Peter Parker and Mary Jane’s fan-favorite daughter stars in her second spectacular series!May “Mayday” Parker learns she can’t escape her great responsibilities and returns to the web-slinging life! But that decision may prove fatal for one of her closest friends when an assassin hunting Spider-Girl targets all the teenage girls volunteering at St. Andrews Shelter! Meanwhile, Peter and Mary Jane Parker struggle to accept their daughter’s recent decision, and Spider-Girl finds herself torn between friendship and justice when one of the Ladyhawks embarks on a mission of vengeance! But when Carnage is reborn and targets the Parker family, May comes to the shocking realization that the symbiote’s new host is someone she knows! And Spider-Girl is caught in the middle of a war between the Black Tarantula and the Hobgoblin!COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Girl (2006) #0-15

In an alternate future, the daughter of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson carries on her father's tradition of heroism...as Spider-Girl!When an old enemy returns to destroy the Fantastic Five, Spider-Girl must join the children of the original FF on the last line of defense as the truth behind what happened to Sue Richards is revealed! Normie Osborn confronts Phil Urich, because the time has come for a new Green Goblin — but what are their plans to exploit the Venom Symbiote? And thanks to the man called Kaine, Spider-Girl has seen the future — and knows that she is destined to die at the hands of a Scrier! Will Felicity Hardy’s unexpected return as the Scarlet Spider help save Spider-Girl? Or will it doom her? And when the original Hobgoblin returns, Mayday goes back in black — and Spider-Man joins Spider-Girl for one last super-battle!COLLECTING: Spider-Girl (1998) 85-100, Spider-Man Family (2005) 1

The greatest creators in comics discuss the impact and importance of Spider-Man, and talk about how they have brought the web-slinger to life on the page over four decades. Illustrated with original script pages and all stages of artwork from sketchbook to finished page, this is pure heaven for every Spidey fan! This groundbreaking book features revealing interviews with Spider-Man's writers and artists throughout the strip's history, from original creator Stan Lee to current writer Brian Michael Bendis, from key artist John Romita to fan-favourite Todd McFarlane, and many other lively personalities behind the wall-crawling wonder. Instructional, fascinating and humorous, this book has something for comics fans, wannabe artists and hardened professionals alike.

The storied Spider-Man run by fan favorite creative team Tom DeFalco & Ron Frenz run concludes!Spider-Man will need some amazing friends to survive the stories in his latest Marvel Masterworks! A bigger, badder super-villain mercenary team—the Sinister Syndicate—has formed and it’s an action extravaganza as Spidey fights five of his greatest enemies all at once. Then, the era-defining saga of the Hobgoblin continues with Flash Thompson on the run and an enigmatic figure lurking in the shadows who offers clues to the burning mystery of who really is the Hobgoblin. Next, a war for control of New York City’s underworld erupts into the streets. Spidey is joined by Silver Sable, Daredevil, Black, Cat, Falcon and the Punisher to combat the chaos and the identity of the Rose is revealed. Also featuring an early appearance of X-Factor and the future-Iron Man of 2020!COLLECTING: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #279-288 & ANNUAL (1964) #20 and material from MARVEL TALES (1966) #198.

A seismic crossover that literally reshaped the face of Marvel's Earth! The Fantastic Four reunite... and everything falls apart! As the Invisible Woman searches for her missing husband Mr. Fantastic, the scarred Thing seeks payback on Wolverine, and the wrath of a rogue Watcher leads the FF into war on a truly cosmic scale! Then, sorceress Morgan Le Fay forces the sunken continent of Atlantis back above the waves, causing a crisis for Namor and his water-breathing people! The FF race to their aid as Thor, the Inhumans and Franklin Richards' young team the Fantastic Force all become ensnared in Morgan's scheme. But when the sorceress' chilling endgame comes to light, can even the heroes' combined might save the day? Collecting: Fantastic Four (1961) 393-402, Fantastic Force (1994) 7-9, Fantastic Four: Atlantis Rising (1995) 1-2, Fantastic Four: Atlantis Rising Collector's Preview (1995) 1

