(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

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) 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) David Quinn; Marvel Various (A) Melvin Rubi; Max Douglas (CA) Jim Hoston The classic solo adventures of Doctor Strange continue, with some of the wildest twist and turns you can imagine!The masked mystery magician known as Strange tests his sorcery against Doctor Doom in a duel for the Oculus! But what is the connection between Strange and Dr. Vincent Stevens? After Morbius tracks down Strange to his new Sanctum Sanctorum, the Midnight Sons confront him over his bungling of Salome. And Clea makes her spellbinding return, needing the help of Earth's Sorcerer Supreme - but which one? Strange tries to persuade Dr. Stevens to merge with him, but then sets his sights on Polaris of X-Factor! Meanwhile, Dr. Stevens possesses the Hulk, and Rick Jones must play exorcist! But will the weirdest bond of all be between Strange and the Aetheric Sword? And will Dormammu succeed in luring Clea back to the Dark Dimension?COLLECTING: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) 62-75; Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Annual (1992) 4; Midnight Sons Unlimited (1993) 6

(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) 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 Mantlo (A) Gil Kane; Butch Guice; Keith Giffen (CA) Al Milgrom The 70s sci-fi cult classic by Bill Mantlo returns, collected in paperback for the very first time!The original adventures of the Micronauts in the Marvel Universe continue! In this volume, they return to Earth only to find themselves in the X-Men's Danger Room with the killer metamorph Huntarr in hot pursuit. Their adventures on our world will take them to unexpected places, including a comic book store and into battle against Doctor Doom. And when an exploit with the Wasp leaves half the team seemingly lost, the killer Computrex and rotting Professor Prometheus may just finish off the rest of our heroes. Meanwhile, back on Homeworld, the corrupt Prince Argon closes his grasp on power and with it the rebel Lady Slug. When the Micronauts are drawn back to Homeworld to battle Argon, a shocking revelation leaves them unprepared for the fight ahead.COLLECTING: MICRONAUTS (1979) #36-50

(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) Various, Ann Nocenti (A) Bret Blevins, Various (CA) Frank Cirocco The classic Marvel era of Star Wars concludes! In the aftermath of Return of the Jedi, the heroes of the Rebellion face new challenges - and new dangers! Leia must choose between joining a new Republic government or continuing as a warrior for peace! Han Solo and Lando Calrissian find themselves in a tough spot when Chewbacca's family is threatened! Luke Skywalker is haunted by thoughts of his dead father, Darth Vader, as he faces another Dark Lord - and a new foe, the dark lady Lumiya! The Ewoks go to war! The Nagai attack! And it all culminates in a multipronged invasion of the planet Zeltros! Plus: Return to the original Marvel years in a special modern story featuring several of the era's fan-favorite characters! Collecting STAR WARS (1977) #89-107 and STAR WARS (2019) #108. 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) 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) Chris Claremont (A) John Romita Jr.; Rick Leonardi; June Brigman (CA) John Romita Jr. Chris Claremont's decades-spanning run on the X-Men continues, with change in the air for Marvel's mutants!Rachel Summers lays claim to the Phoenix Force, Magneto stands trial and joins the team, Professor X departs for outer space and Cyclops becomes a father — and that's just the start of the X-Men's adventures! The Beyonder erases the New Mutants from history, the futuristic Nimrod Sentinel attacks and Mojo regresses the team to childhood! Plus: In a pair of bona-fide X-Men classics, Storm duels with Cyclops for team leadership, and Lady Deathstrike hunts Wolverine. A fan-favorite X-Men saga unfolds in Asgard as Storm and the New Mutants fall under the enchantment of Loki, and the rest of the team faces a legendary struggle to rescue them!COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 199-210, X-Men Annual (1970) 9-10, New Mutants Special Edition (1985) 1, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 33

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) Steve Englehart, David Michelinie (A) Al Milgrom, Various (CA) Allen Milgrom Driven by blockbuster sales, a new Avengers ongoing series begins here! In the 1980s, Earth's Mightiest Heroes expanded their ranks and their range, founding the West Coast Avengers. The roster of Hawkeye, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Mockingbird and Tigra meant that the team was stocked with powerhouses and fan-favorites alike. Marvel welcomed back one of the greatest Avengers writers of all time to steer their adventures: Steve Englehart. Along with Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott on art, he wove a massive series debut that brought in arguably his signature characters - Vision and the Scarlet Witch - in a crossover story plumbing the origins of Wonder Man and the Vision! Ultron also returns, but this new iteration of the iconic villain has a distinctly different disposition. Also featuring a double-sized Wonder Man solo adventure! Collecting WEST COAST AVENGERS (1985) #1-7, VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH (1985) #1-2 and WONDER MAN (1986) #1. Rated T

(W) Peter B. Gillis, Don McGregor (A) Denys Cowan & Various (CA) Denys Cowan The Marvel Masterworks proudly present the continuing adventures of the Black Panther! In a political-thriller limited series by Peter B. Gillis and Denys Cowan, T'Challa -the king of Wakanda - finds himself in an existential crisis: how can he present himself as a hero of Africa while an apartheid state exists next door to Wakanda? Then - Don McGregor, the mastermind behind the Black Panther's first series - continues his saga with 'Panther's Quest'! When T'Challa learns the mother he never knew might still be alive, he stops at no cost to rescue her - invading South Africa and battling mercenaries and militaries alike. It's a creative tour de force featuring artwork by Marvel icons Gene Colan and Tom Palmer that defined the character for a generation! Collecting BLACK PANTHER (1988) #1-4 and material from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #13-37. 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) 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

