(W) Mark Verheiden, Various (A) Mark A. Nelson, Various (CA) Denis Beauvais The galaxy's most terrifying creatures are coming for Earth! Years after the first two Aliens films, a Xenomorph attack in space leads the Colonial Marines to take action. Soon, the badly scarred Hicks and the now-grown Newt find themselves swept up in a dangerous mission to locate and destroy the creatures' homeworld! But when Earth itself is overrun by a Xenomorph outbreak, Hicks and Newt must join a renegade group fighting to reclaim the planet. Can an obsessed military man train Aliens to wipe out their own kind? And can an old friend help Hicks and Newt turn the tide - by capturing an Alien Queen Mother? Plus: An outer-space treasure hunt becomes a battle for survival when Aliens attack! Collecting ALIENS (1988) #1-6, ALIENS (1989) #1-4, ALIENS: EARTH WAR #1-4 and material from DARK HORSE PRESENTS (1986) #24 and #42-43.

(W) Steven Grant; Ian Edginton (A) Christopher Taylor; Will Simpson (CA) Killian Plunkett The Epic Collection series of classic ALIEN comics continues!An elite team of Space Marines takes the fight to the Aliens across the galaxy! Meanwhile, Professor Ernst Kleist has achieved the impossible: He has genetically engineered powerful, obedient Aliens. But the horror of nature is dwarfed by the terror of the man toying with it! And he isn't the only one carrying out experiments on the Aliens: Colonel Doctor Paul Church, head of the space station Innominata, is determined to find out what makes them tick - and he's using Colonial Marines as bait. But the U.S. government doesn't like what it's hearing, and they send an investigator empowered to get the truth - any way he can! Plus: more tales of Alien horror!COLLECTING: Alien 3 (1992) 1-3, Aliens: Space Marines (1992) 1-12, Aliens: Rogue (1993) 1-4, Aliens: Labyrinth (1993) 1-4; material from Dark Horse Comics (1992) 3-5, 11-13; Previews (1993) 1-12; Previews (1994) 1; Aliens Magazine (1992) 9-12

(W) Tom Taylor (A) David Lopez; David Navarrot; Marcio Takara (CA) Bengal In the wake of DEATH OF WOLVERINE, his clone daughter Laura Kinney, aka X-23, carries on his legacy as the All-New Wolverine!X-23 was created to be a weapon; for a time, that's all she was. But with the help of her mentor - Logan, the original Wolverine - she escaped that dark past. Now Laura will honor his memory as the All-New Wolverine! But with the famous cowl comes a world of misery and mystery. And when Old Man Logan arrives from a dystopian future, he'll bring a world of carnage Laura's way. As a new CIVIL WAR divides the Marvel Universe, will these past and present Wolverines stand together? Or will they shred each other apart? Then, in the wake of an unspeakable tragedy, dark forces have Laura under their control. Can she defeat demons both internal and external? Or will she be forced to give up the hero's life she's built for herself? On the run, Wolverine heads to beautiful Madripoor - home to white-sand beaches, five-star cuisine and a bustling criminal enterprise. Pirates await, as does a villain

(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) David Michelinie (A) Todd McFarlane (C/A) Todd McFarlane Revered creators David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane continue their fan favorite run on Spider-Man! Archenemies, assassins and Inferno! David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane's fan-favorite run continues as the superstar artist takes on classic Spidey villains Mysterio, Green Goblin, Hobgoblin, Lizard, Rhino and Scorpion - and Spider-Man faces a brutal rematch with Venom, his newest and deadliest enemy! As Manhattan goes mad, the web-slinger must contend with the demonic threat of Inferno - but Peter's powers can't save him and MJ from a Christmastime eviction! Then, Spidey tackles international espionage when he's drawn into the Assassin Nation Plot alongside Silver Sable, roguish gun-for-hire Paladin and Captain America! But when the assassin is revealed, who will survive? Plus: As Atlantis Attacks, Spidey and She-Hulk battle the Abomination! And a classic graphic novel sheds new light on Peter and Mary Jane's lives! COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #311-325 and ANNUAL #23 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

