And there came a day when the Avengers' greatest hits were collected in one truly mighty box set! Thrill to the complete adventures of the original lineup: Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp and Captain America! Then, Earth's Mightiest Heroes go intergalactic, swept up in the cosmic Kree/Skrull War; clash with the dynamic Defenders; ponder the mystery of the Celestial Madonna; battle the all-powerful Korvac; come under siege from Baron Zemo's Masters of Evil; battle the Gatherers in a never-before-collected saga; are spellbound by Morgan Le Fay; assemble from across time and space to oppose Kang and Immortus; and are torn apart by the shocking events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED! Finally, discover the Avengers' latest and deadliest threat: the Final Host! Collecting AVENGERS BY LEE & KIRBY PREMIERE HC, AVENGERS: KREE/SKRULL WAR PREMIERE HC, AVENGERS/DEFENDERS WAR PREMIERE HC, AVENGERS: CELESTIAL MADONNA PREMIERE HC, AVENGERS: THE KORVAC SAGA PREMIERE HC, AVENGERS: UNDER SIEGE PREMIERE HC, AVENGERS: THE GATHERERS SAGA PREMIERE HC, AVENGERS: THE MORGAN CONQUEST PREMIERE HC, AVENGERS F

(W) Cavan Scott, Various (A) Ario Anindito, Various (CA) Phil Noto A new era of Star Wars storytelling! Centuries before the Empire and the Skywalker Saga, the Jedi of Starlight Beacon - including Masters Avar Kriss and Sskeer, and young Padawan Keeve Trennis - protect the galaxy as republic pioneers push out into new territories. But soon they must join forces with their deadliest enemy to face the onslaught of the unstoppable Drengir horde! But who - or what - is the Great Progenitor? And what nameless terror will be unleashed by the dreaded Nihil? Plus: Marchion Ro - the Eye of the Nihil - reveals the source of the Jedi's greatest fear! And Jedi Investigator Emerick Caphtor uncovers a mystery that will change the golden era of the High Republic forever! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC (2021) #1-15, STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - EYE OF THE STORM #1-2 and STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - TRAIL OF SHADOWS #1-5. Rated T

(W) Cavan Scott, Various (A) Ario Anindito, Various (CA) Ario Anindito A new era of Star Wars storytelling! Centuries before the Empire and the Skywalker Saga, the Jedi of Starlight Beacon - including Masters Avar Kriss and Sskeer, and young Padawan Keeve Trennis - protect the galaxy as republic pioneers push out into new territories. But soon they must join forces with their deadliest enemy to face the onslaught of the unstoppable Drengir horde! But who - or what - is the Great Progenitor? And what nameless terror will be unleashed by the dreaded Nihil? Plus: Marchion Ro - the Eye of the Nihil - reveals the source of the Jedi's greatest fear! And Jedi Investigator Emerick Caphtor uncovers a mystery that will change the golden era of the High Republic forever! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC (2021) #1-15, STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - EYE OF THE STORM #1-2 and STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - TRAIL OF SHADOWS #1-5. Rated T

The war against the Empire continues! Months after the Death Star's destruction, the Rebel Alliance has begun the fight to dismantle the Empire piece by piece. Rebel strategist Jorin Sol has been rescued from the enemy's clutches - but is he now friend or foe? And Luke Skywalker's childhood pal Imperial Lieutenant Janek 'Tank' Sunber claims he wants to join the Rebellion - but Princess Leia thinks it's a trap. Can Luke still trust his old friend? Plus: The cross-time 'Vector' saga continues! Bounty hunter Boba Fett takes on a series of deadly assignments! Lando Calrissian moves to Cloud City! And more! Collecting STAR WARS: REBELLION #1-16, STAR WARS: BOBA FETT - OVERKILL and STAR WARS: BOBA FETT #1/2 - and material from STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC/REBELLION #0 and STAR WARS TALES #3, #15, #17 and #21. Rated T

(W/A) Makoto Yukimura The epic action manga for fans of Game of Thrones, a story of war, royal intrigue, suspense, and revenge set against the backdrop of the Viking invasions of England, now in a larger, deluxe format! At the turn of the 11th century, the Norse Sea is in the grip of Viking terror. The clever Askeladd leads his small band of mercenaries into London with the aid of the ruthless young Thorfinn, son of a warrior in the dreaded Jomsvikings. But this is an alliance of convenience: Thorfinn has sworn to kill Askeladd one day to avenge his father's death. When a race begins to capture the prince and secure the rights to the throne, personal grudges will clash with the fate of a kingdom in the balance, and blood will be spilled!