In issue after issue, Frank Miller redefined the Man Without Fear with work that stands atop the peak of comic book storytelling. When Miller introduced Elektra, readers could not get enough of the assassin from Matt Murdock's past. In this volume, her saga ratchets up as she and Daredevil fight the unstoppable ninjas of The Hand. Miller also introduces Stick, the gruff mentor who trained a young Murdock and who now must help him regain his radar sense before the Kingpin closes in. Also featuring a deadly reckoning for Ben Urich and a double-sized battle with Bullseye that ends in one of the most scintillating moments in comics history. Plus: A pair of essential WHAT IF? rarities and an Elektra solo mission! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #173-181 - plus material from WHAT IF? (1977) #28 and #35, BIZARRE ADVENTURES #28 and MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #1. 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) Peter B. Gillis, Various (A) Chris Warner, Various (CA) Mike Mignola It's the end of an era for Doctor Strange as this Masterworks volume collects the thrilling conclusion of one of his earliest solo comic runs! As the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange protects our dimension from threats we can hardly comprehend. What happens when the things that keep these terrors at bay - his many mystic tools and protections, his Sanctum Sanctorum itself - are gone? A gauntlet of Mephisto, the demon Khat and then the frighteningly powerful alien sorcerer Urthona send Doctor Strange on the run. He must find a way to repair his mystic cloak and survive death itself to save our realm, or Urthona will triumph?and unleash the unfathomable upon Earth! Also featuring the quest for Topaz's soul, J.M. DeMatteis and Dan Green's stunning Doctor Strange graphic novel and more rare stories! COLLECTING: Doctor Strange (1974) 74-81, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 23; material from Strange Tales (1987) 1-3, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 8, 31 Mature

(W) Doug Moench, Various (A) Val Mayerik, Various (CA) Jack Kirby Ka-Zar, the adventuring Lord of the Savage Land, stars in more action-packed jungle adventures - reprinted for the first time! The Marvel Masterworks present the never-before-reprinted conclusion of Ka-Zar's 1974 series - and it is well worth the wait. Doug Moench and Val Mayerik explore the lost civilizations of the Savage Land, expanding on the mythology and monsters of this amazing place out of time. Then, when vibranium deposits are found, Ka-Zar must re-engage with the world of 'civilized' men - but Klaw comes for the precious metal, and opens an other-dimensional portal that unleashes aliens, flying sharks and total war on the Savage Land! It's a saga so big that it spills over into the pages of X-MEN! Also featuring art by comics legend Russ Heath, and Steve Gerber's complete Shanna solo saga from RAMPAGING HULK and MARVEL FANFARE! COLLECTING: Ka-Zar (1974) 10-20, X-Men (1963) 115-116; material from Rampaging Hulk (1977) 9, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 56-59 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) 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) Alan Zelenetz, Various (A) Bob Hall, Various (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz Relationships are tricky, even for gods. As writer Alan Zelenetz begins his run scribing THOR, the son of Odin faces challenges ranging from cosmic-powered adversaries to the pains of love! Can Sif assimilate to life on Midgard with Dr. Don Blake? Thor's complicated relationship soon becomes even more so with the arrival of Dracula. Will Sif become the Lord of the Vampires' latest victim, turned to an undead existence of bloodsucking? And how will Jane Foster's return complicate matters? It's a love triangle, Asgardian-style! Plus: An Annual adventure gorgeously drawn by Bob Hall, a never-before reprinted THOR graphic novel and a host of material from the fan-favorite OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! Collecting THOR (1966) #328-336 and ANNUAL #11, and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL: THOR - I, WHOM THE GODS WOULD DESTROY. Rated T

(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)

Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created an unabashed cultural phenomenon in the Amazing Spider-Man. Their blend of everyday woes and super-heroic exploits was something undeniably special. And after years of perfecting that formula, they unleashed their Spider-Man masterpiece: the Master Planner saga. With the clock ticking and Aunt May's life on the line, Stan and Steve put Spider-Man through the most wrenching experience of his career and define a hero in the process. They'll also introduce you to Gwen Stacy and show you around the campus at E.S.U. before a new talent joins the Spider-Man team. In John Romita Sr.'s legendary debut, the Green Goblin uncovers Spidey's secret identity. Peter Parker finds himself fighting for his life only to discover the Goblin is none other than Norman Osborn! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #31-40. All Ages

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

(W/A) John Byrne, Various (CA) John Byrne Comic master John Byrne concludes his all-time great run on Fantastic Four, and celebrates the teams 25th anniversary! John Byrne concludes his iconic tenure as Fantastic Four writer/artist and he's going to make history every step of the way! He begins with the shocking resurrection of Jean Grey. How do you follow that up? With the return of the true Doctor Doom in a next-level war with the Beyonder! Then, our heroes journey into the Negative Zone with Nick Fury to face Blastaar and a resurgent Annihilus, but when their return trip catapults them to 1936 they're faced with a classic dilemma. Do you stop Nick Fury from killing Hitler? It all builds a triple-sized 25th anniversary extravaganza that seeks to bring the Thing back into the fold, set where else but Monster Island? COLLECTING: THE FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #286-296 and material from MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #37 Rated T