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Collects Avengers (1963) #69-79. You know it''s trouble when Kang the Conqueror drops in from the 41st century, but this time he pits our heroes against Hyperion, Nighthawk, Dr. Spectrum and the Whizzer - the Squadron Sinister - in a cosmic chess match! And as if one menace wasn''t enough, then from across time the Avengers must also face the combined combat skill of the Captain America, Sub-Mariner and Human Torch of 1941! Next, it''s a focus on the King of Wakanda, the Black Panther, as he infiltrates the supremacist Sons of the Serpent. But when he''s captured, will the Serpents use T''Challa to incite a war that will tear the nation apart? Then it''s the return of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, but with them in two comes a barbarian as only Big John Buscema can draw them, Akron the Magnificent! And before you close these pages you''ll find out how to rent an Avenger when they become heroes for hire, see the return of the Man-Ape and the Lethal Legion, and enjoy guest-stars galore with the Black Knight, Nick Fury, Captain Marvel and Black Widow!

Collects Captain America (2002) #1-6. In this stunning and spectacularly illustrated tale set in the aftermath of 9/11, Cap must deal with the way America - and the world - has changed. From the ruins of the World Trade Center to the horrors of a small town shaken by terrorism, this is one story you''ll never forget - and neither will Marvel''s star-spangled champion!

Collects Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet, Maximum Security #1-3, Captain America (1998) #36, Thor (1998) #30, Uncanny X-Men #387, Bishop: The Last X-Man #15, Iron Man (1998) #35, Avengers (1998) #35, Gambit (1999) #23, X-Men (1991) #107 And X-Men Unlimited (1993) #29. Welcome to Earth: penal colony for the universe''s deadliest villains! When the civilized alien races-influenced by the Supreme Intelligence and his newly evolved Kree-tire of Earth''s involvement in their affairs, they decide to make it their new prison planet! Featuring all the world''s greatest heroes-including the Avengers, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four-against the most bizarre and deadly threats they can conceive of! And on the forefront of the villainous attack? Ronan the Accuser and Ego the Living Planet.

This is the on-going series about a group of young people with superhuman powers. Brought together by their venerable teacher, Professor Xavier, the young mutants learn to channel their powers to the benefit of mankind.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #402-404; Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #225-227; Spider-Man (1990) #59-61; Web of Spider-Man #125-127; New Warriors (1990) #61; Spider-Man: The Jackal Files; Spider-Man: Maximum Clonage Alpha, Omega. The Clone Sage continues as Peter Parker is put on trial for murder! A new Green Goblin debuts! The mass murderer Kaine is killed! The Jackal unleashes an entire army of Spider-Man clones, including the new and deadly Spidercide! The Gwen Stacy clone returns! Spider-Man is hunted by the Punisher! Judas Traveler and the Scrier pull Spider-Man''s strings like never before! And what will Peter do when he fi nds out that Ben Reilly is the one, true Spider-Man? Guest-starring the New Warriors!

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963) #265-267, Gambit (1993) #1-4. Pagin'' the Ragin'' Cajun! When Storm is reverted to a teenage mutant thief, she''s rescued by fellow felon Gambit in his first appearance! But befriending even one X-Man means making enemies like the Shadow King, Orphan-Maker and the Hounds! After joining the X-Men himself, Gambit romances fellow southern-born super hero Rogue, but how can a thief steal a power-taker''s heart when his assassin bride is back from the dead? Plus: Wolverine, Mystique and more! L''aventure est a l''interieur, mon ami!

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #204-214. The Fantastic Four have been fighting Skrulls since their early days - and, somehow, it just never gets old... unlike the FF themselves! An aging ray has three-quarters of the foursome at death''s door, but they''ll fight the Skrulls to the finish alongside Nova and the Champions of Xandar - at least until a greater threat rises from the Champions'' own ranks! The Sphinx is ready to conquer the world, and Mr. Fantastic knows of only one opponent who can stop him: Galactus, who just wants to DESTROY the world instead! Includes the first appearances of Terrax the Tamer and H.E.R.B.I.E. the robot - but which one will prove the greater threat? Also featuring Spider-Man, Medusa, S.H.I.E.L.D., and cameos from across the chronicles of history!