Deep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single, beautifully illustrated volume.Created in full collaboration with Marvel, this fan-favourite title, last published in 2017, now covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company's first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is today.Packed with artwork from the original comics, this chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists who developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV.Explore the pages of this magnificent Marvel book to discover:- Timeless art from the original comic books on every page that brings the text vividly to life.- Easy to navigate, chronological presentation of key events, plus an extensive index.- Written by leading Marvel historians: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Matthew K. Manning, and Stephen (Win) Wiacek.This latest edition to DK's best-selling encyclopedic Marvel publications offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of information about the company and its vast creations, bringing the Marvel story fully up-to-date with information on all the company's achievements. The format is accessible and easy-to-navigate, showcasing chronological presentations of Marvel milestones alongside real-life events, as well as an extensive index.A must-have volume for all Marvel fans from age 12 to adult, whether for readers interested in popular culture and comic books, or fans of Marvel comics and movies seeking to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the company's history, impact, trends, and huge output.

Deep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single, beautifully illustrated volume.Created in full collaboration with Marvel, this fan-favourite title, last published in 2017, now covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company's first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is today.Packed with artwork from the original comics, this chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists who developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV.Explore the pages of this magnificent Marvel book to discover:- Timeless art from the original comic books on every page that brings the text vividly to life.- Easy to navigate, chronological presentation of key events, plus an extensive index.- Written by leading Marvel historians: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Matthew K. Manning, and Stephen (Win) Wiacek.This latest edition to DK's best-selling encyclopedic Marvel publications offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of information about the company and its vast creations, bringing the Marvel story fully up-to-date with information on all the company's achievements. The format is accessible and easy-to-navigate, showcasing chronological presentations of Marvel milestones alongside real-life events, as well as an extensive index.A must-have volume for all Marvel fans from age 12 to adult, whether for readers interested in popular culture and comic books, or fans of Marvel comics and movies seeking to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the company's history, impact, trends, and huge output.

Thor Corps unite! Eric Masterson is still settling into his role as the replacement Thor - and Hercules' "training" isn't much help. Will Eric be able to keep up when he joins forces with Beta Ray Bill and Dargo Ktor, the 26th-century Thunder God? Zarrko the Tomorrow Man may be more than even they can handle when he plucks a cadre of classic Thor villains out of the timestream to join him - including the scheming Loki! Meanwhile, Balder and Sif search for the real Odinson. When Dr. Donald Blake returns, could it be a clue? And why is Eric Masterson heading into Hell itself? Plus: Operation Galactic Storm takes Thor into space! Dargo meets the Guardians of the Galaxy! Thor battles Absorbing Man, Titania and…Spider-Man?! And the deadly debut of Bloodaxe! Collecting THOR (1966) #437-450 and ANNUAL #16-17.

Collects PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #67-79. THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN hits high gear! Writer Bill Mantlo crafted a compelling, interwoven series of adventures in his second tenure on the title. Pairing Spidey with the Black Cat as both partner and love interest, Mantlo fused the crime drama of the Kingpin with larger-than-life villains like Doctor Octopus - and the formula made SPECTACULAR a page-turning powerhouse! It begins when the Kingpin hires Boomerang, the killer who keeps coming back. Meanwhile, Cloak and Dagger wage war on drugs as the gangster Silvermane clings to life in a new cyborg body! And when Doctor Octopus and the Owl vie to take over New York's criminal underworld, total war breaks out across the city! See why "The Owl/Octopus War" is a saga that ranks among Spider-Man's greatest!

Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz's fan-favorite AMAZING SPIDER-MAN run continues! As a creative team, they were cooking and making it look easy - and these classic stories will show you how it's done. First, make that new costume an alien that wants to take over your life! Then, add in the introduction of the mercenary Silver Sable, a little bit of Kingpin, and some conflict between Peter and Aunt May! Next, send a former herald of Galactus on a mission to pound Peter Parker into pulp. It's a fight that defines the never-say-die attitude that makes Spidey a hero for the ages! Voila - Marvel Masterworks one and all! Also featuring the Amazing Spider-Kid, Frog-Man and the Toad, and a host of bonus material! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #263-270, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #19 and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #1 and #6.

