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Featuring iconic art from George Pérez and John Byrne!Collecting a three-year run of The Avengers at its very best, with dynamite work from an awesome assemblage of legendary Avengers creators! First, Gerry Conway joins George Pérez for a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. When Wonder Man returns, the team’s internal drama reaches a crescendo all while the Avengers wage war against Doctor Doom. Jim Shooter takes over as writer with John Byrne taking turns with Pérez on art. They begin a series of classic encounters staged on a massive scale, taking on Ultron, the Lethal Legion and the epic threat of Korvac! Then, David Michelinie changeth the order again with a trip to Wundagore Mountain. Plus: Jim Starlin’s cosmos-altering Thanos War, a solo flight for the Falcon and the tragic tale of Arsenal!COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) #150-188; Avengers Annual (1967) #6-9; Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #9; Marvel Two-in-One Annual (1976) #2; Marvel Premiere (1972) #35-37, 49; What If? (1977) #3, 9; material from Marvel Tales (1966) #100, Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #13Written by Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter & David Michelinie With Steve Englehart, Stan Lee, Scott Edelman, Bill Mantlo, Jim Starlin, Roger Stern, Marv Wolfman, Roger Slifer, Steve Gerber, Tom Defalco, Mark Gruenwald, Steven Grant, Mark Evanier, Gil Kane, Roy Thomas & Don GlutPenciled by George Pérez, Sal Buscem & John Byrne With Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Herb Trimpe, Jim Shooter, Don Heck, George Tuska, Jim Starlin, Dave Wenzel, Carmine Infantino, Jim Mooney, Don Newton, Michael Netzer, Gil Kane, Jim Craig & Alan Kupperberg

Drawn from Earth across the stars, the Marvel Universe's greatest villains and heroes are set against one another by the mysterious and unbelievably powerful Beyonder, with the winner promised the ultimate prize. But as battle lines are drawn, new alliances forged and old enemies clash, one among them is not willing to settle for anything less than godhood. Can even the combined might of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men prevent Dr. Doom from becoming the most powerful being in the universe? Collecting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #1-12.

Dazzler returns to the top of the Masterworks charts in her third volume! Family secrets explode in Alison Blaire's life: No sooner does her half sister, Lois London, arrive than Dazzler finds herself on the run as a fugitive accused of murder while trying to stay one step ahead of a vengeful Rogue! Dazzler is bent on staying out of the super hero game - but she still winds up in Attilan, where she must team up with the Inhumans against Blackout and Moonstone! Things are much calmer on the fashion runway when Alison joins Millie the Model's agency - that is, until Chili Storm shows up! This volume concludes with the graphic novel DAZZLER: THE MOVIE, guest-starring the X-Men! And don't miss Bill Sienkiewicz's painted cover art! Collecting DAZZLER #26-34 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #12: DAZZLER - THE MOVIE.

Dazzler, that's a wrap! The icon of the '80s finishes her tour with the Marvel Masterworks in the conclusion of her original series! Alison Blaire took her last solo bow in 1986, but while Madonna was notching #1 singles, Dazzler was getting chased through sewers by super villains. Being the hardest-working mutant in show business isn't as glamorous as you'd think! And with a prejudiced world now fully aware of her mutant status, Dazzler's singing career is at a standstill. She desperately tries to find her place as she faces the cosmic Beyonder, battles her future X-Men teammates, romances the Beast and tries her hand at…roller derby?! Hey, it was the '80s! Featuring early work from indie legend Paul Chadwick! Collecting DAZZLER #35-42, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST #1-4, SECRET WARS II #4 and material from MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #38.

