Marvel Universe comic books issue 1

1st printing. By Brenden Deneen. Cover by Stephanie Hans. When the Kree Empire is assimilated by the techno-organic Phalanx, Star-Lord gathers his allies in a desperate effort to stop the threat from absorbing the whole galaxy. Against insurmountable odds the Guardians must find the only beings strong enough to stop the all-consuming Phalanx spreading across the stars. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 320 pages, Text Only. Cover price $26.99.

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Written by Mike O'Sullivan and The Ohotmu Team. Cover by Mike Del Mundo and Dave Johnson. Agent Peggy Carter and S.H.I.E.L.D. return for new adventures, and the MCU Guidebooks follow every step of the way! Our comprehensive coverage of the fan-favorite Marvel Studios films and Marvel Television shows continues as we profile Director Phil Coulson's team - and Agent Carter's 1940s precursor, the SSR! With fact sheets, show-to-comic comparisons and behind-the-scenes production art and stills, this fantastic flipbook is packed with profiles and updates on Director Coulson, Agent Daisy Johnson, Agent Melinda May, Agent Leo Fitz, Agent Jemma Simmons, Lance Hunter, Agent Bobbi Morse, Agent Alphonso Mackenzie, Lincoln Campbell, 'Yo-Yo' Rodriguez, Grant Ward, Hive, Gideon Malick and Lash! And on the flip side: Agent Peggy Carter, Edwin Jarvis, Chief Daniel Sousa, Chief Jack Thompson, Jason Wilkes, Whitney Frost and Dottie Underwood! And more! Relive the thrills of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 and Marvel's Agent Carter Season 2 right here, and continue building your indispensable library of Cinematic Universe reference books! Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mike O'Sullivan and The Ohotmu. Cover by Mike Del Mundo. This is what it's all been building to! The MCU Guidebooks reach the end of Phase One as the Avengers assemble! Our comprehensive coverage of the fan-favorite Marvel Studios films and Marvel Television shows continues as we reveal everything you need to know about Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Featuring fact sheets, movie-to-comic comparisons and production stills, this issue is packed with profiles of the mighty Avengers themselves: Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye, Hulk, Iron Man and Thor! Also featuring allies including Phil Coulson, Nick Fury, Maria Hill, Erik Selvig, Jasper Sitwell and S.H.I.E.L.D.; enemies including Loki and the Chitauri; and equipment including the Helicarrier and Loki's scepter! Plus the World Security Council and more! Relive the big-screen thrills of 2012's Marvel's The Avengers right here, and continue building your indispensable library of Cinematic Universe reference books! 28 pages. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

2025 (Expanded) Edition

1st printing. By Stephen Wiacek. The bestselling guide to the vast, interconnected Marvel Comics Multiverse fully updated and expanded. This new expanded and updated edition boasts an additional 48 pages and incorporates new character profiles and major Marvel Comics events such as X of Swords, Empyre, Heroes Reborn, Death of Doctor Strange, Devil's Reign, and Dark Web. Meticulously researched and expertly written, The Marvel Book is the one reference book no fan should be without. Hardcover, 7 3/4-in. x 96 1/4in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2015) #1-4, - MARVEL'S INCREDIBLE HULK, Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel's Thor (2015), Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel's Avengers (2016), and MARVEL'S THOR: THE DARK WORLD.

Cover by Stephanie Hans.

The official handbook of the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes you all the way through Phase One and to the dawn of Phase Two!

Filled with fact sheets, movie-to-comic comparisons, behind-the-scenes art and production stills, this volume details the first eight blockbuster Marvel movies - from 2008's Iron Man to 2013's Thor: The Dark World. In-depth character profiles give you the whole story on heroes like Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, War Machine, Hawkeye and more; deadly villains including Abomination, Loki, Red Skull and Mandarin; and a universe of supporting characters such as Nick Fury, Bucky Barnes, Peggy Carter and Phil Coulson! It's your indispensable MCU guide!

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Geoff Shaw Cover

1st printing. Collects Thanos (2016-2018 Marvel) #13-18, Death of the Inhumans (2018 Marvel) #1-5, Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) #1-5, Silver Surfer Black (2019 Marvel) #1-5, and material from Thanos (2018 Marvel) Annual #1 and Thanos Legacy (2018).

Written by Donny Cates, Chris Hastings, Kieron Gillen, Katie Cook, Ryan North, Al Ewing, and Tradd Moore. Art by Art by Geoff Shaw, Flaviano, Andre Lima Araujo, Katie Cook, Will Robson, Frazer Irving, Ariel Olivetti, Dylan Burnett, Brian Level, and Tradd Moore. Cover by Geoff Shaw. Back Cover by JG Jones.