(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai The quintessential companion to the Usagi Yojimbo Saga series from Dark Horse, Usagi Yojimbo Saga: Legends collects some of the most exhilarating and engrossing self-contained stories starring the iconic rabbit ronin! These tales see Usagi face off against a lineup of incredible foes, including dinosaurs, demons, and aliens! Even against the odds, Usagi maintains the warrior's code: truth, honor, loyalty, and sacrifice. Collects all black and white Space Usagi story arcs ('Death and Honor,' 'White Star Rising,' and 'Warrior'), Usagi Yojimbo: Senso, and the color Usagi Yojimbo: Yokai-with the color short story 'Gagged,' new cover art by Stan Sakai, a color cover gallery, and bonus 'Creative Process' features!

A Star Wars saga decades in the making! Meet the droid-hating Valance the Hunter - who's hot on Luke Skywalker's trail! Will his destiny end by finding the rebel hero - or in a deadly confrontation with Darth Vader? Then Luke and his X-wing squadron find a derelict Imperial Star Destroyer, with everyone on board dead - and their skin turned crimson! When the virus responsible leaves Luke in a coma, Han Solo and his allies face a race against time to cure the mysterious malady! Then, in celebration of Marvel's 80th anniversary, the landmark Star Wars #108 returns to the Legends era of a long time ago for one issue only - continuing the stories of Valance and the Crimson Forever! And you won't believe which classic characters return! Collecting STAR WARS (1977) #16, #27, #29 and #50 and STAR WARS (2019) #108. Rated T

(W) Brendan Vaughan (A/CA) Fiona Staples Hey, retailer friends! BRIAN K. VAUGHAN here, interrupting your regularly scheduled solicitation to say THANK YOU for your undying patience while FIONA STAPLES and I have been hard at work on the second half of Hazel's epic journey. We promise that exciting news is coming, and we wanted to offer your customers a cool new way to catch up on our Eisner Award-winning series: this gorgeous box set, collecting all nine of our best-selling trade paperback collections in one affordable package. We think it's the perfect way to introduce any 'mature readers' who haven't yet tried SAGA to our weirdly wonderful universe. Thanks again, and we look forward to gracing your stands with more issues very soon! COLLECTS SAGA VOL. 1-9 TP WITH A SET OF 6x9 COVER PRINTS EXCLUSIVE TO THE BOX SET!

(W) Alan Moore (A) Various art by STEVE BISSETTE, JOHN TOTLEBEN, AND OTHERS All six volumes of Saga of the Swamp Thing by Alan Moore, the writer of Watchmen and V for Vendetta, in one gorgeous slipcase box set! Before Watchmen, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S. comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book Saga of the Swamp Thing. His deconstruction of the classic monster stretched the creative boundaries of the medium and became one of the most spectacular series in comic book history. With real-life issues explored against a backdrop of horror, Swamp Thing?s stories became commentaries on environmental, political, and social issues, unflinching in their relevance. Created out of the swamp by a freak accident, Swamp Thing is an elemental creature who uses the forces of nature and wisdom of the plant kingdom to fight the polluted world?s self-destruction. Alan Moore took Swamp Thing to new heights in the 1980s with his unique narrative approach. His provocative and groundbreaking writing, combined with masterly artwork by some of the medium?s top artists

