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NOTE: Book 3 of the Marvel Two-in-One Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1977-1979.

1st printing. Collects Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #37-52, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) Annual #2-4, and The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) Annual #7. Written by Marv Wolfman, Jim Starlin, Roger Slifer, Tom DeFalco, David Anthony Kraft, Ralph Macchio, Peter B. Gillis, Alan Kupperberg, Bill Mantlo, Mary Jo Duffy, John Byrne, and Steve Grant. Art by Ron Wilson, Jim Starlin, Sal Buscema, Alan Kupperberg, John Byrne, Bob Hall, Chic Stone, Frank Miller, Jim Craig, Pablo Marcos, Joe Rubinstein, Jim Mooney, Alfredo Alcala, Sam Grainger, Frank Giacoia, Dave Hunt, Chic Stone, Tex Blaisdell, Gene Day, Joe Sinnott, and Bob McLeod. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Back Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson. The ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing stars in Marvel Two-In-One, a beloved 70s team-up series that features a different partner for the Thing each issue! Welcome back to MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE, starring the world's most endearing pile of orange rocks, the Thing! And his adventures begin...behind bars?! After the Thing is declared a public nuisance (and not just on Yancy Street), it will take the skills of both Matt Murdock and Daredevil to set him free. Then, thrill to Jim Starlin's famous two-part cosmic epic pitting the Avengers and the Thing vs. Thanos and his Infinity Gems! Plus: The debut of Project PEGASUS, the reality-bending Cosmic Cube, an android army of Visions, the Black Panther, Brother Voodoo, Hercules, Captain Marvel and a bruising Thing vs. Hulk battle! Not to mention the hated Yancy Street Gang...and the Marvel Universe's greatest poker club! Softcover, 440 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.

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Add to cart Fine $23.00

NOTE: Book 1 of the Star Wars: The New Republic Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1997-2005.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand (1998) #0-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution (1998) #1-5, Star Wars: The Jabba Tape (1998), Star Wars: Boba Fett - Twin Engines of Destruction (1997), and material from Star Wars Tales (1999-2005 Art Cover) #1, 3-5, 10, 14-15, 20 and 22. Written by Timothy Zahn, Michael A. Stackpole, Ian Edginton, Steve Perry, John Wagner, Kilian Plunkett, Rich Hedden, Andy Mangels, Jay Laird, Brett Matthews, Christian Read, Lucas Marangon, Jason Hall, and Chris Eliopoulos. Art by Carlos Ezquerra, Carlos Meglia, Ron Randall, Kilian Plunkett, Rick Leonardi, John Nadeau, Igor Kordey, Timothy II, Vatche Mavlian, Clayton Henry, Lucas Marangon, Christina Chen, Chris Eliopoulos, Tom Simmons, Mark Lipka, Jordi Ensign, and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Duncan Fegredo. Back Cover by Kilian Plunkett. When the Empire falls, a New Republic rises! After Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Emperor Palpatine is dead - but can his faithful Hand, Mara Jade, complete her final mission of revenge? Replica droid assassin Guri has also lost her master...but as she struggles for humanity, her android brain makes her a target! When rivals clash over Jabba the Hutt's criminal empire, the Bloated One makes a surprising appearance! And a mysterious doppelganger is asking for trouble impersonating everyone's favorite bounty hunter - it's Boba Fett vs. Boba Fett! Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

NOTE: Book 4 of the Thunderbolts Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2000-2001.

1st printing. Collects Thunderbolts (1997-2012) #42-52, The Avengers (1998-2004 3rd Series) #31-34, Thunderbolts: Life Sentences (2001). Written by Fabian Nicieza and Kurt Busiek. Art by Mark Bagley, George Pérez, Patrick Zircher, Charlie Adlard, Paul Ryan, Al Vey, Al Milgrom, Greg Adams, Walden Wong, Scott Hanna, Mark McKenna, and Livesay. Cover by Mark Bagley and Greg Adams. Back Cover by Charlie Adlard. The Thunderbolts face the Avengers with Hawkeye in the middle! As Wonder Man and Black Widow drop by, could this be a warmup for a full-on Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover? You betcha! But even the combined forces of the T-Bolts and Earth's Mightiest Heroes will have their hands full with the powerhouse that is Count Nefaria, master of ionic energy! And even before they can confront the Count, they'll have to deal with their own ion-empowered teammates, Atlas and Wonder Man — both of whom have fallen under Nefaria's thrall and now act as his henchmen! Old friends return, a new Scourge attacks, Moonstone reaches a crisis point and sparks fly between Songbird and Captain Marvel — but as more secrets spill out, will this be the end of a beautiful friendship for Hawkeye and the Thunderbolts? Softcover, 440 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $49.99.

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NOTE: Book 4 of X-Force Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1993-1994.

1st printing. Collects X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #27-39, X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) Annual #3, Cable (1993-2002 1st Series) #6-8, and New Warriors (1990-1996 1st Series) #45-46. Written by Fabian Nicieza and Jim Krueger. Art by Mat Broome, Tony Daniel, Dwayne Turner, Aron Wiesenfeld, Darick Robertson, Paul Pelletier, Mike Wieringo, Brandon McKinney, Arnie Jorgensen, Bud LaRosa, Kevin Conrad, Jon Holdredge, Harry Candelario, John Lowe, Jason Gorder, Al Vey, Mike Sellers, Jason Minor, Scott Hanna, Matt Banning, Don Hudson, Larry Mahlstedt, Mark McKenna, Mark Stegbauer, Danny Bulanadi, Ian Akin, Dan Green, Keith Champagne, Joe Rubenstein, and Charles Barnett III. Cover by Tony S. Daniel and Kevin Conrad. Back Cover by Darick Robertson and Larry Mahlstedt. The true history of Cable is revealed as the chronicling of the early days of X-Force continues! The maniacal Reignfire rebuilds the Mutant Liberation Front! When the MLF kidnaps Henry Peter Gyrich, X-Force must deal with the situation - but the battle will cost the team two of their own! Then, Arcade tests Shatterstar and X-Treme to their limits! When Stryfe returns in Cable's body, the true history of Nathan Summers and his "evil twin" will finally be revealed! And the nineties' most popular teen teams collide when X-Force and the New Warriors are caught up in the Upstarts' final game - with the fate of a generation of mutants on the line! Plus: The future is now when the Nimrod Sentinel comes online, and a Phalanx attack leads to a shocking change for Cable. And what has former teammate Dani Moonstar become caught up in? Softcover, 512 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

