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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014

MARVEL COMICS FOR MAY -- COLLECTIONS

JEPH LOEB & TIM SALE: YELLOW, BLUE AND GRAY HC

Written by JEPH LOEB Penciled by TIM SALE Cover by TIM SALE

Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's classic "color" masterpieces are collected in one lush oversized hardcover! Blind acrobat Daredevil was inspired to heroism by the example of his prizefighter father -- but Matt Murdock is a young man in love with Karen Page. Relive Daredevil's heartwarming, heartbreaking debut! Then, Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy want to spend the rest of their lives together -- but first, Spider-Man must run a gauntlet of his greatest foes. And finally, no matter how powerful the Incredible Hulk becomes, his heart can still be shattered by Betty Ross -- the daughter of his greatest enemy! Join the Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (Superman For All Seasons, Batman: The Long Halloween) for a touching, insightful and gorgeous look into the early days of Marvel's most popular heroes. Collecting DAREDEVIL: YELLOW #1-6, SPIDER-MAN: BLUE #1-6 and HULK: GRAY #1-6.

540 pages, $75.

MARVELS: THE PLATINUM EDITION SLIPCASE HC

Written by KURT BUSIEK Painted by ALEX ROSS Cover by ALEX ROSS

Marvel's super-sized, slipcased "Adamantium Collection"-style format continues, shining a well-deserved spotlight on a true Marvel classic! Within the Marvel Universe, heroes soar high in the skies, ready to battle the villains who threaten their world. Yet living in the shadow of these extraordinary icons are ordinary men and women who view the "Marvels" with a mixture of fear, disbelief, envy and admiration. Among them is Phil Sheldon, a New York City photojournalist who has dedicated his career to covering the exploits of the Marvels and their effect on humankind. A richly painted historical overview of the entire Marvel Universe, MARVELS spans from the 1939 debut of the Human Torch to the fearsome coming of the world-devouring Galactus -- culminating in the shocking death of Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man's first love. Plus: an extensive and gorgeous Alex Ross art gallery! Collecting MARVELS #0-4.

512 pages, $200.

FURY MAX: MY WAR GONE BY HC

Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by GORAN PARLOV Cover by DAVE JOHNSON

Colonel Nick Fury, veteran CIA operative, has been at war for a lifetime. Now he sits alone in a dank hotel room, coughing his confession into a tape recorder, laying out a legacy of carnage stretching back to World War II. Because when that war ended, another one began -- and Fury sought it out, regardless of the cost to those who loved him, including loyal George Hatherly, congressman Pug McCuskey and the beautiful Shirley DeFabio. From Indochina to Cuba, Vietnam to Nicaragua, Fury battled across the decades, encountering young Marine sniper Frank Castle and the nightmarish Barracuda -- his constant lust for combat blinding him to all other concerns. But the end is coming. The debt is long past due. And Fury's true legacy will soon be written in blood for all to see. Collecting FURY MAX #1-13.

312 pages, $34.99.

NEW AVENGERS VOL. 3: OTHER WORLDS PREMIERE HC

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by SIMONE BIANCHI & RAGS MORALES Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR.

INHUMANITY tie-in! With the consequences of INFINITY fresh on their minds, tough decisions are made. As a new and different Illuminati gathers, learn more about the other beings related to the Incursions -- and discover the startling secret of the Black Swan! Then, meet the Mapmakers, cartographers of the Apocalypse. And as Reed Richards and the Illuminati rekindle an old relationship, Dr. Strange sells his soul, and Black Panther and Namor settle their feud and sue for peace to save their nations. Now, they must work together to stop the extinction of the entire universe! But are their amends too little too late? There's no turning back for the Illuminati anymore -- and they'll pay the price for their sins. Must these new Avengers destroy a perfect world so that the Earth can live? Collecting NEW AVENGERS (2013) #13.INH and #14-17.

136 pages, $24.99.

