The ragin' Cajun steals the spotlight in an action-packed era for the X-Men! For years, they've loved each other from a safe distance. Now Rogue and Gambit will become closer than ever, and it may shatter their lives permanently! For when Remy LeBeau past actions stand revealed, he'll face trial - but who will serve as judge, jury and executioner? In other action, an uncanny battle between Cannonball and Gladiator sends the X-Men on their latest intergalactic adventure. Can they free the Shi'ar from the deadly grip of the Phalanx? Meanwhile, another squad grapples with the Kingpin and Sebastian Shaw over a cure for the Legacy virus! Plus: Psylocke and Angel reckon with shocking transformations! The Imperial Guard in the Big Apple! Bishop's adventures in the X.S.E.! A furious Marrow takes on Spider-Man! And meet the mighty Maggott! Collecting: Uncanny X-Men (1981) #341-350, -1; X-Men (1991) #62-64, -1; Imperial Guard (1997) #1-3; Psylocke & Archangel: Crimson Dawn (1997) #1-4; Gambit (1997) #1-4; Bishop: Xavier Security Enforcer (1998) #1-3; Marvel Fanfare (1996) #4-5; Longshot (1998) #1; material from Marvel Valentine Special (1997) #1

The shocking dystopian future of the Age of Apocalypse reaches its explosive climax!Reality may have been altered, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fixed! But will the desperate gambles of what’s left of this world’s X-Men bear fruit? Gambit recovers the one artifact that might end Apocalypse’s reign before it began, while Weapon X obtains the means to destroy his kingdom —but Generation Next pays the ultimate price rescuing Illyana Rasputin! Learn who lives and who dies in either reality as the apocalyptic arc ends in treachery and tragedy! COLLECTING: Weapon X (1995) 3-4, Generation Next (1995) 3-4, Gambit and the X-Ternals (1995) 3-4, Astonishing X-Men (1995) 4, X-Man 4, X-Calibre (1995) 4, Factor X (1995) 4, Amazing X-Men (1995) 4, X-Universe (1995) 2, X-Men Omega (1995), Age of Apocalypse: The Chosen (1995)

Continuing the most shocking X-Men event of all! The world groans under the Darwinian conqueror Apocalypse's rule. Under his thumb, America has become a dark and dangerous dystopia where mutants rule, humankind suffers, and survival of the fittest is all! But in the shadows, the freedom fighters known as the X-Men - following a tenuously thin thread of hope - continue their dangerous and multi-pronged plan to restore the true Marvel Universe. As the X-Men battle Holocaust and the Sentinels, Nightcrawler searches for the seer Destiny, Cyclops and Havok clash in the Dark Beast's slave pens, and young Nate Grey meets his maker...literally! Collecting ASTONISHING X-MEN (1995) #2-3, AMAZING X-MEN (1995) #2-3, GAMBIT AND THE X-TERNALS #2, GENERATION NEXT #2, WEAPON X (1995) #2, X-CALIBRE #2-3, FACTOR X #2-3, X-MAN (1995) #2-3, X-UNIVERSE #1 and material from X-MEN: YEAR OF THE MUTANTS COLLECTORS PREVIEW.

One of the most famous eras in X-Men history begins - twenty years in the future, ruled by the evil mutant Apocalypse! Charles Xavier is dead - killed twenty years in the past during a time-travel accident - and the world created by his absence is a nightmare! Apocalypse rules with an iron fist, ruthlessly enforcing his dictum that only the strong shall survive. But hidden in the long shadow of En Sabah Nur is a group of ragtag freedom fighters led by Xavier's oldest friend, Magneto: the X-Men! When Bishop, last survivor of the true Marvel Universe, explains how the world went wrong, these embittered mutants and their tenuous allies must risk everything to put things right! Collecting: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 320-321, X-Men (1991) 40-41, Cable (1993) 20, X-Men Alpha, Generation Next 1, Astonishing X-Men (1995) 1, Gambit And The X-Ternals 1, Weapon X (1995) 1, Factor X 1, X-Man 1, X-Calibre 1, Amazing X-Men (1995) 1, X-Men: Age Of Apocalypse Ashcan Edition

A tumultuous era for Marvel’s mutants sees two momentous unions: an X-Men/Avengers team-up and the wedding of Jean Grey and Cyclops!The blood ties run deep between the X-Men and Avengers — and only by working together can they prevent Magneto’s Acolytes from destroying the war-torn nation of Genosha! Meanwhile, there’s no shortage of other dangers as the mutant-killing Legacy virus hits close to home, and Professor X decides to rehabilitate the monster known as Sabretooth! But amid all the action, wedding bells are ringing for the most star-crossed super-hero couple of all: Scott Summers and Jean Grey! Love conquers all when Jean and Scott get married at last — before a mind-bending honeymoon to the far future, where they must raise Cyclops’ long-lost son and overthrow the planet-conquering Apocalypse! Plus: the looming threat of the Phalanx!COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) #307-314, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1992) #18, X-Men (1991) #26-35, X-Men Annual (1992) #2, Avengers (1963) #368-369, Avengers West Coast (1989) #101, Cable (1993) #6-8, X-Men Unlimited (1993) #3-5, X-Men: The Wedding Album (1994) #1, What If? (1989) #60, Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix (1994) #1-4, X-Men Ashcan Edition (1994) #1Written by Scott Lobdell, Glenn Herdling, Fabian Nicieza, Bob Harras, Roy Thomas, Kurt Busiek & MorePenciled by John Romita Jr., Joe Madureira, Lee Weeks, Ian Churchill, Andy Kubert, Richard Bennett, Liam Sharp, Steve Epting, Dave Ross, Dwayne Turner, Aron Wiesenfeld, Mike McKone, Ian Churchill, Ron Randall, Gene Ha & More

