Avengers #1.1 [2016]
(Marvel Comics)

The Old Order Changeth - more than you ever suspected! For the first time ever, learn what really happened all those years ago when the founding Avengers turned their membership over to a set of new recruits. The recently thawed Captain America is joined by three reformed super villains - Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch - and a new group of Earth's Mightiest Heroes takes shape - in a story that has direct ramifications for the Avengers of today!

Avengers #2.1 [2016]
(Marvel Comics)

• More on the Secret History of the Avengers! • A stranger has come to New York - and the Avengers may have to draft a new member to help them defeat him!

Avengers #3.1 [2017]
(Marvel Comics)

• Labeled The Mighty Pretenders by an unforgiving public, Captain America redoubles his efforts to revive the Avengers' reputation - only to face an unbeatable foe.

Avengers #2.1 (Putri variant cover - 00231) [2016]
(Marvel Comics)

• More on the Secret History of the Avengers! • A stranger has come to New York - and the Avengers may have to draft a new member to help them defeat him!

Avengers #3.1 (variant cover - Bagley) [2016]
(Marvel Comics)

• Labeled The Mighty Pretenders by an unforgiving public, Captain America redoubles his efforts to revive the Avengers' reputation - only to face an unbeatable foe.

Avengers #1.1 (variant cover - Christopher Action Figure) [2016]
(Marvel Comics)

The Old Order Changeth - more than you ever suspected! For the first time ever, learn what really happened all those years ago when the founding Avengers turned their membership over to a set of new recruits. The recently thawed Captain America is joined by three reformed super villains - Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch - and a new group of Earth's Mightiest Heroes takes shape - in a story that has direct ramifications for the Avengers of today!

Avengers: Four SC
(Marvel Comics)

The Old Order Changeth - more than you ever suspected! For the first time ever, learn what really happened all those years ago when the founding Avengers turned over their membership to a set of new recruits. Three reformed super villains - Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch - join the recently thawed Captain America as a new group of Earth's Mightiest Heroes takes shape! But with his team labeled The Mighty Pretenders by an unforgiving public, how can Steve Rogers revive the Avengers' reputation when they face an unbeatable foe? Perhaps he has an ace up his sleeve - one you've never seen before! It's a new story of Cap's Kooky Quartet (should that be Quintet?) that has direct ramifications for the Avengers of today! Collecting Avengers (2016) #1.1-5.1.

Bloodshot Vol. 03: Harbinger Wars SC
(Valiant Entertainment LLC)

In the deserts outside Las Vegas, Bloodshot has banded together with Project Rising Spirit's most dangerous escapees. But when the Harbinger Wars erupt all around them, can he shape these super-powered children into a force for good - or are they too far gone? He'll have to find out the hard way as the opposing forces of PRS and the Harbinger Foundation descend on all sides, bringing about a crucible the likes of which the Valiant Universe has never seen... Collecting Bloodshot #10-13 by acclaimed writer Duane Swierczysnki (Birds of Prey) and legendary artist Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man), jump headlong into the uncompromising action of Valiant's first crossover event right here with an all-new standalone story arc that will redefine the weapon - no, the soldier - no, the hero known only as Bloodshot. [(W) Duane Swierczynski (A) Barry Kitson (CA) Mico Suayan]

Doctor Strange #12
(Marvel Comics)

• After the incredible #400, Doc is finally face to face with the man who controls Earth's magic! • What chance does Strange have against a foe who can literally turn Strange's spells off?!

Doctor Strange #12 (variant Spider-Man Villains cover - Land)
(Marvel Comics)

After the incredible #400, Doc is finally face to face with the man who controls Earth's magic! What chance does Strange have against a foe who can literally turn Strange's spells off?!

Empire SC
(IDW Publishing)

Golgoth thinks he controls most of the populated Earth, ruling through military might and fear, but he can't even trust his own super-powered staff.

Empire: Uprising #2
(IDW Publishing)

A new threat arises to topple the Empire-a strange woman whose power rivals Golgoth's own. It's Xanna's job to find out who she is, and if she fails, hers won't be the only head on the chopping block!

Empire: Uprising Vol. 01 SC
(IDW Publishing)

A decade after the groundbreaking first volume of Empire, Mark Waid and Barry Kitson's beloved Eisner-nominated series returns with the all-new Empire: Uprising! It's been a year since the events of the original series, and much has changed for Golgoth, the first supervillain to finally have conquered the world. But can he hold onto his rein-and does he even want to? Collects issues #1-4.

Harbinger Vol. 04: Perfect Day SC
(Valiant Entertainment LLC)

Nightmares are just dreams too. It's been a brutal few months for Peter Stanchek and the Renegades, culminating in the harrowing events - and losses - of the Harbinger Wars. But now the members of the team have woken up to the Best. Day. Ever. As Lou Reed sang, it's just a perfect day, problems left all alone. But for Peter Stanchek - a kid who deserves a good day - something seems offlike all is not what it seems Collecting Harbinger #15-19 by New York Times best-selling writer Joshua Dysart (Harbinger Wars) and all-star artists Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man) and Clayton Henry (Archer & Armstrong), start reading here with the mind-bending story arc that Comic Vine calls an excellent jumping-on point. [(W) Joshua Dysart (A) Barry Kitson, Clayton Henry (CA) Barry Kitson]

Incredible Hulks #614
(Marvel Comics)

Written by GREG PAK Penciled by BARRY KITSON Covers by CARLO PAGULAYAN Issue #614 Vampire Variant by SALVADOR ESPIN DARK SON parts 3 & 4 As the Hulk's long-lost son Hiro-Kala rockets towards us across the solar system, Steve Rogers and the Secret Avengers face a much more immediate threat -- three tons of Incredible Hulks cutting loose right here on Planet Earth! Forced to choose between his son and his planet, whose side will the Hulk take? And how will that affect his fragile bonds with his savage son Skaar and his even more savage wife, the Red She-Hulk? No one can save you like your family. But no one can drive you crazier. And when you're talking about a family of Hulks, it's that second part that makes the whole world tremble in fear. Written by "Planet Hulk" scribe Greg Pak and featuring the Hulk debut of fan favorite penciller Barry Kitson. PLUS: the first two installments of the S.M.A.S.H. FILES, secret stories of the Incredible Hulks! 40 pages. (each)/Rated A (each)

Mighty Thor by Matt Fraction Vol. 03 SC
(Marvel Comics)

The construction of the new city of Asgardia reveals a cave, sealed long ago by Odin. When the ever-impulsive Thor smashes this tomb open, he frees the Mares a race thought mythical even by the gods who begin to prey on his dreamsand those of all in Asgardia and Broxton! Elsewhere, the Enchantress takes advantage of Dr. Don Blake's desire to be a god once more to unleash the dread new companion she calls her Keep. With only a bookish elf and a tormented Goth teen for allies, the Odinson must face his greatest fear in a dream from which he cannot wake. But what price will he and a repentant Blake be willing to pay to save the day? And whoor whatis the Deconsecrator? Collecting The Mighty Thor #12.1 and #13-17. [(W) Matt Fraction (A) Barry Kitson, Pepe Larraz (CA) Walter Simonson]