SAVAGE WOLVERINE VOL. 3: WRATH PREMIERE HC

Written by PHIL JIMENEZ & RICHARD ISANOVE Penciled by PHIL JIMENEZ & RICHARD ISANOVE Cover by RICHARD ISANOVE

Two savage tales by industry superstars! First, Wolverine encounters a brutal killer on an African safari -- one that will take him halfway across the world, back to his old stomping grounds of Madripoor. But all is not as he left it. And as Wolverine tends to family business, he makes a shocking discovery! Guest-starring Kitty Pryde! Then, during the 1930s, Logan was a bootlegger -- until he found himself the accidental caretaker of a group of orphans whose family was targeted by the mob. Now, Logan must choose between the anonymous life he meticulously built or stepping into the spotlight again to defend the innocent. Corrupt cops, a cross-country chase and a mysterious conspiracy stand against him -- and as a vicious dust storms bears down, Logan learns the brutal secret of Grand Rapids! Collecting SAVAGE WOLVERINE #12-17.

136 pages, $24.99.

INDESTRUCTIBLE HULK VOL. 4: HUMANITY BOMB PREMIERE HC

Written by MARK WAID Penciled by MAHMUD ASRAR, CLAY MANN & JHEREMY RAAPACK Cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

INHUMANITY tie-in! Bruce Banner has been recruited to save the planet! But who is working against him? As the Hulk battles Iron Man and the Beast for the fate of the world, one of Banner's lab assistants has fallen to the Terrigen Mists! And as the danger escalates, will Banner's other assistants make it out alive? An enraged Banner has one last chance to prevent Terrigenesis -- but the Hulk has unleashed a menace even worse than the Mists, and it's brought Banner straight into an assassin's crosshairs! Plus: Before Bruce Banner and Tony Stark became heroes, they built weapons. But who inspired them? S.H.I.E.L.D. sends Hulk and Iron Man to retrieve the world's greatest weapons designer, but will they come back as weapons of mass destruction themselves? Collecting INDESTRUCTIBLE HULK #16, #17.INH-18.INH, #19-20 and ANNUAL #1.

144 pages, $24.99.

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: THE FORGERIES OF JEALOUSY TPB

Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK & WARREN ELLIS Penciled by MATTEO BUFFAGNI Cover by JORGE MOLINA

INHUMANITY tie-in! Mad scientist June Covington, aka Toxic Doxie, has her very own Inhuman -- one with a unique ability that, in the wrong hands, could change everything. Now Covington's at war with A.I.M. for control of new Inhuman abilities! Meanwhile, young hero Spider-Girl is being mentored by Spider-Woman and Wolverine -- but when she follows in her investigative-reporter father's footsteps and begins tracking Covington, Spider-Girl must enlist Iron Man's help to understand what's at stake, how to fight it -- and if she's very lucky, how to recover a dear friend without ending up dead. Because there's a second Terrigen cocoon in New York, ticking like a time bomb, and it's about to go off. Acclaimed writer Warren Ellis reunites with Kelly Sue DeConnick for a delightfully demented dance through the Avengers roster! Collecting AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #21, #22.INH-23.INH and #24-25.

112 pages, $16.99.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR TPB

Written by ANDY LANNING, ALAN COWSILL, KIERON GILLEN, ROB WILLIAMS & GLENN DAKIN Penciled by RICH ELSON, DIETRICH SMITH, SIMON COLEBY, NICK ROCHE, BRENT ANDERSON, RONAN CLIQUET & GARY ERSKINE Cover by MARK BROOKS

Marvel UK's greatest heroes come together for the first time in 20 years to face a threat that could destroy the world! A troubling vision in Darkmoor Castle portends the horrible truth: The sinister MYS-Tech organization has returned! When MYS-Tech's magical cloning experiments are discovered, Dark Angel and the Knights of Pendragon have no choice but to return to action! Death's Head comes face to face with Death's Head II as they rally against MYS-Tech across time! The Supersoldiers take on MYS-Tech's army of Psycho Wraiths! And from beyond space and time, Motormouth, Killpower and the Warheads join the fight! Featuring Captain Britain, Pete Wisdom, Union Jack, Dai Thomas and a host of British heroes from Marvel UK's past, present and future! Collecting REVOLUTIONARY WAR: ALPHA #1, DARK ANGEL #1, KNIGHTS OF PENDRAGON #1, DEATH'S HEAD II #1, SUPERSOLDIERS #1, MOTORMOUTH#1, WARHEADS #1 and OMEGA #1.

184 pages, $24.99.

