In August 1961, Fantastic Four #1 hit newsstands, heralding a new take on super hero stories and the birth of the Silver Age Marvel Universe! But Marvel Comics had been around for years before that, publishing Western, romance, comedy, monster and science fiction titles - and in August 1961, Fantastic Four was just one of over a dozen very different Marvel books! Now, sixty years later, experience the excitement of being a comic book fan in that momentous month with a complete collection of every issue that shared the shelves with FF #1, many never before reprinted! Collecting Journey Into Mystery (1952) #73-74; Kathy #13; Life With Millie #13; Patsy Walker #97; Amazing Adventures (1961) #6; Fantastic Four (1961) #1; Kid Colt, Outlaw #101; Linda Carter, Student Nurse #2; Millie The Model #105; Strange Tales (1951) #90; Tales Of Suspense (1959) #23; Tales To Astonish (1959) #25; Gunsmoke Western #67; Love Romances #96; Teen-Age Romance #84; Amazing Adult Fantasy #7; Patsy and Hedy #79; and Rawhide Kid (1960) #25.
After their bizarre encounter with an unknown floating object and the creatures that inhabit it, Betty and Barney Hill head home in the darkness only to find themselves plagued by the residues of their night sky confrontation. Tiny Onion Studios and Dark Horse Comics present a line of upcoming creator-owned work from the mind of James Tynion IV across a broad spectrum of his interests, from non-fiction supernatural encounters to high concept coming-of-age monster comics. Also includes "True Weird: The Green Children" by James Tynion IV, Michael Avon Oeming, and Aditya Bidikar!
Reunited for the very first time! Deadpool considers Cable one of his oldest and best friends. Cable hasn't met Deadpool, yet. He's in for a treat.
Civil War II tie-in! Remember when Deadpool's inner monologues were at war? Now, one of those voices is out and aboutrevealed as Madcap! And he's got a mad-on for revenge!
THE MOTHER OF GALACTUS? The Defenders find themselves in the birthplace of Galactus - but the Devourer is not the man they remember. Meet Taaia, Omnimax and more as Al Ewing and Javier Rodríguez expand the cosmos - and put Doctor Strange's makeshift magical team in extreme jeopardy!
THE DEBUT OF THE DEADLY MORIDUN! Doctor Strange and his misfit crew land in a world of dark, primal magic - where our world's master of the mystic arts is just a magical morsel for countless hungry sorcerers. The most powerful entity on this plane, the maker of magic itself, already knows the Defenders and their mission. Their paltry abilities mean nothing to him, save one: The power to move between cosmos. All of existence lies vulnerable as the Defenders find themselves outmatched!
Al Ewing and Javier Rodríguez follow up their acclaimed DEFENDERS: THERE ARE NO RULES series with a new volume and an all-new lineup, including none other than Loki, God of Stories! When Doctor Strange sends a dire warning from beyond the grave, Blue Marvel, America Chavez, Taaia (Galactus' mom!), Tigra and Loki assemble to defend reality itself! Plus, you won't believe who shows up on the final page! [(W) Al Ewing (A) Javier Rodriguez (CA) Javier Rodriguez]
On their quest to save reality itself, the Defenders have stared down the Beyonder and survived the scorching flames of the Phoenix, but now Loki and Co. must face their greatest threat yet -- themselves! The Defenders find themselves in a plane of possibility, where they are haunted by visions of the lives they wish they could have - if only, the dream weaver warns, they didn't have the others holding them back! Will they turn against each other? Or accept closing those doors?
Defending reality itself! Acclaimed creators Al Ewing and Javier Rodr?guez follow up their mind-bending first arc with a brand-new saga and an all-new lineup, including everyone's favorite trickster: Loki, God of Stories! When the dearly departed Doctor Strange sends a dire warning from beyond the grave, America Chavez, the Blue Marvel, Tigra and Loki assemble alongside Taaia - mother of Galactus - for an incredible journey that takes them all the way back to the Second Cosmos! But not everybody will make it out unscathed. Featuring the long-awaited return of the Beyonder - and he's not the only cosmic powerhouse the Defenders will need to contend with. Enter?the Phoenix! Collecting Defenders: Beyond #1-5.
Al Ewing and Javier Rodríguez reunite for a cosmos-colliding journey! When existence itself faces extraordinary threats, it needs an extraordinary defense! That's when you call...the Defenders! Doctor Strange and the Masked Raider gather a non-team of Mar
• The Sorcerers are losing the battle to the Unforgotten. The strongest among them is dead. Doctor Strange is weaker than ever. • Can Demon Rider, the Ghost Rider of the 1800s turn the tide? Or The Conjuror?! • Or perhaps the young man who will become the Ancient One? • The climax of the first arc is here and not everyone will make it home.