One of the X-Men's - and the entire Marvel Universe's - greatest threats begins to emerge and rear its head, in this prelude to the monumental and iconic Onslaught Saga!Onslaught is coming! But first the X-Men must survive his herald: the punishing and powerful Post! Archangel and Wolverine join Doctor Strange on a quest for a mystical cure to Psylocke’s grievous, Sabretooth-inflicted injuries — but Warren too has wounds, both physical and psychological. Meanwhile, the Brood return, the Age of Apocalypse’s Dark Beast targets his Marvel Universe doppelganger, Wolverine succumbs to his animal side — literally — and the X-Men race to save a train full of commuters from Mister Sinister’s explosive experiments! Plus: Stories set in the past reveal the origins of Sinister and Apocalypse! The X-Men have reached the end of the road to Onslaught, but have all their trials been enough to prepare them for the mysterious villain’s imminent assault?COLLECTING: X-Men (1991) #48-52, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #329-332, Archangel (1996) #1, X-Men/Brood (1996) #1-2, X-Men & ClanDestine (1996) #1-2, X-Men Unlimited (1993) #10, Wolverine (1988) #101, Storm (1996) #1-4, Further Adventures of Cyclops & Phoenix (1996) #1-4, Rise of Apocalypse (1996) #1-4, Black Knight: Exodus (1996) #1, Fantastic Four (1961) #19, Xavier Institute Alumni Yearbook (1996) #1Written by Scott Lobdell, Mark Waid, Jeph Loeb, John Ostrander, Peter Milligan, Alan Davis, Larry Hama, Warren Ellis, Terry Kavanagh, James Felder, Stan Lee & MorePenciled by Luke Ross, Jeff Matsuda, Andy Kubert, Pasqual Ferry, Joe Madureira, Bryan Hitch, Leonardo Manco, Alan Davis, Val Semeiks, Terry Dodson, John Paul Leon, Adam Pollina, Jack Kirby & More

Magneto and Stryfe cast a long shadow over mutantkind! The X-Men travel to Russia when Colossus visits his sister Illyana, formerly the New Mutants Magik! But the sadistic Soul Skinner is loose, and the Russian government will do anything to stop him even if that means shattering Colossus family! Then, when Magneto s fanatical followers the Acolytes return, could it mean that the Master of Magnetism is still alive? Plus: Siena Blaze strikes as the Upstarts deadly game continues! Betsy Braddock returns but if Betsy s back, who is Psylocke?! And the X-Cutioner targets the dying Mastermind as mutants worldwide begin falling mysteriously ill! What horror has Stryfe unleashed on mutantkind and can the X-Men cope with his lethal legacy? Collecting: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 297-300, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1992) 17, X-Men (1991) 17-23, Stryfe s Strike File (1993) 1, X-Men Unlimited (1993) 1

A dark new era dawns for Excalibur! Meggan and Nightcrawler face despair as Captain Britain and Cerise are ripped from the team. Phoenix holds the key to Brian's return, but is the cost too high to bear? And what has Brian become? As Excalibur relocates to Muir Island, Nightcrawler learns a startling secret - and a Phalanx invasion introduces a strange new, or old, ally. Who or what is Douglock?! Wolfsbane, Colossus and the sardonic Pete Wisdom join the team as Excalibur faces a struggle for the Soulsword, a battle against the alien Uncreated and the threat of X-Man - but as Kitty finds romance in the most unlikely place, will Brian join the London Hellfire Club? Collecting EXCALIBUR (1988) #68-103 and ANNUAL #1-2, X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #4, X-FACTOR (1986) #106, X-FORCE (1991) #38, X-MAN #12, PRYDE AND WISDOM #1-3, and material from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #174 and MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL 1996.

The Epic Collection series collecting the adventures of Marvel's premiere British team of mutants, Excalibur, continues!The Phoenix-powered Rachel Summers is back, fresh from a battle with Galactus! Meanwhile, faces from Captain Britain's past resurface when the Warpies and the RCX return! But dark days lie ahead as the team joins Rachel on a trip to her own timeline: the nightmarish tomorrow of Days of Future Past! The secrets of Widget are revealed, and some surprising faces need help fighting for freedom against the Sentinels! Back in the present, Meggan and Nightcrawler face despair as Captain Britain and Cerise are ripped from the team — and the departures don’t end there! Rachel holds the key to Brian’s return, but is the cost too high to bear? And what — or who — has Brian become?COLLECTING: Excalibur (1988) 59-75, Excalibur Annual (1993) 1

