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Marvel Comics June 2013 Solicitations
Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks
Here are the Marvel Comics June 2013 solicitations for their graphic novel & trade paperback releases.
THE TOWER CHRONICLES: GEISTHAWK PREMIERE HC
Written by MATT WAGNER
Penciled by SIMON BISLEY
Cover by SIMON BISLEY
HE LIVES TO KILL THE DEAD.
Written by Matt Wagner, award-winning creator of Grendel and Mage, and co-created with Thomas Tull, executive producer of 300 and The Dark Knight, this hardcover edition collects The Tower Chronicles: GeistHawk, Volumes 1-4, an epic which tells the first compelling tale of John Tower, a supernatural bounty hunter who tracks and destroys the uncanny evils that haunt our world. His harrowing missions lead him across the globe and into the darkest recesses of mankind’s most dangerous places to banish a wide variety of poltergeists, demons, and other unfathomable evils to free his troubled patrons from their tormentors’ ethereal grasp. Stalked by sultry sirens who want to devour his very life, hunted a by rival mercenary organization, and set-up by sinister corporations, Tower faces more threats than ever before. Meanwhile, his unofficial “partner,” FBI agent Alicia Hardwicke, begins to uncover pieces of Tower’s shadowy past, bringing up the question: What secrets can a man who hunts monsters possibly have that are even more chilling than his prey? Will our hero reach his mysterious goals…or will Tower die trying? Illustrated by acclaimed 2000 AD and Lobo artist Simon Bisley.
288 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8527-7
Trim size: standard
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DAREDEVIL VOL. 7 HC
Written by ROY THOMAS with GERRY CONWAY, GARY FRIEDRICH & ALLYN BRODSKY
Penciled by GENE COLAN with DON HECK
Cover by MARIE SEVERIN
The Man Without Fear heads out to the Left Coast in a quest to earn back the love of Miss Karen Page — and L.A.’s never been stranger! A cast of bizarre and action-packed enemies stands between DD and the woman he loves — including Stunt-Master, Brother Brimstone and the Stilt-Man. Back in the Big Apple, Daredevil teams up with the Black Panther, fights Tagak the Leopard Lord and protects a young boxer under the wing of his father’s trainer. Meanwhile, the Tribune attempts to lay down his own justice on the youth movement. And it all leads to a crossover classic as DD joins forces with Iron Man and Nick Fury against 
Spymaster and the Zodiac! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #64-74 and IRON MAN (1968) #35-36.
264 PGS./All Ages …$69.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6644-3
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DAREDEVIL VOL. 7 HC — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 198 (DM ONLY)
264 PGS./All Ages …$69.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6645-0
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 5 TPB
Written by ROY THOMAS
Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA with DON HECK & GEORGE TUSKA
Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA & RICHARD ISANOVE
Earth’s Mightiest Heroes gain one of Earth’s Mightiest artists: the one and only John Buscema! Big John joins Roy Thomas for the beginning of their classic Avengers collaboration. And here’s what they have in store for you: Hercules goes mano-a-mano with the Dragon Man, Captain America mixes it up with the Russian Red Guardian, the Avengers battle the Super-Adaptoid, Goliath and the Wasp fight the Whirlwind, and a hero redeems the role of the Black Knight — only for Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch to defect to Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! And topping it off, Avengers past and 
present join together against the Mandarin and his cadre of villains in the first ever Avengers Annual! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #41-50 and AVENGERS ANNUAL (1967) #1.