Doctor Octopus is putting the band back together! But who will join master planner Otto Octavius in the most Sinister Six of all? Spidey is about to find out, but defeating this sextet of his most ruthless foes will test him like never before - and in the aftermath, Peter's tremendous sense of responsibility will lead him to give up his powers! Is this Spider-Man no more? Normal life isn't so great when the Scorpion attacks, and the Black Cat must leap to the rescue. Fingers crossed that the web-slinger will be back in action by the time Venom returns, the Avengers assemble and Doctor Doom arrives in town! Plus: Peter and Mary Jane's romantic getaway in Scotland turns into a haunted second honeymoon! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #334-350 and SPIDER-MAN: SPIRITS OF THE EARTH. Rated T+

(W) Terry Kavanagh, Various (A) Steven Butler, Various (CA) Steven Butler One of the most tumultuous eras in comic book history ramps up as the Clone Saga threatens to envelop Spider-Man and everything he knows! Is the friendly neighborhood big enough for two web-slingers? Find out as the most infamous Spidey saga of them all kicks into high gear! With Peter Parker poisoned, his best hope of salvation lies in the tentacled arms of Doctor Octopus! But Otto may pay a very high price for this act of mercy! Meanwhile, Aunt May fights for her life, and Mary Jane drops a bombshell! As for Ben Reilly, being back in action is great - but it comes with a price! Not only is he being stalked by the Grim Hunter, but lurking in the shadows is the mysterious Kaine! Both Spider-Man and the Scarlet Spider will have their worlds rocked by the return of the Jackal - and yet more head-spinning revelations! COLLECTING: Web of Spider-Man (1985) 120-123, Spider-Man (1990) 54-56, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 397-399, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 220-222, Spider-Man Unlimited (1993) 8, Spider-Man: Funera

One of the most pivotal eras of Spider-Man storytelling begins here, as revered Spider-Man writer Dan Slott commences his years-long tenure on the wall-crawler! Peter Parker has finally hit the Big Time. He’s a full-fledged Avenger, he just landed a high-paying science job and he has an amazing new girlfriend. But big-time living means big-time pressure! When the Hobgoblin returns, Spidey will need a slick new edge to defeat him. And when the Scorpion targets J. Jonah Jameson and his loved ones, Spider-Man must grapple with matters of life and death in a moving and compelling tale. Then Spidey is asked to join the FF, adding even greater responsibilities to his already overfull plate. Will all his new commitments prove too much to handle? Plus: A new and strangely familiar Venom makes his debut! Amazing Spider-Man 648 (A story), 649-662, 654.1

(W) Joss Whedon (A/CA) John Cassaday The chart-topping super-team of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday concludes their blockbuster run! Things go from peculiar to just plain bizarre for the X-Men, as Emma Frost's erratic behavior sends the team into a non-stop downward spiral, and the new Hellfire Club makes its move! Plus: the X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld stands revealed! Who is it? And will the X-Men be able to protect Earth from certain destruction at the hands of the Breakworld? When it's all over, nothing will ever be the same! No, really, we mean it! COLLECTING: Astonishing X-Men (2004) 13-24, Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men (2008) 1 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) Jim Shooter, Various (A) Bob Hall, Various (CA) Ed Hannigan Personal revelations and the tragic fall of an Avenger rock the team! It's a new era for the Avengers as the order changeth, and Jim Shooter and a host of creative luminaries force Earth's Mightiest Heroes to contend with harrowing challenges like the near-infinite power of the Molecule Man, the manipulative Moondragon and the Masters of Evil. A whole new lineup - including Hawkeye, She-Hulk and surprise inductee Tigra - changes the dynamic, but nothing could alter the field more than the court-martial one of the Avengers' own. Earth's Mightiest Heroes also face off against the Defenders in an Annual adventure. Capping off this volume is the first-ever Vision and Scarlet Witch miniseries. In it, Vizh and Wanda's attempts at suburban bliss are rocked by deep revelations, including the identity of Wanda's true father! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #210-226 and ANNUAL (1967) #11 and VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH (1982) #1-4. 28 PGS./Rated T