(W) Alan Wong (A) Minkyu Jung, Federico Sabbatini (CA) Sara Pichelli Doctor Aphra's adventures continue against the backdrop of War of the Bounty Hunters! Aphra and Sana Starros discover an eerie, abandoned ship? but on board they will discover a nightmarish horror not seen in the galaxy for untold eons. And to make things worse, they must contend with the fearsome bounty hunter Durge! Then, a mysterious invitation leads Aphra and Sana to an exclusive party - teeming with scum and villainy! Can they survive the underworld social event of the century? Or will their cover be blown by a familiar face with an agenda of their own? Face-to-face with the one person she hoped she'd never see again, this time, the not-so-good Doctor is in trouble so deep she might not be able to talk her way out? Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #11-15. Rated T

(W) Greg Pak (A) Guiu Vilanova, Raffaele Ienco (CA) Aaron Kuder The next critical new chapter in Darth Vader's ongoing evolution! Returned to the fold after his rebellion against the Emperor, Darth Vader faces the horrors of reconstruction in the secret laboratories of Coruscant. As he blacks out under the knife, does the Dark Lord of the Sith still dream of revenge against his master? Or do his thoughts drift toward his son - and the friends who make Luke Skywalker so vulnerable? Featuring the revelation of the first time Vader learned the name Han Solo! As Vader and Ochi of Bestoon embark on a search for Solo's carbonite-frozen body, who is the Umbaran? What happens when she emerges from the darkness? And what will a raging War of the Bounty Hunters mean for the Dark Lord's ongoing schemes? Collecting STAR WARS: DARTH VADER #12-17. Rated T

(W) Sacks, Ethan (A) Paolo Villanelli (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli The War of the Bounty Hunters rages across the galaxy! As Valance and his reluctant partner Dengar race to intercept Boba Fett and his precious cargo, deadly pursuers are after them. A dark secret from Valance's past with Han Solo is about to emerge - and it may get him killed all these years later! But who is the mysterious leader of an assassination squad driving Valance into a life-and-death confrontation with an old friend? Meanwhile, T'onga is outgunned and outnumbered - but she does have one last surprise up her sleeve! And as the shadowy mastermind behind everything makes their move, Valance and Dengar try their luck at the Canto Bight casino, and T'onga puts a crew together - with faces both fearsome and familiar! Collecting STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS #12-17. Rated T

Catch a glimpse of what it was like to live through two World Wars through the eyes of characters including Sgt. Rock, Enemy Ace, the Boy Commandos, Blackhawk, and many others. From tales of rebellion to surviving the battlefield, this title collects some of the greatest war stories of their time. Collects Sgt. Rock Special #2, Enemy Ace: War in Heaven #1-2, Showcase #57, Our Army at War #67, #83, #233, and #235, Boy Commandos #1, Star Spangled War Stories #87 and #183, All-American Comics #48, Weird War Tales #3 (1972), G.I. Combat #87, Our Fighting Forces #49 and #102, The Losers Special #1, and Military Comics #1.

(W/A/CA) Daniel Lieske In the second volume of The Wormworld Saga, Jonas discovers there's just as much danger as there is beauty in this fantasy world. When Jonas begins to realize his arrival in the Wormworld might be no accident at all, will he be able to face his own destiny to meet the sinister fire god Unurtha?

(W) Stan Sakai (A) Stan Sakai & Various (CA) Stan Sakai Miyamoto Usagi's journey as the rabbit ronin continues ever onward! In this definitive Usagi Yojimbo Saga collection, a new love tempts Usagi to abandon his wandering lifestyle, the origin of the demon Jei is revealed at last, and Frank Miller, Jeff Smith, Sergio Aragon?s, and more contribute to the landmark Usagi Yojimbo issue #100! Stan Sakai's evocative artwork and gripping tales continue to enthrall readers of all ages. Collects the Usagi Yojimbo volumes Bridge of Tears, Return of the Black Soul, and Fox Hunt!