288 PGS./All Ages …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6758-7
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 5 TPB — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 54 (DM ONLY)
288 PGS./All Ages …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6759-4
IRON MAN BY KURT BUSIEK & SEAN CHEN OMNIBUS HC
Written by KURT BUSIEK, RICHARD HOWELL, ROGER STERN, MARK WAID, CHRIS CLAREMONT, JOE CASEY, DAN JURGENS, HOWARD MACKIE & MORE
Penciled by SEAN CHEN, PATRICK ZIRCHER, ANDY KUBERT, DEREC AUCOIN, GEORGE PEREZ, SALVADOR LARROCA, TERRY SHOEMAKER, JOHN ROMITA JR. & MORE
Cover by SEAN CHEN
It’s a new beginning for Iron Man as Kurt Busiek and Sean Chen reinvent the Armored Avenger! Tony Stark is back, with a new company, Stark Solutions — but the Mandarin plans to destroy Tony’s dreams before they take shape! And if that’s not enough, Iron Man must face Firebrand, Whiplash, M.O.D.O.K., Controller, Fin Fang Foom, Count Nefaria, the Exemplars, Ultimo and the new War Machine — while romancing the beautiful Rumiko Fujikawa and protecting his secret identity! Good thing he’s got Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Avengers to help him out! Collecting IRON MAN (1998) #1-25, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1998) #8, QUICKSILVER #10, AVENGERS (1998) #7, IRON MAN & CAPTAIN AMERICA ANNUAL 1998, FANTASTIC FOUR (1998) #15, IRON MAN ANNUAL 1999, THOR (1998) #17, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN (1999) #11, JUGGERNAUT: THE EIGHTH DAY and IRON MAN: THE IRON AGE #1-2.
1024 PGS./Rated T …$125
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6814-0
Trim size: oversized
INHUMANS BY PAUL JENKINS & JAE LEE HC
Written by PAUL JENKINS
Penciled by JAE LEE
Cover by JAE LEE
The Inhumans are one of Marvel’s most enduring oddities. A race of genetic freaks living secluded in their island kingdom of Attilan, their mutations are self-endowed; as a coming of age ritual, each Inhuman exposes himself to the Terrigen Mists, a strange substance that imparts unearthly powers — some extraordinary, some monstrous. But now Attilan is under attack from without and within. Can the Royal Family, led by the mute Black Bolt, repel the foreign invaders who assail their outer defenses, as well as the internal threat of Black Bolt’s insane brother, Maximus the Mad? Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee infuse one of Marvel’s oldest families with a modern sensibility — including international politics, class dissension and the age-old struggle of growing up. Dark and grimly compelling, it remains one of Marvel Knights’ most beloved stories. Collecting INHUMANS (1998) #1-12.
304 PGS./Rated T …$39.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8474-4
Trim size: oversized
DAREDEVIL: END OF DAYS HC
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, DAVID MACK
Penciled by KLAUS JANSON, BILL SIENKIEWICZ & ALEX MALEEV
Cover by ALEX MALEEV
Revealed at last: how it all ends for the Man Without Fear! In the near future, the Kingpin and Daredevil have been murdered — but that’s just the beginning. Reporter Ben Urich has one last story to write: What was Matt Murdock’s final secret? Ben digs deep into the seedy underbelly of the Marvel Universe, tracking down Matt’s buried sins and past loves to discover the secrets behind his death. But who is the new Daredevil that’s tracking Ben? The investigation leads Ben through a harrowing gauntlet of Daredevil’s greatest foes — and straight to the Church of the Hand! And when Daredevil’s final mystery stands revealed, Ben Urich’s life will never be the same! It’s a story years in the making, brought to you by some of the finest creators in Daredevil history! Collecting DAREDEVIL: END OF DAYS #1-8.
216 PGS./Rated T+ …$39.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2420-7
Trim size: oversized
UNCANNY X-MEN VOL. 1: REVOLUTION PREMIERE HC
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO & FRAZER IRVING
Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
The true flagship X-Men series returns…NOW! In the wake of the Phoenix event, exactly what are Cyclops and his team of outlaw X-Men — visionary revolutionaries or dangerous terrorists? Whatever the truth, Cyclops, Emma Frost, Magneto, and Magik are gathering new mutants and redefining the name Uncanny X-Men. But they face harsh challenges: once again, robotic Sentinels hunt the team and the mutants they protect…but who’s doing the hunting? And there’s a mole on Cyclops’ team — but who is it? A weakened Magneto must prove that he’s still the master of magnetism, as Magik wonders why she is the only Phoenix Five member to emerge unscathed! Plus: learn what it’s like to be a student at Cyclops’ new school! Blockbuster creators Brian Michael Bendis and Chris Bachalo revamp the entire X-Men concept! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (2013) #1-5.