Blockbuster writer Donny Cates (VENOM, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, THOR) unleashes cosmic chaos!

Ask the galaxy's most powerful beings how they fear the universe will end, and they will answer with two words: "Thanos wins." Now, that disturbing thought becomes a horrific reality!

Meanwhile, the Kree have targeted the Inhumans for annihilation, and Black Bolt must lead the few survivors into one final, bloody battle.

In the future, Frank Castle has been transformed into the Cosmic Ghost Rider! And now this bizarre hero has plans for vengeance on Thanos himself! And when the Silver Surfer is lost in space and time, his struggle to survive will leave him changed forever!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11in., 528 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $100.00.

Tradd Moore Cover

1st printing. Collects Thanos (2016-2018 Marvel) #13-18, Death of the Inhumans (2018 Marvel) #1-5, Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) #1-5, Silver Surfer Black (2019 Marvel) #1-5, and material from Thanos (2018 Marvel) Annual #1 and Thanos Legacy (2018).

Written by Donny Cates, Chris Hastings, Kieron Gillen, Katie Cook, Ryan North, Al Ewing, and Tradd Moore. Art by Art by Geoff Shaw, Flaviano, Andre Lima Araujo, Katie Cook, Will Robson, Frazer Irving, Ariel Olivetti, Dylan Burnett, Brian Level, and Tradd Moore. Cover by Tradd Moore. Back Cover by JG Jones.

Blockbuster writer Donny Cates (VENOM, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, THOR) unleashes cosmic chaos!

Ask the galaxy's most powerful beings how they fear the universe will end, and they will answer with two words: "Thanos wins." Now, that disturbing thought becomes a horrific reality!

Meanwhile, the Kree have targeted the Inhumans for annihilation, and Black Bolt must lead the few survivors into one final, bloody battle.

In the future, Frank Castle has been transformed into the Cosmic Ghost Rider! And now this bizarre hero has plans for vengeance on Thanos himself! And when the Silver Surfer is lost in space and time, his struggle to survive will leave him changed forever!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11in., 528 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $100.00.

DK/Marvel Edition - 1st printing. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

DK/Marvel Edition - 2nd and later printings. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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Limited Slipcase DK/Marvel Edition - 1st printing. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. NOTE: This limited edition includes 2 pieces of art (one feature the Marvel Heroes and the other the Marvel Villains), both are signed by artist Frank Cho. Cover price $100.00.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

By Melanie Scott and Stephen Wiacek.

Foreword by Joe Quesada. Panelists: Sana Amanat, Tom Brevoort, Dan Buckley, C.B. Cebulski, Peter David, Al Ewing, Wil Moss, Ryan Penagos, Bill Rosemann, Melanie Scott, Kelly Thompson, Mark Waid, Jordan D. White, Stephen "Win" Wiacek and Chip Zdarsky.

Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in the pages of Marvel Greatest Comics.

From the trailblazing original Human Torch and his aquatic adversary Namor, the Sub-Mariner in 1939 to the game-changing 1960s super-hero icons such as Spider-Man and the Avengers, to smart modern makeovers like Guardians of the Galaxy and Squirrel Girl, Marvel has set the pace. This book's specially curated and expertly appraised selection is a stunningly illustrated and compelling history of Marvel Comics and its legacy through the comics that made the company great.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

2nd and later printings.

By Melanie Scott and Stephen Wiacek.

Foreword by Joe Quesada. Panelists: Sana Amanat, Tom Brevoort, Dan Buckley, C.B. Cebulski, Peter David, Al Ewing, Wil Moss, Ryan Penagos, Bill Rosemann, Melanie Scott, Kelly Thompson, Mark Waid, Jordan D. White, Stephen "Win" Wiacek and Chip Zdarsky.

Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in the pages of Marvel Greatest Comics.

From the trailblazing original Human Torch and his aquatic adversary Namor, the Sub-Mariner in 1939 to the game-changing 1960s super-hero icons such as Spider-Man and the Avengers, to smart modern makeovers like Guardians of the Galaxy and Squirrel Girl, Marvel has set the pace. This book's specially curated and expertly appraised selection is a stunningly illustrated and compelling history of Marvel Comics and its legacy through the comics that made the company great.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

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1st printing.

By James Hill.

They look down upon the Earth from beyond the stars, watching, waiting, judging. But who or what are these all-powerful beings? How did they come to be? And what is their role in the creation of the Marvel Universe?