In the wake of the mighty villain Onslaught’s defeat, the X-Men battle on in a world mourning its heroes, who were seemingly destroyed by Onslaught!Onslaught is defeated! The X-Men have survived their greatest test — but Professor X has been arrested and mutant prejudice is at an all-time high. Cannonball and Iceman infiltrate Graydon Creed’s anti-mutant presidential campaign, but will their investigation put Iceman’s family in the crosshairs? And what happens when Creed is targeted for death? As the bigoted Friends of Humanity assault mutants worldwide, the X-Men must deal with their newest teammate: Joseph, the amnesiac Magneto! Plus: With the Fantastic Four presumed dead in Onslaught’s attack, can the X-Men help the orphaned Franklin Richards? The Brotherhood strike — with Cyclops’ brother Havok leading the villains! Joseph wrestles with Magneto’s bloody legacy! Bishop’s past is finally revealed! Beast ties up loose ends! And can Juggernaut escape the crimson prison in which Onslaught trapped him?COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 338-340, Uncanny X-Men Annual ’96-97, X-Men (1991) 58-61, X-Men Annual ’97, X-Men Unlimited (1993) 12-15, X-Factor (1986) 130, Magneto (1996) 1-4, XSE (1996) 1-4, Beast (1997) 1-3, Juggernaut (1997) 1, material from Marvel Holiday Special (1996) 1

The 90s blockbuster era of X-Men continues, with the expanded dual team roster and the debut of fan favorite mutant time-traveler, Bishop!The coming of Bishop!  The reunited X-Men have expanded into two squads - and while the blue team takes on Omega Red and learns secrets of Wolverine's past, the gold team brokers peace with the Hellfire Club! But when advanced Sentinels crash the party, one X-Man may not survive! Then, guns blazing, the man called Bishop arrives from the future pursuing hundreds of escaped convicts through time - and finds himself stranded in the present! Bishop was raised to idolize the X-Men…but he knows a deadly secret waiting in their future! Plus: Colossus is reunited with his brother, the X-Men face the machinations of Mojo and the blue team battles a New Orleans Brood infestation alongside Ghost Rider and…Gambit's wife?!COLLECTING: UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #281-288, UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL (1992) #16, X-MEN (1991) #4-9, X-MEN ANNUAL (1992) #1 and GHOST RIDER (1990) #26-27

The Green Hornet and Kato have met their fair share of villains over the years, but when an alien infant crashes to Earth, the two heroes must keep him safe from a whole new type of nemesis. Are they prepared to take on a series of dark and deadly enemies willing to stop at nothing and do whatever it takes to save the child?

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Image Comics and the 20th anniversary of THE DARKNESS, this special volume collects THE DARKNESS ORIGINS (Issues one through six and Preview), THE DARKNESS/BATMAN, and THE DARKNESS/SUPERMAN! This is a one-time printing in honor of the anniversaries, so donêt miss out!

Collects #1-40, Special Preview Edition, The Darkness 1/2, Tales of the Darkness 1/2-4, Tales of the Darkness 2001 1/2, The Darkness: Wanted Dead, The Darkness/Witchblade 1/2 plus bonus material! Note: This is a large file (almost 1GB), please make sure you have space on your device! THE DARKNESS COMPENDIUM VOLUME 1 collects issue #1-#40 plus the complete run of the TALES OF THE DARKNESS series collected into one volume. See how The Darkness first manifested itself in bearer mafia hitman Jackie Estacado and made his world even darker than before!

Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the Darkness. Jackie’s family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and Cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Then he discovers he has a twin sister he never knew right before the Angelus and Sonatine return for a climactic showdown. Family feuds, a mysterious town called Wyrmwood, and being hunted by Ripclaw. All this and more, gorgeously rendered and assembled in this second volume of absolute collected editions.Collects DARKNESS #19-40, WITCHBLADE #36, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS 9;, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #1, DARKNESS/WITCHBLADE #1, DARKNESS 9; story 2

Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the help of the Darkness. Meanwhile, Jackie’s family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Family feuds, a mysterious twin, a curious town called Wyrmwood, and Ripclaw’s relentless pursuit—plus, the climactic return of Sonatine and the Angelus. All this and more, gorgeously rendered and assembled in this second volume of absolute collected editions. Collects THE DARKNESS #19-40, WITCHBLADE #36, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #½ (Stories 1 and 2), WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #1, DARKNESS/WITCHBLADE #1

Red Hood Jason Todd zieht als brutaler Antiheld durch das amerikanische Herzland und geht auf das Böse los, wo immer es seinen Weg kreuzt. Aber auch Batwoman trifft den von der Finsternis verschlungenen ehemaligen Robin. In Gotham City kommt es zudem zum folgenschweren Rückkampf mit dem Pinguin.