136 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6846-1
Trim size: standard
SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1 HC
Written by DAN SLOTT, JM DEMATTEIS & JEN VAN METER
Penciled by RICHARD ELSON, HUMBERTO RAMOS, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, STEPHANIE BUSCEMA & RYAN STEGMAN
Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
It’s the story that turned Spider-Man’s world upside-down as a dying Dr. Octopus hatches his master plan for vengeance against Spider-Man: He will become him! When Peter Parker suddenly awakens to find himself trapped in the failing body of his greatest foe, Otto Octavius rejoices in the power and youth of his new form. Can Peter switch their minds back before his time runs out? Yes…and no! As Peter’s story comes to a dramatic close, Otto vows to become better than his old foe in every possible way. Smarter, stronger — he will be the Superior Spider-Man! But even with his newfound sense of heroism and responsibility, can Otto survive his heroic baptism of fire against the Sinister 
Six? A new era of web-slinging excitement starts NOW! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #698-700 and SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #1-5.
248 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8521-5
Trim size: oversized
SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1 HC DITKO COVER (DM ONLY)
248 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8522-2
AVENGERS VOL. 2: THE LAST WHITE EVENT PREMIERE HC
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by DUSTIN WEAVER & MIKE DEODATO
Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
The Avengers scramble to deal with the threat of another Universal System as the New Adam’s true self is revealed — and the most dangerous hero on Earth is created. As the Avengers face the World Breaker and discover the imminent threat to the Avengers World, the hidden connections between the events of AVENGERS and NEW AVENGERS are slowly revealed. What good is a White Event if it destroys the planet it was meant to transform? Plus, the Avengers discover Canadian super-team Omega Flight got lost in a Garden Origin Site — and learn why “adaptation” is the scariest word in the Marvel Universe! Then, as Shang-Chi battles an ancient enemy, the Avengers…hang out in Hong Kong’s swankiest casino? But they soon find out it doesn’t pay to gamble in the spy business. Collecting AVENGERS (2013) #7-11.
136 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6824-9
Trim size: standard
NEW AVENGERS VOL. 1: EVERYTHING DIES PREMIERE HC
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by STEVE EPTING
Cover by JOCK
To prevent the collision of our universe with another, the Illuminati must reassemble…NOW! It’s the Marvel Universe’s most powerful and brilliant team: Black Panther, Iron Man, Dr. Strange, Black Bolt, Mr. Fantastic, Sub-Mariner and the Beast — armed with the six Infinity Gems against an infinite legion of parallel realities. But their task is complicated by old wounds, lies and secret agendas. When the Illuminati experiences its first dimensional incursion, can the members of this loose brotherhood trust each other enough to use the Infinity Gems in unison? And when they learn Earth is the center point for the death of the universe, doesn’t that mean destroying it might save everything else? Enter the world-eater, Galactus, as the New Avengers do the unthinkable! Jonathan Hickman and Steve Epting revamp the New Avengers in a multiverse-spanning saga! Collecting NEW AVENGERS (2013) #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6836-2
Trim size: standard
UNCANNY X-FORCE VOL. 1: LET IT BLEED TPB
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES
Penciled by RON GARNEY & ADRIAN ALPHONA
Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
The X-Men have always been sworn to protect a world that hates and fears them. But the new Uncanny X-Force is charged to deal with situations the X-Men themselves hate and fear! Psylocke and Storm lead a team of outcasts and scoundrels — including fan-favorite Puck, the villainous Spiral and the mysterious Cluster. The first adversary to strike out from the darkness? X-legend Bishop! But what secrets does the man with the “M” on his face bring from the future? How did he get his amazing new powers? And will X-Force be destroyed in its first battle? As Fantomex and Cluster undertake a secret side mission, Psylocke digs deep into Bishop’s head — and discovers the shocking truth! The darkest corners of the mutant universe are about to be exposed…NOW! Collecting UNCANNY X-FORCE (2013) #1-5.
112 PGS./Parental Advisory …$17.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6739-6
FF VOL. 1: FANTASTIC FAUX TPB
Written by MATT FRACTION
Penciled by MIKE ALLRED
Cover by MIKE ALLRED
The Fantastic Four have formed a new team to guard the planet — and their wards in the Future Foundation — while they’re on an interdimensional journey: Scott Lang, the incredible Ant-Man! Jen Walters, the original She-Hulk! Medusa, queen of the Inhumans! And…Ms. Thing?! But how does the world respond when the new FF makes its debut? And how does Yancy Street respond to a new Thing? Then, it’s Valentine’s Day at the Baxter Building! So why does that spell trouble for She-Hulk? Plus: Ant-Man has already lost a daughter, so watch what happens when he puts it all on the line to save Bentley-23! Learn the identity of the villain pulling the strings and pitting family against family as the FF undertakes a rescue mission into the Negative Zone! Dynamo creators Matt Fraction and Mike Allred reinvent Marvel’s First Family…NOW! Collecting FF (2012 ) #4-8.