Travel to the dawn of time and witness the birth of the Celestials, and their warring creations the Eternals and Deviants. Discover the pantheons of Thor, the Asgardians, and their Olympian rivals; the arcane cosmology of Dr. Strange; the advent of the Orishas and the Black Panthers; and the rise of Atlantis and its regal protector Namor.

These wondrous mysteries - and many more - are spectacularly revealed in Marvel Myths and Legends.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $25.00.

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2nd Edition 1st printing. Published by Barnes & Noble. By Michael Mallory. This extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture. Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color. No Cover Price.

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2nd and Later printings. Published by Fall River Press. By Michael Mallory. This extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture. Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color. No Cover Price.

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1st printing. Collects Avengers Assemble (2013) Marvel Universe #3, 11 and 13; Avengers Assemble: Season Two (2014) Marvel Universe #4 and #6; and material from Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2012 Marvel Universe) #1 and Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2012-2013 Marvel Universe) #8. Cover by Todd Nauck. The major players of 2016's biggest blockbuster showcase their skills in all-ages adventures! To save the Earth, Captain America must rescue the Red Skull from his oldest friend: the Winter Soldier! When the Time Stone affects Iron Man, can a de-aging Tony Stark take on dinosaurs? Black Panther shares a high-stakes trust exercise with Hawkeye, then teams with the Hulk to defuse Hydra's Madbomb! It's up to Falcon to save the day after a mysterious foe turns the Avengers into evil ghosts! When the Avengers "Hulk out," only Black Widow can rescue her teammates! Captain America and Iron Man must go undercover disguised as villains! Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Jame Cordeiro and Ronan Cliquet. Cover by Michael Golden. When the entire workforce of Stark China simply vanishes, Iron Man jets out to investigate. He soon discovers they've been shanghaied to build The Mandarin's latest technological horror: a thousand-foot-long dragon ship that lays waste to everything in its path - including the Armored Avenger! Plus: It's covered your car, it's smothered your house, and now it's crawling through the door after you! It's the Creeping Doom, and it's being controlled by the maniacal Plantman! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects The Champions (1975-1978 Marvel) #11-15, Marvel Preview (1975-1981 Magazine) #11, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #164-166 and 181-191, Power Man and Iron Fist (1972-1986 Hero for Hire) #48-50, Marvel Premiere (1972-1981) #47-48, Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #247-255, Silver Surfer (1982) #1,The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #314-319, Wolverine (1988-2003 1st Series) #17-23, and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982-1992 1st Series) #29.

Cover by John Byrne.

He's one of the most successful comic creators in history, known for epic stints on FANTASTIC FOUR, UNCANNY X-MEN, ALPHA FLIGHT and more!

Now, savor John Byrne's wider influence on the Marvel Universe in this collection of shorter - but no less classic - runs on top-tier characters! Enjoy Byrne's definitive takes on icons like Captain America, the Hulk, the Avengers, Wolverine and the Silver Surfer, as well as Black Widow and her fellow Champions!

Plus: Watch as Byrne helps build the legend of Star-Lord, unite Luke Cage and Iron Fist, and introduce an astonishing new Ant-Man!

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,120 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by John Byrne, Bill Mantlo, Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter, David Michelinie, Mark Gruenwald, Steven Grant, Roger Stern, Roger McKenzie, Don Perlin, Archie Goodwin, and Stan Lee.

Art by John Byrne, Bob Hall, B. Patterson, Bob Layton, Mike Esposito, Pablo Marcos, Gene Day, Klaus Janson, Dan Green, Frank Springer, Joe Rubenstein, Tom Palmer, Bob Wiacek, Keith Williams, and Terry Austin.

Cover price $125.00.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Universe: The End (2003) #1-6.

Story and Art by Jim Starlin.

A grave threat from beyond space and time swiftly approaches the Earth - imperiling the very nature of the entire universe! This catastrophic, existence-ending event forces Earth's mightiest heroes and villains to join forces to fend off Armageddon. But amid ever-shifting alliances and internally warring factions, will they succeed in their quest to save all of eternity? Led by the demigod Thanos (who is admittedly not only quite mad, but something of a continual threat himself to both Earth and eternity), Earth's super-humans must stand shoulder-to-shoulder to face the most terrifying threat that they've ever encountered: Nothing less than the end of all that ever was!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

NOTE: For 1st Edition see Thanos TPB (2003-2004 Marvel) Vol. 3.

Cover price $19.99.

3rd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Universe: The End (2003) #1-6.

Story and Art by Jim Starlin.

Renowned comic creator Jim Starlin tells the final tale of the Marvel Universe, bringing the entirety of creation to its startling climax!

