(W) Tom DeFalco, Various (A) Ron Frenz, Pat Oliffe (CA) Ron Frenz
'In an alternate future, the daughter of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson carries on her father's tradition of heroism...as Spider-Girl! The fearsome foes keep on coming as Spider-Girl faces the new Doctor Octopus - and the old Man-Wolf, A.K.A. John Jameson! But as 'Mayday' Parker fights to protect NYC from an army of invisible invaders, the Buzz finally discovers her secret identity - or does he?! The Black Tarantula renews his efforts to lure Spider-Girl to the dark side - could that be why she's donning a black costume of her very own? When her dad did that, it led to the birth of Venom - and it won't be long before the sinister symbiote is back and targeting May's closest friends! To stop this deadly villain may require the aid of the Avengers and the Fantastic Five! Plus: the fury of the Goblin Queen, the machinations of Kaine and the return of Aftershock - and her dad, Electro! COLLECTING: Spider-Girl (1998) 68-84' Rated T
(W) Tom Delfalco, Various (A) Ron Frenz, Various (CA) Ron Frenz
What if Peter Parker and Mary Jane had a daughter? The ever-amazing answer is she'd be May 'Mayday' Parker - A.K.A. Spider-Girl! Spinning out of the pages of WHAT IF? into her very own universe, the teenage Mayday inherits spider-powers and dons her retired father's red-and-blues! Follow her adventures from the beginning as Mayday learns about Spider-Man's legacy and wrestles with whether to follow in his footsteps! She'll face threats old and new - from the Venom symbiote and Kaine to Crazy Eight and the Dragon King - and meet incredible faces from the future Marvel Universe including Darkdevil, Wild Thing, the Fantastic Five and the newest roster of the mighty Avengers! Discover a friendly neighborhood hero for a new generation! Collecting WHAT IF? (1989) #105; and SPIDER-GIRL (1998) #1-15, #1/2 and ANNUAL 1999. Rated T
(W) Jason Latour, Various (A) Robbi Rodriguez, Various (CA) Leinil Yu
On Earth-65, the radioactive spider didn't bite Peter Parker - it bit Gwen Stacy! Now, Gwen fights crime as Spider-Woman - just don't tell her father, the police chief! In the wake of SPIDER-VERSE, Gwen splits her time between school, heroism and playing in her band, the Mary Janes, while dodging NYPD lieutenant Frank Castle! But what really happened the night her world's Peter Parker died, and how does it connect to a new reptilian rampage? Gwen's troubles pile up as her world's Osborns debut and she finds herself on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s most wanted list! Can a team-up between Gwen, Silk and Jessica Drew - the Spider-Woman of the prime Marvel Universe - help Gwen learn lessons about power and responsibility? Collecting EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE (2014) #2, SPIDER-GWEN (2015A) #1-5, SPIDER-GWEN (2015B) #1-8, SPIDER-WOMEN ALPHA, SILK (2015B) #7-8, SPIDER-WOMAN (2015) #6-7 and SPIDER-WOMEN OMEGA. Rated T+
(W) Joshua Corin, Various (A) Scott Koblish, Various (CA) Dave Johnson
The Epic Collection series featuring the wacky team-ups of Spider-Man and Deadpool continues! Nobody does slapstick like Spidey and Deadpool do slapstick! Except maybe...Slapstick? But the walking cartoon has terrible comic timing, showing up exactly when Wade Wilson and Peter Parker have declared: no more jokes! Then, when Spider-Man learns that Deadpool is selling S.H.I.E.L.D. tech on the black market, it's the last straw: team-up over! The ensuing battle takes them across the Marvel Universe, and climaxes in a face-off with the leveled-up Chameleon! But as disaster strikes across two eras, get ready to meet Old Men Parker and Wilson! Timelines are about to collide, courtesy of Clonepool! But who is he, what is he, and where did he come from? Plus: Deadpool's marital problems spell domestic trouble for him, Spider-Man and the Mercs for Money! COLLECTING: Spider-Man/Deadpool (2016) 15-16, 19-32; Deadpool (2015) 28-29; Deadpool & the Mercs for Money (2016B) 9-10 Rated T+