112 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6663-4
GAMBIT VOL. 2: TOMBSTONE BLUES TPB
Written by JAMES ASMUS
Penciled by PASQUAL FERRY, CLAY MANN & BILLY TAN
Cover by CLAY MANN
Gambit is hot on the heels of Joelle, the lady thief who crossed his path once before! But can he steal her away from the horde of super villains that surrounds her? Desperate to learn Joelle’s secret, Gambit joins her on a heist that may be too much for even him to handle — against zombified Hydra agents and the villainous Tombstone! Who will answer Gambit’s call for help? Enter: Rogue — who may just have an opinion or two about Gambit’s extracurricular activities! Plus: a team-up between the stars of the two biggest new Marvel series: Gambit and Hawkeye! And after receiving a distress call from an imperiled ESU archaeology team, Gambit heads to the Forever City! But how will he outwit the hyper-evolved locals and snatch the students (and some loot)? Collecting GAMBIT (2012) #8-12 and material from A+X #3.
120 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6548-4
SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP: SUPERIORITY COMPLEX TPB
Written by CHRIS YOST
Penciled by PACO MEDINA & MARCO CHECCHETTO
Cover by PAOLO RIVERA
New creative team! New direction! A new age of AVENGING begins as the Superior Spider-Man — a.k.a. Otto Octavius, the former Dr. Octopus — teams with Wolverine and the X-Men! Then, Spider-Man is forced to work with the Future Foundation as the future literally comes crashing in on them, threatening to destroy the Foundation itself and expose Spider-Man’s ultimate secret! And did we mention Otto doesn’t like kids? Next, when Electro returns, can Thor and Spider-Man set aside their egos to save the world? Probably not! And while Sleepwalker stalks Spider-Man in the waking world, something far more horrible has invaded his dreams. Finally, it’s a look back at the greatest conflict in comics history: Dr. Octopus vs. the real Spider-Man! Collecting AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #15.1 and #16-19.
112 PGS./Rated T+ …$16.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6536-1
UNCANNY X-FORCE VOL. 7: FINAL EXECUTION BOOK 2 TPB
Written by RICK REMENDER
Penciled by DAVID WILLIAMS, PHIL NOTO & JEROME OPENA
Cover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO
X-Force exists to tackle the problems ordinary X-Men can’t or won’t confront — with extreme prejudice. But as the killing begins to take its toll, a less existential crisis faces the team: a new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants — led by Wolverine’s twisted son, Daken. With Fantomex already dead and the rest of X-Force lost in time, the Brotherhood begins its true quest: the kidnapping of Genesis, the young clone of Apocalypse, from Wolverine’s Jean Grey School and the fulfillment of his destiny to rise as a mutant despot. The only way X-Force can save Genesis from the Brotherhood — and the world from a new Apocalypse — is a desperate assault on the Brotherhood’s base. But that’s just what Daken’s counting on! Collecting UNCANNY X-FORCE (2010) #30-35, and material from WOLVERINE: DANGEROUS GAMES and DEADPOOL (2008) #1000.
160 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6186-8
AVENGERS ASSEMBLE BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS TPB
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by MARK BAGLEY
Cover by MARK BAGLEY
Iron Man! Captain America! Thor! Hulk! Black Widow! Hawkeye! ASSEMBLE! The world’s best-known Avengers are teaming up for a high-stakes mission with the fate of the Marvel Universe at stake! When the Avengers stumble upon a string of heists of some of the world’s most dangerous weapons by the criminal team the Zodiac, they soon discover the villains are being empowered by a threat from beyond. Can this all-star team of Avengers defeat a cosmic foe with the power of a god? To win the day, they’ll need help from the unlikely team of spacefaring heroes known as the Guardians of the Galaxy! Collecting AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #1-8.