Continuing to collect Thor's classic, original adventures! To spare a life, Thor makes the ultimate sacrifice! With the fate of his friend Eric Masterson in the balance, Thor steps in - and finds himself once again bonded to a mortal form! But which deadly foe will bring about such dire straits? Could it be Quicksand? The maniacal Mongoose? A new Executioner? Or, as an untethered Asgard drifts into the Negative Zone, Annihilus? As a new era begins for Thor, another legendary hero returns: Zounds, it's Hercules! It will take the combined might of these godly friends, plus She-Hulk, to face not one but two Dooms! In another heavyweight bout, Thor takes on the Juggernaut - with the New Warriors lending a hand! Plus: The High Evolutionary! Doctor Strange! The Thing! Beta Ray Bill! Tales of Asgard! And Ulik joins the Wrecking Crew! Collecting: Thor (1966) 401-418, Thor Annual (1966) 14

The true origin of Hawkeye! Everybody knows that young Clint Barton joined a traveling carnival, where the Swordsman took him under his wing. But why did the legendary blade-wielder teach Clint archery? That's where Trick Shot comes in - the one man Hawkeye hoped he would never see again! But now he's back, and he's issued a death challenge to his one-time protégé! Meanwhile, Hawkeye gets hired by Silver Sable and goes up against some of the Marvel Universe's deadliest villains: the Red Skull, Doctor Octopus, the Abomination and…the Orb?! But Clint's marital difficulties with Mockingbird aren't helped when his old girlfriend the Black Widow calls for his aid! Plus: The solo spotlight turns to Clint's fellow Avengers - including Moon Knight, the Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, the Black Panther and Namor! Collecting SOLO AVENGERS #1-20 and AVENGERS SPOTLIGHT #21.

The ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing is back between hardcovers in the Marvel Masterworks! We begin with two double-sized extravaganzas - one featuring an all-out brawl between the Thing, the Hulk, the Stranger and Pluto; and another co-starring the Avengers that pulls Benjy into a Negative Zone battle against Blastaar, Annihilus and the power of the Super-Adaptoid! Then, a day at the big top leads to three rings of the Circus of Crime! Other exploits include a trip to Man-Thing's swamp, the return of the Atlas Era monster Xemnu, a rubber-burning race with Ghost Rider, the debut of the American Eagle and the disfiguring horror of Virus X! You'll never have more fun with a six-foot, quarter-ton walking pile of rocks as you will in this volume, brought to you by Tom DeFalco and Ron Wilson! Collecting MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #75-82 and ANNUAL #5-6.

The Hobgoblin unmasked - but what does it mean for Spider-Man?Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz lay a trail of clues that leads to…the Hobgoblin! The heir apparent to the Goblin mantle — and the title of  #1 nemesis in Spider-Man’s life — has been a compelling mystery since his debut. When his shocking identity is revealed, will you be able to believe it? And when the cosmic Beyonder returns, Peter Parker and the Puma will pair to face him with Mephisto waiting in the wings. Spidey’s exploits will also bring him back to his early days and Crusher Hogan, the pro wrestler he grappled with way back in AMAZING FANTASY #15. And topping off this Masterworks volume is the stunning painted art and color of Bernie Wrightson in the Spider-Man graphic novel Hooky!COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 271-278, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 111, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 22, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 27

Carnage goes cosmic! When the Carnage symbiote sets its sights on the Silver Surfer as a shiny new host, can Spider-Man possibly stop a lethal killer with the Power Cosmic?! Cletus Kasady's wild story continues in the Negative Zone, where waits Blastaar the Living Bomb-Burst! But it won't be long before Carnage is venting his "daddy issues" on none other than Venom - with his own offspring, Toxin, caught between them! Will the newest symbiote on the block be the most terrifying yet? Or could Toxin be a force for good? Plus: Spidey and the X-Men face an unholy alliance between Carnage and Mister Sinister! And witness a world where Cosmic Carnage battled the Avengers! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #430-431, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #13, WEBSPINNERS: TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #13-14, VENOM VS. CARNAGE #1-4, TOXIN #1-6, X-MEN/SPIDER-MAN #3 and WHAT IF? (1989) #108.