AMAZING X-MEN VOL. 1: THE QUEST FOR NIGHTCRAWLER TPB

Written by JASON AARON Penciled by ED MCGUINNESS Cover by ED MCGUINNESS

An amazing new era for the X-Men starts here, courtesy of superstars Jason Aaron and Ed McGuinness! Ever since Nightcrawler's death, the X-Men have been without their heart and soul. But after learning their friend may not be gone, after all, it's up to Wolverine, Storm, Beast, Iceman, Northstar and Firestar to find and bring back the fan-favorite fuzzy blue elf! Can the heroes save Nightcrawler's soul from his father, the evil Azazel, when they find themselves separated and split between Heaven and Hell? Pushed over the edge, the Beast gives into his savage side even as Nightcrawler rallies the X-Men to take on Azazel and his hellish hordes! Must one of the team make the ultimate sacrifice? Guest-starring Nightcrawler's mother, Mystique! Collecting AMAZING X-MEN (2013) #1-6.

136 pages, $17.99.

THOR: GOD OF THUNDER VOL. 2 -- GODBOMB TPB

Written by JASON AARON Penciled by JACKSON GUICE & ESAD RIBIC Cover by ESAD RIBIC

Somewhere at the end of the time, all the gods of the universe are enslaved, working to build a machine that will forever change the face of creation. What is the Godbomb? And what can Thor do to stop it? While Gorr's master plan continues to unfold, all hope for divinity is lost when Thor finds himself in chains alongside his fellow gods. And even as Gorr's dark origin is revealed, along with the truth behind his bloody quest to butcher the gods, three time-bending Thors unite to lead an army of slave gods in the fight against Gorr. But will it all be for naught as the clock ticks down and the massive Godbomb is triggered at last? And after the dust clears, what will be left of the universe's deities? Collecting THOR: GOD OF THUNDER #6-11.

136 pages, $19.99.

AVENGERS VOL. 3: PRELUDE TO INFINITY TPB

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN & NICK SPENCER Penciled by MIKE DEODATO JR. & STEFANO CASELLI Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

The buildup to the biggest cosmic event of all! Hyperion and Captain Universe begin the godlike education of the transformed Savage Land children. But when the High Evolutionary stakes his claim on the Children of the Sun, Hyperion learns the true cost of the decisions he's made -- and the techno-titan Terminus returns! Then, the prelude to Infinity begins as all of Earth's Origin Sites go active -- and the planet begins communicating with something much more ancient than humans. And when alien races fleeing an intergalactic terror crash to Earth, Captain Universe and Manifold must take a trip across the universe. But whatever happened to Ex Nihilo, Abyss, Starbrand and Nightmask? As the Avengers recruit more members to deal with the mounting threat, the Builders enter the Marvel Universe -- and INFINITY is upon us. Collecting AVENGERS (2012) #12-17.

152 pages, $19.99.

SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN VOL. 6: GOBLIN NATION TPB

Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & JAVIER RODRIGUEZ Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI

Since the start of DYING WISH, it has all been building to this! The so-called Superior Spider-Man has failed. The Green Goblin has taken control of New York's underworld, and it's all Otto Octavius' fault. Now, it's his responsibility to take the Goblin down. Win or lose, this will be Otto's greatest battle -- but as Phil Urich faces his last temptation and the members of the Spider-Slayer Squadron find themselves drafted into the Goblin Nation, Otto must weather a vicious assault on Spider-Island! And as the Goblin consumes New York in all-out war, Otto crosses a line he simply cannot uncross -- and a hero is reborn! The grand finale of the Superior Spider-Man saga is here, because there's only one man who can bring down the Goblin Nation -- and his name is Peter Parker! Collecting SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #27-31 and ANNUAL #2.

136 pages, $17.99.

ALL-NEW X-FACTOR VOL. 1: NOT BRAND X TPB

Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO Cover by JARED FLETCHER

X-Factor is back -- like never before! Serval Industries -- one of the world's most trusted names in electronics, and a leader in cutting-edge internet and weapons technology -- has just unveiled their newest contribution to society: the All-New X-Factor! Led by the mutant mistress of magnetism, Polaris, the team uses its corporate backing for the betterment of society. But with her half-brother Quicksilver, notorious thief Gambit and more by her side, can Polaris trust that her corporate masters really have good intentions? Especially when X-Factor is meant to help people, but one of their own holds a dark secret? (Hint: it's Gambit.) Be there as the team learns the sinister truth behind Techno Inc., takes on former friends Danger and Warlock, and more! Experience the All-New X-Factor -- brought to you by Serval Industries! Collecting ALL-NEW X-FACTOR #1-6.

