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

The Skrulls have infiltrated governments, businesses, even super-hero teams. But nothing they've ever faced has prepared them for Deadpool! When the wisecracking, gun-toting one-man army surrenders to the shape-shifting aliens after saving a baseball stadium full of innocent civilians from a Skrull attack all by himself, the invaders isolate his healing factor and replicate it in the newest generation of Super-Skrulls - a brigade Deadpool himself will lead against the Earth defense forces. Or so they think. What the Skrulls don't realize is that Nick Fury is footing the bill! But when the data Deadpool swipes is stolen in transit by Norman Osborn, who uses it to kill the Skrull queen and win the gratitude of everyone on Earth, Wade figures the ex-Green Goblin owes him one - and he intends to collect. The maniacal Merc with the Mouth unleashes a full-on assault against the Osborn-controlled Avengers Tower, and Norman is forced to pull out all the stops to save his own skin - and that means deploying his brand-new team of bloodthirsty black-ops Thunderbolts! Plug your ears, kids - this

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Dalibor Talajic (CA) Kaare Andrews The sequel to one of the most famous - and bloody - Deadpool stories of all time! Remember the time Deadpool went a little too crazy and killed the entire Marvel Universe? Well, this isn't that. This is another time. Writer Cullen Bunn and artist Dalibor Talajic - the creators behind the original slaughterfest - reunite for an all-new, all-different tale of death and destruction starring the Merc with a Mouth! And it features Wade Wilson taking out all of your faves in the most horrific ways possible! Including Gwenpool! Moon Knight! Ms. Marvel! The Guardians of the Galaxy! Even Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur! It's gonna hurt him more than it hurts you - and you're gonna love it! But we just dare you to guess how this story ends. One thing's for sure, though - you won't believe your eyes when Deadpool kills the entire Marvel Universe…again! COLLECTING: Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again (2017) 1-5 Rated t+

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Dalibor Talajic (CA) Davide Paratore Cullen Bunn and Dalibor Talajić reunite to complete their chart-topping Deadpool Kills Trilogy!    THE MARVEL MULTIVERSE IS IN DEADPOOL'S SIGHTSYou loved it when Deadpool killed the Marvel Universe. You couldn't believe your luck when Deadpool killed the Marvel Universe again! Now, brace yourselves - because Deadpool is about to kill the Marvel Universe…one…last…time!But we meet the murderous Merc with a Mouth at a low ebb - alone, broken, bereft of purpose. Far from the sassin' assassin we know and love - until a multiversal explorer arrives with a mission across realities that only Deadpool can complete.He has a kill list filled with familiar and surprising versions of your favorite heroes, and teleporting tech that can take him from universe to universe - so it's time to get bodyslidin' and body-pilin'! Wade is back on the hunt - and it's Marvels season!COLLECTING: Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time (2025) 1-5

(W) Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn (A) Tony Moore, Various (CA) Declan Shalvey Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan bring the funny! Wade Wilson must take down an army of dead presidents - and things only get wilder from there! Deadpool is hired by a demon to reclaim damned souls; gets in touch with his feminine side; targets a man with aquatic powers; and teams up with the Superior Spider-Man! But when Deadpool's past in the Weapon X Program returns to haunt him, he recruits reluctant allies Wolverine and Captain America to aid him in his most shocking ordeal yet! Plus: The debut of the flashback tales Posehn and Duggan made famous, featuring Deadpool's adventures in yesteryear as Wade drowns his sorrows with Iron Man, and gets funky with Power Man and Iron Fist! Collecting DEADPOOL (2012) #1-19. Parental Advisory

(W) 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) Cullen Bunn The first comic-sized, one-shot adventure for the MARVEL MULTIVERSE ROLE-PLAYING GAME is here! Play as Deadpool and his team - or use your own characters - in a fourth-wall breaking adventure right out of Marvel's comics! Includes a comic story lead-in by Cullen Bunn (DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE), an RPG adventure and new character profiles! Rated T+