NOTE: Book 20 of the X-Men Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1991-1992.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #281-288, The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series Annual #16, X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #4-9, X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) Annual #1, and Ghost Rider (1990-1998, 2007 2nd Series) #26-27. Written by Jim Lee, John Byrne, Scott Lobdell, Whilce Portacio, Howard Mackie, Fabian Nicieza, Dan Slott, Chris Cooper, and Skip Dietz . Art by Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, John Romita, Jr., Ron Wagner, Andy Kubert, Jae Lee, P. Craig Russell, Brian Stelfreeze, Adam Hughes, Stuart Immonen, Dan Panosian, Greg Capullo, Mark Texeira, Karl Altstaetter, Herb Trimpe, Scott Williams, Art Thibert, Joe Rubinstein, Bill Sienkiewicz, Mike Witherby, Jan Harps, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Chris Ivy, Harry Candelario, Brad Vancata, and Tom Palmer. Cover by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. The 90s blockbuster era of X-Men continues, with the expanded dual team roster and the debut of fan favorite mutant time-traveler, Bishop! The coming of Bishop! The reunited X-Men have expanded into two squads - and while the blue team takes on Omega Red and learns secrets of Wolverine's past, the gold team brokers peace with the Hellfire Club! But when advanced Sentinels crash the party, one X-Man may not survive! Then, guns blazing, the man called Bishop arrives from the future pursuing hundreds of escaped convicts through time - and finds himself stranded in the present! Bishop was raised to idolize the X-Men…but he knows a deadly secret waiting in their future! Plus: Colossus is reunited with his brother, the X-Men face the machinations of Mojo and the blue team battles a New Orleans Brood infestation alongside Ghost Rider and…Gambit's wife?! Softcover, 448 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #53-54, The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #334-335, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #400-401, Onslaught: X-Men (1996), X-Man (1995-2001) # #18, X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #57, Cable (1993-2002 #34 and Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) #444.

Written By Mark Waid, Scott Lobdell, Terry Kavanagh, Jeph Loeb, and Peter David. Art By Andy Kubert, Pasqual Ferry, Joe Madureira, Mike Wieringo, Mike Deodato Jr., Adam Kubert, Steve Skroce, Anthony Castrillo, Ian Churchill, and Angel Medina. Cover By Steve Geiger.

It begins here!

The saga that literally re-made the Marvel Universe of the 1990s is collected in chronological order across four volumes! The psionic force of nature known only as Onslaught sprang forth from the fractured psyche of mutant mentor Charles Xavier and the genetic terrorist called Magneto. Powered by his progenitors' rage, Onslaught laid siege to humanity -- touching off a cataclysmic conflict destined to deprive a world of its most revered icons!

Softcover, 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #53-54, The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #334-335, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #400-401, Onslaught: X-Men (1996), X-Man (1995-2001) # #18, X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #57, Cable (1993-2002 #34 and Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) #444.

Written By Mark Waid, Scott Lobdell, Terry Kavanagh, Jeph Loeb, and Peter David. Art By Andy Kubert, Pasqual Ferry, Joe Madureira, Mike Wieringo, Mike Deodato Jr., Adam Kubert, Steve Skroce, Anthony Castrillo, Ian Churchill, and Angel Medina. Cover By Steve Geiger.

It begins here!

The saga that literally re-made the Marvel Universe of the 1990s is collected in chronological order across four volumes! The psionic force of nature known only as Onslaught sprang forth from the fractured psyche of mutant mentor Charles Xavier and the genetic terrorist called Magneto. Powered by his progenitors' rage, Onslaught laid siege to humanity -- touching off a cataclysmic conflict destined to deprive a world of its most revered icons!

Softcover, 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Written by Marolla Samuel. Art by Paolo Bisi. Cover by Alessandro Piccinelli. Translation by Vladimir Jovanovic. Introduction by Igor Maricic. In the remote Red Hook Valley, the Lizard gang bandits inadvertently release a creature that the natives revere as an obscure deity. This sets off a deadly zombie epidemic! Will Zagor be able to stop the devastating contagion before it spreads throughout Darkwood and beyond? Also includes the short story "The Contagion" by Tito Faraci and Walter Venturi! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.99.

NOTE: Book 11 of the Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1978-1980.

1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #186-206, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Annual #13, and [Peter Parker the] Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #1. Written by Marv Wolfman, Bill Mantlo, Roger Stern, David Michelinie, and Jim Starlin. Art by Keith Pollard, John Byrne, Rich Buckler, Sal Buscema, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Jim Mooney, Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, Terry Austin, Gene Day, Pablo Marcos, Bob McLeod, Frank Springer, Marie Severin, and Alan Kupperberg. Cover by John Romita Sr. Back Cover by Al Milgrom. The Amazing Spider-Man reaches his historic 200th issue in this exciting Epic Collection! Marv Wolfman, Keith Pollard and John Byrne have entered the web and are here to prove why Spidey has become the world's favorite super hero. Sure, there are tenacious villains to fight, but the true drama comes from the life of Peter Parker. As The Amazing Spider-Man swings toward an historic 200th issue, Peter's ailing Aunt May is hanging on by a thread. When the man who killed Uncle Ben returns, Peter is faced with a chilling choice. Then, Felicia Hardy - the Black Cat - makes her first appearance, Mysterio weaves his illusions, Spidey faces Doc Ock in an Annual extravaganza and a gang war forces a team-up with the Punisher! With a little disco Dazzler for added excitement, you'll love every page. Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.

NOTE: Book 18 of the Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1987–1988.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #295-310, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Annual #22, Web of Spider-Man (1985-1995 1st Series) #33 and Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #133. Written by David Michelinie, Ann Nocenti, Steve Ditko, Roger Stern, Mark Gruenwald, and Tom DeFalco. Art by Todd McFarlane, Cindy Martin, Alex Saviuk, Mark Bagley, Steve Ditko, Rom Lim, Terry Fitzgerald, Steve Leialoha, Kyle Baker, Joe Rubinstein, Vince Colletta, Bob McLeod, Mike Esposito, Butch Guice, Tony DeZuniga, Jim Sanders III, Mark McKenna, Ken Lopez, Chris Ivy, Rodney Ramos, Pat Redding, and Hector Collazo. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Meet Spider-Man's deadliest foe! The web-slinger may survive a mind-bending glimpse at life in the Mad Dog Ward, a run-in with Doctor Octopus and a Chance encounter. But the lives of Peter Parker and new bride Mary Jane will be turned upside down when his former symbiotic costume and disgraced reporter Eddie Brock combine their mutual hatred of Spider-Man to become...Venom! In time for adventures with Silver Sable and Sandman, Spidey returns to the ol' red-and-blues - but nobody ever drew them like Todd McFarlane! The cunning Fox and the calculating Chameleon await. Styx and Stone will break some bones, and Killer Shrike can hurt you, too. But who kidnaps MJ? Plus: The heroic debut of Speedball! Softcover, 504 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $34.95

Add to cart Near Mint $34.95

1st printing. Collects Annihilation: Conquest Prologue (2007), Star-Lord: Annihilation - Conquest (2007) #1-4, Annihilation: Conquest - Quasar (2007) #1-4, Nova (2007-2010 4th Series) #1-7, Annihilation Saga (2007). Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Keith Giffen, Christos Gage, and Michael Hoskin. Art by Michael Perkins, Timothy Green II, Mike Lilly, Sean Chen, and Brian Denham. Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Back Cover by Nic Klein. The stage is set for a sci-fi epic that will rock Marvels cosmos! In the grim aftermath of the Annihilation War, a devastated universe struggles to rebuild. Gripped by fear and paranoia, civilizations have collapsed, and entire worlds are now smoking ruins. What's next for the battle-weary hero known as Nova? What are Ronan's plans for the once-mighty Kree Empire? And now that Peter Quill is once again Star-Lord, which cosmic characters will join his ragtag crew to guard the galaxy? Meanwhile, the new Quasar — Phyla-Vell, daughter of Captain Marvel — embarks on an epic journey, but what has happened to her home world? What classic foe of the Avengers is now hunting her? And what is troubling her lover, Moondragon? All the while, a devastating threat looms that threatens conquest — and annihilation! Softcover, 440 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.95

Add to cart Near Mint $24.95

1st printing. Collects Marvel Feature (1971-1973 1st Series) #4-10, Power Man and Iron Fist (1972-1986 Hero for Hire) #24-25, Black Goliath (1976 Marvel) #1-5, The Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) #11-13, Marvel Premiere (1972-1981) #47-48, and material from Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #60-69 and Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #44.