136 pages, $17.99.

AVENGERS WORLD VOL. 1: A.I.M.PIRE TPB

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN & NICK SPENCER Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI Cover by JOHN CASSADAY

Earth's Mightiest Heroes have returned from the stars -- but new threats have emerged on the world they left behind, and the Avengers will be tested like never before. In one cataclysmic day, the face of the Marvel Universe will change forever -- and the fight for Earth's future will begin. Smasher, Sunspot and Cannonball find themselves trapped and prisoners of A.I.M.'s Scientist Supreme! Shang-Chi takes on the Gorgon in a fight to the death for control of the Hand! The City of the Dead will rise! Starbrand must confront the ghosts of his past! And three Avengers' lives depend on Manifold discovering his true destiny! Prepare for a globe-spanning epic of empires and armies, and the brave few who stand between them and us. The A.I.M. Empire has begun! Collecting AVENGERS WORLD #1-5 and material from ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE #1.

120 pages, $16.99.

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEADPOOL TPB

Written by CULLEN BUNN Penciled by RAMON ROSANAS Cover by JAY SHAW

Deadpool awakes from a food coma to find -- the zombie apocalypse has occurred! Now, can the Merc with a Mouth avoid becoming the Merc in their mouths?! Thrill to the sight of a hideous, rotting-fleshed monster shambling about the landscape -- and don't forget all the zombies he's fighting! (Get it? That first one referred Deadpool. Who says zombie horror comics can't have a little humor?) Cullen Bunn, writer of the fan-favorite Deadpool Killogy, brings us one of Deadpool's darkest tales ever -- and we're not just saying that because it's in black and white (and red)! You've been warned, my friends! So ring the dinner bell and nail shut the door as Deadpool takes on the ambulatory undead! Collecting NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEADPOOL #1-4.

96 pages, $16.99.

UNCANNY AVENGERS VOL. 2: THE APOCALYPSE TWINS TPB

Written by RICK REMENDER & GERRY DUGGAN Penciled by DANIEL ACUNA & ADAM KUBERT Cover by JOHN CASSADAY

The future begins in the past! It's an 11th century clash of the titans as Thor battles Apocalypse! The Avengers' ancestors are being hunted, with Rama-Tut and Kang pulling the strings, and only a young Thor can save his future companions! And in the present, the beginning of the end looms as the Apocalypse Twins debut! Why are they targeting the Celestials? What is their connection to Kang? And how is Thor responsible for their mighty power? Apocalypse's Ship attacks S.W.O.R.D., a Celestial meets a shocking fate, and the Four Horsemen of Death are unleashed! And as the Twins' new henchmen shatter the Uncanny Avengers, Wolverine discovers the Midnight City -- and immediately wishes he hadn't! When all hope dies, Ragnarok begins! Plus: Kang and the Apocalypse Twins enter the Age of Ultron! Collecting UNCANNY AVENGERS #6-11 and #8AU.

160 pages, $19.99.

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: MARVEL RARITIES VOL. 1 HC

Written by STAN LEE, LARRY LIEBER & ROY THOMAS with GERRY CONWAY Penciled by JACK KIRBY, GENE COLAN, WALLACE WOOD & LARRY LIEBER with GEORGE TUSKA, HOWARD PURCELL, SYD SHORES, TOM PALMER & FRANK GIACOIA Cover by LARRY LIEBER

That's right, True Believer! Because you demanded it, the Marvel Masterworks proudly bring you a collection of the rarest stories from the Marvel Age of Comics! Experience classic tales featuring mystic hero Dr. Droom, arch-villain Dr. Doom and the cosmic Watcher in one must-have Masterworks collection! Featuring some of the era's greatest talents -- Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas and Gene Colan -- it's a perfect Masterworks pedigree! This volume will also include a host of amazing extras from the 1960s peak of the Marvel Age -- original Marvel Merry Marching Society memorabilia; rare pinups, posters and prints; and more! It's the volume you've dreamed of, so reserve your copy today! Collecting material from AMAZING ADVENTURES (1961) #1-5, TALES OF SUSPENSE #49-58, SILVER SURFER (1968) #1-7, MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) #20 and #23, and ASTONISHING TALES (1970) #1-8.

