MARVEL COMICS: April 2016 Collected Editions Solicits MASTERWORKS MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 10 HC Written by LEN WEIN with ROY THOMAS, GERRY CONWAY, STEVE ENGLEHART & TONY ISABELLA Penciled by HERB TRIMPE Cover by HERB TRIMPE The Hulk is out for revenge! And he’ll have plenty of heavy hitters to unleash his anger on in the latest Marvel Masterworks! The Abomination, Juggernaut and Rhino are just the first in a murderer’s row of earthshaking enemies before the ever-Incredible Hulk. Then, a battle with the Cobalt Man will send Hulk raging to Attilan, home of the Inhumans! To save their hidden city, they launch Hulk into deep space — but a mean green course correction lands Hulk on Counter-Earth! There, he and Adam Warlock must save the other Earth before an express rocket home lands the Hulk in the Canadian wild, where he’ll battle the Wendigo — and in one of the most important stories in Marvel history, face off against Wolverine in the X-Man-to-be’s first appearance! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #171-183. 272 PGS./Rated T …$75.00 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 10 HC — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 235 (DM ONLY) 272 PGS./Rated T …$75.00 HARDCOVERS SPIDER-MAN BY TODD MCFARLANE OMNIBUS HC Written by TODD MCFARLANE, ROB LIEFELD & FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by TODD MCFARLANE & ROB LIEFELD Cover by TODD MCFARLANE Todd McFarlane became a superstar illustrating AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, but he changed the industry forever with his next project: the “adjectiveless” SPIDER-MAN! Taking on both writing and art duties, McFarlane ushered Peter Parker into a gritty new era — and it began with “Torment”! When the Big Apple’s streets run red with blood, the web-slinger heads into the sewers to stop the Lizard’s homicidal rampage. But what is driving his old friend and foe? Plus: Ghost Rider lends a bony hand when the deranged Hobgoblin returns, the wall-crawler finds himself at the center of a clash of claws between Wolverine and Wendigo, and Pete goes back in black to face Morbius the Living Vampire! And in the ultimate nineties team-up, Spidey joins X-Force to battle the unstoppable Juggernaut! Collecting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #1-14 and #16, and X-FORCE (1991) #4. 440 PGS./Rated T …$75   * * * STAR WARS: EPISODE I — THE PHANTOM MENACE HC Written by HENRY GILROY Penciled by RODOLFO DAMAGGIO Cover by MIKE MAYHEW The official comic-book adaptation of the first chapter in the epic saga of STAR WARS! Years before Luke Skywalker would clash with Darth Vader, turmoil has engulfed the Galactic Republic. But when a pair of Jedi Knights — Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi — are dispatched to end the trade conflict that has gripped the galaxy, they make a surprising discovery: the “chosen one” destined to bring balance to the Force — a young boy named Anakin Skywalker! But this new hope may not last long when an ancient enemy returns to threaten the Jedi after centuries in hiding. As the Sith rise again, the small planet of Naboo finds itself in the middle of a power struggle for the ages. Can Queen Padmé Amidala save her people from invasion? Collecting STAR WARS: EPISODE I — THE PHANTOM MENACE #1-4. 120 PGS./Rated T …$24.99 * * * DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 1: THE WAY OF THE WEIRD PREMIERE HC Written by JASON AARON Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO Cover by CHRIS BACHALO Only Doctor Strange can protect our world from the darkness beyond — now, witness the full toll that constant struggle takes on Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme! Every spell cast comes at a cost, but what happens when Strange falls behind on his tab? Find out as the good doctor wakes up somewhere very odd, nearly naked — with no spell books, no weapons and no memory of how he got there…or why all the monsters are chasing him! And as a new visitor to Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum learns one wrong door can lead to oblivion, a magic circle of Strange’s friends and allies are about to face their greatest threat. Dark forces are destroying everything mystical in the multiverse, and their sights are set on this dimension. Magic’s days are numbered, and Doctor Strange is not ready! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE (2015) #1-5. 136 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99   * * * THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 1: THUNDER IN HER VEINS PREMIERE HC Written by JASON AARON Penciled by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN When Dr. Jane Foster lifts the mystic hammer Mjolnir, she is transformed into the Goddess of Thunder, the Mighty Thor! Her enemies are many as Asgard descends further into chaos, and unrest threatens to spread throughout the Ten Realms. Yet she wages her greatest battle against a far more personal foe: the cancer killing her mortal form. When Loki steps back into Thor’s life, will it ease her troubles or only add to her pain? There’s no such question about Malekith as he continues to fan the flames of a looming War of Realms — when he isn’t wedding planning, that is! And as Asgard is torn apart, the skies will shake in one of the bloodiest battles of all time: It’s Thor vs. Odin like never before! Collecting MIGHTY THOR (2015) #1-5. 136 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99 * * * MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR — THE ART OF THE MOVIE SLIPCASE HC Written by JACOB JOHNSTON Picking up where MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER and MARVEL’S AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON left off, MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR sees Steve Rogers leading the new Avengers. But after another destructive international incident involving the team, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability: A governing body will now determine when to enlist the team’s services. This new law fractures the Avengers. Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. return as Captain America and Iron Man, two heroes with the same goal — to protect the world — but with very different methods. Now, go behind the scenes in this collectible volume! Filled with concept art, production stills and commentary from cast and crew — including directors Anthony and Joe Russo, and producer Kevin Feige — this collection is a prize for any fan! 240 PGS./All Ages …$50.00 TRADE PAPERBACKS AND OTHER PAPERBACKS AVENGERS EPIC COLLECTION: UNDER SIEGE TPB Volume #16 in the Avengers Epic Collections Written by ROGER STERN, BILL MANTLO, DANNY FINGEROTH & STEVE ENGLEHART Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA, DAVE ROSS, STEVE DITKO & MARK BRIGHT Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA The Masters of Evil take Avengers Mansion! In one of the greatest comic-book epics of all time, Baron Zemo strikes at the very heart of the Avengers as he leads a revamped and larger-than-ever Masters of Evil in an attack on the team’s home — and wins! And as if that wasn’t enough, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes must survive the climax of SECRET WARS II, and a battle for the ages between Kang and Immortus! The Sub-Mariner’s membership leads to public protests, but that won’t stop the Avengers and Alpha Flight from lending a hand during Attuma’s assault on Atlantis. Meanwhile an old friend turns enemy: What’s gotten into Quicksilver? Two teams of Avengers will assemble to find out! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #264-277, ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #39, AVENGERS ANNUAL #15 and WEST COAST AVENGERS ANNUAL #1. 456 PGS./Rated T …$39.99 * * * AVENGERS K BOOK 1: AVENGERS VS. ULTRON TPB WRITTEN BY SI YEON PARK TRANSLATED BY JIEUN PARK SCRIPT BY JIM ZUB PENCILED BY WOO BIN CHOI COVERS BY WOO BIN CHOI & WOO CHUL LEE Ultron comes to life in a new dynamic style! Collected for the first time in English, leading Korean publisher Daewon C.I.’s original manhwa reimagines some of the most historic Avengers stories of all time for a whole new audience! Scientist Hank Pym sets out to create the world’s first artificial intelligence. Instead, he creates a monster. Enter Ultron! But one diabolical robot isn’t enough: When Ultron in turn creates the Vision, the Avengers are really in trouble. Together, the pair is poised to destroy the Avengers — and the world. But wait! Who is the Bride of Ultron? Enemies multiply as the Avengers face one of their biggest threats. Experience a famous piece of Avengers’ history, totally re-envisioned by established South Korean artists and writers! 