Best of
Marvel

2012

Thor: God of Thunder, Volume 1: The God Butcher


Jason AaronNic Klein - 2012
    NOW!, Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future. The only hope for these ravaged worlds is for Thor to unravel the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher! In the distant past, Thor follows the bloody wake of murdered gods across the depths of space. In the present, the Thunder God discovers a forgotten cave that echoes with teh cries of tortured gods...and is shocked to find himself among them! And thousands of years from now, the last god-king of a ruined Asgard makes his final stand against the God Butcher's beserker legions. As three Thors from three eras race to stop the God Butcher, the full extent of his vicious scheme takes terrifying shape!COLLECTING: Thor: God of Thunder 1-5

Hawkeye #1


Matt Fraction - 2012
    The breakout star of this summer's blockbuster AVENGERS film and self-made hero Hawkeye fights for justice! He's out to prove himself as one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes!

Daredevil by Mark Waid, Volume 1


Mark WaidKhoi Pham - 2012
    and that same old "grinnin' in the face of hell" attitude, the Man Without Fear is back in action and leading with his face! Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man) joins neo-legendary artists Paolo Rivera and Marcos Martin for a new spin on Daredevil that will leave you gasping for air. Having turned his world upside over the past several years, Matt Murdock realizes that justice may not be blind to his past and villains may not be the only ones looking for answers. Bring it on. if Matt Murdock could see what he was doing ... he'd be terrified.Collecting: Daredevil 1-6

Daredevil by Ed Brubaker & Michael Lark: Ultimate Collection, Book 1


Ed Brubaker - 2012
    Now, pushed beyond the limit, Matt finds himself behind the eight ball with no clear way out, the people he calls friends slowly deserting him, and Hell's Kitchen gradually slipping out of control. The question is, when his back is against the wall. just how far will Daredevil go to get back what is his? Plus: a special episode focusing on Daredevil's best friend, Foggy Nelson. Spinning out of the stunning finale of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev's ground-breaking run, Brubaker and Lark pick up the billy club and run as hard and as fast as they can to leave their own mark on one of comics' most enduring legends. COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL (1998) 82-93

Thor: God of Thunder #1


Jason Aaron - 2012
    To save these worlds, Thor must unravel the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher!

Wolverine and the X-Men by Jason Aaron, Vol. 1


Jason Aaron - 2012
    But when the new Hellfire Club decides they don't like what the ol' Canucklehead has started, and decide to burn the place to the ground, will the school even outlast its first day?Collecting: Wolverine and the X-Men 1-4

Spider-Men


Brian Michael Bendis - 2012
    History is made as Ultimate Spider-Man Miles Morales meets the one and only Peter Parker, your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man!

Scarlet Spider, Volume 1: Life after Death


Christopher YostEdgar Delgado - 2012
    Spinning out of Spider-Island, The secrets of the Brand New Scarlet Spider revealed! Who is the new webbed wonder - and why has he come to face corruption in Houston, Texas?Collecting: Scarlet Spider 1-6 & material from Marvel Point One.1

Winter Soldier, Volume 1: The Longest Winter


Ed BrubakerJordie Bellaire - 2012
    But when the trail leads to Latveria, Bucky comes face-to-face with Dr. Doom! Can Bucky and the Widow prevent war with Latveria? Can Bucky stop the sleepers he himself trained? Eisner Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker and superstar artist Butch Guice kick off an explosive new era for Bucky Barnes! Collecting: Fear Itself 7.1: Captain America & Winter Soldier 1-5

Daredevil: End of Days


Brian Michael Bendis - 2012
    Investigative reporter Ben Urich has one last story to write...what was Matt Murdock's final secret? Ben digs deep into the seedy underbelly of the Marvel Universe, tracking down Matt's buried sins and past loves to discover the secrets behind his death - but who is the new Daredevil that's tracking Ben? You won't believe your eyes when the mystery behind Daredevil's final days stands revealed! It's a story years in the making, brought to you by some of the greatest creators in Daredevil history! COLLECTING: Daredevil: End of Days 1-8

Secret Warriors Omnibus


Jonathan HickmanDavid Marquez - 2012
    The Leviathan organization is awakening, their tendrils wrapped deep inside the US government. And when a shadow war breaks out between Leviathan and the ruthless Hydra, it's up to Fury and his Secret Warriors to put the pieces together and take them both out. Jonathan Hickman (with Brian Michael Bendis)'s shadow-ops masterpiece is collected in one oversized volume!Collecting: Mighty Avengers 13, 18; Secret Warriors 1-28; Dark Reign: The List Secret Warriors; Siege: Secret Warriors; material from Dark Reign: New Nation

