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TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012

MARVEL COMICS FOR JUNE -- COLLECTIONS

MARVEL ZOMNIBUS HC

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN, KARL KESEL, MARK MILLAR, REGINALD HUDLIN, FRED VAN LENTE, FRANK MARRAFFINO & MORE Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS, TODD NAUCK, ADAM DEKRAKER, ROB DISALVO, GREG LAND, MITCH BREITWEISER, FRANCIS PORTELA, KEV WALKER, KANO, FERNANDO BLANCO & MORE Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM

The smash-hit Marvel Zombies saga is collected in one meaty, macabre tome! The dead walk -- and leap, fly and climb walls -- when Marvel's mightiest are transformed into flesh-eating monsters! After devouring every single person on Earth, the ravenous once-heroes set their sights higher -- taking on Galactus, spreading into space, and breaking into new and delicious dimensions…including our own! Lock your doors, and board up your windows -- the Marvel Zombies are coming for you! Collecting MARVEL ZOMBIES: DEAD DAYS, MARVEL APES: PRIME EIGHT, MARVEL ZOMBIES: EVIL EVOLUTION, ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #21-23 and #30-32, MARVEL ZOMBIES #1-5, BLACK PANTHER (2005) #28-30, MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #1-5, MARVEL ZOMBIES RETURN #1-5, MARVEL ZOMBIES 3 #1-5, MARVEL ZOMBIES 4 #1-4, MARVEL ZOMBIES 5 #1-5, and MARVEL ZOMBIES SUPREME #1-5.

1,200 pages, $125.

NEW AVENGERS OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS with WARREN ELLIS Penciled by DAVID FINCH, STEVE MCNIVEN, FRANK CHO, MIKE DEODATO JR., HOWARD CHAYKIN, LEINIL FRANCIS YU, OLIVIER COIPEL, PASQUAL FERRY, JIM CHEUNG, ALEX MALEEV, DAN JURGENS, RICK MAYS, MARC SILVESTRI & MORE Cover by DAVID FINCH VARIANT Cover by JOE QUESADA

The first half of Brian Michael Bendis' radical Avengers revamp is collected in one massive volume! When the Avengers are disassembled by an insane Scarlet Witch, a new and decidedly different team rises to take their place -- including Spider-Man, Wolverine and Luke Cage! These New Avengers face down a prison break, the secrets of the Sentry, the menace of the multi-powered Collective and more -- and even find time to celebrate the marriage of one of their own. But when a terrible tragedy kicks off a superhuman Civil War, will the newly created team be irrevocably shattered? Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #500-503, AVENGERS FINALE, NEW AVENGERS (2005) #1-31 and ANNUAL #1, NEW AVENGERS AND THE FANTASTIC FOUR #1, GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-WOMAN #1, NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI (2006) #1, CIVIL WAR: THE CONFESSION #1, CIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE #1 and NEW AVENGERS MOST WANTED FILES #1.

120 pages, $125.

THE STAND OMNIBUS HC SLIPCASE

Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by MIKE PERKINS Cover by MIKE PERKINS

The Stand is a classic tale of good vs. evil, loss weighed against redemption and despair pitted against hope. It is an apocalyptic vision of man's battle to save life against a worldwide plague of death. When the viral strain dubbed "Captain Trips" works its way across the face of the country, the painfully few survivors are launched into a nightmare that's only just begun -- but for the Dark Man, Randall Flagg, it's a dream come true. Based on the masterpiece of apocalyptic horror by celebrated author Stephen King, this lavish adaptation is packed with extras in a two-volume slipcased set! Collecting THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1-5, THE STAND: AMERICAN NIGHTMARES #1-5, THE STAND: SOUL SURVIVORS #1-5, THE STAND: HARDCASES #1-5, THE STAND: NO MAN'S LAND #1-5, THE STAND: THE NIGHT HAS COME #1-5 and THE STAND SKETCHBOOK.

1,120 pages, $150.

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: ATLAS ERA TALES OF SUSPENSE VOL. 4 HC

Written by STAN LEE & LARRY LIEBER Penciled by STEVE DITKO, JACK KIRBY, DON HECK, JACK DAVIS, GENE COLAN, PAUL REINMAN & LARRY LIEBER Cover by JACK KIRBY

The Marvel Masterworks bring you the final, fantastic volume of TALES OF SUSPENSE with another dose of giant monsters, intergalactic alien invaders and weird menaces. Including each complete pre-hero issue, as well as the many never-before-reprinted backup stories that supported Iron Man after his debut, crafted by a who's who list of top talent: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Jack Davis and more. This must-have volume brings you the stories that were the crucible for the Marvel Age of Comics, so don't wait -- reserve your copy today! Collecting TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #32-48 and #50-54.

