SECRET INVASION: DARK REIGN

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by ALEX MALEEV
Variant Cover by BRYAN HITCH

The Invasion is over!! There are winners and there are losers and in this major one-shot from the Eisner award-winning team of Bendis and Maleev, (New Avengers: Illuminati, Civil War: The Confession) the stage is set for the next major era in Marvel Comics. Hold onto your beenies, boys, because you have NEVER seen your universe turned upside down like this!!

48 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 12/4, On-Sale – 12/24

 

DARK REIGN: NEW NATION

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, JONATHAN HICKMAN, JEFF PARKER, GREG PAK, JIM MCCANN & ADAM FELBER
Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI, CARLO PAGUYLAN, LEONARDO MANCO, DAVID LOPEZ, & Paulo Siqueira
Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA

The Invasion is over, and the shape of the world has changed, with new and returning players now center stage. Get the lowdown on the SECRET WARRIORS, the AGENTS OF ATLAS, WAR MACHINE, RONIN & MOCKINGBIRD, and the SKRULL KILL KREW, and learn how they fit into this brave new world in all-new stories setting up their upcoming titles.

48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 11/27, On-Sale – 12/17

SECRET INVASION: REQUIEM

Written by DAN SLOTT
Pencils & Cover by KHOI PHAM

An important stepping stone to the big shake-up in MIGHTY AVENGERS by the new creative team of Dan Slott and Khoi Pham, featuring a new name and identity for one of Marvel's classic characters! In this 8-page story after the tragic events of SECRET INVASION #8, two of Earth's mightiest heroes reflect on the life and times of a fallen comrade. 
Plus over 40 pages reprinting two classic tales from Marvel’s Silver and Bronze ages: the Wasp’s first appearance (TALES TO ASTONISH #44) and the infamous Hank-hitting-Jan story (AVENGERS #213) — presented with all-new, modern coloring.

64 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 12/4, On-Sale – 12/24

ULTIMATUM #3 (of 5)

Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Cover by ED MCGUINNESS

The saga that will change the Ultimate Universe continues!
What is Magneto's true plan?  Can he be stopped before all the heroes die? And in the end, what fate is in store for The
Fantastic Four?  The Ultimates?  Even Spider-Man? Shock follows shock from the Emmy-nominated, Eisner-award winning writer Jeph Loeb and superstar artist David Finch!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

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ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE LAUGHING CORPSE BOOK ONE #3 (of 5)

Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by JESSICA RUFFNER
Pencils & Cover by RON LIM

There's a monster on the loose in St. Louis, MO. and Anita Blake is on the case! After visiting the home of the local Voodoo Priestess in search of answers and witnessing things so evil she never thought them possible, and discovering her mentor's dark past, she is sent a deadly message in the night reminding her to be careful of what you seek...cause it just might find you. Go deeper into the mystery with Marvel's adaptation of the second novel from Laurell K. Hamilton's best-selling series!

32 PGS./Mature …$3.99

BIG HERO 6 #4 (of 5)

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils & Cover by DAVID
NAKAYAMA

The Big Hero 6 team knew they were in for a challenge when they set out for New York, but they had no idea just how difficult a fight America had in store for them! Now, their adversaries have taken control of some of their own team mates and allies, with every intention of letting the team, their friends, and their family members tear each other apart! Japan’s premiere super heroes face a life or death decision now, and no matter who survives, BH6 loses!  Join Hiro, Baymax, and all the Big Hero 6 in their very first 4th issue, ever!

48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

CIVIL WAR: HOUSE OF M #4 (of 5)

Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE
Penciled by ANDREA DIVITO
Cover by MIKE PERKINS

The final battle for the House of M starts here! Magneto and his mutant army invade America...only to be met by a wave of non-metallic Sentinels! How can the Master of Magnetism defeat a foe he cannot control? Find out as the United States becomes a war zone in the startling climax of the biggest story in the House of M's history!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #4 (of 6)

Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Art and Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by RICHARD ISANOVE
Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE

Due in part to the Good Man Farson's defeat in Hambry, his forces are momentarily weakened.  If Steven Deschain and his gunslingers can mount a surprise attack they will not only defeat Farson, but also destroy the arsenal Farson has acquired to destroy Gilead.  But is there a traitor in their midst who will alert Farson to the plan?  This one you cannot miss!

