(W) Steve Englehart, More (A) Ron Lim, More (CA) Mike Mayhew The greatest threat the world has ever faced - above or beneath the waves! Evil undersea monarchs Ghaur and Llyra plot to summon the elder god Set, and the surface world's greatest heroes must unite to stop the demonic creature from rising! The Atlantean villains quickly dispatch Namor and kidnap seven super-powered women - including She-Hulk, Storm and the Scarlet Witch - to become enthralled 'brides' for Set's seven serpent heads. As Atlantean forces assault the surface world, Earth's heroes must act quickly to stop every facet of the villains' complex plot! Can they turn the tide, or will a wave of ancient evil drown the world? Collecting NEW MUTANTS (1983) #76 and material from SILVER SURFER ANNUAL #2, IRON MAN ANNUAL #10, AVENGERS WEST COAST #56 and ANNUAL #4, MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #26, X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #13, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #23, PUNISHER ANNUAL #2, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #9, DAREDEVIL ANNUAL #5, AVENGERS ANNUAL #18, NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #5, X-FACTOR ANNUAL #4, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN ANNUA

They are the Earth's Mightiest Heroes and greatest Defenders. They have thwarted the attacks of aliens, monsters and even gods. But now, they face their greatest foe: each other! Loki, the Avengers' first and greatest enemy, has teamed with Dormammu, Master of the Dark Arts, to rebuild the shattered Evil Eye -- enabling the Dark Dimension to expand until it finally is able to swallow the Earth and rid the evil pair of their enemies ... forever! But trust between enemies is rare. And soon, each has recruited his former foes as allies. As the Avengers attempt to devise a way to stop the Defenders from succeeding in Dormammu's quest, the Defenders accuse the Avengers of acting under the control of Loki. What follows is a battle between two of comics' most popular super-hero teams! Witness the super-powered match-ups of: Hawkeye vs. Iron Man, Namor vs. Captain America, Hulk vs. Thor, Silver Surfer vs. Vision and Scarlet Witch! COLLECTING Avengers (1963) #115-118, Defenders (1972) #8-11. Rated T

(W) Steve Englehart, More (A) Sal Buscema, More (CA) Iban Coello The early '70s were interesting times for America - and adventurous ones for Captain America! Featuring more than 40 issues of Cap action, this oversized omnibus collects writer Steve Englehart and artist Sal Buscema's iconic run on the Star-Spangled Avenger! Cap battles enemies - and allies - including Doctor Faustus, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Captain America and Bucky of the 1950s. And that's just the beginning! The Falcon co-stars throughout, and only the combined efforts of Cap, the Falcon, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the X-Men can hope to topple the Secret Empire! Prepare to relive a shocking saga that defined Captain America for a generation. But what happens when Cap quits - and becomes the Nomad?! Each issue has been beautifully restored, including the original letters pages! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #149-192. Rated T

(W) Steve Englehart, More (A) Ron Lim, More (CA) Ron Lim Timeless tales of the Silver Surfer! Galactus' latest meal, the powerful Elders of the Universe, isn't sitting well - and only the Surfer and Fantastic Four can cure his fatal case of cosmic indigestion! Meanwhile, Norrin's relationship with Nova hits the rocks thanks to Firelord, Ego the Living Planet seeks to consume the Surfer and a Kree/Skrull conflict builds to a boil! And finally, the incomparable Stan Lee returns to script two standout sagas: Mephisto bedevils the Surfer in a graphic novel drawn by the legendary John Buscema! And visionary talent Moebius illustrates a thoughtful epic wherein the only one who can stop Galactus from leading mankind to its doom?is the Silver Surfer! Collecting SILVER SURFER (1987) #15-23 and ANNUAL #1-2, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #325, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL: SILVER SURFER, SILVER SURFER (1988) #1-2 and material from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #1. Rated T+

(W) Steve Englehart, Bill Mantlo (A) Don Heck, More (CA) Adi Granov The unlikely romance between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch is one of the most famous Avengers storylines of all! Now, witness what happens when the two heroes finally get married and settle down in the suburbs! If you think they're going to live the quiet life, think again! Wanda embraces her sorcerous heritage - but can a revelation about her family tree be believed? The Vision's past threatens their future, as Ultron and the Grim Reaper strike! And things get even stranger when Wanda's magic spells lead to the couple becoming?a family! That's right, despite all odds the Scarlet Witch is pregnant - and now Wanda and Vision must prepare for the biggest responsibility of their lives! Collecting GIANT-SIZE AVENGERS #4, VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH (1982) #1-4, VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH (1985) #1-12 and WEST COAST AVENGERS (1985) #2. 472 PGS./Rated T