304 pages, $74.99.

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: IRON FIST VOL. 2 HC

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by JOHN BYRNE Cover by JOHN BYRNE

Before they made X-Men the No. 1 hit of its time, Chris Claremont and John Byrne brought their storytelling magic to the adventures of Iron Fist. It's kung-fu action in the Mighty Marvel Manner -- and here, in the pages of the Masterworks, you'll enjoy their classic run collected and fully restored for the first time. Joined by ladies of action Misty Knight and Colleen Wing, Iron Fist has his skill in both mind and body tested by radioactive horrors, martial-arts masters, New York's kung-fu kingpin and even his closest confidantes. Plus: an assault on Avengers Mansion; the first appearance of Sabretooth; an early guest-appearance by the All-New, All-Different X-Men; and the final showdown with the Steel Serpent. Its '70s Marvel at its most exciting! Collecting IRON FIST (1975) #3-15 and MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #63-64.

288 pages, $58.99.

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE UNCANNY X-MEN VOL. 5 TPB

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT & JOHN BYRNE Penciled by JOHN BYRNE with JOHN ROMITA, JR. & JOHN BUSCEMA Cover by JOHN BYRNE & RICHARD ISANOVE

The X-Men had fought many battles, been on adventures spanning galaxies and grappled with enemies of limitless might -- but nothing could prepare them for the most shocking struggle they would ever face. One of their own members, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, corrupting her into the Dark Phoenix! Now, the X-Men must decide: Is the life of the woman they cherish worth the existence of the entire universe?! It's the definitive X-Men tale, painstakingly restored for the Marvel Masterworks. Also featuring the seminal "Nightcrawler's Inferno," a Wolverine/Wendigo brouhaha guest-starring Alpha Flight, the original version of X-MEN #137 in which Jean Grey lived, and the Claremont/Buscema Phoenix tale from BIZARRE ADVENTURES #27. Collecting X-MEN (1963) #132-140, X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #4, PHOENIX: THE UNTOLD STORY and BIZARRE ADVENTURES #27.

320 pages, $24.99.

HULK: BOILING POINT PREMIERE HC

Written by BRUCE JONES Penciled by LEE WEEKS & STUART IMMONEN Covers by STUART IMMONEN & KAARE ANDREWS

The beast within has crossed the line -- and its terrified keeper is on the run! Blamed for the televised murder of a hapless child, Dr. Bruce Banner and his brutish alter ego are Public Enemy No. 1 -- shunned by society, hunted by the law and targeted by a mysterious third party with a sinister agenda all its own…one that cuts to the very heart of Banner's strange affliction! Banner knows the dread of the hunted; now, he faces the most unimaginable horror of all: a relentless, unkillable pursuer who knows all his weaknesses and will stop at nothing to bring him down. Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) #40-49.

240 pages, $34.99.

SPIDER-MAN: REVENGE OF THE SINISTER SIX PREMIERE HC

Written by ERIK LARSEN & TERRY KAVANAGH Penciled by ERIK LARSEN & SCOTT MCDANIEL Cover by ERIK LARSEN

Dr. Octopus! Electro! Mysterio! The Vulture! The Hobgoblin! Sandman! The Sinister Six, the deadliest foes Spider-Man has ever fought, return to wreak terrible vengeance upon our favorite wall-crawler -- and an unsuspecting world. With Dr. Octopus' new Adamantium arms and help from another dimension on the Six's side, Spidey decides to round up his own band of allies: the Hulk, Ghost Rider, the Fantastic Four and more! It all adds up to the ultimate high-stakes faceoff in a sock-to-the-jaw adventure that will leave you breathless -- if you and Spider-Man can make it to the thrill-packed finale in one piece! Plus: a bonus story co-starring the X-Men's Beast! Collecting SPIDER-MAN (1990) #15 and #18-23.

176 pages, $29.99.

INCREDIBLE HULK BY JASON AARON VOL. 1 HC

Written by JASON AARON Penciled by MIKE CHOI, MARC SILVESTRI & WHILCE PORTACIO Cover by MARC SILVESTRI Marvel Architect Jason Aaron joins forces with legendary artist Marc Silvestri! The Hulk and Bruce Banner are now separate entities -- but Bruce wants the Hulk back. The Hulk is assigned to take Banner down, but Bruce isn't going without a fight. As the Hulk makes an alliance with mad scientist hunter Amanda Von Doom that changes his destiny forever, Banner unleashes his army of Hulked-out monsters! It all culminates in the fight everyone's been waiting for: HULK VS. BANNER! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (2011) #1-7 and material from FEAR ITSELF #7.

