Best of
Marvel

2007

Captain America by Ed Brubaker Omnibus, Vol. 1


Ed Brubaker - 2007
    Collecting Eisner Award-nominated Best Writer Ed Brubaker's first 25 landmark issues of Captain America in one titanic tome, plus the Captain America 65th Anniversary Special and Winter Soldier: Winter Kills one-shots! This deluxe hardcover, fat-packed with extras, features the story that stunned readers worldwide and sent shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe: the death of Captain America! Also including the return of Cap's wartime partner, Bucky Barnes, as the Winter Soldier; the death and life of his greatest enemy, the Red Skull; and the emergences of a new threat, General Aleksander Lukin, the head of one of the most powerful corporations in the world!Collecting: Captain America 1-25, 65th Anniversary Special; Winter Soldier: Winter Kills

Spider-Man: Birth of Venom


Tom DeFalco - 2007
    Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #252-259, #300 and #315-317, Web Of Spider-Man (1985) #1 and material from Secret Wars #8, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #298-299, Fantastic Four #274, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #25.The Beyonder's Battleworld might seem a strange place to get new threads, but it's Spider-Man who becomes unraveled when his shape-changing costume attempts to darken his life as well as his fashion sense! But ridding himself of his riotous raiment proves an even greater mistake when its alien enmity bonds with mortal madness to form our hero's most dedicated decimator! Plus: the first appearances of Puma and the Rose! Mary Jane Watson's startling secret! And the debut of the battling...Bag-Man!? Guest-starring the Black Cat, the Fantastic Four and more!

Silver Surfer: Requiem


J. Michael Straczynski - 2007
    Now his ride is about to come to an end. It starts with a small spot - a blemish that will spread until he is no more.

X-23: Target X


Craig Kyle - 2007
    But when your entire life has been about death and destruction, can you ever really escape the darkness? The rest of the story begins here, and won't end until X-23 faces off with the one man most responsible for her life: Wolverine.

The Ultimates 2: Ultimate Collection


Mark Millar - 2007
    Is this the end for the Ultimate Universe's hottest couple? Is this the beginning of the end for the Ultimates? This deluxe hardcover collects Ultimates 2 Vol. 1: Gods & Monsters and Ultimates 2 Vol. 2: Grand-Theft America, plus Ultimates Annual #1.

Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America


Jeph Loeb - 2007
    The death of Captain America hits the Marvel Universe - hard! Be there as superstar Jeph Loeb teams with the industry's top artists on a story that will have everyone talking.Collects Captain America #25, Fallen Son: Death of Captain America - Wolverine, Avengers, Captain America, Spider-Man and Iron Man.

Daredevil by Frank Miller & Klaus Janson, Vol. 3


Frank Miller - 2007
    One hero. It didn't end well. But Elektra's death was only the foundation for one of Frank Miller's most staggering sagas of the Man Without Fear! The Hand and the Chaste are in a race for Elektra, body and soul, and Natasha Romanova, the Black Widow, almost follows her rival into the grave while Daredevil's trapped in a coffin of his own design! Can his sarcastic sensei Stick rescue him from sensory overload, just in time for hand-to-Hand combat? Plus, the continuing tragedy of Heather Glenn, Foggy Nelson's foray into organized crime, a path not taken to the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, and the only villain who gets less respect than Stilt-Man...a second Stilt-Man! Featuring the Kingpin, Bullseye, and Hydra! Collects Daredevil #185-191, #219; Daredevil: Love & War, and What If? #28

Civil War: Marvel Universe


Ed Brubaker - 2007
    In Civil War: Choosing Sides, five stories shine a spotlight on the wildcards and impact players whose part in the Civil War has yet to be told - including Daredevil/Iron Fist, U.S.Agent, the Irredeemable Ant-Man, Venom and even... Howard the Duck? Then in Winter Soldier: Winter Kills, James Buchanan Barnes, Captain America's one-time partner Bucky, faces his first Christmas of the 21st century - and the truth of the terrible things he was forced to do as the Winter Soldier. And with Cap caught in a conflict he can neither take a side of - or understand - what moves can he make to try to redeem himself? Later, in Civil War: The Return, two of the universe's greatest heroes are confronted with pasts they can't leave behind in two heart-rendering tales. On Earth, the Sentry confronts his inner demons as the shadows of past and future battles tear him apart. Within The Negative Zone, the walls of 42 are pulled back to reveal the return of one of the Marveldom's greatest heroes. And in She-Hulk, Civil War threatens the rights of every American super hero. So whose side will Marvel's top superhuman lawyer fight for? And how can she possibly choose, when she feels one way as She-Hulk, and another as Jen Walters? Collects Winter Soldier: Winter Kills, Civil War: Choosing Sides, Civil War: The Return and She-Hulk #8

Civil War: Peter Parker, Spider-Man


Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa - 2007
    Collects Sensational Spider-Man #28-34.