Thor is gone! Asgard has been destroyed! Its gods are scattered across the Earth, living mortal lives with no memory of their past selves. Can Sif, Balder, Ulik the Troll, the Warriors Three, the Enchantress and the other Lost Gods discover the truth about themselves in time to stop the world-destroying plot of Seth, the Egyptian god of death? Plus: Brunnhilde the Valkyrie is a legend reborn - but is destined to face the deepest depths of D'Spayre! And stripped of his immortal powers and grieving for his lost allies Thor and the Avengers, Hercules struggles to find his place in the mortal world. But when Ares, god of war, plots to plunge Earth into the Dark Ages once more, the Prince of Power is drawn back into the fray! Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1996) #503-513 and #-1, VALKYRIE (1997) #1, HERCULES AND THE HEART OF CHAOS (1997) #1-3.

The Epic Collection series of Hawkeye's adventures continue, chroncling the death — and rebirth — of Earth’s Mightiest Marksman!Life is tough — but the alternative is worse! In mourning for his ex-wife Mockingbird, can a reclusive Hawkeye take on the shadowy Secret Empire? Clint clashes with the U.S.Agent, mentors two junior Avengers…and soon hits the road for all-action adventures! Prepare for exotic locations, offbeat characters, dubious morals, sleazy motives…and a can-do hero who’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. But when the Scarlet Witch disassembles the Avengers, Hawkeye is a heartbreaking casualty — though death is not the end! Hawkeye awakens in the altered House of M reality, one of only a few heroes who remember how things should be…but when the world returns to normal, can Clint find a new place in it? Or will he give his mantle to another up-and-coming hero?COLLECTING: Hawkeye (1994) 1-4; Hawkeye: Earth’s Mightiest Marksman (1998) 1; Hawkeye (2003) 1-8; Avengers (1998) 502; The Pulse (2004) 10; New Avengers (2004) 26, 30; Young Avengers Presents (2008) 6; material from Marvel Comics Presents (1998) 159-161

In an alternate future, the daughter of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson carries on her father's tradition of heroism...as Spider-Girl!The fearsome foes keep on coming as Spider-Girl faces the new Doctor Octopus — and the old Man-Wolf, A.K.A. John Jameson! But as “Mayday” Parker fights to protect NYC from an army of invisible invaders, the Buzz finally discovers her secret identity — or does he?! The Black Tarantula renews his efforts to lure Spider-Girl to the dark side — could that be why she’s donning a black costume of her very own? When her dad did that, it led to the birth of Venom — and it won’t be long before the sinister symbiote is back and targeting May’s closest friends! To stop this deadly villain may require the aid of the Avengers and the Fantastic Five! Plus: the fury of the Goblin Queen, the machinations of Kaine and the return of Aftershock — and her dad, Electro!COLLECTING: Spider-Girl (1998) 68-84

More classic team-ups starring the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing from the Fantastic Four!For sixty years and counting, the Thing has been one of Marvel’s most beloved icons! The exploits of the Fantastic Four’s ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing have always been defined by finding the biggest bad guy available and walloping the heck out of him. But the stories that open the penultimate MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE MASTERWORKS take a more urgent tone as the Thing races to find anyone and everyone who can save his compatriot Giant-Man from the ravages of cancer. It’s a moving saga that reveals the heart of the FF’s gruffest member. The Thing will also give you a dose of the action you crave, battling micro-sized gladiators alongside Ant-Man, slinging suds (and knuckles) with Sandman and even seeing if he can help Machine Man and Jocasta put a dent in Ultron’s adamantium exterior!COLLECTING: MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #83-93

Meet Spider-Man's deadliest foe! The web-slinger may survive a mind-bending glimpse at life in the Mad Dog Ward, a run-in with Doctor Octopus and a Chance encounter. But the lives of Peter Parker and new bride Mary Jane will be turned upside down when his former symbiotic costume and disgraced reporter Eddie Brock combine their mutual hatred of Spider-Man to become Venom! In time for adventures with Silver Sable and Sandman, Spidey returns to the ol' red-and-blues - but nobody ever drew them like Todd McFarlane! The cunning Fox and the calculating Chameleon await. Styx and Stone will break some bones - and Killer Shrike can hurt you, too. But who kidnaps MJ? Plus: Speedball's heroic debut! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 295-310; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 22; Web of Spider-Man (1985) 33; Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 133