176 pages, $34.99.

CARNAGE, U.S.A. HC

Written by ZEB WELLS Penciled by CLAYTON CRAIN Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN

Carnage's maniacal reign of terror continues, courtesy of the critically acclaimed creative team of Zeb Wells and Clayton Crain! The Avengers must go on a brutal hunt to capture Cletus Kasady before a small town in the American heartland falls under his mass-murdering spell! But when Carnage defeats the Avengers, only Spider-Man remains. Can he stop Carnage before the government makes a devil's pact -- with symbiotes?! Buckle in -- and prepare for a violence-packed adventure as Spidey, Venom and the Avengers take on Carnage with a city at stake and the souls of hundreds on their shoulders! Carnage U.S.A. wants YOU! Collecting CARNAGE, U.S.A. #1-5.

120 pages, $24.99.

X-MEN LEGACY: BACK TO SCHOOL PREMIERE HC

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by DAVID BALDEON & RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by MARK BROOKS

It's a new status quo for as Rogue, Gambit, Iceman, Frenzy and Rachel Summers take up their posts as teachers and protectors of Wolverine's school -- just in time to defend it from invading N'Garai! Then, Exodus returns -- and he intends to mend the divide between the X-Men by any means necessary! For the first time since SCHISM, Cyclops and Wolverine's X-Men teams come face-to-face -- with explosive and disastrous results! Then: Weapon Omega is a mutant time bomb, ready to explode -- and he's just shown up on the Jean Grey School's doorstep. Can the X-Men disarm him before he detonates and takes the school with him? And which recently returned mutant will become a full-fledged member of Wolverine's X-Men? Collecting X-MEN LEGACY #260.1 and #261-265.

136 pages, $19.99.

ANT-MAN: SEASON ONE PREMIERE HC

Written by TOM DEFALCO Penciled by HORACIO DOMINGUES Cover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO

Legendary writer Tom DeFalco (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and acclaimed artist Horacio Domingues (FANTASTIC FOUR: TRUE STORY) bring you the origins of the original Avenger, Ant-Man! Hank Pym has had a life full of adventure and success, failure and humiliation. Known by a variety of names -- including Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath and Yellowjacket -- he's been an innovative scientist, a famed super hero, an abusive spouse and more. What demons drive a man like Hank Pym? How did he begin his heroic career? ANT-MAN: SEASON ONE tells the story of the man behind the myth, and reveals the fears and paranoia that propelled him to greatest heights and the darkest depths! Also includes AVENGERS ACADEMY #1.

136 pages, $24.99.

AVENGING SPIDER-MAN: MY FRIENDS CAN BEAT UP YOUR FRIENDS PREMIERE HC

Written by ZEB WELLS Penciled by JOE MADUREIRA, GREG LAND & LEINIL FRANCIS YU Cover by JOE MADUREIRA

The return of artist Joe Madureira (X-MEN, Battle Chasers) and fan-favorite Spidey writer Zeb Wells in a brand-new Spider-series that teams the wall-crawler with some of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe! First, Spider-Man and his Avengers teammate Red Hulk take on a Moloid army during the New York City Marathon -- but when Red Hulk falls, only Spider-Man stands in the way of the Subterranean invasion of Manhattan! Then, Hawkeye drops in for an action-packed extravaganza! And finally, Spider-Man teams up with Captain America -- and it may hurt a lot! Collecting AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #1-5.

120 pages, $24.99.

DAREDEVIL BY MARK WAID VOL. 2 PREMIERE HC

Written by MARK WAID Penciled by PAOLO RIVERA, EMMA RIOS, KANO & KHOI PHAM Cover by PAOLO RIVERA

The year's most critically acclaimed series! Following a shocking discovery about the Marvel Universe, Daredevil has a weighty decision to make -- the results of which will affect his friends and enemies both! Meanwhile, the Nelson and Murdock law offices struggle to celebrate the holidays as insurmountable problems descend upon them! Then, Spider-Man and Daredevil team up when Black Cat is arrested, and Murdock is the only lawyer who will touch her (her case, we mean). The next great love triangle of the Marvel U. begins -- assuming that DD can survive a cabal of villainous secret societies, all sworn to bring the hero to his knees! Collecting DAREDEVIL (2011) #7-10 and #10.1, and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #677.