Nova, Volume 1: Annihilation: Conquest


Dan AbnettKevin Sharpe - 2007
    In the past, an army of peacekeeping Centurions delivered stability. But the Nova Corps are dead and gone - now there is only Richard Rider, the man called Nova. But can a lone human police an entire universe? He has near limitless power - now he must do all he can to bring punishment to the wicked, help to the oppressed and justice for all! Strap in as the acclaimed writing team of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (Annihilation: Nova), superstar Sean Chen (Sensational Spider-Man) and cover artist Adi Granov (Iron Man) slam your mind into hyperdrive!Collecting: Nova 1-7

Civil War: Front Line, Vol. 1


Paul JenkinsRoy Allan Martinez - 2007
    In the wake of the Stamford disaster, the public cries out for super-hero registration. This title collects stories from Civil War: Front Line numbered 1 to 6.

Civil War: Front Line, Vol. 2


Paul Jenkins - 2007
    But living through one of the worst superhuman disasters in history may be the worst thing that could happen, as this vilified hero is placed under arrest for the deaths of an entire town. Covers #6-#11

Hulk: Planet Hulk Omnibus


Greg Pak - 2007
    This one has it all: Strange alien planet! Oppressed barbarian tribes! Corrupt emperor! Deadly woman warrior! Gladiators and slaves! Battle-axes and hand blasters! Monsters and champions...and the Incredible Hulk! Let the smashing commence! Plus an alternate "What If?" take, a guidebook to Sakaar and the Totally Awesome debut of Amadeus Cho! COLLECTING: FANTASTIC FOUR (1998) 533-535, INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) 88-105, GIANT-SIZE HULK (2006) 1, WHAT IF? PLANET HULK, PLANET HULK: GLADIATOR GUIDEBOOK, MATERIAL FROM NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI (2006), AMAZING FANTASY (2004) 15

Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 11: Back in Black


J. Michael Straczynski - 2007
    Black is his state of mind. But the worst is yet to come for Spider-Man. Get on board here, True Believer, as we gear up for an event that will forever change the life of your favorite web-slinger. There IS no going back. Collects Amazing Spider-Man #539-543.

Annihilation Omnibus


Dan AbnettAndy Lanning - 2007
    Marvel's cosmic superstars return in explosive, widescreen sci-fi style! Annihilus, lord of the Negative Zone, has declared war! And as his unstoppable Annihilation Wave swarms into the Marvel Universe, demolishing all in its path, only a handful of heroes can resist the destruction! As Nova learns the ways of war from Drax the Destroyer, the Silver Surfer seeks out his former master Galactus for aid, the Super-Skrull fights for his son's life and Ronan the Accuser faces Gamora and her woman warriors! Nova and Quasar's army leads the charge, but as heroes fall and Annihilus rises, the universe's one remaining hope may be Thanos, the Mad Titan!Collecting: Drax the Destroyer 1-4; Annihilation Prologue, 1-6; Annihilation: Nova 1-4; Annihilation: Silver Surfer 1-4; Annihilation: Super-Skrull 1-4; Annihilation: Ronan 1-4; Annihilation: Heralds of Galactus 1-2, Annihilation: Nova Corps Files

Doctor Strange: The Oath


Brian K. Vaughan - 2007
    Doctor Stephen Strange embarks on the most important paranormal investigation of his career, as he sets out to solve an attempted murder - his own! And with his most trusted friend also at death's door, Strange turns to an unexpected corner of the Marvel Universe to recruit a new ally.