From the ashes, a new team will rise! On the Avengers' darkest day, they are torn apart by one of their own - the Scarlet Witch - and as they mourn their losses, it seems like things might be over forever. But when a super-villain breakout at the Raft unites Captain America and Iron Man with a surprising group of allies - including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Spider-Woman and Luke Cage - a new day dawns, and these disparate heroes form the New Avengers! But will the most powerful hero of them all, the Sentry, become their strongest member?or the world's greatest threat? From the blockbuster creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and David Finch, a new era of greatness begins for the Avengers! Collecting AVENGERS (1998) #500-503 and #500 DIRECTOR'S CUT, AVENGERS FINALE, NEW AVENGERS (2004) #1-10 and #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT, and NEW AVENGERS: MOST WANTED FILES. Rated T+
(W) Rick Remender, Various (A) Kev Walker, Various (CA) Patch Zircher
The Crime-Master unites a cadre of criminals to destroy Agent Venom! The villain's diabolical plan takes the war to the people closest to Flash Thompson - and forces Eddie Brock, the former Venom, to become a symbiote's host once more! But when Crime-Master's identity is revealed, Flash and Betty Brant's lives will never be the same! Then, when the Avengers task Venom with bringing in Daimon Hellstrom, a Devil's pact comes full circle - and Hell-Venom is unleashed! Can Flash regain his soul, or will he remain in Daimon's thrall forever? Plus: Flash bids farewell to New York City and heads to Philadelphia! But is something toxic on the horizon?! Collecting VENOM (2011) #17-35 and #27.1, MINIMUM CARNAGE: ALPHA, SCARLET SPIDER (2012) #10-11, and MINIMUM CARNAGE: OMEGA. Rated T+
(W) Rick Remender, Various (A) Kev Walker, Various (CA) Patch Zircher
The Crime-Master unites a cadre of criminals to destroy Agent Venom! The villain's diabolical plan takes the war to the people closest to Flash Thompson - and forces Eddie Brock, the former Venom, to become a symbiote's host once more! But when Crime-Master's identity is revealed, Flash and Betty Brant's lives will never be the same! Then, when the Avengers task Venom with bringing in Daimon Hellstrom, a Devil's pact comes full circle - and Hell-Venom is unleashed! Can Flash regain his soul, or will he remain in Daimon's thrall forever? Plus: Flash bids farewell to New York City and heads to Philadelphia! But is something toxic on the horizon?! Collecting VENOM (2011) #17-35 and #27.1, MINIMUM CARNAGE: ALPHA, SCARLET SPIDER (2012) #10-11, and MINIMUM CARNAGE: OMEGA. Rated T+
America has a new hero! Flash Thompson is Spider-Man's biggest fan. That inspired him to join the Army, where he became a decorated soldier. Though he lost his legs, Flash never lost his dignity - or his desire to serve. Now, the government has offered him a chance to don a familiar alien symbiote and protect his country once again as its most lethal operative: Agent Venom! But how long before Flash starts losing control to the symbiote? And when Jack O'Lantern blackmails Flash into following the merciless Crime-Master, can Venom complete the mission and save his loved ones? Plus: After a portal to the underworld opens in the middle of Las Vegas, Venom must join Red Hulk, Ghost Rider and X-23 to stop Hell on Earth! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #654 (B STORY) and #654.1, and VENOM (2011) #1-16 and #13.1-13.4. Rated T+
(W) Joe Kelly, Various (A) Ed McGuinness, Various (CA) Ed McGuinness
Spider-Man and Deadpool - teaming up?! That's right - and the web-slinger and the Merc with a Mouth are the double act of your dreams! Legendary DEADPOOL creative team Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness reunite to make this team-up everything you ever hoped for. But will a fledgling friendship turn sour when Wade Wilson's next target turns out to be?Peter Parker?! Someone is messing with our wascally wisecrackers, and they've blended the genes of our heroes to create one murderous, mixed-up miss named Itsy Bitsy. She's Spidey and 'Pool's 'daughter' - and she has seriously creepy daddy issues! Plus: More big-name creators join the fun as Deadpool goes Hollywood, our duo shares a retro adventure, Wade & Peter meet Penn & Teller, and Spidey and 'Pool are the only ones who can save Christmas! Collecting SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL #1-14, #17-18 and #1.MU.