RENNEN GEGEN DIE FINSTERNIS Einst war Wally West als Flash ein strahlender Held. Doch diese Zeiten scheinen endgültig vorbei … Bis ein übermächtiges Wesen, der Wächter der Dimensionsgrenzen, ausgerechnet den vom Weg abgekommenen Roten Blitz damit beauftragt, gleich mehrere Universen vor der Macht des Dunklen Multiversums zu retten. Bei seinem Rennen gegen die Finsternis trifft Wally in den verschiedenen Dimensionen sogar auf US-Präsident Superman und muss sich dem zum Blutsauger gewordenen Batman der Vampir-Erde stellen … Die rasante Miniserie um Fan-Liebling Wally West, inszeniert von Scott Lobdell (X-Men, Happy Death Day) und Brett Booth (FLASH, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA), komplett in einem Band. ENTHÄLT: FLASH FORWARD 1-6, GENERATION ZERO: GODS AMONG US SPECIAL EDITION 1 Die Vorgeschichte zu Batman Death Metal

HELD ODER OUTLAW? Red Hood kämpft allein gegen das Verbrechen, seit sein bester Freund Arsenal ermordet und seine Gefährten Artemis und Bizarro in einer fremden Dimension gestrandet sind. Doch es ist fraglich, auf welcher Seite Red Hood wirklich steht, denn er nimmt das Angebot von Lex Luthor an, der im Jahr des Schurken zum Apex Lex wurde, um eine Gruppe junger Metawesen zu Welteroberern auszubilden! Mit diesen neuen Outlaws verschlägt es ihn in eine Forschungsanlage nahe dem Erdkern, wo sie eine heikle Mission bestehen sollen, als dort plötzlich und unerwartet Artemis und Bizarro erscheinen – und sich als Red Hoods Feinde entpuppen … Über 400 Seiten Antihelden-Action im finalen Band der Serie um Red Hood und die Outlaws, inszeniert von Scott Lobdell (FLASH FORWARD, X-Men), Kenneth Rocafort (BATMAN – DETECTIVE COMICS), David Messina (CATWOMAN) und anderen.ENTHÄLT: RED HOOD: OUTLAW 37-50 und RED HOOD 51-52

Collects Iron Man (1996) #1-12; Avengers (1996) #6, 12; Fantastic Four (1996) #12; Captain America (1996) #12; material from Heroes Reborn (1996) #1/2; Captain America (1996) #6. In 1996, the hottest creators of the day teamed up to reimagine and reinvigorate Marvel's greatest heroes. The Avengers and Fantastic Four were reborn with bold new looks on a brave new world, their origins re-envisioned with a raw vitality and contemporary sensibility! Industrialist Tony Stark has donned experimental armor, becoming the heroic Iron Man - but he wasn't the first. Haunted by memories of his friend Rebel O'Reilly, killed during testing of the armor, can Tony handle the threat of the Hulk? When Doctor Doom targets Iron Man, painful ghosts of the past re-emerge. And Tony will need to channel every ounce of inventiveness he has if he hopes to stop Galactus!

Collects X-Men (1991) #62-64, Heroes For Hire (1997) #18-19, Shadowland: Spider-Man (2010) #1, Secret Avengers (2010) #18, Avengers (2012) #11. Shang-Chi demonstrates his martial-arts prowess across the Marvel Universe! There's hellfire in Hong Kong as the Master of Kung Fu lends his deadly hands to the X-Men's cause in battle with Sebastian Shaw and the Kingpin! Then, he and Wolverine join Iron Fist and the Heroes for Hire, tackling pirates on the high seas off Madripoor! But when Mister Negative exploits the chaos of Shadowland, Shang-Chi and Spider-Man must stop the villain's Inner Demons from adding Hell's Kitchen to his criminal empire! Plus: When Arnim Zola threatens Earth, only Shang-Chi, Steve Rogers and Black Widow stand between us and oblivion! And when the Master of Kung Fu joins the Avengers, he shows exactly why he's one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes!

Mutantkind marked for X-cution! Life is as volatile as ever for the X-Men as Storm and Forge's romance reaches a dramatic turning point, and the fates of the Morlocks and Mikhail Rasputin collide! Meanwhile, Mojo pits mutant against mutant, and secrets from Professor X's past are revealed! But when Cyclops and Phoenix are kidnapped - and Cable seemingly assassinates Xavier - the X-Men, X-Factor and X-Force go to war…with each other! Witness epic battles around the globe and on the moon as Mister Sinister's subtle plan of vengeance on Apocalypse unfolds. And prepare for major revelations about the true identities of Cable and his twisted doppelganger, Stryfe! Featuring blood, angst, sacrifice and great big guns as Marvel's mutant families dance to the villains' twisted tune! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #289-296, X-MEN (1991) #10-16, X-FACTOR (1986) #84-86 and X-FORCE (1991) #16-18.

Nightmares and daydreams! When D’Spayre targets Generation X, can Chamber overcome his inner darkness? Then, Black Tom Cassidy attacks — with a secret weapon the team won’t see coming! Meanwhile, Bastion has launched Operation: Zero Tolerance — and while Jubilee struggles to escape his manipulative clutches, Gen X faces the threat of the elements, the fury of the Sentinels…and the sting of betrayal! What horrible line will Emma Frost cross to ensure her students’ safety? And amid the chaos, the shocking truth about M finally comes to light! Plus: Emma’s past is revealed! Generation X meets Spider-Man! Artie, Leech and Franklin Richards journey into the unknown with Man-Thing and Howard the Duck! And Gen X like you’ve never seen them! Collecting GENERATION X (1994) #24-32, #-1 and ANNUAL ’97; X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #16; MARVEL TEAM-UP (1997) #1; DAYDREAMERS #1-3; and GENERATION X UNDERGROUND #1.