40 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory …$3.99

©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved. Published by arrangement with The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.
This comic series is produced under license from The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group and Stephen King.

DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING DEVIL-SLAYER #4 (of 4)

Written by BRIAN KEENE
Art by CHRIS SAMNEE
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS

Its a final showdown in the Garden of Eden as the Devil-Slayer faces off against both demons and angels in an effort to stop Armageddon! Everything is at stake if he doesn't defeat the demon Belathauzer, the archangel Gabriel, the Bloodstone Group and the other Operation: Xenogenesis conspirators in time…in the terrifying conclusion to this much-talked-about reimagining, written by award-winning horror novelist Brian Keene (Ghost Walk, The Rising) and illustrated by Chris Samnee (DAREDEVIL: BLOOD OF THE TARANTULA)!

32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content …$3.99

ENDER'S SHADOW: BATTLE SCHOOL #1 & 2 (of 5)

Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA
50/50 Cover for Issue #1 by JIM CHEUNG
50/50 Variant Cover for Issue #1 by TIMOTHY GREEN III
Sketch Variant Covers by TIMOTHY GREEN III

A mysterious orphan on the streets of Rotterdam, no bigger than a bean, will change the world.  There’s only one student at Battle School smarter than Ender Wiggin—Bean.  Come join X-Men scribe Mike Carey (X-MEN: LEGACY, ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR) and drawn by the amazing Sebastian Fiumara (PICTURE OF DORIAN GREY) for the adaptation of a Sci-fi classic.

32 PGS.(each)/Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory …$3.99 (each)

© 2008 Orson Scott Card. All rights reserved.

ENDER'S GAME: BATTLE SCHOOL #3 (of 5)

Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST
Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
Sketch Variant Cover by PASQUAL FERRY 

The legendary sci-fi epic by New York Times Bestseller Orson Scott Card continues as the children's training continues at Battle School, but Ender begins to question exactly who the enemy is.  He's been isolated, his peers have been turned against him, and now he's been thrown into the deep end... transferred into an army of kids all much older than him.  Even if Ender can make
it through this, he's found a new game that he might not be able to beat.  It's called the Giant's Drink, and no one's ever gotten out of it alive.

32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory ...$3.99

© 2008 Orson Scott Card. All rights reserved.

INCOGNITO #1

Written by ED BRUBAKER
Art & Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS

From the creators of Criminal and Sleeper comes the most insane and evil super-villain comic you’ve ever read!
What if you were an ex-super villain hiding out in Witness Protection… but all you could think about were the days when the rules didn’t apply to you?  Could you stand the toil of an average life after years of leaving destruction in your wake? And what if you couldn’t stand it?  What would you do then?
INCOGNITO – a twisted mash-up of noir and super-heroics –  by best-selling creators Ed Brubaker (The Death of Captain America) and Sean Phillips(Marvel Zombies) with Val Staples on colors.
And continuing Criminal’s single issue tradition, each issue of Incognito has more pages of story content, as well as articles on pulp and noir and behind the scenes looks! 

32 PGS./Mature Content/No Ads …$3.50

LORDS OF AVALON: KNIGHT OF DARKNESS #2 (of 6)

Written by SHERRILYN KENYON
Adapted by ROBIN FURTH
Pencils & Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA

From the internationally #1 bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon comes the next explosive volume her fans have been begging for. Varian du Fey is a man caught between the battle for humanity and our survival. The illegitimate son of Lancelot and an evil Adoni who serves as Morgen le Fey's right hand, his loyalties are split. If that wasn't enough to ostracize him, he is also the assassin for Merlin in a war that has spread through time and dimensions. Now he is forced to choose once more between walking the path of darkness where he would be king or doing what's right– stopping Morgen le Fey's army. The only problem is a small, cursed woman who has promised to deliver him to his enemies and one he has sworn to protect. His quest for honor will either be his ultimate salvation or the death of the entire world of man.

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

MARVEL APES #0

Written by STAN LEE, GERRY CONWAY & KARL KESEL
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA SR.
& RAMON BACHS
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
Santa-Ape Variant by SALVA ESPIN

He’s the newest Marvel superstar, as seen in the pages of the smash-hit MARVEL APES miniseries! Now, experience the birth of the Gibbon in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #110-111 (1972) — also featuring the often-imitated, never-duplicated Kraven the Hunter! Plus: the Sensational Spider-Monkey stars in a story from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #1 — and a gallery of all your favorite
MARVEL APES variant covers!

