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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.
Death of Wolverine
Charles Soule - 2014
For Logan, the century-old mutant known as Wolverine, that time is now. The loss of his healing factor and the traumatic events of "Three Months To Die" have all led to this, the single most important X-Men event of the decade. Over the years, Logan has been a warrior, a hero, a renegade, a savage, a samurai, a teacher - and so much more. Logan has spent decades being the best there is at what he does...but even the best fade away eventually. And now, the greatest X-Men hero will play a role he's never played before in this solemn special event brought to you by industry superstars Charles Soule and Steve McNiven.Collecting: Death of Wolverine 1-4
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
New Avengers: The Reunion
Jim McCann - 2009
The world is desperate for heroes - and after being caged for years, Mockingbird is eager to punch some bad guys. But when her ex-husband Clint Barton, the Avenger Ronin, tags along on her new secret mission, old wounds reopen fast. Can these two great heroes set aside their feelings long enough to save the day? If not, they might find it's hard to cheat death a second time.
World War Hulk Omnibus
Greg Pak - 2008
Now, he returns to Earth to wreak terrible vengeance on Iron Man, Mr. Fantastic, Doctor Strange and Black Bolt -and anyone else who gets in the way! Madder than ever, stronger than ever, and accompanied by his monstrous Warbound allies, this time the Hulk may just tear this stupid planet in half.COLLECTS: WORLD WAR HULK PROLOGUE: WORLD BREAKER, WORLD WAR HULK 1-5, INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) 106-111, IRON MAN (2005) 19-20, AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE 4-5, IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN 10, WORLD WAR HULK: X-MEN 1-3, GHOST RIDER (2006) 12-13, HEROES FOR HIRE (2006) 11-15, PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL (2007) 12, WORLD WAR HULK: GAMMA CORPS 1-4, WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE 1-6, WORLD WAR HULK: AFTERSMASH ONE-SHOT, WWH AFTERSMASH: DAMAGE CONTROL 1-3, WWH AFTERSMASH: WARBOUND 1-5, PLANET HULK SAGA
Infinity
Jonathan HickmanAugustin Alessio - 2014
But can the Avengers return to Earth in time to save it, when betrayal in the Galactic Council has left them prisoners of war? Galactic empires will fall as Thanos' crazed plans come to fruition!COLLECTING: Infinity 1-6, New Avengers 7-12, Avengers 14-23, Infinity: Against the Tide Infinite Comic 1-2
Exiles: Ultimate Collection, Book 1
Judd Winick - 2009
Their adventures span hundreds of different worlds, setting events and characters back on their proper course - or else risk having them "blink" out of existence!Collects Exiles #1-19.
Secret Empire
Nick Spencer - 2017
2017's most startling and unexpected comic book event! Captain America, Sentinel of Liberty, has been living a lie! The world's greatest hero is secretly a true believer in the cause of Hydra, brought up since childhood to pursue their mission of progress through authority and unity through adversity! Using the trust and respect he is accorded by the great powers of the Marvel Universe, Steve Rogers has worked his way into a position where he can make Hydra's ideals a reality -and change the landscape of the world dramatically! Now, all the dominos of Steve's plan have been laid out - and it will take only the slightest push to set them into action! Hail Hydra!COLLECTING: SECRET EMPIRE 0-9, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017 DEFENDERS (SECRET EMPIRE STORY) 1
Annihilation: Conquest Omnibus
Dan AbnettKyle Holtz - 2008
The Nova Corps are destroyed, leaving only Richard Rider. Who will rise to guard the galaxy from the threat of Ultron? When the Kree homeworld is invaded by the techno-organic Phalanx, Star-Lord must lead a ragtag team into battle behind enemy lines with a lineup that includes Mantis, Bug, Groot and Rocket Raccoon! Meanwhile, the new Quasar seeks a mysterious savior - and Nova and Gamora are taken over by the Phalanx! Who is the haunted loner called Wraith? Can the New Mutants' Warlock free Nova? And what are Ultron and the Phalanx really after?Collecting: Nova 1-12, Annual; Annihilation: Conquest Prologue, 1-6; Annihilation: Conquest: Star-Lord 1-4; Annihilation: Conquest: Quasar 1-4; Annihilation: Conquest: Wraith 1-4; Annihilation Saga
All-New X-Men: Deluxe Edition, Book 2
Brian Michael BendisCory Petit - 2015
The time-displaced young X-Men continue to adjust to a present day that's more awe-inspiring and disturbing than they could ever imagine! But as Jean Grey pushes her powers to the limit and Mastermind targets the young Jean, will a tragic history repeat itself? And as one of their number departs to join the adult Cyclops' crew of revolutionaries, the teens encounter the Uncanny Avengers...and young Cyclops meets the adult version of his brother Havok! Then, in the fallout from the Battle of the Atom, Kitty Pryde and the All-New X-Men's faith in Wolverine's Jean Grey School has been completely eroded - so where have they gone instead, and what will they do?Collecting: All -New X-Men 11-15, 18-21, & material from A+X 18, X-Men: Battle of the Atom 2, X-Men : Gold 1
X-Men: Messiah CompleX
Ed BrubakerMarc Silvestri - 2008
Just when it looked like there was no possibility of a future for mutants, hope arrives. But the X-Men aren't there to meet it - The Marauders and Purifiers beat them to it. Now the race is on to get the first new mutant since House of M... Collecting: X-Men: Messiah Complex One-Shot, Uncanny X-Men 492-494, X-Men 205-207, New X-Men 44-46, X-Factor 25-27, & X-Men: Messiah CompleX - Mutant Files
Astonishing X-Men: Ultimate Collection, Volume 1
Joss Whedon - 2004
As demand for the mutant cure escalates, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord. In 'Dangerous' a tragic death reveals a powerful enemy living among them that they could never have suspected.
X-Men: Fatal Attractions
Scott LobdellJohn Romita Jr. - 2012
And as a mysterious disease begins creeping through the mutant community, claiming the lives of hated foe and dear friend alike, which X-Man will buckle under the strain? Matters come to a head in the most shocking way possible, culminating in a shocking attack on Wolverine - and a showdown between Professor X and Magneto that must be seen to be believed! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (1963) #298-305, 315 and ANNUAL #17; X-FACTOR (1986) #87-92; X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #1-2; X-FORCE (1991) #25; X-MEN (1991) #25; WOLVERINE (1988) #75; and EXCALIBUR (1988) #71.
Avengers by Jonathan Hickman, Volume 3
Jonathan Hickman - 2016
brings a corrupt version of the Avengers into the Marvel Universe, Bruce Banner puts together the pieces of the Illuminati and confronts Iron Man. The collision of the Avengers and the New Avengers is imminent! But as teammate faces teammate, the Time Gem suddenly reappears and takes the Avengers on a peril-filled journey into days-to-come.Collecting: Avengers 24-34
Young Avengers Omnibus
Kieron Gillen - 2014
It matters what we do. Someone has to save the world. You're someone. Do the math. The critically acclaimed team of Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie reinvent the teen super-hero comic for the 21st century - uniting Wiccan, Hulkling and Kate "Hawkeye" Bishop with Kid Loki, Marvel Boy and Miss America. No pressure, right? When Wiccan makes a horrible mistake that comes back to bite everyone on their communal posteriors, we cue five issues of hormonal panic. Fight scenes! Fake IDs! Plentiful feels! (a.k.a. "meaningful emotional character beats" for people who aren't on tumblr.) Young Avengers is as NOW! as the air in your lungs and twice as vital.Collecting: Young Avengers 1-15, material from Marvel Now! Point One.1