(W) Roger Stern; Ann Nocenti (A) Al Milgrom; Bob Hall (CA) Al Milgrom Roger Stern unveils a Vision epic for the ages!Roger Stern rolls on with another batch of Earth's mightiest Avengers tales! First, Starfox connects the Vision to Titan's supercomputer giving our favorite android nearly unlimited power! Next, the team battles Morgan Le Fey in a struggle to save Spider-Woman's soul. Meanwhile, Hawkeye introduces his new bride Mockingbird to the Avengers just in time to get whisked away to Battleworld and Secret Wars, leaving Vision behind to assemble an all-new Avengers! The Eternals make the scene and engage with the Avengers in a fight against the Inhuman-Deviant menace called Maelstrom. Captain America, Hercules and Black Knight return just in time for Vision to unveil his plan for global peace. Hero or not, an uber-powered A.I. overlord has the world's armies on edge.COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) #238-254, Avengers Annual (1967) #13Written by Roger Stern With Ann NocentiPenciled by Al Milgrom & Bob Hall With Steve Ditko & Carmine Infantino

(W) Bob Harras; Terry Kavanagh (A) Fabio Laguna; Mike Deodato Jr. (CA) Ed Benes It's the end of an era for the Avengers as the double threat of the infamous Crossing arc and the fury of Onslaught rear their heads!Warriors from the future and secrets from the past abound when Kang the Conqueror appears to set the assembled Avengers against each other in a game for a prize no one can imagine! But when one of their own is revealed to be a deadly enemy, you won't believe who they recruit to help defeat him! In the aftermath of the Crossing, the Wasp is transformed, the surviving Avengers battle the Zodiac and the megalomaniacal Leader targets the world's most famous landmarks! Plus: The Avengers must survive an endless assault of old enemies before reckoning with the deadly new menace of Onslaught! As they fight alongside the X-Men, it's the shocking end of an era for the world's greatest heroes!COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) 389-402, Avengers: The Crossing (1995) 1, Avengers: Timeslide (1996) 1, Onslaught: Marvel Universe (1996) 1

(W) Roger Stern, Various (A) Sal Buscema, Various (CA) Al Milgrom 'The old order changeth once again in a glorious, fan-favorite period for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers! The Avengers welcome the powerful new Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, into their ranks - just in time to witness the trial of one of their stalwart members, Hank Pym! Then, Thanos' fun-loving brother Starfox joins the roster for an adventure to the Inhumans' refuge on the moon and an uncanny team-up of sorts with the Fantastic Four - which will have lasting repercussions for the Vision! As Scarlet Witch fears for her synthezoid husband, Doctor Strange seeks her aid on a search for the Darkhold! But will a cash-strapped Spider-Man find gainful employment as the newest Avenger? Super villains cause pandemonium at Project Pegasus, and Hawkeye goes solo - but when Clint Barton meets Mockingbird, Cupid is the one firing all the arrows! COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) 227-237, Avengers Annual (1967) 12, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 16, Fantastic Four (1961) 256, Doctor Strange (1974) 60, Hawkeye (1983) 1-4'

(W) David Michelinie, Various (A) George Perez, Various (CA) George Perez Henry Peter Gyrich is determined to strip Earth's Mightiest Heroes of their government charter - but when the Grey Gargoyle crashes the hearing, the only motion is Avengers Assemble! Then, the action moves to Pittsburgh before a new nemesis arrives in the form of the Taskmaster! In his first appearance, the villain who can replicate any hero's actions battles the Avengers, Yellowjacket, the Wasp?and Scott Lang, the new Ant-Man! On the way to issue #200, the team battles the towering robot Red Ronin, then unites against Ultron in an all-time classic! Also featuring Chris Claremont and Michael Golden's iconic Annual that introduces Rogue - co-starring Ms. Marvel, Spider-Woman and the X-Men! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #189-209 and ANNUAL #10, and material from TALES TO ASTONISH (1979) #12. Rated T