(W/A/CA) Rob Liefeld Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld writes and draws an epic team-up! When you need a hired hand, Deadpool is your man! But when Wade Wilson needs assistance, he's got friends (and frenemies) from across the Marvel Universe he can count on! And the return of a lost Marvel Comics character will necessitate the ultimate team-up mission - bringing Deadpool together with Major X, Crystar, Ghost-Spider, Wolverine and the Hulk! But who is Ral Dorn, and how does the Dragon Lord factor into this mission?! Join everyone's favorite Merc With A Mouth and an all-star cast of Marvel's finest as he races to obtain the Dragon Egg and save two worlds in the process! It's Rob Liefeld's Deadpool swan song, and you can be sure the superstar creator is going out swinging! Collecting DEADPOOL TEAM-UP (2024) #1-5. Parental Advisory

(W) Joe Kelly, Various (A) Ed McGuinness, Various (CA) Ed McGuinness Uncover Deadpool's complicated history with Weapon X! When his healing factor fails, Wade Wilson grudgingly turns to Dr. Killebrew, the mad scientist who cured his cancer - and ruined his life! But what exactly was done to Deadpool in the Workshop? And can Wade control his impulse to slice Killebrew into little pieces? Then, Ajax wants Deadpool's stain scrubbed from the planet. What is his connection to Wade's nightmarish origin - and how is Death herself involved? Plus: The resurrected Weapon X program makes Wade an offer he can't refuse: If he joins their cutthroat crew, they'll fix his ravaged face! And when Deadpool is haunted by the ghosts of his past, can fellow Weapon Plus alumni Wolverine and Captain America help him through his most harrowing battle ever? Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #3-5, #17-19 and #57-61; DEADPOOL/DEATH ANNUAL '98; and DEADPOOL (2012) #15-19. Rated T+

Deadpool takes it to the house! It's a Vegas vacation done Deadpool-style - full of explosions, D-list super villains and a casino caper that would make George Clooney proud! When he puts the squeeze on a mouthy club owner, Deadpool draws the ire of Las Vegas' biggest casino bosses and their newest protector-for-hire, The House - a super-suited security guard armed to the teeth whose got a bone to pick with the man in red and black. You see, the dude in the suit is none other than?well, we're not gonna tell you here, ya bum! Read the book to find out who's come back from Deadpool's past to blast his sorry butt - and how Deadpool ends up with a steady job, for real! Collecting DEADPOOL #23-26. Parental Advisory

(W) Larry Hama, Various (A) Adam Kubert, Various (CA) Simone Bianchi The Merc with a Mouth takes on the Mutant with the Muttonchops in their greatest battles - and occasional team-ups! Katanas and claws clash in their brutal first meeting - but when someone targets Weapon X survivors, Wolverine must ride to Deadpool's rescue! Doctor Bong tolls for our heroes, then things get hairy over a werewolf! And when a bounty is placed on Logan's head, guess who tries to collect! An assault on a Hydra base will have them at each other's throats, while Wolvie plays straight man to Wade's wisecracker in a showdown with a Shi'ar robot. But things really go off the deep end in the main event - one ultimate, over-the-top, slicing-and-dicing slobberknocker! Collecting WOLVERINE (1988) #88 and #154-155, DEADPOOL (1997) #27, CABLE & DEADPOOL #43-44, WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #21-25, WOLVERINE/DEADPOOL: THE DECOY, and material from WOLVERINE ANNUAL '95 and '99. Rated T+