A grave threat from beyond space and time swiftly approaches the Earth - imperiling the very nature of the entire universe! This catastrophic, existence-ending event forces Earth's mightiest heroes and villains to join forces to fend off Armageddon. But amid ever-shifting alliances and internally warring factions, will they succeed in their quest to save all of eternity?

Led by the demigod Thanos (who is admittedly not only quite mad, but something of a continual threat himself to both Earth and eternity), Earth's superhumans must stand shoulder-to-shoulder to face the most terrifying threat that they've ever encountered: Nothing less than the end of all that ever was!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

3rd Edition - 2nd or Later Printings. Collects Marvel Universe: The End (2003) #1-6.

Story and Art by Jim Starlin.

Renowned comic creator Jim Starlin tells the final tale of the Marvel Universe, bringing the entirety of creation to its startling climax!

A grave threat from beyond space and time swiftly approaches the Earth - imperiling the very nature of the entire universe! This catastrophic, existence-ending event forces Earth's mightiest heroes and villains to join forces to fend off Armageddon. But amid ever-shifting alliances and internally warring factions, will they succeed in their quest to save all of eternity?

Led by the demigod Thanos (who is admittedly not only quite mad, but something of a continual threat himself to both Earth and eternity), Earth's superhumans must stand shoulder-to-shoulder to face the most terrifying threat that they've ever encountered: Nothing less than the end of all that ever was!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by Chris Eliopoulis. Peter Parker has been Spider-Man for one year. He's fought villains and saved lives, but still has much to learn about being a super hero. Nick Fury is going to give Peter the chance to go to the next level. To train to become a real super hero. To be the Ultimate Spider-Man. These are action-packed, high-adrenaline and humorous Spidey stories: S.H.I.E.L.D. missions, high adventure in the greater Marvel Universe and teen high-school drama. Adapted directly from the early episodes of the Ultimate Spider-Man animated series, this new digest is packed with art taken directly from the show! Softcover, 96 pages, full color Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Wolverine First Class (2008), and material from Wolverine Power Pack (2008) #1. Written by Fred Van Lente, and Marc Sumerak. Art by Andrea Di Vito, and Gurihiru. Cover by Salva Espin. Softcover (saddle-stitched) 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing. Collects Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2015) #24 and 31, Venom (2016 Marvel) #153, Monsters Unleashed (2017) #12, the MOON GIRL MARVEL LEGACY PRIMER and material from Extraordinary X-Men (2015) Annual #1.

Written by Brandon Montclare, Amy Reeder, Mike Costa, and Justin Jordan. Art by Natacha Bustos, Ray-Anthony Height, Dominike Staton, Michael Shelfer, Gerardo Sandoval, and Alberto Alburquerque. Cover by Natacha Bustos.

Lunella Lafayette makes new friends across the Marvel Universe!

The smartest one of all takes it upon herself to solve the Terrigen crisis threatening the X-Men! And when Venom has a Stegron the Dinosaur Man problem, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur will lend a hand (or claw)! But when Big Red exits Lunella's life, she needs a new partner! Who will it be? Ghost Rider? Daredevil? The X-Babies?! Maybe Kid Kaiju would be a better fit - but he needs help understanding his own monster army!

Plus, when the vile Swarm has Lunella's school hooked on cigarettes, it's up to her and her faithful dino pal to butt them out!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Collects Ms. Marvel (2014 3rd Series) #6-9 and 17-18, SHIELD (2014 Marvel) 4th Series #2, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2015-2019) #10, Champions (2016-2019 Marvel 2nd Series) #1, and material from The Amazing Spider-Man (2014 3rd Series) #7-8 and Avengers (2015 Marvel) FCBD.

Written by C. Willow Wilson, Mark Waid, Amy Reeder, Brandon Montclare, Dan Slott, and Christos Gage. Art by Jake Wyatt, Adrian Alphona, Humberto Ramos, Natacha Bustos, and Giuseppe Camuncoli. Cover by Jamie McKelvie.

Kamala Khan is Jersey City's own friendly neighborhood super hero, and she's making a huge impression across the Marvel Universe - whether sharing an adventure with Wolverine or in a Ms. Marvel team-up with Spider-Man!

Kamala discovers her Inhuman legacy with Medusa and the oversized hound Lockjaw, plays spy games with S.H.I.E.L.D. and comes face-to-face at last with her idol, Captain Marvel - just in time for the end of the world! Witness Kamala's first adventure with the All-New, All-Different Avengers - and see her join a new generation of heroes in the Champions!