(W) J.M. DeMatteis (A) Jim Towe (CA) Nick Bradshaw Revered author Roger Stern's beloved run on the Avengers continues!The Masters of Evil take Avengers Mansion! In one of the greatest comic-book epics of all time, Baron Zemo strikes at the very heart of the Avengers as he leads a revamped and larger-than-ever Masters of Evil in an attack on the team’s home — and wins! And as if that wasn’t enough, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes must survive the climax of SECRET WARS II, and a battle for the ages between Kang and Immortus! The Sub-Mariner’s membership leads to public protests, but that won’t stop the Avengers and Alpha Flight from lending a hand during Attuma’s assault on Atlantis. Meanwhile an old friend turns enemy: What’s gotten into Quicksilver? Two teams of Avengers will assemble to find out!COLLECTING: AVENGERS (1963) #264-277, ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #39, AVENGERS ANNUAL #15, and WEST COAST AVENGERS ANNUAL #1

(W) Steve Englehart, Various (A) Tom Morgan, Various (CA) John Byrne The West Coast Avengers undergo an era of seismic shifts, led by some of the greatest creators in comic history! The team must survive showdowns with the Defiler and the Night Shift - and Mockingbird is haunted by the terrible specter of the Phantom Rider! Then, John Byrne takes charge - and the legendary writer/artist immediately leaves his mark on the Whackos with a startling change for the Vision! As the team grapples with what's happened to their old friend, Vision's wife, the Scarlet Witch, descends into darkness - and learns shocking revelations about her children! Amid the chaos, U.S.Agent muscles his way onto the roster, the Great Lakes Avengers assemble, and a Golden Age legend blazes his way back from the grave! COLLECTING: West Coast Avengers (1985) 38-46, Avengers West Coast (1989) 47-52, West Coast Avengers Annual (1986) 3, Avengers West Coast Annual (1989) 4, material from Avengers Spotlight (1989) 23 Rated T

(W) Devin Grayson, Various (A) J. G. Jones, Various (CA) J. G. Jones The deadly Yelena Belova lays claim to the title of Black Widow! Natasha Romanoff has always led a life of adventure. A former Soviet spy, she defected to the West and became a super hero and an Avenger. Natasha has earned a reputation as a consummate professional, coldly efficient and as deadly as her namesake. But now, her time as Black Widow may be running out! Yelena Belova is the first student in the history of the Red Room to exceed Natasha's skills, and now she's gunning for the mantle she feels was stolen from her. Plus: A string of international killings leads Natasha back to a Russia she can barely recognize. Whoever said you can't go home again never reckoned with the Black Widow! And when Yelena's former mentor is murdered, she must go deep undercover to catch the killer! Collecting BLACK WIDOW (1999) #1-3, BLACK WIDOW (2001) #1-3, BLACK WIDOW: PALE LITTLE SPIDER #1-3, BLACK WIDOW (2004) #1-6 and BLACK WIDOW: THE THINGS THEY SAY ABOUT HER #1-6. Explicit Content

(W) Paul Cornell; Marjorie Liu (A) John Paul Leon; Tom Raney (CA) Adi Granov High-octane adventures of Marvel’s deadliest superspy!Natasha Romanoff’s shadowy past once again threatens all she holds dear in a globe-hopping thriller! As the Black Widow’s house of cards comes crashing down around her, what will she do to keep her deepest secret buried? When a senator is seduced and assassinated, why does the trail followed by his journalist son lead back to Natasha? Meanwhile, a new Ronin is assassinating espionage agents around the world! The next two targets: Black Widow and Mockingbird! But Hawkeye is determined to unmask the killer! Let the spy games begin!COLLECTING: Black Widow: Deadly Origin (2009) #1-4, Black Widow (2010) #1-8, Widowmaker (2010) #1-4, Fear Itself: Black Widow (2011) #1, Black Widow Saga (2010) #1; material from Enter the Heroic Age (2010) #1, Iron Man: Kiss and Kill (2010) #1Written by Paul Cornell, Marjorie Liu, Duane Swierczynski, Jim Mccann, Cullen Bunn, Kelly Sue Deconnick & Joe AhearnePenciled by John Paul Leon, Tom