144 pages, $19.99.

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER -- THE WAY STATION PREMIERE HC

Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID Penciled by LAURENCE CAMPBELL Cover by LAURENCE CAMPBELL

Roland continues his pursuit of the elusive Man in Black across the endless Mohaine desert. Taking refuge in the Way Station, he finds a boy who has lost his memory. But are those lost memories about Roland's world -- or ours? Young Jake Chambers, murdered by the Man in Black, becomes part of Roland's hunt in Mid-World. But as Roland and Jake travel toward the Dark Tower, dangers lurk in the mountains -- planning a horrible fate for the gunslinger and his companion. Are Roland and Jake any closer to the Man in Black -- or just closer to their own demise? It's a new chapter in the life of the last gunslinger of Gilead as he struggles to achieve his destiny! Don't miss the wonders of: the Way Station! Collecting DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER -- THE WAY STATION #1-5.

136 pages, $24.99.

FEAR ITSELF: THE FEARLESS PREMIERE HC

Written by CULLEN BUNN, MATT FRACTION & CHRIS YOST Penciled by MARK BAGLEY & PAUL PELLETIER Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS

When FEAR ITSELF ends, the hunt is on! Mystical hammers lie strewn across the entire Marvel Universe, and it's Valkyrie's mission to find them -- no matter who stands in her way…even if it's Captain America and the Avengers! The Serpent's hammers could be the most dangerous artifacts in the world, and Valkyrie knows this all too well as she pursues the villainous Sin and Crossbones across the globe -- from the Fantastic Four's headquarters to the Sub-Mariner's undersea vault, from the Thunderbolts' island prison to Project: P.E.G.A.S.U.S. and Utopia island! But as Sin and Crossbones launch a vicious attack, the final Sleeper awakens, and a universe fights for its very survival! Valkyrie and Sin face their final destinies -- and they'll never be the same! Collecting FEAR ITSELF: THE FEARLESS #1-12 and material from FEAR ITSELF #7.

272 pages, $34.99.

FF BY JONATHAN HICKMAN VOL. 3 PREMIERE HC

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by JUAN BOBILLO Cover by STEVE EPTING

We've teased it for years; now, discover exactly how Dr. Doom and the Future Foundation will save us all. The battle between the Council of Reeds and the Future Foundation extends through the Bridge -- and spills over into the world now controlled by the Mad Celestials. At long last, find out why "All Hope Lies in Doom!" Collecting FF #12-16.

120 pages, $19.99.

WOLVERINE: BACK IN JAPAN PREMIERE HC

Written by JASON AARON Penciled by ADAM KUBERT, BILLY TAN, STEVEN SANDERS & MORE Cover by ADAM KUBERT

When a war between the Hand and the Yakuza threatens Japan, Wolverine travels to Tokyo to confront his most dangerous enemy yet. And as one of Wolverine's fiercest foes returns to make matters even worse, a new Silver Samurai rises to take the old one's place -- with Wolverine's foster daughter, Amiko, by his side! And when the war's true puppet master is revealed, the landscape for Wolverine in Japan will be forever changed! Guest-starring Mystique and a host of Marvel U. villains! Collecting WOLVERINE (1988) #300-304.

128 pages, $24.99.

HALO: FALL OF REACH -- INVASION PREMIERE HC

Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by FELIX RUIZ Cover by FELIX RUIZ The relentless Covenant has begun the invasion of the planet Reach! As their forces start to overwhelm the UNSC, it becomes apparent that it is not a question of IF the Covenant will destroy Reach -- but WHEN. As the Pillar of Autumn and the UNSC face off against a massive Covenant force, the Master Chief and his fellow Spartans struggle to defend Reach. But as the UNSC is rapidly pushed to its breaking point, Master Chief and Cortana must decide between saving the planet or the fleet! Brian Reed and Felix Ruiz present the final chapter in the HALO: FALL OF REACH saga! Collecting HALO: FALL OF REACH -- INVASION #1-4.

112 pages, $19.99.

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 9: DEMON PREMIERE HC

Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA

With FEAR ITSELF over, Tony Stark must deal with the consequences of his startling actions. Hounded by the media, can Stark overcome his demons in time to repulse an attack by the Mandarin on American soil? Plus: Iron Man's enemies take advantage of Tony Stark's lowest ebb to destroy him, as Zeke Stane and a NEW Detroit Steel return! And as the wave of super-villain attacks by reinvented classic rogues continues, Bethany Cabe goes on the hunt for Spymaster! Should Tony Stark be Iron Man? Can James Rhodes -- a.k.a. War Machine -- convince him otherwise? Be there as the Mandarin and Zeke Stane join forces -- and a hero falls! Collecting INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #510-515.

