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MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 19 HC

Written by MARV WOLFMAN with BILL MANTLO, GEORGE PEREZ & PETER B. GILLIS
Penciled by JOHN BYRNE with KEITH POLLARD, SAL BUSCEMA & GEORGE PEREZ
Cover by JOE SINNOTT

In their latest, greatest Marvel Masterworks, the Fantastic Four confront one of their oldest enemies: the Skrulls! And they’ll have to do it as their older selves after an aging weapon advances them to death’s door! The talents of Marv Wolfman, Keith Pollard and John Byrne — in his FF debut — keep the story feisty, the art spry and the adventure fantastic. How could it not be when the world-devourer Galactus enters the fray with a new herald? As if that weren’t enough, the cosmic Sphinx, scheming Monocle, combustible Blastaar, formidable Frightful Four and diabolical Salem’s Seven keep the scope epic, the stakes absolute and you on the edge of your seat! And H.E.R.B.I.E.? He’s just keeping it real. Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #204-218 and ANNUAL #14.

328 PGS./Rated T …$75.00

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 19 HC — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 254 (DM ONLY)
328 PGS./Rated T …$75.00


HARDCOVERS


CAPTAIN AMERICA BY MARK WAID & RON GARNEY OMNIBUS HC

Written by MARK WAID, RON GARNEY, ROGER STERN, JAMES FELDER & MORE

Penciled by RON GARNEY, DALE EAGLESHAM, ANDY KUBERT, DOUG BRAITHWAITE, LEE WEEKS, PATRICK ZIRCHER, RON FRENZ, STEVE MANNION, ANTHONY WILLIAMS & MORE

Cover by RON GARNEY

One of the most celebrated runs in Captain America history — collected in full! The world believes Cap dead, but his life is saved by his greatest love…and his deadliest enemy! Will America celebrate his return, or will he become a man without a country? After facing Onslaught, Cap will find himself reborn once more — only to lose his shield! But there’s no slowing down for the Sentinel of Liberty as Cap takes on Hydra, Skrulls, A.I.M. and more; unites with Iron Man against M.O.D.O.K.; and battles Korvac and the Red Skull for the fate of the future! Plus: Tales from World War II and more — from all eras of the Sentinel of Liberty’s star-studded history! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #444-454, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1998) #1-23, IRON MAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA ANNUAL ’98, CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY #1-12 and ROUGH CUT, and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE LEGEND and CAPTAIN AMERICA: RED, WHITE & BLUE.

1,328 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00

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X-MEN CLASSIC OMNIBUS HC

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT, JO DUFFY, ANN NOCENTI, TOM ORZECHOWSKI, DARYL EDELMAN & FABIAN NICIEZA

Penciled by DAVE COCKRUM, JOHN BOLTON, JUNE BRIGMAN, MARK BRIGHT, RICK LEONARDI, KYLE BAKER, JIM LEE, JIM FERN, MICHAEL COLLINS, KIERON DWYER, DAVE ROSS & MORE

Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS

In 1986, Marvel launched CLASSIC X-MEN, a series reprinting the stories of the “All-New, All-Different X-Men” era — with a twist! New backups fleshed out the 1970s tales and delved deeper into the characters’ lives — and new story pages inserted into the reprints expanded on key moments and sowed the seeds for future storylines! Now all this newly created material is collected in one volume for the first time — complete with comparisons and text articles explaining what was changed, what was added and why! It’s the perfect companion to your UNCANNY X-MEN collection! Friendships are forged, allies are mourned and lives are transformed in these rare tales that dance between the raindrops of some of the most revered comics of all time! Collecting the backup stories and new pages from CLASSIC X-MEN #1-44, plus material from MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #60.

