MARVEL COMICS Solicitations for OCTOBER 2012


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OCTOBER 2012

Uncanny Avengers #1

Written By: Rick Remender

Art By: John Cassaday

Cover By: John Cassaday

Variant Covers By: Adi Garnov, Daniel Acuna, Skottie Young and two more to be announced!

Description: ALL NEW ONGOING! The greatest era of the Marvel Universe starts here! From the ashes of AvX an all-new, all-different Avengers assemble!

Captain America begins his quest to create a sanctioned Avengers unit comprised of Avengers and X-Men, humans and mutants working together, so why is Professor Xavier’s dream more at risk than ever?

The first attack of the most loathsome villain in history will quake the Marvel Universe forever!

The funeral of one of Marvel’s greatest heroes!

32 pages, $3.99.

Thanos: Son of Titan #1

Written By: Joe Keatinge

Art By: Rich Elson

Cover By: Ed McGuinness

Variant Cover By: Marko Djurdjevic

Description: Find out the story behind the biggest surprise cameo from the Avengers movie!

Learn the brutal, violent secrets behind the galaxy’s greatest villain courtesy of Joe Keatinge (Glory). and Rich Elson!

It’s called the Marvel “Universe” for a reason.

32 pages, $2.99.

Avengers #31

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Brandon Peterson

Cover By: Brandon Peterson

Susan G. Komen Variant Cover By: Pasqual Ferry

DescriptionEND TIMES STARTS HERE!

The final explosive arc for long-term Avengers writer Brian Michael Bendis.

While the Avengers deal with the fallout from AVX, Tony Stark intercepts the signal…a signal that may lead the Avengers into the arms of one of their dearest friends…or their greatest enemies.

32 pages, $3.99.

Avengers #32

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Mike Mayhew

Cover By: Brandon Peterson

Description: END TIMES CONTINUES!

The Avengers follow the signal trail to one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in Avengers history…and a shocking reveal that will leave the internet abuzz!

32 pages, $3.99.

New Avengers #31

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Michael Gaydos

Cover By: Mike Deodato

Description: END TIMES HAVE ARRIVED!

The final explosive arc for long-time Avengers writer Brian Michael Bendis.

Now that the New Avengers have sacrificed all they had to fight the Phoenix, many are asking hard questions: Is it time for New Avengers to call it quits?

Meanwhile, one of the New Avengers deadliest foes hatches his elaborate plot for revenge!

32 pages, $3.99.

New Avengers #32

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Carlos Pacheco

Cover By: Mike Deodato

Description: END TIMES CONTINUES!

The New Avengers are thrown into disarray as one of their deadliest enemies has returned.

Many hard and permanent choices need to be made in this final arc of the New Avengers saga.

32 pages, $3.99.

Secret Avengers #32

Written By: Rick Remender

Art By: Matteo Scalera

Cover By: Arthur Adams

Description: The Abyss spreads. The new Masters of Evil being their invasion.

A traitor amidst the Avengers revealed. A friendship forever shattered. An Avenger quits.

A shocking death that will destroy the team.

32 pages, $3.99.

Secret Avengers #33

Written By: Rick Remender

Art By: Andy Kuhn

Cover By: Arthur Adams

Description: THE RISE OF THE DESCENDANTS part 1

THE RISE OF THE DESCENDANTS BEGINS HERE! The event that will devastate the lives of the Secret Avengers!

Descendants siege on Avengers Lighthouse station!

Father launches his invasion. Can the Marvel Universe survive the plague of contagious robotic evolution?

A terrible new Avenger’s foe is born: Beware the bite of The Black Ant!

32 pages, $3.99.

Avengers Assemble #8

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Mark Bagley

Cover By: Mark Bagley

Description: Bagley and Bendis’ Final Issue!

The explosive conclusion to the Avengers’ cosmic odyssey!

Will the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy be able to stop Thanos from his quest to make Earth the throne world of his new empire?

The explosive fallout of the storyline will change one of the Avengers’ lives forever as a brand-new Marvel initiative spins out of this bombastic series.

32 pages, $3.99.

Avengers Academy #38

Written By: Christos Gage

Art By: Tom Grummett

Cover By: Giuseppe Camuncoli

Description: Guest-starring the staff & students of WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN!

Because you demanded it: the flag football game between Avengers Academy and the Jean Grey School!

32 pages, $2.99.

Dark Avengers #182

Written By: Jeff Parker

Art By: Neil Edwards

Cover By: John Tyler Christopher

Description: IT HAD TO HAPPEN: THE DARK AVENGERS V. THE THUNDERBOLTS!

But who can the Thunderbolts call on to knock down the Dark Avengers? THE ORIGINAL JUGGERNAUT, CAIN MARKO!

32 pages, $2.99.

Hawkeye #3

Written By: Matt Fraction

Art By: David Aja

Cover By: David Aja

Description: What is the Vagabond Code?

Barton and Bishop mean Double the Hawkeye…and Double the trouble.

Fraction and Aja are back with a chase that will blow not only your mind, but several your ancestors’ minds as well.

32 pages, $2.99.

Marvel Universe vs. The Avengers #1

Written B y: Jonathan Maeberry

Art By: Leandro Fernandez

Cover By: Aaron Kuder

Description: In MARVEL UNIVERSE VS THE PUNISHER we journeyed through the ruins of our world.

In the Bram Stoker Award-nominated MARVEL UNIVERSE vs. WOLVERINE we witnessed the fall.

MARVEL UNIVERSE VS THE AVENGERS is the war. Some worlds can’t be saved. All worlds can be avenged.

32 pages, $3.99.

Avenging Spider-Man Annual #1

Written By: Rob Williams

Art By: Brad Walker

Cover By: Patch Zircher

Description: It’s a Two-Fisted shot of Avenging action as your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man goes toe-to-toe with the Ever Lovin’ Blue Eyed Thing!

Rob Williams (DARK WOLVERINE) and Brad Walker (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) team up for mayhem, mind-control and melees in the Mighty Marvel Manner!

40 pages, $3.99.

Avenging Spider-Man #13

Written By: Kevin Shinick

Art By: Aaron Kuder

Cover By: Shane Davis

Description: Spidey goes from high school to… prison?!

Featuring: The single most awesome super villain team-up: Deadpool and Hypno-Hustler!

Plus: A twisted twist of an ending!

32 pages, $4.99.

Amazing Spider-Man #695 & 696

Written By: Dan Slott and Christos Gage

Art By: Giuseppe Camuncoli

Cover By: Steve McNiven

ISSUE #695: DANGER ZONE Part 1

Description: Dark times are coming for Peter Parker and change is closer than you even fear.

As we aim headlong to ASM #700, The Kingpin’s latest plan turns one of Spider-Man’s greatest strengths against him.

Hobgoblin is back…but his days may be numbered as the past sharpens its blades.

ISSUE #696: DANGER ZONE Part 2

Description: GOBLINS GO TO WAR…and Peter Parker is caught dead-center!

32 pages, $3.99.

Ultimate Comics X-Men #17 & 18

Written By: Brian Wood

Art By: Carlo Barberi

Cover By: Dave Johnson

Description: The Mutant Resistance Army continues to grow. Can Kitty control it?

Master Mold Vs. The X-Men

The shocking conclusion to UNITED WE STAND and bold new beginning for the team!

32 pages, $3.99.

Ultimate Comics Ultimates #17

Written By: Sam Humphries

Art By: Luke Ross

Cover By: Michael Komarck

Description: UNITED WE STAND CONTINUES!!!

Captain America, Thor and Iron Man battle the forces ripping America apart!

Ultimate Hydra vs. Ultimate S.H.I.E.L.D.

Revealed! The secret weapon that could tip the balance…forever!

32 pages, $3.99.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #16

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: TBD

Cover By: Jorge Molina

Description: UNITED WE STAND CONCLUSION

Will Miles become a member of the Ultimates?!