Loki changes his story! In the wake of the siege of Asgard, Loki is reborn - as a child! With this new life comes a fresh purpose, but can the other Asgardian gods possibly trust him? Let's hope so - because when the Serpent threatens Earth, Thor's battle plan is doomed to fail without Loki's help! The former Lord of Lies must use all the skills of deceit that made him so hated in his past life, but will the rejuvenated godling find redemption or damn himself further? Plus: Nightmare is gathering enough energy to rule the world, and the motherlode is inside Loki's mind. Aided by an undead handmaiden and a demon puppy, Loki risks everything on a scheme so crazy it could only have been hatched by a God of Mischief! Collecting SIEGE: LOKI, and JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (2011) #622-636 and #626.1. Rated T+
A forgotten hero returns - but will the truth behind his exile consume the world? Only the New Mutants can help young Loki now! Then, civil war breaks out among the British Manchester Gods! Even with Loki's aid, can Merlyn, King Arthur and Captain Britain prevail? And what does Hela want with the Holy Grail?! When the cursed Vanir return and declare war on Asgardia, Surtur's fire rages across the nine worlds! A desperate Loki journeys into the heart of Surtur's fiery kingdom, but the godling's future and past collide when Thor becomes trapped in the underworld - and the terrible truth about young Loki is finally revealed! Plus: Experience the ultimate mischievous team-up between Loki and Mister Sinister! Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (2011) #637-645, EXILED #1, NEW MUTANTS (2009) #42-43, MIGHTY THOR (2011) #18-21 and material from A+X #5. Rated T+
(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Ed McGuinness, Arthur Adams (CA) Ed McGuinness
Red alert! There's a sadistic new red-skinned Hulk in the Marvel Universe, with keen intelligence and a radioactive touch! Who or what is he? And with Marvel's heroes powerless against him, will it take a Hulk to catch a Hulk? It's an explosive battle as the red and green Hulks collide! But even as a pack of wild Wendigos attacks Bruce Banner, She-Hulk recruits a cavalry of super heroines including Valkyrie, Thundra, Ms. Marvel and Storm! Plus: The Defenders reassemble to take down the Red Hulk, but he's got a team of his own! All this and a shock ending that changes the Hulk's life forever! Guest-starring Iron Man, Thor, Moon Knight, Spider-Man, Doc Samson, Rick Jones and Norman Osborn! Collecting HULK (2008) #1-12, KING-SIZE HULK #1, and material from INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) #600 and WOLVERINE (2003) #50. Rated T+
(W) Daniel Way (A) Francisco Herrera & Various (CA) Paco Medina
The first-ever ongoing series starring Venom gets the Epic Collection treatment! Daniel Way's tense and thrill-packed run is collected in one volume! Somehow separated from Eddie Brock, the Venom symbiote has resurfaced near the Arctic Circle - hopping from host to host with the greatest of ease and on the run from enigmatic forces with their own agenda for the elusive alien. Ravenously hungry and craving adrenaline to satiate its appetite, the symbiote seeks out people experiencing intense, base emotions such as rage, jealousy and hatred. As it cuts a bloody swath toward civilization through Canada's northern regions, it sets its sights on a short, hairy guy with a bad temper: the X-Men's Wolverine! And as the action moves to New York City, Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four are forced to play damage control as not one but two bloodthirsty Venom creatures cause havoc! Heeere's Eddie! COLLECTING: Venom (2003) 1-18 Rated T+
(W) Keith Giffen, Various (A) Timothy Green, Various (CA) Clint Langley
The galaxy needs guardians! As the Marvel Universe is rocked by another Annihilation event, Peter Quill suits up as Star-Lord - and joins the fight alongside a motley crew including Mantis, Groot and Rocket Raccoon. And with the boundaries of our reality weakened by cosmic conflicts, and dark gods and monsters seeping through the cracks, heavy hitters like Gamora, Drax and Adam Warlock join this offbeat squad of butt-kickers?to become the modern-day Guardians of the Galaxy! They're a dysfunctional team with a big future ahead of them - unless the Universal Church of Truth has its way! But why are the 31st-century Guardians, Major Victory and Starhawk, here too? A fresh war looms in the exciting and action-packed story that revitalized the Guardians for a blockbuster new era! Collecting ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - STARLORD #1-4 and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2008) #1-12. Rated T+
(W) Joss Whedon (A/CA) John Cassaday
Joss Whedon and John Cassaday put the astonishing in X-Men! A blockbuster era for Marvel's mutants! Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men as the world's greatest super team, with Wolverine, Kitty Pryde and Beast completing the initial roster. They plan to astonish the world - but when unexpected news about the mutant gene hits the airwaves, will it derail their dreams? As demand for the 'mutant cure' reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord - but a startling surprise awaits them in the heart of their enemy's stronghold! Then, a tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected. Reunited with Professor X, the team will face this dangerous new foe in the ruins of Genosha?but secrets from the past might derail the team's future! Plus: The debut of S.W.O.R.D.! COLLECTING: Astonishing X-Men (2004) 1-12 Rated T+
