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NOTE: Book 16 of the Avengers Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1986-1987.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #264-277, Alpha Flight (1983-1994 1st Series) #39, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) Annual #15 and Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) Annual #1. Written by Roger Stern, Bill Mantlo, Danny Fingeroth, Jim Shooter, Mark Bright, and Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema, Tom Palmer, David Ross, Whilce Portacio, Steve Ditko and Klaus Janson, Mark Bright and Geof Isherwood. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. 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 teams home — and wins! And as if that wasnt enough, Earths Mightiest Heroes must survive the climax of SECRET WARS II, and a battle for the ages between Kang and Immortus! The Sub-Mariners membership leads to public protests, but that wont stop the Avengers and Alpha Flight from lending a hand during Attumas assault on Atlantis. Meanwhile an old friend turns enemy: Whats gotten into Quicksilver? Two teams of Avengers will assemble to find out! Softcover, 456 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

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 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.

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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 2 of the Ghost Rider Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1975-1978.

1st printing. Collects Ghost Rider (1973-1983 1st Series) #12-28, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #8, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #138, Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #58, Marvel Premiere (1972-1981) #28, material from Marvel Tales (1964-1994 Marvel) #255. Written by Tony Isabella, Jim Shooter, Steve Gerber, Bill Mantlo, Marv Wolfman, Gerry Conway, Don Glut, Chris Claremont, Roger McKenzie, and Scott Lobdell. Art by Frank Robbins, Don Heck, Sal Buscema, George Tuska, Bob Brown, John Byrne, Gil Kane, Don Perlin, Tom Sutton, Vince Evans, Vince Colletta, Mike Esposito, Jim Mooney, Sam Grainger, Keith Pollard, Don Newton, Dan Green, Pablo Marcos, Tony DeZuniga, Owen McCarron, Steve Gan, Phil Sheehy. Cover by Gil Kane and Steve Leialoha. Back Cover by Ernie Chan. One of the biggest stars to come out of the 1970s era of Marvel continues his Epic Collection journey - the Spirit of Vengeance, Ghost Rider! In his second Epic Collection, Ghost Rider faces a myriad of adversaries - from the awesome Orb and the Gladiator, to the Eel and the Enforcer! The Rider travels across the America's backroads and the supernatural worlds beyond. They will bring him into the realm of the mystical Dr. Druid and into a team-up with Hawkeye and Two-Gun Kid against the fearsome Manticore! And with Karen Page in Ghost Rider's cast, Daredevil enters the fray in a crossover classic drawn by John Byrne! Also featuring the fearsome joining of Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Morbius and Werewolf by Night as the Legion of Monsters! Softcover, 408 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.

NOTE: Book 20 of the Incredible Hulk Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1993-1994.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #407-419 and ANNUAL #20, Hulk: Future Imperfect (1992) #1-2, Incredible Hulk Ashcan (1994), and material from Marvel Holiday Special 1993/1994. Written by Peter David, Jerry Novick, Frank Lovece and Barry Dutter. Art by Gary Frank, Paul Pelletier, George Perez, Roger Cruz, Ron Lim, Salvador Larroca, Stuart Immonen, Kevin Kobasic, Phil Felix, Scott Benefiel, Cam Smith, Brad Vancata, Bill Anderson, John Lowe, Philip Moy and Mike Christian. Cover by Gary Frank and Cam Smith. Back Cover by George Perez. Witness the Incredible Hulk's terrifying future! Could our hero truly be destined to rule a ravaged world with a gamma fist as the despotic Maestro?! Or can a time-torn Bruce Banner change his own nightmarish fate? One of the greatest Hulk tales ever told fully earns its Epic status! Plus: more adventures with Bruce, Rick Jones and the Pantheon! A monster at Loch Ness - but not the one Hulk went looking for! A showdown with Nick Fury! A royal rumble with Madman! Hulk and She-Hulk double-team the Bi-Beast! Silver Surfer and the Starjammers join the intergalactic Troyjan War! And Rick is getting married...if he can survive his bachelor party! Softcover, 504 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $38.99

Add to cart Near Mint $38.99

NOTE: Book 8 of the Iron Man Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1978-1980.