72 PGS./ Rated T+ …$3.99

KIDNAPPED! #2 (of 5)

Written by ROY THOMAS
Penciled by MARIO GULLY
Cover by GERALD PAREL

At the order of his fiendish uncle, David Balfour has been kidnapped aboard The Covenant. Having no other options, David accepts the meager life of a cabin boy. When a stranger, Alan Stewart, is taken aboard, David overhears a plot to kill Stewart and take his money. Casting his lot with the stranger, David and Stewart must now face off against the dangerous and deadly crew!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

THE ODYSSEY #4 (of 8)

Written by ROY THOMAS
Pencils & Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Weary and saddened by their encounter with the Cyclops in which many were lost, Odysseus and his men arrive at last to the fair island of Aeaea. Little do they know that it
is home to the crafty and dangerous goddess Circe.
When Odysseus’ men do not return from their foraging expedition, Odysseus himself must set out to rescue them from Circe’s deadly embrace and trust in the gods that he will not be her next victim!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #1 (of 8)

Written by ERIC SHANOWER
Pencils & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Variant Cover by ERIC SHANOWER
Villian Variant by J. Scott Campbell

The premiere American fantasy adventure gets the Merry Marvel treatment! Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Eric Shanower (Age of Bronze) teams up with fan-favorite artist Skottie Young (New X-Men) to bring L. Frank Baum’s beloved classic to life! When Kansas farm girl Dorothy flies away to the magical Land of Oz, she fatally flattens a Wicked Witch, liberates a living Scarecrow and is hailed by the Munchkin people as a great sorceress…but all she really wants to know is: how does she get home?

32 PGS./All Ages …$3.99

MARVELS: EYE OF THE CAMERA #1 & 2 (of 6)

Written by KURT BUSIEK
Pencils & Covers by JAY ANACLETO

The long-awaited sequel to the award-winning publishing sensation that made Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross into stars begins here!  News photographer Phil Sheldon's back, with the man-on-the-street's perspective on the big events of the Marvel
Universe, from the Avengers, the all-new X-Men and the Secret Wars to Dracula and the Werewolf By Night.  But this time, Phil's world is going to be rocked not just by superheroes and super-villains -- but by something far more personal, as well.
Featuring the Marvel debut of artist Jay Anacleto, whose gorgeous, photorealistic pencil renderings give a new look at the Marvel Universe, and what it would be like to actually be there.

32 PGS.(eaach)/Rated A …$3.99 (each)

MARVEL ZOMBIES 3 #3 (of 4)

Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by KEV WALKER
Cover by GREG LAND

The epic battle of Zombie vs. Robot shambles on! All that stands between the flesh-crazed armies of the Marvel Zombies and the entirety of the Marvel Universe is…Aaron "Machine Man" Stack? And if he has to shoot, slice, explode, melt, dissolve, chop, crush, dismember, fry, electrocute, bludgeon, blast, harpoon, and, of course, insult every super-powered cannibal in the Zombieverse, well, that's just what he's gonna do. But unbeknownst to him, the Zombie Kingpin has already hatched a fiendish plot to ensure that all of the M.U. will be consumed by an undead apocalypse!

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: SECRET INVASION AFTERMATH

Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
Covery by GREG LAND

As SECRET INVASION draws to its exciting conclusion, SPOTLIGHT will be on hand to capture the effects the mega-event of 2008 has had on the Marvel Universe! We'll check in with SI maestro Brian Michael Bendis as he catches his breath from orchestrating the biggest alien confrontation in Marvel history, and see what he's done with the heroes who stood in harm's way — and those who were Skrulls all along! Look for sneak previews of SI spinoffs like SECRET WARRIORS and the long-awaited SPIDER-WOMAN series, where we take series creators aside and learn all their secrets! Plus: plenty of lists for readers eager to track all the movements of Skrulls past, present and....future? The secrets of the SECRET INVASION, unlocked in this month's MARVEL SPOTLIGHT!