Collects material from Tales of Suspense #59-81. As America began preparation for the inevitable entry in World War II, a secret military project gave birth to the greatest one-man fighting force ever known-Captain America! Transformed by the Super Soldier Serum from a 97-pound weakling into the Star-Spangled Avenger, Steve Rogers led the charge to liberate the world from the Axis powers'' grasp. But before the war''s end an accident left Cap frozen in suspended animation and his sidekick Bucky dead, while the world turned on for decades. When the Avengers finally resuscitated him, Steve Rogers was greeted by a world vastly changed. He was a man out of time tormented by the death of his partner, but no less committed to the cause of fighting evil in all its forms. In this inaugural Silver Age Captain America collection, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby bring you the rebirth of an American icon in issue after issue of classic Marvel magic. You''ll read the classic origins of Cap, Bucky and the Red Skull; see the first appearances of such cornerstone creations as the cosmic cube and the beautiful Sharon Carter; and watch Cap face off against Baron Zemo''s Army of Assassins, the Sleepers, Batroc the Leaper, and his Nazi nemesis the Red Skull

Collects Ms. Marvel (1977) #1-14. The year was 1977, and Marvel was set to debut its latest and greatest new super heroine. NASA Security Chief Carol Danvers'' life had long been intertwined with the alien Kree''s interventions on Earth. But now it was time for this new woman in a new era to take on a new persona all her own: Ms. Marvel! As editor of Woman magazine, Danvers must contend with the Marvel Universe''s biggest blowhard, J. Jonah Jameson, while discovering her identity and origins as a super hero. Chris Claremont, continuing the series begun by Gerry Conway, brings to bear all the craft and character development of his renowned X-MEN run - while Jim Mooney, John Buscema and Joe Sinnott supply some of the most stunning art of the era!

Collects Squadron Supreme #1-12, and Captain America #314.

Collects Avengers (1963) #112-119, Defenders (1972) #9-11. Earthu0092s Mightiest Heroes fight one of the greatest battles in super-hero history! Itu0092s hero against hero in the sensational summer hit of 1973: the u0093Avengers/Defenders War.u0094 Cap vs. Namor! Thor vs. Hulk! Itu0092s the original crossover clash, and thereu0092s never been another one like it. But first, there are even more trendsetting classics in store for you: Mantis makes her debut; the Lion God brings the Avengers to their knees; Vision and the Scarlet Witchu0092s relationship blossoms, but not without the intolerant objections of others; and the Swordsman joins the ranks of the Avengers.

Collects Alpha Flight (1983) #20-29, Incredible Hulk (1968) #313, and material from Secret Wars II (1985) #4. Concluding John Byrne''s legendary 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!

Millions of comic book fans know T’Challa as the Black Panther and king of the futuristic African nation Wakanda. But who really knows the ruler on the throne—and the man behind the mask? He’s a king, a hero, a loving brother and son, a husband to a goddess. The orphan king—the Haramu-Fal—and the Damisa-Sarki. And a man facing his doubts, his failures, and his destiny. Revisit the life of one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic and inspiring characters via in-world interviews, journal entries, newspaper articles, and intelligence briefings from S.H.I.E.L.D. and other agencies. Black Panther: T''Challa Declassified draws on more than half a century of classic tales to present an insightful, completely unique—and completely personal—take on one of the most talked-about heroes of all time. Featuring the perspectives of T’Challa’s most important allies and enemies, including Shuri, Queen-Mother Ramonda, Ororo Munroe aka Storm, Everett K. Ross, Erik Killmonger, and the White Wolf, and accounts of some of Marvel Comics’ most memorable moments, this first-of-its-kind archival collection is a must-read for fans of all ages.

Collects Captain America (1968) #125-136. It''s a twelve-pack of Captain America classics as only the Marvel Masterworks can bring them to you! Draped in the red, white and blue, there''s no character in all of comics who represents America like Cap, and within these pages two of Marvel''s greatest creators set him on a path through the tumultuous ''70s that bears a character''s, and a nation''s, soul. In story after story Stan Lee and Gene Colan push the envelope for adventure as Cap goes behind enemy lines in Vietnam; teams with the Falcon to oppose the radical Diamondheads; and then sets out on a coast-to-coast road trip full of motorcycle gangs, rock festivals and the Red Skull! The excitement reaches fever pitch when the long, lost Bucky Barnes returns! Free from the guilt of his partner''s death, Cap''s slate is wiped clean, however, anything but a normal life is ahead-because Baron Strucker, Dr. Doom and M.O.D.O.K. are tied up in Bucky''s return. Before the story''s done you''ll witness Cap vs. Bucky, the origin of M.O.D.O.K. and the beginning of the Captain America/Falcon team! Featuring guest appearances by Nick Fury, the Incredible Hulk and Peter Parker, and villains from Batroc to the Mole Man and the Monster Ape, they''re classics one and all.

