(W) Roy Thomas, Various (A) Keith Pollard, Various (CA) Keith Pollard
'One of the greatest Thor sagas of all time - and a must-have for Marvel fans! The era of the Eternals is coming and it may mean death for all mankind! When Thor confronts Odin with questions about Ragnarok, his mother and the threat of the Celestials, the All-Father withholds the truth. A Thunder God must have answers, so Thor sets out on a quest that will bring him face-to-face with the Eternals and the towering Fourth Host of the Celestials! When the dust settles, the secrets of Marvel's gods will be revealed, the true story of Destroyer's creation will be told and gods young and old will die! Also featuring a Marvel adaptation of the classic 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'! COLLECTING: Thor (1966) 281-302, Thor Annual (1966) 8; material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 24, 26' Rated T
(W) Len Wein, Various (A) Walter Simonson, Various (CA) John Buscema
Writer Len Wein is joined by all-time great THOR artist Walter Simonson, and there's no question that what's in store will be legendary! Odin has disappeared, and Asgard needs its All-Father, so Thor ventures across the vastness of space to find him. But his quest will bring him into conflict with the Enchantress, the Executioner, the Destroyer and, of course, Loki! Then, Roy Thomas and John Buscema take up the hammer! Tapping deep into Thor's mythic roots, the duo crafts amazing adventures featuring the death of Balder, the Midgard Serpent and a new Norse Thor! Also featuring rare Thor and Hercules stories from MARVEL PREVIEW, a team-up with the Guardians of the Galaxy against Korvac, and the beginning of the epic Eternals saga! Collecting THOR (1966) #260-280 and ANNUAL #6-7, and MARVEL PREVIEW #10. Rated T
(W) Tom DeFalco, Various (A) Ron Frenz (CA) Ron Frenz
Thor Corps unite! Eric Masterson is still settling into his role as the replacement Thor - and Hercules' 'training' isn't much help. Will Eric be able to keep up when he joins forces with Beta Ray Bill and Dargo Ktor, the 26th-century Thunder God? Zarrko the Tomorrow Man may be more than even they can handle when he plucks a cadre of classic Thor villains out of the timestream to join him - including the scheming Loki! Meanwhile, Balder and Sif search for the real Odinson. When Dr. Donald Blake returns, could it be a clue? And why is Eric Masterson heading into Hell itself? Plus: Operation Galactic Storm takes Thor into space! Dargo meets the Guardians of the Galaxy! Thor battles Absorbing Man, Titania and?Spider-Man?! And the deadly debut of Bloodaxe! Collecting THOR (1966) #437-450 and ANNUAL #16-17.
(W) Robert Rodi (A/CA) Stephen Segovia
The ageless enemies of the Eternals turn on Asgard! Beneath the ruins of Asgard, the Deviant villain Ereshkigal seeks a mystic means of saving her race from extinction - and finds instead a weapon capable of dissolving all reality! When the Eternals who would oppose her mysteriously vanish, Thor stands alone - to stop the entire Deviant race from dominating the world! Traveling to the Eternals' home of Olympia and the Deviants' city Lemuria and battling dinosaurs alongside Ka-Zar in the distant Savage Land, Thor must fight to preserve the future of both races! But when Gilgamesh the Forgotten One returns, the Eternals' fate is revealed! Can Thor prevent the collapse of space and time and protect the world from annihilation? Collecting THOR: THE DEVIANTS SAGA #1-5. 112 PGS./Rated T+
(W) Various, Roy Thomas (A) M. C. Wyman, Various (CA) Sandu Florea
Who is Don Blake?! For years, Thor thought 'Blake' was a mortal guise created by Odin - so how is he standing here, alive and well? The all-powerful Destroyer interrupts Thor's quest for answers - but when he finally confronts Odin, he finds another Thor waiting for him! Red Norvell is back - but why? And can Odin's shocking revelations about Blake be believed? Thor rejoins the High Evolutionary's cosmic conflict - but when Kurse returns, manipulated by an old foe and backed by a squad of undead allies, Thor is in for a battle that might destroy New York City! Can the Hulk help Thor fight his way to Hel and back? Plus: Thor battles the Thing and War Machine! And Loki and Pluto team up to kill Thor and Hercules! Collecting THOR (1966) #476-490 and ANNUAL #19, and material from AVENGERS ANNUAL #23. Rated T
(W) Chris Claremont (A) Dave Cockrum & Various (CA) Paul Smith
The complete Brood Saga! An X-Men extravaganza up there with the very best, blending space opera - featuring the X-Men, the Starjammers and the Shi'ar - with disgusting parasites from the outer limits of the universe in the form of the deadly and sadistic alien Brood! Featuring art by X-icons Dave Cockrum and Paul Smith, it's an action-packed adventure with a visual majesty that will leave you awed. Then, the X-Men encounter the darker side of the Marvel Universe in stories that pit them against Dracula and take them to Belasco's mysterious realm of Limbo! Chris Claremont crafts each story - and tops it all off with a character-defining tale that shows us Professor X and Magneto as allies before their philosophical fallout that would reshape mutantkind's future! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #154-167, X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #6 and SPECIAL EDITION X-MEN #1. 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) Ron Marz, Various (A) Various (CA) Ron Lim