(W) Marv Wolfman, Various (A) Gene Colan, Various (CA) Andy Kubert Blade the vampire hunter is one of Marvel's biggest cult favorite characters, and this volume containts some of his most exciting adventures from the 1990s! Rise of the Midnight Sons! Dracula returns to the realm of the unliving - but Blade, along with fellow vampire-hunter Frank Drake, are determined to make sure his revival is short-lived! Then, as a new era of horror dawns in the Marvel Universe, Blade joins Ghost Rider and Johnny Blaze in a looming war with the ancient demon, Lilith! But the Daywalker won't fight alone - he has a new crew! Blade, Drake and former vampire Hannibal King form the Nightstalkers - and the hours of darkness are no longer safe for the forces of evil! And that includes Baron Strucker's Hydra and cult leader Shiv! But will the Punisher stand with or against the Nightstalkers? COLLECTING: Tomb of Dracula (1991) 1-4, Nightstalkers (1992) 1-6, Ghost Rider (1990) 31, material from Midnight Sons Unlimited (1993) 1 Rated T+

Captain America's co-creator crafts compelling stories with his signature artistic energy and excitement! Jack Kirby concludes his 1970s Captain America tenure with stories that only the King of Comics could create! It begins when the Falcon goes missing in an other-dimensional asylum - that's run by the inmates! The tale of the Night People and Agron the Unburied One is a tense, sci-fi, horror thriller. Then comes 'The Swine,' a storyline packed with iconic moments like the debut of Arnim Zola and the return of the Red Skull! Also featuring two Annual exploits with the Black Star and Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! In Kirby's stead, Marvel legend Roy Thomas re-present's Cap's origin and puts him face-to-face with a twisted, twelve-foot version of himself, the Ameridroid! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #201-221 and ANNUAL (1971) #3-4. Rated T

(W) Mark Gruenwald, Various (A) Ron Lim, Various (CA) Ron Lim One of the mostr seminal Captain America runs of all time reaches a climax that pulls Cap into the war on drugs - with life-shattering consequences! Captain America joins the war on drugs! When Cap targets the gang that's selling the new designer narcotic Ice, he receives an accidental overdose that combines with the Super-Soldier Serum in his blood. Left permanently enraged, a volatile shield-slinger finds himself in the middle of a street war between the Red Skull and the Kingpin. With deadly villains Crossbones and Bullseye on each side, Cap will need to rely on his friends. But the Ice-induced rage is alienating him from allies like Daredevil and the Black Widow - and even his girlfriend, Diamondback. Steve must get free of the powerful drug, but it will come at a cost. Will he be fit to celebrate his 50th anniversary - or to face the Serpent Society, the Watchdogs and...Iron Man?! COLLECTING: CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #372-386 and ANNUAL #9-10 Rated T

(W) Mark Gruenwald, Fabian Nicieza (A) Rik Levins, Various (CA) Rik Levins Continuing the record-breaking CAPTAIN AMERICA run of legendary creator Mark Gruenwald! Hell hath no fury! Captain America faces a threat like never before when Superia raises an army of female super villains - from Anaconda to M.O.D.A.M.! The roguish gun-for-hire Paladin lends Cap a hand, but can these two mismatched adventurers thwart Superia's stratagem? Then, Cap comes face-to-face with his German counterpart, Hauptmann Deutschland. Both men are after the Red Skull - until they discover he's been killed by Scourge! But nothing is ever as it seems with the Skull. Plus: Diamondback seeks a quiet life - as Cap's executive secretary?! Bernie Rosenthal returns! Cap takes on Crossbones, Viper, Taskmaster, Jack O'Lantern, Doughboy and more! And journey back to World War II for a fresh look at the origin and earliest adventures of Captain America and Bucky! COLLECTING: Captain America (1968) 387-397, Adventures of Captain America (1991) 1-4 Rated T+

(W) Mark Waid; Kurt Busiek (A) Ron Garney; Dale Eaglesham (CA) Ron Garney A new era begins for Captain America, helmed by beloved comic legend Mark Waid!The world is happy to have Captain America back but as his popularity rises and a wave of “Capmania” reaches a dangerous fever pitch, is something sinister going on behind the scenes? Meanwhile, when Cap's shield is lost at the bottom of the ocean, he must adjust to life without his signature weapon. And he'd better do it fast, because Hydra is rising with a bizarre new leader. And the lord of the Dream Dimension is plotting to turn Cap's life into an American nightmare! Plus: Cap teams up with Iron Man to take on M.O.D.O.K. and crosses paths with the new Citizen V!COLLECTING: Captain America (1998) 1-14, Iron Man & Captain America Annual 1998, Captain America & Citizen V Annual 1998

