She leads a commando team that includes Newt and Hicks on a suicide mission to stop the alien infestation that has brought Earth to its knees.

    Two dozen of Marvel's top talents set more than 40 super heroes against at least as many super villains in the premier crossover event of the 1990s! Plus: the debut of the New Warriors! The destruction of Avengers Island! Spider-Man's cosmic power and the madness of the Scarlet Witch! A three-headed monster, a three-faced robot, a trip through the worlds of What If? and more! Special guest-appearance by Abraham Lincoln! Collects Avengers (1963) #311-313, Annual #19, Avengers Spotlight #26-29, Avengers West Coast #53-55, Captain America (1968) #365-367, Iron Man (1968) #251-252, Quasar #5-7, Thor (1966) #411-413, Cloak & Dagger (1988) #9, Amazing Spider-Man (1962) #326-329, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #158-160, and Web of Spider-Man #59-61.

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    You'd never notice the man. He doesn't like to be noticed. He's quiet. Calm. If someone were to shoot him in the head... all he'd do is die. Until night falls and someone else gets up again. The man's name is Banner. The horror is the Immortal Hulk. And trouble has a way of following them both. As Bruce Banner struggles to control the undying monster within, he finds himself hunted by his old friends and allies. But there are more sinister forces at work. Something terrible has infected Banner. A dark infection with unspeakable plans for humanity. The problem is only the Immortal Hulk knows about it. The Hulk is the one thing standing between the world of the living and the terrors that await on the other side of the Green Door. Collecting Immortal Hulk 1-15 & Avengers 684.

    But when a terrible tragedy kicks off a superhuman Civil War, will the newly created team be irrevocably shattered?COLLECTING: Avengers 500-503, Avengers Finale, New Avengers 1-31, Annual 1; New Avengers Most Wanted Files; New Avengers : Custom 676: Army & Air Force; Giant -Size Spider -Woman 1; New Avengers: Illuminati (2006) 1; Civil War: The Confession 1; Civil War: The Initiative 1

    Hundreds of cartoonists have taken this challenge, turning out works that were amazing, amusing, or revelatory.Four-time Harvey Award and Eisner Award winner Scott McCloud, comicdom's top theoretician and inventor of the 24-hour comic, explains the concept and presents nine of the best.Includes stories by Neil Gaiman, Al Davison, and more.

    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.

    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.)

    Learn the mysteries of Mr Fantastic's past as he searches for his time-tramping father, revealing his pre-FF invasion-foiling credentials in a fight against a monster in the classic Marvel style.

    The greatest super heroes of World War II blaze into action-this time in the modern world! For the first time in decades, the original Invaders are alive and active at the same time! But what mysterious force has drawn them all together...and how does it relate to the darkest moment in Invaders history, an event so horrifying it threatens all life on Earth today? Featuring: Captain America! The Sub-Mariner! The original Human Torch and Toro! The Golden Age Vision! Spitfire! Union Jack! And Steve Rogers!COLLECTING: Invaders #1-5

    Going beyond the typical art and writing lessons, this book shows readers how to take full advantage of comics' sequential visual storytelling possibilities. With examples direct from DC Comics, featuring their best creators and classic superheroes like Batman, Superman, and the rest of the Justice League, it presents key principles and techniques for crafting exciting professional-quality comics. This behind-the-curtain look at the DC Comics creative process is a can't-miss opportunity for aspiring comics creators, whether they want to work for DC Comics or invent their own unique comics creations.

    So when Norman Osborn becomes the head of US security, the Punisher sets about taking Osborn down. But when his assassination attempt fails, Frank finds himself in Osborn's crosshairs. The Hood resurrects several longdead super villains and sends them against Frank ... but it is the twisted son of Wolverine who manages to kill the Punisher. With his remains stitched back together, the Punisher is reborn as the terrifying Franken-Castle!Collecting: Punisher 1-16, Annual; Dark Reign: The List Punisher; Franken-Castle 17-21; Dark Wolverine 88-89; Punisher: In the Blood 1-5

    Collects Thor #146-152, Amazing Adventures #1-10, Avengers #95, Marvel Super-Heroes #15, Not Brand Ecch #6, 12

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    Oliver acts fast to prevent Roy from plummeting to his death! Plus: Caleb Green is approached by a mysterious stranger...