(W) Victor Gischler, Various (A) Rob Liefeld, Various (CA) Ed McGuinness It's Deadpool like you've never seen him in a cosmic adventure with a team of...more Deadpools!? Deadpool gears up for an intergalactic adventure - but to succeed, he'll need to assemble a crack team of special operatives! So naturally he recruits four other versions of himself! What could go wrong? Lady Deadpool, Kid Deadpool, Dogpool, Headpool and the original Merc With a Mouth form...the Deadpool Corps! The consciousness-sapping Awareness has wiped out the free will of millions of planets, and the Corps must stop it from destroying the galaxy! If they can keep the infighting and binge drinking to a minimum, they just might just stand a chance. Then, the Omega Confederation hires the Corps to stop a rebellion. But when Deadpool falls for Princess Teela, the group promptly switches sides - and incites a civil war! Will their meddling destroy an entire planet? COLLECTING: PRELUDE TO DEADPOOL CORPS #1-5, DEADPOOL CORPS #1-12 and DEADPOOL FAMILY #1 Rated T+

(W) Benjamin Percy (A) Joshua Cassara; Robert Gill (CA) Joshua Cassara The box-office sensations of Marvel Studios' DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE unite!Wade and Logan -- together again! The most unlikely pairing turned the most demanded one, Deadpool and Wolverine must find a way to get along -- because the fate of the world hangs in the balance! When the deadly Stryfe resurfaces and his ages-long plan comes to fruition, you'll get to see a new side of our heroes -- because the only thing that stands between Earth and annihilation is the Best There Is and the Merc With the Mouth! Meanwhile, a third Weapon X alum joins the fun -- and Maverick wants answers! Featuring one of the Marvel Universe's oldest stars, Nick Fury Sr. -- and a brand-new one, the mutant Legacy! Your favorite super heroes get put through their paces in a series chock-full of surprises, twist reveals and a villainous plot that'll turn long-term and newly arriving X-readers' heads!COLLECTING: Deadpool/Wolverine (2025) #1-10

Completing the original adventures of the first Captain Marvel! Welcome to the next level of cosmic consciousness with the adventures of Captain Marvel! From Earth to the Moon to the Watcher's homeworld and into the Negative Zone, these galaxy-spanning stories set the tone for Marvel epics. Bonded to Rick Jones by the Nega-Bands, Captain Marvel defends his adopted planet against the Kree and their mad quest for genetic superiority and galactic empire. Then, in a deadly plan set in motion by Thanos' death, the massive computer I.S.A.A.C. takes over an entire world! This once-in-a-lifetime Omnibus also features massive battles with Drax the Destroyer, the bizarre Lunatic Legion and, of course, Jim Starlin's legendary graphic novel, 'The Death of Captain Marvel.' Collecting CAPTAIN MARVEL (1968) #34-62, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1979) #1-4 and #8, AVENGERS ANNUAL (1967) #7, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE ANNUAL (1976) #2 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #1 - and material from MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1990) #3, WHAT IF? (1977) #17 and WHAT IF? (1989) #14. Rated T

Completing the original adventures of the first Captain Marvel! Welcome to the next level of cosmic consciousness with the adventures of Captain Marvel! From Earth to the Moon to the Watcher's homeworld and into the Negative Zone, these galaxy-spanning stories set the tone for Marvel epics. Bonded to Rick Jones by the Nega-Bands, Captain Marvel defends his adopted planet against the Kree and their mad quest for genetic superiority and galactic empire. Then, in a deadly plan set in motion by Thanos' death, the massive computer I.S.A.A.C. takes over an entire world! This once-in-a-lifetime Omnibus also features massive battles with Drax the Destroyer, the bizarre Lunatic Legion and, of course, Jim Starlin's legendary graphic novel, 'The Death of Captain Marvel.' Collecting CAPTAIN MARVEL (1968) #34-62, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1979) #1-4 and #8, AVENGERS ANNUAL (1967) #7, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE ANNUAL (1976) #2 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #1 - and material from MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1990) #3, WHAT IF? (1977) #17 and WHAT IF? (1989) #14. Rated T