Plus: Two young super hero sensations unite when Ms. Marvel meets Moon Girl!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, full color. Ages 10 & Up

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Collects Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe (1995), Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #161-162, Heroes for Hire (1997-1999 1st Series) #9, Punisher (2001-2007 6th Series) #33-37, Punisher War Zone (2012) #1-5 and Marvel Universe vs. Punisher (2010) #1-4.

Written by by Garth Ennis, Len Wein, John Ostrander, Greg Rucka and Jonathan Maberry. Art by Dougie Braithwaite, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Pascual Ferry, John McCrea, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Goran Parlov, Robin Riggs, Michael Halbleib, Sean Hardy, Martin Griffith, Don Hudson, John Livesay, Dave Hunt and Jaime Mendoza. Cover by Nick Percival.

The Punisher literally kills the Marvel Universe in a classic tale by one of Frank Castle's signature writers, Garth Ennis! But don't worry, the MU is back for round two -- kind of -- in a post-apocalyptic war zone filled with cannibalistic super types.

Plus: Bullets fly in some of Frank's best clashes with the costumes and capes! He'll come between old pals Luke Cage and Iron Fist, and gatecrash Spider-Man's volatile first meeting with Nightcrawler -- this ain't no team-up! Watch him make Spidey, Daredevil and Wolverine look like a Confederacy of Dunces, and prepare to be amazed when the Punisher takes on the Avengers! Yes, even Thor!

Softcover, 456 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

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1st printing. Collects Squadron Supreme: Death of a Universe GN (1989) , Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #280, Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #5-6, Avengers/Squadron Supreme Annual, and Squadron Supreme: New World Order (1998).

Written by MARK GRUENWALD, KURT BUSIEK, and LEN KAMINSKI. Art by PAUL RYAN, GEORGE PÉREZ, CARLOS PACHECO, and ANTHONY WILLIAMS. Cover by GEORGE PÉREZ.

What happens when a world's greatest heroes are left without a world?

The late, great Mark Gruenwald's final Squadron Supreme saga sees the super heroes save their universe, only to be ejected from it in response! In the more mainstream Marvel Universe, mind control and manipulation put them both against and alongside the Avengers, but the greatest shock comes when they return to their home universe and see just how it's been saved without them!

Featuring material from the critically acclaimed Kurt Busiek/George Pérez run of AVENGERS!

Softcover, 248 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Star Brand (1986-1989) #1-10, ANNUAL #1, and Spitfire and the Troubleshooters (1986) #5.

Written by JIM SHOOTER, Gerry Conway, and Roy Thomas. Art by JOHN ROMITA JR., Herb Trimpe, and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

There is one weapon in the galaxy more powerful than all others. Nothing is more coveted or feared, loved or hated. To dare possess it makes you a fool or madman - or, quite possibly, the right man! A mysterious encounter with an old stranger is about to leave Ken Connell as the latest to wield the power of the Star Brand! With this incredible tattoo come staggering abilities: flight, strength, near-invulnerability and the explosive force of an atom bomb. But it also attracts enemies: aliens seeking to claim the Star Brand for their own, nuke-toting terrorists - even other adventurers from this New Universe, like the armored Spitfire! Ken Connell can't even be a good boyfriend - could he possibly have it in him to be a hero?

Softcover, 320 pages, full color.

NOTE: "In 1986, Jim Shooter, John Romita, Jr. and their pals created one of the most highly underrated comic universes in the history of comics - The New Universe." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Transformers Universe (1986) #1-4.

By Bob Budiansky, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey.

From Air Raid to Wreck-Gar, Jazz to Soundwavbe, Bumblebee to Megatron; this is an in-depth guide to the powers and abilities of over 100 Transformers.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Collects X-Men Legacy (2008-2012 Marvel) #254-260.

Written by Mike Carey. Art by Steve Kurth and Khoi Pham. Cover by Clay Mann.

Wayward X-Man Marvel Girl only managed to leave a brief psychic message with Rogue before being ripped away from Earth - and thrown back into the middle of an extraterrestrial war!

Now, Rogue and her team of X-Men are on an intergalactic search-and-rescue mission, hoping to pull their long-lost teammates from the fray. But in what condition will they find Marvel Girl, Havok and Polaris?

Plus: In the aftermath of SCHISM, the X-Men are divided. As the teams part ways, Rogue, Magneto and Gambit attend to unfinished business, hoping to avoid answering the question: Whose side are they on?