1st printing. Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #115-139. Written by David Michelinie, Bob Layton, Bill Mantlo, Peter John Palmer, Jim Shooter, and Roger Stern. Art by John Romita, Jr., Jerry Bingham, Bob Layton, John Byrne, Carmine Infantino, Sal Buscema, Alan Weiss, Bob Wiacek, Dan Green, Tom Palmer, Joe Rubinstein, Eduardo Barreto, Ricardo Villamonte, Al Gordon, and Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob Layton. Back Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. The trio of David Michelinie, Bob Layton and John Romita Jr. make comics history in this iconic run! A new era begins for Iron Man — and for comics! Visionary creators Bob Layton, David Michelinie and John Romita Jr. launch a character-defining run that proves Tony Stark is far more than a technological genius. Starks true strength shines through perseverance in the face of personal demons and relentless enemies. This groundbreaking era also introduces a dynamic new cast — including Jim Rhodes, the future War Machine — and showcases bold new Iron Man armors. While the Michelinie/Layton/Romita Jr. collaboration reaches its emotional peak with Demon in a Bottle, the saga soars even further with epic clashes against Titanium Man, the All-Devourer and Madame Masque! Guest-starring the Hulk in a three-issue conflict between armor and raw power! Softcover, 480 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

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.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Something Epic (2023 Image) #1-7. Story and art by Szymon Kudranski. Translated by Atom Morwill. IMAGINATION IS REAL. Outside our perception, creative thought takes physical form, with only a handful of individuals known as Epics able to interact with this wondrous hidden world. But for fourteen-year-old Danny Dillon, accepting these responsibilities himself won't be easy-or safe. Lose yourself in a world of endless fantasy and creativity, where superheroes, monsters, magical creatures, and cartoon characters live and breathe alongside us. Fan-favorite Spawn and Punisher artist SZYMON KUDRANSKI introduces a world where the only limitation is your imagination. Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $17.99.

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 3 of the Spider-Man/Deadpool Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2019-2020.

1st printing. Collects Spider-Man/Deadpool (2016-2019) #33-50. Written by Robbie Thompson. Art by Matt Horak, Nick Roche, Jim Towe,Scott Hanna, Sean Parsons, Scott Hepburn, Flaviano, Cam Smith, Livesay, and Keith Champagne. Cover by Dave Johnson. The Epic Collection series featuring the wacky team-ups of Spider-Man and Deadpool continues! It's the Planet of the 'Pools! But what dark technology from the secret recesses of S.H.I.E.L.D. history powers this army of LMDeadpools? And what does it have to do with Mary and Richard Parker, the Amazing Spider-Parents? Then, to defeat the Faux-pool who took his ability to walk, Old Man Parker will have to make a decision that alters his future - and our present! And meet the Master Matrix: They might be the most powerful android on Earth, but they're a total amateur at personhood. Who better to teach them how to be a human being than...Spider-Man and Deadpool? Plus: Peter and Wade share a road trip that ends up in the Negative Zone, face-to-face with Blastaar the Living Bomb-Burst! But who is the new, mysterious and omnipotent villain who has somehow restored the fourth wall? And if he can stop Deadpool from seeing and talking to the readers, what else can he do?! Softcover, 416 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $23.00

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $28.00

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.

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $37.00

Add to cart Very Fine $39.99

Add to cart Very Fine $39.99

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 Very Fine $31.50

NOTE: Book 14 of the Amazing Spider-Man Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2011.

1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1998-2013 2nd Series) #648 (A story), 649-662, and 654.1. Written by Dan Slott, Fred Van Lente, Rob Williams, Christos Gage, and Frank Tieri. Art by Humberto Ramos, Carlos Cuevas, Joseph M. Damon, Victor Olazaba, Neil Edwards, Scott Hanna, Stefano Caselli, Paulo Siqueira, Ronan Cliquet, Roland Paris, Greg Adams, Marcos Martin, Ty Templeton, Nuno Plati, Javier Pilido, Mike McKone, Reilly Brown, Javier Rodriguez, Lee Garbett, and Alejandro Sicat. Cover by Humberto Ramos. Back Cover by Marcos Martin. 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. Hes 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! Softcover, 512 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.

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.

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

2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings. 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 $40.00

Add to cart Near Mint $44.99

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 Very Fine $26.00

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 (1968 1st Series) #183, [Prince Namor, the] Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) #22 and #34-35, The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #126, Marvel Feature (1971-1973 1st Series) #1-3, The Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #1-11, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #116-118 and material from The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #115.

