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In the proud tradition of SPIDER-MAN: LIFE STORY ― and in celebration of the Fantastic Four’s 60th Anniversary ― comes this incredible exploration of the lives of the fabulous foursome if they aged in real time across the decades! Amid the backdrop of the Space Race, a terrible accident gives the Fantastic Four great powers, a shocking secret, and entangles them in the history of their planet. But as the years pass by, the four heroes struggle to find their role in a rapidly changing world. As Sue continues to fight for social causes, Reed becomes increasingly obsessed with preparing for the impending arrival of Galactus! But will his plans be derailed by the Cold War? Meanwhile, a maverick genius offers hope to humanity with his new computer company…but is hope all he’s offering?COLLECTING: Fantastic Four: Life Story (2021) 1-6

In the wake of Return of the Jedi, the Emperor has been defeated! But the nascent New Republic still has enemies ― and that’s where X-Wing Rogue Squadron comes in! Led by Wedge Antilles, the galaxy’s greatest pilots will take on all threats. Dogfights, assassination attempts, political intrigue ― it’s all in a day’s work! Meanwhile, Palpatine’s top assassin Mara Jade must complete her final mission…or die trying! And the human-replica droid Guri ponders her destiny ― and the secrets buried in her programming ― in a gripping sequel to Shadows of the Empire! Don’t miss these classic Star Wars tales, penned by some of the franchise’s biggest bestselling authors!COLLECTING: Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand (1998) 0-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution (1998) 1-5, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Leader (2005) 1-3, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 1-35, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron Special (1995) 1, Star Wars Handbook (1998) 1; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) 1

The high price of a new dawn! The X-Men have an island home and a bright future at last ― but the dangers that mutants face are far from over! That means they need X-Force, the mutant CIA ― half intelligence branch, half special ops. Beast, Jean Grey and Sage are on one side; Wolverine, Kid Omega and Domino are on the other. The all-new X-Force must hit the ground running, investigating a shocking murder and taking on global threats targeting mutantkind ― but their deadly choices will have dark consequences. When new technology threatens Krakoa’s safety, Beast takes matters into his own hands! Domino’s luck is changing…for the worse! And in the heart of South America, X-Force finds a growing problem that threatens to destroy everything they’ve built ― and one of their own might be responsible!COLLECTING: X-Force (2019) 1-12

Stories from the world outside your window, by diverse creators who are making theirs Marvel ― and making their voices heard! Take pride in a rainbow-powered, queer-centered anthology by an amazing assembly of writers and artists from all walks of life. New talents and fan-favorites tell their Pride stories ― stories of inspiration and empowerment, featuring Wiccan and Hulkling! Iceman! Mystique and Destiny! Karma! Akihiro! Nico Minoru and Karolina Dean! And more sensational characters, old and new! Plus, Billy and Teddy’s honeymoon is interrupted by a full-scale galactic invasion of symbiotes! Aaron Fischer is the Captain America of the railways! And a stunning gallery of Phil Jimenez’s Pride Month variant covers!COLLECTING: Marvel’s Voices: Pride (2021) 1, King in Black: Wiccan and Hulkling (2021) 1, material from Marvel’s Voices (2020) 1, United States of Captain America (2021) 1

Two epic tales of multiversal madness in one spider-filled Omnibus! It begins with the Inheritors ― a family of killers working their way through the realities, leaving a trail of dead Spider-People in their wake! Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Jessica Drew are joined by Spider-Men, Women and Girls from across the worlds in an interdimensional battle for survival! If any of them get out of this alive, will they be ready for the Spider-Geddon to follow? Iconic heroes and amazing new champions unite as things go from bad…to Spider-Verse!COLLECTING: Edge of Spider-Verse (2014) 1-5; Spider-Verse (2014) 1-2; Superior Spider-Man (2013) 32-33; Amazing Spider-Man (2014) 7-15; Spider-Man 2099 (2014) 5-8; Scarlet Spiders (2014) 1-3; Spider-Woman (2014) 1-4; Spider-Verse Team-Up (2014) 1-3; Free Comic Book Day 2014 (Guardians of the Galaxy) 1 (Spider-Verse story); Edge of Spider-Geddon (2018) 1-4; Spider-Geddon (2018) 0-5; Superior Octopus (2018) 1; Spider-Force (2018) 1-3; Spider-Girls (2018) 1

Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman’s epic reinvention of Venom! An ancient and primordial evil surfaces beneath New York, awakening something deep inside Eddie Brock’s symbiote…and nothing will ever be the same for Venom! Cletus Kasady wreaks Absolute Carnage against symbiotes’ former hosts, Eddie faces a battle for survival on the Island of Bones, and an attack by the armored Virus sends Venom into a whole different world of terror! But when Knull, god of symbiotes, awakens and heads for Earth, can anyone survive the darkness of the King in Black?COLLECTING: Venom (2018) 1-35, Venom Annual (2018) 1, Web of Venom: Ve'Nam (2018) 1, Web of Venom: Carnage Born (2018) 1, Web of Venom: Wraith (2020) 1, Absolute Carnage (2019) 1-5, King in Black (2020) 1-5; material from Free Comic Book Day 2019 (Spider-Man/Venom) 1, Free Comic Book Day 2020 (Spider-Man/Venom) 1, Incoming (2019) 1, Carnage: Black, White & Blood (2021) 2

Since the days of King Arthur, the mystical Green Knight has been the protector and embodiment of Britain. Now, as Earth faces environmental disaster, several unlikely champions ― including detective Dai Thomas, reporter Kate McClellan and writer Ben Gallagher ― find themselves empowered to protect the land! But what are the mysterious spirits of the Pendragon? And can these newly minted heroes ― along with Union Jack and WWII hero Albion ― unravel the mystery of the Omni-Corporation and stave off the arcane evil of the Bane? It’s a moody and suspenseful thriller as only Marvel UK can provide! And when the Knights formally become a superteam, they’ll face the menaces of Mys-Tech, Baron Blood, Death’s Head II ― and the Bane’s terrifying master, the Red Lord!COLLECTING: Knights of Pendragon (1990) 1-18, Knights of Pendragon (1992) 1-15, Mys-Tech Wars (1993) 1-4, Dark Guard (1993) 1-4

T’Challa is the man with a plan as the Black Panther is reinvented in Christopher Priest’s brilliantly sharp and witty political satire! Prepare to see the king of Wakanda through new eyes: those of U.S. government attaché Everett K. Ross! When a new regime stages a coup in Wakanda, T’Challa finds himself an enemy of the state! The Black Panther is always two or three steps ahead ― but with foes like Mephisto, Malice, Klaw and Killmonger against him, will T’Challa’s cool head and intricate maneuvers be enough to free his nation without alienating his allies and destabilizing the world? Plus, meet Queen Divine Justice ― and the deadly Dora Milaje! Mixing super-heroics with geopolitics, humor and all-out action, Priest’s Panther is a masterpiece not to be missed!COLLECTING: Black Panther (1998) 1-33, Deadpool (1997) 44, material from Marvel Double-Shot (2003) 2

Celebrate the greatest comic-book wedding of all in this oversized Gallery Edition containing the complete story of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson’s 1980s nuptials ― from proposal, to ceremony, to honeymoon! After years of will-they-won’t-they friendship and occasional romance, Peter pops the question…and after a lot of soul-searching, MJ says yes! But will these lovebirds truly hit the jackpot and walk down the aisle, or will that ol’ Parker luck ― not to mention Electro, the Puma and the new Spider-Slayer ― ruin everything for the bride and groom? Plus, vintage behind-the-scenes extras including the newspaper strip version of the wedding, and the complete saga of the happy couple’s history!COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 290-292, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 21, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 7, What If? (1989) 20-21, Marvel Saga: The Official History of the Marvel Universe (1985) 22, material from Not Brand Echh (1967) 6