Collects Alpha Flight (1983) #9-19 And X-Men (1963) #109. John Byrne writes and draws Alpha Flight''s early adventures! See such unlikely heroes as Puck, Sasquatch, Northstar?and Guardian take on the threats of the Super-Skrull, Omega Flight, the Master of the World and the Plodex! Plus: Alpha?Flight origins, Marrina falls in love with Namor, and a team?member''s death! And not one, but two takes on the classic?X-Men adventure in which Weapon Alpha tried to take Wolverine back to Canada!

Collects Daredevil (1964) #319-332 and Annual #10. It''s the epic saga that reintroduced Elektra to the Marvel Universe! The Hand ninja clan unleashes a super-virus on New York, and only Daredevil can stop them - but not without some unexpected help from a long-lost love and a new, armored costume! Can the Man Without Fear come to terms with his past with Elektra in time to halt the Hand''s terror plot, even if it means the end of his secret identity? And when Baron Strucker assembles a team of cyber-terrorists to plunge the world''s computer systems into global anarchy, will even Captain America''s aid be enough to defeat them? Guest-starring Nick Fury, Black Widow and more!

Collects Cable (1993) #21-28, X-Force (1991) #44-48. Cable and X-Force unite under the pen of superstar writer Jeph Loeb! A new era begins as Cable revamps his mutant strike team and relocates to the X-Mansion u0097 where Cannonball u0093graduatesu0094 to the X-Men, and Boomer becomes unhealthily attached to the murderous prisoner named Sabretooth! But when Cableu0092s wife, Aliya, returns from the future with a dire warning, heu0092ll be swept up in a time-traveling battle to save his younger self from his arch-nemesis Stryfe! Plus: Cableu0092s mentor, Blaquesmith, debuts; Caliban and the Mimic return; Grizzly goes bad; and Deadpool helps Siryn escape from a mental hospital?! All this, and the true powermonger behind the nation of Genosha stands revealed as Cable and Domino face the disturbing, despotic Sugar Man!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #515-518. Peter Parker must confront a former classmate who - like himself - was granted amazing powers during a science experiment gone awry. But why does he blame Peter for the laboratory mishap, and just how far will he take his quest for vengeance?

Learn magic from the God of Mischief! Everyone loves magic! Especially Marvel Comics’ Loki, who’s mastery of magic makes him one of the most dangerous—and beloved—antiheroes in all of The Nine Realms. And now, for the first time ever, Loki shares the secrets behind performing 35 tricks! Filled with classic Marvel comic book art and full-color photographs that illustrate easy-to-learn step-by-step instructions, readers of all ages will learn ways to amaze their friends, impress their family, and trick their goody two-shoes brother. And with guest appearances by other Marvel magic-wielders, including Doctor Strange, Wong, and The Scarlet Witch, Loki’s Book of Magic and Mischief offers something for every magic and Marvel fan!

Collects Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four #1-3 and Fantastic Four (1961) #300 & #357-358. The invasion has started, and no one in the MU is safe, not even the First Family of Comicdom! Aware that some of the Earth''s most advanced technology and weaponry is housed in the Baxter Building, the Skrulls have neutralized the building - by transporting it and its inhabitants straight to the Negative Zone! With one member of the Fantastic Four M.I.A. and another "replaced," it''s up to the remaining family members - not to mention Franklin and Val - to get back to our dimension, Skrulls or no Skrulls. But are any of our heroes who they think they are? Plus: two classic stories of skrull trickery from the Fantastic Four''s past.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #51-56. Peter Parker, the Amazing Spider-Man, and the estranged love-of-his-life, Mary Jane, continue to deal with the aftermath of the decision that changes their relationship forever. As Peter deals with matters of the heart, his web-swinging alter ego faces dangers lurking behind every corner, and calls upon all his astonishing abilities to make it out alive!