Written by Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, and Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema, Gene Colan, Herb Trimpe, Ross Andru, Bob Brown, Marie Severin, Don Heck, Jim Mooney, Tom Palmer, Johnny Craig, Bill Everett, Frank Giacoia, John Verpoorten, Frank McLaughlin, Frank Bolle, and Mike Esposito. Cover by Neal Adams. Back Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia.

The day of the Defenders has come!

Roy Thomas joined his Titans Three of the Incredible Hulk, the Sub-Mariner and the Silver Surfer together with Doctor Strange to create comics' greatest "non-team," the Defenders! They don't rely on bylaws and butlers like other teams. They join together in moments of utmost crisis to face inenemies! But when they encounter heroes of a more conventional stripe, it's war - the watershed hero vs. hero Avengers/Defenders War, no less!

The original Defenders are soon joined by Hawkeye and Valkyrie and face Dormammu, the Enchantress, Loki, the sorcerer Cyrus Black and the horror of the Nameless One in this historic Epic Collection!

Softcover, 480 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE: Book 1 of the Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1969-1973.

Cover price $44.99.

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 11 of the Fantastic Four Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1977-1980.

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #192-214 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #12-13. Written by Len Wein, Roger Slifer, Keith Pollard, Bill Mantlo, and Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Keith Pollard, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, John Byrne, Bob Hall, Joe Sinnott, Dave Hunt, Pablo Marcos, Frank Giacoia, Al Milgrom, Frank Springe, and Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. Fantastic Four celebrates its 200th issue of the innovation and excitement that led to the birth of the Marvel Universe! The Fantastic Four have split up! You might worry that we'll have to come up with a new title for this book, but no, the evil machinations of Doctor Doom will reunite the Marvel's First Family for an FF #200 extravaganza! Who is Doom's son? How does he have the FF's powers? It's a fight to the finish in Latveria. The FF also confront the Skrulls, but they'll have to do it as their older selves after an aging weapon advances them to death's door. The talents of Marv Wolfman, Keith Pollard, Sal Buscema and John Byrne keep the story feisty, the art spry and the adventure fantastic. How could it not be when the world devourer Galactus enters the fray with a new herald? Softcover, 520 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $38.99

Add to cart Near Mint $38.99

Book 26 of the Fantastic Four Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1996-1997.

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1996 2nd Series) #1-12, Avengers (1996 2nd Series) #12, Iron Man (1996 2nd Series) #12, Captain America (1996 2nd Series) #12, material from Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) #450. Written by Jim Lee, Brandon Choi, Peter David, Walt Simonson, Jeph Loeb, and Scott Lobdell. Art by Jim Lee, Mike Deodato, Jr., Brett Booth, Ron Lim, Michael Ryan, Ed Benes, Joe Bennett, Anthony Winn, Terry Shoemaker, Mike S. Miller, Scott Williams, JD, Tom McWeeney, Deodato Studios, Homage Studios, Alex Garner, Lucian Rizzo, John Tighe, Sal Regla, Mark Irwin, Richard Bennett, Norm Rapmund, Saleem Crawford, and Armando Durruthy. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Marvels First Family — reimagined by some of the industry's hottest talents! In 1996, superstar creators of the day teamed up to reinvent and reinvigorate Marvel mainstays Captain America, Iron Man, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. Seemingly killed off in the mainstream Marvel Universe, these classic heroes were reborn with bold new looks on a brave new world, their origins re-envisioned with a raw vitality and contemporary sensibility! The newly transformed Fantastic Four faces menaces from the Earth, the sea...and the nation of Latveria! But even the Mole Man, Namor and Doctor Doom himself pale before the threat of Galactus and his Heralds! Featuring the Heroes Reborn versions of the Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D. and more! Softcover, 488 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

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.

NOTE: Book 2 of the Micronauts Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1980-1981.

1st printing. Collects The Micronauts (1979-1984 1st Series) #21-35, The Micronauts (1979-1984 1st Series) Annual #2 and material from Marvel Preview (1975-1981 Magazine) #4 and 7. Written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick. Art by Pat Broderick, Val Mayerik, Steve Ditko, Ed Hannigan, Keith Giffen, Rich Buckler, Danny Bulanadi, Armando Gil, P. Craig Russell, and Rick Bryant. Cover by Bob Layton. Back Cover by Michael Golden. "The 70s sci-fi cult classic by Bill Mantlo returns, collected in paperback for the very first time! Bill Mantlo and stunning new series artist Pat Broderick continue the original adventures of the Micronauts in the Marvel Universe! In this Epic Collection, our freedom fighters will join forces with S.H.I.E.L.D. in a war with Hydra, but first they'll have to survive life on Earth, a place designed for heroes a bit larger than their micro-scale. Meanwhile, back in the Microverse, an evil returns, but it won't take a form the Micronauts expect. Victory with over adversary won't come without a price as a Micronaut falls and another must make a tragic choice that will forever change his world. This volume concludes with Mantlo's blockbuster origin of the Microverse, co-starring Doctor Strange and featuring the introduction of Devil and Fireflyte! Softcover, 464 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $49.99.