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes battle the Children of the Atom in a crossover so huge it calls for Marvel’s biggest ever Omnibus! Get the whole story of the Phoenix Force’s return to Earth, an event that kicks off an all-out war between the Avengers and the X-Men! The X-Men see the Phoenix as mutantkind’s salvation, and the Avengers consider it a deadly danger. But what happens when five of the X-Men are transformed by the Phoenix…and begin to change the world?COLLECTING: Avengers vs. X-Men (2012) 0-12; Point One (2011) 1 (AVX story); AVX: Vs. (2012) 1-6; Avengers vs. X-Men: Infinite (2012) 1, 6, 10; Avengers Academy (2010) 29-33; Secret Avengers (2010) 26-28; Avengers (2010) 25-30; New Avengers (2010) 24-30; X-Men Legacy (2008) 266-270; Wolverine & the X-Men (2011) 9-16, 18; AVX: Consequences (2012) 1-5; Uncanny X-Men (2011) 11-20; A-Babies vs. X-Babies (2012) 1

As Conan the Barbarian closed out the 1980s, it became a time of transition for the title, with storytelling innovations coming from veteran creators and new talent alike. In Val Semeiks’ climactic run on the title, Conan weighs pleasure and pain in a magical desert city, wrests the Blade of Zed from a mad cleric, and runs a gantlet of fantastic beasts in a city of shadows. Larry Hama delivers the elegiac verse of “Drumsong” while Don Perlin writes and draws the Western-styled “The Mask of Vengeance.” Gerry Conway makes Conan a cat’s paw to a cult of cat people, after which Michael Higgins turns back the clock for an eight-issue “Young Conan” storyline exploring Conan’s formative years in Cimmeria.COLLECTING: Conan the Barbarian (1970) 214-240, What If? (1989) 16

In honor of 60 years of Spider-Man, the web-slinger’s second solo series gets the Omnibus treatment! SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN not only increased the opportunities for Spidey action, it provided a platform to expand upon and explore the world of Peter Parker and his incomparable cast ― J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and the gang! Of course, there was no shortage of villains, including the Vulture, the Lizard, Doc Ock and more! SPECTACULAR was also home to Frank Miller’s first Daredevil artwork, part of a sprawling saga featuring Carrion, the mysterious rotting horror with hidden ties to Peter Parker’s past ― and a violent desire to punish him for the death of Gwen Stacy! Painstakingly restored, this is an Omnibus for the ages!COLLECTING: Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 1-42, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 1, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 13, Fantastic Four (1961) 218

Combining a cosmic scope with a heartfelt, earthbound humanism, John Byrne’s run on Fantastic Four remains a high point in Marvel history. Marvel Masterworks continues its collection of that epic era, pitting the FF against Terrax the Terrible, the former herald of Galactus now in the thrall of Doctor Doom! Then, the classic “Trial of Reed Richards” puts the FF’s leader in the stand of a Shi’ar courtroom for the crime of rescuing the god-killer Galactus! The Torch and Thing take on the Mole Man, the Beyonder cometh and welcome to the FF, She-Hulk! Plus: In one of the most emotional stories in comics history, a desperate Reed and Sue place the fate of their unborn child in the hands of Otto Octavius. COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 258-268, Alpha Flight (1983) 4, Thing (1983) 10; material from Thing (1983) 7, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 15, Fantastic Four Special Edition (1984) 1

Welcome to the Marvel Universe, Miles Morales! After the dimension-shattering Secret Wars, the Ultimate Spider-Man is starting a brand new life on a brand new world! And Miles will have to find his feet quickly when he goes up against one of the biggest bads in the Marvel U! The villainous Black Cat plots to get her claws in this new Spidey ― but will Miles find romance with the other-dimensional Spider-Gwen? And Spidey gets caught in the middle when Marvel’s heroes square off in a second Civil War! Plus, the secret history of Miles’ dad…Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Miles Morales and Peter Parker team up to take on a familiar face! And here comes an all-new, all-deadly Sinister Six!COLLECTING: Spider-Man (2016) 1-21, 234-240; Spider-Gwen (2015b) 16-18; Spider-Men Ii (2017) 1-5; Generations: Miles Morales Spider-Man & Peter Parker Spider-Man (2017) 1