Completing the original adventures of the first Captain Marvel! Welcome to the next level of cosmic consciousness with the adventures of Captain Marvel! From Earth to the Moon to the Watcher's homeworld and into the Negative Zone, these galaxy-spanning stories set the tone for Marvel epics. Bonded to Rick Jones by the Nega-Bands, Captain Marvel defends his adopted planet against the Kree and their mad quest for genetic superiority and galactic empire. Then, in a deadly plan set in motion by Thanos' death, the massive computer I.S.A.A.C. takes over an entire world! This once-in-a-lifetime Omnibus also features massive battles with Drax the Destroyer, the bizarre Lunatic Legion and, of course, Jim Starlin's legendary graphic novel, 'The Death of Captain Marvel.' Collecting CAPTAIN MARVEL (1968) #34-62, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1979) #1-4 and #8, AVENGERS ANNUAL (1967) #7, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE ANNUAL (1976) #2 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #1 - and material from MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1990) #3, WHAT IF? (1977) #17 and WHAT IF? (1989) #14. Rated T

(W) Stan Lee & Various (A) Gene Colan & Various (CA) Jim Starlin As Protector of the Universe and de facto defender of Earth, the Kree Captain Mar-Vell has triumphed over foes large and small. But when Mar-Vell is diagnosed with cancer, he finds himself face-to-face with a foe that even his vast might can't defeat - and both he, and a universe that loves him, must rally together to accept the inevitable. Plus: The classic adventures that introduced Mar-Vell, the seminal battle with Nitro that began his descent into illness - and, in the midst of a battle against Titan's planet-sized computer system, corrupted by Thanos' madness, witness the budding romance between Mar-Vell and his true love Elysius! Guest-starring the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and more! Collecting MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) #12-13, CAPTAIN MARVEL (1968) #1 and #34, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1979) #1-2 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #1: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL. Rated T+

(W) Greg Pak (A) Sumit Kumar (CA) Dike Ruan The cosmos delivers its final verdict on one of Marvel's greatest heroes.The Silver Surfer returns to defend a war-ravaged Earth but Norrin Radd has a galaxy-sized target on his back. A new enemy will stop at nothing to steal away everything the Surfer is or ever will be. A single human life may be all that decides the Surfer's salvation…or damnation. Hated and feared by the very people his heart longs to aid, he must duel an array of rivals hellbent on his utter annihilation! If the Surfer falls, who then wields the awesome Power Cosmic? And what of the Surfer's old master, Galactus, Devourer of Worlds?!COLLECTING: Death of the Silver Surfer (2025) #1-5.

(W) Cullen Bunn, Various (A) Gerardo Sandoval, Various (CA) Bjorn Barends Kill all Venoms! After being spurned by Cletus Kasady and remaking itself in Knull's image, the Carnage symbiote has been building up its powers, extracting unique abilities from villains all across the Marvel Universe. Now, at last, it is ready to traverse the Multiverse with one goal in mind: kill any and all Venoms! But why? And who is the Agent Venom battling across realities to stop it?! As Carnage's savage, symbiotic rampage through realities threatens to end the Venomverse, will Agent Venom manage to recruit enough allies to even stand a chance? Or could it be that Carnage is destined to win? Plus: Legendary creator David Michelinie brings you a classic tale in the vein of VENOM: LETHAL PROTECTOR - or is there more than meets the eye? And brace yourself for Kid Venom! Collecting DEATH OF THE VENOMVERSE #1-5. Rated T+

Logan is no stranger to death. He's killed thousands. He's watched teammates, friends and lovers die. Now, stripped of his healing factor, the X-Man and Avenger faces his own date with the reaper. There's a bounty on his head, a price big enough to put a horde of enemies and assassins on his trail. The race is on to find Wolverine, but who put out the contract? Sabretooth? Viper? Or someone even worse? When Logan discovers that his mystery foe wants him alive, he turns on the offensive. As the hunted becomes the hunter once more, he's determined to die the way he lived. The Wolverine will go out fighting. Collecting DEATH OF WOLVERINE #1-4. Rated T+