Cover by Bob Layton. Back Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia.

Progenitor of the famous Pym Particle, biochemist Dr. Henry Pym started off his super-heroing career as the tiny Ant-Man, but he soon burst into a new role as Giant-Man!

The Avengers co-founder's adventures with the Wasp continue here as the two heroes beat back the Beast of Berlin and battle other adversaries big and small! Then, there's a new Giant-Man on the block when Pym's friend and lab partner, Bill Foster, becomes the Black Goliath in a series all his own!

Last, but far from least, thrill to the debut of Scott Lang as Ant-Man, the small hero who's made it big both in Marvel's comics and on the silver screen!

Softcover, 504 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Book 2 of the Ant-Man/Giant Man Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1964-1979.

Credits:

Written by Mike Friedrich, Tony Isabella, Bill Mantlo, Chris Claremont, David Michelinie, Leon Lazarus, Al Hartley, Roy Thomas, and Stan Lee.

Art by Herb Trimpe, P. Craig Russell, Jim Starlin, George Tuska, Ron Wilson, Rich Buckler, Keith Pollard, Bob Hall, John Byrne, Dick Ayers, Steve Ditko, Joe Orlando, Carl Burgos, Bob Powell, Ross Andru, Dan Adkins, Mark Kersey, Jimmy Janes, Frank Bolle, Frank Chiaramonte, Vince Colletta, Fred Kida, Don Heck, Bob Layton, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, Chic Stone, Frank Giacoia, John Giunta, Mike Trimpe, Dave Hunt, and Mike Esposito.

Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $40.00

Add to cart Near Mint $40.00

NOTE: Book 1 of the Avengers Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1963-1965.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1-20. Written by Stan Lee, Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken], and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, Chic Stone, Mike Esposito, and Wally Wood. Cover by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman. Back Cover by Jack Kirby abd Chic Stone. 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! Softcover, 456 pages, full color. Cover price $44.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #398-401, Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) #80-82, Quasar (1989-1994) #32-35, Wonder Man (1991-1994 1st Series) #7-9, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #345-347, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #278-279, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #445-446, What If (1989-1998 2nd Series) #55-56.

Cover By Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Back Cover by Greg Capullo and Harry Candelario.

The Kree/Shi'ar War! When two of the galaxy's most ancient and powerful races clash, it's up to Earth's Mightiest Heroes to play cosmic peacekeeper! With Earth in the crossfire, the Avengers are drawn into the conflict - and end up as alien invaders on war-torn worlds of wonder! Assemblers East and West are embroiled in an epic too big for even two Avengers titles - one that will shake the team to its very foundations! Super heroes from three galaxies clash in a war filled with incredible action - including Thor vs. Gladiator of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard - and the Avengers will face repercussions that will haunt them for years!

Softcover, 488 pages, full color. NOTE: Book 22 of the Avengers Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1992.

Credits:

Written By Bob Harras, Tom Defalco, Mark Gruenwald, Len Kaminski, Gerard Jones, Dann Thomas, and Roy Thomas.

Art By Greg Capullo, Steve Epting, Pat Olliffe, Rurik Tyler, Jeff Johnson, Stephen B. Jones, Rik Levins, Dave Ross, Paul Ryan, Danny Bulanadi, Harry Candekario, Tim Dzon, Bob Wiacek, Dan Panosian, Tom Palmer, Fred Fredericks, Keith Williams, Jan Anton Harps, Art Nichols, and Bud LaRosa.

Cover price $44.99.

NOTE: Book 13 of the Avengers Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1983.

1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #227-237, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) Annual #12, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Annual #116, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #256, Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #60, Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) #1-4. Written by Roger Stern, John Byrne, Bill Mantlo, and Mark Gruenwald. Art by John Romita, Jr., Sal Buscema, Al Milgrom, John Byrne, Bob Budiansky, Jackson "Butch" Guice, Dan Green, Mark Gruenwald, Eliot Brown, Brett Breeding, Joe Sinnott, Rick Magyar, John Romita, Sr., Terry Austin, Danny Bulandi, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Back Cover by 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! Softcover, 496 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

NOTE: Book 24 of the Captain America Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1998-1999.

1st printing. Collects Captain America (1998-2002 3rd Series) #1-14, Iron Man/Captain America Annual (1998 Marvel), and Captain America (1998-2002 3rd Series) Annual #1998. Written by Mark Waid, Kurt Busiek, Karl Kesel, Barbara Kesel, and Roger Stern. Art by Ron Garney, Dale Eaglesham, Andy Kubert, Patrick Zircher, Mark Bagley, Doug Braithwaite, Bob Wiacek, Scott Koblish, Jesse Delperdang, Randy Emberlin, Robin Riggs, John Beatty, Andy Smith, Greg Adams, and Scott Hann. Cover by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. Back Cover by Patrick Zircher and Randy Emberlin. 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 Caps shield is lost at the bottom of the ocean, he must adjust to life without his signature weapon. And hed better do it fast, because Hydra is rising — with a bizarre new leader. And the lord of the Dream Dimension is plotting to turn Caps 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! Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.

NOTE: Book 2 of the Carnage Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1995-1997.

1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #403 and 410, Venom: Carnage Unleashed (1995) #1-4, Carnage: Mind Bomb (1996), The Sensational Spider-Man (1996-1998 1st Series) #3, Spider-Man (1990-1998) #67, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #233, Carnage: It's a Wonderful Life (1996), and Venom on Trial (1997) #2-3 - plus material from The Amazing Spider-Man Super Special (1995), Spider-Man Super Special (1995), Venom Super Special (1995), Spectacular Spider-Man Super Special (1995), and Web of Spider-Man Super Special (1995). Written by J. M. DeMatteis, Tom DeFalco, Larry Hama, Warren Ellis, Dan Jurgens, Howard Mackie, Todd Dezago, David Quinn, and David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bagley, Andrew Wildman, Kyle Hotz, Dan Jurgens, John Romita Jr., Sal Buscema, Kyle Hotz, Josh Hood, Dave Hoover, Larry Mahlstedt, Sam de la Rosa, Randy Emberlin, Art Nichols, Joe Rubinstein, Klaus Janson, Al Williamson, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, John Stanisci, Derek Fisher, Ralph Cabrera, and Armando Gil. Cover by Sal Buscema. Carnage's reign of terror continues! When the hit video game Carnage Unleashed provides the psychopathic symbiote the opportunity to gain his freedom, can Venom keep Cletus Kasady from filling the streets with blood? Then, when the planet of the symbiotes invades Earth, get ready for the attack of the 50-Foot Carnage! Plus: A psychiatrist tries to analyze Carnage, but who will get into whose head? How did Cletus' symbiote infect Ben Reilly? And when Venom goes on trial, can Spider-Man and Daredevil prevent Carnage from causing chaos in the courtroom? Softcover, 480 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $44.99.