168 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99 AVENGERS K BOOK 1: AVENGERS VS. ULTRON TPB LEE COVER (DM ONLY) 168 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99   * * * STAR WARS: KANAN VOL. 2 — FIRST BLOOD TPB Written by GREG WEISMAN Penciled by PEPE LARRAZ Cover by MARK BROOKS Continue to explore the early days of Kanan Jarrus, the sensational star of Star Wars Rebels! You’ve seen Kanan’s last adventure as a Padawan, now witness his very first! The boy who was Caleb Dune must find his feet as the Clone Wars rage around him. When the Jedi Temple comes under attack, what can a mere Padawan do to make a difference? Caleb and his new Master, Depa Bilaba, will lead their own Clone troop into the furious Battle of Mygeeto. But lying in wait for them there are a pair of Separatist generals, one of whom is one of the most deadly threats in the entire galaxy! Can Caleb and Bilaba survive Grievous? Collecting KANAN #7-12. 136 PGS./Rated T …$17.99   * * * ALL-NEW WOLVERINE VOL. 1: THE FOUR SISTERS TPB Written by TOM TAYLOR Penciled by DAVID LOPEZ & DAVID NAVARROT Cover by BENGAL She’s the best there is! X-23 was created to be a weapon; for a time, that’s all she was. But with the help of her mentor, Logan — the original Wolverine — she escaped that dark past. Now, the man she knew has fallen, but Laura will honor his memory as the All-New Wolverine. But with the famous cowl comes a world of misery and mystery — like the devastating secret of the Sisters. Uncovering it will involve new friends Doctor Strange and the Wasp, and lethal new enemies like the Taskmaster! But after recent events, Laura is growing used to doing everything in her power to save those around her from forces hell-bent on destruction. If anyone can stop them, it’s Laura. After all, it’s what Wolverine does. Collecting ALL-NEW WOLVERINE #1-6. 136 PGS./Parental Advisory …$17.99 * * * SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL VOL. 0: DON’T CALL IT A TEAM-UP TPB Written by JOE KELLY, FABIAN NICIEZA, DANIEL WAY, KEVIN SHINICK, BRIAN POSEHN, GERRY DUGGAN & CHRIS HASTINGS Penciled by PETE WOODS, PATRICK ZIRCHER, ERIC CANETE, CARLO BARBERI, AARON KUDER, MIKE HAWTHORNE & JACOPO CAMAGNI Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG Two great tastes that taste great together! As Spidey and Deadpool fast-talk their way into an ongoing buddy book at last, grab the full story of their unlikely bromance. Through the magic of comics (and time travel), Wade Wilson steps into the swinging shoes of a young Peter Parker! Then, the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler and the anti-social there-goes-the-neighborhood merc trade blows and “yo mama” quips. If friendship blossoms during encounters with Hit-Monkey and the Hypno-Hustler, will that jerk Otto Octavius ruin everything by being all Superior? And could dreams come true for DP — swapping those stinky red-and-blacks for the good ol’ red-and-blues?! Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #11, CABLE & DEADPOOL #24, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #611, DEADPOOL (2008) #19-21, AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #12-13, DEADPOOL (2012) #10 and DEADPOOL ANNUAL #2. 272 PGS./Parental Advisory …$34.99 * * * ALL-NEW INHUMANS VOL. 1: GLOBAL OUTREACH TPB Written by CHARLES SOULE & JAMES ASMUS Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN As the terrigen clouds continue to spread across the world, they leave in their wake the ruined lives of the Inhumanized. Now, Crystal — Inhuman princess and former elemental Avenger — leads her own team tasked to help as many of these NuHumans as possible. But Medusa’s sister has her work cut out for her. After all, the reactions of the newly super-powered vary wildly — from fear to amazement to outright anger. Then there are the mysterious Skyspears that recently crashed into the Earth, making life even more complicated. But worst of all, there’s a dictator hell-bent on turning Inhumans into weapons of mass destruction. As Crystal’s team comes together, she’d better hope Gorgon’s training pays off — or they won’t all make it out of their first mission alive, even with Spider-Man’s help! Collecting ALL-NEW INHUMANS #1-4 and material from ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT POINT ONE #1. 