The ragin' Cajun steals the spotlight in an action-packed era for the X-Men! For years, they've loved each other from a safe distance. Now Rogue and Gambit will become closer than ever, and it may shatter their lives permanently! For when Remy LeBeau past actions stand revealed, he'll face trial - but who will serve as judge, jury and executioner? In other action, an uncanny battle between Cannonball and Gladiator sends the X-Men on their latest intergalactic adventure. Can they free the Shi'ar from the deadly grip of the Phalanx? Meanwhile, another squad grapples with the Kingpin and Sebastian Shaw over a cure for the Legacy virus! Plus: Psylocke and Angel reckon with shocking transformations! The Imperial Guard in the Big Apple! Bishop's adventures in the X.S.E.! A furious Marrow takes on Spider-Man! And meet the mighty Maggott! Collecting: Uncanny X-Men (1981) #341-350, -1; X-Men (1991) #62-64, -1; Imperial Guard (1997) #1-3; Psylocke & Archangel: Crimson Dawn (1997) #1-4; Gambit (1997) #1-4; Bishop: Xavier Security Enforcer (1998) #1-3; Marvel Fanfare (1996) #4-5; Longshot (1998) #1; material from Marvel Valentine Special (1997) #1

The shocking dystopian future of the Age of Apocalypse reaches its explosive climax!Reality may have been altered, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fixed! But will the desperate gambles of what’s left of this world’s X-Men bear fruit? Gambit recovers the one artifact that might end Apocalypse’s reign before it began, while Weapon X obtains the means to destroy his kingdom —but Generation Next pays the ultimate price rescuing Illyana Rasputin! Learn who lives and who dies in either reality as the apocalyptic arc ends in treachery and tragedy! COLLECTING: Weapon X (1995) 3-4, Generation Next (1995) 3-4, Gambit and the X-Ternals (1995) 3-4, Astonishing X-Men (1995) 4, X-Man 4, X-Calibre (1995) 4, Factor X (1995) 4, Amazing X-Men (1995) 4, X-Universe (1995) 2, X-Men Omega (1995), Age of Apocalypse: The Chosen (1995)

Continuing the most shocking X-Men event of all! The world groans under the Darwinian conqueror Apocalypse's rule. Under his thumb, America has become a dark and dangerous dystopia where mutants rule, humankind suffers, and survival of the fittest is all! But in the shadows, the freedom fighters known as the X-Men - following a tenuously thin thread of hope - continue their dangerous and multi-pronged plan to restore the true Marvel Universe. As the X-Men battle Holocaust and the Sentinels, Nightcrawler searches for the seer Destiny, Cyclops and Havok clash in the Dark Beast's slave pens, and young Nate Grey meets his maker...literally! Collecting ASTONISHING X-MEN (1995) #2-3, AMAZING X-MEN (1995) #2-3, GAMBIT AND THE X-TERNALS #2, GENERATION NEXT #2, WEAPON X (1995) #2, X-CALIBRE #2-3, FACTOR X #2-3, X-MAN (1995) #2-3, X-UNIVERSE #1 and material from X-MEN: YEAR OF THE MUTANTS COLLECTORS PREVIEW.

One of the most famous eras in X-Men history begins - twenty years in the future, ruled by the evil mutant Apocalypse! Charles Xavier is dead - killed twenty years in the past during a time-travel accident - and the world created by his absence is a nightmare! Apocalypse rules with an iron fist, ruthlessly enforcing his dictum that only the strong shall survive. But hidden in the long shadow of En Sabah Nur is a group of ragtag freedom fighters led by Xavier's oldest friend, Magneto: the X-Men! When Bishop, last survivor of the true Marvel Universe, explains how the world went wrong, these embittered mutants and their tenuous allies must risk everything to put things right! Collecting: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 320-321, X-Men (1991) 40-41, Cable (1993) 20, X-Men Alpha, Generation Next 1, Astonishing X-Men (1995) 1, Gambit And The X-Ternals 1, Weapon X (1995) 1, Factor X 1, X-Man 1, X-Calibre 1, Amazing X-Men (1995) 1, X-Men: Age Of Apocalypse Ashcan Edition

A tumultuous era for Marvel’s mutants sees two momentous unions: an X-Men/Avengers team-up and the wedding of Jean Grey and Cyclops!The blood ties run deep between the X-Men and Avengers — and only by working together can they prevent Magneto’s Acolytes from destroying the war-torn nation of Genosha! Meanwhile, there’s no shortage of other dangers as the mutant-killing Legacy virus hits close to home, and Professor X decides to rehabilitate the monster known as Sabretooth! But amid all the action, wedding bells are ringing for the most star-crossed super-hero couple of all: Scott Summers and Jean Grey! Love conquers all when Jean and Scott get married at last — before a mind-bending honeymoon to the far future, where they must raise Cyclops’ long-lost son and overthrow the planet-conquering Apocalypse! Plus: the looming threat of the Phalanx!COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) #307-314, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1992) #18, X-Men (1991) #26-35, X-Men Annual (1992) #2, Avengers (1963) #368-369, Avengers West Coast (1989) #101, Cable (1993) #6-8, X-Men Unlimited (1993) #3-5, X-Men: The Wedding Album (1994) #1, What If? (1989) #60, Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix (1994) #1-4, X-Men Ashcan Edition (1994) #1Written by Scott Lobdell, Glenn Herdling, Fabian Nicieza, Bob Harras, Roy Thomas, Kurt Busiek & MorePenciled by John Romita Jr., Joe Madureira, Lee Weeks, Ian Churchill, Andy Kubert, Richard Bennett, Liam Sharp, Steve Epting, Dave Ross, Dwayne Turner, Aron Wiesenfeld, Mike McKone, Ian Churchill, Ron Randall, Gene Ha & More