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man: Death of Spider-Man Omnibus


Brian Michael Bendis - 2012
    Under his pen, the neophyte Spider-Man blossomed from an awkward and gangly schoolboy into a tried-and-true hero, an inspiration to a world of ultimate wonder. But all stories must come to an end. And as shadows gather, villains plot and heroes clash, Peter's final story will unfold. It's the death of Spider-Man - and the ending will shock you.Collecting: Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 15, 150-160; Ultimate Comics Avengers vs. New Ultimates 1-6; & Ultimate Comics Fallout 1-6

New Avengers Omnibus, Vol. 1


Brian Michael Bendis - 2012
    But when a terrible tragedy kicks off a superhuman Civil War, will the newly created team be irrevocably shattered?COLLECTING: Avengers 500-503, Avengers Finale, New Avengers 1-31, Annual 1; New Avengers Most Wanted Files; New Avengers : Custom 676: Army & Air Force; Giant -Size Spider -Woman 1; New Avengers: Illuminati (2006) 1; Civil War: The Confession 1; Civil War: The Initiative 1

Spider-Men #1


Brian Michael Bendis - 2012
    History is made as Ultimate Spider-Man Miles Morales meets the one and only Peter Parker, your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man!

Amazing Spider-Man: Big Time: Ultimate Collection


Dan Slott - 2012
    He's a full-fledged Avenger, he just landed a high-paying science job, and he has an amazing new girlfriend. But big-time living means big-time pressure! When the Hobgoblin returns, Spidey will need a slick new edge to defeat him. And when the Scorpion targets J. Jonah Jameson and his loved ones, Spider-Man must grapple with matters of life and death in a moving and compelling tale. Then, Spidey is asked to join the FF, adding even more to his already overful plate. Peter has never been one to shirk his responsibility, but will all his new commitments prove too much to handle? Plus: a new and strangely familiar Venom makes his debut! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man 648, 649-662, 654.1

Marvel Universe Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2012-2013) #1


Christopher Yost - 2012
    Based on the AMAZING new animated series! What do you do when the world's evilest villains attack? Call Earth's Mightiest Heroes to save the day! In our first tale, CAPTAIN AMERICA and THOR face a threat bigger than BOTH of them! And in tale two, following the exploits of everyone's favorite arrow-flinger: HAWKEYE!

The Invincible Iron Man, Volume 2


Matt Fraction - 2012
    But in doing so, Tony Stark has lost just about everything: his armor, his power - even his very mind. Now, at his absolute lowest point, it will take Tony's last reservoir of will - and a band of brothers including Thor, Captain America, War Machine and Black Widow - to keep from losing it all and sow the seeds for a brighter tomorrow. Stark Industries' arms-manufacturing days are over: Tony's new company, Stark Resilient, is bringing modern tech to the masses without bringing innocent people to their knees. But there's a competitor on the scene, a mother/daughter team with a very familiar name ready to pick up the slack with an armor called Detroit Steel. They've started a deadly game of international intrigue that will bring one of Iron Man's deadliest foes back into the fray - but for the Hammer girls, that was merely the opening salvo. With War Machine grounded by the Pentagon, Pepper missing the RT-charged heart that made her Rescue and Tony's Resilient team struggling to put their clean-energy tech into production, they're about to up the ante. Now, Iron Man's going to find out just what "resilient" really means.Collecting: The Invincible Iron Man 20-33

X-Force Volume 2


Craig Kyle - 2012
    As X-Force tracks Bastion, the stakes are raised when the mutant-hating robot kidnaps three young mutants very close to the team. And to make matters worse, X-23's diabolical creators, the Facility, return to claim their "escaped property." Then, Wolverine fights his way into a Hydra base to save the life of a mutant child! And finally, when Domino is targeted by the infamous Assassin's Guild, she reluctantly accepts Wolverine's help. The two set about fending off their attackers - and putting the moves on each other. Can the X-Force teammates compete against a murderer's row of villains while distracted by each other? Collecting X-FORCE (2008) #12-13, #17-20 and ANNUAL #1; and X-FORCE: SEX & VIOLENCE #1-3.