32 pages, $3.99.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #16.1

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: David Marquez

Cover By: Sara Pichelli

Description: The Daily Bugle is on the hunt to find out everything they can about the new Spider-Man

What they discover will surprise them, you…and him!

32 pages, $2.99.

Winter Soldier #12

Written By: Ed Brubaker

Art By: Butch Guice

Cover By: Steve Epting

Description: Part 3 of WIDOW HUNT

This month – guest-starring Wolverine!

32 pages, $2.99.

Captain America and Black Widow #638

Written By: Cullen Bunn

Art By: Francesco Francavilla

Cover By: Francesco Francavilla

Description: Venemma Multiversal has sent Cap and Black Widow on a wild goose chase through countless worlds.

Cap and Widow battle corporate-sponsored alien war machines!

And that’s not even the strangest thing that happens this issue…!!

32 pages, $2.99.

Captain America #18

Written By: Ed Brubaker and Cullen Bunn

Art By: Scot Eaton

Cover By: Steve Epting

Susan G. Komen Variant Cover By: Dale Keown

Description: The Omega Madbombs have been unleashed, and no one is safe!

Agent 13 and Dum Dum Dugan duke it out with Baron Zemo in the depths of space!

Captain America tackles Codename: Bravo and Queen Hydra with the fate of the world in the balance…But first he has to fight his way through an army of Discordians!

32 pages, $3.99.

Captain America #19

Written By: Ed Brubaker and Cullen Bunn

Art By: Steve Epting

Final Issue Variant Cover Also Available

Description: END OF AN ERA!

Steve Epting returns for the grand finale of Ed Brubaker’s EPIC RUN on Captain America, and the end of an era!

32 pages, $3.99.

The Mighty Thor #21

Written By: Matt Fraction

Art By: Alan Davis

Susan G. Komen Variant Cover By: Mike Perkins

Description: EVERYTHING BURNS FINALE!

The War against Surtur crushes Thor, literally!

Hela and Loki make their move!

Can the All-Mother save the Nine Realms?

32 pages, $3.99.

The Mighty Thor #22

Written By: Matt Fraction

Art By: Barry Kitson

Cover By: Pasqual Ferry

Final Issue Variant Cover Also Available

Description: END OF AN ERA! EVERYTHING BURNS AFTERMATH

THE FINAL ISSUE…!

After all the blood and thunder that’s rocked the nine realms someone has to pay.

It will probably be Thor, the only Asgardian brave enough to face…THE DOOM RING.

Who dares judge a god? Just wait and see who shows up…

32 pages, $3.99.

Journey into Mystery #645

Written By: Kieron Gillen

Art By: Stephanie Hans

Cover By: Stephanie Hans

Description: EVERYTHING BURNS AFTERMATH

Kieron Gillen bids farewell to the cast of JIM!

“Why Did Loki Do It? No One Knows.” Until now.

The critically acclaimed epic reaches its climax as Loki’s future and past collide and nothing will ever be the same again.

32 pages, $2.99.

Incredible Hulk #15

Written By: Jason Aaron

Art By: Jefte Palo

Cover By: Ed McGuinness

Final Issue Variant Cover Also Available

Description: FINAL ISSUE!

HULK: UNITED concludes!!!

HULK VS. DOOM-BOTS!!!

32 pages, $3.99.

Invincible Iron Man #526

Written By: Matt Fraction

Art By: Salvador Larroca

Cover By: Salvador Larroca

Collage Variant By: Pascal Garcin

Susan G. Komen Variant Cover By: Paul Renaud

Description: TONY and STANE versus MANDARIN for all the marbles!

RESCUE and IRON MAN 2.0 versus HAMMER!

32 pages, $2.99.

Invincible Iron Man #527

Written By: Matt Fraction

Art By: Salvador Larroca

Cover By: Salvador Larroca

Final Issue Variant Cover Also Available

Description: END OF AN ERA!

Who lives? Who dies? Who wins? Who loses?

More importantly: what’s next for Tony Stark and Iron Man? You won’t believe it until you read it!

32 pages, $3.99.

Defenders #11

Written By: Matt Fraction

Art By: Jamie McKelvie

Cover By: Terry Dodson

Description: WHAT are the Death Celestials?

WHY do they want to destroy EVERYTHING?

HOW can the Defenders even HOPE to stop them?

32 pages, $3.99.

Fantastic Four #611

Written By: Jonathan Hickman

Art By: Ryan Stegman

Cover By: Ryan Stegman

Susan G. Komen Variant Cover By: John Tyler Christopher

Final Issue Variant Cover Also Available

Description: FINAL ISSUE!

Jonathan Hickman’s groundbreaking run comes to an end in this climactic issue!

32 pages, $2.99.

FF #23

Written By: Jonathan Hickman

Art By: Nick Dragotta

Cover By: Kalman Androsofzsky

Final Issue Variant Cover Also Available

Description: FINAL ISSUE!

Jonathan Hickman wraps up his tenure as Old Franklin teaches Young Franklin “How To Be A God!”

32 pages, $2.99.

Daredevil #19

Written By: Mark Waid

Art By: Chris Samnee

Cover By: Paolo Rivera

Description: The streets of New York run red with blood!

Matt’s mind unravels as the Coyote creates chaos!

32 pages, $2.99.

Daredevil: End of Days #1

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack

Art By: Klaus Janson and Bill Sienkiewicz

Cover By: Alex Maleev

Variant Cover By: David Mack

Collage Variant By: Pascal Garin

Variant Cover By: TBA

Description: Revealed at last…how it ends for the Man without Fear!

In the near future, investigative reporter Ben Urich has one last story to write: what was Matt Murdock’s the final secret?

A story years in the making brought to you by some of the greatest creators in Daredevil history!

40 pages, $2.99.

Marvel Zombie Halloween

Written By: Fred Van Lente

Art By: Alessandro Vitti

Cover By: Francesco Francavilla

Description: Trick or treat, give the Marvel Zombies your brains to eat!

Fred Van Lente, writer of fan-fave MARVEL ZOMBIES 3 and 4, returns to the freaky franchise for its first ever Halloween one-shot special!

32 pages, $3.99.

Space Punisher #4

Written By: Frank Tieri

Art By: Mark Texeria

Cover By: Mark Texeria

Description: The Punisher kills everything… IN SPACE!

32 pages, $2.99.

Spaceknights #1

Written By: Jim Starlin and Chris Batista

Art By: Chris Batista

Cover By: Chris Batista

Description: The planet Galador rebuilds its elite defense force, recruiting a new generation of Spaceknights!

Can Balin and Tristan, sons of legendary Spaceknight Starshine, live up to the legend of their family name?

Collecting SPACEKNIGHTS (2000) #1-2.

48 pages, $3.99.

Captain Marvel #5 & 6

Written By: Kelly Sue Deconnick

Art By: Emma Rios

Cover By: Terry Dodson

Susan G. Komen Variant Cover By: Joe Quinones

Issue #5

Carol lives every 99ers dream! Toe-to-toe with some of best pilots in American history!

Captain Marvel turned thief?!

Issue #6 A battle through time! The shocking conclusion!

Guest appearance by the classic Captain Marvel, Mar-Vell!

And an All-New Captain Marvel?!

32 pages, $2.99.

Dark Tower: The gunslinger – The Man in Black #5

Written By: Peter David

Art By: Alex Maleev

Cover By: Alex Maleev

Description: “Not an end, but the end of the beginning!”

The Man in Black’s identity is finally revealed to Roland!

The captivating conclusion to the adaptation of Stephen King’s celebrated novel!

32 pages, $3.99.

Dexter #1

Written By: Jeff Lindsay

Art By: Dalibor Talajic

Cover By: TBD

Variant Cover By: TBA

Description: Dexter Morgan is not just an above-average forensic blood spatter expert. He’s also Miami’s friendly neighborhood crime-fighting serial killer!

But Dexter’s “killing” streak gets put on hold, as he find himself trapped in a sticky situation at his high school reunion!

