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X-Men: The Wedding of Cyclops & Phoenix


Fabian NiciezaJohn Romita Jr. - 2012
    The Legacy virus, which has already killed many mutants both friend and foe, threatens to become a worldwide epidemic. Professor X has captured Sabretooth and locked him in the mansion basement, hoping to eventually cure his raging bloodlust. But amid the darkness, a ray of light shines - as longtime lovebirds Cyclops and Phoenix announce their engagement! The X-Men and their extended family come together to celebrate the union of mutantdom's most star-crossed couple - but will this joyous occasion revitalize the X-Men, and provide them with new hope and a new direction for the future? Or will the looming darkness still consume them all? Collecting X-MEN (1991) #27-30 and ANNUAL #2, X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #3, UNCANNY X-MEN (1963) #308-310 and ANNUAL #18, X-MEN: THE WEDDING ALBUM, and WHAT IF? (1989) #60.

JSA: All Stars


Geoff JohnsTony Harris - 2004
    The surviving original members of the JSA, Hawkman, Green Lantem and Wildcat are put to the ultimate test against a powerful entity known as Legacy, who captures not only them, but the all-powerful Spectre. JSA All Stars also explores the current heroes who've adopted the legendary name of fallen JSA heroes - Hawkgirl, Hourman, Star-Spangled Kid, Dr. Fate and Mr. Terrific - and takes a look back at the heroes who inspired them This collection also features back-up stories by a stellar line-up for some of the biggest names in and out of the comics business, including Pulizer-award-winning novelist Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.)

Justice Society Returns


James RobinsonChris Weston - 2003
    Quickly mobilizing, the Justice Society of America splits up into small teams in order to thwart the evil missions of the villain's disciples across the globe. But after successfully defeating a crazed, homicidal mob and saving the lives of FDR, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin, the JSA are still unable to take down Stalker. Now with their numbers depleted, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Hawkman, Sandman, Starman and the rest of the JSA fight one last battle for the fate of the world.

Mage, the Hero Defined Volume 1


Matt Wagner - 1998
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Amazing Spider-Man by J. Michael Straczynski: Ultimate Collection, Vol. 4


J. Michael Straczynski - 2010
    With friends like Reed Richards, Stephen Strange, and Hank Pym, he won't have to. But can even the world's greatest minds change the course of fate? And if they could, would they dare? Having finally accepted the truth, Peter Parker decides to put the red and blue tights in the closet and spend some quality time with Aunt May and MJ. But Morlun's got other plans - and this time, there's no Ezekiel to help the Web-Slinger. If he's going to have any hope to thwart Morlun's obscene mission, he's got two choices: Evolve or die... Collects Amazing Spider-Man #519-528, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1-4, Marvel Knights Spider-Man #19-22, the extras from Best of Spider-Man Volume 5 HC, and Spider-Man: The Other Sketchbook.

Just the Tips


Matt Fraction - 2014
    Finally, a book to teach you how to not be a sex dumby no more. It's this book.

Fantastic Four Visionaries: John Byrne, Vol. 3


John ByrneRick Parker - 2005
    Writer/artist John Byrne launched the Fantastic Four into realms where few creators before had dared to go. Now, the collection of his classic run continues! Featuring a four-part epic deep within the Negative Zone -- and the death of...Reed Richards?! Plus: Galactus devours the Skrull homeworld, and the Fantastic Four say goodbye to the Baxter Building! Guest-starring the Avengers!

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!

Fantastic Four Visionaries: John Byrne, Vol. 7


John Byrne - 2007
    Innovative 80s action The World's Greatest Super-Team joins Earth's Mightiest Heroes when the FF and Avengers coverge in the midst of an alien civil war that changes the face of the entire Skrull Empire Then, both teams return to Earth, where the FF inadvertently resurrects one of Marvel mutantdom's mightiest Collects Fantastic Four #285-286 & Annual #19, Avengers #263 & Annual #14 and X-Factor #1.

Mouse Under Glass: Secrets of Disney Animation and Theme Parks


David Koenig - 1996
    Offers a chronologically arranged look at the thirty animated Disney films, as well as the development and growth of the Disney industry and theme parks

All in Color for a Dime


Richard A. Lupoff - 1970
    The reprint from the 1970 Arlington House original sports an all-new introduction by Comics Buyer's Guide Editor Maggie Thompson and includes 16 pages of full-color comic-book art.

G.I. Joe: Special Missions, Vol. 1


Larry Hama - 2010
    JOE's Special Missions, remastered, recolored, and collected for the very first time!Collects G.I. JOE: Special Missions #1-7.

Justice League of America Archives, Vol. 1


Gardner Fox - 1997
    In the 1950s, they decided to bring them all together and form the Justice League of America. In this beautiful hardcover book, Batman, Superman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman come together to form the most powerful super-hero group of all time. Included in these stories is the origin of the League itself as well as its first battle against the alien menace, Starro the Conqueror.

X-Men: The Ultimate Guide


Peter Sanderson - 2000
    X-Men 3 arrives in theaters May 26th.

JLA: World Without Grown-Ups


Todd Dezago - 1998
    But when the initial euphoria wears off and the dark reality of the situation sets in, Superboy, Robin, and Impulse must figure out what happened to half the population while simultaneously attempting to maintain order in a world of unrestrained children. Featuring Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern, this book is an amusing portrayal of the grave consequences of an existence devoid of grown-ups.