! Does the Son of Satan have the answers they need? Or perhaps the mysterious stranger following Gwen and Gambit has something to reveal? Then, when a murderer stalks the halls of the TVA, is anyone safe? Or perhaps more important, can anyone be tr
(W) Sam Maggs
Nadia Van Dyne is new to this. New to being a super-hero, new to being a real friend and stepdaughter (to one of the founding Avengers, no less), and new to running her own lab. It takes a toll, though, and Nadia's finding that there are never quite enough hours in a day. So, when she's gifted a virtual assistant powered by the most cutting-edge A.I. technology that the world has to offer, Nadia jumps at the opportunity to "do less, experience more," just like the advertisements say. Nadia has more time to pursue her passion projects and to focus on new discoveries. But it's never quite that simple, and not everything is as it seems.
(W) Al Ewing, Torunn Gronbekk (A) Ken Lashley, Various (CA) CAFU
Modern Marvel master Al Ewing continues his groundbreaking run on Venom, with an epic showdown vs. eternal symbiote rival Carnage! Carnage is back! Born anew in symbiote goo and blood, Cletus Kasady is more dangerous and violent than ever before - and he has his sights dead set on an unsuspecting Venom! Untested against the might of his symbiotic sibling without his father by his side, can Dylan Brock hold the sadistic serial killer at bay? Will Carnage live up to its namesake and leave another brutalized symbiote host in its wake? Or is Dylan just bait for Eddie Brock, the King in Black himself? In the greatest depths of space and at the end of existence, some carnivorous new species has blossomed. Something blood red, with thorns - and an appetite! Plus: There's one thing that can still kill Carnage: Anti-Venom! And if things weren't wild enough, the BLOOD HUNT begins, and Venom must unleash lethal justice on hordes of vampires! COLLECTING: Venom (2021) 31-34, Carnage (2023) 5-6 Rated T+
(W) Al Ewing (A) Iban Coello, Carlos Nieto (CA) Iban Coello
Acclaimed author Al Ewing's storied Venom saga reaches a thrilling climax, as father and son battle for the right to be Venom! It has come to this. Eddie Brock is Venom. Dylan Brock is Venom. But there can be only one. It's Venom vs. Venom! Who gets to keep the symbiote? Limitless in scope, Al Ewing's VENOM saga has followed Eddie Brock and his son, Dylan, on separate journeys as the symbiote heroes. But after both have terrifying glimpses of the future, they realize only one of them can be Venom. Their father and son feud will become everyone's problem as past and present symbiote characters alike are forced to take a side! No matter who wins, Venom will be forever changed by the fight! And their showdown of showdowns threatens to tear the world asunder! COLLECTING: Venom War (2024) 1-5 Rated T+
(W) Carlos Pacheco, Various (A) Jeff Johnson, Various (CA) Ariel Olivetti
Sides are chosen, lives are lost and Ara?a will never be the same! Exactly what happened to Ara?a's mother before she disappeared all those years ago? Startling new information on her family's past may be too painful for Anya Corazon to bear! Meanwhile, the evil Sisterhood of the Wasp hosts a summit of fiends, rogues and villains so big that Ara?a just might have to crash the party! And the spectacular Spider-Man swings by just in time for Ara?a to learn what the future of the Wasp/Spider-Clan battle holds - and what it means for her destiny as the Hunter! Plus: Anya makes a new friend - Rikki Barnes, the teen hero known as Nomad - when they take on Mad Dog and the Secret Empire! Collecting ARA?A #7-12, SPIDER-MAN & ARA?A: THE HUNTER REVEALED and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA (2004) #602-605.
(W) Tochi Onyebuchi, Nic Stone (A) Setor Fiadzigbey, Fran Galan (CA) Setor Fiadzigbey
Dive into the legend of the Black Panther! In this new origin story by acclaimed author Tochi Onyebuchi and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Setor Fiadzigbey, T'Challa and Hunter are brothers growing up in Wakanda's idyllic royal palace. Theirs transcends the usual sibling rivalry, however: Hunter, although older, is adopted, and T'Challa is the true heir to the throne. But when tragedy strikes, the brothers must grow up fast! See the moments that made T'Challa who he is - from his walkabout as a teen, during which he meets the enchanting Ororo Munroe, to when he first invites the Fantastic Four to Wakanda! Son, brother, warrior, king - as each chapter unfolds, new pieces of T'Challa's character will be revealed, and the Black Panther will rise! Collecting BLACK PANTHER LEGENDS #1-4. AGES 10 & UP
(W) Sam Maggs (A) Sweeney Boo, Mario Del Pennino (CA) Sweeney Boo
All-action adventures of Captain Marvel and friends! Carol Danvers' quiet night with BFF Jessica Drew (A.K.A. Spider-Woman) takes a cat-astrophic turn when Manhattan's bodegas are suddenly overrun by a host of angry felines! And not just any felines - Flerkens, the most terrifying kitty lookalikes in the entire universe! Then, Carol has been a fighter pilot, a cosmic hero and an Avenger, but now she faces her most difficult job yet: driving instructor to Nadia Van Dyne, the Unstoppable Wasp! And it becomes an even bigger task when A.I.M. uses Pym Particles to shrink Captain Marvel down to tiny size! Plus: Carol joins Ghost-Spider in battle with the Mad Thinker and the Awesome Android - and needs some help from the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl to take down a digital doppelganger! Collecting MARVEL ACTION CAPTAIN MARVEL (2019) #1-6 and MARVEL ACTION CAPTAIN MARVEL (2021) #1-5.
(W) Christopher Hastings, Various (A) Scott Koblish, Various (CA) David Nakayama
Presenting a universal gateway into the House of Ideas! Comic books can sometimes be like a foreign language to the uninitiated - with their own unique storytelling tools, visual shorthand and narrative conventions. Many clever cartoonists and scribes have shared their theories on the grammar of comics, but it's never been done in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Get ready, because Mysterio has trapped Spider-Man inside a comic book - and Spidey's going to help you navigate through the gutters, balloons, panels, pencils and more! Plus: See how top talents speak the 'language of comics' in action-packed adventures featuring Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Ms. Marvel, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur! Collecting HOW TO READ COMICS THE MARVEL WAY #1-4, MS. MARVEL (2014) #1, ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1, MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR #1 and SPIDEY #1. Ages 10 & Up
(W) Chris Elopoulos, Audrey Loeb (A) Ig Guara, Various (CA) Karl Kerschl
Pet Avengers assemble! And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth's mightiest heroes were?totally unaware of a threat greater than all of them could handle. And on that day, the Inhumans' teleporting dog, Lockjaw, scoured the world to assemble a team of animals to fight the foes no single beast could withstand! Strap on your collar for the adventures of Lockjaw, Throg the Frog of Thunder, Lockheed the dragon, Falcon's bird Redwing, Hairball the bouncing cat, Zabu the saber-tooth tiger and the unbelievable Ms. Lion: the Pet Avengers! But will Devil Dinosaur answer the call to battle? Can the team keep the Infinity Gems away from Thanos? And what happens when Throg discovers a threat to the mythical creatures of the Dream Realm? Collecting LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS #1-4 and LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS UNLEASHED #1-4.