Collects Captain America (1968) #114-124. Steve Rogers is dead. Long live Captain America! The Sentinel of Liberty returns in another series of Marvel Masterworks adventures by the cru008ame de la cru008ame of the Bullpen''s unmatched artists and Stan "The Man" Lee. While the world thinks Steve Rogers dead, he continues on in secret as Captain America - but one identity crisis leads to another when the Red Skull returns and uses the power of the Cosmic Cube to switch bodies! Only with the help Sam Wilson, the Falcon - the world''s first African-America super hero - can Cap regain his true identity and defeat his Nazi nemesis? There''re also adventures against the Scorpion, Suprema and a classic Cap college campus story from the students'' rights era that proves if ain''t relevant, it ain''t Marvel! And lest we forget, Cap''s beautiful gal, Sharon Carter; guest-appearances by the Avengers, Nick Fury and Rick Jones in the guise of Bucky; and the looming menace of M.O.D.O.K. and the men of Advanced Idea Mechanics!

Collects Captain America Comics #1; Tales Of Suspense (1959) #79-81; and Captain America (1968) #143, #226-227, #261-263 and #370; and Material From Captain America Annual #13 and Captain America: Red, White & Blue #1. For decades, Captain America, Super-Soldier for the United States, and the Red Skull, evil agent of the Third Reich, have been the most bitter of foes! After multiple battles during World War II, both men have survived into the modern age, where the fights have only grown deadlier! With Cosmic Cubes, race riots, giant robots, an army of mind-controlled S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and haunted houses, the Red Skull just keeps coming back for more!

Collects Avengers (1963) #101-110, Daredevil (1964) #99, Avengers (1963) #111. Earth''s Mightiest Heroes fight one of the greatest battles in super-hero history! It''s hero against hero in the sensational summer hit of 1973: the "Avengers/Defenders War." Cap vs. Namor! Thor vs. Hulk! It''s the original crossover clash, and there''s never been another one like it. But first, there are even more trendsetting classics in store for you: Mantis makes her debut; the Lion God brings the Avengers to their knees; Vision and the Scarlet Witch''s relationship blossoms, but not without the intolerant objections of others; and the Swordsman joins the ranks of the Avengers.

Collects Avengers #120-128, Captain Marvel (1968) #33, Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #1, Fantastic Four #150. Earth''s Mightiest Heroes begin to unravel the origin of Mantis in their latest Masterworks extravaganza! An all-hands-on-deck battle with the Zodiac takes the Avengers to the stars and into the jungles of Vietnam before Mantis'' surprise connection to the criminal gang is revealed. Then, the team lends their might to Captain Marvel''s fight against Thanos and his Cosmic Cube! Next, Roy Thomas returns for a Giant-Size adventure including Golden Age heroes Miss America and the revelation about Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch''s origins.

From the darkened depths rises a peril greater than any Thor has ever before faced. Mangog threatens to unsheathe the Odinsword and bring Ragnarok upon the Norse gods in this collection of Asgardian classics! Plus, a cosmic battle between Galactus and Ego the Living Planet; the return of "Him," the man who would come to be known as Adam Warlock; and the universe-shaking origin of Galactus! Thor''s adventures get personal, too, with a surprising revelation regarding Donald Blake, the return of Jane Foster, and the dramatic dance between Balder and the Norn queen Karnilla!

Collects material from Tales of Suspense #82-99, Captain America (1968) #100. 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!

Deadpool 26, 20, 13, 7, 45, 34, 40

Collects Nova (1976) #20-25; Fantastic Four (1961) #204-206, 208-214. 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 forge alliances 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 do Nova and the Champions of Xandar have what it takes to save their adopted planet from the Skrull armada?

Collects Defenders (1972) #7-16, Giant-Size Defenders #1 & Avengers #115-118. The Dynamic Defenders, comicdom''s most famous non-team, launch into their second Marvel Masterworks collection with the granddaddy of all mega-events-the Avengers/Defenders War! Thor vs. Hulk! Silver Surfer vs. the Vision! Namor vs. Cap! It''s a super hero battle royale orchestrated by the mystic menace Dormammu and the mischievous Loki. Concocted by Steve Englehart, the cross-title adventure is collected in full and has never looked better! And that''s just the tip of the iceberg! This packed-to-the-gills collection also includes Attuma''s invasion of the surface world; Hawkeye''s joining the ranks of the Defenders; the all-time classic battle with the Squadron Sinister that brought Nighthawk into the Defenders'' fold; a team-up with Professor X to stop Magneto and the his Ultimate Mutant; and at long last, the return of the Black Knight! They''re classics that redefined super teams forever, one and all, so come join the revolution with the Marvel Masterworks!