Artistic superstar Jim Valentino revitalizes the original Guardians of the Galaxy!As the Guardians of the Galaxy pursue a cosmic threat named Korvac from the 31st century back to the present day, it will take an awesome assemblage of Avengers to help them save all of reality! Trapped in their past, the Guardians share adventures with Spider-Man, the Thing and Ms. Marvel. But can they make their way back home? And if they do, are they ready for…Taserface?! As Major Victory leads the Guardians on a quest to find Captain America’s long-lost shield, their mission pits them against Iron Man's twisted legacy, the marauding alien cyborgs called the Stark and the intergalactic thieves known as Force!COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) 167-168, 170-177, 181; Ms. Marvel (1977) 23; Marvel Team-Up (1972) 86; Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 61-63, 69; Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 1-6

Who’s got disco fever? We do! Marvel presents the entire 1980s DAZZLER run in a single, massive, oversized Omnibus. Leaping from the pages of X-MEN and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, Alison Blaire, A.K.A. Dazzler, charted one of the comic-book direct market’s first exclusive offerings in her solo series. Equal parts pop star and super hero, Dazzler’s stories feature drama, romance, adventure and action in the mighty Marvel manner. But being the hardest-working mutant in show business isn’t as glamorous as you’d think! She faces prison, family intrigue, the Sisterhood of Evil Mutants, a vengeful Rogue during her villain days and even Galactus! Complete with letters pages and more! Collecting X-MEN (1963) #130-131, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #203, DAZZLER (1981) #1-42, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL (1982) #12, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST #1-4, SECRET WARS II #4, and material from WHAT IF (1977) #33 and MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #38.

Shocking revelations and the tragic fall of one of their own rock the Avengers to their core in this infamous chapter in the team's history!It’s a new era for the Avengers as the order changeth and Jim Shooter and a host of creative luminaries force Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to contend with harrowing challenges like the near-infinite power of the Molecule Man, the manipulative Moondragon and the Masters of Evil. A whole new lineup, including Hawkeye, She-Hulk and surprise inductee Tigra, changes the dynamic, but nothing could alter the field more than the court-martial one of the Avengers’ own. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes also face off against the Defenders in an Annual adventure. Capping off this volume is the Vision and Scarlet Witch miniseries. In it, Vizh and Wanda’s attempts at suburban bliss are rocked by deep revelations including the identity of Wanda’s true father!COLLECTING: THE AVENGERS (1963) #210-226 & ANNUAL (1967) #11 and VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH (1982) #1-4

One of the most iconic and devastating Marvel stories ever told, Demon in a Bottle chronicles Tony Stark's harrowing battle with alcoholism in a story that changed comics forever!Corporate connivances, murder charges, villains by the dozen — Iron Man faces his most untouchable foe in criminal industrialist Justin Hammer and his literal army of super-villains! But can the Armored Avenger overcome an even more implacable personal demon, invulnerable to technology or wealth? Plus: Iron Man’s origin told in detail! A titanic battle with Namor the Sub-Mariner! And a who’s who of Shellhead’s greatest foes!COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 120-128

MARVEL ARCHIVES: A TIME CAPSULE OF ICONIC ERAS!Marvel Comics has shaped pop culture for decades, and now you can relive its most unforgettable moments with the all-new Marvel Archives series. This groundbreaking line of oversized graphic novels takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the most dynamic periods in Marvel’s history. Whether it’s the cosmic adventures of the 70s, the gritty urban tales of the 90s, or the high-flying superheroics of the mid-80s, Marvel Archives captures the essence of each era like never before.Marvel Archive Editions will contain:Deluxe oversized hardcoverThe original comic stories presented as they were first printedPacked with Bonus Features like complete with ads, fan letter pages, and moreCover galleries highlighting the work of legendary artists from the eraEach volume is more than just a collection of stories—it’s a portal to the cultural zeitgeist of the time. With every turn of the page, you’ll experience the world as it was, from the political and social upheavals that shaped the stories to the music, movies, and television that defined the era, and laid the groundwork for the Marvel Universe as we know it today.Leap into the cosmic chaos of Marvel Superhero Secret Wars, a saga that redefined comic book storytelling and left an indelible mark on the mid-1980s cultural landscape! In 1984 Marvel dropped a superpowered bombshell that changed everything.Transported to the mysterious Battleworld by the omnipotent Beyonder, Earth’s mightiest heroes and most sinister villains find themselves thrust into a no-holds-barred conflict. The stakes? A promise of limitless power! Iconic figures like Captain America, Spider-Man, and the X-Men square off against the likes of Doctor Doom, Magneto, and Ultron. But this isn’t just another battle of good vs. evil—this is survival, with moral dilemmas as complex as Dynasty plot twists. All while Spider-Man stumbles upon a certain black costume—an innocent-looking suit destined to spark nightmares in the decades to come.Relive the saga that captivated a generation, redefining what superhero storytelling could be. This deluxe Marvel Archive Edition collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1-12, presented as facsimile editions, along with a gallery of iconic covers. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of comic history—because in the world of superheroes, “Secret Wars” was, and still is, the ultimate crossover event.Make Mine Marvel!