144 pages, $19.99.

SPIDER-MAN: TROUBLE ON THE HORIZON PREMIERE HC

Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRIS YOST Penciled by HUMBERTO RAMOS, MATT CLARK & GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI Cover by MICHAEL DEL MUNDO

New York City is a wasteland -- because of Spider-Man?! A glimpse of the future leaves Spidey with twelve hours to figure out how to stop it from happening. Spider-Man makes a last-ditch effort to save time itself, but can our wall-crawling hero win this race against the future? Then, Morbius the Living Vampire returns! And because you asked for it: Spider-Man in spaaaaaace! Rescuing John Jameson from the machinations of the dying Dr. Octopus, Spidey and the Human Torch find themselves trapped on a space station full of octo-zombies -- as it plummets toward Earth! The final stage of Doc Ock's master plan begins here! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #678-681 and #679.1.

120 pages, $19.99.

THE TWELVE VOL. 2 PREMIERE HC

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & CHRIS WESTON Penciled by CHRIS WESTON Cover by PAOLO RIVERA

At last! The time-stranded heroes of WWII are back! Who's behind the mysterious killings? The answer is electrifying -- and one member of the Twelve will fall! It's madness, mayhem and more madness as the WWII heroes face off against the killer that has targeted them for death! All your questions will be answered, but nothing can prepare you for what comes next! Collecting THE TWELVE #7-12 and THE TWELVE: SPEARHEAD.

184 pages, $24.99.

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS VOL. 2 PREMIERE HC

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by CHRIS SAMNEE, SARA PICHELLI & DAVID MARQUEZ Cover by KAARE ANDREWS

The next chapter in the saga of Miles Morales starts here as New York feels the sting of the new Ultimate Scorpion! Meanwhile, still discovering the limits of his skills and powers, Miles must learn how to be a hero from -- Peter Parker?! Plus: News of the new Spider-Man has finally spread to some familiar characters. Is Miles' secret out? And what does Miles' uncle -- Aaron, a.k.a. the Prowler -- have planned for his nephew's new powers? Brian Michael Bendis and a superstar team of artists continue Miles Morales' journey to becoming a hero! Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN (2011) #6-10.

120 pages, $24.99.

MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN COMIC READER #1

Written by DAN SLOTT & TY TEMPLETON Penciled by NUNO PLATI

By day, he's Peter Parker, mild-mannered high-school student -- but by night, he's the ultimate in super heroics: Spider-Man. And he's just the beginning of a super-hero universe… From the minds of the men behind the hit TV show! Re-presenting MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1.

32 pages, $3.99.

MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN COMIC READER #2

Written by EUGENE SON & JACOB SEMAHN Penciled by NUNO PLATI

From the minds behind the hit TV show, witness the web-slinging adventures of the Ultimate Spider-Man! An easy errand for Aunt May becomes a maddening misadventure with the Malevolent Mole Man! Then, when the electrifying Electro attacks a StarkTech Expo, can the wily-web-slinger pull the plug on this voltaic villain?! Re-presenting MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #2.

32 pages, $3.99.

SPELLBINDERS: SIGNS AND WONDERS TPB

Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by MIKE PERKINS Cover by MIKE PERKINS

When 15-year-old Kim Vesco moves from Chicago to Salem, Massachusetts, she finds the local student body is divided into rival factions of witches and non-witches, with both sides bidding for her allegiance. And if that weren't enough, an unknown force seems to want her -- dead! Between the tribal loyalties of the schoolyard and the brutal, fight-or-die logic of the mage-war, Kim must steer a course that will keep her alive until she can take the fight back to her enemy and reveal the true identity of someone she thought she already knew: herself. Collecting SPELLBINDERS #1-6.

144 pages, $16.99.

MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS: SPIDER-MAN AND THE AVENGERS DIGEST

Written by DANIEL QUANTZ, TONY BEDARD, ZEB WELLS & JEFF PARKER Penciled by JONBOY MEYERS, SHANNON GALLANT, PATRICK SCHERBERGER & CAFU Cover by MARK BROOKS

Spider-Man battles the Lizard alone -- and fights alongside the Mighty Avengers! First, Dr. Curt Connors lures Peter Parker and J. Jonah Jameson deep into the Florida Everglades in a retelling of Spider-Man's inaugural encounter with the Lizard! Then, when Dr. Connors reverts to his reptilian alter ego, only Peter can help. But does even Spider-Man stand a chance against every reptile in New York City? Plus: The Wrecker, the U-Foes and the Juggernaut all hate the Avengers. Can our heroes survive the onslaught when these vicious villains join forces? And when villains challenge the Norse Gods, the Avengers come to the aid of their teammate, the Mighty Thor -- and mortals and gods alike face Ragnarok! Collecting MARVEL AGE SPIDER-MAN #5, MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #8 and #15, and MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #16.

96 pages, $9.99.

MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN: GREAT POWER DIGEST

Adapted by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS

Peter Parker has been Spider-Man for one year. He's fought villains and saved lives, but still has much to learn about being a super hero. Nick Fury is going to give Peter the chance to go to the next level. To train to become a real super hero. To be the Ultimate Spider-Man. These are action-packed, high-adrenaline and humorous Spidey stories: S.H.I.E.L.D. missions, high adventure in the greater Marvel Universe and teen high-school drama. Adapted directly from the early episodes of the Ultimate Spider-Man animated series, this new digest is packed with art taken directly from the show!

96 pages, $9.99.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: THE MOVIE TPB

Written by Tom Cohen Art by Neil Edwards

As Peter Parker swings into action as Spider-Man, he's about to face his first challenge as a super hero! But how did he get there? Go "between the scenes" with this story-inspired and based upon the new The Amazing Spider-Man movie! Featuring Gwen Stacy, Captain George Stacy, Dr. Curt Connors and the rest of Amazing Spider-Man gang as they come to cinematic life! This collection also includes special bonus material and classic Spider-Man tales.

96 pages, $9.99.

ALPHA FLIGHT: THE COMPLETE SERIES BY GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE TPB

Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by BEN OLIVER & DALE EAGLESHAM Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ

Canada's greatest super-team reunites to face a threat unlike any other! The original Alpha Flight is resurrected from the dead -- but the Canada they return to looks a lot different than the one they left, as a new political regime rises to power and brands Alpha Flight traitors! As Vindicator leads a team of villains against her former teammates, Alpha Flight embraces their outlaw status by joining forces with the mercenary Taskmaster. Can the besieged team reclaim the Canadian government from the fascist forces that have overtaken it? And will partnering with such a compromised cohort prove to be a pact with the devil? Be there as Canada's champions battle to release their fellow citizens from the aftermath of FEAR ITSELF and win back the True North, strong and free! Collecting ALPHA FLIGHT (2011) #0.1 and #1-8.

208 pages, $29.99.

DEFENDERS BY MATT FRACTION VOL. 1 TPB

Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by TERRY DODSON, MICHAEL LARK, MITCH BREITWEISER & VICTOR IBANEZ Cover by TERRY DODSON

The last line of defense against the forces of the unknown! Spinning out of the stunning ending of FEAR ITSELF, the final member of the Worthy is on a global rampage, and everyone's favorite Marvel misfits must band together to solve a mysterious conspiracy deep at the heart of the Marvel Universe! What is the secret of Wundagore Mountain? Matt Fraction (FEAR ITSELF, THE MIGHTY THOR, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) reteams with UNCANNY X-MEN cohort Terry Dodson (SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN) to relaunch Marvel's mightiest non-team: the all-new, all-different, all-dynamic Defenders! Collecting DEFENDERS (2012) #1-6, and material from FEAR ITSELF #7 and POINT ONE.

160 pages, $19.99.

BATTLE SCARS TPB

Written by CHRIS YOST, MATT FRACTION & CULLEN BUNN Penciled by SCOT EATON Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN

The post-FEAR ITSELF Marvel Universe begins here! Who is Army Ranger Marcus Johnson? How could he tear the Marvel Universe apart, and why is he the most wanted man in the world? S.H.I.E.L.D., Taskmaster, Captain America and more want him -- dead or alive -- but when Deadpool joins the hunt, the greatest secret in the Marvel Universe begins to unravel. What does Nick Fury have to do with this long-buried conspiracy? Taskmaster knows more than he's saying, and Marcus wants answers! The mystery deepens as the hunted becomes the hunter. And when Marcus finally discovers the truth about himself, his life -- and the Marvel Universe -- changes forever! Collecting BATTLE SCARS #1-6 and material from FEAR ITSELF #7.

136 pages, $16.99.