344 pages, $75.

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 3 TPB

Written by STAN LEE with ROY THOMAS & AL HARTLEY Penciled by DON HECK & GENE COLAN with JACK KIRBY Cover by JACK KIRBY & RICHARD ISANOVE

The Iron Avenger returns, courtesy of Stan the Man and the Dynamo of Delineation, Don Heck! The men who "built" Tony Stark pit our hero against the undersea menace Attuma, the Dream-Maker and the Titanium Man in classics without compare! Then, after defining the series for nearly 30 issues, Don Heck passes the pencil to Gene "the Dean" Colan, whose lush illustrations take Iron Man to spectacular new heights! Colan and Lee plow straight into a who's who of villains when the Mandarin returns, Ultimo attacks, and Iron Man goes toe-to-toe with Namor the Sub-Mariner in one of Marveldom's earliest crossover epics! Collecting TALES OF SUSPENSE #66-83 and TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #82.

264 pages, $24.99.

MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY PRELUDE TPB

Written by DAN ABNETT, ANDY LANNING, MIKE FRIEDRICH, JIM STARLIN, STEVE ENGLEHART & BILL MANTLO Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES, DANIEL MIKAH GOVAR, JACK KIRBY, JIM STARLIN, STEVE GAN & SAL BUSCEMA

Prepare for Marvel Studios' newest big-screen blockbuster with these new stories taking place just before the film! Who is Nebula? What tragic events forged her unbreakable allegiance to her dark lord? And how does Korath the Pursuer fit in? Then, as Gamora begins her quest for the Orb, learn firsthand why she's considered the most dangerous woman in the universe! Plus: Relive the Guardians' solo debuts as Gamora and Star-Lord burst onto the scene, Drax and Iron Man take on Thanos, Rocket Raccoon meets the Hulk -- and Groot attempts to enslave Earth! Collecting MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY PRELUDE #1-2, MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY INFINITE COMIC #1, IRON MAN (1968) #55, STRANGE TALES (1951) #181, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #271, and material from TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #13 and MARVEL PREVIEW #4.

168 pages, $14.99.

MARVEL FIRSTS: THE 1980S VOL. 2 TPB

Written by BILL MANTLO, ROGER STERN, JOHN BYRNE, CHRIS CLAREMONT, JM DEMATTEIS, JIM SHOOTER, MARK GRUENWALD, ANN NOCENTI, DAVE COCKRUM, WALTER SIMONSON, STEVEN GRANT, BOB LAYTON, TOM DEFALCO, MARTHA THOMASES & PETER B. GILLIS Penciled by MARK GRUENWALD, BOB HALL, JOHN BYRNE, AL MILGROM, ALAN KUPPERBERG, MIKE MIGNOLA, MARK BADGER, ARTHUR ADAMS, DAVE COCKRUM, SAL BUSCEMA, MIKE ZECK, JACKSON GUICE, MARY WILSHIRE, TONY SALMONS, JOHN ROMITA JR. & BRENT ANDERSON Cover by VARIOUS

Marvel continues exploring the awesome '80s with a cornucopia of collector's item classics -- from the debuts of the West Coast Avengers and X-Factor, to solo spotlights for Spidey's amazing friends Iceman and Firestar, to the birth of a whole New Universe! As mutant mania takes hold, Kitty Pryde, Wolverine and the swashbuckling Nightcrawler grab a chance at glory! And Marvel's next big-screen icon, Rocket Raccoon, takes his bow alongside brave Balder, lucky Longshot, insatiable Galactus -- and the all-powerful Beyonder! Collecting QUESTPROBE #1, WEST COAST AVENGERS (1984) #1, KITTY PRYDE & WOLVERINE #1, ICEMAN (1984) #1, ROCKET RACCOON #1, GARGOYLE #1, SECRET WARS II #1, SQUADRON SUPREME #1, LONGSHOT #1, NIGHTCRAWLER (1985) #1, BALDER THE BRAVE #1, PUNISHER (1985) #1, X-FACTOR (1986) #1, FIRESTAR #1, DAKOTA NORTH #1, STAR BRAND #1, STRIKEFORCE: MORITURI #1 and material from EPIC ILLUSTRATED #26.