Collects Defenders (1972) #22-30, Giant-Size Defenders #5, Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #18. One of the most challenging writers of ''70s Marvel, Steve Gerber''s Defenders ranks as a high-water mark of the era. Taking Marvel''s famous non-team and mixing in his own unique brand of sharp social commentary, Gerber brought forth stories both action-packed and insightful! We begin with a classic four-part saga featuring the bigoted Sons of the Serpent that brings members past and present together to defend the defenseless. Then, the Guardians of the Galaxy hit the scene and take the Defenders to the year 3015 A.D.! It''s an amazing adventure including the debut of Starhawk - and the Guardians of the Galaxy''s first appearance too!

Collects Daredevil (1964) #42-53. Matt Murdock has done battle with Marveldom''s most maddening villains - but when he meets the Jester for the very first time, the rules change forever. Framing DD for murder, the Jester sets all of New York on a manhunt for the Man Without Fear! But there''s another menace looking to push the stakes even higher: Starr Saxon, the mastermind who discovers DD''s secret identity! Then comes the all-time Stan Lee/Gene Colan classic, "Brother, Take My Hand!" - a story that marked the ever-advancing march of super-hero comics into the social issues of the ''60s by tackling the tale of a blinded Vietnam vet finding his way Stateside. It''s a no-question classic! There''s plenty of action, too, as DD jumps inside the ring to rub knuckles with Captain America, teeters over the city with Stilt Man, teams-up with the Black Panther and all the while struggles to rebuild his relationship with the lovely Karen Page. And as if that wasn''t enough, we''re rounding it out with the Stan and Gene''s Not Brand Echh side-splitter, "Scaredevil, Defeated by the Evil Electrifico!"

Collects Defenders (1972) #17-21, Giant-Size Defenders #2-4, Marvel Two-In-One #6-7; and Material From Mystery Tales #21, World Of Fantasy #11 and Tales Of Suspense (1959) #96. Comicdom''s #1 non-team is back, and they''ve never been better! Hulk, Dr. Strange, Sub-Mariner, Valkyrie and Nighthawk team with Luke Cage, Daredevil and Son of Satan to take on the likes of the Wrecking Crew, Satannish and Asmodeus! Then, spinning out of MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE, comes Steve Gerber! Deconstructing genre conventions with a healthy dose of absurdity, Gerber''s innovative Defenders run turned readers'' expectations on their heads - so suitably we''re including the original Atlas Era appearances of the Headmen: Gorilla Man, Jerold Morgan and Chondu the Mystic! Topped off with a GIANT-SIZE battle royale with the Grandmaster and a Squadron Sinister rematch, this one is a MARVEL MASTERWORKS if there ever was!

Collects Daredevil (1964) #54-63. With Matt Murdock thought dead to the world, Daredevil''s adventures take on a whole new level of action, drama and excitement in the manner only Marvel can present - and it takes off with a test of courage that pits DD against Mr. Fear. Then comes the flaming skeleton horseman, Death''s-Head - a villain with deep, unknown links to those closest to Daredevil. It''s a classic battle that pushes Matt Murdock to reveal his identity to the lovely Karen Page at last - but will it bring them closer together, or force them apart? Also featured are the debut of Stunt-Master; the return of war vet Willie Lincoln; an encounter with the underworld mastermind Crime-Wave; a battle with the triple-threat team-up of Mr. Hyde, Cobra and Jester; the introduction and origin of Nighthawk; and a fight to the finish with the one and only Gladiator!

Collects Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment, Doctor Strange (1974) #57 and material from Astonishing Tales (1970) #8, Marvel Fanfare (1982) #16 and #43. Every year on Midsummer''s Eve, Victor von Doom clashes with the forces of evil in a vain attempt to free his mother''s soul from Hell. Only when Doctor Stephen Strange -- Master of the Mystic Arts and Earth''s Sorcerer Supreme -- is convinced to join the fight, does the outcome have any hope of changing. But first these unlikely allies must journey to Mephisto''s infernal realm ... where they find that the cost of one soul may be more than they are willing to pay!