112 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99   * * * HOWARD THE DUCK VOL. 1: DUCK HUNT TPB Written by CHIP ZDARSKY, CHRIS HASTINGS & RYAN NORTH Penciled by JOE QUINONES, DANILO BEYRUTH & ERICA HENDERSON Cover by JOE QUINONES Trapped in a world he’s grown accustomed to! The flightless fowl gets a new beginning, with the exact same superstar creative lineup as before! But this time, the whole entire universe is after Howard — and that includes the would-be new herald of Galactus! As the duck hunt begins, things get totally cosmic with the Silver Surfer, the Collector, the Stranger and the Guardians of the Galaxy! Plus: Brace yourself for the two most sensational, fan-favorite, Internet-breaking Marvel team-ups of the year! She’s a little nutty, he’s downright quackers — it’s Squirrel Girl and Howard! And in a tale that will launch a thousand cosplay double-acts, meet Gwenpool! The Duck is back, and this means “Waugh!” Collecting HOWARD THE DUCK (2015B) #1-6 and UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL (2015B) #6. 160 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99 * * * ALL-NEW X-MEN: INEVITABLE VOL. 1 - GHOSTS OF CLYCLOPS TPB Written by DENNIS HOPELESS Penciled by MARK BAGLEY Cover by MARK BAGLEY More than ever, hatred and fear have made the world a dangerous place for mutants. But as the few remaining X-Men retreat into seclusion, a handful of mutant teenagers refuse to allow their destiny to be decided for them! And no one is more concerned about their fate than Scott Summers, whose young shoulders must bear the heavy weight of the terrible acts committed by his adult counterpart. Cyclops is joined by three of his time-torn teammates — Beast, Iceman and Angel — as well as the All-New Wolverine, Kid Apocalypse and Oya. Together, they’re heading out on the highway, looking for adventure, intent on writing their own futures! But when they encounter the baleful Blob, their road trip may end before it begins! Collecting ALL-NEW X-MEN (2015) #1-6. 136 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99 * * * EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN VOL. 1: X-HAVEN TPB Written by JEFF LEMIRE Penciled by HUMBERTO RAMOS Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS With the fate of mutantkind in the balance, it’s an All-New, All-Different beginning for the X-Men! Staring down a threat to her race like nothing seen before, Storm pulls together the group she’ll need to ensure mutants’ survival — including Iceman, Jean Grey, Colossus and Magik! But can Storm and Iceman protect the last remaining mutants from a demonic attack? As a new child of the atom discovers her terrifying power, an old foe compounds the horror: Mister Sinister will bring the team face-to-face with their greatest fear. But can anyone be ready for the very first meeting of Old Man Logan and young Jean Grey? Bring all the hate and fear you want, they will fight to their last breath to survive the experience. They’re the X-Men, they’re facing down extinction, and they will be Extraordinary! Collecting EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN #1-5. 112 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99 * * * SILK VOL. 1: SINISTER TPB Written by ROBBIE THOMPSON Penciled by STACEY LEE & VERONICA FISH Cover by HELEN CHEN Silk is back and badder than ever! Cindy Moon — the other victim of the radioactive spider that bit Peter Parker — has been working to find the missing members of her family since she escaped the bunker that was her home for so many years. But Silk’s quest has taken her down a darker path than expected, and now she’s in cahoots with the most ferocious feline in the Marvel Universe: the Black Cat! But not everyone in the Cat’s criminal crew is happy about the arrangement. Nor is a certain friendly neighborhood CEO of Parker Industries, and that will bring Cindy into conflict with Spider-Man and the Goblin King! What could have led her to this? Who is Espectro? And will Cindy go so far there’s no redeeming the Sinister Silk? Collecting SILK (2015B) #1-6 and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2015) #1. 