Annihilation, Book One


Dan Abnett - 2007
    Villains and heroes will form allegiances. Empires will fall. A destructive force punctures through the edge of our universe and slaughters millions of worlds - including Xandar, home of the intergalactic peacekeeping force known as the Nova Corps. With the Nova Corps gone, who can possibly hold off the Annihilation Wave? To protect the legacy of the Xandarian culture, the lone surviving member of the Corps - Richard Rider of Earth - must escape from the burning ruins of the homeworld with the murdering hosts of the Annihilation Wave closing in. But can he trust himself to use his new power wisely, or will he lose control again and pose a threat to the cosmos greater than the invasion itself? And on the subject of trust, how far can he trust his new "friend" Drax? Plus: Just how did Drax end up on Xandar, anyway? His story begins with the crash of an interstellar prison transport in an isolated Alaskan Town. And when Paibok the Power Skrull, Lunatik, the Blood Brothers and Drax the Destroyer come calling, it's not a social call. Collects Drax the Destroyer #1-4, Annihilation Prologue, Nova #1-

The New Avengers Collection Vol. 1


Brian Michael Bendis - 2007
    Employing Electro to disrupt the electrical systems of the maximum-security prison known as the Raft, hundreds of super-powered villains are freed to wreak havoc on New York. Without the Avengers to answer the call, a group of heroes must form a makeshift alliance to subdue the rampaging villains and save the city. In the heat of battle, this new team fills the void left by the Avengers' demise - the New Avengers. After shocking the Marvel fans with the series-shattering "Avengers Disassembled" storyline, writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist David Finch begin an all-new chapter in Marvel Comics history with New Avengers. Featuring a cast of fan-favorite characters including Wolverine, Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Spider-Woman teamed with the hard-edged heroes Luke Cage and the Sentry, New Avengers presents a 21st-century revitalization of the classic Avengers concept. Plus: The mystery of the Sentry revealed The Avengers try to help the most powerful super hero in the world figure out who he is and where he came from But will this knowledge destroy the man they're trying to help? Collects New Avengers #1-10, New Avengers Most Wanted Files, New Avengers: Custom #676: Army & Air Force.

Runaways by Brian K. Vaughan & Adrian Alphona Omnibus


Brian K. Vaughan - 2007
    Vaughan and Adrian Alphona introduce teen sensations - the Runaways! All young people believe that their parents are evil...but what if they really are? Meet Alex, Karolina, Gert, Chase, Molly and Nico. Their lives are about to take an incredible turn. When these six young friends discover that their mothers and fathers are all secretly super villains, they flee their homes together and head straight into the adventure of their lives - vowing to turn the tables on their parents' evil organization, the Pride! But will all of them survive into the next stage of their runaway lives? Cloak and Dagger, the New Avengers and the X-Men await, on an unparalleled emotional journey that takes the Runaways from Los Angeles to New York - and beyond! COLLECTING: RUNAWAYS (2003) 1-18, RUNAWAYS (2005) 1-24, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2006

Amazing Fantasy Omnibus


Stan Lee - 2007
    Monsters both microscopic and megalithic - like Torr, Sserpo, Monsteroso, and the inimitable Tim Boo Ba. Aliens, genies, angels, ghosts and more. Plus the origins of Spider-Man and Doctor Druid.

Spider-Man and Power Pack: Big-city Super Heroes


Marc Sumerak - 2007
    Zero-G Lightspeed Mass Master Energizer Together, they are Marvel's youngest super heroes: Power Pack When the Power family returns to New York for another exciting adventure, it isn't long before our super siblings find themselves fighting side-by-side with everyone's favorite wall-crawler, the Amazing Spider-Man Featuring the villainy of Venom, the Sandman, the Vulture and more Collects Spider-Man and Power Pack #1-4.

Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord #1


Keith Giffen - 2007
    Peter Quill is once again Star-Lord -- but what could possibly make him take on his former identity? And what brings together the motley crew that includes Bug, Captain Universe, Deathcry, Mantis, Groot and Rocket Raccoon?

Spider-Man: The Visual Guide to the Complete Movie Trilogy


Alastair Dougall - 2007
    Full color.

Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do


Kevin Smith - 2007
    How long will it be before they do some catching up?