(W) Brian Michael Bendis & Various (A) Chris Samnee & Various (CA) Mark Brooks Celebrate 80 years of Marvel Comics, decade by decade. The blockbuster icons and bold new generation of the trailblazing 2010s! As iconic heroes enjoyed worldwide cinematic success, a diverse array of young champions stole the spotlight! Find your favorite movie stars in outstanding adventures by the best modern creators - from Iron Man, Black Panther, Spider-Man and Captain Marvel…to Thanos! And get to know the new kids on the block - Miles Morales; Spider-Gwen; Thor, Goddess of Thunder; the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl; and Kamala Khan, the incomparable Ms. Marvel! Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN (2011) #7, CAPTAIN MARVEL (2012) #1, IRON MAN (2012) #1, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2013) #4, EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2, MS. MARVEL (2014) #12, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2015) #3, MIGHTY THOR (2015) #5, BLACK PANTHER (2016) #1, UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL (2015B) #7 and THANOS (2016) #1.

(W) Dennis O'Neil & Various (A) Luke McDonnell & Various (CA) Tom Morgan Celebrate 80 years of Marvel Comics, decade by decade - and witness major shakeups for iconic heroes in the Awesome Eighties! A new generation of creators crafting character-defining runs changed everything, with new faces donning Iron Man's armor and slinging Captain America's shield! Bold makeovers were everywhere - including Spider-Man's black costume, Storm's mohawk, Thor's battle armor, the Hulk's return to gray, and the transformation of original X-Man Angel into Apocalypse's metal-winged Horseman of Death! The sensational She-Hulk joined the Fantastic Four, and Peter Parker faced the biggest life-altering event of all: marriage to Mary Jane Watson! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #170, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #173, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #265, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #252 and ANNUAL #21, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #324, THOR (1966) #378, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #333 and X-FACTOR (1986) #24. Rated T+

(W/A) Alan Davis & Various (CA) Joe Quesada Celebrate 80 years of Marvel Comics, decade by decade - and see how Marvel's mighty mutants dominated the Notorious Nineties! As the X-Men's popularity exploded, the X-books were the place to be - and there sure were a lot of them! From EXCALIBUR to the radically revised X-FACTOR to two (count 'em, two) books for the X-Men alone! Generation X learned the ropes, while X-Force kicked butt! Wolverine searched for secrets of his past, Cable struggled with his destiny, X-Man explored our strange new world and Deadpool began his rise to superstardom! But which '90s nemesis would prove most deadly: the Legacy virus or the mansion's latest inhabitant…Sabretooth?! Collecting EXCALIBUR (1988) #42, WOLVERINE (1988) #48, X-FACTOR (1986) #87, X-MEN (1991) #27, GENERATION X (1994) #4, X-MAN #5, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #328, X-FORCE (1991) #55, DEADPOOL (1997) #2 and CABLE (1993) #64. Rated T+

(W) Brian Michael Bendis & Various (A) Mark Bagley & Various (CA) Ron Garney Celebrate 80 years of Marvel Comics, decade by decade - with high-profile stories that sparked a media frenzy in the tumultuous 2000s! The House of Ideas garnered mainstream attention like never before, introducing a new Ultimate universe for the next generation of readers! Telling the story everyone said could never be told: the origin of Wolverine! And revealing hidden secrets of the program that produced Captain America! Red-hot creator Joss Whedon revamped the X-Men, while CIVIL WAR led to Spider-Man's secret identity going public - and Captain America's shocking death! Plus: Living legends meet when Spider-Man teams up with President Barack Obama! Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2000) #1; WOLVERINE: THE ORIGIN #2; THE ULTIMATES (2002) #1; TRUTH: RED, WHITE & BLACK #1; ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) #1; CIVIL WAR (2006) #2; CAPTAIN AMERICA (2004) #25; and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #583. Rated T+