1st printing. Collects Doctor Strange (1988-1996 3rd Series) #48-61, Doctor Strange (1988-1996 3rd Series) Annual #3; Morbius the Living Vampire (1992-1995) #9; and material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #146 and Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) #12, and 14.

Written by Len Kaminski, Geof Isherwood, Gregory Wright, David Quinn, Stuart Hopen, Jean-Marc Lofficier, Randy Lofficier, Sholly Fisch, and Roy Thomas. Art by Geof Isherwood, Ron Wagner, Mel Rubi, Frank Lopez, Mike Witherby, Brian Postman, Greg LaRocque, Jerry Acerno, Vince Colletta, Bob Petrecca, Charles Barnett, Alfredo Alcala, Don Hudson, Sandu Florea, Fred Harper, Dave Simons, and Armando Gil. Cover by Geof Isherwood.

Powerless!

When Clea's actions free the dread Dormammu, Doctor Strange beseeches the all-powerful Vishanti for aid. But his mystical patrons have a request in return - and when Strange refuses, he is stripped of most of his magical power! Sorcerer Supreme no more, Strange must revive his old non-team the Defenders to contend with Dormammu!

Then, when Nightmare targets Strange, will Morbius be a friend or foe?

Plus: Strange loses and gains a disciple and is swept up in cosmic chaos when the Goddess launches her Infinity Crusade! And when Strange aids the Midnight Sons against Lilith, it unleashes a terrifying new foe - and sparks a radical reimagining of Strange himself!

Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Book 11 of the Doctor Strange Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1992-1994.

Cover price $44.99.

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CARDSTOCK UV COVER The debut of a new quarterly anthology series spotlighting the best full-length EPIC stories submitted by up-and-coming creators! Issue #1 features: STRANGE MAGIC pt. 1 by Jason Henderson & Greg Scott YOUNG ANCIENT ONE pt. 1 by Rob Worley & Andy Kuhn SLEEPWALKER pt. 1 by Robert Kirkman & Khary Randolph 96 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$8.99 UPC: 5960605534-00111 Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $27.00

Add to cart Near Mint $27.00

NOTE: Book 18 of the Fantastic Four Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1987–1988.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #308-320 and ANNUAL #21, The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #350 and The Incredible Hulk and the Thing The Big Change GN (1987 Marvel). Written Steve Englehart, Peter David, and Jim Starlin. Art by John Buscema, Keith Pollard, Sal Buscema, Kieron Dwyer, Romeo Tanghal, Joe Sinnott, Jeff Purves, Terry Austin, and Berni Wrightson. Cover by Ron Frenz. 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! Softcover, 472 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $44.99.

NOTE: Book 12 of the Fantastic Four Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1980-1981.

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #215-231 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #14-16. Written by Doug Moench, Marv Wolfman, Bill Mantlo, John Byrne, Ed Hannigan, George Perez, Peter B. Gillis, and Roger Stern. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz., John Byrne, George Perez, Steve Dikto, Tom Sutton, Keith Pollard, Al Milgrom, Joe Sinnott, Pablo Marcos, Bruce Patterson, Chic Stone, Jon D'Agostino, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Back Cover by Joe Sinnott. 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 most creative concepts. It's a tradition of rapid-fire creativity established by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby - and Doug Moench and Bill Sienkiewicz carry the torch (no pun intended) 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 retakes Latveria. A lost race of technologically advanced Vikings, powered by a blind god's tears, need the FF's aid. A trip to the great outdoors ain't no picnic when alien brain parasites attack! John Byrne makes his writer/artist debut, and so much more! And H.E.R.B.I.E.? You better watch out for H.E.R.B.I.E.! Softcover, 472 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $31.00

Add to cart Near Mint $38.00

NOTE: Book 3 of the Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1990-1992.

1st printing. Collects Guardians of the Galaxy (1990-1995 1st Series) #7-20, Guardians of the Galaxy (1990-1995 1st Series) Annual #1; material from Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #24, Thor (1962-1996 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Annual #16, Silver Surfer (1987-1998 2nd Series) Annual #4. Written by Jim Valentino, Al Milgrom, Ron Marz, Tom DeFalco, and Len Kaminski. Art by Jim Valentino, Al Milgrom, Ron Lim, Alex Trimpe, Herb Trimpe, Steve Montano, Fred Fredericks, and Ralph Cabrera. Cover by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Back Cover by Jim Valentino and Bob Wiacek. Comic industrty legend Jim Valentino continues his fascinating look at the 31st century Marvel Universe with the original incarnation of the Guardians of the Galaxy! The original Guardians of the Galaxy land on the World of Mutants but soon wind up in the middle of a violent rebellion against Wolverines descendant Rancor! And to make matters worse, theres a Dark Phoenix on the loose! Hope they survive the experience! Then its off to rescue Firelord, a cosmic clash with Ghost Rider and the debut of the mysterious Protégé —culminating in an epic battle with the Punisher of the 31st century. Wait, did we say Punisher? More like Punishers — a whole army of them! Plus: The Guardians track the cosmic power of Korvac through time and space — along the way encountering the Fantastic Four, the Silver Surfer and the future Thor! And a major turning point in the life of Vance Astrovik! Who is Major Victory? Softcover, 504 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $59.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $31.95

Add to cart Near Mint $31.95

NOTE: Book 13 of the Iron Man Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1987-1988.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #215-232 and ANNUAL #9. Written by David Michelinie, Bob Layton and Barry Windsor-Smith. Art by Mark D. Bright, Bob Layton and Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Mark D. Bright and Bob Layton. Back Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. One of the most tumultuous eras in Iron Man history begins as Tony Stark goes after anyone and everyone wearing armor! Time for the Armored Avenger to start avenging! Tony Stark is back in the groove as Iron Man, from outer space to the ocean depths. But the new Stark Enterprises is on constant super-villain alert, under attack from familiar faces like Spymaster and new threats like the ethereal Ghost. And when Tony discovers that his technology has been stolen and abused, he declares war on anyone in armor! Iron Man's new ruthless streak brings him into conflict with the U.S. government, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers. And as his actions grow ever more extreme, he must battle an old friend in a new guise - Steve Rogers, aka the Captain! By the time the dust settles on these Armor Wars, the world might need a new Iron Man! Softcover, 496 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $45.00

Add to cart Near Mint $45.00

NOTE: Book 5 of the Astonishing X-Men Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2011.