The Skid Row Slasher, Miami’s newest serial killer, is racking up quite the body count. The rookie is giving good ol’ Dexter a run for his money.

And Dexter’s problems are only beginning to multiply as his Dark Passenger, Dexter’s inner voice, screams for a little murderous fun to feed the need!

32 pages, $3.99.

Marvel Universe: Ultimate Spider-Man #7

Written By: Jacob Semahn and Clay McLeod Chapman

Art By: Nuno Plati and Ramon Bachs

Cover By: Ty Templeton

Description: The smash Disney XD hit webs its way right out of your TV!

It’s Halloween gone haywire! Can Spidey stop the costumed chaos?

And then! Can Spider-Man save Peter Parker’s greatest enemy from being held hostage in a hostile high school haunting?

32 pages, $2.99.

Marvel Universe Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes #7

Written By: Chris Yost and Elliott Kalan

Art By: Chris Jones and Adam Dekraker

Cover By: Khoi Pham

Description: Disney XD’s smash hit leaps off your screen and into your hands!

When the Microverse gets manic, the Wasp steps up to show it’s not the size of the hero in the fight but the size of the fight in the hero!

Then, Iron Man must defend Stark Enterprises against the Unscrupulous Unicorn, while fending off a festering flu virus!

32 pages, $2.99.

Fairies Magazine #9

Description: This issue of Disney Princess Magazine is full of magical stories, a collectible pull-out poster, activities, games and much, much more. Great for any princess.

44 pages, $4.99.

Cars Magazine #9

Description: This issue of the magazine contains brand new stories, classic adventures, puzzles, a pull-out poster, games and more.

44 pages, $4.99.

Marvel Super Heroes #4

Description: Marvel Super Heroes Magazine invites families to bring home the “Mighty Marvel Universe”!

36 pages, $4.99.

Disney Junior Magazine #9

Description: This issue of Disney Junior Magazine includes stories, games, puzzles, counting and coloring activities.

32 pages, $2.99. 44 pages, $4.99.

Phineas & Ferb Magazine #13

Description: Phineas and Ferb is the official magazine of the hit TV show on the Disney Channel.

52 pages, $4.99.

Princess Magazine #9

Description: Join Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Tiana from Princess and the Frog, Belle from Beauty & the Beast, Aurora from Sleeping Beauty and other Disney Princesses in this enchanting magazine.

36 pages, $7.99.

Muppets #4

Written By: Roger Langridge

Art By: Roger Langridge and Kawaii Creative Studio

Cover By: Elisabetta Melaranci and Gianluca Barone

Description: The four-part Muppet Show story “The Four Seasons” – for the first time in print

It’s time for the holidays at the Muppet Theatre, and everyone is getting into the spirit of the season!

The Swedish Chef causes chaos in the kitchen when he tries to make his special Christmas dessert!

Kermit and Piggy exchange holiday gifts!

Gonzo introduces his new performing protégé!

32 pages, $2.99.

Road to OZ #2

Written By: Eric Shanower

Art By: Skottie Young

Cover By: Skottie Young

Description: The King of the talking foxes magically transforms poor Button-Bright, and when Dorothy and her friends protest, he refuses to undo the transformation, leaving the boy trapped in an unwanted form.

Daughter of the Rainbow falls to Earth, lost and alone, forced to dance just to keep warm.

Who will get an invitation to the most lavish celebration ever known, the birthday party of Ozma of Oz?

32 pages, $2.99.

First X-Men #3

Written By: Christos Gage

Art By: Neal Adams

Cover By: Neal Adams

Variant Cover By: TBA

Description: Meet the scariest new X-villain- VIRUS!

Namor is recruited to be part of the FIRST X-MEN.

Legend Neal Adams and fan-favorite Christos Gage continue the premiere X-Men mini of 2012!

32 pages, $3.99.

Wolverine #314 & 315

Written By: Cullen Bunn

Art By: Paul Pelletier

Cover By: Michael Del Mundo

Susan G. Komen Variant Cover By: Ben Ang (#315)

Issue #314

Description: All new jumping on point!

How is Wolverine connected to the secret society known as the Covenant?

Issue #315

Description: Wolverine vs. Murderous Lion in a no-holds barred Kung-Fu throwdown!

Martial arts, super science, and sorcery–Melita uncovers the secrets of the Covenant.

Who is the Dreaming Maiden… and why does the mysterious Covenant want her dead?

32 pages, $3.99.

X-Men #37

Written By: Brian Wood

Art By: David Lopez

Cover By: David Lopez

Description: Meet the last living Proto-Mutant!

The Storm-Cyclops divide widens as the team starts to unravel

Colossus has his own agenda…will he leave the team to pursue it?

32 pages, $3.99.

Age of Apocalypse #8

Written By: Dave Lapham

Art By: Renato Arlem

Cover By: Kris Anka

Description: Can the X-Terminated get the information they need from Dr. Doom to defeat Weapon Omega?

Deadeye may be able to help…

32 pages, $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men #55

Written By: Marjorie Liu

Art By: Mike Perkins

Cover By: Phil Noto

Description: Hatchitech weapons start showing up around the globe, and civilians are caught in the crossfire

The team must make a decision…take down Hatchi or save Karma!

32 pages, $3.99.

X-Factor #245

Written By: Peter David

Art By: Leonard Kirk

Cover By: David Yardin

Description: “BREAKING POINTS” Conclusion!

In the last of five issues that will change the face of X-FACTOR forever, two characters find their lives irrevocably altered.

When the smoke clears, the team’s roster will be nearly halved…

32 pages, $2.99.

Uncanny X-Men #20

Written By: Kieron Gillen

Art By: Carlos Pacheco

Cover By: Carlos Pacheco

Susan G. Komen Variant Cover By: Dave Marquez

Description: The fallout of AVX is here!

We can’t tell you anything without spoiling AVX!

32 pages, $3.99.

Gambit #4

Written By: James Asmus

Art By: Clay Mann

Cover By: Clay Mann

Description: The world-shaking conclusion of the first arc of Gambit’s new ongoing series!

Cursed by an ancient artifact, betrayed by his only ally, and staring down a Guatemalan god monster accidentally loosed on Earth, it’s going to take all of Gambit’s cunning to win the day this time!

32 pages, $2.99.

Wolverine & The X-Men #18 & 19

Written By: Jason Aaron

Art By: Nick Bradshaw and Steven Sanders

Covers By: Nick Bradshaw

Description: The second year of the most talked-about new X-Book starts here!

One of the students is on death’s door and the faculty must 1) try to keep them alive and 2) find who did it!

With one of the teachers on the outs, a new one must be hired. Who will it be?

Who is the new student at the school?

32 pages, $3.99.

Deadpool #62 & 63

Written By: Daniel Way

Art By: Ale Garza

Cover By: Dave Johnson

Description: Deadpool’s nemeses take their revenge!

Wade comes to a terrible realization!

Daniel Way’s epic run comes to a head!

32 pages, $2.99.

New Mutants #50

Written By: Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning

Art By: TBD

Cover By: John Tyler Christopher

Description: FINAL ISSUE!

It’s time to raise a glass to Dani Moonstar, Sunspot, Cipher, Warlock, Sunspot and X-Man in this series-ending issue!

32 pages, $2.99.

X-Treme X-Men #5

Written By: Greg Pak

Art By: Paco Diaz

Cover By: Kalman Andrasofszky

Description: The Xavier Gang attacks!

Dazzler versus Cyclops, the most deadly gunslinger in the West!

Will the team be able to save this reality, or will they have to leave it behind to make the jump to the next one?

32 pages, $2.99.

X-Men Legacy #275

Written By: Christos Gage

Art By: David Baldeon

Cover By: Mark Brooks

Description: The end of an era!

Last issue, Magneto made Rogue a daunting offer. In this FINAL ISSUE of X-MEN: LEGACY, Rogue faces the repercussions of her decision!

32 pages, $2.99.