One of the X-Men's - and the entire Marvel Universe's - greatest threats begins to emerge and rear its head, in this prelude to the monumental and iconic Onslaught Saga!Onslaught is coming! But first the X-Men must survive his herald: the punishing and powerful Post! Archangel and Wolverine join Doctor Strange on a quest for a mystical cure to Psylocke’s grievous, Sabretooth-inflicted injuries — but Warren too has wounds, both physical and psychological. Meanwhile, the Brood return, the Age of Apocalypse’s Dark Beast targets his Marvel Universe doppelganger, Wolverine succumbs to his animal side — literally — and the X-Men race to save a train full of commuters from Mister Sinister’s explosive experiments! Plus: Stories set in the past reveal the origins of Sinister and Apocalypse! The X-Men have reached the end of the road to Onslaught, but have all their trials been enough to prepare them for the mysterious villain’s imminent assault?COLLECTING: X-Men (1991) #48-52, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #329-332, Archangel (1996) #1, X-Men/Brood (1996) #1-2, X-Men & ClanDestine (1996) #1-2, X-Men Unlimited (1993) #10, Wolverine (1988) #101, Storm (1996) #1-4, Further Adventures of Cyclops & Phoenix (1996) #1-4, Rise of Apocalypse (1996) #1-4, Black Knight: Exodus (1996) #1, Fantastic Four (1961) #19, Xavier Institute Alumni Yearbook (1996) #1Written by Scott Lobdell, Mark Waid, Jeph Loeb, John Ostrander, Peter Milligan, Alan Davis, Larry Hama, Warren Ellis, Terry Kavanagh, James Felder, Stan Lee & MorePenciled by Luke Ross, Jeff Matsuda, Andy Kubert, Pasqual Ferry, Joe Madureira, Bryan Hitch, Leonardo Manco, Alan Davis, Val Semeiks, Terry Dodson, John Paul Leon, Adam Pollina, Jack Kirby & More

Magneto and Stryfe cast a long shadow over mutantkind! The X-Men travel to Russia when Colossus visits his sister Illyana, formerly the New Mutants Magik! But the sadistic Soul Skinner is loose, and the Russian government will do anything to stop him even if that means shattering Colossus family! Then, when Magneto s fanatical followers the Acolytes return, could it mean that the Master of Magnetism is still alive? Plus: Siena Blaze strikes as the Upstarts deadly game continues! Betsy Braddock returns but if Betsy s back, who is Psylocke?! And the X-Cutioner targets the dying Mastermind as mutants worldwide begin falling mysteriously ill! What horror has Stryfe unleashed on mutantkind and can the X-Men cope with his lethal legacy? Collecting: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 297-300, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1992) 17, X-Men (1991) 17-23, Stryfe s Strike File (1993) 1, X-Men Unlimited (1993) 1

A dark new era dawns for Excalibur! Meggan and Nightcrawler face despair as Captain Britain and Cerise are ripped from the team. Phoenix holds the key to Brian's return, but is the cost too high to bear? And what has Brian become? As Excalibur relocates to Muir Island, Nightcrawler learns a startling secret - and a Phalanx invasion introduces a strange new, or old, ally. Who or what is Douglock?! Wolfsbane, Colossus and the sardonic Pete Wisdom join the team as Excalibur faces a struggle for the Soulsword, a battle against the alien Uncreated and the threat of X-Man - but as Kitty finds romance in the most unlikely place, will Brian join the London Hellfire Club? Collecting EXCALIBUR (1988) #68-103 and ANNUAL #1-2, X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #4, X-FACTOR (1986) #106, X-FORCE (1991) #38, X-MAN #12, PRYDE AND WISDOM #1-3, and material from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #174 and MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL 1996.

The Epic Collection series collecting the adventures of Marvel's premiere British team of mutants, Excalibur, continues!The Phoenix-powered Rachel Summers is back, fresh from a battle with Galactus! Meanwhile, faces from Captain Britain's past resurface when the Warpies and the RCX return! But dark days lie ahead as the team joins Rachel on a trip to her own timeline: the nightmarish tomorrow of Days of Future Past! The secrets of Widget are revealed, and some surprising faces need help fighting for freedom against the Sentinels! Back in the present, Meggan and Nightcrawler face despair as Captain Britain and Cerise are ripped from the team — and the departures don’t end there! Rachel holds the key to Brian’s return, but is the cost too high to bear? And what — or who — has Brian become?COLLECTING: Excalibur (1988) 59-75, Excalibur Annual (1993) 1

