Now it's time to discover the jaw-dropping secrets that men have fought and died to protect.

    Captain America is a fugitive. The Fantastic Four disbanded. Lives have been destroyed and nothing can ever be the same-is there any hope left? It all begins with a search for a brand new character whose identity will leave jaws on the floor and change the Ultimate Universe forever.Collecting: Ultimate Comics X 1-5

    Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. leads a force comprised of Captain America, Black Widow, and Sam Wilson to investigate, while, simultaneously, Charles Xavier of the X-Men dispatches his own team consisting of Jean Grey, Wolverine, and Colossus. And what they discover there - and what happens next - defies belief!Collecting: Ultimate Nightmare 1-5

    In Ultimate X-Men, it's the return of Ultimate Juggernaut Juggie makes a play for the Gem of Cyttorak, the jewel that will make him truly unstoppable. Only two small things stand in his way: Rogue and Gambit, the new prince and princess of thieves.In Ultimate Spider-Man, Spidey goes toe-to-toe with some old foes - and winds up with a new girlfriend Who is she? Let's just say she has a familiar face.In The Ultimates, if you thought The Ultimates were the only team S.H.I.E.L.D. was creating - you were wrong Get ready for the next wave of super-soldiers designed to protect America's vital interests. But is this all that Director Nick Fury is up to, or is there much more to this ultra-clandestine program? And can even S.H.I.E.L.D. keep all these super-people under control?Collecting: The Ultimates Annual 1, Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual 1, Ultimate X-Men Annual 1, Ultimate Spider-Man Annual 1

    the United States government has been outed as the X-Gene's creator and mutants have been branded terrorists. as an identity crisis rocks the mutant world, the mistrust between man and x-man gets deeper ... and it is in this insanity that the X-Men emerge. Who are the X-Men? and how will they fare in a world where they are criminals? Will these outlaw mutants be willing to defend mankind, when all of humanity cries out for their imprisonment?Collecting: Ultimate Comics: X-Men 1-6

    But when reports start cropping up of an unidentified creature appearing around the globe, Nick Fury begins to get worried.

    From the superstar Wolverine: Weapon X creative team of Jason Aaron and Ron Garney, get ready for a hard-hitting story of one man's quest to serve his country - and the sacrifices he must make.Collecting: Ultimate Comics Captain America 1-4

    The next era has begun. As our heroes struggle to find their place in the world, the Ultimates face game-changing threats even they can't handle. And with the heart of the team missing in action, the country's last stand of defense may be on its last legs. Critically acclaimed writer Jonathan Hickman (Fantastic Four, FF, Secret Warriors) and superstar artist Esad Ribic (Uncanny X-Force) drive the Ultimates into new and deadly territory! This is the book we've all been waiting for!Collecting: Ultimate Comics: Ultimates 1-6

    Matt Murdock - desperate to see Elektra Natchios again - makes an attempt to contact this mysterious young woman, putting himself squarely in the crosshairs of the biggest crime boss in New York City! Award-winning writer Mike Carey and original Ultimate Daredevil & Elektra artist Salvador Larroca team up for the blockbuster follow-up to the smash-first series!Collecting Ultimate Elektra 1-4

    He's joined by industry legend Andy Kubert (Marvel 1602, Wolverine: Origin) to show the shocking beginning of Ultimate Iron Man! If you thought The Ultimates told you everything you needed to know about Ultimate Iron Man, think again!Collecting: Ultimate Iron Man 1-5

    And he will do absolutely anything it takes to earn that right. The Ultimate event of the year is here!Collecting: Ultimate Comics: X-Men 13-18, Ultimate Comics: Ultimates 13-18, Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man 13-18

    Amid the chaos, a new enemy awakens, one whose very existence will haunt the founding members of the X-Men like nothing has before. Who is this new threat? How is he tied to Professor X's darkest secret? Cyclops, Wolverine and the others must find out soon, before they and those closest to them go mad! Collects X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1-6.

    Christos Gage (Thunderbolts, House of M: Avengers) is joined by international superstar artist Mario Alberti (CREDITS) to bring you the most misunderstood team of all time meeting the most misunderstood super-hero of all time in a mystery that starts in the early days of the Marvel Age and winds it's way through to today! Collects X-Men/Spider-Man #1-4.

    Octopus, Shadrac, the Scorpion, the Frightful Four, Marrow and Tokkots coming at him from every angle, it's a good thing Spider-Man has friends like the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Madame Web, Thor and Man-Thing at his side! Plus: the debuts of not one, but two new Spider-Women! And one of them is not so nice.COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #1-6 and ANNUAL '99, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN (1999) #1-6 and THOR (1998) #8.

    This deluxe hardcover edition collects 'Ultimate X-Men' volumes 9-11 - 'The Tempest', 'Cry Wolf', and 'The Most Dangerous Game' - plus a hefty helping of DVD-style extras.