144 PGS./Rated T …$19.99 * * * SPIDER-GWEN VOL. 1: GREATER POWER TPB  Written by JASON LATOUR Penciled by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ Cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ Gwen Stacy is back in the webs and has an All-New, All-Different mystery to solve: the reappearance of the Lizard! The Spider-Woman of Earth-65 was convinced that the Lizard’s threat died in her arms along with Peter Parker. But a new reptilian rampage leaves her with doubts not only about Peter’s life, but also his death. While her father, Captain George Stacy, struggles with Gwen’s double life, troubles mount as the Osborns make their debut — and Gwen finds herself on S.H.I.E.L.D.’s most-wanted list! Perhaps Jessica Drew, the Spider-Woman of Earth-616, can offer some wise lessons about power and responsibility that might be handy when Gwen battles the Goblins! Plus: Discover who wields the shield as Earth-65’s Captain America joins the fray — but will she be on Gwen’s side? Collecting SPIDER-GWEN (2015B) #1-6. 136 PGS./Rated T …$17.99   * * * WEB WARRIORS OF THE SPIDER-VERSE VOL. 1 - ELECTROVERSE TPB  Written by MIKE COSTA Penciled by DAVID BALDEON Cover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO Your favorite web-slinging wonders from SPIDER-VERSE, together on one titanic team! Spider-Gwen, Spider-UK, Arana “Spider-Woman” Corazon, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Man India and the porktacular Spider-Ham have banded together to protect the worlds without wall-crawlers from their base on Earth-001. But when Electro and his own army of alternate-reality evildoers wreak havoc across the Web of Life, it will take the whole team — plus some amazing Spider-guests — to stop him! Gwen finds herself stranded far from home, but the breakout star of SPIDER-VERSE is no damsel in distress. Can she find her way back to the fight in time, before things go from bad to Electroverse? They’re the Web-Warriors, and their not-so-friendly neighborhood is all of reality! Collecting WEB WARRIORS #1-5 and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2015) #1. 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99 * * * SPIDER-MAN 2099 VOL. 1: SMACK TO THE FUTURE TPB Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by WILL SLINEY Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA He’s the Spider-Man of the future, trapped in the here-and-now. And as far as Miguel O’Hara is concerned, that means he can hang up the webs. After all, he has a job at Parker Industries, a stable relationship and no way of knowing what harm his actions in the present have on the future era he left behind. But when a dangerous new threat shatters Miguel’s world, a Spidey suit is the only answer. An All-New Spidey suit, that is — and just wait until you see what it can do! Doctor Cronos is about to find out exactly that — the hard way. But what connection does this new villain have with Miguel’s lost home? And what deadly future fugitive could inspire a team-up today between the Spider-Man and Captain America of 2099? Collecting SPIDER-MAN 2099 (2015) #1-5 and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2015) #1. 120 PGS./Rated T …$15.99   * * * CARNAGE VOL. 1: THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY TPB Written by GERRY CONWAY Penciled by MIKE PERKINS Cover by MIKE DEL MUNDO The sickest symbiote of all is back, and the result is gonna be Carnage! Cletus Kasady has renewed his killing spree, and the FBI is following the trail of bodies. They think they’re ready: They have the latest sonic tech, and a specialist team including military hero/astronaut John Jameson and a reformed Eddie Brock! And when they pursue Carnage into an abandoned coal mine, the trap is set — but is it for him, or for them? As the walls close in, things get hairy for Jameson, and Brock itches to unleash his own monstrous other half: Toxin! A symbiotic smackdown is on the cards — but who will come out on top? Meanwhile, the Darkhold Cult has its own plans for everybody’s favorite psychopath — and that can’t mean anything good! All-New! All-Different! All killer no filler! Collecting CARNAGE (2015) #1-5 and material from ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT POINT ONE #1. 