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X-Men: Phoenix Rising
Roger Stern - 1999
This comics milestone was forever etched in the minds of comics readers everywhere. And then the unthinkable happened. Jean Grey was alive How did this popular X-Men character cheat death? More importantly, how did the individual creators construct a story that would violate one of the best remembered tales of all time without leaving fans feeling they'd been cheated? Find out in the unforgettable X-Men: Phoenix Rising, a story which reunited the original X-Men for the first time In numerous years and set them screaming on a course toward even greater heights.
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
Daredevil, Vol. 1: Guardian Devil
Kevin Smith - 1998
The urban adventurers share many similarities- but just how different are they? In this titanic team-up, the Man Without Fear and the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler unite-but often rub each other the wrong way- to put a stop to an evil plan, by an unlikely group of 4 of Marvel's darker villains, hired by the Kingpin of Crim
The Amazing Spider-Man: The Saga of the Alien Costume
Tom DeFalco - 1991
Advanced technology was employed to create a new black-and-white costume that would respond to Spider-Man's every thought. But when the wall-crawler returns to Earth he makes a startling discovery--- the new costume is alive!
War of Kings: Ascension
Dan Abnett - 2009
Who is Talon? What does he want with the young Earthman that '90s comic junkies know as Chris Powell? What is the shocking truth that connects the hero called Darkhawk not only to the Shi'Ar, but to the larger cosmos? This title collects War of Kings: Ascension, numbered 1-4, and War of Kings: Darkhawk, numbered 1-2.
Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu Omnibus, Vol. 1
Doug Moench - 2016
One of the most groundbreaking Marvel Comics of all is collected for the first time! Born to be the world's most fearsome fighter, Shang-Chi's life takes a major turn when he discovers the truth about his father - the villainous Fu Manchu! So begins the epic story of the Master of Kung Fu! On a quest to end the reign of his pernicious patriarch, Shang-Chi pits his deadly hands and furious feet against incredible foes like Tiger-Claw, Razor-Fist, the mysterious Midnight - and even the macabre Man-Thing! COLLECTING: SPECIAL MARVEL EDITION 15-16, MASTER OF KUNG FU (1974) 17-37, GIANT-SIZE MASTER OF KUNG FU 1-4, GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN 2, and material from IRON MAN ANNUAL 4
Captain America: To Serve and Protect
Mark Waid - 2002
Steve Rogers, finds terrorists conspiring against the U.S. and must face Hydra, Skrulls, and adoring fans without benefit of his fellow Avengers or his shield.
The Death of Captain America Omnibus
Ed Brubaker - 2009
But the collapse of Steve Rogers' dream was merely the first step in the wicked machinations of the Red Skull, who is determined to see the death of America follow soon after the death of the Captain. As the Skull's master plan kicks into motion, and chaos begins to take hold of the United States, only one man stands in its way - but is he up to the task? Freed from the psychosis that transformed him into the relentless mercenary known as the Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes is called on to live up to the dream in ways he never imagined. Eisner Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker refuses to let up on the action, suspense, and human drama in a tale that ties together all eras of the star-spangled warrior's history!Collecting: Captain America 25-42
Silver Surfer: Rebirth of Thanos
Jim Starlin - 2006
Can the Silver Surfer, Drax the Destroyer and others stop the cosmic iconclast before he uses reality as a token of his affection for Death?
Avengers vs. X-Men Companion
Brian Michael Bendis - 2013
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Fantastic Four: 1234
Grant Morrison - 2002
Sue Richards. Benjamin Grimm. Johnny Storm. They rocketed into outer space aboard an experimental starship, the first humans to attempt interstellar travel. But a freak encounter with cosmic radiation altered their lives forever, granting each amazing abilities.Forty years later, the greatest team of adventurers ever assebled continues to push the bounds of human exploration—discovering parallel dimensions, lost civilizations and hidden nations; initiating contact with alien races; and repelling all manner of threats to mankind, both terrestrial and cosmic.Now, Marvel's first family finds its members divided—their unique powers stretched to the absolute limit, their time-tested resolve pushed to the point of breaking. Each chapter of this quintessential collection focuses on one member of the cosmic quartet, as the team's greatest foes band together in an all-out assault on the FF.Collecting: Fantastic Four: 1234 1-4
The Amazing Spider-Man: Origin of the Hobgoblin
Roger SternAl Milgrom - 1984
Featuring the Black Cat, the Kingpin, Madame Web, Mary Jane, the Prowler and more! See Spider-Man's earliest battles with one of his deadliest foes! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #238-239, #244-245 and #249-251; and PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #43, #47-48 and #85.
Essential Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1
Gerry Conway - 1992
Marvel's current successes are only the latest in a line of earth-shaking adventures that began in her original series, reprinted here in its entirety! New nemeses like Steeplejack and the Doomsday Man vie for the female fury's attention alongside classic criminals like the Scorpion, Tiger Shark and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Featuring Namorita and Vance Astro, later of the New Warriors! Alien intrigue with the Kree and Shi'ar! Supernatural thrills! And the first appearance of the marvelously malicious Mystique! Plus: X-Men alumni including Grotesk and the Lizard People! Guest-starring Captain Mar-Vell and the Avengers! Collects Ms. Marvel #1-23, Marvel Super-Heroes Magazine #10-11.
Avengers: The Trial of Yellowjacket
Jim ShooterDan Green - 1983
Will Yellowjacket triumph over his inner demons - or crumble under the pressure of being an Avenger?COLLECTING: AVENGERS (1963) 212-230
Supreme Power, Volume 2
J. Michael Straczynski - 2006
In Hyperion, Mark Milton suddenly finds himself both alone and hunted now that the world knows his dark secret.Collecting: Supreme Power 13-18, Supreme Power: Hyperion 1-5