Demons of Mercy


R.H. Stavis - 2007
    The story revolved around an undiscovered heroine during the Revolutionary War.Shortly after, R.H.'s popularity expanded globally with the fictional work for one of the most popular video game characters of all time, Lara Croft. As a result of Tomb Raider's success, R.H. has been interviewed by National Public Radio and has contributed an article entitled Writing in Your 20's for Writer's Digest. Since that time, R.H. has worked on multiple novels, graphic novels, and video games, including Daniel's Veil, Transformers: War for Cybertron, Tales from Moon Lake, and Something Monstrous.She enjoys long walks on the beach, fruity drinks, zombies, and the apocalypse.You can meet R.H. at multiple conventions throughout the year, including San Diego Comic-Con.For more information, follow R.H. at http://twitter.com/rhstavis .

Assembled!


Van Plexico - 2007
    Written by the Jarvis Heads of www.AvengersAssemble.net, the Web's first and longest-running Avengers site. Edited by Van Allen Plexico. All profits go to George Perez's chosen charity.

Marvel Zombies: Dead Days #1


Robert Kirkman - 2007
    Finally, the story of the plague first infecting the Marvel Zombie Universe is told! Find out who was the first to succumb to the virus, and witness the birth of the Zombified Four!

Civil War: The Complete Collection


Mark Millar - 2007
    Collection of all the Marvel Civil War comics.

The Spider-Man Chronicles: The Art and Making of Spider-Man 3


Grant Curtis - 2007
    Curtis has hand selected a phenomenal collection of unpublished concept art, sketches, models, and his own behind-the-scenes photography, and pairs these brilliant visuals with his detailed account of how the film was madefrom the story and casting to the costumes, production, and special effects. Everything that the serious fan wants is here: early story notes on Vulture, who was later replaced by Venom; shooting locations in Los Angeles, New York, Cleveland, and elsewhere; the real world materials and computer wizardry that brought Sandman to life; transforming Spider-Man's suit into something darker, more sinister, and otherworldly; and much more. Contributions from the key players, including director Sam Raimi, the production designers, costume designers, and visual effects technicians complete this celebration of a groundbreaking motion picture. Spider-Man, the Character: TM & 2007 Marvel Characters, Inc. Spider-Man 3, the Movie: 2007Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

Legion of Monsters: Man-Thing #1


Charlie Huston - 2007
    Plus the brilliant Ted McKeever brings his expressionistic storytelling to Simon Garth - the original Marvel Zombie!

Primary Targets


Sean McKeever - 2007
    MARVEL AGE introduces new and young readers to some of the greatest legends of the Marvel Universe, with dynamic brand-new art and a contemporary sensibility in these action-packed graphic novels.

Legion of Monsters: Werewolf By Night #1


Mike CareyKlaus Janson - 2007
    This shocking story by Mike Carey and Greg Land (in the comic he's waited his whole life to draw!) is a powerful, brutally terrifying tale that will redefine Jack Russell forever! And as if that wasn't enough - join writer/artist Skottie Young in a no-holds-barred look at the afterlife of the Monster of Frankenstein!

Women of Marvel Vol. 2: v. 2 (Women of Marvel (2010))


Roy ThomasCarmine Infantino - 2007
    Collects Avengers (1963) #83, Spider-Woman (1978) #10, West Coast Avengers #15, Vision & The Scarlet Witch (1985) #12, Uncanny X-Men (1963) #168, 189, 201, & 218 and material from Strange Tales (1987) #10-11.More classic tales of Marvel's leading ladies! Featuring Kitty Pryde, Black Cat, Dagger, Spider-Woman, Tigra, Jubilee and more!

Marvel Legacy: The 1960s-1990s Handbook


Sean McQuaid - 2007
    So if it's from a comic that has a December 1969 cover date or earlier, you'll find it in the magnificent 1960s chapter! Featuring Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and more across the ages - as well as hundreds of other era-specific entries!

Marvel Adventures The Avengers Vol. 4: The Dream Team


Jeff Parker - 2007
    Facing the foes no single super hero could withstand When global threats surface, they must contend with the combined might of: Captain America Storm Iron Man The Hulk Giant-Girl Wolverine Spider-Man It's all-ages action in the Mighty Marvel Manner Featuring an insectoid invasion, Kang the Conqueror, the Agents of Atlas and more Collects Marvel Adventures the Avengers #13-16.

Ms. Marvel Special #1


Brian Reed - 2007
    Within minutes, the library is overrun with visions from Carol's book and soon all of New York City is threatened!