Thor on a cosmic rampage! The God of Thunder has gone mad, and the most powerful heroes in the cosmos may not be able to stop him! Beta Ray Bill and Sif hope to talk him down. Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange and the Silver Surfer intend to cure him. And Thanos is always spoiling for a fight! But when the berserk Thor gets an immense power-up from an Infinity Gem, all bets are off - and even almighty Odin may be unable to save his son! When the dust settles, what comes next for Asgard? The High Evolutionary has some ideas - and they involve his new Godlings! From this cosmic crucible, Thor will emerge transformed - and come face-to-face with someone he never expected to see! Collecting THOR (1966) #468-475 and ANNUAL #18, SILVER SURFER (1987) #86-88, WARLOCK CHRONICLES #6-8 and WARLOCK AND THE INFINITY WATCH #23-25.
Long live the Eternal Emperor! Two thousand years from today, the planet has been transformed by science, technology?and war. The centuries have not been kind to the Earth's own undying warrior, but a battle that could change everything is only just beginning for the Eternal Emperor and the tattered remnant of humanity under his protection. Will this be a new dawn for the age of heroes - or its death knell? And what uncanny confluence of science, myth, and magic has rendered the world - and its own Eternal Warrior - into war-ravaged remnants of their former selves? Collecting ETERNAL WARRIOR #5-8, the Fist and Steel's battle continues right here as New York Times best-selling writer Greg Pak (Batman/Superman) and rising star Robert Gill build a bridge to the year 4001... and unearth a brand-new era for the heroes of the Valiant Universe. 'It's a thing of beauty and further proof that Valiant is publishing some of the best comics around.' - IGN 'A great jumping-on point? I'll give a money-back guarantee you'll dig Eternal Warrior.' - Ain't It Cool News
(W) Alan Davis & Various (A) Tonci Zonjic & Various (CA) Alan Davis
Legendary talents tell tantalizing tales of Asgard! Thor and his allies visit ancient Egypt - and leave behind a startling legacy! Hela, goddess of the underworld, unleashes her demon hordes on Earth! In the aftermath of an epic battle with the Frost Giants, Thor stands trial for murder - and the verdict will fill him with rage! Exiled and wounded, he must face a pantheon from his past! And on the verge of Ragnarok, all of Asgard comes under attack from armies of darkness! Can Thor wrest victory from the jaws of defeat and save his homeland from destruction? Collecting THOR: TRUTH OF HISTORY, WOLVES OF THE NORTH, THE TRIAL OF THOR and THE RAGE OF THOR; THOR ANNUAL (2009) #1; THOR: HEAVEN & EARTH #1-4; and material from DARK REIGN: THE CABAL. Rated T+
(W) Chris Claremont, Various (A) John Byrne, Various (CA) John Byrne
Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963) #129-143, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1970) #4, Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #26-27, Phoenix: The Untold Story (1984), material from Marvel Team-Up (1972) #100. Chris Claremont and John Byrne's collaboration ranks among the greatest comics has ever known. But of their many iconic X-MEN stories, none was more epic or influential than the 'Dark Phoenix Saga'! The X-Men have fought many battles, set out on galaxy-spanning adventures and grappled with enemies of limitless might, but nothing could prepare them for their most shocking fight: One of their own teammates, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, corrupting her into the Dark Phoenix! Now the X-Men must fight the woman they cherish, or her unquenchable fire will consume the universe itself! Also featuring Wolverine vs. Wendigo, the dystopian 'Days of Future Past' and more! Rated T
(W) Chris Claremont, Various (A) John Byrne, Various (CA) John Byrne
Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963) #129-143, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1970) #4, Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #26-27, Phoenix: The Untold Story (1984), material from Marvel Team-Up (1972) #100. Chris Claremont and John Byrne's collaboration ranks among the greatest comics has ever known. But of their many iconic X-MEN stories, none was more epic or influential than the 'Dark Phoenix Saga'! The X-Men have fought many battles, set out on galaxy-spanning adventures and grappled with enemies of limitless might, but nothing could prepare them for their most shocking fight: One of their own teammates, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, corrupting her into the Dark Phoenix! Now the X-Men must fight the woman they cherish, or her unquenchable fire will consume the universe itself! Also featuring Wolverine vs. Wendigo, the dystopian 'Days of Future Past' and more! Rated T