Fan-favorite bad guy the Orb returns in a pair of eye-opening throwdowns with Johnny Blaze!Johnny Blaze rides the highway to hell in another blazing collection of Ghost Rider epics as writer Michael Fleisher wraps up his pivotal run! The Nevada desert turns even hotter when the Orb sets his eye on our hero! Yes, Ghost Rider’s archest of archvillains is back! GR also finds himself sinking fast in a rematch with the Water Wizard. Meanwhile, big-rig trucker Clem Barstow proves he doesn’t play nice on the open road, and the demon Azmodeus makes his chilling debut to menace Johnny Blaze. Plus: It’ll take a team-up with fellow horror hero Werewolf by Night to bring down the sinister Tatterdemalion. And don’t miss the first appearance of Hamilton Slade, a new entrant into the Ghost Rider legacy! Includes key guest-appearances from Marvel Two-In-One and Avengers.COLLECTING: Ghost Rider (1973) #51-66, Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #80, Avengers (1963) #214; material from What If? (1977) #28Written by Michael Fleisher with Jim Shooter & Tom DefalcoPenciled by Don Perlin & Jack Sparling with Tom Sutton, Ron Wilson, Herb Trimpe, Alan Kupperberg, Luke McDonnell, Bob Hall, Jim Shooter & Carmine Infantino

A major new line of DC collected editions begins with the earliest stories starring the Legion of Super-Heroes!This first collection starring the greatest heroes of the 30th century features long out-of-print tales from November 1968 to July 1974, such as War of the Wraith-Mates, The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time, and The Impossible Target, pulled from the pages of ACTION COMICS #378-387 and #389-392, ADVENTURE COMICS #374-380 and #403, and SUPERBOY #172-173, #176, #183-184, #188, #190-191, #193, #195, and #197-203.

Alien Books and Valiant Comics proudly present a deluxe hardcover omnibus edition of the complete Harbinger (1992) series by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Maurice Fontenot, and more!Harbinger is the critically acclaimed masterpiece that kicked off a whole new age of superheroes from legendary creators Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), and Valiant Comics.Follow the story of Peter Stanchek and his band of teenage runaways, harbingers of a new age, born with the power to change the world…or break it. Plagued by emerging psionic powers he hardly understands, Peter turns to Toyo Harada and his Harbinger Foundation, an organization dedicated to teaching young people like Peter. But when he learns to what lengths Harada will go to further his secret agenda, he turns on his mentor, gathering a group of like-minded rebels. On the road and always just one step ahead of Harada and his hit squad of super-powered Eggbreakers, these renegade harbingers will have to learn how to use their powers to change the world for the better along the way.

Collects What If? (1977) #1-12. Titanic tales of triumph and tragedy in the mighty Marvel tradition - with a twist! Overseen by the Watcher, the most offbeat series of all revisited major Marvel moments, asking the tantalizing question: what if? Imagine that a young Spider-Man joined the Fantastic Four! Consider the Hulk with Bruce Banner's brain! Envision a world where the Avengers never existed - or one where they assembled in the 1950s! How about the FF with different powers? Daredevil's secret exposed? Cap and Bucky surviving World War II? The first time Jane Foster wielded the hammer of Thor, a different Hulk or multiple Spider-People? Some of the ideas that shook Marvel's foundations began in the realm of remote possibility! But can even Uatu believe his eyes when Jack Kirby reimagines himself and his fellow Bullpen legends as the Fantastic Four?!