The Punisher, Volume 1


Greg Rucka - 2012
    Life is where things gets complicated. Fully loaded with Eisner Award-winning writer Greg Rucka (Batwoman, Queen and Country, WOLVERINE) and neo-superstar artist Marco Checchetto (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, DAREDEVIL), the biggest gun of all is back with blood on his hands and vengeance in his eyes to serve his own brand of justice with everything's he's got - but can he survive the darkness stored in his own arsenal? Plus: a violent look at how the Punisher deals with a world where every criminal is now a super hero. (Here's a hint: He doesn't deal with it pleasantly.) Collecting THE PUNISHER (2011) #1-6 and material from SPIDER-ISLAND: I LOVE NEW YORK CITY. Parental Advisory

Avenging Spider-Man: My Friends Can Beat up Your Friends


Zeb Wells - 2012
    Now, Spider-Man is doing a little Avenging, and he's brought a few of his pals along for the ride. Ever the social animal, the wall-crawler has a proud tradition of fighting side-by-side with heroes from across the Marvel Universe. And now that he's a card carrying member of both the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, he can't go far without swinging into a teammate or two. Step forward the rascally Red Hulk, the hotheaded Hawkeye and the legendary Captain America as Spidey bonds with Earth's Mightiest Heroes!COLLECTING: Avenging Spider-Man #1-5Book Details: Reading Level: Age 13 and Up

Avengers vs. X-Men: Infinite Vol. 1 #1


Mark Waid - 2012
    The 'dot' is shown to be Sam Alexander, as he keeps flying.Sam opens a wormhole near the Milky Way Galaxy, and streaks forward, all the while trying to assure himself that he can succeed in getting to Earth. His drive and determination is revealed then; the Phoenix is on it's way to the same planet. Futhermore, it's not far behind him.Eventually he arrives near Earth. But due to the sheer speed in which he traveled and his own inexperience, he flies into New York with the same velocity, sending a sonic boom in a nearby road. Still unable to focus, Sam barely manages to dodge a helicopter in his way. However, too caught up in that success, he doesn't notice the building in front of him. Sam mutters to the world that he's sorry before crashing into it.Dazed, Nova wakes up to see Captain America, Ms. Marvel, Hawkeye and Iron Man. Too tired from his travel and injured from the crash, Nova manages to stutter that "it" is coming before collapsing. As he is taken to a hospital, Iron Man still tries to ask him what is coming.

Marvel's The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week #8 (of 8) (Marvel's Avengers : Fury's Big Week)


Christopher Yost - 2012
    If you thought you knew everything there was to know about Director Nick Fury and the elusive Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.--think again!

Marvel's The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week #3 (of 8) (Marvel's Avengers : Fury's Big Week)


Christopher Yost - 2012
    Travel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and see what the Avengers are up to before the blockbuster event of the year!

Marvel's The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week #5 (of 8) (Marvel's Avengers : Fury's Big Week)


Christopher Yost - 2012
    Delve into the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Discover its secrets before you see the film!

The Man-Thing Omnibus


Steve GerberRalph Macchio - 2012
    Empathic by nature and drawn to fight evil, his shambling visage inspires fear - and whatever knows fear burns at the Man-Thing's touch. COLLECTING: SAVAGE TALES (1971) NO. 1, ASTONISHING TALES (1970) NOS. 12-13, FEAR NOS. 10-19, MAN-THING (1974) NOS. 1-22, MONSTERS UNLEASHED NOS. 5 & 8-9, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING NOS. 1-5, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) NOS. 197-198, RAMPAGING HULK (1977) NO. 7, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) NO. 68, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) NO. 43, MAN-THING (1979) NOS. 1-11 & DOCTOR STRANGE (1974) NO. 41

Marvel's The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week #6 (of 8) (Marvel's Avengers : Fury's Big Week)


Christopher Yost - 2012
    Your look into the action-packed world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe rages on as secrets are revealed, conspiracies are unraveled, and heroes are unleashed!

Marvel's The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week #7 (of 8) (Marvel's Avengers : Fury's Big Week)


Christopher Yost - 2012
    maintain the status quo in a world full of green monsters, gods, and men in iron suits?

Marvel's The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week #2 (of 8) (Marvel's Avengers : Fury's Big Week)


Christopher Yost - 2012
    What is the Avengers Initiative? And what plan does Nicky Fury have up his sleeve?

Marvel's The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week #4 (of 8) (Marvel's Avengers : Fury's Big Week)


Christopher Yost - 2012
    Enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe and see the events leading up to the blockbuster sensation!

Indestructible Hulk #1


Mark Waid - 2012
    Bruce Banner -- smartest man alive. Combined they are the strongest, smartest weapon on the planet!

The Transformers: Regeneration One (Special Vol 2012)


Simon Furman - 2012
    For the first time in nearly a decade the final issues of the original run of Transformers are back--just in time for the story to continue in Transformers: Regeneration One #81! Following a planet-shattering battle with Unicron, Optimus Prime has fallen! How will the other Autobots carry on--and will Prime be back in time for Cybertron's darkest hour?

