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Masterworks of literature - retold in the Mighty Marvel Manner! In the late 1970s, respected comic book writers and talented artists joined forces to adapt many of the world's most famous stories onto

A new story from the world of OLD MAN LOGAN! In a world where most of the super heroes fell at the hands of the RED SKULL over fi fty years ago, a new force rises in the Wastelands! DANI CAGE wields t

Roy Thomas' decade-long original run on CONAN THE BARBARIAN ranks as one of the greatest in comic book history, and it was crucial in making Conan an icon known the world over. In this Omnibus edition

The early adventures of the deadly duo of darkness and light! As Cloak and Dagger wage war on drugs, crime lords Silvermane and the Kingpin are in their sights - and Spider-Man is stuck in the middle!

There are too many problems in New York City, and Spidey can't be in four places at once - unless he can?! Peter's life is as complicated as ever, but can science be the answer? J. Jonah Jameson kicks

The third book in the hit Rocket and Groot picture book series, following up to Night Night, Groot and First Day of Groot!Arrive in New York on the first day of snow.As the sun hits the city, it pract

The greatest saga in sword-and-sorcery history begins - the saga of Conan! Born on a battlefield in the frozen lands of Cimmeria, Conan fights his way through the untamed Hyborian kingdoms, sparing no

A Conan event for the ages! The man named James Allison will die - and soon. But it's not his first death. James has lived many lives, in many places - lives he can recall in vivid detail. But when an Elder God called the Wyrm reaches across time to contact him, an era-spanning quest begins! The serpent god Set plans to usher in an eternity of darkness, and only the chosen warriors across time and space have a hope of stopping him: Conan the Barbarian, Solomon Kane, Dark Agnes...and the man known as Moon Knight! In an unprecedented comics event, Robert E. Howard's celebrated characters join forces along with one of Marvel's most fascinating heroes, in an all-new saga built on lore from across time itself!Collecting: Conan: Serpent War (2019) 1-4, Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 3

There is a crisis in Wakanda. The sacred Mound is being attacked by an evil cult and Wakandans are growing angry with their new king, T'Challa, aka the Super Hero Black Panther. So it's bad timing when Black Panther receives a call from the Avengers. There is strong evidence that the king has stolen a highly classified weapon. But how? Black Panther has been in Wakanda the entire time. With help from some familiar faces in S.H.I.E.L.D and some new ones like the Dora Milaje, Black Panther will battle the greatest threats Wakanda has ever faced.

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

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

On Earth-65, Gwen Stacy was bitten by a radioactive spider, gained arachnid-like super-powers and started a crimefighting career as Spider-Woman (or as she’s affectionately known to her peers, Ghost-Spider)! But what would have happened if instead she had picked up the enchanted hammer Mjolnir? Or if she received the Super-Soldier Serum? Or built a high-tech suit of armor? Or…you get the idea! Well, you’re going to find out! Gwen Stacy is about to face a unique journey of self-discovery across time and space, never quite knowing which reality or time period she’s just landed in ― or which version of herself she’ll be meeting next! Get ready to experience…the Gwenverse!COLLECTING: Spider-Gwen: Gwenverse (2022) 1-5

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

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

Venom co-creator David Michelinie returns to tell an untold tale of the Lethal Protector! Before Carnage and space gods, clones and toxins, and the revelation that he was a father, Eddie Brock was a down-on-his-luck reporter who had tried to take his own life and been saved by an extraterrestrial alien. Now, this all-new story set during Venom’s earliest days welcomes Michelinie back into the symbiote hive with open arms, as he and rising star Ivan Fiorelli unite to tell a new, horrifying story that not only revisits the wicked web-slinger’s past, but hints at what’s to come in his future!COLLECTING: Venom: Lethal Protector (2021) 1-5

Woman out of time! A reality where S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Peggy Carter took the Super-Soldier Serum instead of Steve Rogers is turned upside down ― when the World War II hero is pulled from the ice where she was lost in action decades before! Now, Peggy struggles to find her footing in a modern world that’s gotten a lot more complicated ― cities are louder, technology is smarter and enemies wear friendly faces. Everyone with an agenda wants Captain Carter on their side, but what does Peggy want? As she teams with S.T.R.I.K.E. to investigate the sudden resurgence of Hydra, something doesn’t feel quite right. Can Peggy trust what she’s being told, or is someone trying to use her as a high-profile pawn in a game she doesn’t yet understand? This new Sentinel of Liberty is a shield-slinging sensation!COLLECTING: Captain Carter (2022) 1-5

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

After fighting battles across the timestream, Miguel O’Hara ― Spider-Man of the year 2099 ― is back home at last, defending his present…and our future! But the only thing constant about life in Nueva York is change. So when a cataclysmic crash creates a new Garden of Eden in what was once the American Wastelands, Spider-Man knows exactly what the next atrocity will be. The deadly Cabal plans to set society ablaze ― and you’ll never guess who is leading them! Meanwhile, everyone’s got something to gain from Paradise…including Winter Soldier 13! Salvaged from the black market as a child and raised on mad science, this newest Winter Soldier is now bent on vengeance and rebirth! And as the Cabal preys upon society’s dregs, Loki ― last survivor of Ragnarok ― schemes to resurrect Asgard!COLLECTING: Spider-Man 2099: Omega (2022) 1, Spider-Man 2099: Exodus (2022) 1-5