Wolverine's classic adventures continue, with one of the darkest periods in the character's history!Horribly transformed from a failed attempt to regain his adamantium, a tormented and animalistic Wolverine teeters on the brink of going completely feral. Can the enigmatic assassin Elektra help him fight his way back from the edge? Mentoring Logan in the martial arts, she challenges him to re-forge his humanity — and he'll need it when Onslaught rips the X-Men apart! Plus: Jubilee returns! Wolverine teams up with Venom in a wild interdimensional adventure! Logan fights alongside a young Ben Grimm! Kitty Pryde enlists in S.H.I.E.L.D.! And Wolverine and the X-Men are marked for execution in Operation: Zero Tolerance!COLLECTING: Wolverine (1988) 102-118, -1, 1/2, 102.5; Wolverine Annual ’96-97; Logan: Shadow Society (1996) 1; Venom: Tooth and Claw (1996) 1-3; Maverick (1997A) 1; Wolverine: Doombringer (1997) 1; Kitty Pryde, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1997) 1-3; Before the Fantastic Four: Ben Grimm and Logan (2000) 1-3; Wolverine: Days of Future Past (1997) 1-3; Wolverine Encyclopedia (1996) 1-2; material from Marvel: Shadows and Light (1997) 1

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

Wolverine takes on the Marvel Universe’s major players!Wolverine’s past is full of nasty characters — but few as fiendish as the White Ghost, a murderous mercenary Logan thought he’d left for dead during his spy years! Then wedding bells are ringing in Madripoor — but when the “happy couple” is Wolverine and the villainous Viper, it’s anything but cause for celebration! An alien encounter pits Logan against the Avengers and a host of Earth’s heroes! Kidnapped to outer space, Wolverine takes on the Collector and Galactus! Logan teams up with Iron Fist, Cable, Captain America, the Punisher and more — but get ready for his brutal rematches with the Hulk and Deadpool! And Apocalypse is about to turn the feral X-Man’s life upside down by transforming him into the lethal Horseman Death!COLLECTING: Wolverine (1988) #119-158, Wolverine Annual 1999, Wolverine: Black Rio (1998) #1, Wolverine/Cable (1999) #1, Wolverine/Punisher: Revelation (1999) #1-4, Iron Fist/Wolverine (2000) #1-4, Hulk (1999) #8Written by Erik Larsen, Warren Ellis, Tom DeFalco, Chris Claremont, Todd Dezago, Fabian Nicieza, Eric Stephenson, Steve Skroce, Rob Liefeld, Joe Pruett, Marc Andreyko, Joe Casey, Christopher Golden, Thomas Sniegoski, Jay Faerber & MorePenciled by Leinil Francis Yu, Denys Cowan, Jeff Matsuda, Mike Miller, Roger Cruz, Graham Nolan, Steve Skroce, Rob Liefeld, Ian Churchill, Sunny Lee, Walter McDaniel, Oscar Jiménez, Stephen Platt, Pat Lee, Jamal Igle, Ron Garney & More

Every Spider-Man fan knows Peter Parker''s origin story, knows about his clashes with the Green Goblin, and is eager to see actor Tom Holland don the red and blue suit on the big screen. But do you know the genesis of Venom or the Sinister Six? Have you ever tried Aunt May''s famous wheatcakes? 100 Things Spider-Man Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the character. Whether you''re a die-hard comic book reader from the Silver Age or a new follower of the popular movies, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Writer and podcaster Mark Ginocchio has collected every essential piece of Spider-Man knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom!

After nearly 40 years, the mysteries of the Secret Wars deepen! Get ready for an all-new cataclysmic battle from when Spider-Man first got his alien costume, when a mysterious being called the Beyonder assembled super heroes and villains from Earth to do battle on a patchwork planet known as Battleworld! Witness an untold tale set during the original crossover event Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, and this new story will at last reveal some secret connections and missing characters going back to the 1984 original series! What secret test are the Beyonders conducting and how will Spider-Man, the Human Torch and the whole cast determine the fate of the universe? Collecting: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld (2023) #1-4.