(W) Peach Momoko, Zack Davisson (A/CA) Peach Momoko Stormbreaker Peach Momoko takes her version of the Marvel Universe to the next level! Welcome to another dimension - one filled with wondrous creatures: sentient samurai armor, a winged individual in a falcon mask, a mysterious panther person and a red, snakelike monster with a deadly appetite. As these incredible Yokai battle, will Mariko Yashida be forced to choose a side? When Iron Samurai clashes with Shield of Justice, their war will be anything but civil - and their cataclysmic confrontation could devastate two worlds! Meanwhile, the spirit world is divided - and Mariko finds herself caught between Phoenix and Magik! And another Yokai with incredible power has plans to paint the world scarlet! Collecting DEMON WARS: THE IRON SAMURAI, DEMON WARS: SHIELD OF JUSTICE, DEMON WARS: DOWN IN FLAMES and DEMON WARS: SCARLET SIN. Rated T+

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Marco Checchetto The story that's been building for years is finally here! Wilson Fisk has risen from Kingpin of Crime to mayor of the biggest city in America. Now he's going to bring his full criminal and political power to bear on the super heroes who call NYC home! The man who once destroyed Daredevil has targeted the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and more. Fisk has an army of super villains at his command - including Crossbones, Taskmaster, Typhoid Mary, Shocker, Whiplash, Rhino and Kraven - and that's just his opening salvo. Wait until you meet his Thunderbolts! But Mayor Fisk isn't the only one with ambitions - and you know what they say about honor among thieves. From the blockbuster creative team of DAREDEVIL comes the final act in Wilson Fisk's master plan! Collecting DEVIL'S REIGN #1-6. Rated T+

(W) Jim Zub (A) Filipe Andrade, Ramon Bachs (CA) John Tyler Christopher One of Disney's most popular characters - Figment, the ever-curious star of Epcot's mind-bending attraction Journey into Imagination - stars in all-new adventures! Dive into a steampunk fantasy story revealing the origin of the astonishing inventor known as Dreamfinder, and learn how one little spark of inspiration created the purple dragon called Figment! Our daring duo explore the realms of imagination, finding friends and foes alike - but back on Earth, a clockwork army is assembling under the command of the frightening force known only as the Singular! And when Dreamfinder and Figment find themselves in a time and place not their own, mysteries unfold - and old friends return! Can the imaginative adventurers put their heads together to help stop the world from falling into darkness? Collecting FIGMENT #1-5 and FIGMENT 2 #1-5. Ages 9 & Up

(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Pablo Raimondi (CA) Alex Ross The full origins of Marvel's most iconic and enduring villain, Doctor Doom, are revealed - as told by Doctor Doom himself! Doom was recently revealed to be portrayed by Robert Downey Jr in the upcoming Avengers Doomsday film! From the black steppes of Eastern Europe, to the college campuses of New York City, and finally to the throne of Latveria - this is the life of Victor Von Doom! From his earliest disasters to his scientific triumphs to the tragedy of the fractured man he would become, this is the story you know, and the one you don't. PLUS: AN ALL-NEW INTRODUCTION BY ED BRUBAKER! Collecting: BOOKS OF DOOM #1-6 Rated T+

(W) Christopher Cantwell (A) Salvador Larroca, Cian Tormey (CA) Salvador Larroca 'Marvel's greatest villain, Doctor Doom, stars in his own blockbuster series! Victor Von Doom is at a crossroads. Wrestling with visions of an entirely different life, the lord of Latveria offers mankind a stark warning about the folly of a trillion-dollar global effort to create the first artificial black hole. But when a catastrophic act of terrorism kills thousands, the prime suspect is...Doom! Left with no homeland, no armies and no allies - indeed, nothing at all - will Doctor Doom's reign come to an abrupt end? Forced to seek out an old ''frenemy'' for help, Victor will go through hell - literally! And his old foe Mephisto is waiting for him there! Doom will have to battle Taskmaster, M.O.D.O.K., the Blue Marvel and more - but to clear his accursed name, he must embark on a deadly covert mission with unlikely ally Kang the Conqueror! COLLECTING: Doctor Doom (2019) 1-10, War of the Realms: War Scrolls (2019) 3 (B story), King In Black: Iron Man/Doctor Doom (2020) 1' Rated T+