More tales of Alien horror! A team of soldiers must reclaim an overrun space station! Bug hunter extraordinaire Herk Mondo returns! Can pirates defeat Aliens with…a pig? An Alien stalks a religious settlement with a dark secret! A contaminated xenomorph egg spreads disease and death! A surveyor must determine if an Alien attack is real, or all in his head! A rescue specialist investigates the Aliens’ past! Will a new Strikeforce give mankind a fighting chance? And what lurks in a massive and ancient necropolis? Plus a special jam story with over forty amazing artists!COLLECTING: Aliens: Berserker (1995) 1-4, Aliens: Mondo Heat (1996) 1, Aliens: Lovesick (1996) 1, Aliens: Pig (1997) 1, Aliens Special (1997) 1, Aliens: Havoc (1997) 1-2, Aliens: Purge (1997) 1, Aliens: Alchemy (1997) 1-3, Alien Resurrection (1997) 1-2, Aliens: Kidnapped (1997) 1-3, Aliens: Survival (1998) 1-3, Aliens: Glass Corridor (1998) 1, Aliens: Stalker (1998) 1, Aliens: Wraith (1998) 1, Aliens: Apocalypse - The Dest

Discover a world without Avengers! Tony Stark never built an Iron Man armor. Thor is a hard-drinking atheist who despises hammers. Wakanda is dismissed as a myth. Captain America was never found in the ice. Instead, this planet has always been protected by Earth’s Mightiest Heroes: the Squadron Supreme of America! But who is responsible for this altered Earth? Why is the vampire-hunting Blade the one man who remembers how things should be? And what will he do about it? Featuring the complete saga of a world reborn ― featuring familiar faces as you’ve never seen them before!COLLECTING: Heroes Reborn (2021) 1-7, Heroes Return (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Hyperion & the Imperial Guard (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Peter Parker, the Amazing Shutterbug (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Magneto & the Mutant Force (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Young Squadron (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Siege Society (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Squadron Savage (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Marvel Double Action (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: American

Peter David reinvents X-Factor ― again! Jamie Madrox has become a private eye. But with so many of his duplicates out in the world, is an identity crisis imminent? X-Factor Investigations recruits Guido, Wolfsbane, Siryn, M and Rictor ― plus Layla Miller, who knows stuff! But can the team help mutantkind navigate M-Day and deal with their unbalanced former ally Quicksilver? X-Factor butts heads with Singularity Investigations, X-Cell, the Isolationist and more. But what happens when two of Madrox’s dupes want their own lives ― and when Jamie and Layla are thrown into the future? With Mutant Town under siege, Skrulls running rampant, personal problems tearing the team apart and a major change for Siryn, can X-Factor survive?COLLECTING: Madrox (2004) 1-5; X-Factor (2005) 1-20, 21-24 (A stories), 25-39; X-Factor: The Quick and the Dead One-Shot (2008); X-Factor Special: Layla Miller One-Shot (2008); She-Hulk (2005) 31

It’s clobberin’ time as the Fantastic Four’s ever-lovin’, blue-eyed idol o’ millions goes solo! Join the Thing as he takes on all comers ― including the Inhumans, Wonder Man, She-Hulk and Spider-Man! But after the Secret Wars, the Thing seeks a new life on Battleworld…as Rocky Grimm, Space Ranger! It’s action and adventure, mayhem and monsters, love and loss ― but is the Thing ready for what awaits him back home? And we don’t just mean the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation! Plus, a wild Thing/Hulk team-up ― and more classic tales of bashful Benjamin J. Grimm!COLLECTING: Thing (1983) 1-36; Fantastic Four (1961) 274, 277, 296; Secret Wars II (1985) 7; West Coast Avengers (1985) 10; Questprobe (1984) 3; Marvel Tales (1964) 198; Marvel Graphic Novel: Hulk & Thing - The Big Change (1987); material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 15, Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) 5

All they want to do is change the world! But to do so, the New Warriors will have to grow up fast! In a brutal Middle Eastern conflict, can the team stay true to their ideals? As shadows engulf New York, the Warriors face the darkness within! And when their families are targeted, will the heroes reach their breaking point? Night Thrasher takes control of his future, Nova gets a major upgrade, Namorita is transformed and Marvel Boy begins his journey to justice! But who is (or are?) Turbo? And when the Sphinx scatters the Warriors through time, who will rise to take their place?COLLECTING: New Warriors (1990) 27-53; New Warriors Annual (1991) 3-4; Night Thrasher: Four Control (1992) 1-4; X-Force (1991) 32-33; Night Thrasher (1993) 1 (A story), 11-12; Nova (1994) 6-7; New Warriors Ashcan Edition (1994) 1; material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 122, 159-163; Marvel Holiday Special (1991) 2