1,040 PGS./Rated T …$125.00



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MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: SEASON FOUR DECLASSIFIED HC SLIPCASE

Written by TROY BENJAMIN

New top-secret details on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season Four await in this keepsake volume! While ex-agent Daisy Johnson tracks down threats to her fellow Inhumans, former S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Phil Coulson is tracking her — and new player Ghost Rider is hot on both their trails. And the intrigue only heats up: With Life-Model Decoys infiltrating S.H.I.E.L.D.’s ranks, who can Coulson trust? The world of S.H.I.E.L.D. continues to evolve, hurtling toward an astonishing Season Four conclusion that will leave our team’s lives barely recognizable. This incredible new volume showcases never-before-seen photography, production-design details and exclusive behind-the-scenes information and interviews with cast and crew. The events of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s fourth season will rock the characters you know and love to their core. Don’t miss a single detail!

240 PGS./All Ages …$50.00

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MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE GUIDEBOOK: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE GUARDIANS HC

Written by MIKE O’SULLIVAN & THE OHOTMU TEAM
Cover by STEPHANIE HANS

The official guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes you from the world-changing events of 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier — all the way to an ALL-NEW exclusive chapter covering 2017’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Filled with fact sheets, movie-to-comic comparisons, behind-the-scenes art and production stills, this volume’s in-depth character profiles give you the whole story on heroes like Vision, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, Black Panther and Mantis; updates on classic Avengers like Captain America and Iron Man; and the lowdown on lowlifes like Hydra, Ronan, Ultron, Crossbones and Dormammu! It’s the ultimate FYI for the MCU! Collecting GUIDEBOOK TO THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE — MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, MARVEL’S AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, MARVEL’S ANT-MAN, MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, MARVEL’S DOCTOR STRANGE and MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2.

192 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99

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DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 1 HC

Written by JASON AARON, GERRY DUGGAN & JAMES ROBINSON
Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO, LEONARDO ROMERO, DANILO BEYRUTH, MIKE PERKINS & MORE
Cover by CHRIS BACHALO

Only Doctor Strange can protect our world from the darkness beyond — but every spell he casts comes at a cost! Now witness the full toll taken on Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme as the good Doctor wakes up somewhere very odd, nearly naked, sans spellbooks and weapons and with no memory of how he got there…or why all the monsters are chasing him! And as a new visitor to the Sanctum Sanctorum learns that one wrong door can lead to oblivion, a magic circle of Strange’s friends and allies is about to face its greatest threat! Dark forces are destroying everything mystical in the Multiverse, and their sights are set on this dimension. The Empirikul are coming. Magic’s days are numbered. And Doctor Strange is not ready! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE (2015) #1-10 and DOCTOR STRANGE: LAST DAYS OF MAGIC #1.

280 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99

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THOR BY JASON AARON & RUSSELL DAUTERMAN VOL. 2 HC

Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN, RAFA GARRES & FRAZER IRVING
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 — including Loki, Malekith and Roxxon — as Asgard descends further into chaos, and unrest threatens to spread throughout the Ten Realms. Yet her greatest battle is against a far more personal foe: the cancer that is killing her mortal form. And as Asgard is torn apart from without and within, prepare for a Thor vs. Odin battle like none you’ve ever seen! Plus: A tale of the young Thor Odinson has hulking great implications in the present! S.H.I.E.L.D. targets Jane Foster! Millions of lives may depend on Thor saving Roxxon’s evil executive, Dario Agger! And the secret origin of Mjolnir! Collecting MIGHTY THOR (2015) #1-12.

288 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 4 HC

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by VALERIO SCHITI
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS

When Peter Quill abandons the Guardians to become Emperor of Spartax, Rocket grabs the reins as team leader — backed up by Drax, Venom, Groot, Kitty Pryde and brand-new Guardian Ben Grimm, the Ever-Lovin’ Blue-Eyed Thing! But what could put the team in Emperor Quill’s crosshairs? Meanwhile, Gamora makes her return — but will it be a welcome one after eight months away? Plus: Yotat the Destroyer is here — and he will have blood. Venom and Groot face Skrulls! Drax and Gamora take the fight to the Badoon! Angela makes her deadly return! And are you ready for Ben Grimm: Space Barbarian? But with Kitty taking on a certain “legendary” mantle, is the galaxy big enough for two Star-Lords? They’re the galaxy’s most wanted, but they’ll still guard it all the same! Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2015) #1-10.