Marvel's craziest comic gets even more mind-bending! Betrayed by one of their own, Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme are banished to a dark dimension where everything is out to kill them! And you're trapped with them! Can you and the Sorcerers escape this mazelike madness? Meanwhile, the gravity of Sir Isaac Newton's actions reverberates in the present day - and puts him on a collision course with the Avengers! With Newton's current power level, they don't stand a chance. So it's up to Strange and the gang to stop him from sending the world - and all of their own individual timelines - into chaos. One of the Sorcerers finds their life in the balance - and that puts the others through hell! When all is said and done, not everyone will make it home. Collecting Doctor Strange And The Sorcerers Supreme #7-12.
Introducing the all-new Valkyrie! Don't blink - The Exiles are back! Fan-favorite X-Man Blink once joined a team destined to save not just the world, but the entire Multiverse. And now, her teleporting talents are needed once again! When a mysterious threat begins eating away at the fabric of the Multiverse, the Unseen - the man once known as Nick Fury who now can only observe Earth from a lofty post on the moon - must recruit a champion to save it. But she can't do it alone. Who will join Blink's new team - and can they ever go home again?
As the Flash continues to explore the Gallery, he meets a living entity called the Resident that he feels drawn to. Can she aid him in his battle against the Folding Man...and even if she can, does she want to? Meanwhile, Mirror Master returns, unveiling even more upgrades since we last saw him in The Flash #800--but he's not the only one with new powers, as Irey Thunderheart West is eager to show the world. Also, the Stillness decide to act upon humanity as the new chapter for the Flash Family continues!
Written by Jeremy Adams, Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Geoff Johns, and Simon Spurrier Art by Fernando Pasarin & Oclair Albert, Todd Nauck, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Scott Kolins, and Mike Deodato Jr. An oversize anniversary issue concludes writer Jeremy Adams's acclaimed tenure, with special guests Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, and Geoff Johns joining the celebration! As the Adams run races to the finish line, get a prelude to the new Dawn of DC chapter of the Fastest Man Alive's adventures from the dream team of Simon Spurrier (Coda, Detective Comics) and Mike Deodato Jr. (Avengers)!
In the stunningly spectral sophomore issue from acclaimed horror purveyor Cullen Bun and superstar artist Leomacs, the tragedy and grief of the accident not only bring tension to Lucas and Harmony, but may affect the spirits they encounter-forever. How will they reconcile their differing approaches to the ghosts that cross their path, before it tears them apart?
From the dawn of the 20th century to the first meeting of Mr. Fantastic and Doctor Doom, learn the secrets of Marvel's history! Who was John Steele? Which Western gunslinger helped inspire the first Heroic Age? All this and more - revealed!
From the stories of today to the end of the Marvel Universe! The grand finale has only one promise to make - no one gets out alive!
There is nothing the ruthless White Masks won't do to eliminate a nest of monsters. Nothing is apparently unthinkable or off-limits, as a special and infamous member of their ranks is dispatched to finish the job in Erie, Pennsylvania. Bait, the fan-favorite White Mask (a young boy with amputated arms and a tendency to survive suicidal odds), is dispatched with a mission more malicious than imaginable at hand. Something (or someone) else is killing the children now, and however unexpected... the children will find the one that hunts them viciously familiar...
In the depths of routine, Paris and Tybalt fear that Bait may be losing his edge, and warn that failure could lead to his loyalty facing scrutiny, all while a new look at Bait's dysfunctional family-The White Masks-comes to light as he drifts into memories of his origins. As Bait wrestles with the current situation, it also becomes clear that something is shockingly wrong with Nannette
Bait is burdened with the unbearable truth of Nannette's condition and what it could mean if she learns of her connection to the monsters. To save her and the children, Bait will have to make an impossible choiceBut with new revelations about his true origins, will what he has to do truly be the worst of his actions?
Bait and Nannette are cornered during the final hour, trapped in a veritable haunted house of monsters as Bait fights against impossible odds, even for him. And if help does come... what price will Bait have to pay for revealing the Order's secrets?
While Bait does his best to ignore the cruelty of the children in the home with him, a monstrous assault leaves him with more questions than answers. What does Nannette, the mysterious girl who's been one of the only ones to show Bait kindness and keep the monsters indoors at bay, have to do with the monsters on the outside?