Peter Parker and Mary Jane’s fan-favorite daughter stars in her second spectacular series!May “Mayday” Parker learns she can’t escape her great responsibilities and returns to the web-slinging life! But that decision may prove fatal for one of her closest friends when an assassin hunting Spider-Girl targets all the teenage girls volunteering at St. Andrews Shelter! Meanwhile, Peter and Mary Jane Parker struggle to accept their daughter’s recent decision, and Spider-Girl finds herself torn between friendship and justice when one of the Ladyhawks embarks on a mission of vengeance! But when Carnage is reborn and targets the Parker family, May comes to the shocking realization that the symbiote’s new host is someone she knows! And Spider-Girl is caught in the middle of a war between the Black Tarantula and the Hobgoblin!COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Girl (2006) #0-15

In an alternate future, the daughter of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson carries on her father's tradition of heroism...as Spider-Girl!When an old enemy returns to destroy the Fantastic Five, Spider-Girl must join the children of the original FF on the last line of defense as the truth behind what happened to Sue Richards is revealed! Normie Osborn confronts Phil Urich, because the time has come for a new Green Goblin — but what are their plans to exploit the Venom Symbiote? And thanks to the man called Kaine, Spider-Girl has seen the future — and knows that she is destined to die at the hands of a Scrier! Will Felicity Hardy’s unexpected return as the Scarlet Spider help save Spider-Girl? Or will it doom her? And when the original Hobgoblin returns, Mayday goes back in black — and Spider-Man joins Spider-Girl for one last super-battle!COLLECTING: Spider-Girl (1998) 85-100, Spider-Man Family (2005) 1

The greatest creators in comics discuss the impact and importance of Spider-Man, and talk about how they have brought the web-slinger to life on the page over four decades. Illustrated with original script pages and all stages of artwork from sketchbook to finished page, this is pure heaven for every Spidey fan! This groundbreaking book features revealing interviews with Spider-Man's writers and artists throughout the strip's history, from original creator Stan Lee to current writer Brian Michael Bendis, from key artist John Romita to fan-favourite Todd McFarlane, and many other lively personalities behind the wall-crawling wonder. Instructional, fascinating and humorous, this book has something for comics fans, wannabe artists and hardened professionals alike.

The storied Spider-Man run by fan favorite creative team Tom DeFalco & Ron Frenz run concludes!Spider-Man will need some amazing friends to survive the stories in his latest Marvel Masterworks! A bigger, badder super-villain mercenary team—the Sinister Syndicate—has formed and it’s an action extravaganza as Spidey fights five of his greatest enemies all at once. Then, the era-defining saga of the Hobgoblin continues with Flash Thompson on the run and an enigmatic figure lurking in the shadows who offers clues to the burning mystery of who really is the Hobgoblin. Next, a war for control of New York City’s underworld erupts into the streets. Spidey is joined by Silver Sable, Daredevil, Black, Cat, Falcon and the Punisher to combat the chaos and the identity of the Rose is revealed. Also featuring an early appearance of X-Factor and the future-Iron Man of 2020!COLLECTING: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #279-288 & ANNUAL (1964) #20 and material from MARVEL TALES (1966) #198.

A seismic crossover that literally reshaped the face of Marvel's Earth! The Fantastic Four reunite... and everything falls apart! As the Invisible Woman searches for her missing husband Mr. Fantastic, the scarred Thing seeks payback on Wolverine, and the wrath of a rogue Watcher leads the FF into war on a truly cosmic scale! Then, sorceress Morgan Le Fay forces the sunken continent of Atlantis back above the waves, causing a crisis for Namor and his water-breathing people! The FF race to their aid as Thor, the Inhumans and Franklin Richards' young team the Fantastic Force all become ensnared in Morgan's scheme. But when the sorceress' chilling endgame comes to light, can even the heroes' combined might save the day? Collecting: Fantastic Four (1961) 393-402, Fantastic Force (1994) 7-9, Fantastic Four: Atlantis Rising (1995) 1-2, Fantastic Four: Atlantis Rising Collector's Preview (1995) 1