1st printing. Collects The Invincible Iron Man (2008-2012) #500 (A story), 500.1, and 501-509; The Invincible Iron Man (2008-2012) Annual #1; and Fear Itself: Iron Man (2011) #7.3. Written by Matt Fraction. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico, Salvador Larroca, Frank D'Armata and Howard Chaykin. Cover by Salvador Larroca and Frank D'Armata. Back Cover by Joe Quesada. Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca's blockbuster INVINCIBLE IRON MAN run continues! Witness the life and times of Iron Man - past, present and future...and as seen through the eyes of his greatest foe! To defeat the Mandarin, the Armored Avenger will have to soar to never-before-seen heights, and he's not going alone. Three generations of Starks face their ultimate enemy, seventy-some years in the future - while in the present, Spider-Man joins Iron Man as he tries to fill in the blanks of his missing memory! Then, because it's not enough to remake one world with free and limitless energy, Stark Resilient takes on the challenge of remaking another: Asgard! But when Earth is gripped by FEAR ITSELF, and the avatars of the Serpent go on the rampage, prepare to find out: How resilient is Resilient? How strong is iron? Before it's all over, Tony's darkest secret is leaked to the world! Softcover, 416 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

NOTE: Book 3 of the Micronauts Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1981-1983.

1st printing. Collects The Micronauts (1979-1984 1st Series) #36-50. Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Gil Kane, Jackson "Butch" Guice, Keith Giffen, Steve Ditko, Luke McDonnell, Mike Vosburg, Greg LaRocque, John Garcia, Hawkins, Danny Bulanadi, Carl Potts, Al Milgrom, Carl Potts, and Jack Abel. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Danny Bulanadi. Back Cover by Gil Kane. The 70s sci-fi cult classic by Bill Mantlo returns, collected in paperback for the very first time! The original adventures of the Micronauts in the Marvel Universe continue! In this volume, they return to Earth only to find themselves in the X-Mens Danger Room with the killer metamorph Huntarr in hot pursuit. Their adventures on our world will take them to unexpected places, including a comic book store and into battle against Doctor Doom. And when an exploit with the Wasp leaves half the team seemingly lost, the killer Computrex and rotting Professor Prometheus may just finish off the rest of our heroes. Meanwhile, back on Homeworld, the corrupt Prince Argon closes his grasp on power and with it the rebel Lady Slug. When the Micronauts are drawn back to Homeworld to battle Argon, a shocking revelation leaves them unprepared for the fight ahead. Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $38.99

Add to cart Near Mint $38.99

NOTE: Book 4 of the New Avengers Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2008-2009.

1st printing. Collects The New Avengers (2005-2010 1st Series) #38-54 and Secret Invasion: Dark Reign (2008). Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos, David Mack, Jim Cheung, John Dell, Jay Leisten, Billy Tan, Danny Miki, Matt Banning (BATT), Alex Maleev, Bryan Hitch, Rain Beredo, David Aja, Dave Stewart, David Lopez, Alvaro Lopez, Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines, Morry Hollowell, Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales, Dave McCraig, Steve Epting, Greg Horn, Chris Bachalo, and Tim Townsend. Cover by Aleksi Briclot. Back Cover by Billy Tan and Matt Banning (BATT). A Secret Invasion by the Skrull Empire allows the cloud of a Dark Reign to fall across the Marvel Universe! The Avengers are trapped in the Savage Land, battling friend and foe, and Spider-Man heads to the one person in the entire place he knows he can trust: Ka-Zar! But is it really him? Nothing is certain, now that the Skrulls Secret Invasion has been exposed! Theres turmoil for Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, a major development in the life of Echo and seismic revelations on how the Skrull Empire was able to infiltrate Earth! But in the aftermath, with the alien invaders defeated, an unlikely savior takes control — and the New Avengers must deal with the consequences. Once they were Earths Mightiest Heroes. Now they live in the shadows, wanted and hunted by the law — a law whose name is…Norman Osborn! Plus: In the face of Doctor Stranges failure, the search for the Sorcerer Supreme begins! Softcover, 480 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Rick Veitch, longtime collaborator with Alan Moore on books like Swamp Thing and 1963, introduces his own bizarre take on the Cold War superhero. A nuclear strike is averted by the arrival of some disturbingly non-human superhumans. Story, art and lettering by Veitch. Also includes 1-page Puzz Fundles by Rick Grimes. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $44.99

Add to cart Near Mint $44.99

NOTE: Book 6 of the She-Hulk Epic Collection - Years Covered: – 1993-2002.

1st printing. Collects The Sensational She-Hulk (1989-1994) #51-60, Doc Samson (1996 1st Series) #1-4, The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) #441-442, Thing and She-Hulk: The Long Night (2002), and material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #123-126 and The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) #412. Written by Kelly Corvese, Scott Benson, Michael Eury, Sholly Fisch, Len Kaminski, Peter David, Dan Slott, Evan Skolnick, and Todd Dezago. Art by Dave Hoover, Tom Morgan, Todd Britton, Darren Auck, Patrick Olliffe, Dennis Jensen, Paul Pelletier, Ken Lashley, Roberto Flores, Angel Medina, Bryan Hitch, Steve Geiger, Andrew Wildman, Joe Bennett, Ivan Reis, Robert Campanella, Mike DeCarlo, Dave Cockrum, Art Nichols, Fred Fredericks, Barb Kaalberg, Steve Montano, Cam Smith, Brad Vancata, Robin Riggs, Paul Neary, Tom Wegrzyn, Jaime Mendoza, Robert Heddon, Dan Panosian, Ralph Cabrera, and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Pat Olliffe. Back Cover by Tom Morgan. The sensational She-Hulk meets the savage She-Hulk! What will Jen Walters make of her old self in a bizarre tale featuring the Gopher? Will she meet her untimely end at the hands of the Man-Elephant, her archfoe Titania or the ruthless Rumbler?! Which fallen heroes will She-Hulk meet in a tour of the afterlife? And can she somehow smash the fourth wall back to the land of the living?! You'd better hope so, because Jen has a court date - with a host of super villains! Plus: Shulkie battles the Bi-Beast alongside her cousin, the Hulk, and shares adventures with Doc Samson, the Thing and Nosferata, the Dark Princess! Softcover, 480 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $28.00

Add to cart Near Mint $28.00

NOTE: Book 6 of the Spider-Girl Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2004-2006.

1st printing. Collects Spider-Girl (1998-2006) #85-100 and Spider-Man Family (2005 1-Shot) #1. Written by Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe, and Ron Lim. Art by Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe, Ron Lim, Sal Buscema, Scott Koblish, and Norm Rapmund. Cover by 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! When an old enemy returns to destroy the Fantastic Five, Spider-Girl must join the children of the original FF on the last line of defense as the truth behind what happened to Sue Richards is revealed! Normie Osborn confronts Phil Urich, because the time has come for a new Green Goblin — but what are their plans to exploit the Venom Symbiote? And thanks to the man called Kaine, Spider-Girl has seen the future — and knows that she is destined to die at the hands of a Scrier! Will Felicity Hardys unexpected return as the Scarlet Spider help save Spider-Girl? Or will it doom her? And when the original Hobgoblin returns, Mayday goes back in black — and Spider-Man joins Spider-Girl for one last super-battle! Softcover, 400 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $49.99.