In honor of 60 years of Spider-Man, the web-slinger's second solo series gets the Omnibus treatment! SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN not only increased the opportunities for Spidey action, it provided a platform to expand upon and explore the world of Peter Parker and his incomparable cast: J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and the gang! Of course, there was no shortage of villains - including the Vulture, the Lizard and Doc Ock! SPECTACULAR was also home to Frank Miller's first Daredevil artwork - part of a sprawling saga featuring Carrion, the mysterious rotting horror with hidden ties to Peter Parker's past and a violent desire to punish him for the death of Gwen Stacy! Painstakingly restored, this is an Omnibus for the ages! Collecting SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #1-42 and ANNUAL #1, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #13 and FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #218.

Writers Jim Shooter and David Michelinie and avenging artists George Pérez and John Byrne bring you the Avengers at their best! And it begins with the cosmic "Korvac Saga" - co-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy! Possessed by the Power Cosmic, Korvac seeks to create a utopia on Earth. His godlike power may mean the end of the Avengers - and everyone else on the planet! Then, bookending this volume is "The Yesterday Quest" - a storyline with deep revelations for the Scarlet Witch, including her first encounter with the evil power of the Darkhold! In between, new heroes join the team, battles with the Absorbing Man and Count Nefaria will shake your fillings, and you will see why the Avengers will forever be called Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #167-188 and ANNUAL #8-9, and material from AVENGERS: THE KORVAC SAGA TPB.

The last time Earth's heroes encountered the Beyonder, they fought for their lives. This time, they fight for all existence! A year after kidnapping the most powerful beings on Earth and pitting them against one another in a "Secret War" on a distant world, the omnipotent Beyonder comes to Earth to continue his study of humanity. However, a being so powerful and so naive is a dangerous combination. As the Beyonder's understanding slowly grows, so too do his own desires - and even the lord of lies, Mephisto, fears what the Beyonder might ultimately decide those desires are! Because if the Beyonder decides he wants to end all that is, even the combined might of the universe's cosmic powers may not be enough to stop him! Collecting SECRET WARS II #1-9.

Matt Murdock may be the Marvel Universe's most famous lawyer, but when the Jester frames Daredevil for murder, the verdict is guilty…and the sentence is death! Then, news of Karen Page's disappearance sends Daredevil to Los Angeles in a crossover adventure with Ghost Rider! Meanwhile, Matt's romance with Heather Glenn continues to grow, but his investigation into her father's business draws disturbing conclusions. And the Owl attacks - but he's far from the Man Without Fear's only problem! The deadly Bullseye is back, and the Purple Man has employed his mind-control powers to torment our hero and his friends! It's a gritty saga that traps DD in the Ryker's Island prison - and forces him to fight a gauntlet of his most violent foes! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #133-154 and ANNUAL #4, GHOST RIDER (1973) #20 and MARVEL PREMIERE (1972) #39-40 and #43.

GRAPHIC NOVEL. BUMPER REPRINT COLLECTION OF THE EARLIEST PUNISHER APPEARANCES. WHEN THE MOB KILLED HIS FAMILY, FRANK CASTLE WENT TO WAR. BUT BEFORE HE BECAME THE SCOURGE OF THE UNDERWORLD, THE PUNISHER SET HIS SIGHTS ON A CERTAIN WORLD-FAMOUS WALL CRAWLER. MARVEL PRESENTS THE VENGEANCE SEEKING VIGILANTE'S EARLIEST APPEARANCES IN THE PAGES OF AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA, DAREDEVIL AND MORE.

Against all odds. Forever.For a thousand generations, Gilad Anni-Padda has defended the innocent and dealt out justice as the Eternal Warrior, the Earth’s chosen Fist and Steel. An unsung veteran of every war ever waged, Gilad’s hard-fought quest will force him to the forefront of the Valiant Universe – and into a brand new kind of battle alongside the likes of Bloodshot, X-O Manowar, and his own long-lost brother, the one and only Armstrong.Prepare for ten thousand years of war as comics legends Jim Shooter (The Avengers, Secret Wars), Barry Windsor-Smith (Monsters, Weapon X), John Dixon (SHADOWMAN), Kevin VanHook (BLOODSHOT, Batman Confidential), Mark Moretti (NINJAK) and more come together for the first omnibus collection of Valiant's original immortal hero!