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Fiona Staples After a dramatic time jump, the three-time Eisner Award winner for Best Continuing Series continues to evolve, as Hazel begins the most exciting adventure of her life: kindergarten. Meanwhile, her star-crossed family learns hard lessons of their own. Collects SAGA #31-36

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Fiona Staples While Gwendolyn and Lying Cat risk everything to find a cure for The Will, Marko makes an uneasy alliance with Prince Robot IV to find their missing children, who are trapped on a strange world with terrifying new enemies. Collects SAGA #25-30

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Fiona Staples The #1 New York Times bestseller returns! Visit new planets, meet new adversaries and explore a very new direction, as Hazel becomes a toddler while her family struggles to stay on their feet. Collects SAGA #19-24

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Fiona Staples The #1 New York Times bestseller returns! Visit new planets, meet new adversaries and explore a very new direction, as Hazel becomes a toddler while her family struggles to stay on their feet. Collects SAGA #19-24

(W) Markalan Joplin, Diana Schutz (A) Michael Leeke & Various Continuing the series of books collecting the classic Robotech comic material. The stunning finale to the adaptation of the Robotech Macross saga! It's the final battle between the humans and the Zentraedi, with the fate of Earth being sealed in the process. Who will escape alive? Collects issues 24 to 36 of the original Robotech Macross comics.

Expand your collection of blockbuster masterpieces with this second incredible collection of posters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The Infinity Saga kicks into high gear as iconic heroes Iron Man, Thor and Captain America return with stunning sequels - and new friends and foes grab a share of the limelight! Then, the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive to make household names of Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Groot and Drax. You're welcome! Artificial intelligence poses a very real danger as the Avengers reassemble and enter the Age of Ultron! And great things come in tiny packages as Ant-Man makes a huge impression! These are the posters that built years of cinematic anticipation, images indelibly imprinted in the minds of moviegoers across the world! All Ages

(W/A/CA) Kaori Yuki Kaori Yuki's latest installment of The Cain Saga introduces Gilbert, the madman son of Lord Lauderdale, Meridiana, a clairvoyant mystery woman, and something or someone nasty suspended in midair in Dr. Disraeli's lab. Plus, an arranged marriage meant to curb Cain's bad behavior turns ugly when the bride, Emeline, has an unhappy meeting with none other than Jack the Ripper! Rating: M

The classic Marvel adaptations of all three films in the original Star Wars trilogy, collected in one blockbuster volume - fully remastered for the modern age by colorist Chris Sotomayor! Relive the events of A NEW HOPE, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RETURN OF THE JEDI as the timeless saga of Luke Skywalker and his rebel allies battling the Empire and its ruthless enforcer Darth Vader unfold in action-packed style - including scenes that never made the silver screen! Travel from the desert world of Tatooine, to the ice planet Hoth, to the forest moon of Endor on an unforgettable journey across the galaxy - one that's far, far away and a long time ago! May the Force be with you, in the mighty Marvel manner! Collecting STAR WARS (1977) #1-6 and #39-44 and STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI #1-4. Rated T

THE DECADES-SPANNING SKYWALKER SAGA NEARS ITS CLIMACTIC CONCLUSION! Before the exciting events of Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker! Hounded by the FIRST ORDER across the galaxy, the RESISTANCE is in dire need of ships, weapons and recruits to make a final stand against KYLO REN'S forces. Desperation drives a delegation led by GENERAL LEIA ORGANA and REY to entreat the Rebel veteran's one-time allies, THE MON CALAMARI, to join the fight - but decades after Imperial occupation enslaved their planet, there are those willing to stop at nothing to prevent another war from bloodying the waters of Mon Cala. A system away, POE DAMERON and FINN have their own mission: to hunt down a weapons cache on the remote moon of Avedot, unaware that they are being hunted by the most notorious criminal gang in the galaxy. COLLECTING JOURNEY TO STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER - ALLEGIANCE #1-4 Rated T

(A) Various & Various (CA) Steve Ditko An action-oriented medium, comics have long used wars-real and fictional-as narrative fodder. Now, discover the secret, surprising history of anti-war comics with this marvelously curated collection. A few comics portrayed the horrors of war, but no blatantly anti-war stories were known to exist-until now! Buried in rare comics published during the Cold War were powerful war, fantasy, and sci-fi stories that strongly condemned war and the bomb, boldly calling for peace.