In the wake of the mighty villain Onslaught’s defeat, the X-Men battle on in a world mourning its heroes, who were seemingly destroyed by Onslaught!Onslaught is defeated! The X-Men have survived their greatest test — but Professor X has been arrested and mutant prejudice is at an all-time high. Cannonball and Iceman infiltrate Graydon Creed’s anti-mutant presidential campaign, but will their investigation put Iceman’s family in the crosshairs? And what happens when Creed is targeted for death? As the bigoted Friends of Humanity assault mutants worldwide, the X-Men must deal with their newest teammate: Joseph, the amnesiac Magneto! Plus: With the Fantastic Four presumed dead in Onslaught’s attack, can the X-Men help the orphaned Franklin Richards? The Brotherhood strike — with Cyclops’ brother Havok leading the villains! Joseph wrestles with Magneto’s bloody legacy! Bishop’s past is finally revealed! Beast ties up loose ends! And can Juggernaut escape the crimson prison in which Onslaught trapped him?COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 338-340, Uncanny X-Men Annual ’96-97, X-Men (1991) 58-61, X-Men Annual ’97, X-Men Unlimited (1993) 12-15, X-Factor (1986) 130, Magneto (1996) 1-4, XSE (1996) 1-4, Beast (1997) 1-3, Juggernaut (1997) 1, material from Marvel Holiday Special (1996) 1

The 90s blockbuster era of X-Men continues, with the expanded dual team roster and the debut of fan favorite mutant time-traveler, Bishop!The coming of Bishop!  The reunited X-Men have expanded into two squads - and while the blue team takes on Omega Red and learns secrets of Wolverine's past, the gold team brokers peace with the Hellfire Club! But when advanced Sentinels crash the party, one X-Man may not survive! Then, guns blazing, the man called Bishop arrives from the future pursuing hundreds of escaped convicts through time - and finds himself stranded in the present! Bishop was raised to idolize the X-Men…but he knows a deadly secret waiting in their future! Plus: Colossus is reunited with his brother, the X-Men face the machinations of Mojo and the blue team battles a New Orleans Brood infestation alongside Ghost Rider and…Gambit's wife?!COLLECTING: UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #281-288, UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL (1992) #16, X-MEN (1991) #4-9, X-MEN ANNUAL (1992) #1 and GHOST RIDER (1990) #26-27

The Green Hornet and Kato have met their fair share of villains over the years, but when an alien infant crashes to Earth, the two heroes must keep him safe from a whole new type of nemesis. Are they prepared to take on a series of dark and deadly enemies willing to stop at nothing and do whatever it takes to save the child?

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Image Comics and the 20th anniversary of THE DARKNESS, this special volume collects THE DARKNESS ORIGINS (Issues one through six and Preview), THE DARKNESS/BATMAN, and THE DARKNESS/SUPERMAN! This is a one-time printing in honor of the anniversaries, so donêt miss out!

Collects #1-40, Special Preview Edition, The Darkness 1/2, Tales of the Darkness 1/2-4, Tales of the Darkness 2001 1/2, The Darkness: Wanted Dead, The Darkness/Witchblade 1/2 plus bonus material! Note: This is a large file (almost 1GB), please make sure you have space on your device! THE DARKNESS COMPENDIUM VOLUME 1 collects issue #1-#40 plus the complete run of the TALES OF THE DARKNESS series collected into one volume. See how The Darkness first manifested itself in bearer mafia hitman Jackie Estacado and made his world even darker than before!

Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the Darkness. Jackie’s family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and Cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Then he discovers he has a twin sister he never knew right before the Angelus and Sonatine return for a climactic showdown. Family feuds, a mysterious town called Wyrmwood, and being hunted by Ripclaw. All this and more, gorgeously rendered and assembled in this second volume of absolute collected editions.Collects DARKNESS #19-40, WITCHBLADE #36, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS 9;, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #1, DARKNESS/WITCHBLADE #1, DARKNESS 9; story 2

Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the help of the Darkness. Meanwhile, Jackie’s family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Family feuds, a mysterious twin, a curious town called Wyrmwood, and Ripclaw’s relentless pursuit—plus, the climactic return of Sonatine and the Angelus. All this and more, gorgeously rendered and assembled in this second volume of absolute collected editions. Collects THE DARKNESS #19-40, WITCHBLADE #36, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #½ (Stories 1 and 2), WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #1, DARKNESS/WITCHBLADE #1

Red Hood Jason Todd zieht als brutaler Antiheld durch das amerikanische Herzland und geht auf das Böse los, wo immer es seinen Weg kreuzt. Aber auch Batwoman trifft den von der Finsternis verschlungenen ehemaligen Robin. In Gotham City kommt es zudem zum folgenschweren Rückkampf mit dem Pinguin.