Blood ties and betrayal! As the epic saga of the Gatherers approaches its climax, Earth's Mightiest Heroes collide with the Children of the Atom! When Acolytes leader Fabian Cortez kidnaps Luna, daughter of Quicksilver and Crystal, as part of his power struggle with Exodus, the Avengers are drawn into a Genoshan civil war alongside the X-Men! Then, the Avengers face Ghaur and the Deviants! But nothing can prepare them for the shocking truth about the scheming Proctor and his multiversal Gatherers! What will the explosive climax of Proctor's interdimensional plan mean for Black Knight and the volatile Eternal Sersi? Plus: What feelings stir within the Vision? And the immortal Hercules is targeted for death! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #367-377 and ANNUAL #23, X-MEN (1991) #26, AVENGERS WEST COAST #101, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #307, and AVENGERS LOG #1. Rated T
From the darkened depths rises a peril greater than any Thor has ever faced. Mangog threatens to unsheathe the Odinsword and bring Ragnarok upon the Norse gods in this collection of Asgardian classics! And that's just the beginning - because in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's THOR, there's always another cosmic adventure around the corner! Case in point: a cosmic battle between Galactus and Ego the Living Planet; the return of "Him," the man who would come to be known as Adam Warlock; and the universe-shaking origin of Galactus! And Thor's adventures get personal with a surprising revelation regarding Donald Blake, the return of Jane Foster and the dramatic dance between Balder and the Norn queen Karnilla! Collecting THOR (1966) #154-174.
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The Epic Collection series chroncling the early years of Venom continues! The lethal protector continues his symbiotic crusade! When Venom bonds with a second parasitic life form, will Eddie Brock succumb to the madness of yet another voice in his head - or can he conquer the enemy within? The bounty hunter Mace and the Sunrise Society may well bring an end to Eddie's vigilante career! If not, perhaps the demonic vigilante called Vengeance will be Venom's undoing when the two dark warriors are targeted by the Stalkers! Plus: The sinister symbiote clashes with some of Marvel's greatest powerhouses, in super-powered showdowns with Iron Man, the Hulk, Darkhawk and Nightwatch. But can even Venom stop the Juggernaut?! COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 302, Darkhawk (1991) 35-37, Venom: The Madness (1993) 1-3, Venom: The Enemy Within (1994) 1-3, Incredible Hulk vs. Venom (1994) 1, Venom: The Mace (1994) 1-3, Nightwatch (1994) 5-6, Venom: Nights of Vengeance (1994) 1-4 Rated T
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+
ON SALE DECEMBER 2022 The day of the Defenders has come! Roy Thomas joined his Titans Three of the Incredible Hulk, the Sub-Mariner and the Silver Surfer together with Doctor Strange to create comics' greatest 'non-team,' the Defenders! They don't rely on bylaws and butlers like other teams. They join together in moments of utmost crisis to face incomprehensible enemies! But when they encounter heroes of a more conventional stripe, it's war - the watershed hero vs. hero Avengers/Defenders War, no less! The original Defenders are soon joined by Hawkeye and Valkyrie and face Dormammu, the Enchantress, Loki, the sorcerer Cyrus Black and the horror of the Nameless One in this historic Epic Collection! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE (1968) #183, SUBMARINER (1968) #22 and #34-35, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #126, MARVEL FEATURE (1971) #1-3, DEFENDERS (1972) #1-11, AVENGERS (1963) #116-118 and material from AVENGERS (1963) #115. RATED T
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Olivier Coipel, More (CA) Mahmud Asrar
A tragic tale of three Thors! Jane Foster, mighty wielder of Mjolnir. The fallen and unworthy Odinson. But who will be the War Thor? No longer fit to lift his hammer, the Odinson embarks on a desperate quest for redemption that takes him into the cosmos - where the ultimate weapon awaits! But he isn't the only one vying for it. The new War Thor must be ready for battle when the Queen of Cinders sets the Ten Worlds ablaze - and even the combined might of all three heroes may not be enough when final judgment arrives in the form of the Mangog! Meanwhile, what of Jane Foster's cancer? The heroic story of the Goddess of Thunder reaches its heart-rending zenith! Collecting UNWORTHY THOR #1-5, MIGHTY THOR (2015) #20-23 and #700-706, GENERATIONS: UNWORTHY THOR & MIGHTY THOR, and MIGHTY THOR: AT THE GATES OF VALHALLA. Rated T+
Thor is gone! Asgard has been destroyed! Its gods are scattered across the Earth, living mortal lives with no memory of their past selves. Can Sif, Balder, Ulik the Troll, the Warriors Three, the Enchantress and the other Lost Gods discover the truth about themselves in time to stop the world-destroying plot of Seth, the Egyptian god of death? Plus: Brunnhilde the Valkyrie is a legend reborn - but is destined to face the deepest depths of D'Spayre! And stripped of his immortal powers and grieving for his lost allies Thor and the Avengers, Hercules struggles to find his place in the mortal world. But when Ares, god of war, plots to plunge Earth into the Dark Ages once more, the Prince of Power is drawn back into the fray! Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1996) #503-513 and #-1, VALKYRIE (1997) #1, HERCULES AND THE HEART OF CHAOS (1997) #1-3. Rated T