240 PGS./Rated T …$34.99

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DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 4: MR. MISERY PREMIERE HC

Written by JASON AARON, KATHRYN IMMONEN & ROBBIE THOMPSON
Penciled by FRAZER IRVING, CHRIS BACHALO, KEVIN NOWLAN, LEONARDO ROMERO & JONATHAN MARKS BARRAVECCHIA
Cover by PATRICK BROWN

As magic faced its last days, Mr. Misery helped Doctor Strange defeat the Empirikul. But that doesn’t make Misery a hero. Not one bit. Now the nightmarish creature is about to show Strange the full meaning of his name — and he’ll do it by visiting pain and suffering on one of the Doc’s closest allies! The Sorcerer Supreme won’t stand for that — but to bring the thunder down on Misery, he needs a little help from Thor! Then, Clea walks back into Doctor Strange’s life just as he’s picking up the pieces from the worst beating he’s ever taken. Is she there to make things better — or will she make that battle feel like a walk in the park for Stephen? Plus: The dazzling debut of the Sorcerers Supreme! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE (2015) #17-20 and ANNUAL #1.

136 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99


TRADE PAPERBACKS AND OTHER PAPERBACKS

DAREDEVIL EPIC COLLECTION: HEART OF DARKNESS TPB

Volume #14 in the Daredevil Epic Collections
Written by ANN NOCENTI, GERRY CONWAY, GREGORY WRIGHT, MIKE BARON, PETER DAVID & MORE

Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR., RICK LEONARDI, MARK BAGLEY, CAM KENNEDY, NEIL HANSEN, ANGEL MEDINA, RON LIM & MORE

Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

All hell breaks loose! Things really get heated as Daredevil is caught between the diabolical Mephisto and his monstrous son Blackheart! The Man Without Fear and his friends will be forced to face their demons like never before! Are they fated to burn for eternity in the fiery underworld, or can they find their way back home? And what role will the Silver Surfer play? As Atlantis Attacks, Daredevil must face…Spider-Man! And DD, the Surfer, Punisher and the Hulk will be stalked by Lifeform! Meanwhile, Acts of Vengeance puts Daredevil well out of his weight class in a battle against Ultron! Good thing Karnak and Gorgon of the Inhumans are around to lend a hand (and cloven hoof)! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #271-282 and ANNUAL #5-6, and material from PUNISHER ANNUAL #3, INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL #16 and SILVER SURFER ANNUAL #3.

488 PGS./Rated T …$39.99

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CAPTAIN AMERICA: SECRET EMPIRE TPB

Written by NICK SPENCER
Penciled by ANDRES GUINALDO, JAVIER PINA, JESUS SAIZ, SEAN IZAAKSE & JOE BENNETT
Cover by ELIZABETH TORQUE

In Cap we trust! But when Steve Rogers ushers in the Secret Empire, find out what the new order means for not one but both Captain Americas! As Steve enacts his grand vision, he is forced to confront some of his nearest and dearest. Will Namor, the Sub-Mariner prove to be a staunch ally — or a deadly enemy? And what about the one person Steve cares about the most? Sharon Carter has a fateful decision to make… Meanwhile, a crucial mission draws Sam Wilson out from the shadows — and into the skies once more! Back in the fight, Sam battles to restore sense to a world in chaos! But Hydra has no need for two Caps, and Sam must face his ultimate foe! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS #17-19 and CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #22-24.

136 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99

 

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FIGMENT TPB

Written by JIM ZUB
Penciled by FILIPE ANDRADE
Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER

One of the most popular characters in Walt Disney World comes to Marvel! Dive into a steampunk fantasy story revealing the origin of the inventor known as Dreamfinder, and learn how one little spark of inspiration created a purple dragon called Figment! Our daring duo explores the realms of imagination, finding friends and foes alike — while back on Earth, a clockwork army assembles under the command of the frightening force known only as the Singular! And when Clockwork Control invades London while the intrepid explorers are trapped within the Nightmare Nation, the only obstacles standing between the Singular and total domination are Dreamfinder, Figment and their newfound friends! Acclaimed and uniquely talented creators Jim Zub (THUNDERBOLTS) and Filipe Andrade (CAPTAIN MARVEL) give a Marvel spin to Epcot’s most mind-bending attraction, Journey into Imagination with Figment! Collecting FIGMENT #1-5.