NOTE: Book 1 of the Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2015-2016.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Shadows And Secrets!" Collects Star Wars: Darth Vader (2015 Marvel) #1-12, #1 Director's Cut, and Star Wars: Darth Vader (2015 Marvel) Annual #1. Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Salvador Larroca and Leinil Francis Yu. Cover by Leinil Francis Yu. Back Cover by Salvador Larroca. STAR WARS DARTH VADER MODERN ERA EPIC COLLECTION SHADOWS AND SECRETS! 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! Softcover, 352 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Thor (1962-1996 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #260-280 and ANNUAL #6-7, and Marvel Preview (1975-1981 Magazine) #10. Written by Len Wein, Roy Thomas, Bill Mantlo, Don Glut, Don Thompson, Maggie Thompson, and Roger Stern. Art by Walt Simonson, John Buscema, Alan Kupperberg, Wayne Boring, Sal Buscema, Val Mayerik, Virgilio Redondo, Rudy Nebres, Tony DeZuniga, Ernie Chan, Joe Sinnott, Tom Palmer, Chic Stone, Pablo Marcos, Klaus Janson, and Jim Starlin. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Back Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. 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! Softcover, 520 pages, full color. Rated T NOTE: Book 9 of the Mighty Thor Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1977-1979. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Collects X-Men Chronicles (1995 Marvel) 1-2, Tales from the Age of Apocalypse (1996 X-Men), X-Man Minus 1 (1997), X-MAN '96 ANNUAL, Tales from the Age of Apocalypse (1997 Factor X), and Blink (2001) #1-4.

Written by JOHN FRANCIS MOORE, SCOTT LOBDELL, MARK WAID, FABIAN NICIEZA, LARRY HAMA, and WARREN ELLIS. Art by STEVE EPTING, TONY DANIEL, SALVADOR LARROCA, CHRIS BACHALO, ADAM and ANDY KUBERT, and JOE MADUREIRA. Cover by JOE MADUREIRA.

It begins here! The critically acclaimed, fan-favorite storyline that rocked the X-Men Universe to its core is collected across four volumes! In a cracked-mirror world ruled by the genocidal mutant despot Apocalypse, only one hope remains: Magneto and his Astonishing X-Men!

Softcover, 360 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Collects X-Men Chronicles (1995 Marvel) 1-2, Tales from the Age of Apocalypse (1996 X-Men), X-Man Minus 1 (1997), X-MAN '96 ANNUAL, Tales from the Age of Apocalypse (1997 Factor X), and Blink (2001) #1-4.

Written by JOHN FRANCIS MOORE, SCOTT LOBDELL, MARK WAID, FABIAN NICIEZA, LARRY HAMA, and WARREN ELLIS. Art by STEVE EPTING, TONY DANIEL, SALVADOR LARROCA, CHRIS BACHALO, ADAM and ANDY KUBERT, and JOE MADUREIRA. Cover by JOE MADUREIRA.

It begins here! The critically acclaimed, fan-favorite storyline that rocked the X-Men Universe to its core is collected across four volumes! In a cracked-mirror world ruled by the genocidal mutant despot Apocalypse, only one hope remains: Magneto and his Astonishing X-Men!

Softcover, 360 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

Book 2 of the X-Men Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1966-1968

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #24-45 and The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #53. Written by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich. Art by Werner Roth, Dick Ayers, Jack Sparling, Ross Andru, Don Heck, George Tuska, and John Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. Formative adventures of the original X-Men! Join Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel and Iceman in adventures from the days when Marvels merry mutants were the quirkiest quintet in comics and not yet than the worldwide wunderkinds they are today! This Epic Collection presents early classics including the first appearance of Banshee; the brief tenure of the sixth X-Man, Mimic; the complete Factor Three saga; the Origins of the X-Men feature exploring Professor Xs formation of the team; and the debut of new costumes. Then the X-Mens lives take their most tragic turn as their leader, Charles Xavier, is killed! Softcover, 520 pages, full color. Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

Add to cart Near Mint $35.00

NOTE: Book 4 of the Avengers West Coast Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1988-1989.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) #38-52 and Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) Annual #3-4, and material from Avengers Spotlight (1989-1991 Marvel) #23. Written by John Byrne, Steve Englehart, Mark Gruenwald, D.G. Chichester, Margaret Clark, Tom DeFalco, Ralph Macchio, Fabian Nicieza, Peter Sanderson, and Kieron Dwyer. Art by John Byrne, Al Milgrom, Ron Lim, Tom Morgan, Amanda Conner, Kieron Dwyer, Mike Manley, Galvin Curtis, Mark Bagley, Mike Machlan, Gerry Talaoc, Chris Ivy, Tony DeZuniga, Dave Hunt, Mike Gustovich, Karl Kesel, Keith Williams, and Terry Austin. Cover by 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! Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $28.00

Add to cart Near Mint $28.00

NOTE: Book 16 of the Captain America Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1990-1991.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #372-386 and ANNUAL #9-10. Written by Randall Frenz, Mark Gruenwald, D.G. Chichester, Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, Fabian Nicieza, Tom Defalco, and Ron Frenz. Art by Jim Valentino, Mark Bagley, Ron Lim, Mike Manley, Don Hudson, Chris Marrinan, Ron Frenz, Ron Wilson, Dan Panosian, Don Heck, James Brock, Larry Alexander, Sam de la Rosa, Mike DeCarlo, Danny Bulanadi, Dan Panosian, Tom Morgan, Bob Downs, Romeo Tanghal, D. Hedd, Bob Petrecca, Fred Fredericks, and Tim Dzon. Cover by Ron Lim, Jim Lee, and Matt Milla. Back Cover by Herb Trimpe. Back Cover by Herb Trimpe. 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?! Softcover, 512 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Book 10 of the Fantastic Four Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1976-1978

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #168-191, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #11, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #20, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) Annual #1, and material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974-1981) #11. Written by Roy Thomas, Len Wein, Bill Mantlo, Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter, Archie Goodwin, and Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Rich Buckler, Ron Wilson, Joe Sinnott, Sam Grainger, John Tartaglione, George Roussos, Dave Hunt, and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Collecting a fan-favorite era for Marvel's First Family, the Fantastic Four! Writers Roy Thomas and Len Wein, the artist brothers Buscema and breakout talent George Pérez are here to bring you some of the greatest Fantastic Four tales of the 1970s! The Thing cured! Luke Cage joins the team! Hulk vs. the Thing...and both of them vs. the FF! Galactus vs. the High Evolutionary! They're edge-of-your-seat adventures that prove why FANTASTIC FOUR is "The World's Greatest Comic Magazine!" Then, Reed Richards is replaced by his evil Counter-Earth counterpart! It's a saga so massive in scope that Thundra, Tigra, the Mad Thinker and Annihilus are pulled into it, while Reed battles for his life in the Negative Zone. Afterwards, with little time to rest, our heroes must battle through a series of struggles that could tear them apart forever! Softcover, 512 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $49.99.

NOTE: Book 15 of the Incredible Hulk Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1987-1988.