(W) Joss Whedon (A/CA) John Cassaday
Joss Whedon and John Cassaday put the astonishing in X-Men! A blockbuster era for Marvel's mutants! Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men as the world's greatest super team, with Wolverine, Kitty Pryde and Beast completing the initial roster. They plan to astonish the world - but when unexpected news about the mutant gene hits the airwaves, will it derail their dreams? As demand for the 'mutant cure' reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord - but a startling surprise awaits them in the heart of their enemy's stronghold! Then, a tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected. Reunited with Professor X, the team will face this dangerous new foe in the ruins of Genosha?but secrets from the past might derail the team's future! Plus: The debut of S.W.O.R.D.! COLLECTING: Astonishing X-Men (2004) 1-12 Rated T+
(W) Fabian Nicieza (A) Patch Zircher & Various (CA) Rob Liefeld
Marvel's mightiest mercs are back - and stuck with each other! Can two grown men armed to the teeth with deadly genetic weaponry live together without driving each other crazy?! Action, adventure, black humor, black ops, face-changing viruses and lots of gunfire mark this legendary pairing of two of Marvel's fan-favorite antiheroes, Wade Wilson and Nathan Summers! Fabian Nicieza, co-creator of Deadpool and the writer who defined Cable for a generation, returns to the characters he made famous - okay, infamous - in a sweeping and hilarious epic for the ages! Collecting CABLE & DEADPOOL (2004) #1-18. Rated T+
(W) Cullen Bunn, Robbie Thompson (A) Pepe Larraz, Various (CA) Ariel Olivetti
Flash Thompson, Agent of the Cosmos! If Venom and his new symbiotic sidekick, Mania, survive a war to save Philly from underworld boss Lord Ogre, Flash will have to confront his past as a bully and make a momentous decision about his future! Taking on a new mission as a Space Knight, Venom swashbuckles his way across the universe, helping the helpless and punishing the violent - until he's made to fight in an alien arena! Flash faces one surprising enemy when his symbiotic relationship with his Klyntar becomes one of hunter and prey - and then another as he returns to Earth just in time for CIVIL WAR II and a showdown with one of his oldest friends! Get ready for Venom vs. Spider-Man like you've never seen it before! Collecting VENOM (2011) #36-42 and VENOM: SPACE KNIGHT #1-13.
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(W) Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction (A) Mike Deodato, Various (CA) Mike Deodato
Dark Avengers assemble! Norman Osborn, the former Green Goblin, has been awarded the Avengers franchise - and he's assembling a terrifying team in his own image! Transforming well-known villains into twisted versions of Hawkeye, Spider-Man, Wolverine and Ms. Marvel - and recruiting heavy hitters like Ares and the Sentry - Norman suits up as the armored Iron Patriot! But can the Dark Avengers prevail against Morgan Le Fay and the Beyonder? And when Osborn targets mutantkind as a threat, who will join his Dark X-Men?! As Marvel Boy discovers just how sinister a gang he's signed up for and the Sentry's secrets are finally revealed, Osborn goes too far - and the Siege of Asgard may put an end to all his schemes! Collecting DARK AVENGERS (2009) #1-16 and ANNUAL #1, DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN: UTOPIA, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #513-514, and DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN: EXODUS. Rated T+
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Alex Maleev & Various (CA) Alex Maleev
Superstar creators Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev deliver one of the most shocking Daredevil stories of all time - exposing his secret identity! The world learns Matt Murdock's biggest secret - that Daredevil's mask hides a pair of blind eyes! As his double identity is publicly exposed, Matt may be forced to know true fear for the first time - and must reckon with the consequences for those close to him and the legal ramifications that result. But there isn't much time for Daredevil to dwell on his problems, as a new love appears on the horizon and two of his deadliest foes vie for control of the New York underworld! Daredevil makes a dangerous decision?and his place in the Marvel Universe is forever changed! Plus: Typhoid Mary ruins date night! DD teams up with Spider-Man to take down Mr. Hyde! Matt must defend White Tiger on a murder charge! And Bullseye sets his sights on another of Daredevil's girlfriends! COLLECTING: Daredevil (1998) 32-50 Rated T+
(W) Fiona Kai Avery (A) Mark Brooks, Roger Cruz (CA) Mark Brooks