136 PGS./All Ages …$19.99

 

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POWER MAN AND IRON FIST VOL. 3: STREET MAGIC TPB

Written by DAVID F. WALKER
Penciled by SANFORD GREENE & ELMO BONDOC
Cover by SANFORD GREENE

The battle for Harlem begins! As Luke Cage and Danny Rand struggle to pick up the pieces in the wake of CIVIL WAR II, the ultimate turf war erupts right under their noses! Tombstone, Mr. Fish, Piranha, Cottonmouth, Black Cat and a mysterious new player are all vying for a piece of the pie — and New York is caught in the crossfire! Power Man and Iron Fist fight to take back the streets, but Luke has other problems, too — big ones. Jessica Jones has left him, and taken their daughter with her. Cage isn’t taking it well — and while Danny wants to be there for his friend, he’s got issues of his own. Meanwhile, double, double, toil and trouble are brewing… Luke and Danny are handy in a fight, but how do you punch magic? Collecting POWER MAN AND IRON FIST (2016) #10-15.

136 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: NEW GUARD VOL. 3 — CIVIL WAR II TPB

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by VALERIO SCHITI, KEVIN MAGUIRE & JIM CHEUNG
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS

When things get rough on Earth, Captain Marvel calls in friends from out of town — way out of town! Iron Man doesn’t stand a chance against the Guardians, right? But the team members’ allegiances are split down the middle, and tensions have never been higher! And while they’re busy on Earth, who’s guarding the galaxy? As internal conflicts reach a boiling point, outsiders throw more fuel on the fire — and one member with deep roots on Earth will struggle to hold on to their galactic connections! Plus: Flash back to Flash Thompson’s earliest days on the team! Would Venom endanger his new allies to save his idol, Spider-Man? Find out why Spidey is one of the reasons Rocket hates Earth! Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2015) #11-14 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2016 (CIVIL WAR II) #1.

136 PGS./Rated T …$19.99

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IRON FIST VOL. 1: THE GAUNTLET TPB

Written by ED BRISSON
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by JEFF DEKAL

The mystical city of K’un-Lun lies in ruins. The chi that fuels Danny Rand’s power is wavering. Can there be any future for the Iron Fist? Danny must push himself to the breaking point, finding rivals against whom he can prove his worth. But a bigger battle than he can handle may have just found him: On a mysterious island stand seven deadly kung fu masters. Can Danny run a gauntlet through all of them and regain his place in the world? As the game of death begins, the Iron Fist is in for the fights of his life — against the Serpent, the Wolf and more! As a dark history is revealed, the war for the chi of K’un-Lun is about to get very bloody! Collecting IRON FIST (2017) #1-5.

112 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99

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KINGPIN VOL. 1: BORN AGAINST TPB

Written by MATTHEW ROSENBERG
Penciled by BEN TORRES
Cover by JEFF DEKAL

Wilson Fisk builds a new empire! The Kingpin has done bad things. Deplorable things. Unforgivable things. He has cheated the law. He has blackmailed rivals. He has killed. But that’s all in the past. Now he’s back in the city he loves and ready to make his mark as a titan of legitimate industry. But before he can take a fresh bite out of the Big Apple, he needs to transform his public image. As Fisk makes disgraced journalist Sarah Dewey an offer she can’t refuse, the spiraling saga of crime and betrayal begins anew. His road may be paved with honorable intentions, but nobody in his circle will remain pure on his climb back to the top! Reacquaint yourself with the Kingpin in all his brutal glory: the man, the murderer…the Good Samaritan?! Collecting KINGPIN (2017) #1-5.