72 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

NYX: NO WAY HOME #4 (of 6)

Written by MARJORIE LIU
Penciled by KALMAN
ANDRASOFSKY
Cover by ALINA URUSOV

All Kiden and her friends wanted was to find their missing mentor. But that was before one of their own was shot and the authorities were hunting for them. Without clues, without direction, without hope, will Bobby and Tatiana stand by Kiden in her desperate search…or will they teach her that grownups aren’t the only people who can let you down?

40 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

SAMURAI - LEGEND #4 (of 4)

Written by JEAN-FRANCOIS
DI GIORGIO
Adapted by JAKE FORBES
Penciled by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT
Cover by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT

The stunning conclusion of the epic European best-seller! The empire’s future hangs in the balance. In a Japan crushed by poverty and misery, one man — Akuma — attempts to seize the throne. His fortress under siege, the emperor — leader of a lesser army — faces a bitter and wild conflict. But his enemies are much closer than he would imagine. And when the sun sets on the last terrible battle, the outcome is more uncertain than ever.

56 PGS./Mature …$5.99

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THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #4 (of 5)

Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS
Sketch Variant by LEE BERMEJO

The first volume of Marvel's adaptation of the Stephen King horror epic draws to its conclusion! For Larry Underwood, Nick Andros, and Frannie Goldsmith, the deadly superflu has immediate--and devastating--consequences, striking down people near and
dear to their hearts. Meanwhile, outlaw Lloyd Henreid gets some grim news from his attorney and General Starkey is relieved of his duties--in the most definitive way possible. And somewhere far away, but getting closer, the Walkin' Dude is making his presence known...  

32 PGS./Carstock Cover/Parental Advisory …$3.99

©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved. Published by arrangement with The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.
This comic series is produced under license from The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group and Stephen King.

WOLVERINE AND POWER PACK #2 (of 4)

Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS GIARUSSO
Art & Cover by GURIHIRU & CHRIS GIARUSSO

FIELD TRIP!!! The Power kids are excited to be visiting the coolest school on the planet -- the Xavier Institute! But even the home of the world's most powerful mutants might not be safe when the Sentinels come knocking! It's mutant mayhem in the mighty Marvel manner!  Plus…MINI MARVELS!

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

WHAT IF? SECRET WARS

Written by KARL BOLLERS & C.B. CEBULSKI
Penciled by JORGE MOLINA & PATRICK SPAZIANTE
Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & MARKO DJURDJEVIC

From the Watcher’s Datalog: When a handful of Earth’s heroes and villains were kidnapped across several light years to the
alien Battleworld to fight a Secret War,  Doctor Doom thought he’d successfully stolen the power of the cosmic entity called the Beyonder. However, Doom was unaware he had only stolen a portion of the Beyonder’s near limitless abilities and the tables were turned, stripping the uber-villain of his newfound godhood. But what if…? What if events occurred differently? What if Doom discovered his mistake before it was too late and won the Secret War?  In other words…“What If Doctor Doom Kept the Beyonder’s Power?” And featuring the conclusion of a special five part back-up story, 'What if the Runaways Became the Young Avengers?' In this issue... “Young Avengers Assemble!”

48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

WHAT IF? HOUSE OF M

Written by BRIAN REED, JIM MCCANN & C.B. CEBULSKI
Penciled by PAOLO PANTALENA & PATRICK SPAZIANTE
Cover by JIM CHEUNG & MARKO DJURDJEVIC

We all remember when the Scarlet Witch uttered the three words that would change the landscape of the Marvel Universe: “No More Mutants!” But what if she said something different? And what of the consequences…? In a world without great power, who bears the burden of responsibility? Who will stand up to an enemy who fills the vacuum of power and whose hatred is unparalleled?  Brian Reed (SECRET INVASION: FRONT LINE) with Marvel's own Jim McCann and brand-spankin’ new artist Paolo Pantalena answer the question: "What if Scarlet Witch had ended the HOUSE OF M by saying "NO MORE POWERS!" Also featuring Part 1 of a special five part back-up story in all the What Ifs this year, in which we see Iron Lad take a different path that leads him to recruit a different set of future Avengers. Join C.B. Cebulski (X-MEN: DIVIDED WE STAND, LONERS) and Patrick Spaziante (MUTIES, Sonic The Hedgehog) as they ask, 'What if the Runaways Became the Young Avengers?'