Uncanny X-Force #32

Written By: Rick Remender

Art By: Phil Noto

Cover By: Jerome Opena

Description: FINAL EXECUTION nears its brutal finish!

X-Force finally faces the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants all together!

32 pages, $3.99.

Wolverine: MAX #1

Written By: Jason Starr

Art By: Connor Willumson

Cover By: Jock

Variant Cover By: TBA

Description: All-new ongoing series!

Your favorite X-Man done the way you wanted to see him, in a no-holds-barred MAX series!

Written by award-winning crime novelist Jason Starr (PUNISHER MAX, The Chill)

In modern-day Tokyo, Logan gets pulled into a terrorist’s plot…or was he the target all along?

A new look at Wolverine’s past!

32 pages, $3.99.

Untold Tales of Punisher MAX #5

Written By: Skottie Young

Art By: TBD

Cover By: Mike Del Mundo

Description: The Punisher learns the hard way that vigilanteism only breeds more vigilantes when the ten-year-old son of one of his victims decides to take revenge on the man who killed his father.

32 pages, $3.99.

Hit-Girl#4

Written By: Mark Millar

Art By: John Romita Jr.

Cover By: John Romita Jr.

Variant Cover By: Geoff Darrow

Sketch Variant Cover By: John Romita Jr and Tom Palmer

Description: Mindy finally gets an ultimatum: No more Hit-Girl or else. But when danger lands on her doorstep, Hit-Girl may face her biggest challenge yet: not spilling blood on the living room carpet. Meanwhile, Red Mist lives out his Bruce Wayne fantasy abroad. A limited edition variant by Geof Darrow will be released for this issue.

32 pages, $2.99.

Powers: The Bureau #2

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Michael Avon Oeming

Cover By: Michael Avon Oeming

Description: Another explosive chapter in this Eisner Award-winning series! Both Walker and Pilgrim are now FBI agents, and they’re faced with a case so outrageous and so dangerous it will take more than just their expertise to solve. This all-new, all-different series focusing on federal powers crimes is a perfect jumping-on point for new readers. Plus: a new, never-award-winning POWERS letter column!

40 pages, $3.95.

Kick-Ass 2 TPB

Written By: Mark Millar

Art By: John Romita Jr.

Cover By: John Romita Jr.

Description: David Lizewski has taken a horrifying and exhilarating plunge. Armed with minimal combat training and a pair of batons, he donned a mask and set out to become a real super hero, Kick-Ass. And he succeeded. Wildly. Kick-Ass and ‘tween black belt Hit-Girl took on the Mafia — and won. The idea went viral. Suddenly, it became fashionable to put on a costume. Everyone wanted to be a super hero. The next logical step for Kick-Ass? Join a super-hero team. But Kick-Ass’ former ally, Red Mist, thinks heroes are passé. Red Mist will be the world’s most notorious super villain. When he targets Kick-Ass’ family, can Kick-Ass stop Red Mist and his team of villains? And when the conflict becomes a massive-scale riot in Times Square, can Kick-Ass survive being a hero? Collecting KICK-ASS 2 #1-7.

208 pages, $19.99.

Supercrooks Premiere HC

Written By: Mark Millar and Nacho Vigalondo

Art By: Leinil Francis Yu

Cover By: Leinil Francis Yu

Description: When the market is flooded with competition, and the authorities are always on your tail, what’s an all-American super villain to do? Go to Spain, of course! Johnny Bolt convinces his villainous pals to pull off one last heist in the land of bullfighting and churros — but will culture shock get to them before the policia do? And when Johnny’s target is revealed as the Bastard, the greatest super villain of all time, things go horribly wrong — but it’s too late to turn back. A massive secret in the American super-hero community might just work in their favor — and if the Supercrooks can survive, it will mean an enormous payday! From the writer who brought you KICK-ASS and the artist of SUPERIOR and SECRET INVASION! Collecting SUPERCROOKS #1-4.

112 page, $19.99.

Brilliant Vol.1 Premiere HC

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Mark Bagley

Cover By: Mark Bagley

Description: The first creator-owned book by ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN co-creators Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley, BRILLIANT tells the story of a handful of college-age geniuses who challenge each other to solve the mystery of superpowers. Can the best and brightest change science fiction into science fact? And if so, how will the world at large react? BRILLIANT is a thriller of the highest order. It is a story of how true power can either destroy or protect the strongest of friendships. It is the story of how the world will react when our true potential is finally unlocked. Collecting BRILLIANT #1-7.

160 pages, $19.99.

Marvel Masterworks: Captain America Vol. 2 TPB

Written By: Stan Lee with Roy Thomas

Art By: Jack Kirby with Gil Kane and Jack Sparling

Cover By: Jack Kirby and Richard Isanove

Description: Strap on your shield, and prepare for a barrage of Stan and Jack’s best! It’s page after page of Captain America classics from the Marvel Masterworks! Take a front-row seat as Cap goes head-to-head with the likes of the Super-Adaptoid, the robotic creation with the combined powers of the entire Avengers; cast your vote in the court of public opinion when the Red Skull attempts to convince the people of America that Cap’s turned traitor; and meet the horrendous head of A.I.M. — the one and only M.O.D.O.K.! And as if that wasn’t enough, the man who murdered Bucky — Baron Zemo — returns in a saga guest-starring Nick Fury, the Black Panther and Sharon Carter that culminates in the debut of Cap’s solo series! Reserve your star-spangled copy today! Collecting TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #82-99 and CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #100.

240 pages, $24.99.

Marvel Masterworks: Ka-Zar Vol. 1 HC

Written By: Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, Gary Friedrich, Mike Friedrich, Arnold Drake, Steve Parkhouse and Len Wein

Art By: Jack Kirby, Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, Gil Kane, Neal Adams, Herb Trimpe, Geroge Tuska and Rich Buckler

Cover By: Barry Windsor-Smith

Description: Beyond the cold Antarctic wastes, in the depths of a secret hidden jungle, Ka-Zar rules the Savage Land. Populated by dinosaurs, barbarians and saber-tooth tigers, this land that time forgot is threatened from beyond its borders by enemies including Kraven the Hunter and madmen still fighting World War II — and from within, by the bizarre Garokk the Petrified Man and the sun-priestess Zaladane. These adventures, the origin of Ka-Zar and Zabu, and more await you! Featuring stories never before collected, this inaugural Ka-Zar Masterworks showcases a bona-fide who’s who of top comics talent! Collecting MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) #19, ASTONISHING TALES (1970) #1-16 and material from SAVAGE TALES (1971) #1.

312 pages, $69.99.

Spider-Men HC

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Sara Pichelli

Cover By: Jim Cheung

Description: It’s the ULTIMATE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN EVENT OF THE YEAR, as Spider-Man comes face-to-face with Spider-Man! Can even Peter Parker and Miles Morales — the Spider-Men of two worlds — defeat Mysterio, the Master of Illusions? What happens when Miles encounters an older, wiser version of his inspiration, Peter Parker? And what will both Spider-Men do now that they know they’re not alone in the universe? Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Ultimates! Be here for the story that makes history, as Brian Michael Bendis tears down the walls between the Marvel Universe and the Ultimate Universe! Collecting SPIDER-MEN #1-5.

120 pages, $24.99.

Deadpool Max HC

Written By: David Lapham

Art By: Kyle Baker, Shawn Crystal and David Laphan

Cover By: Kyle Baker

Description: Deadpool uncensored! Government agent Wade Wilson is a valuable assassin, but the unstable killer needs the guidance of a steady hand. It’s Bob’s job to make sure Deadpool completes his missions — by any means necessary. Unfortunately, Deadpool considers him something of a sidekick, and it’s always the sidekick who takes one for the team. Then, Deadpool gets married! But things spiral straight down the tubes when his blushing bride goes on a murder spree that threatens to destroy Deadpool’s newly formed nuclear family. Plus: Deadpool and Bob take on Hydra — but when Bob is framed for a terrorist act and hunted by the U.S. government, he and Deadpool go on the run in a heartfelt, soul-searching journey full of sex, drugs and excessive violence! Collecting DEADPOOL MAX #1-12, DEADPOOL MAX 2 #1-6 and the DEADPOOL MAX X-MAS SPECIAL.

