But before World War II's end an accident left him frozen in suspended animati on and his sidekick Bucky dead. The world turned on for decades. When the Avengers finally resuscitated him, Steve Rogers was greeted by a world vastly changed. He was a man out of time tormented by the death of his partner, but no less committed to the cause of fighting evil in all its forms.COLLECTING: TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) 58-96, AVENGERS (1963) 4, STRANGE TALES (1951) 114 (CAPTAIN AMERICA EPIC COLLECTION VOL. 1)

    Michael Straczynski arrived on Amazing Spider-Man with one goal in mind: return the series to its heartfelt roots as a chronicle of Peter Parker's life both in and out of costume. Straczynski's debut quickly revived the series as both a fan and critical favorite. Along with superstar artists such as John Romita Jr., Mike Deodato, and Joe Quesada, Straczynski continued to surprise and entertain readers with his innovative take on the legendary web-slinger - forever changing the way Peter Parker would view himself...and the origins of his amazing alter ego! Now, relive Straczynski's entire status-quo-shattering run, collected across five titanic trade paperbacks! Collects Amazing Spider-Man #503-518

    M.O.D.O.K., sick of being hunted & hounded by A.I.M., gathers together an eclectic team of Marvel's most wanted to pull off one last, big score. But news travels fast & pretty soon every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is gunning for M.O.D.O.K.'s powerful prize.

    But even as Eddie and Spidey tentatively team up to take down Mr. Negative, they have to figure out if the returned Wraith is friend or foe! Then: welcome to Spider-Island, where a million New Yorkers suddenly possess Spider-Man's powers! Can Spidey play world-saving super hero while the Big Apple gets eaten alive from the inside out? And what secret scheme does the Jackal have up his sleeve? Plus, even as Dr. Octopus and his Sinister Six face the Intelligencia, the Vulture returns - with a band of ruffians! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man 663-677, Amazing Spide r-Man Infested 1, Free Comic Book Day 2011, Spider-Island: Deadly Foes 1, Daredevil 8, Spider-Island Spotlight

    In 1986, Marvel launched CLASSIC X-MEN, a series that reprinted the "All-New, All-Different X-Men" era — with a twist! All-new backup stories fleshed out the 1970s tales and delved deeper into the characters' lives — and new story pages were even inserted into the reprints, expanding on key moments and sowing the seeds for future storylines! Now, all this newly created material has been collected together — complete with comparisons and text pieces explaining what was changed, what was added and why! Friendships are forged, allies are mourned and lives are transformed in these rare tales that dance between the raindrops of some of the most revered X-Men comics of all time!Collects Classic X-Men #1-23.

    Who will join Thanos' cause? Legacy? Terrax the Tamer? Jack of Hearts? What about Ganymede, last of the Spinsterhood and sworn enemy of Tyrant? And where do the loyalties of Morg, Herald of Galactus lie? COLLECTING: SECRET DEFENDERS 12-14, COSMIC POWERS 1-6

    government react? Previously untold secrets surrounding the formation of the Avengers are revealed here. Five individuals must learn to work as a team and forge a legend! Collects Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes #1-8.

    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

    X-Men unfolds, the teenage mutants from Generation Hope and Utopia arrive at Avengers Academy...but as guests or prisoners? And have the Academy students switched sides in the war with the mutants? When Sebastian Shaw strikes, it may not matter! Then: the Phoenix-powered X-Men come for the school's Sentinel! Who will take a stand?Plus: Thor leads a team of Secret Avengers into space to stop the Phoenix by any means necessary! Who is Minister Marvel, and why has he drawn the Phoenix to the Kree homeworld? The Avengers devise a way to save the Kree, but one man stands in their way: the original Captain Marvel, reborn to unite his people! Can Ms. Marvel and the Protector break free of Minister Marvel's influence to aid their former companions?Collecting: Avengers Academy 29-33

    We've seen Tony Stark go down and get back up many times - but from the grave?! When his longtime employer and friend seemingly loses his struggle to hold onto life, Jim Rhodes dons the new War Machine armour and shows the world what's black and white and fed up all over!

    Alone, that is. Spider-man is forced to turn to his deadliest foe for help, the being responsible for Carnage's creation--Venom! Join writer David Michelinie, penciler Mark Bagley and inker Randy Emberlin as they take you into the living nightmare of Carnage's rampage."Although Title page verso says "Originally published in magazine form as The Amazing Spider-Man #'s 344, 345, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363", it actually Includes only 2 pages from Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #344 & 345, and 1 page from both #359 & 360.The last 2 pages from Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #363 are also not included.

    Now seven Avengers - and one new addition - journey forth to bring back the light. But when the threat they face has destroyed even the Gods...will anyone make it home?COLLECTING: AVENGERS: NO ROAD HOME 1-10

    Now she embarks with renewed focus in a bid to become the best she can be! With support from friends like Captain America and Jessica Jones, Ms. Marvel is determined to become the greatest hero around - and stopping an alien invasion that could end life on Earth is a good start! But when Civil War erupts, whose side will Carol be on? She's joined by fellow Avengers Wonder Man and Julia "Arachne" Carpenter, but what will their mission be - and is everyone truly on the same team? When the dust settles, a crossroads is reached, and a decision must be made that will change the course of Ms. Marvel's life! COLLECTING: GIANT-SIZE MS. MARVEL 1, MS. MARVEL (2006) 1-17, MS. MARVEL SPECIAL 1

    Captain Universe and Manifold take a trip across the universe...but whatever happened to Ex Nihilo, Abyss, Starbrand and Nightmask? As the Avengers recruit more members to deal with the mounting threat, the Builders enter the universe - and cosmic war begins. Deep in space, the Avengers join the intergalactic fight, but the Builders have already decimated the forces of the mighty Skrull Empire - so what chance do Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand?Collecting: Avengers 14-23

    The worldwide Terrigenesis has thrown Black Bolt's kingdom into chaos. Reed Richards transforms one of his greatest inventions to view thedeath of worlds. And Dr. Strange considers selling his soul as Black Panther and Namor continue their royal feud. But as the Incursions quicken and the team encounters the power of the Great Society, it becomes clear that only one parallel Earth can survive.Collecting: New Avengers 13-23