Out of the pages of AMAZING FANTASY comes a spectacular hero! She's a wall-crawler for a whole new generation: Anya Corazon, A.K.A. Ara?a! When scrappy Brooklyn high school student Anya accidentally crosses paths with the mystical Spider Society, she finds herself empowered with a magical tattoo that generates a strange armored exoskeleton - and grants her amazing powers! But as Ara?a gets more and more involved with the Spider Society, she learns of their ancient, hidden war against a ruthless enemy. Will Ara?a become a Hunter? Can she keep her father, an inquisitive reporter, from learning the truth? And what happens when her brand-new archenemy transfers into her school?! Meet the modern marvel with the heart of the spider! Collecting AMAZING FANTASY (2004) #1-6 and ARANA #1-6. 280 PGS./Ages 10 & Up
The glory of Asgard begins anew! Thor and the Asgardians recently perished, swallowed up by Ragnarok. But when Mjolnir crash-lands in Oklahoma, the hammer attracts the attention of the Fantastic Four?and Doctor Doom! Awoken from the slumber of death, Thor must reckon with the mythic Norse kingdom's legacy and the awakening of its immortal heroes - but in a world that may not want them back! Thor is determined that the Asgardian cycle of life must begin again - even for his brother, Loki. But the Trickster has returned with a sense of purpose, seeking a fresh start to write her story anew - but her scheming remains unchanged, and that can only be a bad thing for Asgard! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1998) #536-537, THOR (2007) #1-12 and #600, and material from DARK REIGN: THE CABAL ONE-SHOT. Rated T+
(W) Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen (A) John Cassaday, Various (CA) John Cassaday
A new age of Star Wars storytelling begins! The ragtag Rebel Alliance has just destroyed the massive Death Star, but the Empire isn't toppled yet! Join Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 as they continue the fight for freedom against Darth Vader and the evil Emperor! But when a rebel assault goes wrong, Luke comes face to face with Vader himself! Luke's quest to learn about the Jedi leads to an encounter with Boba Fett and lands him in the Arena of Death! Meanwhile, Han and Leia face a mysterious woman from the charming smuggler's past - one with a very personal grudge! And when Vader crash-lands on a desolate world, is this the rebels' best chance to defeat him? Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #1-14 and #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT, STAR WARS: VADER DOWN, and DARTH VADER (2015) #13-15. Rated T
Writer Grant Morrison propels the X-Men into the 21st century! Cassandra Nova will stop at nothing to see all mutants exterminated. Her wild Sentinels' first strike on Genosha brings death and horror beyond belief, but she has far more personal plans for the X-Men! Meanwhile, joined by wicked telepath Emma Frost and mysterious powerhouse Xorn, the X-Men go public and expand Xavier's school to train a new generation of mutants - including the insect-like Angel, bird-boy Beak and telepathic quintuplets the Stepford Cuckoos! As the team faces the disturbing threat of John Sublime and his organ-harvesting U-Men, Jean's powers flare out of control, the Beast makes a frightening discovery, and Professor X lies near death! Can the X-Men withstand Cassandra's return - with the full might of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard at her command? Collecting NEW X-MEN (2001) #114-126 and ANNUAL 2001. Rated T+
(W) Matt Fraction (A/CA) Salvador Larroca
The Armored Avenger faces his worst nightmares! Tony Stark - billionaire industrialist, Invincible Iron Man and now director of S.H.I.E.L.D. - faces the most overwhelming challenge of his life. Ezekiel Stane - the son of Tony's late business rival and archenemy Obadiah Stane - has set his sights, his genius and his considerable fortune on the task of destroying the Stark legacy. What's worse, Ezekiel has obtained Iron Man technology, and he's every bit Tony's equal - except younger, faster, smarter?and immeasurably evil! Then, following the Skrulls' Secret Invasion, Tony's entire life has been torn apart. What could make Iron Man the world's most wanted? Tony's failing health has made the armor too complicated to pilot, and he has Maria Hill on his tail - not to mention his entire rogues' gallery is after the billion-dollar bounty on his head! And things only get worse from there! Collecting INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2008) #1-19. Rated T +
(W) Brian Michael Bendis, Various (A) Rob Haynes, Various (CA) Alex Maleev
Industry legend Brian Michael Bendis begins his acclaimed five-year DAREDEVIL run! When the staff that once belonged to his mentor is stolen, Daredevil is determined to get it back - even if that means joining an ancient ninja battle between the Seven and the Hand! Then, why is investigative reporter Ben Urich focusing on the catatonic son of two-bit costumed criminal Leap Frog - and how is Daredevil connected to a child he doesn't even know? When a rich client hires Matt Murdock to sue Daredevil, it's time for everyone's favorite attorney to play to the camera! Plus: Ambitious gangster Sammy Silke has inspired Wilson Fisk's lieutenants to rise up against the Kingpin of Crime! But what is the connection between Silke's coup and the contract on Matt Murdock's life? Brian Bendis and Alex Maleev's gritty reinvention of Daredevil's world begins right here! COLLECTING: Daredevil: Ninja (2000) 1-3, Daredevil (1998) 16-31 Rated T+