112 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99

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ELEKTRA VOL. 1: ALWAYS BET ON RED TPB

Written by MATT OWENS
Penciled by JUANN CABAL
Cover by ELIZABETH TORQUE

Running from her tumultuous past, Elektra attempts to lose herself in a vibrant sea of neon, noise and anonymity: the gambler’s paradise Las Vegas! But how long can a former ninja assassin really hope to escape the vortex of violence that encompasses her life, especially when there’s a new would-be kingpin in Sin City who has her in his crosshairs? Enter: Arcade! A string of clues — including high-tech weaponry, kidnappings and assassins — will lead Elektra to a game of chance more deadly than she ever expected. But she hasn’t forgotten her past, or any of the skills she’s learned — and Arcade will find out she’s more than ready for a Casino Battle Royale! If you know Elektra, you know to always bet on red! Collecting ELEKTRA (2017) #1-5.

112 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99

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MOON KNIGHT VOL. 3: BIRTH AND DEATH TPB

Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Penciled by GREG SMALLWOOD
Cover by GREG SMALLWOOD

The secret history of the man behind Moon Knight’s mask! Marc Spector was born in Chicago — but where was his alter ego Steven Grant born? A story of birth, death and rebirth digs deep into Spector’s past — and redefines the history of Moon Knight as you know it! Trapped outside of reality, his survival depends on answers — but Spector is plagued by nothing but questions! Is Moon Knight stronger alone, or more vulnerable? Where has he really been all this time? Where was a man like Marc Spector forged? And where will he face his final battle? As the answers are revealed, an epic throwdown between Marc Spector and Khonshu is inevitable! Can Moon Knight survive? And what will be left of him if he does? Collecting MOON KNIGHT (2016) #10-14.

112 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99

 

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DEADPOOL: WORLD’S GREATEST VOL. 9 — DEADPOOL IN SPACE TPB

Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Penciled by MIKE HAWTHORNE & SCOTT KOBLISH
Cover by MIKE HAWTHORNE

Deadpool. In. Spaaaaace!!! Things haven’t been great for Wade Wilson recently, and now he’s got it into his head that there might be a solution. One that lies in the inky blackness of deepest, darkest outer space! Man, when Deadpool gets away from it all, he doesn’t fool around! It’s an epic of galactic scope as Wade goes to the edge of the Marvel cosmos and back! Plus: In a secret story known only to compulsive Deadpool variant-cover collectors, Odin ejects the regenerating degenerate from reality — and into the cover-verse! Can a team-up with UPC-PO, the living embodiment of the UPC code, help Wade return to the world he left behind — or will it just be an excuse for parodies and shenanigans? We’re guessing the latter. Collecting DEADPOOL (2015) #30 and the DEADPOOL SECRET COMIC VARIANTS.

112 PGS./Parental Advisory …$15.99

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MOSAIC VOL. 2: DOWN BELOW TPB

Written by GEOFFREY THORNE & CHARLES SOULE
Penciled by THONY SILAS, KHARY RANDOLPH & CARLOS PACHECO
Cover by KHARY RANDOLPH

Witness the incredible first meeting between the body-jumping new hero known as Mosaic and his people: the Inhumans! With their aid, the super-powered sensation will delve deeper into his incredible abilities and unlock hidden truths about himself. But the villainous Brand Corporation has set its sights on Mosaic, and it’s not done with him yet! What will be Brand’s next gambit — and will Mosaic see it coming in time? Is Mosaic only out for himself, or does he have the makings of a hero? He’ll need to choose as his soul-searching saga continues! Plus: Mosaic has a close encounter with the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. — and for one of them, we mean very close! Collecting MOSAIC #6-8, UNCANNY INHUMANS #11 and material from BARNES & NOBLE MAKE MINE MARVEL SAMPLER.

112 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99

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MARVEL’S THOR: RAGNAROK PRELUDE TPB

Written by WILL CORONA PILGRIM, WALTER SIMONSON & GREG PAK
Penciled by J.L. GILES, WALTER SIMONSON, CARLO PAGULAYAN & MARSHALL ROGERS

The stage is set for 2017’s far-out fantasy epic, Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok! Catch up on the incredible events of Thor: The Dark World and learn where major players including Odin, Loki and Thor himself stand ahead of the next blockbuster chapter in Asgardian lore! And revisit the origin of Ragnarok’s other star: the Hulk! As General Ross hunts the fugitive Bruce Banner, it’s only a matter of time before the Hulk will smash! Plus: Classic comic-book tales featuring the two mightiest Avengers of all! Thor enters the underworld to face Hela, and the Hulk does savage battle on an alien world! It’s cinematic action in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Collecting MARVEL’S THOR: RAGNAROK PRELUDE #1-4, THOR (1966) #361 and INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) #95.