(W) John Jackson Miller (A) Brian Ching & Various (CA) Brian Ching
A long, LONG time ago? Discover the state of the Star Wars galaxy in the distant past in this first volume of an Epic Collection series focusing on the ancient Knights of the Old Republic! When young Jedi Zayne Carrick is framed for the murder of his fellow Padawans, he is forced into an unlikely alliance with the Snivvian con artist Marn Hierogryph. Their quest to reveal the horrifying truth, and to obtain justice for the Padawan Massacre, joins them with Jarael and Camper aboard the junk hauler The Last Resort - and their adventures will take them from the research station Flashpoint to the banking planet Telerath! Brace yourself for days of fear - and nights of anger! Collecting STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #1-18 and material from STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC/REBELLION #0. Rated T
(W) Jim Shooter, Various (A) George Perez, Various (CA) George Perez
Writers Jim Shooter and David Michelinie and avenging artists George Perez and John Byrne bring you the Avengers at their best! And it begins with the cosmic 'Korvac Saga' - co-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy! Possessed by the Power Cosmic, Korvac seeks to create a utopia on Earth. His godlike power may mean the end of the Avengers - and everyone else on the planet! Then, bookending this volume is 'The Yesterday Quest' - a storyline with deep revelations for the Scarlet Witch, including her first encounter with the evil power of the Darkhold! In between, new heroes join the team, battles with the Absorbing Man and Count Nefaria will shake your fillings, and you will see why the Avengers will forever be called Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #167-188 and ANNUAL #8-9, and material from AVENGERS: THE KORVAC SAGA TPB. Rated T
(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby (CA) TBD
Continuing the Mighty Marvel Masterworks series with some of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's most memorable stories in the saga of the mighty Thor! All hail Asgard! All hail Stan and Jack! That's right, the creative team that sparked the Marvel revolution are back to show you just how it's done with collection of Thor classics including: a war with the Cobra and Mister Hyde for the life of Jane Foster; earth-shaking fisticuffs between the Mighty Thor and the Incredible Hulk; the return of the Grey Gargoyle; the entrance of the Absorbing Man; Odin's trial of Thor and Loki, which exiles them to the dangerous and desolate Skornheim; and the first appearance of the unstoppable Destroyer! Also featuring the fan-favorite 'Tales of Asgard' backup feature revealing the origins of Marvel's Norse pantheon of heroes, villains, giants and mystic lands. Reserve your copy today. Lightning doesn't strike twice! Kids to Adults
(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby (CA) TBD
Continuing the Mighty Marvel Masterworks series with some of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's most memorable stories in the saga of the mighty Thor! All hail Asgard! All hail Stan and Jack! That's right, the creative team that sparked the Marvel revolution are back to show you just how it's done with collection of Thor classics including: a war with the Cobra and Mister Hyde for the life of Jane Foster; earth-shaking fisticuffs between the Mighty Thor and the Incredible Hulk; the return of the Grey Gargoyle; the entrance of the Absorbing Man; Odin's trial of Thor and Loki, which exiles them to the dangerous and desolate Skornheim; and the first appearance of the unstoppable Destroyer! Also featuring the fan-favorite 'Tales of Asgard' backup feature revealing the origins of Marvel's Norse pantheon of heroes, villains, giants and mystic lands. Reserve your copy today. Lightning doesn't strike twice! Kids to Adults
(W) Robert Venditti (A) Robert Gill (CA) Al Barrionuevo
Out of the abyss...and into oblivion! Gilad Anni-Padda, the Eternal Warrior, has sacrificed his humanity for the betterment of the Earth. Empowered with the gift to recover from any wound - and even death itself - he has waged an endless crusade to guide the path of civilization through the ages. But as the centuries pass and his list of battlefield victories grows, he is fated to always reap the same sad reward: to see his families, his children, and all his loved ones...age, wither, and die... Now, the Eternal Warrior will be presented with a choice that could end his grief forever. An opportunity to resurrect the fallen sons and daughters that he believed forever lost. But this chance for peace and happiness will come at a terrible cost... and in service to an evil far greater than any Gilad has faced before...New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Hal Jordan & The Green Lantern Corps) and acclaimed artist Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH) push the Eternal Warrior to the fiery crossroads of guilt and redemption for
(W) Robert Venditti (A) Raul Allen, Patricia Martin (CA) Raul Allen