In the wake of Return of the Jedi, the Emperor has been defeated! But the nascent New Republic still has enemies, and that's where X-Wing Rogue Squadron comes in! Led by Wedge Antilles, the galaxy's greatest pilots will take on all threats. Dogfights, assassination attempts, political intrigue - it's all in a day's work! Meanwhile, Palpatine's top assassin, Mara Jade, must complete her final mission - or die trying! And the human-replica droid Guri ponders her destiny - and the secrets buried in her programming - in a gripping sequel to SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE! Don't miss these classic Star Wars tales, penned by some of the franchise's bestselling authors! Collecting STAR WARS: MARA JADE - BY THE EMPEROR'S HAND #0-6; STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE - EVOLUTION #1-5; STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE LEADER #1-3; STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON #1-35 and SPECIAL; STAR WARS HANDBOOK #1; and material from STAR WARS TALES #10, #12, #15 and #23. RATED T

In the wake of Return of the Jedi, the Emperor has been defeated! But the nascent New Republic still has enemies, and that's where X-Wing Rogue Squadron comes in! Led by Wedge Antilles, the galaxy's greatest pilots will take on all threats. Dogfights, assassination attempts, political intrigue - it's all in a day's work! Meanwhile, Palpatine's top assassin, Mara Jade, must complete her final mission - or die trying! And the human-replica droid Guri ponders her destiny - and the secrets buried in her programming - in a gripping sequel to SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE! Don't miss these classic Star Wars tales, penned by some of the franchise's bestselling authors! Collecting STAR WARS: MARA JADE - BY THE EMPEROR'S HAND #0-6; STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE - EVOLUTION #1-5; STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE LEADER #1-3; STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON #1-35 and SPECIAL; STAR WARS HANDBOOK #1; and material from STAR WARS TALES #10, #12, #15 and #23. RATED T

(W) Chuck Wendig (A) Luke Ross (CA) Phil Noto It's true - all of it! The blockbuster movie jumps from the big screen to the comic-book page! It's been three decades since the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star and toppled the Galactic Empire - but now, on the remote planet Jakku, there is a stirring in the Force. A young scavenger named Rey?a deserting Stormtrooper named Finn?an ace pilot named Poe?and a dark apprentice named Kylo Ren? Their lives are about to collide as the awakening begins. Writer Chuck Wendig (Star Wars: The Aftermath Trilogy) and artist Luke Ross (HERCULES) take us back into the saga of a lifetime! Collecting STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION #1-6. Rated T

(W) Charles Soule (A) Steven Cummings (CA) Leinil Francis Yu The story that began with WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS continues! It's the second chapter of an epic saga that will reshape the Star Wars galaxy during the Age of Rebellion! The criminal organization known as the Crimson Dawn has risen - but what is their goal, and how do they plan to achieve it? As Lady Qi'ra sends two killers - the relentless, Force-blinded Ochi of Bestoon and the mysterious, unstoppable Deathstick - to do what they do best, how will the Rebel Alliance and the Empire react to this new galactic power player? Featuring the return of beloved characters, shocking twists, epic feats of the Force and a story that will reach from the darkest underworld all the way to the Imperial Palace on Coruscant, CRIMSON REIGN is a Star Wars saga like no other! Collecting STAR WARS: CRIMSON REIGN #1-5. Rated T

(W) Scott Allie, More (A) Mahmud A. Asrar, More (CA) Hugh Fleming The road to The Phantom Menace! Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn has a close encounter with the Dark Side while trying to prevent a civil war! And can Qui-Gon and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi deal with an out-of-control cloud cruiser - and the lawless world of Ord Mantell? As Mace Windu's Jedi Knights face the deadly threat of the Yinchorri, Darth Maul strikes from the shadows - cutting down all obstacles in his mysterious master's way! And meet teenage Queen Padm? Amidala and young Anakin Skywalker - a boy with a dark destiny! Collecting STAR WARS: JEDI - THE DARK SIDE #1-5; STAR WARS: QUI-GON & OBI-WAN - THE AURORIENT EXPRESS #1-2; STAR WARS: QUI-GON & OBI-WAN - LAST STAND ON ORD MANTELL #1-3; STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL - ACTS OF WAR #1-4; STAR WARS (1998) #0-6; STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL (2000) #1-4; STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE #1/2 and #1-4; STAR WARS: EPISODE I - ANAKIN SKYWALKER, QUEEN AMIDALA, QUI-GON JINN and OBI-WAN KENOBI and material from STAR WARS TALES #1, #3, #5, #7, #9-10, #13-14, #20 and #24. 1000 PGS./R