448 pages, $34.99.

Uncanny X-Force: Final Execution Book 1 Premiere HC

Written By: Rick Remender

Art By: Mike McKone, Phil Noto and Julian Totino Tedesco

Cover By: Jerome Opena

Description: The Omegas vs. Uncanny X-Force — the battle begins! Who is this new team, and what is their grudge with X-Force? Meanwhile, Psylocke visits an old friend at the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning, but what she finds may shock her to the core! Then, what’s left of X-Force goes up against the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Plus: X-Force land themselves somewhere you’ve never seen them, and a new member joins the team as Fantomex’s deceptions come back to haunt them! Collecting UNCANNY X-FORCE #25-29.

120 pages, $24.99.

New Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis Vol. 4 Premiere HC

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Mike Deodato Jr.

Cover By: Ron Garney

Description: AVX tie-in! The New Avengers have received the call from Captain America to go to war against the X-Men — and Wolverine will be forced to choose a side! Then, Danny Rand discovers the shocking secret history of the Phoenix in K’un Lun’s book of the dead, and Hope Summers journeys to Iron Fist’s magical home to uncover her destiny. But will she conquer her future — or be consumed by it? Plus: It’s a prison break — Avengers-style! And finally, they gather to stem the horrors of the Marvel Universe before they happen, but the secret group known as the Illuminati has failed to stop the Phoenix time and time again. Now, as the world begins to end, they come together one last time — but will it be enough? Collecting NEW AVENGERS (2010) #24-30.

169 pages, $27.99.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis Vol. 3 Premiere HC

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: David Marquez

Cover By: Kaare Andrews

Description: Miles Morales, the newly minted Spider-Man, teams up with the Prowler! But wait, isn’t the Prowler a bad guy?! Caught in a moral crisis, Miles must choose between battling his uncle-turned-crimelord, or joining him to keep his family safe! What path will the young hero take? And what will be the dramatic consequences? Plus: With the nation at war, Miles Morales decides to become a member of the Ultimates — and he will do absolutely anything it takes to earn that right. Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN (2011) #11-16.

136 pages, $24.99.

Uncanny X-Men by Kieron Gillen Vol. 4 Premiere HC

Written By: Kieron Gillen

Art By: Daniel Acuna and Ron Garney

Description: AVX tie-in! The X-Men make their stand against the forces of Sinister in the culmination of everything the mad geneticist has planned since UNCANNY #1! Then, as the Phoenix makes its fiery return, Cyclops and Emma gain supreme power — and it threatens to tear them apart! An unmissable story for X-Men fans! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (2011) #15-20.

136 pages, $24.99.

Wolverine & The X-Men by Jason Aaron Vol. 4 Premiere HC

Written By: Jason Aaron

Art By: Jorge Molina

Cover By: Stuart Immonen

Description: AVX tie-in! As the Phoenix rises, Logan leads his own team of classic X-Men into battle — and the Jean Grey School sees its first graduate! Then, how does an anti-mutant organization operate in a mutant-run world? The Hellfire Club will find out, as they go on the run from Cyclops and rest of the Phoenix Five! And as the world burns with the flames of the Phoenix, the Jean Grey School tries to continue on — but one student ends up at the barrel of a gun. Plus: Kitty Pryde goes on a date — but with whom? Collecting WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #14-17.

112 pages, $19.99.

FF by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 4 Premiere HC

Written By: Jonathan Hickman

Art By: Nick Dragotta

Description: The Future Foundation explores the furthest reaches of the Marvel Universe from Wakanda to the Negative Zone, encountering the Wizard and the Universal Inhumans along the way! Plus: What horror lurks inside Spider-Man and Human Torch’s bathroom? Collecting FF #17-23.

160 pages, $19.99.

Secret Avengers by Rick Remender Vol. 2 Premiere HC

Written By: Rick Remender

Art By: Renato Guedes, Gabriel Hardman and Matteo Scalera

Cover By: Arthur Adams

Description: AVX tie-in! Thor leads a secret team of Avengers on a suicide mission to stop the Phoenix by any means necessary! Who is Minister Marvel, and why has he drawn the Phoenix to the Kree homeworld? The Avengers devise a way to save the Kree, but one man stands in their way: the original Captain Marvel, reborn to unite his people! Can Ms. Marvel and the Protector break free of Minister Marvel’s influence to aid their former companions? Plus: Can Hawkeye and Black Widow unmask the spy on their team in time to prevent tragedy? And as Hawkeye, Venom and Ant-Man face the Masters of Evil — an army of villains unlike any ever seen before — to save Max Fury, the Shadow Council’s true goal is revealed! Enter the power of the Abyss! Collecting SECRET AVENGERS #26-32.

160 pages, $29.99.

Spider-Man: World’s Greatest Hero TPB

Written by: Roger Stern, Tom DeFalco and Stuart Moore

Art By: Rob De La Torre, Carlo Barberi and Damion Scott

Cover By: Mike McKone

Description: Celebrating 50 years of great responsibility! Spanning from his earliest days as a hero to the heyday of the heralded Big Time era and everything in between, a collection of Marvel Legends, venerated comic creators and awe-inspiring artists shine the spotlight on everything that makes Spider-Man the World’s Greatest Super Hero! Collecting PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN (1999) #156.1, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (1996) #33.1 and #33.2, and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #129.1 and #129.2.

112 pages, $14.99.

Marvel Tales by Alan Davis TPB

Written By: Alan Davis

Art By: Alan Davis

Cover By: Alan Davis

Description: New ClanDestine adventures from legendary comics creator Alan Davis! What dark secrets haunt Marvel’s most secretive family? As the Thing and the Human Torch investigate a mysterious magical space-time paradox with Dr. Strange, the return of a menace from the past sets Daredevil and the ClanDestine on a collision course! And a debt owed to a dead man causes Wolverine to seek the truth behind the mystery of the rogue member of the ClanDestine family called: Vincent! Plus: Thor embarks on one of his most epic adventures ever when the God of Thunder and his fellow Asgardians visit Midgard’s ancient Egypt — and leave behind a startling legacy that will change our world forever! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #33, DAREDEVIL ANNUAL (2012) #1, WOLVERINE ANNUAL (2012) #1 and THOR: TRUTH OF HISTORY.

169 pages, $16.99.

Journey into Mystery/New Mutants: Exiled TPB

Written By: Kieron Gillen, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning

Art By: Carmine Di Giandomenico

Cover By: Stephanie Hans

Description: The New Mutants crash headlong into the pages of JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY when a forgotten hero returns! He’s mightier than Thor himself, but will the truth behind his exile consume them all? Gods are made mortal, with mutants their only hope for survival! Undead cannibals are on the loose, and San Francisco turned inside out by forbidden magic! A thrilling mythological mystery adventure in the Mighty Marvel manner! Collecting EXILED #1, NEW MUTANTS #42-43 & JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #637-638.

120 pages, $16.99.

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe TPB

Written By: Cullen Bunn

Art By: Dalibor Talajic

Cover By: Kaare Andrews

Description: What if everything you thought was funny about Deadpool was actually just disturbing? What if he decided to kill everyone and everything that makes up the Marvel Universe? What if he actually pulled it off? Would that be FUN for you? The Merc with a Mouth takes a turn for the twisted in a horror comic like no other! Collecting DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1-4.

96 pages, $14.99.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis Vol. 2 TPB

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Chris Samnee, Sara Pichelli and David Marquez

Cover By: Kaare Andrews

Description: Meet the new Spider-Man! Given Nick Fury’s reluctant approval — and an actual Spider-Man costume by Spider-Woman — the Ultimate Universe’s new kid on the block is an insider now. But on top of all the responsibilities that come with his new powers, Miles Morales still struggles with all the problems of your typical teenager. And his father hates Spider-Man. Making matters worse, someone has figured out his secret — someone with secrets of his own. Miles’ Uncle Aaron — a.k.a. the Prowler — is back in town, and he’s got plans for his impressionable nephew. Little does he know the Scorpion is on his tail, and he’s about to feel his formidable sting! It’s a tragedy in the making — one Miles didn’t see coming and has no power to avoid. Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN (2011) #6-10.