RENNEN GEGEN DIE FINSTERNIS Einst war Wally West als Flash ein strahlender Held. Doch diese Zeiten scheinen endgültig vorbei … Bis ein übermächtiges Wesen, der Wächter der Dimensionsgrenzen, ausgerechnet den vom Weg abgekommenen Roten Blitz damit beauftragt, gleich mehrere Universen vor der Macht des Dunklen Multiversums zu retten. Bei seinem Rennen gegen die Finsternis trifft Wally in den verschiedenen Dimensionen sogar auf US-Präsident Superman und muss sich dem zum Blutsauger gewordenen Batman der Vampir-Erde stellen … Die rasante Miniserie um Fan-Liebling Wally West, inszeniert von Scott Lobdell (X-Men, Happy Death Day) und Brett Booth (FLASH, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA), komplett in einem Band. ENTHÄLT: FLASH FORWARD 1-6, GENERATION ZERO: GODS AMONG US SPECIAL EDITION 1 Die Vorgeschichte zu Batman Death Metal

HELD ODER OUTLAW? Red Hood kämpft allein gegen das Verbrechen, seit sein bester Freund Arsenal ermordet und seine Gefährten Artemis und Bizarro in einer fremden Dimension gestrandet sind. Doch es ist fraglich, auf welcher Seite Red Hood wirklich steht, denn er nimmt das Angebot von Lex Luthor an, der im Jahr des Schurken zum Apex Lex wurde, um eine Gruppe junger Metawesen zu Welteroberern auszubilden! Mit diesen neuen Outlaws verschlägt es ihn in eine Forschungsanlage nahe dem Erdkern, wo sie eine heikle Mission bestehen sollen, als dort plötzlich und unerwartet Artemis und Bizarro erscheinen – und sich als Red Hoods Feinde entpuppen … Über 400 Seiten Antihelden-Action im finalen Band der Serie um Red Hood und die Outlaws, inszeniert von Scott Lobdell (FLASH FORWARD, X-Men), Kenneth Rocafort (BATMAN – DETECTIVE COMICS), David Messina (CATWOMAN) und anderen.ENTHÄLT: RED HOOD: OUTLAW 37-50 und RED HOOD 51-52

Collects Iron Man (1996) #1-12; Avengers (1996) #6, 12; Fantastic Four (1996) #12; Captain America (1996) #12; material from Heroes Reborn (1996) #1/2; Captain America (1996) #6. In 1996, the hottest creators of the day teamed up to reimagine and reinvigorate Marvel's greatest heroes. The Avengers and Fantastic Four were reborn with bold new looks on a brave new world, their origins re-envisioned with a raw vitality and contemporary sensibility! Industrialist Tony Stark has donned experimental armor, becoming the heroic Iron Man - but he wasn't the first. Haunted by memories of his friend Rebel O'Reilly, killed during testing of the armor, can Tony handle the threat of the Hulk? When Doctor Doom targets Iron Man, painful ghosts of the past re-emerge. And Tony will need to channel every ounce of inventiveness he has if he hopes to stop Galactus!

Collects X-Men (1991) #62-64, Heroes For Hire (1997) #18-19, Shadowland: Spider-Man (2010) #1, Secret Avengers (2010) #18, Avengers (2012) #11. Shang-Chi demonstrates his martial-arts prowess across the Marvel Universe! There's hellfire in Hong Kong as the Master of Kung Fu lends his deadly hands to the X-Men's cause in battle with Sebastian Shaw and the Kingpin! Then, he and Wolverine join Iron Fist and the Heroes for Hire, tackling pirates on the high seas off Madripoor! But when Mister Negative exploits the chaos of Shadowland, Shang-Chi and Spider-Man must stop the villain's Inner Demons from adding Hell's Kitchen to his criminal empire! Plus: When Arnim Zola threatens Earth, only Shang-Chi, Steve Rogers and Black Widow stand between us and oblivion! And when the Master of Kung Fu joins the Avengers, he shows exactly why he's one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes!

Mutantkind marked for X-cution! Life is as volatile as ever for the X-Men as Storm and Forge's romance reaches a dramatic turning point, and the fates of the Morlocks and Mikhail Rasputin collide! Meanwhile, Mojo pits mutant against mutant, and secrets from Professor X's past are revealed! But when Cyclops and Phoenix are kidnapped - and Cable seemingly assassinates Xavier - the X-Men, X-Factor and X-Force go to war…with each other! Witness epic battles around the globe and on the moon as Mister Sinister's subtle plan of vengeance on Apocalypse unfolds. And prepare for major revelations about the true identities of Cable and his twisted doppelganger, Stryfe! Featuring blood, angst, sacrifice and great big guns as Marvel's mutant families dance to the villains' twisted tune! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #289-296, X-MEN (1991) #10-16, X-FACTOR (1986) #84-86 and X-FORCE (1991) #16-18.

Nightmares and daydreams! When D’Spayre targets Generation X, can Chamber overcome his inner darkness? Then, Black Tom Cassidy attacks — with a secret weapon the team won’t see coming! Meanwhile, Bastion has launched Operation: Zero Tolerance — and while Jubilee struggles to escape his manipulative clutches, Gen X faces the threat of the elements, the fury of the Sentinels…and the sting of betrayal! What horrible line will Emma Frost cross to ensure her students’ safety? And amid the chaos, the shocking truth about M finally comes to light! Plus: Emma’s past is revealed! Generation X meets Spider-Man! Artie, Leech and Franklin Richards journey into the unknown with Man-Thing and Howard the Duck! And Gen X like you’ve never seen them! Collecting GENERATION X (1994) #24-32, #-1 and ANNUAL ’97; X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #16; MARVEL TEAM-UP (1997) #1; DAYDREAMERS #1-3; and GENERATION X UNDERGROUND #1.