184 PGS./Rated T+ …$29.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6328-2
AVENGERS ACADEMY: FINAL EXAMS TPB
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Penciled by TOM GRUMMETT & ANDREA DI VITO
Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
With the Academy shut down as the staff joins the fight between the Avengers and X-Men, the students are left to pave their own road and face the ultimate temptation. When the team learns of teenaged corporate magnate Jeremy Briggs’ plan to cleanse the world of super heroes with a depowering inoculation, will they join his cause and take his “cure”? When faced with the opportunity to live as ordinary teenagers, it’s every student for himself as they make the biggest decision of their lives! Up against an unthinkable test, will they make the grade in this thrilling conclusion to the Avengers Academy saga? Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY #34-39.
136 PGS./Rated T …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6032-8
CAPTAIN AMERICA BY ED BRUBAKER VOL. 4 TPB
Written by ED BRUBAKER & CULLEN BUNN
Penciled by SCOT EATON & STEVE EPTING
Cover by STEVE EPTING
It’s the end of an era as Ed Brubaker’s epic run reaches its stunning conclusion! Captain America faces his greatest challenge yet — from the American people! TV pundit Bill Braxton is calling for Cap’s retirement, and the populace is taking his message to heart. Meanwhile, the mysterious, super-powered terrorists known as the Discordians are striking U.S. targets. Torn between discovering the truth and saving a citizenry calling for his head, Cap’s spirit is tested to its limit! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (2011) #15-19.
112 PGS./Rated T …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6078-6
THE MIGHTY THOR/JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY: EVERYTHING BURNS TPB
Written by MATT FRACTION & KIERON GILLEN
Penciled by ALAN DAVIS, CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO, STEPHANIE HANS & BARRY KITSON
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
The gods will be turned to ash! The World Tree burns as the forces of Surtur, Lord of Muspelheim, scorch the Nine Realms with the irrepressible blaze of war. Loyalty to blood stands above loyalty to realm as the warriors of Asgardia and Vanaheim battle one another while the ever-hungry flames of rebellion feast on the destruction. And in the heart of conflict stands a boy. The plots and schemes Loki set into motion during his adventures across the Nine Realms come to an explosive conclusion that brings the legendary heroes of myth to their knees! When the God of Thunder, Thor, falters in battle, will placing his trust in his beloved brother Loki — the boy god, lord of mischief — be Asgardia’s salvation…or its undoing? Collecting THE MIGHTY THOR #18-22 and JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #642-645.
216 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6169-1
WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN BY JASON AARON VOL. 5 TPB
Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by STEVE SANDERS & NICK BRADSHAW
Cover by NICK BRADSHAW
The next era of the most talked-about new X-book starts here! It’s fresh faces aplenty as a new students enroll, and Storm joins the faculty! Then: Wolverine is a clown? Iceman is a fire swallower? Rachel Grey is a fortune teller? Frankenstein’s Murder Circus has come to town, and he’s brainwashed the X-Men! Do the students stand a chance against their teachers? Find out as the Murder Circus claims its victims! All this and the world’s most awkward date night! Collecting WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #19-24.
136 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6577-4
X-FACTOR VOL. 20: HELL ON EARTH WAR TPB
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
The Hell on Earth War begins as the various Lords of Hell fight for dominance in a vicious, mystical battle triggered by the seven billionth soul born on Earth: Wolfsbane’s son, Tier! And only X-Factor can prevent the entire world from going up in flames! But as the team fights for Tier’s life and struggles to stop the Hell-Lords from tearing apart the Earth, familiar faces return. But help may come too late, as one Hell-Lord is poised to stand victorious. The few remaining X-Factor members make a last-ditch effort to save the world — but not all will survive the final battle. This is the end of X-Factor as you know it! Collecting X-FACTOR (1986) #250-256.
160 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6700-6
DARK AVENGERS: MASTERS OF EVIL TPB
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by NEIL EDWARDS
Cover by JOE QUINONES
What force on this planet — nay, this universe — could turn Earth’s deadliest villains into Avengers? Trapped in a dangerous world, Skaar, Moonstone and Ragnarok go to war with…the deadly Dr. Strange! And when Dr. June Covington is turned loose in Tony Stark’s Frankensteinian laboratory, who will be her first subject for “improvement”? When the Dark Avengers find the secret to returning home, can they fight their way out of King Thing’s torture pit and overcome Iron Man? As a world crumbles, what’s up Moonstone’s sleeve? The Dark Avengers may just prove evil is our only hope! Collecting DARK AVENGERS (2012) #184-190.