It’s the world’s greatest comic magazine ― again! Not since the days of Lee and Kirby had a creator so perfectly captured the intense mood, cosmic style and classic adventure of Marvel’s First Family ― as legendary writer/artist John Byrne launched Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny into fantastic realms of imagination and wonder! From the corners of the globe to the vastness of space to the depths of the Negative Zone, the FF face off against foes old and new, including Dr. Doom, Galactus and Annihilus! Plus: The FF aid the Inhumans, bid farewell to the Baxter Building and celebrate their 20th anniversary in style, as Byrne reminds us all that there’s a family at the heart of this team!COLLECTING: Marvel Team-Up (1972) 61-62; Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 50; Fantastic Four (1961) 209-218, 220-221, 232-260; Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 17; Avengers (1963) 233; Thing (1983) 2

Middle-aged reporter Michael Moran always knew he was meant for something more. When an unexpected series of events leads him to reclaim his destiny, Miracleman is reborn! But Miracleman’s return threatens to unravel Moran’s life. Their connections to Dr. Emil Gargunza and Project Zarathustra bring with them disturbing revelations and trigger the return of a childhood friend who, beneath his sinister smile, has become something terrifying. Pushing the concept of the super hero to its logical conclusion, MIRACLEMAN is nothing short of a revelation. The series reinvented the super hero and 40 years later stands as one of the influential works in the comic book artform. This first-ever Omnibus edition collects MIRACLEMAN BOOKS ONE through THREE, complete with a massive trove of covers, original artwork and rare features.COLLECTING: Warrior (1982) 1-18, 20-21; Miracleman (1985) 1, 3, 6-16; Marvelman Special (1984) 1; A1 (1989) 1 [as presented in Miracleman (2014) 1-16]; All-New Miracleman

The Masterworks rampage into the incredible Bill Mantlo era of Hulk! Mantlo’s five-year run redefined comics greenest meanest goliath. It kicks off when the Hulk from unleashes his rage on Gamma Base. By the time the dust settles, Hulk is exiled to Jarella’s world where he crosses paths with the cosmic Gardener, an owner of an Infinity Gem. Then, it’s back to Earth for a chilling fight against Jack Frost in a tale drawn by the legendary Steve Ditko. A double-sized 250th issue features a team-up and tussle with the Silver Surfer, after which it’s a “Trial by Monster” as Hulk finds himself in the middle of a civil war between monster men. The indelible art of Sal Buscema makes page after page a Marvel Masterwork!COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1968) 245-255, Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 25, material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 26

Bad is the new good! When Krakoa opened its doors to all mutants, its leaders knew they’d have to accept some of their worst foes into the fold ― but they didn’t plan for what to do with them. Not to worry ― Mister Sinister has ideas! Meet his new Hellions: Wild Child, Empath, Greycrow, Nanny, Orphan-Maker, Psylocke…and Havok! But can they handle the return of Madelyne Pryor, the diabolical Goblin Queen?! Plus, the emergence of an old enemy and his fearsome warriors makes the Hellions’ new lives a hell on Earth! Arcade puts them to the test in his new Murderworld! Psylocke takes on Betsy Braddock! Tarn the Uncaring seeks revenge! And secrets, betrayals, alliances and loss all come boiling to the surface! The Hellions are the mutant team you’re going to hate to love!COLLECTING: Hellions (2020) 1-4, 7-18