48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

WHAT IF? CAPTAIN AMERICA: FALLEN SON

Written by MARC SUMERAK
Art by TREVOR GORING
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS

Every man, woman and child in the Marvel Universe remembers where they were the day that Captain America died. But what if the event that forever changed the heart of heroics had never actually happened? And what if the hero that helped define the post-Civil War era had fallen in Cap's place? Join us for a tale of death, mourning and rebirth as we ask the question on everyone's mind: "What if Iron Man had died instead of Captain America?" Featuring Part 2 of a special five part back-up story, 'What if the Runaways Became the Young Avengers?' In this issue... Iron Lad stands revealed!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

WHAT IF? NEWER FANTASTIC FOUR

Written by PAUL TOBIN
Pencils & Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER

The original Fantastic Four are dead, and a New Fantastic Four has taken their place! But what can the team of Iron Man, Hulk, Spider-Man and Wolverine do against a foe as powerful as Thanos---bearer of the Infinity Gauntlet?
When it takes all the power of Iron Man's amazing new armor, all of Spider-Man's attitude, all the Hulk's brute strength, and all of Wolverine's underhanded tricks just to survive...what can the New Fantastic Four do to win? The answer lies within this cosmically power-packed issue! Featuring Part 2 of "What If the Runaways became the Young Avengers?"

48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

WHAT IF? SPIDER-MAN: BACK IN BLACK

Written by STEVEN GRANT & C.B. CEBULSKI
Penciled by GUS VASQUEZ & PATRICK SPAZIANTE
Cover by RON GARNEY & MARKO DJURDJEVIC

On a terrible day not long ago, a single bullet tore into Peter Parker's beloved Aunt May, triggering a cascade of helplessness, revenge and desperation that finally cost Peter the life he had always known and almost cost Spider-Man everything he had ever stood for. But what if the bullet had found a different target? If Spider-Man was willing to break all his rules for the woman who raised him, how far would he go for the woman he loves? "What If Mary Jane Had Been Shot Instead Of Aunt May?" Featuring Part 4 of a special five part back-up story, 'What if the Runaways Became the Young Avengers?' In this issue... Enter Kang!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

YTHAQ — THE FORSAKEN WORLD #1 (of 4)

Written by CHRISTOPHE ARLESTON Adaptation by PAUL BENJAMIN
Penciled by ADRIEN FLOCH
Covers by ADRIEN FLOCH

The first-ever English adaptation of the critically acclaimed European comic-book series from writer Christophe Arleston and artist Adrien Floch, a science-fiction epic adventure that has captivated readers around the world! In space, no one can hear you scream — even if you’re screaming for help from deadly mercenaries while trying to survive a crash landing on a strange, new world! Battered by a cosmic storm, the space cruiser Comet’s Mist falls toward an unknown planet. Only one man and two women survive: poetic technician Narvath, young and intrepid astronavigator Granite, and beautiful but unbearable and materialistic passenger Callista. Only fate knows what lies ahead.

64 PGS./Mature …$5.99

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ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 2 TPB

Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON & JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH
Penciled by BRETT BOOTH & RON LIM
Cover by RON LIM

The exciting conclusion to the comic adaptation of New York Times-bestselling author Laurell. K. Hamilton’s first Anita Blake novel! The hunt for the St. Louis’ vampire murderer continues, as Anita Blake finds herself trapped between Nikolaos, the malevolent Master Vampire who has coerced her into investigating the case; Edward, the assassin targeting Nikolaos, who wants Anita’s help locating his mark, willingly or otherwise; and the killer, who plans to eliminate Anita permanently before she identifies him. Can even the woman the undead dub the Executioner survive this case? Collecting ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES #7-12.

144 PGS./Parental Advisory …$15.99

OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z VOL. 6 PREMIERE HC

Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, SEAN MCQUAID, MICHAEL HOSKIN, STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD, DAVID WILTFONG, MADISON CARTER, MIKE FICHERA, CHAD ANDERSON, CHRIS BIGGS, ERIC J. MOREELS, MARK O'ENGLISH, AL SJOERDSMA, JACOB ROUGEMONT, GABRIEL SHECHTER, JEPH YORK, MICHEL GARIEPY, RICH GREEN, PETER
SANDERSON & MARKUS ETTLINGER
Cover by TOM GRUMMETT