Traumapart 1. A mind-bending X-Men tale from the brains of Peter Milligan (X-Statix, Shade the Changing Man) and Wilfredo Torres (Moon Knight, Black Panther)! David Haller, the son of Professor Charles Xavier, has always had trouble containing the multiple personalities in his mind. And with each personality, comes a wild and dangerous mutant power. But now, a terrifying new personality is threatening to absorb these powers and take over David's mind and body. In a desperate attempt to save himself, David seeks out the help of renowned young psychotherapist Hannah Jones to delve into his fractured mind and fight back this dark personality. But unknown to Legion.Dr Jones brings her own demons with her...
David Haller, the son of Professor Charles Xavier, has always had trouble containing the multiple personalities in his mind. And with each personality comes a wild and dangerous mutant power. But now, a terrifying new personality is threatening to absorb all of these powers and take over David - body and soul! In a desperate attempt to save himself from Lord Trauma, David seeks out the help of renowned young psychotherapist Dr. Hannah Jones to delve into his fractured mind and fight back this dark voice inside. But unknown to Legion, Dr. Jones brings her own demons with her! The only way for David to survive this ordeal may be to recruit his biggest, baddest self to help! Collecting Legion #1-5.
The House of Ideas is proud to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Daredevil with an Omnibus collecting every Marvel comic released during the month of his debut! DAREDEVIL presented a rougher, grittier take on the super hero concept, with young Matt Murdock growing up on the wrong side of the tracks with a father on the hook with the mob. Stan Lee and Bill Everett crafted a brilliant blend of crime, action and heroics that built the foundation for one of Marvel's greatest characters. But what else was happening that historic month? Marvel boasted a wonderfully engaging mix of romance, teen humor, Westerns and, of course, a growing stable of increasingly interconnected super heroes! Take a trip back to the spinner rack and relive them all! Collecting Daredevil (1964) #1, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #12, Fantastic Four (1961) #26, Journey Into Mystery (1952) #103, Kid Colt Outlaw #116, Millie The Model #120, Modeling With Millie #30, Patsy Walker #114, Strange Tales (1951) #120, Tales of Suspense (1959) #53, Tales to Astonish (1959) #55, Two-Gun Kid #69, Avengers (1963) #5, Patsy and Hedy #94, Rawhide Kid (1955) #40, Sgt. Fury #7 and X-Men (1963) #5. Kids to Adults
Helping young mutants in crisis ain't all sunshine and rainbows - and recently, it's been downright nightmarish. But maybe the New Mutants' luck is changingâ¦
THE ORIGIN OF THE WAR JOURNAL! Before he was the Punisher, Frank Castle was a husband, a father and a Marine. Not necessarily in that order. In this story from between the pages of PUNISHER, Frank tries to come homebut finds it impossible to leave the war behind him.
If the Inhuman race was borne of Kree experiments, then who made the Kree? Enter the Progenitors! But before a cosmic family reunion can be complete, the Inhuman Royals will need some help - and they'll get it from an unexpected source! Enter the Universal Inhumans, alien beings engineered by the Kree on other worlds just as they created the Inhumans on Earth - our heroes' brothers and sisters in the stars! Unfortunately, sometimes brothers and sisters fight. Plus: Their name means genocide. But what exactly are the Inhuman-possessing Skyspears? Can our crew find out before the Snark War begins? The secrets of the Prima Materia, the original Terrigen, will be revealed at last. But it has been foretold that of the seven royals who left Earth, only six will return - and that prophecy is about to be fulfilled! Collecting Royals #6-12 and Inhumans: Judgment Day #1.
The Corinthian and Dream have a deal: the toothy-eyed nightmare can continue walking the waking world in search of answers about the Smiling Man, but he's bound to the will of Madison Flynnwho refuses to let him hurt or kill anyone she finds undeserving. But as the Corinthian finds himself drawn into the labyrinthian demon club the King of Pain, he's about to get a taste of just how tight his leash really is...
• Spider-Woman stuck! • Jessica Drew is no stranger to unusual circumstances, but getting held captive by Skrulls in an alien hospital in the center of a black hole with a bunch of extraterrestrial moms-to-be might take the cake!
NEW COSTUME! NEW STATUS QUO! • With SPIDER-VERSE in the rear-view, Jessica strikes out to make a new life for herself. • But she's not going to do it alone, as she's joined by new SPIDER-WOMAN supporting cast-mate and classic Marvel character BEN URICH!
• Someone is kidnapping the loved ones of super villains and because of their connections, no one cares. • No one except Jessica Drew, Spider-Woman and Ben Urich. They continue their investigation into a problem that's going to put the whole Marvel Universe in danger!
• Jessica Drew, A.K.A., Spider-Woman, gets closer to figuring out who has been kidnapping villains' significant others to blackmail the villains!