(W) Scott Allie, More (A) Mahmud A. Asrar, More (CA) Ramon Bachs The road to The Phantom Menace! Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn has a close encounter with the Dark Side while trying to prevent a civil war! And can Qui-Gon and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi deal with an out-of-control cloud cruiser - and the lawless world of Ord Mantell? As Mace Windu's Jedi Knights face the deadly threat of the Yinchorri, Darth Maul strikes from the shadows - cutting down all obstacles in his mysterious master's way! And meet teenage Queen Padm? Amidala and young Anakin Skywalker - a boy with a dark destiny! Collecting STAR WARS: JEDI - THE DARK SIDE #1-5; STAR WARS: QUI-GON & OBI-WAN - THE AURORIENT EXPRESS #1-2; STAR WARS: QUI-GON & OBI-WAN - LAST STAND ON ORD MANTELL #1-3; STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL - ACTS OF WAR #1-4; STAR WARS (1998) #0-6; STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL (2000) #1-4; STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE #1/2 and #1-4; STAR WARS: EPISODE I - ANAKIN SKYWALKER, QUEEN AMIDALA, QUI-GON JINN and OBI-WAN KENOBI and material from STAR WARS TALES #1, #3, #5, #7, #9-10, #13-14, #20 and #24. 1000 PGS./Ra

(W) Randy Stradley, Various (A) Gabriel Guzman, Various (CA) Kilian Plunkett The galaxy's darkest days are here! In the months after Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader continues his relentless pursuit of the surviving Jedi. But between Dass Jennir's smuggling crew, a veritable army of assassins and the Emperor's own sinister plans, will Vader's ruthlessness be enough to keep him intact? Then join C-3PO and R2-D2's search for a new master as they face pirates, monsters and evil droids! Plus: the earliest adventures of young Han Solo and Lando Calrissian (including the acquisition of a certain starship), and Obi-Wan Kenobi's time on Tatooine! Collecting STAR WARS: DARK TIMES - FIRE CARRIER #1-5, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES - A SPARK REMAINS #1-5, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE NINTH ASSASSIN #1-5, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE CRY OF SHADOWS #1-5, STAR WARS: DROIDS SPECIAL #1, STAR WARS: DROIDS (1994) #1-6, STAR WARS: DROIDS (1995) #1-8 and STAR WARS: THE PROTOCOL OFFENSIVE - plus material from STAR WARS VISIONARIES; STAR WARS TALES #11-12, #15 and #20; DARK HORSE PRESENTS ANNUAL '99; and

(W) John Ostrander, More (A) Luke Ross, More (CA) Dave Wilkins The Old Republic has fallen - and the Empire is rising! In the aftermath of Episode III, Sith lord Palpatine exerts his ruthless grip on the galaxy as his enforcer Darth Vader leads a brutal purge to wipe out the Jedi Order! Marked for death, Jedi Master K'Kruhk must protect the younglings under his care, as Master Dass Jennir finds refuge with a crew of smugglers. But to survive, will they abandon their heroic ideals? Meanwhile, the relentless Vader must rescue an officer's son and defend the Emperor from an uprising - by any means necessary! Witness the beginnings of the Galactic Empire! Collecting STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #78-80, STAR WARS: PURGE, STAR WARS: PURGE - SECONDS TO DIE, STAR WARS: PURGE - THE HIDDEN BLADE, STAR WARS: PURGE - THE TYRANT'S FIST #1-2, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE LOST COMMAND #1-5, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #1-17, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES - BLUE HARVEST #0, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES - OUT OF THE WILDERNESS #1-5 and STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE GHOST PRISON #1-5. Rated T