The most comprehensive guide to the stars of the Marvel Universe continues! From the old west of Kid Colt to the far-flung future of Killraven to the end of time with Kang! From jolly ol' J. Jonah Jameson, fantastic mailman Willie Lumpkin and mighty butler Jarvis to Hulk's pal Rick Jones! Ladies Daemon, Deathstrike, Liberators, Mastermind and Octopus! Triumphant heroes including Jocasta, Jolt, Karma, Longshot, M, MACH-4 and Machine Man! Loathsome Villains including Jester, Kaine, Killmonger, King Cobra, Kingpin, Klaw, Korvac, Kraven, Leader, Lizard, Loki, Mad Thinker and Madame Masque! The Kree! Two Justices! Two Ka-Zars! Two Liliths! Dan Ketch! Lockheed! The Juggernaut! And many more!

240 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99

HEDGE KNIGHT II: SWORN SWORD TPB

Written by GEORGE R.R. MARTIN & BEN AVERY
Penciled by MIKE S. MILLER
Cover by MIKE S. MILLER

Adapting New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin’s The Sworn Sword! The long-awaited sequel to The Hedge Knight tells the story of the adventures of Ser Duncan and his squire one year after their initial meeting at the tournament in Ashford. After traveling the land in search of the puppeteer girl Tanselle, Dunk and Egg find themselves in the charge of Ser Eustace, an aged knight who has accepted Dunk as his sworn sword. But Ser Eustace has another knight in his service who is nothing but trouble, and he will make Dunk’s life far more difficult when he rashly attacks a peasant and causes grief to a local noble, the Lady Rohanne Webber. But the Lady Rohanne has problems of her own — and she knows the truth about Ser Eustace and the side he took in the battle of Redgrass Field. Collecting HEDGE KNIGHT II: SWORN SWORD #1-6.

152 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99

INFINITY CRUSADE VOL. 1 TPB

Written by JIM STARLIN
Penciled by RON LIM, TOM RANEY,
ANGEL MEDINA & TOM GRINDBERG
Cover by RON LIM

She's come to stop crime across the globe and bring peace to the universe. Captain America and Spider-Man are on her side; Thanos and Mephisto stand against her. So how can she be the bad guy? Jim Starlin's 1990s cosmic collection culminates when the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Avengers, the Infinity Watch, the New Warriors and most other super-hero teams of the time are split by a universal crisis...of faith! Also featuring the Mole Man, the Absorbing Man and other classic characters! Collecting INFINITY CRUSADE #1-3, WARLOCK CHRONICLES #1-3 and WARLOCK AND THE INFINITY WATCH #18-19.

248 PGS./All Ages …$29.99

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE THREE MUSKETEERS PREMIERE HC

Written by ROY THOMAS (based on the novel by ALEXANDRE DUMAS)
Penciled by HUGO PETRUS
Cover by GERALD PAREL

Paris, 1625. A young man called d’Artagnan, after a series of misadventures, attempts to join the King’s elite fighting force—The Musketeers! Joined by Porthos, Aramis and Athos, the four make short work of the Crown’s adversaries. But little do they know, the evil Cardinal Richelieu is creating a counter force to the Musketeers, one which may soon challenge the power of the French throne itself! The latest title in the Illustrated line reunites the creative team which brought you the much-lauded adaptation of The Man in the Iron Mask. All for one and one for all! Collecting MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE THREE MUSKETEERS #1-6.

144 PGS./ Rated A …$19.99

WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ POSTER

24x36…$8.99

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: ATLAS ERA STRANGE TALES VOL. 2 HC

Written by STAN LEE & VARIOUS
Penciled by BILL EVERETT, GENE COLAN, JOE SINNOTT, BERNIE KRIGSTEIN, JOE MANEELY, JERRY ROBINSON, JIM MOONEY, GEORGE TUSKA, PAUL REINMAN, HARRY ANDERSON, TONY DIPRETA, ED WINIARKSI, SAM KWESKIN, DICK BRIEFER & VARIOUS
Cover by HARRY ANDERSON

Join the Marvel Masterworks as we take another dip into the well of pre-Code madness from the era when comics were no-holds-barred and horror was king! You’ll be treated to dozens of tales from the dark side by such luminaries as Bill Everett, Gene Colan, Bernie Krigstein, Jerry Robinson and many, many more as they dig up the deepest, darkest tales of suspense and terror found anywhere this side of a mortuary. The Farmer takes a life, but what price will he pay when the chickens come home to roost? Is O’Malley’s friend really the kind of guy you want to hang out with? Find out what makes even a monster afraid, and discover the sure-fire solution to father-in-law trouble! The 1950s were a time of gruesome stories and great art, and Stan Lee’s Atlas had it all. What more can we say? The devil made us do it! Reserve that copy today! Collecting STRANGE TALES #11-20.