488 pages, $44.99.

OZ: OZMA OF OZ TPB

Written by ERIC SHANOWER Penciled by SKOTTIE YOUNG Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG

Dorothy is back, and she's not in Kansas anymore. But she's not in Oz, either! L. Frank Baum's magical world comes to life once again as Dorothy Gale takes yet another unexpected trip to a mystical, faraway land. This time, Dorothy winds up in the land of Ev --where she meets new friends such as Tik-Tok the mechanical man and Billina, perhaps the cleverest chicken you'll ever encounter. Dorothy will have to face the wicked Nome King, who's imprisoned Ev's royal family -- but luckily has help from her Oz friends, including the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the new Queen of Oz, the lovely Ozma! But can even their combined might win the day and see Dorothy back home? Find out in Marvel's third amazing series adapting the L. Frank Baum classics! Collecting OZMA OF OZ #1-8.

200 pages, $19.99.

MARVEL BOY TPB

Written by GRANT MORRISON Penciled by J.G. JONES Cover by J.G. JONES

Boy vs. world! The living weapon of an alien empire with seemingly limitless power, the young Kree footsoldier Noh-Varr is a rebel with a cause: After his wounded warship crash lands in the woods of New Jersey, he is taken captive by an insidious Earth human who covets Kree technology -- a move that will provide far more than the bad guy bargained for when Marvel Boy fights back! But will the Earth be prepared for its newest protector? Collecting MARVEL BOY #1-6.

160 pages, $15.99.

AVENGERS: THE LEGACY OF THANOS TPB

Written by ROGER STERN & JOHN BYRNE Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA & JOHN BYRNE Cover by KERRY GAMMILL

When Monica Rambeau, the new Captain Marvel, visits Thanos' abandoned starship, she ends up the unwitting -- and unwilling -- guest of space pirate Nebula. Planning to conquer the Skrull Galaxy, Nebula just might be the granddaughter of Thanos himself! If Cap's teammates back on Earth can topple the towering Terminus in the Savage Land, they'll be drawn into Nebula's interstellar conflict -- but this time, the Avengers will fight on the side of the Skrulls! Get ready for a cosmic classic as the flame-haired Firelord and the all-mighty Beyonder enter the fray. And it's a small universe when the Fantastic Four appear -- but can even two teams of heroes prevent the biggest shakeup in Skrull history? Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #255-261 and ANNUAL #14, and FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #19.

256 pages, $34.99.

GALACTUS THE DEVOURER TPB

Written by LOUISE SIMONSON Penciled by JON J MUTH & JOHN BUSCEMA Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA

His name strikes terror throughout the universe: Galactus, the devourer of worlds! But now, the godlike Galactus' unceasing hunger has driven him mad -- and he has come to destroy the Earth! As Marvel's greatest heroes face the ultimate cosmic threat, the Silver Surfer must again become Galactus' herald -- and target other worlds for annihilation! Can the sky-rider save his monstrous master from himself, or will the unbalanced Galactus devour all he surveys? Get ready for never-before-revealed shocking secrets behind the origins of both Galactus and the Silver Surfer -- and prepare yourself for the most unexpected death of all! Don't miss this universe-spanning adventure, illustrated by legendary Silver Surfer artists John Buscema and Jon J Muth! Featuring the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Starjammers, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard and more! Collecting GALACTUS THE DEVOURER #1-6.

184 pages, $24.99.

NOVA CLASSIC VOL. 3 TPB

Written by MARV WOLFMAN Penciled by CARMINE INFANTINO, JOHN BUSCEMA, KEITH POLLARD, SAL BUSCEMA & JOHN BYRNE Cover by CARMINE INFANTINO

Nova's sensational '70s series comes to a close, but that's not the end of his story! Nova faces the Corruptor, Diamondhead and Dr. Sun before blasting into space to tackle the Sphinx! But when the shape-shifting Skrulls attack, old enemies must ally to survive -- and when Xandar's Queen Adora begs the Fantastic Four for help, the stage is set for a cosmic battle across time and space! The Sphinx is ready to conquer the world, and Mr. Fantastic knows of only one opponent who can stop him: Galactus! But with the FF rapidly aging thanks to a Skrull weapon, do the heroes have enough time left to find him? And will Nova and the Champions of Xandar be able to save their adoptive planet from the Skrull armada? Collecting NOVA (1976) #20-25, and FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #204-206 and #208-214.