Scare Tactics continues! • Jessica Drew is in the fight of her life against The Hobgoblin! • Jessica is pushed to the absolute brink physically, mentally and emotionally, as Hobgoblin does the unthinkable?
• After a deadly confrontation with The Hobgoblin, Jessica Drew is going to be saying R.I.P.P.? • (Hint: the extra P stands for Porcupine!)
• Spider-Woman's tangled with Tiger Shark, Blizzard and a whole host of super villains in her time, but nothing has prepared her to take on a Goblin. • Jessica's about to put it all on the line like she never has before.
Porcupine and Jess go on a whirlwind adventure! Plus: More diaper changing!
One of Marvel's best-dressed super heroes gets a whole new look - and a status-quo switch to match! Taking time off from the Avengers, Jessica Drew is back in the investigating business, with reporter Ben Urich at her side. And their first case is a doozy. Someone is kidnapping the loved ones of super villains - but no one cares. No one except Spider-Woman and Ben. With more at stake than she realizes, Jess is heading for a showdown with a new nemesis: Lady Caterpillar! But along the way, which prickly Silver Age bad guy will join Team Spider-Woman? The gang's all here, and there's work to be done - Urich's notebook is full of unsolved mysteries, all across America. There's only one solution: road trip! Collecting Spider-Woman (2014) #5-10.
Jessica Drew is a private investigator, a super hero anda mom-to-be? Since we saw her last, Spider-Woman's got a whole new responsibility - now she's adventuring for two! Ben Urich and Porcupine are still along for the ride - in fact, they won't even let Jess leave the car half the time! How's a gal supposed to save the day when her friends are being all overprotective? Jess will soon find herself in over her head when she's held captive by Skrullsin an alien hospitalin the center of a black holewith a bunch of pregnant extraterrestrials! Her baby is on its way, and expectations won't be disappointed in the mother of all Spider-stories! Collecting Spider-Woman (2015) #1-5 and material from Amazing Spider-Man (2015) #1.
She may be a mom now, but Jessica Drew is still kicking butt and taking names as the sensational Spider-Woman - ably assisted by the babysitting Porcupine! And parenthood won't stop her from tangling with the baddest fish in the sea: Tiger Shark! But when the Marvel Universe erupts in a second Civil War, Jess has plenty of reasons to stay on the sidelines this time. First, she has history a with the major players on both sides. Then, of course, there's her bouncing baby boy to consider. But Spider-Woman has never been one to be benched for long - and when a startling new case lands in her lap, keeping herself out of the conflict becomes impossible. When it comes time for Jess to take a stand, will it be with or against her best friend, Captain Marvel? Collecting Spider-Woman (2015) #8-12.
Jessica Drew has tangled with some of the worst and toughest criminals the Marvel Universe has to offer - and she's even done it while learning to be a mom! But even the sleepless nights and exhausting responsibilities of motherhood couldn't have prepared her for her toughest challenge yet: the scare tactics of the Hobgoblin! And just who is lurking under the mask?! In the fight of her life, Jessica will be pushed to the absolute brink physically, mentally and emotionally as the Hobgoblin does the unthinkable! She's tangled with Tiger Shark, battled Blizzard and taken on a whole host of super villains in her time, but Spider-Woman has never known the world of pain a Goblin can bring! If Jessica has any hope of victory, it's going to take every last ounce of strength she has! Collecting Spider-Woman (2015) #13-17.
War Of The Bounty Hunters Tie-In! The Rebels finally have a lead on the location of Han Solo! It's time to save the captain of the Millennium Falcon from his frozen carbonite tomb! A general, a Jedi and a Wookiee will mount a desperate rescue mission... But they have no idea what actually awaits them.
WONG TAKES CENTER STAGE! Someone has stolen pieces of Wong's memory! But he's going to need them back to stop the Blasphemy Cartel! It's up to Wong and Bats to retrace their steps to find the truth! But could this memory be better off forgotten?
The Titans have stepped up to become the DCU's premier superhero team, and all eyes are on them! Who are Starfire, Raven, Donna Troy, and Beast Boy? Where do they come from, and what do they stand for? All will be revealed in Tales of the Titans, an all-new series of spotlight issues in the spirit of the beloved 1980s classic Tales of the New Teen Titans! First up is alien princess and warrior Starfire, whose huge heart, huger hair, and fiery fists have made her a fan-favorite member of the team! When a spaceship bearing Tamaranean markings crash-lands on Earth, Starfire goes on a solo mission to uncover its origins. But what awaits her on that journey will bring her back to the earliest days of her youth, to memories of two sisters eternally at war...and perhaps the chance to keep history from repeating itself.
The trees are killing the children!