X-MEN: SCHISM TPB

Written by JASON AARON Penciled by CARLOS PACHECO, FRANK CHO, DANIEL ACUNA, ALAN DAVIS & ADAM KUBERT Cover by ALAN DAVIS

It's Wolverine vs. Cyclops for the fate of the X-Men! In a world that hates and fears mutants, the X-Men's two mightiest mainstays, Cyclops and Wolverine, have scratched and clawed to bring relative peace and stability to mutantkind. But that peace is about to be shattered. With destruction looming, Cyclops and Wolverine suddenly find themselves in a bitter fight for the future of the X-Men. Collecting X-MEN: SCHISM #1-5 and X-MEN: REGENESIS.

176 pages, $19.99.

X-MEN: X-CLUB TPB

Written by SIMON SPURRIER Penciled by PAUL DAVIDSON Cover by NICK BRADSHAW

"WE DO SCIENCE!" In the wake of SCHISM, the members of the X-Men's Science Team take it upon themselves to make a gesture of goodwill on behalf of mutantkind and better the world -- using SCIENCE. But just as construction of the X-Club's state-of-the-art space elevator nears completion, chaos erupts! And it appears to the world that mutants are to blame. Can Dr. Nemesis, Madison Jeffries, Kavita Rao and Danger clear the X-Men's name before their experiment backfires? The story that will surely change how you look at the X-Men and the Periodic Table of Elements FOREVER! Collecting X-CLUB #1-5.

120 pages, $15.99.

MYSTERY MEN TPB

Written by DAVID LISS Penciled by PATRICK ZIRCHER Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER

A group of wealthy elite is turning the suffering of the Great Depression into soaring profits, with an even greater evil planned! Dennis Piper, the masked man known as the Operative, seeks to settle the score by thieving from the rich and giving to the poor. But when his girlfriend is murdered, and Piper is fingered for the crime, the charismatic cat burglar becomes a fugitive -- hunted by a corrupt police force as he pursues the real killer. Pitted against Manhattan's most influential capitalists led by the insidious General and facing supernatural powers beyond his imagination, the Operative enlists the help of the Marvel Universe's first masked heroes -- the likes of which have never been seen before! The Revenant! The Surgeon! Achilles! The Aviatrix! They are the Mystery Men, and nothing will ever be the same! Collecting MYSTERY MEN #1-5.

120 pages, $14.99.

X-23 VOL. 2: CHAOS THEORY TPB

Written by MARJORIE LIU Penciled by SANA TAKEDA & PHIL NOTO Cover by KALMAN ANDRASOFSKY

X-23 thought she'd walked away from her past. But in the wake of her brutal discoveries in Madripoor, she realizes there are some crimes -- of the heart and body -- that cannot be so easily forgotten. Yet as memories begin to spin her out of control, an old mentor and an uneasy ally return to her life: Wolverine and the vampire Jubilee. Collecting X-23 (2010) #10-16.

152 pages, $16.99.

WOLVERINE: THE BEST THERE IS -- BROKEN QUARANTINE TPB

Written by CHARLIE HUSTON Penciled by JUAN JOSE RYP Cover by BRYAN HITCH

Wolverine gets taken apart -- at the cellular level! Crazed virologist Winsor has infected Wolverine with a contagion that is rewriting his genetic code -- and that's only the beginning! When a techno-organic monster attacks Wolverine and kills his only lead to Winsor, the timely arrival of a pair of space pirates and their robotic falcon saves the X-Man and sets him on an intergalactic road to revenge. Featuring guest appearances from the X-Men and the Marvel Universe's most ruthless, tyrannical despot, this adventure puts the best there is at what he does to the test! Collecting WOLVERINE: THE BEST THERE IS #7-12.

144 pages, $19.99.

SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER-HUNT TPB

Written by TODD DEZAGO, TOM DEFALCO, HOWARD MACKIE & J.M. DEMATTEIS Penciled by JOE BENNETT, TODD NAUCK, JOHN ROMITA JR., TOM LYLE & LUKE ROSS Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

The Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man isn't on ANYONE'S list of friends when he's framed for murder -- and the authorities place a five-million-dollar reward on his webbed head! As Spidey attempts to locate Harry Osborn's missing son, he finds the whole city seems to be trying to collect the big bounty. Everywhere he turns, a virtual who's who of villains is out to get him! From the Green Goblin to the Gibbon, Spidey has his work cut out for him in this thrilling adventure! Collecting SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (1996) #25-26, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #432-433, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #88-90 and SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #254-256.

272 pages, $29.99.