160 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6847-8
DEADPOOL BY DANIEL WAY: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 1 TPB
Written by DANIEL WAY & ANDY DIGGLE
Penciled by STEVE DILLON, PACO MEDINA, CARLO BARBERI & BONG DAZO
Daniel Way’s hilarious, action-packed run begins here! When the Merc with a Mouth is hired to rub out Wolverine, sparks will fly! But when both men can regenerate any wound in minutes, how can either one expect to finish off his foe? And whoever wins will have to face Wolverine’s murderous son, Daken! Then: The Skrulls haveinfiltrated Earth, but nobody warned them about Deadpool! The invaders replicate Deadpool’s healing factor in a new generation of Super-Skrulls — but why is Deadpool himself leading this brigade against Earth? And when NormanOsborn double-crosses Deadpool, the maniacal merc unleashes a full-on assault against Avengers Tower! Norman must pull out all the stops — and that means deploying his new team of bloodthirsty, black-ops Thunderbolts! Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #21-25, DEADPOOL (2008) #1-12, THUNDERBOLTS #130-131 and DEADPOOL SAGA.
472 PGS./Parental Advisory …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8532-1
VENOM: THE ENEMY WITHIN TPB
Written by CARL POTTS, ANN NOCENTI, BRUCE JONES & PETER DAVID
Penciled by TOM LYLE, KELLEY JONES, BOB MCLEOD & JIM CRAIG
Cover by BOB MCLEOD
The gods will be turned to ash! The World Tree burns as the forces of Surtur, Lord of Muspelheim, scorch the Nine Realms with the irrepressible blaze of war. Loyalty to blood stands above loyalty to realm as the warriors of Asgardia and Vanaheim battle one another while the ever-hungry flames of rebellion feast on the destruction. And in the heart of conflict stands a boy. The plots and schemes Loki set into motion during his adventures across the Nine Realms come to an explosive conclusion that brings the legendary heroes of myth to their knees! When the God of Thunder, Thor, falters in battle, will placing his trust in his beloved brother Loki — the boy god, lord of mischief — be Asgardia’s salvation…or its undoing? Collecting THE MIGHTY THOR #18-22 and JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #642-645.
216 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6169-1
ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS VOL. 4 PREMIERE HC
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by DAVID MARQUEZ & SARA PICHELLI
Cover by SARA PICHELLI
Miles Morales finally has his costume and web-shooters — and now he has his first A-list Spider-Man villain. There’s a new Venom in town, and he’s hungry! But who exactly is the new Venom, what is his terrible connection to Miles’ father, and how does he know so much about Miles? As his father lies in critical condition, a desperate Miles turns to the one person who can help him: Gwen Stacy! The final showdown with Venom looms, but how does Gwen figure into it — and how will the battle change both her and Miles’ lives forever? Plus: The Daily Bugle is on the hunt to find out everything they can about the new Spider-Man, but what they discover will surprise them, you — and him! Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN (2011) #16.1 and #19-22.
112 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6503-3
Trim size: standard
ULTIMATE COMICS ULTIMATES BY SAM HUMPHRIES VOL. 1 TPB
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES
Penciled by DALE EAGLESHAM, SCOT EATON & JOE BENNETT
Cover by DAVE BULLOCK
American Reconstruction begins! Can the shattered nation recover after the dramatic events of “United We Stand”? President Cap takes charge, Thor makes a momentous decision, the Iron Patriot attacks, and Black Widow becomes director of S.H.I.E.L.D.! But as the country slowly rebuilds, President Cap faces a painful reality as he learns who’s behind the latest wave of attacks! What is the secret of Scorpio? How will Captain America juggle his duties as president and handle the ever-deadlier Hydra insurgency? And most important, who are the West Coast Ultimates? A new wave of super heroes debuts, but they’re directly opposed to President Cap. Can the Ultimates stop this powerful threat? And can the fragile America survive a super-powered battle royale? Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS ULTIMATES #18.1 & #19-24.