New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (BOOK OF DEATH, X-O MANOWAR) and visionary artist Ra?l All?n (NINJAK, Hawkeye) forge a new legend for Valiant's master of war! For five millennia, the Eternal Warrior has shaped history at the end of his sword. He's razed empires, toppled civilizations, and broken armies as an immortal soldier in service to the Earth. But now, the Eternal Warrior has been torn from the world he once protected and finds himself stranded in a hostile alien landscape unlike any he's faced before. Separated from his earthly environs, can history's deadliest soldier survive a realm far older, far deadlier, and far more ruinous than anything he's ever encountered? Beyond Earth lies eternity... Collecting WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR #1-4
Roy Thomas' epic run continues with the origin of the Black Panther, the debut of the Lady Liberators, the return of the Squadron Sinister and the all-time classic Kree/Skrull War! Caught in a cosmic crossfire, Earth has become the staging ground for a conflict of star-spanning proportions! Two eternal intergalactic enemies - the merciless Kree and the shape-shifting Skrulls - have gone to war, and our planet is situated on the front lines! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring about an end to the fighting before humanity becomes a casualty of war? And what good are even a dozen super-powered champions against the vast military machines of two of the greatest empires in the cosmos? Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #77-97 and INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #140. Rated T
The saga continues as a fallen Sirian is consigned to his fate and Lyra is consumed by her inner demons. Loki's designs draw near their terrible conclusion, but Gus G returns to Eternal Descent, offering a glimmer of hope for our heroes. Can Gus and his unlikely guide rescue Sirian in time to halt the dire machinations of the Damned?
(W) Jess Harrold
MARVEL STUDIOS' THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER finds the God of Thunder on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced - one of self-discovery. But his efforts are interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher, who seeks the extinction of the gods! To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who - to Thor's surprise - inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor! Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher's vengeance and stop him before it's too late. Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated film.
(W) Steve Englehart, Various (A) Sal Buscema, Alan Weiss (CA) John Romita Sr.
Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema take Captain America and the Falcon on a journey through the madness and machinations of Doctor Faustus! The mind-bending Doctor has captured Sharon Carter, A.K.A. Agent 13 - but little does Cap know that Faustus also has Peggy Carter, Cap's long-lost love from World War II! Then, Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. conscript Cap into the fight against the Yellow Claw. But the real menace to mankind is subtly concealed: A Secret Empire moves behind the face of American power! Their goal is to frame and discredit Captain America, replacing him with their own 'patriotic' icon. And only the combined efforts of Cap, the Falcon, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the X-Men can hope to topple them! It's a shocking saga that defined Captain America for the '70s! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #160-179. Rated T
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Esad Ribic & Various (CA) Esad Ribic
Never die?never win. What's the point of an endless battle? For millions of years, one hundred Eternals have roamed the Earth, secret protectors of humanity. Without them, humankind would be smears between the teeth of the demon-like Deviants. The Deviant/Eternal war has waged for all time, echoing in our myths and nightmares. But today, the Eternals face something new: change! Can they - or anyone on Earth - survive this discovery? An Eternal has been murdered by one of their own, and this may not be the last such killing. But Sersi's number one suspect is?Thena?! And as the Eternals learn the truth of their existence, their society falls into chaos. Who can raise them up from the ashes? All hail Thanos, the Mad Titan - Eternal Prime! Collecting ETERNALS (2021) #1-12, ETERNALS: THANOS RISES, ETERNALS: CELESTIA and ETERNALS: THE HERETIC. Rated T+
(W) Jonathan Luna, Sarah Vaughn (A/CA) Jonathan Luna
In the concluding arc of this fantasy epic, Tair and Rion use their fire power to try to take down the Empire, while the Eternal Empress plots to use the duo for her own devices. Can the two avoid her clutches, or will they be the weapon the Empress needs to finally control all of Saia? Collects ETERNAL EMPIRE #6-10
(W) Sarah Vaughn, Jonathan Luna (A) Jonathan Luna, Jonathan Luna
JONATHAN LUNA (ALEX + ADA, THE SWORD, Spider-Woman: Origin) and SARAH VAUGHN (ALEX + ADA, Deadman: Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love, Ruined) team up again with ETERNAL EMPIRE, a fantasy epic! The Eternal Empress has waged war against the countries of Saia for over 100 years, and now her sights are set on the last country standing. But within the brutal Empire's workforce, a young man and woman discover they share a synergistic power that could change the fate of the entire world.
