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Last Man Standing: Killbook of a Bounty Hunter
Dan Luvisi - 2010
Details the characters, corporations, and products in the world of the forthcoming Last Man Standing graphic novel and motion picture, presented as if the book is a scrapbook kept by the protagonist.
Captain Marvel: First Contact
Peter David - 2001
Captain Marvel was re-introduced to fans in the pages of the hit '99 series Avengers Forever, which became an instant classic.From the pages of the hit Avengers Forever comes an instant classic: Captain Marvel. Son of the legendary Mar-Vell, Genis continues the legacy left by his Kree-warrior father. There's a catch, though, since Genis shares a body with Rick Jones, longtime Avengers ally. Only one of them can exist on Earth at any given moment. Hijinks ensueRick is trying to figure out what his life holds for him. He's trying to work things out with his estranged wife, Marlo, and trying to understand what it means to be a hero.Genis, on the other hand, is trying to acclimate to Earth, Rick, and a world full of dangers. Will this unlikely duo be able to get along long enough to save the world??Collects:- Captain Marvel (2000) #0-#6
She-Hulk, Volume 1: Law and Disorder
Charles Soule - 2014
But juggling cases and kicking bad guy butt is a little more complicated than she anticipated. With a new practice, a new paralegal and a mounting number of super villains she's racking up as personal enemies, She Hulk might have bitten off more than she can chew! When Kristoff Vernard, the son of Victor Von Doom, seeks extradition, it's an international jailbreak, She-Hulk-style! Then, She-Hulk and Hellcat must uncover the secrets of the Blue File — a conspiracy that touches the entire Marvel Universe! And when someone important to She-Hulk is killed, and won't let it stand — but who can she trust? She-Hulk takes on her most terrifying role yet: defendant!Collecting: She-Hulk 1-6
Web Warriors of the Spider-Verse Vol. 1: Electroverse
Mike Costa - 2016
Join the team of Spider-People known as the Web Warriors for an interdimensional adventure as they hop to various realities that lost their Spider-Men and Women during Spider-Verse!COLLECTING: WEB WARRIORS 1-5, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 1 (WEB WARRIORS STORY)
X-Men/Fantastic Four: 4X
Chip Zdarsky - 2020
Every known mutant lives there...except for one. But now it's time for FRANKLIN RICHARDS to come home. It's the X-MEN vs. the FANTASTIC FOUR, and nothing will ever be the same. COLLECTING: X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR (2020) 1-4
Secret Wars
Jonathan HickmanChris Eliopoulos - 2016
The Marvel Universe is no more! The interdimensional Incursions have eliminated each and every dimension one by one - and now, despite the best eff orts of the scientists, sages and superhumans of both dimensions, the Marvel Universe and Ultimate Universe have collided with one another...and been destroyed! Now, all that exists in the vast empty cosmos is a single titanic patchwork planet, made of the fragmented remains of hundreds of devastated dimensions: Battleworld! And the survivors of this multiversal catastrophe must learn to survive in this strange new realm! What strange creatures inhabit this world? Which familiar faces will make their return? And what happens when the various realms go to war? The Marvel Universe is dead...and the victors of the Secret Wars will determine what comes next!Collecting: Secret Wars 1-9 & materiel from FCBD 2015: Secret Wars 0
Gamora: Memento Mori
Nicole Perlman - 2017
Today, she is the backbone of the Guardians of the Galaxy, putting her life on the line to defend the innocent throughout the universe. What was it that transformed her from being used as a tool of her oppressor, to a champion of the powerless? Embark on a journey of revenge and redemption, and witness how Gamora earned her reputation as the Deadliest Woman in the Galaxy.COLLECTING: GAMORA #1-5
Wolverine: Origin
Paul Jenkins - 2001
Collects Wolverine: Origin #1-6
Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction
Mike Mignola - 1994
Hellboy is one of the most celebrated comics series in recent years. The ultimate artists' artist and a great storyteller whose work is in turns haunting, hilarious, and spellbinding. Mike Mignola has won numerous awards in the comics industry and beyond. When strangeness threatens to engulf the world, a strange man will come to save it. Sent to investigate a mystery with supernatural overtones, Hellboy discovers the secrets of his own origins, and his link to the Nazi occultists who promised Hitler a final solution in the form of a demonic avatar." ... Hellboy is a brilliant example of how to elevate the comic of the future to a higher literary level while achieving a higher pitch of excitement." --Robert Bloch, from his introduction
Promethea, Vol. 1
Alan Moore - 2000
Sophie Bangs was a just an ordinary college student in a weirdly futuristic New York when a simple assignment changed her life forever. While researching Promethea, a mythical warrior woman, Sophie receives a cryptic warning to cease her investigations. Ignoring the cautionary notice, she continues her studies and is almost killed by a shadowy creature when she learns the secret of Promethea. Surviving the encounter, Sophie soon finds herself transformed into Promethea, the living embodiment of the imagination. Her trials have only begun as she must master the secrets of her predecessors before she is destroyed by Promethea's ancient enemy.
The Road to Secret Empire
Rick RemenderÁngel Unzueta - 2017
Using the trust and respect he has gained over the years he has ascended to a position where he can strike without warning. Should they hope for any chance of victory, the entire Marvel Universe must band together as never before. UNITED THEY STAND against their common foe – the Avengers, the Defenders, the Champions, the X-Men, and more must hold together. Yet even they may not be enough!COLLECTING: Captain America (2012) #21 & #25; material from Captain America: Sam Wilson #7 & #8; Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill Alpha, Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill Omega; Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 & #2.
Uncanny Avengers (2012-2014) #1
Rick Remender - 2012
But the Red Skull has returned -- straight out of the 1940s -- and he wants to destroy all mutants! And what gruesome weapon has given the him dangerous new powers?
Scarlet Witch, Vol. 1: Witches' Road
James RobinsonMarc Laming - 2016
From the back alleys of Manhattan, to the serene Greek Isles, to the bustling streets of Hong Kong, Wanda will have to face down her foes and find out who her true friends are. But as Wanda solves magical crimes and pieces witchcraft back together, the most important question remains: Who is the mastermind that broke it in the first place?COLLECTING: SCARLET WITCH 1-5
Marvel Universe
Peter Sanderson - 1986
Comics insider Peter Sanderson recounts Marvel's main story lines and delves into the lives of major characters, showing how different writers shaped their fates. The illustrations include scenes from ground-breaking stories, showcasing the best work of important Marvel artists.
Spider-Man vs. Wolverine
Christopher J. Priest - 1986
When Spider-man encounters Wolverine, he is told that he is in over his head, but he doesn't realize how true that is until he finds his friend Ned dead in their hotel room. Seeking revenge and answers, Spider-man sets out to find Wolverine, but what he finds is a web of lies and deceptions, all leading to a fateful moment which will forever change the life of Peter Parker!Reprints the one-shot from 1987 with a square spine. The indicia identifies it as "Vol. 2 #1" despite being just a reprint.