160 PGS./Rated T+ …$16.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6174-5
ULTIMATE COMICS WOLVERINE: LEGACIES TPB
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Penciled by RAMON ROSANAS & DAVID MESSINA
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
It’s a story that will rock the Ultimate Universe’s family tree forever as Jimmy Hudson’s quest to discover the answers about his past begins! What mission was Wolverine on that led to Jimmy’s birth? What is the deadly secret of Project Mother Vine, and why was Wolverine so desperate to shut it down? And as Jimmy hunts ghosts from his past, the ghosts begin hunting him when a mysterious woman with a connection to Logan resurfaces and Jimmy finds himself caught in a brutal life-and-death battle he can’t hope to win —against the brother he never knew he had! Jimmy’s loyalties are put to the test as a new villain is born. What is the secret Wolverine never shared with his son? Learn the truth here! Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS WOLVERINE #1-4.
96 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8430-0
CASTLE: A CALM BEFORE STORM PREMIERE HC
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by ROBERT ATKINS
Cover by MICO SUAYAN
The adaptations based on the hit ABC show Castle continue as Derrick Storm’s gruesome discovery draws him into an international spectacle! Who is the Fear? What does he want with Derrick? And why is Derrick’s father next on his hit list? As the international situation in New York continues to degrade, Derrick reaches out to the one person who may be able to help him: his former handler, Clara Strike. But even if she responds, will she be with him or against him? As the city of Moscow teeters on the verge of a meltdown, Derrick faces the Fear in final battle. Can he prevent World War III — and finally avenge his mother? Don’t miss the espionage thriller that has comic-book and Castle fans raving! Collecting CASTLE: A CALM BEFORE STORM #1-5.
120 PGS./13 & Up …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-6818-8
Trim size: standard
DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER — THE WAY STATION TPB
Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Penciled by LAURENCE CAMPBELL
Cover by LAURENCE CAMPBELL
When last we saw the gunslinger Roland, he was following the Man in Black’s path to find the Dark Tower and set Mid-World right. Along the trail, Roland came to Tull, a sleepy little town in the middle of the desert where the Man in Black’s sinister power had taken hold. Barely escaping with his life and leaving a pile of bodies in his wake, Roland arrived at the Way Station, where he meets Jake Chambers. Who is this sophisticated boy, and what is his connection to the world outside Mid-World? And is the Man in Black’s flight across the desert just an illusion? Prepare for a tale of fantasy, horror, revenge and betrayal — a tale that could only come from the mind of master storyteller Stephen King. Collecting DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER — THE WAY STATION #1-5.
136 PGS./Parental AdvisorySLC …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-4936-1
THOR: GODS, GLADIATORS & THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY TPB
Written by LEN WEIN, STEVE ENGLEHART & ROGER STERN
Penciled by WALTER SIMONSON, JOHN BUSCEMA, TONY DEZUNIGA & SAL BUSCEMA
Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA
The God of Thunder’s most thrilling adventures are chronicled in this tumultuous, time-spanning tome! First, Thor tackles two technological terrors: the dastardly Damocles and his Cobalt Cannon, and the computerized consciousness called FAUST! Then, it’s a war of the gods as Thor and his followers take on Marvel’s resident Prince of Power, Hercules, and his own awesome army! And last but not least, the far-flung futuristic finale features Thor and Marvel’s soon-to-be Silver Screen stars the Guardians of the Galaxy in blazing battle against Korvac and his Minions of Menace! Guest-starring Iron Man, Nick Fury, the Avengers and more! Collecting THOR (1966) #267-271 and ANNUAL #5-6.
176 PGS./Rated T …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8435-5
WOLVERINE BY LARRY HAMA & MARC SILVESTRI VOL. 1 TPB
Written by LARRY HAMA, WALT SIMONSON & ALAN DAVIS
Penciled by MARC SILVESTRI, MIKE MIGNOLA & ALAN DAVIS
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
In Madripoor, Wolverine runs afoul of drug lords peddling a new and lethal substance: What is Thunderbolt, and how does it make its users unstoppable? Then, a Yukon vacation turns deadly when Wolverine encounters the mythical Hunter in Darkness! And when Lady Deathstrike attacks, Wolverine and his old Alpha Flight buddy Puck fall through a time vortex and wind up in 1937 — where they must team up with Ernest Hemingway to fight the Spanish Civil War! Ask not for whom the bell tolls — it tolls for Logan! Lethal Larry Hama’s epic Wolverine run begins here, stylishly illustrated by Marc Silvestri (CyberForce, UNCANNY X-MEN)! Plus: In two classic bonus stories, Wolverine battles Apocalypse in the Savage Land and struggles with his own inner demons when he meets the Neuri! Collecting WOLVERINE (1988) #31-37, WOLVERINE: THE JUNGLE ADVENTURE and WOLVERINE: BLOODLUST.