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 $49.99

Add to cart Near Mint $49.99

NOTE: Book 7 of the Spider-Girl Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2006-2007.

1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Girl (2006-2009) #0-15. Written by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. Art and cover by Ron Frenz. Peter Parker and Mary Janes fan-favorite daughter stars in her second spectacular series! May Mayday Parker learns she cant escape her great responsibilities and returns to the web-slinging life! But that decision may prove fatal for one of her closest friends when an assassin hunting Spider-Girl targets all the teenage girls volunteering at St. Andrews Shelter! Meanwhile, Peter and Mary Jane Parker struggle to accept their daughters recent decision, and Spider-Girl finds herself torn between friendship and justice when one of the Ladyhawks embarks on a mission of vengeance! But when Carnage is reborn and targets the Parker family, May comes to the shocking realization that the symbiotes new host is someone she knows! And Spider-Girl is caught in the middle of a war between the Black Tarantula and the Hobgoblin! Softcover, 384 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $49.99.

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.

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 $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 Very Fine $24.00

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.

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 $21.00

NOTE: Book 1 of the Incredible Hulk Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1962-1965.

3rd Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #1-6, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #12 and 25-26, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1-3 and 5, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #14, and material from Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #59 and Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #112. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, and Chic Stone. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Back Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. The beginnings of one of Marvel's most famous faces, the Incredible Hulk! Dr. Robert Bruce Banner may look like a mild-mannered scientist, but after being caught in a gamma-bomb explosion, he became the unstoppable engine of destruction known as the Hulk! Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's atomic update on the Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde paradigm mixed the might of giant monsters with Cold War intrigue and psychological drama. Decades later, it's a formula that still has readers clamoring for more! For the first time, this Epic Collection follows Hulk's every adventure: his original series, his time fighting alongside - and against - the Avengers, his first confrontation with the Thing, encounters with Spider-Man and Ant-Man, and a mythic battle with Thor! Softcover, 392 pages, full color. Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $41.00

Add to cart Near Mint $41.00

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 $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 $28.00

Add to cart Near Mint $28.00

NOTE: Book 1 of the Micronauts Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1979-1980.

1st printing. Collects The Micronauts (1979-1984 1st Series) #1-20 and The Micronauts (1979-1984 1st Series) Annual #1. Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Michael Golden, Howard Chaykin, Steve Ditko, Pat Broderick, Joe Rubinstein, Al Milgrom, Bob McLeod, and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Back Cover by Michael Golden. One of the most beloved Marvel comics of the 1970s, in paperback for the first time! Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden made THE MICRONAUTS a Marvel Comics hit defined by a cosmic scope, high-stakes drama and a hearty helping of fun. At the heart of the Micronauts saga was a world torn asunder: Baron Karza has taken over Homeworld, a microscopic planet in the throes of rebellion. Those who don't die at Karza's hands wind up in his Body Banks, their limbs and organs plundered as a horrifying new currency for planetary elites. Society's only hope is a randomly formed group of freedom fighters - or was the formation of the Micronauts random? The enigmatic Time Traveler holds a secret that might just be Homeworld's salvation! Softcover, 456 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $49.99.

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.

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Super-Human!" Collects Ultimates (2002 1st Series) #1-13. Written by Mark Millar. Art by Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, and Paul Neary. Cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary. The visionary introduction of the 21st-century reimagining of the Avengers! The old order has fallen, and people are scared. Nick Fury, head of the elite espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., has a unique solution: put some of these bizarre characters on his payroll! His grand idea: a small but lethal army known as the Ultimates, created to protect us all from the rising threats to mankind! Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Giant Man and the Wasp assemble - but when the Hulk rampages through NYC and one member turns on another, is the team doomed from the start? Black Widow, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver join the action - and the Ultimates uncover a clandestine alien infiltration of Earth decades in the making! Softcover, 368 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.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

NOTE: Book 14 of the Wolverine Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2001-2002.