PUNISHER: OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE GN-TPB

Written by VARIOUS Get the Punisher's complete history from his earliest solo miniseries all the way to the present day! This book comes packed with synopses -- introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, and providing vital information about all things Punisher! Collecting the Punisher material from WOLVERINE, PUNISHER & GHOST RIDER: OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1-8.

248 pages, $24.99.

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE VOL. 4 TPB

Written by KURT BUSIEK Penciled by JERRY ORDWAY, JOHN ROMITA JR., STEVE EPTING, ALAN DAVIS, MANUEL GARCIA, IVAN REIS & IAN CHURCHILL Cover by ALAN DAVIS

Earth's Mightiest Heroes vs. the universe's ultimate menaces! Faced with alien invaders, the transformation of the entire planet, a gigantic killer crusader and insidious conspiracies, the heroic Avengers not only triumph -- but rebuild their operations bigger and better than ever! But are even the Avengers mighty enough to overcome a horde of rampaging Hulks, evil alchemist Diablo and the opening volleys of a vicious war waged from the future -- and masterminded by Kang the Conqueror? Collecting MAXIMUM SECURITY: DANGEROUS PLANET, MAXIMUM SECURITY #1-3, and AVENGERS (1998) #35-44 and ANNUAL 2001.

432 pages, $34.99.

X-MAN: THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH TPB

Written by JEPH LOEB, JOHN OSTRANDER, TERRY KAVANAGH, WARREN ELLIS & MORE Penciled by STEVE SKROCE, LUKE ROSS, CARLOS PACHECO, IAN CHURCHILL, ERIC BATTLE & MORE Cover by STEVE SKROCE

Straight from the Age of Apocalypse comes the saga of Nate Grey, the X-Man! Flung from his home dimension into the Marvel Universe, Nate must come to terms with being a stranger in a strange land. The powerful young man soon finds himself at odds with a host of major players -- including Blaquesmith, the X-Cutioner, Excalibur, Mr. Sinister, and fellow AoA refugees Sugar Man and Dark Beast. And psionic sparks fly when Nate meets Madelyne Pryor, clashes with Professor X -- and comes face-to-face with his counterpart, Cable! Collecting X-MAN #5-14, EXCALIBUR (1988) #95 and CABLE (1993) #29-31.

320 pages, $34.99.

HULK: HEART OF THE ATOM TPB

Written by ROY THOMAS, HARLAN ELLISON, CHRIS CLAREMONT, ARCHIE GOODWIN, LEN WEIN, BILL MANTLO & PETER B. GILLIS Penciled by HERB TRIMPE & SAL BUSCEMA Cover by DAVE COCKRUM

The Hulk can find enemies anywhere, even on a sub-molecular level -- but love long eluded him until his atom-shattering romance with Jarella! The tiniest of worlds offered him all that he ever desired -- but when the Hulk fights his way through obstacles on both Earth and K'ai, what will be left waiting for him? Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #140, #148, #156, #202-203, #205-207 and #246-248; and WHAT IF? (1977) #23.

240 pages, $24.99.

NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. CLASSIC VOL. 1 TPB

Written by BOB HARRAS, D.G. CHICHESTER & ALAN GRANT Penciled by BOB HALL, KEITH POLLARD & CAM KENNEDY Cover by BOB HALL

Coming out of a retirement brought on by a major shakeup within the ranks of S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury begins investigating the assassinations of several high-ranking intelligence operatives. But Fury gets more than he bargained for when the trail leads to an extraterrestrial threat, stemming back to a plot involving Baron Wolfgang Von Strucker during WWII. Nick can't cut it alone -- so he calls in Dum Dum Dugan, Captain America and more! Collecting NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. (1989) #1-11.

272 pages, $34.99.

ESSENTIAL SPIDER-MAN VOL. 11 TPB

Written by ROGER STERN & BILL MANTLO Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR., BOB HALL, RON FRENZ & ED HANNIGAN Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

Thrill to a host of awesome adventures starring the ever-Amazing Spider-Man! Along with such fan-favorite foes as Cobra, Mr. Hyde, the Vulture and the Tarantula, Spidey must contend with the introduction of the villain who made the eighties one of the most dramatic and exciting eras in Spider-history: the Hobgoblin! Witness the rise to power of the man who would impact Peter Parker's life in the most sinister ways of all! Also featuring Will O' the Wisp, Thunderball, Black Cat and more! Plus: the classic tearjerker "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man." Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #231-248 and ANNUAL #16-17.

504 pages, black and white, $19.99.

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