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99 * * * THE ASTONISHING ANT-MAN VOL. 1: EVERYBODY LOVES TEAM-UPS TPB Written by NICK SPENCER Penciled by RAMON ROSANAS Cover by MARK BROOKS Scott Lang’s All-New, All-Different life as Ant-Man is a social whirl — including a team-up with Sam Wilson, the new Captain America! But Scott’s reunion with ex-girlfriend Darla Deeling, a.k.a. Ms. Thing, may be a lot less amicable. Business is on the up, but Scott’s still a little guy with giant-size problems. Like his daughter. His love life. An old foe crossing his path. And Hench, the super-villain app that’s sending a steady stream of enemies his way. If being a hero is this hard, Scott, why not go back to a life of crime? Hey, there’s an idea! Plus: Ant-Man is seeking some friends for the end of the world — and beyond! Pals like Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man — and a Golden Age dance partner! Collecting ASTONISHING ANT-MAN #1-4, ANT-MAN: LAST DAYS #1 and ANT-MAN ANNUAL #1. 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99   * * * DAREDEVIL: BACK IN BLACK VOL. 1 — CHINATOWN TPB Written by CHARLES SOULE Penciled by RON GARNEY Cover by RON GARNEY Daredevil is back in black and back on his home turf as Matt Murdock begins a fresh life once again! He may have returned to New York City, but Matt’s on a different side of the law now, with a job in the District Attorney’s office. And he finds his new career quite the challenge when he locks horns with local crime lord, Tenfingers, duplicitous founder of the Church of the Sheltering Hands. Could this be a job for Daredevil? Fighting crime in the shadows, prosecuting bad guys in the light — it’s a whole new chapter for the Man Without Fear, and it comes with a protégé. Welcome to Hell, Blindspot — you’ll soon find out that life with DD comes with a heaping helping of Hand ninjas out for your blood! Collecting DAREDEVIL (2015) #1-5 and material from ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT POINT ONE #1. 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99   * * * STAR BRAND: NEW UNIVERSE VOL. 1 TPB Written by JIM SHOOTER, CARY BATES, GEORGE CARAGONNE, BOBBIE CHASE, ROY THOMAS & GERRY CONWAY Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR., ALEX SAVIUK, ARVELL JONES, KEITH GIFFEN, MARK BAGLEY, GEOF ISHERWOOD & HERB TRIMPE Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. There is one weapon in the galaxy more powerful than all others. Nothing is more coveted or feared, loved or hated. To dare possess it makes you a fool or madman — or, quite possibly, the right man! A mysterious encounter with an old stranger is about to leave Ken Connell as the latest to wield the power of the Star Brand! With this incredible tattoo come staggering abilities: flight, strength, near-invulnerability and the explosive force of an atom bomb. But it also attracts enemies: aliens seeking to claim the Star Brand for their own, nuke-toting terrorists — even other adventurers from this New Universe, like the armored Spitfire! Ken Connell can’t even be a good boyfriend — could he possibly have it in him to be a hero? Collecting STAR BRAND #1-10 and ANNUAL #1, and SPITFIRE AND THE TROUBLESHOOTERS #5. 320 PGS./Rated T+ …$29.99 * * * PUNISHER: BORN TPB (NEW PRINTING) Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by DARICK ROBERTSON Cover by WIESLAW WALKUSKI In the waning days of the Vietnam War…the Punisher is born. The year is 1971. With mounting casualties and a rising anti-war sentiment, America’s time in Vietnam is coming to a close. Yet in the isolated Valley Forge Firebase on the Cambodian border, Captain Frank Castle is one of the few soldiers still committed to the fight against the enemy. With dwindling reserves, Castle must stand against an impending Viet Cong attack that threatens to wipe out the entire American platoon. To survive the battle, what grim decision must he make that will forever alter the course of his life? In this acclaimed tale, superstar Garth Ennis reveals the never-before-told story of the horrors Castle was forced to face to come home from Vietnam alive — ending in a shocking twist that will forever change how readers see Marvel Comics’ most famous urban vigilante. Collecting BORN #1-4. 