1st printing. Collects The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) #331-346 and The Incredible Hulk and the Thing: The Big Change GN (1987 Marvel Graphic Novel). Peter David and Jim Starlin. Art by Todd McFarlane, John Ridgway, Erik Larsen, Berni Wrightson, Kim DeMulder, Fred Fredericks, Pablo Marcos, Jim Sanders III, and Chris Ivy. Cover by Todd McFarlane. A truly incredible era! Writer Peter David's character-defining eleven-year stint on INCREDIBLE HULK kicks off with a fan-favorite collaboration with Todd McFarlane! Rick Jones' days as a rampaging Hulk are numbered, but only if Bruce Banner manages to force his own transformation into a gray-skinned goliath! As the Hulk's new status quo causes marital strife for Bruce and Betty, the Hulk battles the original X-Men - now calling themselves X-Factor - and squares off in a classic rematch with Wolverine! Plus: Bruce plans to destroy the government's stockpile of gamma bombs, but the newly restored Leader has a plan of his own that will spell disaster for the Hulk! And on an alien world, the Hulk and the Thing share an offbeat team-up! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $44.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Created by Carl Potts.

Written by Denny O' Neil. Art by Carl Potts and Terry Austin.

Along with a team of comic book legends - Dennis O'Neil, Terry Austin, and Marie Severin - Carl Potts presents an awe-inspiring and gloriously illustrated tale set in nineteenth-century Japan, a land of noble and serene dragons. But when a sect of deranged monks begin training the huge reptiles to kill in Northern California, only an aging samurai and a half-American ninja stand in their way. Last of the Dragons combines an exciting, action-packed story with fascinating elements of Chinese and Japanese mythology and philosophy.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.99

Add to cart Near Mint $29.99

NOTE: Book 4 of the Micronauts Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1983-1984.

1st printing. Collects The Micronauts (1979-1984 1st Series) #51-59. Written by Bill Mantlo and Peter B. Gillis. Art by Jackson "Butch" Guice, Kelley Jones, Danny Bulanadi, Sam Grainger, and Bruce Patterson. Cover by Jackson "Butch" Guice. Micronauts auteur Bill Mantlo concludes his legendary run with Jackson Guice's scintillating artwork! The final issues of the Micronauts original series are collected in this Epic Collection, book that features the Micronauts at war with Baron Karza in final battle for the fate of Homeworld. Led by Commander Rann and Marionette, the Micronauts have lost dearly in their battle against the wicked Karza. With those closest to them among the casualties, can our heroes summon what it takes to win? With new teammates Fireflyte and Devil by their side, they might have a fighting chance. Bill Mantlo and Butch Guice bid adieu to Homeworld, but the Final Voyages creative team of Peter B. Gillis and Kelley Jones begin to chart their course for the last legendary leg of the Micronauts glory days! Softcover, 344 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $42.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $38.99

Add to cart Near Mint $38.99

NOTE: Book 5 of the Micronauts Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1984-1986.

1st printing. Collects Micronauts The New Voyages (1984-1986) #1-20. Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Kelley Jones, Howard Bender, Rod Whigham, Danny Bulanadi, Bruce Patterson, Pat Redding, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Cover by Jackson "Butch" Guice and Arthur Adams. Back Cover by Michael Golden. The original years of Marvels Micronauts saga concludes with this Epic Collection volume! In the aftermath of the Micronauts all-out war against Baron Karza for the fate of Homeworld, our heroes set out on a new voyage of exploration throughout the Microverse. Its a bold era of sci-fi, with a new creative team at the helm: Strikeforce: Morituri co-creator Peter B. Gillis as writer and future Batman legend Kelley Jones at the drawing board. Commander Rann and his crew, including Marionette, Bug, Biotron and Acroyear, unite with new allies Solitaire and Scion, encounter new civilizations and uncover profound secrets of the universe, most especially the secrets of the Makers. An epic saga that holds a special place in Marvel history concludes here! Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

NOTE: Book 5 of the Moon Knight Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1989-1991.

1st printing. Collects Marc Spector: Moon Knight (1989-1994) #8-25 and material from The Punisher (1987-1995 2nd Series) Annual #2. Written by Mike Baron, Chuck Dixon, and Howard Mackie. Art by Bill Reinhold, Sal Velluto, Mark Bagley, Tom Palmer, Keith Williams, and Chris Ivy. Cover by Mark Bagley. Back Cover by Bill Reinhold. Crimes from his mercenary past return to haunt Moon Knight in this thrilling Epic Collection that concludes one of Moon Knight's most popular eras! As Acts of Vengeance from a dark alliance of villains wreak havoc on the Marvel Universe, Moon Knight deals with chaos on the streets - and faces unfamiliar foes including Flag-Smasher, Killer Shrike and the Ringer! Marc Spector joins deadly mercenaries to free Burunda from its ruthless dictator: his old nemesis, Bushman! But the lethal Arsenal is out to kill them both! Then, Marc's history catches up with him as he's put on trial, accused of murder! No matter what the jury decides, the shadowy Secret Empire will declare a death sentence! To take down this sinister organization, Moon Knight will need some help from Spider-Man and the Punisher - but soon it will be time for payback on whoever tried to ruin Marc's life! Softcover, 472 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $31.95

Add to cart Near Mint $31.95

NOTE: Book 4 of the New Mutants Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1986-1987.

1st printing. Collects The New Mutants (1983-1991 1st Series) #45-54, The New Mutants (1983-1991 1st Series) Annual #3, and Fallen Angels (1987) #1-8. Written by Chris Claremont and Jo Duffy. Art by Jackson "Butch" Guice, Bret Blevins, Kevin Nowlan, Alan Davis, Rick Leonardi, Kerry Gammill, Marie Severin, Joe Staton, Sal Buscema, Kyle Baker, P. Craig Russell, Val Mayerik, John Beatty, Kevin Nowlan, Paul Neary, Dan Green, Tom Palmer, Tony DeZuniga, and Terry Austin. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Tom Palmer. Back Cover by Bret Blevins. Amidst the boom of X-Men mania, spinoff group the New Mutants forms a new team of their own - the Fallen Angels! The world's hate and fear is brought to bear when tragedy strikes at the local high school after a mutant student is bullied for being different - and the devastation continues the events of the Mutant Massacre rock our young heroes! Then, the New Mutants fast-forward to the world of tomorrow - and it ain't pretty! Join the best young mutantkind has to offer as they face evil future versions of themselves, mutant-hunting Sentinels, a rebellion in Limbo and the Hellfire Club and their teenage Hellions! But what about Sunspot and Warlock? They're hanging out with Madrox, Siryn, Boom-Boom, the Vanisher and...Devil Dinosaur?! What wonders await these Fallen Angels in the paradise of Coconut Grove? Softcover, 496 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.

NOTE: Book 3 of the Thunderbolts Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1999-2000.