304 pages, $34.99.

AVENGERS EPIC COLLECTION: JUDGMENT DAY TPB

Written by ROGER STERN, BOB HARRAS, TOM DEFALCO, DAVID MICHELINIE & STEVE ENGLEHART Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA, BOB HALL, MARC SILVESTRI, KEITH POLLARD & AL MILGROM Cover by BOB HALL

Roger Stern's fan-favorite run comes to a celestial conclusion! For the life of Hercules, the Avengers must storm the very gates of Olympus and take on an entire pantheon of all-powerful Greek Gods! Do our heroes stance a snowball's chance in Tartarus? Then, Magneto's on trial, and he needs all the help he can get! The X-Men aren't sure what his scheme is, but they're positive they don't want the Avengers and the Soviet Super-Soldiers to find out before they do! It's three-way warfare as the world watches, with the Master of Magnetism's freedom -- and conscience -- as the prize! Plus: Jarvis stands alone, and Dr. Doom conquers the world! Guest starring the West Coast Avengers! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #278-285 and ANNUAL #16, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #27: EMPEROR DOOM, X-MEN VS. AVENGERS #1-4, and WEST COAST AVENGERS ANNUAL #2.

464 pages, $34.99.

DEVIL DINOSAUR BY JACK KIRBY: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION TPB

Written by JACK KIRBY Penciled by JACK KIRBY Cover by JACK KIRBY

The adventures of a boy and his dinosaur! At the dawn of human evolution, during a time when primitive man co-existed with the dinosaurs that dominated the Earth, a unique friendship is born -- a friendship that may be the only thing that can save mankind! Meet Moon Boy and his Tyrannosaurus pal -- the red-skinned Devil Dinosaur -- as they face off against giant spiders, enormous ants, and rampaging dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes! And don't forget the Small Folk, led by the warlord Seven Scars, who rejected Moon Boy for befriending the fearsome Devil -- and who aim to dominate the forest by force! Throw in aliens from outer space, and you've got a timeless romp through the ages -- delivered courtesy of the imagination of Jack "King" Kirby! Collecting DEVIL DINOSAUR #1-9.

184 pages, $19.99.

INVADERS CLASSIC: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 1 TPB

Written by ROY THOMAS Penciled by FRANK ROBBINS, DICK AYERS, RICH BUCKLER, DON HECK, JIM MOONEY, ALEX SCHOMBURG, DON RICO, LEE ELIAS & SAL BUSCEMA Cover by FRANK ROBBINS

Published in the 1970s, set in the 1940s, INVADERS was Marvel's best and brightest retro revival of the Golden Age heroes of World War II -- and now, the entire series is collected across two massive volumes! Captain America, the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner, plus scrappy sidekicks Bucky and Toro, first banded together when the United States entered WWII! Relive the heroes' untold tales as they face the evil Axis powers; fall under the Red Skull's spell; and battle U-Man, Baron Blood, Master Man, Warrior Woman, the three-in-one Agent Axis and more! Plus: the debuts of Spitfire, Union Jack and the Liberty Legion! The return of genuine GA villains not seen in decades! And a time-bending crossover with the Avengers! Collecting GIANT-SIZE INVADERS #1, INVADERS (1975) #1-22 and ANNUAL #1, MARVEL PREMIERE #29-30, and AVENGERS (1963) #71.

512 pages, $39.99.

MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 6 DIGEST

Written by JOE CARAMAGNA Featuring screen-capture images from MARVEL'S ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN The smash Disney XD hit webs its way right out of your TV When the villainous Nightmare plunges New York into a deep sleep, Spider-Man and Dr. Strange must face their own worst fears to break the spell! Spidey meets the Guardians of the Galaxy when he travels into deep space to save Earth from Michael Korvac and the Chitauri! Nick Fury gets fed up with the damage done during Spidey's fights and puts the web-slinger on cleanup duty! Enter the super-hero cleanup company Damage Control! When the Juggernaut attacks, Spider-Man must beat the unbeatable foe -- while also completing his science project! Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #21-24.

88 pages, $9.99.

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