136 PGS./Rated T …$15.99

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THOR: THE TRIAL OF THOR TPB

Written by ALAN DAVIS, MIKE CAREY, PETER MILLIGAN & PAUL JENKINS

Penciled by ALAN DAVIS, MIKE PERKINS, CARY NORD, MICO SUAYAN, TOM GRINDBERG, ARIEL OLIVETTI, MARK TEXEIRA, PASCAL ALIXE, LAN MEDINA & TONCI ZONJIC

Cover by ALAN DAVIS

Legendary talents tell tantalizing tales of Asgard! Thor and his allies visit ancient Egypt — and leave behind a startling legacy! Hela, goddess of the underworld, unleashes her demon hordes on Earth! In the aftermath of an epic battle with the Frost Giants, Thor stands trial for murder — and the verdict will fill him with rage! Exiled and wounded, he must face a pantheon from his past! And on the verge of Ragnarok, all of Asgard comes under attack from armies of darkness! Can Thor wrest victory from the jaws of defeat and save his homeland from destruction? Collecting THOR: TRUTH OF HISTORY, WOLVES OF THE NORTH, THE TRIAL OF THOR and THE RAGE OF THOR; THOR ANNUAL (2009) #1; THOR: HEAVEN & EARTH #1-4; and material from DARK REIGN: THE CABAL.

288 PGS./Rated T+ …$29.99

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THOR: WORTHY ORIGINS TPB

Written by LILAH STURGES with JASON AARON
Penciled by PEPE LARRAZ with ESAD RIBIC
Cover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO

Among the lofty spires of Asgard, young Thor is the strongest, brashest and most arrogant god of all. But his giant-slashing, troll-smashing days come to an abrupt end when his jealous brother, Loki, tricks him into a foolish attack. As punishment for his sins, Thor is cast down to Earth into the mortal form of Dr. Donald Blake. Revisit the fantastical origin of the Son of Odin in a graphic novel that thrusts the tale of Thor into the modern age — with thunderous results — and follow the Thunder God’s journey of self-discovery and a mortal man’s awakening to the power within! In this epic saga of towering Frost Giants, belching maidens and massive battles, one hero must decide which identity is truly his — before both of the worlds he loves are destroyed! Includes bonus material THOR: GOD OF THUNDER #1.

136 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99

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BLOODSTONE & THE LEGION OF MONSTERS TPB 

Written by DAN ABNETT, ANDY LANNING, DENNIS HOPELESS, JOHN DAVID WARNER & MORE
Penciled by MICHAEL LOPEZ, JUAN DOE, SONNY TRINIDAD & MORE
Cover by GIL KANE

The MU’s most marvelous monster-hunter — unleashed! And she’s brought along a few friends… When young Elsa Bloodstone learns her father was legendary creature-killer Ulysses Bloodstone, she soon discovers that blood runs thicker than water! With her father’s powerful gem around her neck, Elsa takes up the family business — so look out, Dracula & Co.! Watch Elsa kick beastly behind with her NextWave pal Boom Boom and her own team of groovy ghoulies, the Legion of Monsters! Plus: Discover the full scope of the Bloodstone legacy with astonishing tales from the files of Ulysses himself! Collecting BLOODSTONE #1-4, ASTONISHING TALES: BOOM BOOM AND ELSA, LEGION OF MONSTERS (2011) #1-4, MARVEL PRESENTS #1-2, MARVEL MONSTERS: FROM THE FILES OF ULYSSES BLOODSTONE & THE MONSTER HUNTERS and material from MARVEL ASSISTANT-SIZED SPECTACULAR #2 and GIRL COMICS (2010) #2.