112 PGS./Explicit Content …$13.99 * * * SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY — THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 1 TPB Written by DAN SLOTT, MARC GUGGENHEIM, BOB GALE & ZEB WELLS Penciled by PHIL JIMENEZ, STEVE MCNIVEN, SALVADOR LARROCA, CHRIS BACHALO, BARRY KITSON, MARCOS MARTIN, MIKE MCKONE & PAULO SIQUEIRA Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ Beginning a complete collection of one of the most celebrated eras in Spider-history! His world was turned upside down by the events of “One More Day,” Peter Parker puts the past behind him and sets forth on a “Brand New Day!” It’s a status-quo swing shift like no other — with new friends, new foes and some familiar faces — and Peter’s life has never been crazier. If major changes at the Daily Bugle, blizzard conditions and the live-streaming foe Screwball weren’t bad enough, the rampage of the furious Freak will have Spidey calling for his Avengers teammates and an all-new adventurer! Face it, Tiger, you just met Jackpot! Plus: It’s web-slinger vs. wall-crawler when “The Other Spider-Man” invades the neighborhood! Collecting FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2007 (SPIDER-MAN), AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #546-564 and SPIDER-MAN: SWING SHIFT DIRECTOR’S CUT. 520 PGS./Rated T+ …$39.99 * * * X-MEN: MUTANT GENESIS 2.0 TPB Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT, JIM LEE, JOHN BYRNE & SCOTT LOBDELL Penciled by JIM LEE Cover by JIM LEE A fresh take on a classic saga! Magneto’s future, Wolverine’s past — and the X-Men in between! Magneto acquires a new army, the Hand revives an old enemy, and it’s up to the newly reunited and rejuvenated X-Men to stop both! But from Asteroid M to Weapon X, Marvel’s mightiest mutants are getting brainwashed wherever they go! Featuring mysteries from Wolverine’s history and the first flashback appearance of Team X — plus Acolytes, ninjas and more! Omega Red! Maverick! Sabretooth! And the debut of the classic Blue and Gold X-Men teams! It’s the opening issues of 1991’s blockbuster “adjectiveless” X-MEN series like you’ve never seen them before — remastered and fully recolored in modern style! Collecting X-MEN (1991) #1-7. 200 PGS./Rated T …$24.99 * * * AVENGERS/IRON MAN: FORCE WORKS TPB Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by TOM TENNEY, DAVID TAYLOR, STEWART JOHNSON, JIM CALAFIORE, DAVE ROSS, JIM CHEUNG & MORE Cover by TOM TENNEY Before they reinvented the Guardians of the Galaxy, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning transformed the Avengers West Coast into Force Works! And fueled by the Scarlet Witch’s uncanny hex powers, this new team is going proactive! But who’s in charge: Wanda or Iron Man? As tragedy strikes, one Avenger won’t live to work with this forceful new group for long. With the squad in need of a new powerhouse, will the enigmatic Century fit the bill? He’d better, in light of deadly threats including the invading Kree, alien scavengers and the cyborg Black Brigade! Will Force Works meet defeat at the hands of the Mandarin and his Avatars, or live to see a reunion with the Avengers? Collecting FORCE WORKS #1-11, #12 (main story) and #13-15; FORCE WORKS ASHCAN EDITION; CENTURY: DISTANT SONS; and material from IRON MAN/FORCE WORKS COLLECTORS’ PREVIEW. 472 PGS./Rated T …$39.99 * * * X-FACTOR: GENESIS & APOCALYPSE TPB Written by ROGER STERN, JOHN BYRNE, BOB LAYTON, LOUISE SIMONSON & CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA, JOHN BYRNE, JACKSON GUICE, KEITH POLLARD, MARC SILVESTRI, TERRY SHOEMAKER, BOB LAYTON & MORE Cover by RON FRENZ As one of the greatest X-Men of all makes her triumphant return, and one of mutantkind’s deadliest threats debuts! When Jean Grey is found alive — with a little help from the Avengers and Fantastic Four — she reunites with the rest of Xavier’s original class to form X-Factor! But as Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel and Iceman face new enemies Tower and Frenzy, little do they know the villains are part of an Alliance of Evil led by…Apocalypse! They’ll encounter uncanny new foes like Bulk and Glow Worm, and old sparring partners in Freedom Force, but there’s no question who will rise to the role of their arch-nemesis. The story of En Sabah Nur begins here! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #263, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #286, X-FACTOR (1986) #1-9 and ANNUAL #1, and material from CLASSIC X-MEN #8 and #43. 384 PGS./Rated T …$34.99 * * * X-MEN: AGE OF APOCALYPSE — TWILIGHT TPB Written by TERRY KAVANAGH, AKIRA YOSHIDA, TONY BEDARD, BENNY POWELL, WARREN ELLIS, MARIANO NICIEZA, RICK REMENDER & MORE Penciled by LUKE ROSS, CHRIS BACHALO, JIM CALAFIORE, HECTOR GOMEZ, KEVIN HOPGOOD, DAVE WILKINS & MORE Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS When reality was restored, what happened to the Age of Apocalypse? Find out right here! With Apocalypse destroyed, surely it’s happy ever after for Magneto and his X-Men? Not if Sinister has his way! Blink and Sabretooth revisit their home dimension, dragging the Exiles along for the ride, while a little piece of home finds Nate Grey, exiled in the Marvel Universe! And don’t forget the Dark Beast and the AoA Hulk! Plus: What if things happened very differently? Collecting X-MAN #53-54, X-MEN: AGE OF APOCALYPSE #1-6, EXILES (2001) #60-61, WHAT IF? (1989) #77 and #81, and WHAT IF? X-MEN: AGE OF APOCALYPSE — plus material from X-MEN: AGE OF APOCALYPSE ONE-SHOT, HULK: BROKEN WORLDS #2, X-MEN PRIME, X-MEN: ENDANGERED SPECIES, EXILES: DAYS OF THEN AND NOW and OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE: X-MEN — AGE OF APOCALYPSE 2005. 520 PGS./Rated T+ …$39.99 * * * X-MEN: THE RISE OF APOCALYPSE TPB Written by TERRY KAVANAGH, JAMES FELDER, PETER MILLIGAN, FRANK TIERI, BEN RAAB & STAN LEE Penciled by ADAM POLLINA, JOHN PAUL LEON, CLAYTON HENRY, JIM CHEUNG & JACK KIRBY Cover by ADAM POLLINA Follow the epic journey of a baby from ancient Egypt, cast out for the color of his pale blue skin, as he rises through the ages to become humanity’s greatest enemy! Rescued and raised to believe in the survival of the fittest, the child of destiny known as En Sabah Nur is targeted by the pharaoh’s scheming vizier Ozymandias — and the time-traveling Rama-Tut! Millennia later, join timetorn Cyclops and Phoenix in the 19th century, caught between Apocalypse and Mister Sinister! Then discover the centuries-old rivalry between two dark lords: En Sabah Nur and Dracula himself! And in the Middle Ages, Apocalypse pits Exodus against the Black Knight! It’s the hidden history of Apocalypse in one time-twisting tome! Collecting RISE OF APOCALYPSE #1-4, FURTHER ADVENTURES OF CYCLOPS & PHOENIX #1-4, X-MEN: APOCALYPSE/DRACULA #1-4, BLACK KNIGHT: EXODUS and FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #19. 400 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99 * * * MARVEL UNIVERSE ALL-NEW AVENGERS ASSEMBLE VOL. 4 DIGEST Adapted by JOE CARAMAGNA Featuring screen-capture images from MARVEL’S AVENGERS ASSEMBLE SEASON TWO! All the action of your favorite animated series! • The Avengers and Squadron Supreme face off in the ultimate battle of the super-teams! • But when evil triumphs, can the Avengers strike back and retake a conquered world? • It’s Earth’s Fightiest Heroes when Iron Man takes on Captain America! What could put these two heroes at odds? Only the entire future of the Avengers! • When Thanos comes a-conquering, the whole team must stand united more than ever before. Only the Avengers can stop Thanos from dominating dozens of alien worlds, and Earth is next in the mad Titan’s crosshairs. Sound the call: It’s time to assemble! Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS ASSEMBLE SEASON TWO #13-16. 88 PGS./All Ages …$9.99 * * * X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST PROSE NOVEL MASS MARKET PAPERBACK Written by ALEX IRVINE Cover by JOHN BYRNE In a dark and dangerous future, the mutant-hunting machines known as the Sentinels rule America with an iron fist. Almost all mutants and superhumans have been exterminated. Only a handful of imprisoned mutants remain to fight against their oppressive robotic overseers. Now Kate Pryde, former X-Man, must travel back in time and warn her present-day teammates of the coming danger — and hopefully prevent this horrible future from ever taking place. Experience the classic, genre-defining X-Men event like never before in this new adaptation! 352 PGS./No Rating …$7.99