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

When the Peter Parker of the Ultimate Universe falls, the world needs a Spider-Man -- and here comes Miles Morales! But what's the secret behind his powers -- and can he master them before the Scorpion strikes? Family life gets complicated as Miles learns the truth about his uncle Aaron, and Captain America comes calling when war breaks out! Miles shares a multiversal meeting of the Spider-Men with the Marvel Universe's Peter Parker -- but what tragedy could leave the young hero swearing never to wear the webs again? There'll be familiar faces, heroic allies, deadly menaces, a startling return and a sprinkling of romance in the complete Ultimate Universe adventures of Miles Morales! COLLECTING: Ultimate Comics Spider-Man (2011) 1-28, 16.1; Spider-Men (2012) 1-5; Cataclysm: Ultimate Spider-Man (2013) 1-3; Ultimate Spider-Man (2014) 200; Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man (2014) 1-12; Material From Ultimate Fallout (2011) 4

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

The series that catapulted Marvel's mega-popular mutant heroes into the 21st century! In ULTIMATE X-MEN, Mark Millar and Adam Kubert -- joined by a standout lineup of blockbuster artists -- reinvented Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine and more for a new era. Now, at last, their entire world-building run is collected in Omnibus form! Led by Charles Xavier, the X-Men are teens trained to use their genetic gifts to keep the peace between mutants and humans! But they are not ready for what is coming! Meet the Ultimate Universe's versions of Proteus, the deadly son of Professor X...the Phoenix, Jean's dark alter ego...and the master of magnetism, Magneto! See the X-Men go to war with their world's equivalent of the Avengers, the Ultimates! And get to know your favorite mutants all over again! COLLECTING: Ultimate X-Men (2001) 1-33, 1/2; Ultimate War (2002) 1-4

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!

Hulk and Thor have both undergone massive changes recently, but one thing remains constant ― their heated rivalry! When mysterious circumstances bring them into conflict once more, will the God of Thunder be able to triumph against a Bruce Banner who can now control his rage? And will Iron Man regret coming between these two titans…even with his new Celestial Hulkbuster armor?! Celebrating the 60th anniversary of both characters, writer Donny Cates pits the stars of his two titles against one another in his biggest blockbuster yet ― and that’s saying something! Key mysteries from HULK and THOR will be revealed, and this clash will have shocking consequences for the future of both characters! It’s a cataclysmic crossover destined to be a smash hit!COLLECTING: Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War (2022) 1, Thor (2020) 25-26, Hulk (2021) 7-8

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

Dive into the legend of the Black Panther in this new origin story by acclaimed author Tochi Onyebuchi and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Setor Fiadzigbey! T’Challa and Hunter are brothers growing up in the idyllic royal palace of Wakanda. Theirs goes beyond the usual sibling rivalry, though — Hunter, although older, is adopted, and T’Challa is the true heir to the throne. But when tragedy strikes, the two brothers must grow up fast! See the moments that made T’Challa who he is, from his walkabout as a teen where he meets the enchanting Ororo Munroe, to when he first invites the Fantastic Four to Wakanda! Son, brother, warrior, king…as each chapter unfolds, new pieces of T’Challa’s character will be revealed — and the Black Panther will rise!

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!

Tragic endings and new beginnings in the Reign of X! X-Factor face an eventful night at the Hellfire Gala as secrets are revealed ― and a fatal discovery is made. The morning after, Nightcrawler deals with the hangover…and tries to root out the evil working to destroy Krakoa! But did any of the Children of the Atom make it to the biggest party of the year? As the truth finally comes out about these heroic teens, they face a heartbreaking goodbye ― maybe forever! And as the flames of Hellfire past come licking at the heels of the Inner Circle, a brand new blockbuster era begins. The first elected team of X-Men is here ― and they intend to save the world!COLLECTING: X-Factor (2020) 10, Way of X (2021) 3, Children of the Atom (2021) 6, Marauders (2019) 22, X-Men (2021) 1

In the long and eventful months since Charles Xavier’s founding of the mutant nation of Krakoa, two facts have become indisputable. Mutantkind is, at long last, more respected and recognized than it ever has been. And the newly elected team of Krakoan X-Men has quickly become the planet’s highest-profile heroes. Unfortunately, both of those facts just make mutants a bigger target! And despite the X-Men’s best efforts, there’s no shortage of foes lining up to take their shot. Fan-favorite writer Gerry Duggan continues to send the newest squad of X-Men in all-new, all-different, all-uncanny directions! COLLECTING: X-Men (2021) 7-12

Doctor Strange is dead ― long live the Sorcerer Supreme! Or should we say…Sorceress? Haunted by her recently returned memories, Clea longs to bring Stephen Strange back from the grave. But when a dangerous group targets Earth, she must rise to task of being the planet’s sole defender against otherworldly magical threats! Clea comes face-to-face with the mysterious Harvestman as they both face off against an undead foe! And she finds herself caught in the middle when mortals target monsters! But just as Clea begins to uncover ways to bring Stephen Strange back to life, another impossible assault upon the magical realm rears its head. But Clea is not just any Sorcerer Supreme, she is a warlord…and these attacks will not stand under her rule!COLLECTING: Strange (2022) 1-5

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