(W) Gregory Wright, Various (A) Tom Grindberg, Various (CA) Tom Grindberg Dark times for Daredevil - and Elektra! When DD heads underground, he gets drawn into an ordeal involving Bushwacker, the Devourer and...Deathlok? But as things get explosive, is the biggest menace the underground King - or the rising Kingpin? Out of costume, it's Matt Murdock no more - now he's Jack Batlin, street hustler! But when a Kruel menace targets Matt's friends, "Jack's" old life quickly comes back to haunt him! It's time for the 'Devil to do a little soul-searching before his identity crisis pushes him over the edge! Will Nick Fury and the Punisher play a part in the return of the "real" Daredevil? Plus: DD's former flame, the assassin Elektra, stars in her own epic tale of darkness and deception - taking on the Hand and the sinister Snakeroot! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #333-344 and ELEKTRA: ROOT OF EVIL #1-4. 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+

The critically acclaimed creative team of Brubaker and Lark takes the reins! For the past few years, Matt Murdock's life has been teetering on the edge of destruction. Now, pushed beyond the limit, Matt finds himself with no clear way out, the people he calls friends slowly deserting him and Hell's Kitchen slipping out of control. The question is, with his back against the wall, just how far will Daredevil go to reclaim what's his? Blaming himself for Foggy Nelson's death, Matt runs wild behind bars in Rykers, determined to learn out who put his best friend at the end of a knife. But he's not alone in Cell-Block D. There are some familiar faces looking for vengeance! Meanwhile, with Matt in prison, who's that running round Hell's Kitchen as Daredevil? Collecting DAREDEVIL (1998) #82-94 and DAREDEVIL ANNUAL (2007) #1. 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) Christopher Priest, Various (A) Paco Diaz, Various (CA) Rob Liefeld Acclaimed writer Christopher Priest's entire DEADPOOL run in one book! What happens when Deadpool crosses paths with royalty? Watch the madness unfold as the Merc with a Mouth learns what it's like to cavort with two of Marvel's mightiest monarchs - of the Asgardian and Wakandan varieties! But when Loki gives Wade Wilson the handsome face of a movie star, will it be a blessing?or a curse? Domestic bliss is unlikely when Deadpool starts rooming with Constrictor and Titania - and when Taskmaster hires Wade to train a group of his super-villain-wannabe students, he assigns them the ultimate test: taking over an orbiting space station! Plus: Katanas clash with claws when Deadpool battles Wolverine! And the unlikely heroes of Counter-Earth, the Remnants, must battle their former leader?Deadpool?! But why does everybody hate Fight-Man? Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #34-45, BLACK PANTHER (1998) #23, WOLVERINE (1988) #154-155, HEROES REBORN: REMNANTS, FIGHT-MAN #1 and material from WOLVERINE ANNUAL '99. Rated T

Goodbye Deadpool, hello Agent X! When Deadpool crosses paths with the Black Swan, the telepathic villain infects Wade with a virus that eats away at his mind. As his thought processes degenerate, Wade plays bodyguard to Dazzler and gets help from new friends Sandi Brandenberg, Ratbag, Outlaw and Taskmaster! But when a showdown with the Black Swan goes wrong, who - if anyone - will survive? In the aftermath, Agent X steals the spotlight! He's an amnesiac blank slate with healing powers, uncanny fighting skills and a burning desire to be a mercenary. Is he a deeply damaged Deadpool? And if not, who or what is he? The answers await his colleagues in the merc group Agency X - and one way or another, Deadpool isn't done yet! Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #65-69 and AGENT X #1-15. Parental Advisory

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

(W) J.M. DeMatteis (A) Jim Towe (CA) Marvel Animation Murder and mayhem in Deadpool's modern era, written by one of his most acclaimed scribes, Daniel Way!When Deadpool is hired to rub out Wolverine, sparks will fly! But when both men can regenerate any wound in minutes, how can either one expect to finish off his foe? And whoever wins will have to face Wolverine’s murderous son, Daken! Then the Skrulls have infiltrated Earth, but nobody warned them about Deadpool! The invaders replicate Deadpool’s healing factor in a new generation of Super-Skrulls, but why is Deadpool himself leading this brigade against Earth? And when Norman Osborn double-crosses Deadpool, the maniacal merc unleashes a full-on assault against Avengers Tower! Norman must pull out all the stops — and that means deploying his new team of bloodthirsty, black-ops Thunderbolts!COLLECTING: Wolverine Origins (2006) 21-25, Deadpool (2008) 1-12, Thunderbolts (1997) 130-131