Deep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single, beautifully illustrated volume.Created in full collaboration with Marvel, this fan-favourite title, last published in 2017, now covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company's first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is today.Packed with artwork from the original comics, this chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists who developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV.Explore the pages of this magnificent Marvel book to discover:- Timeless art from the original comic books on every page that brings the text vividly to life.- Easy to navigate, chronological presentation of key events, plus an extensive index.- Written by leading Marvel historians: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Matthew K. Manning, and Stephen (Win) Wiacek.This latest edition to DK's best-selling encyclopedic Marvel publications offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of information about the company and its vast creations, bringing the Marvel story fully up-to-date with information on all the company's achievements. The format is accessible and easy-to-navigate, showcasing chronological presentations of Marvel milestones alongside real-life events, as well as an extensive index.A must-have volume for all Marvel fans from age 12 to adult, whether for readers interested in popular culture and comic books, or fans of Marvel comics and movies seeking to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the company's history, impact, trends, and huge output.

Deep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single, beautifully illustrated volume.Created in full collaboration with Marvel, this fan-favourite title, last published in 2017, now covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company's first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is today.Packed with artwork from the original comics, this chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists who developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV.Explore the pages of this magnificent Marvel book to discover:- Timeless art from the original comic books on every page that brings the text vividly to life.- Easy to navigate, chronological presentation of key events, plus an extensive index.- Written by leading Marvel historians: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Matthew K. Manning, and Stephen (Win) Wiacek.This latest edition to DK's best-selling encyclopedic Marvel publications offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of information about the company and its vast creations, bringing the Marvel story fully up-to-date with information on all the company's achievements. The format is accessible and easy-to-navigate, showcasing chronological presentations of Marvel milestones alongside real-life events, as well as an extensive index.A must-have volume for all Marvel fans from age 12 to adult, whether for readers interested in popular culture and comic books, or fans of Marvel comics and movies seeking to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the company's history, impact, trends, and huge output.

Thor Corps unite! Eric Masterson is still settling into his role as the replacement Thor - and Hercules' "training" isn't much help. Will Eric be able to keep up when he joins forces with Beta Ray Bill and Dargo Ktor, the 26th-century Thunder God? Zarrko the Tomorrow Man may be more than even they can handle when he plucks a cadre of classic Thor villains out of the timestream to join him - including the scheming Loki! Meanwhile, Balder and Sif search for the real Odinson. When Dr. Donald Blake returns, could it be a clue? And why is Eric Masterson heading into Hell itself? Plus: Operation Galactic Storm takes Thor into space! Dargo meets the Guardians of the Galaxy! Thor battles Absorbing Man, Titania and…Spider-Man?! And the deadly debut of Bloodaxe! Collecting THOR (1966) #437-450 and ANNUAL #16-17.

Collects PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #67-79. THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN hits high gear! Writer Bill Mantlo crafted a compelling, interwoven series of adventures in his second tenure on the title. Pairing Spidey with the Black Cat as both partner and love interest, Mantlo fused the crime drama of the Kingpin with larger-than-life villains like Doctor Octopus - and the formula made SPECTACULAR a page-turning powerhouse! It begins when the Kingpin hires Boomerang, the killer who keeps coming back. Meanwhile, Cloak and Dagger wage war on drugs as the gangster Silvermane clings to life in a new cyborg body! And when Doctor Octopus and the Owl vie to take over New York's criminal underworld, total war breaks out across the city! See why "The Owl/Octopus War" is a saga that ranks among Spider-Man's greatest!

Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz's fan-favorite AMAZING SPIDER-MAN run continues! As a creative team, they were cooking and making it look easy - and these classic stories will show you how it's done. First, make that new costume an alien that wants to take over your life! Then, add in the introduction of the mercenary Silver Sable, a little bit of Kingpin, and some conflict between Peter and Aunt May! Next, send a former herald of Galactus on a mission to pound Peter Parker into pulp. It's a fight that defines the never-say-die attitude that makes Spidey a hero for the ages! Voila - Marvel Masterworks one and all! Also featuring the Amazing Spider-Kid, Frog-Man and the Toad, and a host of bonus material! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #263-270, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #19 and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #1 and #6.