280 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8451-5
UNCANNY X-MEN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT with LEN WEIN & BILL MANTLO
Penciled by JOHN BYRNE & DAVE COCKRUM with BOB BROWN, TONY DEZUNIGA & GEORGE PEREZ
Cover by GIL KANE
Collecting GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1, X-MEN #94-131 & ANNUAL #3
848 PGS./Rated T+ …$99.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8569-7
Trim size: oversized
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
Written by STAN LEE
Penciled by STEVE DITKO with JACK KIRBY Cover by STEVE DITKO
Collecting AMAZING FANTASY #15, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1-38 & ANNUAL #1-2, FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #1 and STRANGE TALES ANNUAL #2
1088 PGS./All Ages …$99.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8565-9
Trim size: oversized
HULK: FROM THE MARVEL UK VAULTS TPB
Written by STEVE MOORE, STEVE PARKHOUSE, KELVIN GOSNELL, JOHN MARSHALL & MORE
Penciled by DAVE GIBBONS, STEVE DILLON, JOHN BOLTON, PAUL NEARY, DAVID LLOYD, STEPHEN BASKERVILLE & MORE
Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND
In 1979, Marvel UK launched the weekly HULK COMIC, which featured new stories starring the green goliath produced by up-and-coming British talent including Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), David Lloyd (V for Vendetta), Steve Dillon (Preacher, WOLVERINE: ORIGINS), John Bolton (CLASSIC X-MEN) and Paul Neary (THE ULTIMATES)! Bolstered by the popularity of the live-action TV show, the Hulk was a hot property on both shores, spawning years of UK-created comic and text stories! Now, for the first time in decades, Marvel UK’s vaults are opened — and these classic tales, most never before seen on US shores, are collected into one massive volume! Collecting SMASH! #38; material from MARVEL STORYBOOK ANNUAL 1968; material from HULK COMIC #1-6, #9-20 and #26-28; INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL: AUTHORISED EDITION 1980; HULK ANNUAL 1981-1985; and THE SUPER HEROES ANNUAL 1991.
296 PGS./Rated T …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5974-2
WOLVERINE COMIC READER #1
Written by FRED VAN LENTE, MARC SUMERAK
Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO, GURIHIRU
Cover by SALVA ESPIN
Collecting WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #1 and material from WOLVERINE AND POWER PACK #1.
32 PGS./All Ages …$3.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5386-3
WOLVERINE COMIC READER #2
Written by FRED VAN LENTE, MARC SUMERAK
Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO, GURIHIRU
Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Collecting WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #2 and material from WOLVERINE AND POWER PACK #1.
32 PGS./All Ages …$3.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5387-0
ESSENTIAL CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 7 TPB
Written by ROGER MCKENZIE, PETER B. GILLIS, ALAN KUPPERBERG, MIKE W. BARR, STEVEN GRANT, ROGER STERN, BILL MANTLO & MORE
Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, FRED KIDA, ALAN KUPPERBERG, FRANK SPRINGER, DON PERLIN, RICH BUCKLER, CARMINE INFANTINO, JERRY BINGHAM, JOHN BYRNE, GENE COLAN & LEE ELIAS
Cover by JOHN BYRNE
It’s action aplenty as the star-spangled Avenger takes on — and is brainwashed by — the hate group National Force! But what shocking secret does its leader, the Grand Director, hold — and who’s really pulling the strings? The answers will cost Captain America dearly! Next, Cap breaks into an impenetrable safehouse, clashes with the Punisher while investigating a mob hit, battles the grotesque Adonis and teams with Nazi hunters to right a decades-old wrong! Then, all-star creators Roger Stern and John Byrne take the helm, putting Cap through his paces against Machinesmith, Dragon Man, Batroc, Mr. Hyde and Baron Blood! But as Cap learns new details about his past, he mulls a daunting future: Will Captain America run for president? Guest-starring Daredevil, Union Jack, Nick Fury, the Avengers and the Hulk! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #231-257.
528 PGS./Rated T …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8409-6
- The Comic Book Critic