Hardcover, 152 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects material from Official Index to the Marvel Universe (2009) #1-13. Get the complete history of Spider-Man from his earliest appearances all the way up to the present day. This book comes packed with synopses of every Spider-Man comic-including back up strips-introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about all things Spider-Man! Softcover, 304 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by Dan Abnett. Cover by John Cassaday. Just in time for MARVEL'S AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, it's an all-new, original prose novel by the New York Times-bestselling author of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: ROCKET RACCOON AND GROOT - STEAL THE GALAXY! and GUARDIANS 3000! The Mighty Avengers face an array of their greatest foes - all at once! In Berlin, Captain America battles the forces of Hydra. In the Savage Land, Hawkeye and the Black Widow attempt to foil A.I.M. In Washington, Iron Man fights to stop Ultron. In Siberia, Thor takes on an entire army. And in Mangapore, Bruce Banner and Nick Fury battle the High Evolutionary! Only one thing is certain: This isn't a coincidence. But what larger, deadlier threat lies behind these simultaneous attacks on Earth? Hardcover, 304 pages, Text (with full color chapter illustrations). Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

Based on the graphic novel by Jonathan Hickman, Jim Cheung, Jerome Opena, Dustin Weaver, Mike Deodato, Stefano Caselli, and Lenil Francis Yu.

Adapted by James A. Moore.

The Avengers journey into deep space, where they unite the intergalactic races against the Builders-deadly aliens who seek to destroy the known galaxy. While the heroes are gone, Thanos sets his sights on Earth, sending the Black Order to launch the assault. It falls to the Inhumans, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, the X-Men, and more to defend the planet.

Hardcover, 368 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Collects the Avengers chapters from AVENGERS, THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1-15. Marvel brought together its greatest heroes in 1963 to form the world's premier super-team: the Avengers! Now, an account of their adventures through the intervening decades is assembled in a single volume for the first time. The OFFICIAL INDEX chronicles every issue of the first three volumes of AVENGERS, Brian Michael Bendis' acclaimed NEW AVENGERS and more - covering more than 600 issues with detailed synopses, character breakdowns and fascinating trivia. Softcover, 352 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing.

Based on the story by Mark Millar. Adapted by Stuart Moore. Art by Steve McNiven. Cover by Steve Epting.

The Marvel Universe is changing. In the wake of a tragedy, Capitol Hill proposes the Superhuman Registration Act, requiring all costumed heroes to unmask themselves before the government. Divided, the nation's greatest champions must each decide how to react - a decision that will alter the course of their lives forever! Experience Marvel's blockbuster event like never before in this prose adaptation illustrated with artwork from the smash-hit graphic novel that has sold more than half a million copies in print and digital formats!

Hardcover, 304 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $18.00

Add to cart Very Fine $20.00

1st printing. Collects Cable and Deadpool (2004-2008) #43-50. Written by FABIAN NICIEZA and REILLY BROWN. Art by REILLY BROWN. Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG. With his best pal gone, Deadpool continues his trek through time and space, spreading friendship and mercenary whoop-&*$ throughout the cosmos. Featuring titanic team-ups with Wolverine, Captain America, Doctor Strange, Brother Voodoo, Ka-Zar and the Fantastic...Eight?! And in the unforgettable series finale, the dreaded Venom Symbiote has multiplied, and made some new friends of the prehistoric variety, giving the Merc with a Mouth his final opportunity to prove himself the ultimate hero - or the ultimate villain! Guest-starring Spider-Man! The Fantastic Four! The Mighty Avengers! And of course, those lovable goons from Agency X! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Fine $8.00

2nd and later printings. Collects Cable and Deadpool (2004-2008) #43-50. Written by FABIAN NICIEZA and REILLY BROWN. Art by REILLY BROWN. Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG. With his best pal gone, Deadpool continues his trek through time and space, spreading friendship and mercenary whoop-&*$ throughout the cosmos. Featuring titanic team-ups with Wolverine, Captain America, Doctor Strange, Brother Voodoo, Ka-Zar and the Fantastic...Eight?! And in the unforgettable series finale, the dreaded Venom Symbiote has multiplied, and made some new friends of the prehistoric variety, giving the Merc with a Mouth his final opportunity to prove himself the ultimate hero - or the ultimate villain! Guest-starring Spider-Man! The Fantastic Four! The Mighty Avengers! And of course, those lovable goons from Agency X! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. ISBN: 978-0-7851-2524-2 Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #16 and Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Annual #2-3, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) Annual #2, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #11, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #16-17 and 27, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #35 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #73 - and material from Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #1, 8 and 14; Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #1; and Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #57.

Written by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Jack Kirby. Art by Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, John Romita Sr., Don Heck, Gene Colan, Mickey Demeo, Chic Stone, Frank Giacoia, Werner Roth, Dan Adkins, Joe Sinnott, Dick Ayers, and Paul Reinman. Cover by Jack Kirby.