1st printing. Collects Collects Wolverine(1988-2003 1st Series) #159-172 and Wolverine (1988-2003 1st Series) Annual 2000 and 2001. Written by Frank Tieri and Matt Nixon. Art and Cover by Sean Chen. The shadow of Weapon X once again falls over Wolverine! The sadistic agency that implanted Wolverine's Adamantium skeleton has returned! It begins with a series of unsettling dreams, but Logan's nightmares soon become reality. Imprisoned and accused of killing a senator, Wolverine is "rescued" by the resurrected Weapon X Program - but what's really going on? Which other faces from Wolverine's past are being targeted for forcible recruitment? And what is the disturbing secret of Weapon X's new Director? Plus: Wolverine faces Mr. X, a martial-arts master with a fetish for death and an obsession to become "the best there is;" battles his way through a bloody Madripoor tournament featuring some of the deadliest fighters in the Marvel Universe; and deals with the threats of Bloodscream, Mauvais, the Wendigo - and his undead former mentor Ogun! Guest-starring Alpha Flight and the Beast! Softcover, 448 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $38.99

Add to cart Near Mint $38.99

NOTE: Book 5 of the Wolverine Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1991-1992.

1st printing. Collects Wolverine (1988-2003 1st Series) #51-68, Ghost Rider/Wolverine/Punisher: Hearts of Darkness (1991), and material from Marvel Holiday Special (1993 Marvel) #2. Written by Howard Mackie, Larry Hama, Fabian Nicieza, and D.G. Chichester. Art by John Romita, Jr., Andy Kubert, Marc Silvestri, Darick Robertson, Dave Hoover, Mark Texiera, Mark Pacella, Steve Biasi, Michael Golden, Klaus Janson, Dan Green, Don Hudson, Joe Rubinstein, Keith Williams, Hilary Barta, Al Milgrim, Dan Panosian, Scott Hanna, and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Andy Kubert. Back Cover by Darick Robertson and Joe Rubinstein. Solo adventures of your favorite X-Man — at the height of his popularity! When Jubilee thinks she sees Wolverine sharing a late-night rendezvous with Jean Grey in a seedy motel, she's relieved to discover there's more to the story than meets the eye — a lot more! Like Logan, Mystique and Spiral teaming up against Mojo with the universe at stake! Wolvie joins Nightcrawler to fend off an alien invasion, and Gambit helps out against the ninjas of the Hand — but Logan faces the hardest decision of his life when Mariko is poisoned with blowfish toxin! Wolverine needs a radical new look to infiltrate a group of environmental extremists, but his stolen memories continue to plague him. With someone targeting the still-living members of Weapon X, he may never be able to escape his past. And an attempt by Professor X to unlock Logans mind could unleash the killer within! Plus: Wolverine teams up with the Punisher and Ghost Rider to face the demonic threat of Blackheart! Softcover, 496 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 21 of the X-Men Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1992-1993.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #289-296, X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #10-16, X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #84-86 and X-Force (1991 1st Series) #16-18. Written by Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Peter David, and Jim Lee. Art by Whilce Portacio, Jim Lee, Tom Raney, Rurik Tyler, Art Thibert, Brandon Peterson, Jae Lee, Andy Kubert, Greg Capullo, Mark Texeira, Scott Williams, Hilary Barta, Joe Rubinstein, Al Milgrom, Terry Austin, Mark Pennington, Harry Candelario, Bob Wiacek, Karl Altstaetter, Dan Panosian, and Trevor Scott. Cover by Jim Lee and Bob Wiacek. Back Cover by Andy Kubert and Mark Pennington. Mutantkind marked for X-cution! Life is as volatile as ever for the X-Men as Storm and Forge's romance reaches a dramatic turning point, and the fates of the Morlocks and Mikhail Rasputin collide! Meanwhile, Mojo pits mutant against mutant, and secrets from Professor X's past are revealed! But when Cyclops and Phoenix are kidnapped - and Cable seemingly assassinates Xavier - the X-Men, X-Factor and X-Force go to war...with each other! Witness epic battles around the globe and on the moon as Mister Sinister's subtle plan of vengeance on Apocalypse unfolds. And prepare for major revelations about the true identities of Cable and his twisted doppelganger, Stryfe!

Featuring blood, angst, sacrifice and great big guns as Marvel's mutant families dance to the villains' twisted tune! Softcover, 520 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.