272 PGS./All Ages …$59.99

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 8 HC

Written by ROY THOMAS
Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, JOHN BUSCEMA & FRANK GIACOIA
Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA

Avengers assemble! The MARVEL MASTERWORKS are bringing you yet another collection from the heyday of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. You know it’s trouble when Kang the Conqueror drops in from the 41st century, but this time he pits our heroes against Hyperion, Nighthawk, Dr. Spectrum and the Whizzer — the Squadron Sinister — in a cosmic chess match! And as if one menace wasn’t enough, then from across time the Avengers must also face the combined combat skill of the Captain America, Sub-Mariner and Human Torch of 1941! Next, it’s a focus on the King of Wakanda, the Black Panther, as he infiltrates the supremacist Sons of the Serpent. But when he’s captured, will the Serpents use T’Challa to incite a war that will tear the nation apart? Then it’s the return of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, but with them in two comes a barbarian as only Big John Buscema can draw them, Akron the Magnificent! And before you close these pages you’ll find out how to rent an Avenger when they become heroes for hire, see the return of the Man-Ape and the Lethal Legion, and enjoy guest-stars galore with the Black Knight, Nick Fury, Captain Marvel and Black Widow! Collecting AVENGERS #69-79.

240 PGS./All Ages …$54.99

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 8 HC

Written by STAN LEE
Penciled by JACK KIRBY
Cover by JACK KIRBY

It’s time to take another trip up the Rainbow Bridge to fair Asgard with the greatest team comics has ever known, Stan “The Man” and Jack “King” Kirby! Their Thor epics are the peak of cosmic action and mythic adventure, and these ten adventures will show you yet again just why. It all begins as the Mighty Thor takes a journey across time into an apocalyptic atomic future where man is now mutate, but there’s no rest upon his return because then it’s the god vs. god when Thor does battles with Pluto, Lord of the Underworld! And battles aren’t the only thing you can bet on. Queen Karnilla pines for the noble Balder the Brave, while the amazing being known as “Him” (and known to Marvelites as Adam Warlock) takes the Lady Sif to be his perfect mate! Methinks that date may end in fisticuffs. Then it’s a battle through Loki to find, and learn the amazing origin of, the one-and-only Galactus! It’s a cosmic revelation as can only be brought to you by the King of Comics! But that ain’t all! There’s a knuckle-smashing showdown with the Thermal Man, the return of the Wrecker and a heart-wrenching astral adventure featuring Thor’s former ladylove, Jane Foster. Collecting THOR #163-172.

224 PGS./All Ages …$54.99

ONSLAUGHT REBORN TPB

Written by JEPH LOEB
Penciled by ROB LIEFELD
Cover by ROB LIEFELD

Marvel’s greatest heroes sacrificed themselves to save the world from the deadliest threat they had ever faced: Onslaught! The lives of the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were saved only when Franklin Richards created a parallel universe, where we found those heroes, reborn! But this world has long since merged back into our own, and the evil Onslaught — forged from the most vile parts of Magneto’s and Professor X’s psyches — has been presumed long dead. But now, he, himself, is reborn — and he’s bringing fragments of the other universe with him! Join comics superstars Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld in this no-holds-barred, all-out action extravaganza — celebrating the 10th anniversary of the event that changed Marvel history — as Onslaught, the Marvel Universe and the Heroes Reborn Universe collide in this massive crossover! Collecting ONSLAUGHT REBORN #1-5.

120 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99

POWERS VOL. 12: THE 25 COOLEST DEAD SUPERHEROES OF ALL TIME TPB

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING

Homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim investigate murders specific to super hero cases, and they both have a secret: They both have powers. This new story will blow the roof off of everything you know about crime comics and super hero comics! Walker vs. Pilgrim! And they both have powers! From the writer of some of your favorite Marvel comics (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, NEW AVENGERS) comes a brand-new chapter from this award-winning book. Collecting POWERS #25-30. 