Acclaimed TV veteran Allan Heinberg and superstar artist Jim Cheung’s complete YOUNG AVENGERS collaborations ― in a single Omnibus for the first time! When the original Avengers disband, costumed teens Patriot, Asgardian, Hulkling, Iron Lad, Hawkeye and Stature unite to fill the gap. Their first order of business: surviving the wrath of Kang the Conqueror! Second? Weathering the disapproval of the adult Avengers! But when their teammate Billy’s magical powers spiral out of control, the Young Avengers set out to find the one person who might help: the Scarlet Witch, who might be Billy’s mother…and whose own uncontrollable powers caused the Avengers’ dissolution! Once the young heroes find her, nothing will ever be the same!COLLECTING: Young Avengers (2005) 1-12, Young Avengers Special (2005), Civil War: Young Avengers & Runaways (2006) 1-4, Young Avengers Presents (2008) 1-6, Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers (2008) 1-3, Dark Reign: Young Avengers (2009) 1-5, Siege: Young Avenger

For the first time ever, the complete classic adventures of the Black Panther are collected in this, the first a line of Omnibus editions! In the 1960s, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created one of the most iconic super heroes ever conceived, the regal king of Wakanda—the Black Panther. Roy Thomas, joined by top artists including John Buscema, brought the Panther into the ranks of the Avengers and delved into his origins and backstory. Then, Don McGregor launched T’Challa’s first solo series. His “Panther’s Rage” was an adventure so huge it ranged across the savannah, into the deepest jungles and over snow-topped mountains. Complete with original letters pages and an extensive trove of bonus material, this Omnibus is a must for every Marvel fan.COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 52-53, 56, 119; Captain America (1968) 100; Avengers (1963) 52, 62, 73-74, 77-79, 87, 112, 126; Daredevil (1964) 52, 69; Daredevil Annual (1967) 4; Marvel Team-Up (1972) 20; Jungle Action (1972) 6-24; material from Fa

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ complete, acclaimed story of a king who sought to be a hero…a hero who was reduced to a slave…a slave who became a legend! The award-winning author confronts the Black Panther with dramatic upheaval in his homeland — first with a violent uprising, then the return of ancient gods! Meanwhile, T’Challa’s sister Shuri makes a transformative journey through Wakanda’s past, and Storm returns to the Panther’s life! But in the far reaches of space, a new cosmic power emerges: the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda! How did this happen? What does its ruthless Emperor N’Jadaka have planned? And what difference can one nameless-yet-familiar warrior, with no memory of his past, make to the rebellion? The Black Panther — and Wakanda — will never be the same!

Few, if any, comic magazines have had such an abundance of amazing artists as The Savage Sword of Conan. This eighth Marvel Omnibus edition is proof positive with work by a host of talents including the iconic energy of Ernie Chan, the flowing beauty of Rudy Nebres, the airbrushed action of Dave Simons and the Conan artist of all Conan artist Big John Buscema, who illustrates the never before reprinted adaptation of Conan the Destroyer! New visual talents join as well with Gary Kwapisz crafting a new visual pace for Savage. Conan’s exploits in this volume include the return of Captain Bor’aqh Sharaq, the resurrection of the Devourer of Souls and all-out war with an undead army!COLLECTING: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 102-116; Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 35

In the aftermath of X OF SWORDS, Excalibur must uncover the fate of Betsy Braddock! Can they discern the secret of the woman on the shore? And who is…Queen Elizabeth III?! As the Krakoan Council makes moves to protect the mutants remaining in the realm of Otherworld, an invisible threat is unleashed on the island ― unseen, unheard and almost undetectable. Can the team hunt it down before the all-important Hellfire Gala kicks off? And how will Excalibur’s actions at the Gala change Krakoan diplomacy forever? As an escort mission reveals deep political unrest among Saturnyne’s Otherworld court, a brutal sacrifice will bear bitter fruit…and when doom returns to Avalon, Excalibur’s sacred duties to Otherworld will be tested to their very limits. Are they heroes to be celebrated, or witchbreed to be put to the stake? COLLECTING: Excalibur (2019) 16-27

The wondrous nation of Wakanda is full of stories -- whether they star the Black Panther, his staunchest allies or his fiercest foes! Relive the rise of T'Challa through tragedy and triumph! Join his sister Shuri as she balances her spiritual side with her technological genius! Discover how the boy named N'Jadaka became the deadly Erik Killmonger! See the Black Panther battle Deadpool; assemble the mighty Agents of Wakanda; and tackle a Harlem murder mystery along with his Crew -- Storm, Luke Cage, Misty Knight and Manifold! Plus action-packed tales featuring the Dora Milaje, the Midnight Angels and more from the world of Wakanda!