Minimum Carnage: Alpha #1


Christopher Yost - 2012
    However, he seems to be dancing to someone else's directions this time. The story that will bring together Carnage, Venom, and the Scarlet Spider begins here!

Marvel Heroic Roleplaying: Civil War Event Book Premium


Mike Selinker - 2012
    The Event Book details the major decision points during the war and its aftermath, while the Event Supplements add more options, characters, and storylines to expand the Civil War experience.

Marvel Heroic Roleplaying: Annihilation Event Book Premium


Margaret Weis Productions - 2012
    The Event Book includes rules to scale up the game to cosmic level, with heroes such as Nova, Drax, Gamora, and the Heralds of Galactus, plus all major decision points and interstellar locations needed to become a part of the action. Essential Editions are full-color, case-bound hardcovers and include a full Marvel Heroic Roleplaying campaign, with character rosters, locations, and expanded rules. Premium Editions are full-color prestige hardcovers and include all the Essentials Edition content plus the Operations Manual and additional resources.

Avengers vs. X-Men: Infinite Vol. 1 #6


Mark Waid - 2012
    There, things only get worse, as he continues to be wracked by Jean Grey's sacrifice and creates a dust replica of Jean to discuss his situation. She points out that he cannot let the Phoenix make him lose touch with his humanity, and he heads back to Earth, deciding that he needs to preserve the man that he has always been, not letting the Phoenix change him.

Ultimate spider-man collection 20


Brian Michael Bendis - 2012
    Contiene Ultimate Spider-Man 112-117, Ultimate Spider-Man Annual 2.

Deadpool MAX: Involuntary Armageddon


Daniel Lapham - 2012
    Or is it Inez? Or Honey Moon? Or Luau Luau, the Hawaiian spirit of vengeance? Take your freakin' pick, because things spiral straight down the tubes when she goes on a murdering spree that threatens to destroy Deadpool's newly formed nuclear family. And Deadpool's handler Bob gets back to work as the two take on machine-gun-wielding hookers and their own twisted histories, using teamwork and good old-fashioned American ingenuity. And guns. And swords. Marvel as two broken men attempt to take down the worldwide terrorist network Hydra in a story so shocking it could only be told by MAX!

Appropriate Boundaries


Yahtzee - 2012
    His doctor prescribes massage therapy. But when Charles meets his masseur, Erik, in some ways they begin to heal each other. So how do you cross the boundaries between professional touch -- and the personal?

What Once Was Lost Returned


DemonQueen666 - 2012
    But their decision to "rescue" what they assume must be a kidnapped Jotun has many unexpected and far-spanning consequences...especially for Loki himself.

Astonishing X-Men Annual #1


Christos Gage - 2012
    Meanwhile, newlywed Kyle learns the hard way that marrying Northstar also meant marrying his family... too bad Northstar's family is the X-Men!

Wolverine & Nicky Fury: Scorpio


Howard Chaykin - 2012
    But what happens when Logan wants him dead? You just know sparks are gonna fly! Plus: Wolverine again clashes with Fury when he tracks down a child-abusing drug peddler - but finds Fury protecting him?! Thrill to the exploits of Marvel's two long-lived espionage experts in these extra-sized tales of intrigue guaranteed to deliver!

Marvel Firsts: The 1970s Vol. 1


Various - 2012
     When the swingin' seventies exploded on the scene in all of their grandiose glory, Marvel Comics was there to welcome them with a host of new characters and titles! Assembled in one volume for the first time are the fabulous first issues of dozens of Marvel's seventies stalwarts — including the likes of Dracula, Man-Thing, Luke Cage, and Tigra — not to mention such solo breakouts as the black widow and the beast. Westerns, war, sci-fi, super heroes, monsters and mutants — all these and more are here at your fingertips, reprinted for your reading pleasure!

Marvel Firsts: The 1970s Vol. 3


Various - 2012
    Marvel (1977) #1, Marvel Spotlight (1971) #32, What If? (1977) #1, Marvel Premiere #35, Devil Dinosaur #1, Machine Man (1978) #1, Savage She-Hulk (1980) #1 and material from Marvel Preview #4, Hulk Magazine (1978) #11. Marvel's popular line of fantastic first appearances continues! The sensational seventies come to a phenomenal finish with this third volume featuring aliens, space gods, giants, dinosaurs and more! Included here are the fabulous first issues of such seventies stalwarts as Skull the Slayer, Omega the Unknown, the Champions, the Eternals, Devil Dinosaur and others!