(W) Nathan Edmondson (A) Phil Noto, Mitch Gerads (CA) Phil Noto
The Black Widow searches for atonement for her past as a KGB assassin! In Russia, Natasha Romanoff goes undercover - but discovers a deadly plot that spans the entire globe. On a snowy night in Prague, the Black Widow must find her way out of disaster alongside the Winter Soldier. Elsewhere, Natasha fights against - or alongside? - the Punisher for access to a deadly criminal network. Who are the shadowy villains that connect to everything? And what will the Avengers do when they learn how Natasha has been spending her days off? As the Black Widow finds herself unexpectedly confronted by one of the darkest moments of her past, learn how the first red lines in her ledger were written. Is it too late for redemption? Collecting BLACK WIDOW (2014) #1-20, PUNISHER (2014) #9 and material from ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE. Rated T+
(W) Nathan Edmondson (A) Phil Noto, Mitch Gerads (CA) Phil Noto
The Black Widow searches for atonement for her past as a KGB assassin! In Russia, Natasha Romanoff goes undercover - but discovers a deadly plot that spans the entire globe. On a snowy night in Prague, the Black Widow must find her way out of disaster alongside the Winter Soldier. Elsewhere, Natasha fights against - or alongside? - the Punisher for access to a deadly criminal network. Who are the shadowy villains that connect to everything? And what will the Avengers do when they learn how Natasha has been spending her days off? As the Black Widow finds herself unexpectedly confronted by one of the darkest moments of her past, learn how the first red lines in her ledger were written. Is it too late for redemption? Collecting BLACK WIDOW (2014) #1-20, PUNISHER (2014) #9 and material from ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE. Rated T+
(W) Terry Kavanagh, Various (A) Steven Butler, Various (CA) Steven Butler
Spider-Man's clone is back! Spidey thought his clone was long dead, but where has the man now called Ben Reilly been for the last five years? Why has he returned? And is he Peter Parker's dark side - or his better half? As the mysterious Judas Traveller and his companions study the two spiders, Ben enjoys a new lease on life - suiting up as the Scarlet Spider and swinging into action against Venom! But an unstable Peter is pushed to the brink in a confrontation with the Puma. Can Daredevil help bring him back from the edge? No other Spider-storyline was as innovative or infamous as the 1990s' Clone Saga, and this is where it all begins! Collecting WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #117-119, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #394-396, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #51-53, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #217-219, SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED (1993) #7 and clone subplot pages. Rated T
(W) J. Michael Straczynski, Various (A) Marko Djurdjevic, Various (CA) Billy Tan
'One of Thor's most acclaimed runs ever reaches a climax in a massive siege of Asgard! Cataclysmic events have rocked Thor's world! So what will his friends do to help him? Meanwhile, Loki has woven his intricate scheming throughout every level of Thor's existence. From Asgard to Oklahoma, from Latveria to Hell, the Trickster has involved the likes of Doctor Doom, Hela, Norman Osborn and even Mephisto to meet his sinister goals. But when his plans spiral out of control - culminating in the Siege of Asgard and the return of an ancient evil so terrible it means certain disaster to even speak its name - it's up to Thor and his fellow Asgardians to save the day! But who, if anyone, will save Loki? And what part does Dani Moonstar of the New Mutants have to play? COLLECTING: Thor (2007) 601-614, Thor Annual (2009) 1, Thor Giant-Size Finale (2009), Siege: Loki (2010) 1, New Mutants (2009) 11' Rated T+
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Salvador Larroca, Leinil Yu (CA) Leinil Yu
'One of the greatest antagonists in all of fiction returns to Marvel in his very first solo ongoing series! Fresh from a stinging defeat at the hands of the Rebel Alliance, Darth Vader must rise again to reassert the Empire's iron grip on the galaxy. But will his personal desire for vengeance against the young Jedi who destroyed the Death Star distract from Vader's duty to the Emperor? As a fateful quest begins, the Dark Lord of the Sith will face a fresh threat to his power. And as other villains old and new play their parts - from Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt to diabolical debutant Aphra, as well as the killer droids Triple Zero and Bee Tee - how long until Vader's dangerous alliances blow up in his face? Join Darth Vader and feel the power of the dark side! COLLECTING: Darth Vader (2015) 1-12, 1 Director's Cut; Darth Vader Annual (2015) 1' Rated T
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Finch & Various (CA) David Finch