Celebrate 80 years of Marvel Comics, decade by decade - and see how Spider-Man became an icon of the (Web) Swinging Sixties! The ever-sociable wall-crawler helped build the connected Marvel Universe we know and love with these early team-ups (and tussles) with his fellow heroes - beginning with his bid to join the Fantastic Four! Witness the beginnings of Spidey's amazing friendships with the Human Torch and Daredevil - and his first run-ins with the Hulk, Avengers, X-Men and more!

Plus: The legendary Steve Ditko unites his signature characters, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange!

Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st Printing. Written by James Lovegrove. Meet a different kind of hero in this adaptation of the classic Doctor Strange origin by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko! A Self-centered healer, Stephen Strange is arrogant, but it's almost justified. Yet after a horrific car accident, Strange survives but his hands are irreparably damaged. Nearing the end of his rope, Strange seeks the aid of The Ancient One, a man rumored to possess unearthly talents! Unable to heal his hands The Ancient One instead teaches Stephen Strange the mystic arts, leading Strange to transform himself from a vain egoist to one of the Earth's greatest defenders! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9 1/2-in., 304 pages, Text only. Cover price $26.99.

1st printing. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Mike Ploog and Javier Saltares. Cover by Leinil Francis Yu. THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE FROM HIS EARLIEST APPEARANCES TO THE PRESENT DAY! THIS FACT-PACKED VOLUME CHRONICLES EVERY CHARACTER, TEAM, PLACE AND PIECE OF EQUIPMENT - AND PROVIDES VITAL INFORMATION ABOUT ALL THINGS GHOST RIDER! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing.

Written by Corinne Duyvis. Cover by Dale Keown and Jason Keith.

We are Groot!

While attempting to evacuate a Kree prison planet, the Guardians discover that Groot is stretched a little thin. Someone is planting his stolen branches and selling the saplings across the galaxy! The search to find Groot's missing pieces forces the Guardians into an alliance with the unscrupulous Collector, but the real problem is more complicated than they know. The seller is a kid. And she's got a few things in common with Gamora - like green skin and a wild temper. Now with an unruly teen in tow, the Guardians must track down the remaining Groots - and defeat an interplanetary conspiracy! As war breaks out, it's a race against the Collector and the entire Kree armada!

Sit back and watch the destruction as Corinne Duyvis, author of Otherbound and On the Edge of Gone, makes her Marvel debut!

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Good $3.10

Add to cart Very Good $3.10

1st printing. Collects Marvel Universe: Guardians of Galaxy (2015) #1-4. Stories by Mairghread Scott, Paul Allor and Joe Caramagna. Art by Adam Archer. Featuring screen-capture images from MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY. Based on the highly anticipated new animated series coming to Disney XD in 2015, follow the further adventures of the Guardians of the Galaxy! With a galaxy full of danger, only the Guardians stand between us and the destruction of everything! Be glad these guys are on our side! Learn more about the most daring heroes in the galaxy as they face down deadly villains and fearsome foes - all while trying to get along with one another! Rocket and Groot find themselves in the spotlight as one adventure hits home for the unlikely pals! As the threats build and the pressure mounts, is this the end for our dear Guardians...or can they save the galaxy one more time? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart NM 9.4 $7.00

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $6.49

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Written by Mike O'Sullivan and The Ohotmu Team. Cover by Marcos Martin. The MCU guidebooks delve into the past and present of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Our comprehensive coverage of the fan-favorite Marvel Studios films and Marvel Television shows continues as we profile Director Phil Coulson's elite team - and Agent Peggy Carter's 1940s organization, the SSR! Featuring fact sheets, show-to-comic comparisons, and behind-the-scenes production art and stills, this fantastic flip book is packed with profiles and updates on Director Coulson, Skye ("It's Daisy now, sir."), Agent Melinda May, Agent Leo Fitz, Agent Jemma Simmons, Agent Antoine Triplett, Lance Hunter, Agent Bobbi Morse, Agent Alphonso Mackenzie, Grant Ward, Daniel Whitehall, Cal, Jiaying and the Inhumans! And on the flip side, Agent Carter, Edwin Jarvis, Chief Roger Dooley, Agent Daniel Sousa, Agent Jack Thompson, the Howling Commandos, Angie Martinelli, Dottie Underwood, Johann Fennhoff, Leviathan, Howard Stark and more! Relive the thrills of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season Two and Marvel's Agent Carter Season One right here, and continue building your indispensable library of Marvel Cinematic Universe reference books! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Mike O'Sullivan and The Ohotmu Team. Cover by Mike Del Mundo. When the threat of Ultron rears its computerized head, the Avengers must assemble once again - and the MCU Guidebook is right there with them! Our comprehensive coverage of the fan-favorite Marvel Studios films and Marvel Television shows continues as we reveal everything you need to know about Earth's Mightiest Heroes' second big-screen blockbuster! With fact sheets, movie-to-comic comparisons and behind-the-scenes production art and stills, this issue is packed with profiles and updates on the Avengers themselves - Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Hulk - as well as allies and new members including Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, War Machine, Falcon and Vision! And don't forget Ultron himself! Plus: Nick Fury! Loki's scepter! And more! Relive the thrills of Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron, and continue building your indispensable library of Cinematic Universe reference books! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Fine $9.80