312 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99

 

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HOWARD THE DUCK: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 4 TPB 

Written by BILL MANTLO, STEVE SKEATES, ALAN KUPPERBERG, STEVEN GRANT, CHRISTOPHER STAGER, STEVE GERBER & MORE

Penciled by GENE COLAN, MARSHALL ROGERS, ALAN KUPPERBERG, PAUL SMITH, VAL MAYERIK, BRYAN HITCH, JAMES FRY & MORE

Cover by ALAN KUPPERBERG

Howard the Duck’s classic adventures conclude in this riotous volume! First, Howie and Bev face the geriatric menace of the Grey Panther, and do that voodoo that they do so well! But will a Christmas miracle show Howard it’s a wonderful life — or quite the opposite?! He’ll win a fortune — and lose a fortune! There will be animal antics with the Gopher and…Spider-Ham?! And Howard will join She-Hulk as they wrap their heads around the Cosmic Squish Principle! Plus: Two Spider-Man team-ups for the price of one! But what the heck are the Elf with a Gun and the Circus of Crime doing here? Waaaugh! Collecting HOWARD THE DUCK MAGAZINE #8-9, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #96, HOWARD THE DUCK (1976) #32-33 and SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK #14-17 — plus material from BIZARRE ADVENTURES #34, MARVEL TALES (1964) #237 and SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #5.

240 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99

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AVENGERS BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 1 TPB

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by ALAN DAVIS, JOHN ROMITA JR. & GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

Bendis reunites the Big Three as he reassembles the Avengers! If Thor, Captain America and Iron Man can find a way to work together, they may just survive long enough to join Spider-Man, Wolverine and more on a new roster for a Heroic Age! Who will answer the call when Kang the Conqueror strikes from the future? There’s worse to come when the Hood makes his move from small-time gangster to big-league bad guy — by hunting the all-powerful Infinity Gems — in a story that will draw in the secretive Illuminati and the not-so-stealthy Red Hulk! Plus: An angry Wonder Man returns, blaming the Avengers for the world’s ills. And he’s brought his own team of Revengers with him! Fight! Collecting AVENGERS PRIME #1-5, AVENGERS (2010) #1-12 and ANNUAL (2012) #1 and NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL (2011) #1.

504 PGS./Rated T+ …$39.99

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THOR & HULK DIGEST

WRITTEN BY LOUISE SIMONSON, PAUL BENJAMIN, PETER DAVID & STAN LEE
Penciled by RODNEY BUCHEMI, JON BURAN, STEVE SCOTT, JUAN SANTACRUZ & JACK KIRBY Cover by LEE WEEKS

The two most powerful Avengers star in mighty incredible adventures! When the Cobra strikes, Loki seizes the opportunity to meddle in the lives of Thor and Jane Foster! But the Thunder God has even bigger problems to deal with — we’re talking Frost Giant and gigantic demon big! Hulk doesn’t have it easy either, when he’s summoned to fight in an alien arena — against the cosmic powerhouse known as the Champion of the Universe! And back on Earth, he’ll face the horrific nightmare that is Earth’s Mightiest Mummies (including a certain bandaged-up Asgardian)! But when Thor and Hulk clash, the fireworks really start — as shown in a classic Marvel Masterwork by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES (2008) #7 and #11, MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #12-13 and material from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #112.

112 PGS./All Ages …$9.99

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COLOR YOUR OWN STAR WARS: DARTH VADER

Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA, JOHN CASSADAY & MIKE DEODATO JR.
Cover by ADI GRANOV

Wield your pencils, markers or crayons like a lightsaber and bring life to the world of one of the greatest villains of all: Darth Vader! For the Dark Lord is rendered here in 60 pages of crisp black-and-white, and he finds the lack of color disturbing! Vader is waiting for you to add shades to the legendary struggle between the Empire and the rebels — and he’s brought along more Star Wars bad guys, like Boba Fett, Jabba the Hutt and the all-new rogues: Doctor Aphra, BeeTee, Triple-Zero and Black Krrsantan! Feel the power of the dark side and go to town with your charcoals — or bring out the Sith Lord’s rarely seen lighter side with pastels! Use the Force, or press lightly! But whatever you do, join Vader, and together you can rule this coloring book!

120 PGS./All Ages …$9.99