The Crimson Empire trilogy! After Emperor Palpatine’s death, his elite Royal Guard have been hunted down and killed ― except one: Kir Kanos, the Emperor’s most loyal soldier. The man behind the murders is fellow guardsman Carnor Jax, now part of the Imperial ruling council, who wants the throne for himself. Now, Kanos must escape Jax’s grasp and find new allies ― and a new identity as bounty hunter Kenix Kil! But Kanos’s quest puts him in the crosshairs of both the remaining Empire forces, and the leaders of the New Republic: Leia Organa, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker!

Iron Fist is explored like never before in these epic adventures steeped in fable, magic and hard-hitting martial arts action! After learning the hard way that the Iron Fist’s centuries-spanning legacy holds more secrets than he ever dreamed, Danny is called to K’un-Lun to fight in a tournament against the Immortal Weapons of the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven! But can he ferret out a conspiracy against K’un-Lun? And are there more than seven magical cities? Plus, thrill to the noir adventures of Orson Randall, the previous Iron Fist ― and amazing solo tales of the fan-favorite Immortal Weapons!COLLECTING: Immortal Iron Fist (2006) 1-27, Immortal Iron Fist Annual (2007) 1, The Immortal Iron Fist: Orson Randall and the Green Mist of Death One-Shot (2008), Immortal Iron Fist: The Origin of Danny Rand One-Shot (2008), Civil War: Choosing Sides (2006) (Iron Fist story), Immortal Iron Fist: Orson Randall and the Death Queen of California One-Shot (2008), Immortal Weapons (2009) 1-5, Immorta

Born on the night of a full moon, Marvel’s most fearsome horror hero debuts! He may be Jack Russell by day, but when darkness falls, he becomes the Werewolf by Night! Immigrated from Eastern Europe as a small child, 18-year-old Russell finds out the hair-raising secret of a family curse that turns all males into werewolves! Now, he must learn to survive in a world not hospitable to werewolf-kind―and try not to kill anyone in the process! In this first volume, master of the macabre Mike Ploog delivers some of the greatest artwork of his storied career. And these classic tales are looking better than ever because they have been newly restored for the Marvel Masterworks. COLLECTING: Marvel Spotlight (1971) 2-4, Werewolf by Night (1972) 1-8, Marvel Team-Up (1972) 12

Conan the Barbarian and the pirate queen Bêlit continue their quest to reclaim her rightful place on the throne of Asgalun. They must descend deep down the River Styx into Luxur, the capital city of Stygia, land of snake-worshippers, in search of Bêlit’s father. Along the way they’ll encounter raiders off the coast of Shem and the famous―and deadly―Hawk-Riders of Harakht. The journey also takes Conan to the Lost Valley of Iskander as he pursues the powerful Eye of Set and into swamps where a sultry witch and man-dragons threaten to devour him alive! Then, Conan is joined by one of the fiercest allies he’ll ever know―the formidable fighter and skilled mage, Zula! COLLECTING: Vol. 6: Conan the Barbarian (1970) 72-88

Moon Knight rises again! Marc Spector has exchanged his heroic mantle for the easy lifestyle of alter ego Steven Grant. But when a deadly foe arises in Egypt, Spector must embrace his destiny ― and become the Fist of Khonshu once again! Moon Knight will face deadly threats from Morpheus to Bluebeard, but what will a return to vigilantism mean for his relationship with Marlene? When Bushman seizes control of his homeland, Marc must renew rivalries with his deadliest foe! And when the Midnight Man seeks to eclipse Moon Knight, Marc is eager to clean his clock! But whose side are Brother Voodoo and the Black Cat on?