1st printing. Collects Longshot Saves the Marvel Universe (2013) #1-4.

Written by Christopher Hastings. Art by Jacopo Camagni. Cover by David Nakayama.

When someone is targeting the lucky for death, it won't take long before the luckiest X-Man, Longshot, is in the killer's sights. But the situation quickly goes from bad to worse as super heroes, villains, all of S.H.I.E.L.D. and even cosmic entities have it out for our boy!

What are the worst threats that ever have faced - or will ever face - the Marvel Universe? The Hulkvengers? Kraven the Phoenix? WolfCap? Wolverine, King of the Vampires? Cosmic Carnage? All of this sounds like a job for Longshot, right?

Maybe not!

Is Longshot finally in over his head, or can he beat the odds and save the Marvel Universe when no one else can?

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

1st printing. Newly updated to include The Fantastic Four, Sam Wilsons Captain America, Ms. Marvel, and more, readers can take a super-powered tour through the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this chunky, oversized deluxe edition of Marvel Alphablock! This deluxe, jumbo-sized edition features die-cuts on every sturdy page, gatefolds, and a large, hefty trim size that is perfect for any collectors library. Featuring thrilling scenes and fascinating characters from A to Z, this interactive board book is perfect for the youngest Marvel fan as well as seasoned collectors. With illustrations in Peski Studios bright, graphic style, Marvel Alphablock encourages the smallest Marvel fans to manipulate the alphabet in a whole new way and is a must-have ABC book. ?From its highly original characters to its stunning locations, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is recognizable and beloved across the globe. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. From Iron Man's armor to Cap's shield and Star-Lord blasters to Gamora's godslayer, the Marvel universe is filled with iconic weapons, armor, and technology. Wielded by some of the greatest heroes and villains ever created, many of these objects have histories just as compelling as the characters who use them. Some are high-tech, futuristic creations; others have mystical origins. A few have destroyed worlds or sent entire empires crashing into dust. This is their story. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. Cover by Dave Johnson. Collects Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Agents SHIELD - Season One (2016), Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Agents of SHIELD - Season Two and Agent Carter - Season One (2016), Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Agents SHIELD - Season 3 Agent Carter - Season 2 (2016). By Mike O'Sullivan and the Ohotmu Team. Level 7 access granted! Just as the MCU exploded onto TV screens, the Guidebooks expand their coverage to take on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Marvel's Agent Carter - including an ALL-NEW exclusive chapter on S.H.I.E.L.D. Season Four! We reveal everything you need to know about the past and present of S.H.I.E.L.D., from the early days of Agent Peggy Carter's SSR to Agent Phil Coulson's ragtag team! Featuring fact sheets, comic-book counterparts, behind-the-scenes artwork and production stills, this Guidebook is packed with profiles of all the major players, including Carter; Coulson; Daisy Johnson, a.k.a. Quake, A.K.A. Skye; Melinda May; Leo Fitz; Jemma Simmons; and Grant Ward. Plus: Howard Stark, Edwin Jarvis, Deathlok, Ghost Rider, the Inhumans and more! Hardcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing. Collects Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Captain America: Winter Soldier/Ant-Man (2016) - MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER INFINITE COMIC #1, Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvels Guardians of the Galaxy (2016), Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvels Avengers Age of Ultron (2016), Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Captain America Civil War (2016) , MARVEL'S DOCTOR STRANGE and MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2. The official guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes you from the world-changing events of 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier - all the way to an ALL-NEW exclusive chapter covering 2017's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Filled with fact sheets, movie-to-comic comparisons, behind-the-scenes art and production stills, this volume's in-depth character profiles give you the whole story on heroes like Vision, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, Black Panther and Mantis; updates on classic Avengers like Captain America and Iron Man; and the lowdown on lowlifes like Hydra, Ronan, Ultron, Crossbones and Dormammu! It's the ultimate FYI for the MCU! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.