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X-Men Origins II
Stuart MooreDuane Swierczynski - 2011
Relive Nightcrawler's early days as a trapeze artist in Germany. See the small town beginnings that helped forge Iceman, the coolest mutant of them all. All this plus Deadpool! Collecting: X-Men Origins Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Iceman, Emma Frost, Deadpool
Essential Power Man and Iron Fist, Vol. 1
Chris Claremont - 1981
A new era of greatness begins for the most unlikely team of all! From a 'Night of the Town' to the 'Day of the Death Machines', Power Man and Iron Fist - Heroes for Hire - face the Living Monolith, El Aguila, the Maggia and more! This collection guest-stars the Uncanny X-Men and the Daughters of the Dragon!
Essential Howard the Duck, Vol. 1
Steve Gerber - 1978
Marvel's popular 1970's talking waterfowl from another planet commented on the absurdities of human society while parodying the fantasy, sci-fi and super-hero genre.Collects: Howard the Duck #1-27, Annual #1, Marvel Treasury Edition #12 & Giant-Size Man-Thing #4.
Civil War: Marvel Universe
Ed Brubaker - 2007
In Civil War: Choosing Sides, five stories shine a spotlight on the wildcards and impact players whose part in the Civil War has yet to be told - including Daredevil/Iron Fist, U.S.Agent, the Irredeemable Ant-Man, Venom and even... Howard the Duck? Then in Winter Soldier: Winter Kills, James Buchanan Barnes, Captain America's one-time partner Bucky, faces his first Christmas of the 21st century - and the truth of the terrible things he was forced to do as the Winter Soldier. And with Cap caught in a conflict he can neither take a side of - or understand - what moves can he make to try to redeem himself? Later, in Civil War: The Return, two of the universe's greatest heroes are confronted with pasts they can't leave behind in two heart-rendering tales. On Earth, the Sentry confronts his inner demons as the shadows of past and future battles tear him apart. Within The Negative Zone, the walls of 42 are pulled back to reveal the return of one of the Marveldom's greatest heroes. And in She-Hulk, Civil War threatens the rights of every American super hero. So whose side will Marvel's top superhuman lawyer fight for? And how can she possibly choose, when she feels one way as She-Hulk, and another as Jen Walters? Collects Winter Soldier: Winter Kills, Civil War: Choosing Sides, Civil War: The Return and She-Hulk #8
Essential Web of Spider-Man, Vol. 1
Louise SimonsonBill Mantlo - 2011
Octopus and the Vulture! Guest-starring Dominic Fortune and the New Mutants! Collecting WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #1-18 and ANNUAL #1-2, and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #268.
Marvel Team-Up, Vol. 1: The Golden Child
Robert Kirkman - 2005
But with competing agendas, will they work together? Will they be at odds? Hard to say... but the title doesn't say "Super Friends," gang Plus: Mr. Fantastic and Dr. Strange, Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk, and more Collects Marvel Team-Up #1-6.
Avengers A.I., Volume 1: Human After All
Sam Humphries - 2014
to face down Dimitrios. But what secrets does the powerful Alexis hold? Prepare yourself for the kingdom of thinking machines! COLLECTING: Avengers A.I. 1-6
Avengers: Fear Itself
Brian Michael Bendis - 2012
The God of Fear has come to Earth and the only thing standing between it and world domination are Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Can the Avengers stand against an evil older than time itself? Or will even the strongest heroes on the planet fall? It won't take some of the Avengers to fight the madness of Fear Itself--it will take ALL OF THEM! The New Avengers and Avengers join forces in the face of true fear! And who will join the New Avengers for the first time EVER? Stay tuned, True Believer! Plus: amidst the ashes of what is left of the Marvel Universe, and during the battles throughout New York, an all-new Avengers romance blossoms.Collecting: Avengers 13-17, New Avengers 14-16
Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 1: Legacy
Dan Abnett - 2008
Dark gods and monsters are seeping through the cracks, reigning horror upon those still reeling from the recent calamities. In the face of terror, who stands to defend a desperate universe? Star-Lord and his squad of butt-kickers - the modern day Guardians of the Galaxy You've heard that Annihilation: Conquest rocks - the guy at the comic shop keeps telling you to try Nova - well, now's your chance to experience the glory that writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, and artist Paul Pelletier can unleash All this...plus a wise-cracking raccoon and a telepathic dog. C'mon, people, time to lock and load.Collecting: Guardians of the Galaxy 1-6
Avengers: The Children's Crusade #1
Allan Heinberg - 2010
The Scarlet Witch. Beginning a journey that will pit him against hero and foe alike, will his journey become his salvation or end?
Marvel Comics Presents: Wolverine, Vol. 1
Chris ClaremontTerry Kavanagh - 1988
1 Collects Marvel Comics Presents #1-10.
Doomwar
Jonathan Maberry - 2010
Storm faces execution in the next 48 hours. And Dr. Doom stands triumphant. It will take the combined forces of the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and the two Black Panthers to stand against him. A war has begun that will pit the world's most relentless super villain against a collection of the world's most powerful super heroes--one that will span the globe, offering twists and turns and surprise players (hello Deadpool!) that neither side will see coming.COLLECTING: Doomwar #1-6
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!
Avengers: Hawkeye
Mark GruenwaldGeorge Evans - 1988
Agent 19, and the couple's whirlwind romance in Hawkeye's first mini-series! Guest-starring the Black Widow, Spider-Man, and more! Collects Hawkeye #1-4, Tales of Suspense #57, Marvel Super Action #1, Avengers #189, and Marvel Team-Up #95.