The acclaimed GRAND DESIGN franchise continues with the Monster…and the Madness! Writer/artist Jim Rugg follows in the tradition of Ed Piskor and Tom Scioli by unfurling the full saga of the Incredible Hulk, from the very beginning to the present day! From Bruce Banner’s volatile upbringing to the fateful gamma bomb detonation that changed everything, to years of anger, smashing and just wanting to be left alone! He’s been a hero…a hate figure…even a world-breaker. Now witness the biggest moments in the Hulk’s history ― through the eyes of a single visionary storyteller! You’ll never look at Bruce Banner the same way again!COLLECTING: Hulk: Grand Design - Monster (2022) 1, Hulk: Grand Design - Madness (2022) 1

The Empire rules the galaxy ― but for how long? When high-level Imperial officers plot to overthrow the Emperor, Vader must stop them…with the help of Boba Fett! Meanwhile, when a survivor of Fett’s very first mission surfaces, he must choose whether to help him ― or finish the job! And when Fett is seemingly killed, his child and her mother become unwitting targets. Plus, other bounty hunters have become interested in a very special prize that Fett wants for himself, with a scheme that draws the attention of scoundrels Han Solo, Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian!

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown! Conan has won the throne of the kingdom of Aquilonia ― and the hand of a beautiful bride. Is it time for the Barbarian to lay down his sword? Don’t count on it! Because when an evil sorcerer attacks, King Conan must strike back with all his might! Securing a crown is one thing, but holding onto it is a whole other challenge ― especially with scheming conspirators in Conan’s court! But the traitors may have chosen the wrong ally: Thoth-Amon! Plus, King Conan is haunted by the ghost of his first ― and perhaps greatest ― love!COLLECTING: Conan and the Midnight God (2007) 1-5, King Conan: The Scarlet Citadel (2011) 1-4, King Conan: The Phoenix on the Sword (2012) 1-4, Conan: The Phantoms of the Black Coast (2012) 1-5, material from Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures (2006) 1

Outback – and out-gunned! The X-Men are brought to their lowest point as the team slowly breaks apart – but who will rise to take their place? When Nanny attacks the X-Men’s Australian base, tragedy strikes for Storm! The cyborg Reavers take their revenge – and they’ve got brutal plans for Wolverine! The mystical Siege Perilous heralds a fresh start for the besieged mutants, but Psylocke will find herself transformed into the Mandarin’s ninja assassin! Can Jubilee and a grievously injured Wolverine bring her back to the light? Meanwhile, a new team forms of Muir Island, but Legion’s secret means tragedy for Freedom Force! Banshee and Forge begin a quest for the missing X-Men, but they’ll encounter more than they expected! And the mutant thief Gambit makes his uncanny entrance! Superstar Jim Lee debuts for an X-citing new era!COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1963) 248-267

Writer Charles Soule brings his legal expertise to Jennifer Walters, attorney at law ― A.K.A. the sensational She-Hulk! With a solo law practice, a new paralegal who is far more than she seems and a mounting number of personal enemies, Jen might have bitten off more than she can chew! Especially with clients like Kristoff Vernard, son of Doctor Doom ― and Captain America himself! Meanwhile, She-Hulk and Hellcat must uncover the deeply buried conspiracy found in the mysterious Blue File! And when someone important to Jen is killed, she won’t let it stand ― but who can she trust? Giant-Man lends a big hand ― and Jennifer Walters takes on Matt Murdock in the Marvel trial of the century! Plus: Titania! Deadpool! And will She-Hulk’s holiday party spell the end of her practice?COLLECTING: She-Hulk (2014) 1-12, Wolverines (2015) 13, material from Gwenpool Special (2015) 1

She’s the genius sister of T’Challa, who always believed she was destined to be the Black Panther! And when her brother unexpectedly falls, Shuri may get her chance — if she can survive it! With Queen Ororo ruling Wakanda while T’Challa recuperates, Shuri must prove herself worthy to be her country’s champion by braving the deadly Panther rituals. The stakes have never been higher — but that’s just how Shuri likes it! Though when her father’s killer, Ulysses Klaw, returns with a deadly plan that will spill blood from the Savage Land to the streets of New York, Shuri must turn to some unexpected allies for help! And a transformative journey through the Djalia, the Wakandan spirit plane, will soon change Shuri forever!COLLECTING: Black Panther (2005) 2, Black Panther (2009) 1-6, Klaws of the Panther (2010) 1-4, Black Panther (2016) 8-11