(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) Robert Venditti (A) Raul Allen, Juan Jose Ryp (CA) Raul Allen
EARTH'S IMMORTAL SOLDIER THOUGHT HE KNEW PAIN? AND THEN HE ENTERED THE DEPTHS OF HIS ENEMY'S 'LABYRINTH'? Across six millennia, Gilad Anni-Padda - an immortal warrior sworn to forever serve the Earth - has felled zealots and madmen, emperors and tyrants in the course of his duty. But nothing he's faced yet can prepare him to run the 'LABYRINTH' - a miles-long maze of horrors specifically designed to undermine his every strength, enhance his every weakness, and send him screaming into the darkness of death at every turn. The answer lies at the heart of the 'LABYRINTH' itself?and as Gilad endures a gauntlet of cutting-edge technology and sharpened steel, he'll soon discover why the merciless figure known only as THE DYING ONE has singled the Eternal Warrior out for the ultimate deathtrap. He will run. He will suffer. And when his ordeal is ended, the Eternal Warrior's place in the Valiant Universe will be forever altered as New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (BOOK OF DEATH) and visionary artists Ra?l
A new legend begins! The prince is now a king. All of Asgard lies before Thor, the God of Thunder, and the Ten Realms are finally at peace. But the skies above the Realm Eternal are never clear for long. The Black Winter is coming - and to triumph over this new threat, Thor must be transformed in a most unexpected way! Bursting with new power and set on a dangerous path, Thor will battle friend and foe alike. But can he convince Beta Ray Bill to let him continue his bloody mission to save all that is? The Black Winter has the power to reveal the means of any person's demise. Thor will glimpse his future - and if the vision is true, Asgard will soon need a new Odinson to take the throne! Collecting THOR (2020) #1-6.
(W) Stan Lee, Various (A) Jack Kirby, Various (CA) Jack Kirby
Gathering together to face Loki, Marvel's greatest heroes - Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp - formed comics' greatest team: the Avengers! They were joined by Captain America soon after, and there was no doubt these were Earth's Mightiest Heroes! But Marvel heroes don't just battle villains, they live, breathe, argue?and even fall out. And in an innovative twist, Stan Lee eventually chose to have those original Avengers depart, leaving Captain America to carry on! Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch - all conflicted villains - became Cap's new recruits, transforming the Avengers into a dynamic, unpredictable and exciting quartet! So grab a copy of this Epic Collection, and experience the origins and permutations of the world's most famous super-team from the very beginning! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #1-20. Kids to Adults
(W) Bob Harras, Various (A) Andy Kubert, Various (CA) Ron Lim
To battle the Brethren! Thane Ector and his allies devastated the Collector, and now they've come for Earth. To stop them, the Avengers must call in reserves, returnees and a new recruit! But will the humbled Elder of the Universe aid Earth's Mightiest Heroes or renew his collection obsession? Hate may conquer all when the Sons of the Serpent strike, unless the Avengers and New Warriors can do something about it! But how will our heroes react when a fallen comrade seemingly returns? Plus: The Subterranean Wars rage, and the Vault prison becomes a death trap filled with deadly menaces - including Venom! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #334-344 and ANNUAL #20, AVENGERS: DEATHTRAP - THE VAULT and material from INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL #17, NAMOR THE SUB-MARINER ANNUAL #1, IRON MAN ANNUAL #12 and AVENGERS WEST COAST ANNUAL #6. Rated T