112 pages, $19.99.

Toy Story Digest

Written By: Tea Orsi

Art By: Antonello dalena, Terea Quezada-Geer, Lucio Leoni, Amy Mebberson, Federica Salfo, Paco Desiato, Ettore Gual, Andrea Rossetto and more

Cover By: Maro Ghiglione

Description: New adventures featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest! Andy’s new puppy, Buster, loves to play with the toys — but if the gang can’t control the playful pooch, all that chewing and shaking will damage them for sure! Woody rounds up the gang to share scary stories around the campfire! Woody, Buzz, Rex and Slink explore new territory when they’re mistakenly put in the attic for storage! An unexpected new friend could be their only hope for getting back to Andy’s room! Woody, Buzz and Jessie join Andy at summer camp! But when Andy leaves them alone, they accidentally lose his special campsite map! The toys attempt a daring rescue mission, but can they retrieve the map in one piece before Andy gets back? Collecting TOY STORY #1-4.

96 pages, $9.99.

Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1 Digest

Written By: Dan Slott, Ty Templeton, Eugene Son, Jacob Semahn, Elliot Kalan and Frank Tieri

Art By: Nuno Plati

Description: Take the Ultimate Spin as the Hit DisneyXD show swings out of your TV and into your hands! By day, he’s Peter Parker, mild-mannered high-school student. But by night, he’s the Ultimate in super heroics: Spider-Man!

An errand for Aunt May becomes a misadventure with the malevolent Mole Man!

When Electro attacks a StarkTech Expo, can the web-slinger pull the plug? When the Spymaster steals an experimental serum, Spider-Man must nab the shifty charlatan!

Spidey tackles the Kangaroo Brothers — and Sister!

As Boomerang targets Nick Fury, the wall-crawler must team with Power Man, Iron Fist, White Tiger and Nova to stop Batroc the Leaper and the Juggernaut from stealing valuable S.H.I.E.L.D. tech and threatening New York! From the minds behind the hit TV show! Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1-4.

96 pages, $9.99.

OZ: The Marvelous Land of OZ TPB

Written by: Eric Shanower

Art By: Skottie Young

Cover By: Skottie Young

Description: L. Frank Baum’s magical world of Oz comes to life in a way you never imagined before! Follow the adventures of a young boy named Tip as he escapes the servitude of the mean old witch Mombi and runs away with his newly created magical companion, Jack Pumpkinhead. Along the way, they meet Sawhorse and follow the legendary Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, now ruled by King Scarecrow! But when Jinjur overthrows King Scarecrow and Mombi returns, Tip and his friends have more trouble than they can deal with! They must enlist the aid of Glinda, the Good Witch, to try and set things right in Oz once again! Collecting THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #1-8.

200 pages, $24.99.

Captain America and Bucky: Old Wounds TPB

Written By: Ed Brubaker and James Asmus

Art By: Francesco Francavilla

Cover By: Francesco Francavilla

Description: William Nasland and Fred Davis aren’t household names, yet they were the patriots who carried on the legacy of Captain America and Bucky after the original heroes went missing in action during the final days of World War II. Decades later, Nasland is dead, and only an elderly Davis remains to tell their tale. But a deadly villain from the Invaders’ past has found his way to the future and marked Davis for death, setting up a mystery that ties together generations of heroes — one Steve Rogers and the original Human Torch must solve before the legacy of Captain America is usurped by evil! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA AND BUCKY #625-628 and WHAT IF? (1977) #4.

128 pages, $16.99.

Avengers Academy: Second Semester TPB

Written By: Christos Gage

Art By: Sean Chen, Tom Raney, Tom Rummett and Karl Moline

Cover By: Rodin Esquejo

Description: New students, new teachers and new campus — same threats! With the Avengers’ Infinite Mansion in ruins, Giant-Man moves the school to California — where he converts the West Coast Avengers’ former headquarters into the new Avengers Academy! It’s a bright day for the student body, as Pym invites all young superhumans seeking direction to enroll in the Avengers’ training program — including X-23, the new White Tiger and Lightspeed. And they’re joined by new instructor Hawkeye! But tragedy strikes when a faculty member is murdered, and the killer hides in their midst! Can the new and old students band together to root out the traitor, or is the Avengers Academy’s future doomed before it begins? Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY #21-28.

176 pages, $19.99.

Captain America and Iron Man TPB

Written By: Cullen Bunn

Art By: Barry Kitson and Will Conrad

Cover By: Kalman Andrasofzky

Description: Captain America and Iron Man head to Madripoor for a technology expo! What could possibly go wrong? Everything, that’s what — especially when Batroc’s Brigade shows up, and a technological nightmare threatens to bring the world to its knees! As Cap and Tony fight their way through Madripoor in search of the villains behind the disaster, the elusive Kashmir Vennema is prepared to sell the dangerous secrets she’s stolen to the highest bidder — including A.I.M. and M.O.D.O.K. — and foremost among those secrets is complete specs on Iron Man’s armor! Plus: Captain America and Namor battle the Thule Society during WWII! As the Thule unleash the Kraken, an Atlantean weapon of ungodly power, Namor encounters a clandestine society — but are they friend or foe? Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA AND IRON MAN #633-635 and CAPTAIN AMERICA AND NAMOR #635.1.

96 pages, $14.99.

Red Hulk: Mayan Rule TPB

Written By: Jeff Parker

Art By: Dale Eaglesham

Cover By: Dale Eaglesham

Description: It’s the end of the world as we know it when the gods walk the Earth, and the hands of the doomsday clock race towards Mayan rule! Former Avengers arrive to help the Red Hulk try to stop the end of all things, but the heroes suffer a devastating blow when Rick “A-Bomb” Jones falls in battle! Can even our favorite scarlet powerhouse hope to stand against the entire Mayan pantheon as they continue to remake the world in their own image? Is this the end of Red Hulk? And if so, what horrible fate awaits the human race? Guest starring Alpha Flight, Machine Man, She-Hulks and more! Collecting HULK (2008) #53-57.

120 pages, $16.99.

Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis Vol. 3 TPB

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Daniel Acuna, Renato Fuedes, David Finch and Brandon Peterson

Cover By: Daniel Acuna

Description: Tony Stark’s fortune is gone. Captain America’s leadership has been questioned. Thor is dead. And Norman Osborn is back! Freed from prison by his H.A.M.M.E.R. loyalists, Osborn has allied with A.I.M., Superia and Madame Hydra. The man who once controlled America’s security apparatus now wants revenge in the worst way possible. Now, the Avengers who deposed him are the target of Osborn’s new secret weapon: an army with the powers of the Marvel Universe at its disposal — with Earth’s Mightiest in its crosshairs! Such a threat requires reinforcements, so it’s up to Captain America to shake up the Avengers’ roster and bring in new firepower. Unfortunately for the Avengers, they have no idea what’s coming! Will the cry of “Avengers Assemble” ring too late? Collecting AVENGERS (2010) #18-24 and #24.1.

184 pages, $24.99.

Moon Knight by Brian Michael Bendis & Alex Maleev Vol. 2 TPB

Written By: Brian Michael Bendis

Art By: Alex Maleev

Cover By: Alex Maleev

Description: Count Nefaria was way out of Moon Knight’s league, and still the hero defeated him. But letting Nefaria live may have been the worst mistake of Marc Spector’s life, and he’s made more than his share. Now, Nefaria is scrapping for a rematch that will end the threat to his burgeoning West Coast criminal empire once and for all — and he’s not taking any chances. With Moon Knight marked for death, Echo caught in the crossfire and Nefaria’s daughter — the demented and deadly Madame Masque — on the hunt, has time run out for the Fist of the Khonshu? Collecting MOON KNIGHT (2011) #8-12.