(W) Stan Lee; Archie Goodwin (A) Jack Kirby; John Buscema (CA) Jack Kirby Continuing a chronological collection of consummate villainy!On the orders of S.H.I.E.L.D., the Fantastic Four invade Latveria, home of their greatest enemy - but Doctor Doom is ready for them! But what dire circumstances could lead the FF to accept Doom as their new leader?! Marvel's First Family aren't the only ones to face Victor Von Doom's wrath! Namor will too - and the two monarchs are locked in a tussle for the Cosmic Cube along with M.O.D.O.K.! Victor's desire to heal his scarred face brings him to Dr. Donald Blake, mortal counterpart of the Mighty Thor! Titans clash when Doom meets the Hulk! But does the tyrant have a job for Luke Cage, Hero for Hire? Plus: astonishing solo adventures of Doctor Doom, pitting him up against the Red Skull and the Black Panther!COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) #84-87, 116, 142-144; Sub-Mariner (1968) #20, 47-49; Thor (1966) #182-183; Incredible Hulk (1968) #143-144; Hero for Hire (1972) #8-9; material from Astonishing Tales (1970) #1-8Written

(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

DEATH IS JUST THE BEGINNING FOR JED MACKAY'S MAGICAL RUN! When Stephen Strange is murdered, his friends mourn, his enemies rage at having been deprived of the killing blow and dark forces set their sights on an unprotected Earth. As the planet's remaining magicians race to protect our world, one very surprising investigator must unravel the mystery of Doctor Strange's murder. But can he do it before his own time runs out? In the aftermath, Earth needs a new Sorcerer Supreme - and Clea Strange is the ideal candidate! But as Clea faces threats including the Harvestman, the Shadow Knight and her own mother, Umar, she remains determined to find a way to bring her husband back to life. But even if Doctor Strange can return, his own greatest enemy may well be…himself! Guest-starring the new Secret Defenders! Collecting DEATH OF DOCTOR STRANGE #1-5, DEATH OF DOCTOR STRANGE: SPIDER-MAN, STRANGE (2022) #1-10 and DOCTOR STRANGE (2023) #1-18. Rated T+

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Juan Gedeon, Pasqual Ferry (CA) Alex Ross Acclaimed author Jed MacKay continues his spellbinding revitalization of Doctor Strange! Many years ago, Doctor Strange fought in a five-thousand-year battle called the War of the Seven Spheres. But what was it? And how did it create the mysterious threat that plagues Strange today? COLLECTING: Doctor Strange (2023) 6-10 Rated T+

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Danilo Beyruth, Pasqual Ferry (CA) Alex Ross 'Rising star writer Jed MacKay continues his spellbinding saga of the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange! In the aftermath of Doctor Strange's war with his own grizzled counterpart, General Strange, Stephen and Clea must set things to rights. But what about Clea's new little sister? Will they really return her to her warlord parents? And can the Stranges reckon with the legacy of the Faltine? Plus: Stephen is a very busy man - sometimes, it seems like the busiest man. But that man has a best friend. So when there's something strange haunting the Sanctum Sanctorum, who can we turn to? Why, Bats the Ghost Dog, of course! But can Bats solve the mystery on his own, or is this good dog in way over his head? And, when a sentient role-playing game transforms New York City into a fantasy world, Doctor Strange must gather a new team of Secret Defenders! COLLECTING: Doctor Strange (2023) 11-18' Rated T+

(W) Mark Waid, Various (A) Barry Kitson, Various (CA) Ariel Olivetti Mark Waid completes his spellbinding run! Stephen Strange: herald of Galactus?! When an alien sorcerer demands Stephen's help saving his far-off planet from the World-Eater, Galactus ends up banished to the darkest depths of the mystic realms! Now, with his powers depleted, Strange must undertake a rescue mission like never before! Then, a truly terrifying villain works their way into the Marvel Universe via a small house in Kansas, and their impact will be huge! And with his hands healed after so many years of pain, Stephen can return to his old life as a Surgeon Supreme! But torn between his obligations, which solemn oath will he choose to uphold? Join Stephen Strange, M.D., for a new era of modern medicine, mystic arts?and horror! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE (2018) #12-20, DOCTOR STRANGE ANNUAL (2019) #1 and DR. STRANGE (2019) #1-6. Rated T+