(W) John Ostrander, More (A) Luke Ross, More (CA) Tsuneo Sanda The Old Republic has fallen - and the Empire is rising! In the aftermath of Episode III, Sith lord Palpatine exerts his ruthless grip on the galaxy as his enforcer Darth Vader leads a brutal purge to wipe out the Jedi Order! Marked for death, Jedi Master K'Kruhk must protect the younglings under his care, as Master Dass Jennir finds refuge with a crew of smugglers. But to survive, will they abandon their heroic ideals? Meanwhile, the relentless Vader must rescue an officer's son and defend the Emperor from an uprising - by any means necessary! Witness the beginnings of the Galactic Empire! Collecting STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #78-80, STAR WARS: PURGE, STAR WARS: PURGE - SECONDS TO DIE, STAR WARS: PURGE - THE HIDDEN BLADE, STAR WARS: PURGE - THE TYRANT'S FIST #1-2, STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE LOST COMMAND #1-5, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #1-17, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES - BLUE HARVEST #0, STAR WARS: DARK TIMES - OUT OF THE WILDERNESS #1-5 and STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE GHOST PRISON #1-5. Rated T

Can Ironheart survive her baptism of fire? When tragedy befalls Tony Stark, a teen genius named Riri Williams develops her own invincible armor and continues the heroic legacy of Iron Man! Riri may be destined to upgrade her tech and later join the Champions as Ironheart, but this is the shocking story of how her rise coincides with Stark's fall! While Tony battles Madame Masque, fights alongside War Machine and Spider-Man, and deals with something rotten in the house of Stark, Riri forges her first armor and suits up - and her life will never be the same! As a revelation about Tony's past sends him down a dark path, and the events of CIVIL WAR II throw the Marvel Universe into turmoil, what exactly is Victor Von Doom up to amid the chaos? Collecting INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2015) #1-14. Rated T+

(W) Ed Brubaker, Various (A) Billy Tan, Various (CA) David Yardin A cosmic epic connecting the Inhumans, X-Men and Guardians of the Galaxy! The Inhumans leave Earth and take their destined place as rulers of the Kree Empire! Meanwhile, Cyclops and Havok's power-mad brother, Vulcan, claims the Shi'ar Empire's throne, bringing the galaxy to the brink of destruction! With the Nova Corps, Starjammers and Guardians caught in the middle, two empires make cosmic war - and the fallout might just tear the galaxy in half! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #475-486, X-MEN: EMPEROR VULCAN #1-5, SECRET INVASION: WAR OF KINGS, X-MEN: KINGBREAKER #1-4, WAR OF KINGS: DARKHAWK #1-2, WAR OF KINGS: WARRIORS #1-2, WAR OF KINGS #1-6, WAR OF KINGS: ASCENSION #1-4, WAR OF KINGS: SAVAGE WORLD OF SAKAAR, NOVA (2007) #23-28, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2008) #13-19, WAR OF KINGS: WHO WILL RULE?, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: WAR OF KINGS and material from X-MEN: DIVIDED WE STAND #2. Rated T+

(W) Ed Brubaker, Various (A) Billy Tan, Various (CA) Brandon Peterson A cosmic epic connecting the Inhumans, X-Men and Guardians of the Galaxy! The Inhumans leave Earth and take their destined place as rulers of the Kree Empire! Meanwhile, Cyclops and Havok's power-mad brother, Vulcan, claims the Shi'ar Empire's throne, bringing the galaxy to the brink of destruction! With the Nova Corps, Starjammers and Guardians caught in the middle, two empires make cosmic war - and the fallout might just tear the galaxy in half! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #475-486, X-MEN: EMPEROR VULCAN #1-5, SECRET INVASION: WAR OF KINGS, X-MEN: KINGBREAKER #1-4, WAR OF KINGS: DARKHAWK #1-2, WAR OF KINGS: WARRIORS #1-2, WAR OF KINGS #1-6, WAR OF KINGS: ASCENSION #1-4, WAR OF KINGS: SAVAGE WORLD OF SAKAAR, NOVA (2007) #23-28, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2008) #13-19, WAR OF KINGS: WHO WILL RULE?, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: WAR OF KINGS and material from X-MEN: DIVIDED WE STAND #2. Rated T+