112 pages, $19.99.

New Mutants Vol. 6: De-Animator TPB

Written By: Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning

Art By: Leandro Fernandez and David Lopez

Cover By: Kris Anka

Description: The New Mutants return to the scene of Cypher’s death, only to confront a familiar evil reanimated into a terrifying new form of horror! Now, trapped on an island consumed by a super virus, the New Mutants fall one by one — and begin to change. Only Cypher and Warlock remain, but can they stop the Animator’s virulent mutation before it engulfs the whole world? Collecting NEW MUTANTS (2009) #38-41.

96 pages, $12.99.

New Mutants Vol. 7: Fight the Future TPB

Written By: Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning

Art By: Leandro Fernandez and Feliz Ruiz

Cover By: John Tyler Christopher

Description: Guest-starring the Defenders! Dr. Strange’s team protects humanity from the impossible — so what does this uber-powerful group want with the New Mutants? Then, Cannonball and Karma return! But why are they suddenly years older? And what’s up with the Warlock tech they’re wearing? The New Mutants soon learn a terrible event has changed the course of their history — and the more they try to fix it, the worse it gets! The team thought they’d defeated their most unexpected foe — but they’ll soon learn that while you can change the future, you can never escape it! It’s the culmination of all the super-smart seeds DnA have planted throughout the series in a shocking story that will change the New Mutants as you know them! Collecting NEW MUTANTS (2009) #44-50.

160 pages, $19.99.

Astonishing X-Men Vol. 9: Exalted TPB

Written By: Greg Pak and Warren Ellis

Art By: Mike McKone and Adi Granov

Cover By: Mike McKone

Description: Cyclops — destroyer of worlds? After presiding over a mutant schism as leader of the X-Men, it looks like a visit from Storm may make Cyclops himself again — but it quickly becomes apparent that Storm is not herself, either. She’s from another reality — one in which Cyclops soon finds himself a prisoner. And the key to his survival rests in his fellow captives, although they aren’t the X-Men he knows. Alongside General James Howlett, Cyclops will battle this world’s so-called “Savior” to save himself and countless other mutants. But there’s a reason Savior has been gathering and sacrificing mutants from other worlds. And if Cyclops is to liberate himself and his strange new friends, it may mean dooming this planet and all its inhabitants! Collecting ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) #44-47 and material from ASTONISHING X-MEN: GHOST BOXES #1.

112 pages, $16.99.

X-23 Vol. 3: Don’t Look Back TPB

Written By: Marjorie Liu

Art By: Sana Takeda and Phil Noto

Cover By: Kalman Andrasofsky

Description: Laura Kinney, the teenage clone of Wolverine known as X-23, has been on a quest to find herself. Now, it’s time for her to choose between the two feuding X-Men teams — but first, it’s time to have a misadventure in babysitting! Reed and Sue Richards of the Future Foundation have asked Laura to babysit their children, Franklin and Valeria. Of course, the Richards children aren’t normal kids — and this night will turn out to be anything but normal! X-23 will face dragons in Manhattan, cosmic beings in space and teenage romance at inopportune times. And the biggest danger will be the Invisible Woman if Laura doesn’t safely return Franklin and Val to their Baxter Building home! Collecting X-23 (2010) #17-21.

112 pages, $15.99.

Daken: Dark Wolverine — No More Heroes TPB

Written By: Rob Williams

Art By: Alessandro Vitti, Matteo Buffagni, Andrea Mutti, Riley Rossmo, Paco Diaz and Greg Tocchini

Cover By: Giuseppe Camuncoli GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI

Description: He may be Wolverine’s son, but Daken is his father’s dark reflection. Daken went to Los Angeles to try to forge his own identity. He failed. Now, with his powers rapidly killing him, Daken is back in New York to do what he’s been destined to: kill his father. But first, he’s going to make him and his friends suffer. Now, Wolverine, Mr. Fantastic and New York’s greatest heroes are doing everything they can to save lives — including Daken’s. But Daken doesn’t want to be saved. He wants the world to burn with him! Collecting DAKEN: DARK WOLVERINE #20-23 and WHAT IF? WOLVERINE: FATHER.

112 pages, $15.99.

Uncanny X-Men by Kieron Gillen Vol. 2 TPB

Written By: Kieron Gillen

Art By: Greg Land, Carlos Pacheco and Paco Diaz Luque

Cover By: Greg Land

Description: A nuclear explosion has ripped a small Montana town to shreds. Cyclops has no idea what his Extinction Team will find inside the 10-mile-wide geodesic dome that has risen up inside the blast zone, or who caused it. Psylocke and Magneto do, but they’re not telling. Can the X-Men solve the mystery of Tabula Rasa — and survive the experience? If they do, the worst of the worst galactic criminals are waiting for them, courtesy of an explosive jailbreak from S.W.O.R.D.’s orbiting prison. Will the combined might of the X-Men and Avengers be enough to bring them all in? As the heroes fight a global battle on multiple fronts, the mysterious presence known as Unit corners Hope Summers in Canada’s wintry wastelands. And with Hope’s survival in question, so is mutantkind’s. Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (2012) #5-10.

136 pages, $19.99.

X-Men: The Curse is Broken TPB

Written By: Victor Gischler

Art By: Al Barrionuevo, Salvador Espin and Will Conrad

Cover By: Jorge Molina

Description: As Jubilee learns more about her new vampire heritage from Raizo Kodo and the Forgiven, the X-Men fight to rescue Jubilee from the hands of her bloodsucking brethren! But when the Marvel Universe’s deadliest assassins arrive, hired to kill every member of the Forgiven, the three-way battle quickly spirals out of control! Guest-starring Lady Bullseye, the Assassin’s Guild and Lord Deathstrike! Plus: A squad of lost Skrulls infiltrates the X-Men, and Pixie is taken hostage — or did she go by choice? Collecting X-MEN (2010) #24-29.

144 pages, $19.99.

X-Factor Vol. 16: Together Again for the First Time TPB

Written By: Peter David

Art By: Leonard Kirk

Cover By: David Yardin

Description: As Havok and Polaris take the reins of X-Factor Investigations, the Isolationist makes his chilling return! Then, when someone or something begins eviscerating super heroes in Seattle, X-Factor is called in to investigate. But when they encounter the villainous Scattershot, who looks suspiciously like two members of X-Factor Investigations, Shatterstar goes berserk! (‘Nuff said!) Plus: Monet calls out Layla, and what starts as a catfight rapidly gets ugly! And a departed member of X-Factor returns! Collecting X-FACTOR (1986) #233-236.

112 pages, $16.99.

The Mighty Thor by Matt Fraction Vol. 2 TPB

Written By: Matt Fraction

Art By: Pasqual Ferry, Pepe Larraz, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Adam Kubtert

Cover By: Pasqual Ferry

Description: The Serpent is dead. With Odin in self-imposed exile, the All-Mother has ascended. A new Asgard rises from the ashes of the old. And as ever, the Mighty Tanarus embodies its fighting spirit, a prince among gods and the mightiest of Earth’s heroes. But who in the Nine Realms is Tanarus? And what does it mean for Asgard’s future when Loki, God of Mischief, is the only one who can set matters right? Thor, God of Thunder is dead — long live the God of Thunder! Collecting THE MIGHTY THOR #7-12 and FEAR ITSELF: THOR #7.2.

160 pages, $19.99.