(W) Stan Lee; Jack Kirby (A) Jack Kirby; Steve Ditko (CA) Jack Kirby Doctor Doom is one of the most monumental villains in comic book history, and this Epic Collection features his early appearances that cemented him as an icon!The greatest comic-book villain of all gets his own Epic Collection at last — beginning with the Latverian monarch's first battle with his accursed enemies, the Fantastic Four! Discover the truth behind Victor Von Doom's bitter rivalry with Reed Richards and watch as he unfolds plot after plot to destroy the FF! Doom forges a powerful alliance with Namor, the Sub-Mariner, steals the Power Cosmic from the Silver Surfer and sets his sights on world domination! But the Fantastic Four aren't the only heroes standing in Doom's way: He'll also have early encounters with Spider-Man, Daredevil, Ant-Man and the Avengers! Plus: a villainous clash with the master of alchemy, Diablo — with the fate of Victor's childhood friend, Valeria, at stake!COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 5-6, 10, 16-17, 23, 39-40, 57-60, 73; Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 2-3; Amaz

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

(W/A) Alan Davis, Various (CA) Various 'The Epic Collection series collecting the adventures of Marvel's premiere British team of mutants, Excalibur, continues! The Phoenix-powered Rachel Summers is back, fresh from a battle with Galactus! Meanwhile, faces from Captain Britain's past resurface when the Warpies and the RCX return! But dark days lie ahead as the team joins Rachel on a trip to her own timeline: the nightmarish tomorrow of Days of Future Past! The secrets of Widget are revealed, and some surprising faces need help fighting for freedom against the Sentinels! Back in the present, Meggan and Nightcrawler face despair as Captain Britain and Cerise are ripped from the team - and the departures don't end there! Rachel holds the key to Brian's return, but is the cost too high to bear? And what - or who - has Brian become? COLLECTING: Excalibur (1988) 59-75, Excalibur Annual (1993) 1' Rated T

An era of transformation for Marvel's First Family! The Thing is still adjusting to his new role as leader of the FF - whose lineup now includes the Human Torch, Crystal and Sharon 'Ms. Marvel' Ventura! But as Crystal's presence complicates Johnny's marriage, things get extra rocky for Ben and Sharon - literally! When more cosmic rays change the two in unexpected ways, how will they react to their monstrous new mutations? Meanwhile, the Fantastic Four get involved in Doctor Doom's war with Kristoff Vernard - but on whose side? And a trip to the Mole Man's realm leads to an adventure across time and space - and to encounters with Belasco, Master Pandemonium and…the Beyonder! Plus: Hulk and Thing throw down in two supersized slugfests! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #308-320 and ANNUAL (1963) #21, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #350 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #29. Rated T+

(W) Doug Moench, Various (A) Bill Sienkiewicz, Various (CA) Al Milgrom Fantastic milestones for Marvel's First Family as comics master John Byrne makes his Fantastic Four debut! Fantastic Four has always been the home for Marvel's biggest ideas and mostcreative concepts. It's a tradition of rapid-fire creativity established by Stan Leeand Jack Kirby - and Doug Moench and Bill Sienkiewicz carry the torch (no punintended) forward in this Epic Collection. Giant monsters will invade New York.A possessed Franklin Richards threatens all reality with his immeasurable power.The FF join Captain Marvel in a cosmic war with the Skrulls. Doctor Doom retakesLatveria. A lost race of technologically advanced Vikings, powered by a blind god'stears, need the FF's aid. A trip to the great outdoors ain't no picnic when alien brainparasites attack! John Byrne makes his writer/artist debut, and so much more! AndH.E.R.B.I.E.? You better watch out for H.E.R.B.I.E.! COLLECTING: FANTASTIC FOUR #215-231 & ANNUAL #14-16 Rated T