200 PGS./Explicit Content …$19.95

SECRET WARS II OMNIBUS HC

Written by JIM SHOOTER, CHRIS CLAREMONT, MARK GRUENWALD, DENNY O'NEIL, JOHN BYRNE, STEVE ENGLEHART, DANNY FINGEROTH, TOM DEFALCO, BILL MANTLO, ROGER STERN, ARCHIE GOODWIN, MIKE CARLIN, PETER GILLIS, LOUISE SIMONSON, WALT SIMONSON, JIM OWLSEY, PETER DAVID & JAMES FELDER
Penciled by AL MILGROM, MARY WILSHIRE, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, PAUL NEARY, JOHN ROMITA, JR., DAN GREEN, RICH BUCKLER, JOHN BYRNE, KEITH POLLARD, JOE SINNOTT, MIKE HARRIS, RON FRENZ, JACK FURY, TOM MORGAN, JAMES FRY, DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI, MIKE MIGNOLA, JOHN BUSCEMA, PAUL CHADWICK, RON WILSON, MARK BADGER, RICK LEONARD, BRENT ANDERSON, SCOTT WILLIAMS, WALT SIMONSON, MARK BRIGHT, RICH BUCKLER, DON PERLIN, PETE WOODS & MIKE MANLEY
Cover by JOHN BYRNE

He rescued the Hulk and destroyed the New Mutants, he wrestled the Thing and made a deal with Mephisto, he created Kurse and Thundersword and a tower of gold! Doctor Strange tried to teach him; Dazzler tried to romance him! The Avengers wanted to recruit him, Daredevil to sue him, and Puma and Deadpool just wanted him dead! Hero, villain, force of nature and deus ex machina all in one: the Beyonder! For good or ill, he was one of the most powerful agents of change in the eighties, and now you can see all of his work all at once! Plus: the menacing Moondragon, the nefarious Nebula and, oddly enough, the origin of Armadillo! Featuring Tabitha Smith, later of New Mutants, X-Force and Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. fame! Collecting SECRET WARS II #1-9; NEW MUTANTS #30 and #36-37; CAPTAIN AMERICA #308; UNCANNY X-MEN #196 AND #202-203; IRON MAN #197; FANTASTIC FOUR #282, #285, #288 and #316-319; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #6; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #268 AND #273-274; DAREDEVIL #223; INCREDIBLE HULK #312; AVENGERS #260-261 AND #265-266; DAZZLER #40; ALPHA FLIGHT #28; THING #30; DOCTOR STRANGE #74; CLOAK AND DAGGER #4; POWER PACK #18; THOR #363; POWER MAN AND IRON FIST #121; PETER PARKER, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #111; DEFENDERS #152; DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #1 and QUASAR #8.

1168 PGS./ All Ages …$99.99

ULTIMATE ORIGINS PREMIERE HC

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by BUTCH GUICE
Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO & MICHAEL TURNER

This is it! The story that finally reveals the conspiracies behind the entire Ultimate Universe! When they first met, Bruce Banner mysteriously warned Spider-Man that "Everything is connected." Now it's time to discover the jaw-dropping secrets that men have fought and died to protect. From the dark days of World War II to the frightening present, journey through history to learn what's really behind the Super Soldier and Weapon X programs—and how heroes such as Captain America, Nick Fury and Wolverine have more in common than codenames and costumes. The dream team of Brian Michael Bendis and Butch Guice (CAPTAIN AMERICA, IRON MAN) unite for the first time for the Ultimate series of the year that is a must-read lead-in to ULTIMATUM! Collecting ULTIMATE ORIGINS #1-5.

120 PGS./ Rated T+…$24.99

SOLEIL: UNIVERSAL WAR ONE VOL. 1 PREMIERE HC

Written by DENIS BAJRAM
Penciled by DENIS BAJRAM
Cover by DENIS BAJRAM

The European best-seller — now finally presented in English! In the midst of a latent civil war between the core planets and outlying planetary settlements, an immense wall has cut our solar system in two. The black wall absorbs all light and matter, and it’s up to a band of soldiers facing courts martial to investigate the phenomenon. They’re the men and women of the Purgatory Squadron. For which crimes are they here? And can they work together long enough to stay alive once they enter...the Wall? Collecting UNIVERSAL WAR ONE #1-3.

152 PGS./Mature …$24.99
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