1st printing. Collects Thunderbolts (1997-2012 Marvel) #26-41, Thunderbolts (1997-2012 Marvel) Annual #2000, and The Avengers (1998-2004 3rd Series) Annual #2000. Written by Kurt Busiek, Joe Casey, and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Mark Bagley, Leonardo Manco, Norm Breyfogle, Richard Howell, Scott Hanna, Greg Adams, Al Vey, and Richard Howell. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. Back Cover by Gregg Schigiel, Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, and Tanya & Richard Horie. Marvel's villains turned heroes continue their quest for redemption! For the good of his team, MACH-1 gave up his liberty to atone for his sins. Now he's in prison, surrounded by the super villains who used to be his peers - and who now want him dead! Meanwhile, the Thunderbolts have a new leader in Hawkeye, a new headquarters, a new ship and a new mission: to prove themselves as heroes by taking down the biggest villains at large! But with Graviton next on their list, will Archangel join the team? Citizen V returns, the T-Bolts have a rematch with the Hulk, and Scourge targets Baron Zemo - and you won't believe the identity of the new Beetle! Clint Barton leads the TBolts into hell and back for a fallen Avenger - but when he locks lips with Moonstone, there's only one word for it: uh-oh! Plus: Enter, Sandman! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.

1st printing. Collects Spider-Man: The Arachnis Project (1994) #6, Web of Spider-Man (1985-1995 1st Series) #118-119, Spider-Man (1990-1998) #52-53, Venom: Separation Anxiety (1994) #1-4, Venom: Carnage Unleashed (1995) #1-4, Venom: Sinner Takes All (1995) #1-4 (A stories) and #5, Uncanny Origins (1996) #7 and Venom subplot pages..

Cover by Andrew Wildman. Back Cover by Steven Butler.

Separation anxiety for Eddie Brock and Venom!

The sinister symbiote finds himself caught in the web of Spider-Man's clone, the Scarlet Spider! But when the battle leads to Eddie and his other being separated, can they find a way to escape captivity and reunite - or will the Life Foundation symbiotes stand in their way? Venom will need to be back at full strength when a hit video game provides Cletus Kasady with the opportunity to unleash Carnage once more! And when killer vigilante Sin-Eater strikes, Eddie's ex-wife is caught in the crossfire.

To survive, must she become the bride of Venom?

Softcover, 496 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 5 of the Venom Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1994-1995.

Credits:

Written by Mike Lackey, Terry Kavanagh, Howard Mackie, Larry Hama, Bob Budiansky, and Marv Wolfman.

Art by Andrew Wildman, Steve Butle, Tom Lyle, Ron Randall, Greg Luzniak, Ted Halsted, Dave Hoover, Gabriel Gecko, Stephen Baskerville, Randy Emberlin, Scott Hanna, Sam de la Rosa, Jimmy Palmiotti, Rus Sever, Ken Branch, Jeff Albrecht, Ralph Cabrera, Mark McKenna, Art Nichols, Joe Rubinstein, Scott Koblish, and Bill Anderson.

Cover price $44.99.

NOTE: Book 12 of the X-Men Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1984-1985.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #189-198, The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) Annual #8, X-Men and Alpha Flight (1985) #1-2 and Nightcrawler (1985 1st Series) #1-4. Written by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. Art by John Romita, Jr., Steve Leialoha, Paul Smith, Barry Windsor-Smith, Dave Cockrum, Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Swords and sorcery, mutant style! Finding themselves in the middle of a barbarian nightmare, can the X-Men, Avengers and Spider-Man restore the world? Things are no less mystical for the X-Men and Alpha Flight when the trickster god Loki offers a gift to the people of Earth - but, big surprise, it comes with a price! And blade in hand, Nightcrawler swashbuckles his way through an other-dimensional solo adventure! Enough fantasy for you? How about sci-fi, courtesy of Lockheed the Space Dragon and the time-tossed future Sentinel known as Nimrod? And for fans of good, old-fashioned super heroics, Power Pack meets Wolverine - and the Juggernaut's back in town! Softcover, 512 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $37.00

Add to cart Near Mint $37.00

NOTE: Book 10 of the Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1977-1978.

1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #165-185, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Annual #11, Nova (1976-1979 1st Series) #12, and Mighty Marvel Calendar (1975-1981) #1978. Written by Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Bill Mantlo, Archie Goodwin, and Scott Edelman. Art by Ross Andru, Don Perlin, John Romita, Jr., Sal Buscema, Mike Esposito, Jim Mooney, Frank Giacoia, Tony DeZuniga, Al Milgrom, and Bob McLeod. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Back Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. J. Jonah Jameson has uncovered proof that Peter Parker is Spider-Man - and that's just the beginning of the web-slinger's problems! Dinosaurs are fighting the Lizard on Broadway. Doctor Faustus plots to drive our hero insane. And the Molten Man and Punisher are back in town! That's just another day in the Big Apple for Spider-Man! But when the Green Goblin returns, all bets are off! Spider-Man's secret identity, the lives of Aunt May and Mary Jane - everything is on the line! Also featuring a team-up with Nova, the first appearance of Rocket Racer, the return of the crime boss Silvermane, an Annual with more spiders than men...and Peter Parker proposes to Mary Jane! Will she accept? Softcover, 520 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

NOTE: Book 17 of the Captain America Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1991-1992.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #387-397 and The Adventures of Captain America (1991) #1-4. Written by Mark Gruenwald and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Rik Levins, Larry Alexander, Kevin Maguire, Kevin West, Dan Panosian, Steve Carr, Danny Bulanadi, Bud LaRosa, Joe Rubenstein, Terry Austin, and Tom Christopher. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. Back Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. 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! Softcover, 472 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $40.00

Add to cart Near Mint $40.00

NOTE: Book 2 of the Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1974-1975.

1st printing. Collects The Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #12-25, Giant Size Defenders (1974) #1-4, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #6-7, and material from Mystery Tales (1952-1957 Atlas) #21, World of Fantasy (1956-1959) #11 and Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #9. Written by Len Wein, Steve Gerber, Tony Isabella, Chris Claremont, Jim Starlin, Stan Lee, Bill Everett, Steve Ditko, Dennis O'Neil, Larry Lieber, and Paul S. Newman. Art by Sal Buscema, Jim Starlin, Gil Kane, George Tuska, Don Heck, Jack Kirby, Bill Everett, Steve Ditko, Bob Powell, Angelo Torres, Doug Wildley, Klaus Janson, Mike Esposito, Vince Colletta, Jack Abel, Al Milgrom, Dan Green, Sal Trapani, Dan Adkins, Jim Mooney, Don Newton, Bob McLeod, and Dick Ayers. Cover by John Buscema and Mike Esposito. Back Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Defenders, comicdom's No. 1 non-team, are back - and things are about to get weird in all the best ways! As we begin, the Defenders confront Nebulon and the other-dimensional Squadron Sinister. It's an encounter that will bring Nighthawk into the fold and change the team forever! Magneto and his Ultimate Mutant strike, the Wrecking Crew debuts, Luke Cage and Daredevil join up, and Valkyrie continues the search for answers to her fractured identity! Then, Steve Gerber takes the writing reins, injecting the series with knowing absurdity and cutting social commentary in the form of the bizarre Headmen and the bigoted Sons of the Serpent! Gerber crafted challenging stories that set the tone for the Defenders going forward - and define them even today! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

First printing. (W/A/CA) Raffaele Ienco Hitmen and mercenaries from around the globe are ordered by the President to bring down an eighteen-year-old super assassin named Song - but she's going to turn the tables on them - and every kill is going to be epic! Song has trained for years into adulthood to take revenge on the man responsible for her parents' deaths - the man who has just been elected President! Cover price $2.99.