'The momentous events of CIVIL WAR rip the New Avengers apart, and the Marvel Universe will never be the same! Brian Michael Bendis' New Avengers roster is completed! But who is the masked Ronin, and why has Captain America recruited this mysterious figure? In the wake of the tumultuous events of HOUSE OF M, a new threat emerges that may be impossible to stop. Canada's premier super-team finds that out the hard way - will the Avengers fare any better? And when CIVIL WAR breaks out across the Marvel Universe, Iron Man and Captain America will find themselves on opposite sides - and their team will be torn in two! Plus: Whose side is Spider-Woman on? Luke Cage marries Jessica Jones! A military rarity! And the Illuminati's introduction! COLLECTING: New Avengers (2004) 11-25, New Avengers Guest Starring the Fantastic Four (2005), Giant-Size Spider-Woman (2005) 1, New Avengers Annual (2006) 1, New Avengers: Illuminati One-Shot (2006), Civil War: The Confession (2007) COLLECTING:' Rated T+
(W) Matt Fraction, Various (A) Salvador Larroca, Various (CA) Salvador Larroca
'One of the most beloved modern eras of Iron Man sees Tony Stark on the run and poised to lose everything - with an ending that must be seen to be believed! He's outrun Norman Osborn and kept the database of superhuman secret identities safe and secure. But in doing so, Tony Stark has lost just about everything: his armor, his power - even his very mind. Now at his absolute lowest point, it will take Tony's last reservoir of will - and allies including Thor, Captain America, War Machine and Black Widow - to keep him from losing it all! But there's a competitor on the scene for Stark Resilient, Tony's new company - a mother/daughter team with a familiar name and their own armor called Detroit Steel! They've started a deadly game of international intrigue that will bring one of Iron Man's deadliest foes back into the fray, and Tony Stark will find out just what ''resilient'' really means! COLLECTING: Invincible Iron Man (2008) 20-33, Iron Man: Requiem (2009) 1, Rescue (2010) 1, Free Comic Book Day 2010: Iron Man/Thor' Rated T+
(W) Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning (A) Brad Walker, Various (CA) Alex Garner
'One of Marvel's greatest cosmic sagas of all time gets the Epic Collection treatment, featuring a host of Marvel space sci-fi icons from the Guardians of the Galaxy to Thanos! When two absolute powerhouses, Black Bolt and Vulcan, square off - and their respective people, the Inhumans and the Shi'ar, ravage entire planets - the Guardians of the Galaxy are stuck in the middle! As new discoveries are made and old friends are betrayed, the new Guardians must stand shoulder to shoulder with cosmic legends to survive! But when the Fault, a massive rift in reality, threatens to destroy the cosmos, the bruised and battered Guardians must avert the unthinkable. As dark forces pour through, the greatest cosmic champions of the Marvel Universe line up to stop them - but will all hope lie in the oversized hands of Thanos? COLLECTING: Guardians of the Galaxy (2008) 13-25, Thanos Imperative: Ignition (2010) 1, Thanos Imperative (2010) 1-6' Rated T+
(W) David Mack, Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Mack, Various (CA) David Finch
Visionary creators David Mack and Brian Michael Bendis continue their run on Daredevil, when Matt Murdock takes on a shocking new role, and Echo's full story is revealed! Maya Lopez once nearly took down Daredevil, believing him to be the one who killed her father. After learning it was actually Wilson Fisk - her legal guardian - who was responsible, she shot him and left New York in an attempt to discover herself. Now, with her perceptions completely altered, Echo embarks on a Native American vision quest to pick up the pieces of her shattered life! Meanwhile, Fisk is gone - and Daredevil is the new Kingpin of Hell's Kitchen! But that just means an army of foes who want Matt's newfound power for themselves. So is it a good thing that his ex-partner, Black Widow, is back to help DD keep the streets clean? And just how much will they rekindle their relationship? COLLECTING: Daredevil (1998) 51-65, What If Karen Page Had Lived? (2004) Rated T+
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Alex Maleev & Various (CA) Alex Maleev
Superstar creators Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev deliver one of the most shocking Daredevil stories of all time - exposing his secret identity! The world learns Matt Murdock's biggest secret - that Daredevil's mask hides a pair of blind eyes! As his double identity is publicly exposed, Matt may be forced to know true fear for the first time - and must reckon with the consequences for those close to him and the legal ramifications that result. But there isn't much time for Daredevil to dwell on his problems, as a new love appears on the horizon and two of his deadliest foes vie for control of the New York underworld! Daredevil makes a dangerous decision…and his place in the Marvel Universe is forever changed! Plus: Typhoid Mary ruins date night! DD teams up with Spider-Man to take down Mr. Hyde! Matt must defend White Tiger on a murder charge! And Bullseye sets his sights on another of Daredevil's girlfriends! COLLECTING: Daredevil (1998) 32-50 Rated T+
(W) Ed Brubaker, Jeph Loeb (A) Steve Epting, Various (CA) John Romita Jr.