Uncanny X-Force Vol. 5: Otherworld TPB

Written By: Rick Mender

Art By: Billy Tan, Geg Tocchini and Phil Noto

Cover By: Leinil Francis Yu

Description: Welcome to Otherworld, interdimensional home of the Captain Britain Corps! It’s a magical realm of fairies, pixies and wizards — at least, ordinarily. Now, death and dismemberment are the order of the day — courtesy of an invading force led by a goat-headed sorcerer. Meanwhile, Fantomex stands accused of a crime so heinous the Corps has diverted its attention from Otherworld’s defense to conduct his trial. It’s up to X-Force to save him, but how can they leave Otherworld’s peaceful citizens to fend for themselves against the invading army? Now, X-Force is fighting for their lives on two fronts — to save the denizens of Otherworld and to prevent the Corps from executing Fantomex for the murder of an innocent child. And chances are good that not everyone will make it home alive! Collecting UNCANNY X-FORCE #19.1 and #20-24.

136 pages, $19.99.

Fear Itself: The Home Front TPB

Written By: Christos Gage, Peter Milligan, Howard Chaykin, Fred Van Lente and More

Art By: Mike Mayhew, Elia Bonetti, Alessandro Vitti and more

Cover By: Marko Djurdjevic

Description: Collecting FEAR ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT #1-7.

240 pages, $24.99.

Fear Itself: Hulk/Dracula TPB

Written By: Jeff Parker and Victor Gischler

Art By: Elena Casagrande

Cover By: Carlo Pagulayan

Description: Collecting HULK (2008) #37-41 and HULK VS. DRACULA #1-3.

184 pages, $24.99.

Fear Itself: Youth in Revolt TPB

Written By: Sean McKeever

Art By: Mike Norton

Cover By: Giuseppe Camuncoli

Description: Collecting FEAR ITSELF: YOUTH IN REVOLT #1-6.

136 pages, $16.99.

Fear Itself: Uncanny X-Force/The Deep TPB

Written By: Rob Williams and Cullen Bunn

Art By: Simone Bianchi and Lee Garbett

Cover By: Simone Bianchi

Description: Collecting FEAR ITSELF: UNCANNY X-FORCE #1-3 and FEAR ITSELF: THE DEEP #1-4.

152 pages, $19.99.

Fear Itself: Heroes for Hire TPB

Written By: Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning

Art By: Brad Walker, Tim Seeley and Kyle Hotz

Cover By: Jay Anacleto

Description: Collecting HEROES FOR HIRE (2011) #6-12.

160 pages, $19.99.

Fear Itself: Woverine/New Mutants TPB

Written By: Seth Peck, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning

Art By: Roland Boschi, Robbi Rodriguez and David Lafuente

Cover By: Jorge Molina

Description: Collecting FEAR ITSELF: WOLVERINE #1-3 and NEW MUTANTS (2009) #29-32.

152 pages, $19.99.

Fear Itself: Deadpool/Fearsome Four TPB

Written By: Chris Hastings and Brandon Montclare

Art By: Bong Dazo, Simon Bisley, Ryan Bodenheim, Michael William Kaluta, Ray-Anthony Height and more

Cover By: Ryan Stegman

Description: A double dose of FEAR ITSELF starring Deadpool and the Fearsome Four! The Merc with a Mouth cooks up a plan to turn a profit from FEAR ITSELF by creating his own Worthy out of a sledgehammer and dimwitted D-lister the Walrus, whom he dupes into putting the scare into some local yokels in New Mexico. But the plan goes pear-shaped when it turns out the hammer has powers of its own, and the tusked twit brandishing it gets wise to Deadpool’s ploy. Then, everyone’s favorite suit-wearing fowl, Howard the Duck, joins up with Nighthawk, She-Hulk and Frankenstein’s monster as the band of oddball heroes chases down the swamp monster Man-Thing, who has been driven mad by the mass hysteria resulting from the Serpent’s attack on humanity! Collecting FEAR ITSELF: DEADPOOL #1-3 and FEAR ITSELF: FEARSOME FOUR #1-4.

152 pages, $19.99.

X-Men: The Hidden Years Vol.2 TPB

Written By: John Byrne, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby

Art By: John Byrne, Jack Kirby, John Romita and Steve Ditko

Cover By: John Byrne

Description: Writer/artist John Byrne’s retro take on the X-Men — set between their Silver Age series and their All-New, All-Different incarnation — comes to a calamitous conclusion! The original X-Men take on the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, mutant-controlled Sentinels, Angel’s evil uncle Burt, the long-lost Yeti, Kraven the Hunter and the mysterious mutant group the Promise — and it all concludes in a seamless “crossover” with a classic Lee/Kirby/Romita FANTASTIC FOUR tale! Plus: The original version of that FF saga, featuring the menace of Magneto and the Sub-Mariner! And the classic Atlas Era and Silver Age appearances of the Promise! Collecting X-MEN: THE HIDDEN YEARS #13-22, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #102-104, and material from YELLOW CLAW #2 and AMAZING ADULT FANTASY #14.

304 pages, $34.99.

Alpha Flight Classic Vol. 3 TPB

Written By: John Byrne and Bill Mantlo

Art By: John Byrne and Mike Mignola

Cover By: John Byrne

Description: Concluding John Byrne’s run! Canada’s mightiest heroes face threats of all sizes, ranging from the overweight Pink Pearl to the maniacal alchemist Diablo! And when the terrible secret of Sasquatch’s origin is revealed, Alpha Flight must battle the Great Beasts in their own realm — and pay a fearsome price! Then, Alpha Flight’s former leader, Guardian, returns from the grave — or does he? What’s he doing palling around with the villainous Omega Flight? And where does the Beyonder fit in? Finally, when Alpha Flight goes fishing in another dimension, they accidentally hook the Incredible Hulk! Will the jade giant smash the heroes beyond all repair? Only the series’ new creative team knows! It’s north-of-the-border action just the way you like it! Collecting ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #20-29 and INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #313.

280 pages, $24.99.

Spider-Man: The Complete Ben Reilly Epic Book 6 TPB

Written By: Tom Defalco, Todd Dezago, Jim Dematteis, Howard Mackie, Darick Robertson, Steve Gerber, Glenn Herdling, Glenn Greenberg and Mark Bernando

Art By: Ron Garney, Stevie Skroce, Mike Wieringo, Luke Ross, John Romita Jr., Darick Robertson, James Fry, Joe Bennett, Kyle Hotz and Ben Herrera

Description: The cataclysmic conclusion of the Clone Saga! Peter and Ben grow ever closer to unraveling the twisted conspiracy that has manipulated them both for years, but the identity of the shadowy madman pulling their strings will shock both Spider-Men to the core — and one will not survive! As Mary Jane goes into labor and a vengeful villain makes his return, lies are exposed, truths are revealed and heroes are sacrificed! Plus: Take a peek behind the curtain at what could have been as Marvel’s staffers explore alternate endings to the Clone Saga! And whatever happened to Carrion? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #417-418, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (1996) #11, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #240-241, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #73-75, SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #5, SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED (1993) #14, SPIDER-MAN: REVELATIONS, SPIDER-MAN: THE OSBORN JOURNAL and SPIDER-MAN: 101 WAYS TO END THE CLONE SAGA.

448 pages, $39.99.

Essential Wolverine Vol. 6 TPB

Written By: Larry Hama, Warren Ellis, Tom Defalco, Chris Claremont, Joe Edkin and John Ostrander

Art By: Anthony Winn, Leinil Francis Yu, Cary Nord, Denys Cowan and Leonardo Manco

Cover By: Leinil Francis Yu

Description: The ol’ Canucklehead returns in another bumper crop of modern classics! Wolverine faces the ghost of his former mentor Ogun, the menace of Bastion and his Prime Sentinels, Russian werewolf Volk, the Scottish assassin known as McLeish, Madripoor enforcers Roughouse and Bloodscream, and a souped-up Sabretooth — now packing a secret weapon! But all of them pale in comparison to Wolverine’s fiercest foe yet: his new bride, Viper! Plus: a look back at Wolverine’s past as he tries to learn the secrets of his Adamantium skeleton! Guest starring Captain America and the X-Men! Collecting WOLVERINE (1988) #111-128, #-1 and ANNUAL ’97.

512 pages, black and white, $19.99.

SOURCE: Comics Continuum & Comic Book Resources