(W) 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) Tradd Moore (A) Tradd Moore, Jensine Eckwall (CA) Tradd Moore From the uncanny mind of Tradd Moore (SILVER SURFER: BLACK), the Master of the Mystic Arts stars in one of his most mind-bending adventures! Doctor Strange awakens alone in a distant world not his own. Lost of purpose and surrounded by danger, the wandering sorcerer must explore this land of blades and mystery to unravel arcane secrets and escape the deadly horrors that lie in wait! Strange is pulled in every direction by powerful figures while millions of lives rest in the balance - including his own! Who can he trust? Can this world's deadly ritual be stopped? Or is the answer simply?blood? Heaven help us, it must be blood! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE: FALL SUNRISE #1-4. Rated T+

(W) Derek Landy (A) Carlos Magno (CA) Geoff Shaw Master of the mystic arts Doctor Strange may no longer be Sorcerer Supreme, but he finds new purpose in the mythical realm of Asgard!In the epic climax of BLOOD HUNT, Doctor Doom tricked Doctor Strange into surrendering the title of Sorcerer Supreme. Now Doom is ruling the world, and Stephen Strange is…experiencing a bit of an identity crisis. Searching for purpose — and maybe revenge — he travels to Asgard to see whether Thor's kingdom might be looking for a Sorcerer Supreme of its own. Loki's willing to help — but that help comes with a wicked catch, and Strange quickly realizes that becoming Asgard's top magical authority is going to be more complicated than he thought!COLLECTING: Doctor Strange of Asgard (2025) 1-5

(W) David Quinn, More (A) Mel Rubi, More (CA) Mark Buckingham Doctor Strange and the Midnight Sons are under siege - and Strange is transformed! Now the masked mystery magician known as Strange tests his sorcery against Doctor Doom and Namor! Clea returns, the Hulk is possessed and the sinister Salom? makes her move. But what is the connection between Strange and Dr. Vincent Stephens? And will the real Sorcerer Supreme please stand up? As Strange masters the power of catastrophe magic, Baron Mordo plots his arch-foe's death! But can even the Master of the Mystic Arts prevent the birth of Chthon? Plus: An untold team-up with Spider-Man! An award-winning tale that will disturb you! And more! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE, SORCERER SUPREME #60-90, ANNUAL #4 and ASHCAN EDITION; STRANGE TALES (1994) #1; MIDNIGHT SONS UNLIMITED #6; DR. STRANGE: WHAT IS IT THAT DISTURBS YOU, STEPHEN? and UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN: STRANGE ENCOUNTER. Rated T+

(W) David Quinn, More (A) Mel Rubi, More (CA) Peter Gross Doctor Strange and the Midnight Sons are under siege - and Strange is transformed! Now the masked mystery magician known as Strange tests his sorcery against Doctor Doom and Namor! Clea returns, the Hulk is possessed and the sinister Salom? makes her move. But what is the connection between Strange and Dr. Vincent Stephens? And will the real Sorcerer Supreme please stand up? As Strange masters the power of catastrophe magic, Baron Mordo plots his arch-foe's death! But can even the Master of the Mystic Arts prevent the birth of Chthon? Plus: An untold team-up with Spider-Man! An award-winning tale that will disturb you! And more! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE, SORCERER SUPREME #60-90, ANNUAL #4 and ASHCAN EDITION; STRANGE TALES (1994) #1; MIDNIGHT SONS UNLIMITED #6; DR. STRANGE: WHAT IS IT THAT DISTURBS YOU, STEPHEN? and UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN: STRANGE ENCOUNTER. Rated T+