In some of the most impactful and iconic comics in history, tragedy befalls the Marvel Universe with the death of Captain America! A battle to save London from the Red Skull reunites Steve Rogers with one old friend, the Winter Soldier - but the Superhuman Registration Act tears him apart from another, Iron Man! As Steve's allies find their loyalties divided, Captain America's life is torn apart - and, when the Civil War is over, it is taken from him! With Steve shot down in cold blood, the Falcon seeks revenge, Sharon Carter spirals out of control and Bucky Barnes must reconcile his own sordid past with the need to seek justice! And as the world reels from this tragedy, the Skull and his minions - including Sin, Crossbones and a new Serpent Squad - put their deadliest plan into motion! COLLECTING: Captain America (2004) 18-30, 25 Director's Cut; Winter Soldier: Winter Kills (2006) 1; Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America (2007) 1-5 Rated T+
(W) Tom DeFalco, Various (A) Ron Frenz, Various (CA) Ron Frenz
The Hobgoblin is back! The high-flying villain is after Norman Osborn's journals...and he's targeted Mary Jane and the pregnant Liz Osborn! Plus: Mary Jane reveals the secrets of her childhood! The Scorpion attacks as J. Jonah Jameson ties the knot! Spidey battles the symbiotic alien costume in a senses-shattering showdown! The Kingpin strikes after the Beyonder turns a skyscraper to gold! Spidey faces the cosmic power of Firelord! The new Spider-Slayer attacks the person he believes to be Spider-Man: Mary Jane! And things get downright silly when Spidey must deal with Spider-Kid, Frog-Man and the Toad, and track a thief to...the suburbs! Featuring the return of Black Fox and Crusher Hogan, and the debuts of Silver Sable and Slyde! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #259-272 and ANNUAL #18-19, and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #1 and #6. Rated T
(W) Gerry Conway, Various (A) Ross Andru, Various (CA) Gil Kane
Peter Parker's life has never been easy, but it's hard for things to get worse after your dead girlfriend shows up on your doorstep. Uh-oh, we've challenged that infamous Parker luck - which means things will definitely get worse! Spidey?you've been cloned! In the storyline that shocked the comics world, the scheming Jackal has cloned both Gwen Stacy and Spider-Man, and now Spidey must face one of his greatest personal tragedies! Then, Doc Ock returns - and he's brought the ghost of Hammerhead with him! And they're not the only ones back from the grave. The Kingpin is out to resurrect his son - and he can, if Spider-Man dies! This Epic Collection isn't all reanimation-a-go-go, though. Peter and Mary Jane's relationship blossoms in these pages - and they even share their first kiss! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #143-164 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #10. Rated T
(W) Stan Lee, Various (A) John Romita Sr., Various (CA) John Romita Sr.
It's horror on the home front when Peter Parker becomes the third wheel to comics' oddest couple! Yes, Aunt May has found a new special friend: Dr. Otto Octavius! While a klonk on the head may help Spidey forget that one, teaming up with Doc Ock isn't going to improve his image as Public Enemy No. 1! Spidey battles his way through Ka-Zar, the Vulture and Mysterio, but his deadliest battle is yet to come: Norman Osborn has regained his memory, and the Green Goblin has returned! Spider-Man's most dangerous foe, the only villain to uncover his identity as Peter Parker, is back with a vengeance - and the two will face off in a gigantic, 58-page magazine masterpiece! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #53-67, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1968) #1-2, MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) #14, and material from NOT BRAND ECHH #6 and #11.