Continuing to collect Thor's classic, original adventures! To spare a life, Thor makes the ultimate sacrifice! With the fate of his friend Eric Masterson in the balance, Thor steps in - and finds himself once again bonded to a mortal form! But which deadly foe will bring about such dire straits? Could it be Quicksand? The maniacal Mongoose? A new Executioner? Or, as an untethered Asgard drifts into the Negative Zone, Annihilus? As a new era begins for Thor, another legendary hero returns: Zounds, it's Hercules! It will take the combined might of these godly friends, plus She-Hulk, to face not one but two Dooms! In another heavyweight bout, Thor takes on the Juggernaut - with the New Warriors lending a hand! Plus: The High Evolutionary! Doctor Strange! The Thing! Beta Ray Bill! Tales of Asgard! And Ulik joins the Wrecking Crew! Collecting: Thor (1966) 401-418, Thor Annual (1966) 14

The true origin of Hawkeye! Everybody knows that young Clint Barton joined a traveling carnival, where the Swordsman took him under his wing. But why did the legendary blade-wielder teach Clint archery? That's where Trick Shot comes in - the one man Hawkeye hoped he would never see again! But now he's back, and he's issued a death challenge to his one-time protégé! Meanwhile, Hawkeye gets hired by Silver Sable and goes up against some of the Marvel Universe's deadliest villains: the Red Skull, Doctor Octopus, the Abomination and…the Orb?! But Clint's marital difficulties with Mockingbird aren't helped when his old girlfriend the Black Widow calls for his aid! Plus: The solo spotlight turns to Clint's fellow Avengers - including Moon Knight, the Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, the Black Panther and Namor! Collecting SOLO AVENGERS #1-20 and AVENGERS SPOTLIGHT #21.

The ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing is back between hardcovers in the Marvel Masterworks! We begin with two double-sized extravaganzas - one featuring an all-out brawl between the Thing, the Hulk, the Stranger and Pluto; and another co-starring the Avengers that pulls Benjy into a Negative Zone battle against Blastaar, Annihilus and the power of the Super-Adaptoid! Then, a day at the big top leads to three rings of the Circus of Crime! Other exploits include a trip to Man-Thing's swamp, the return of the Atlas Era monster Xemnu, a rubber-burning race with Ghost Rider, the debut of the American Eagle and the disfiguring horror of Virus X! You'll never have more fun with a six-foot, quarter-ton walking pile of rocks as you will in this volume, brought to you by Tom DeFalco and Ron Wilson! Collecting MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #75-82 and ANNUAL #5-6.

The Hobgoblin unmasked - but what does it mean for Spider-Man?Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz lay a trail of clues that leads to…the Hobgoblin! The heir apparent to the Goblin mantle — and the title of  #1 nemesis in Spider-Man’s life — has been a compelling mystery since his debut. When his shocking identity is revealed, will you be able to believe it? And when the cosmic Beyonder returns, Peter Parker and the Puma will pair to face him with Mephisto waiting in the wings. Spidey’s exploits will also bring him back to his early days and Crusher Hogan, the pro wrestler he grappled with way back in AMAZING FANTASY #15. And topping off this Masterworks volume is the stunning painted art and color of Bernie Wrightson in the Spider-Man graphic novel Hooky!COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 271-278, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 111, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 22, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 27

Carnage goes cosmic! When the Carnage symbiote sets its sights on the Silver Surfer as a shiny new host, can Spider-Man possibly stop a lethal killer with the Power Cosmic?! Cletus Kasady's wild story continues in the Negative Zone, where waits Blastaar the Living Bomb-Burst! But it won't be long before Carnage is venting his "daddy issues" on none other than Venom - with his own offspring, Toxin, caught between them! Will the newest symbiote on the block be the most terrifying yet? Or could Toxin be a force for good? Plus: Spidey and the X-Men face an unholy alliance between Carnage and Mister Sinister! And witness a world where Cosmic Carnage battled the Avengers! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #430-431, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #13, WEBSPINNERS: TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #13-14, VENOM VS. CARNAGE #1-4, TOXIN #1-6, X-MEN/SPIDER-MAN #3 and WHAT IF? (1989) #108.

Thor is gone! Asgard has been destroyed! Its gods are scattered across the Earth, living mortal lives with no memory of their past selves. Can Sif, Balder, Ulik the Troll, the Warriors Three, the Enchantress and the other Lost Gods discover the truth about themselves in time to stop the world-destroying plot of Seth, the Egyptian god of death? Plus: Brunnhilde the Valkyrie is a legend reborn - but is destined to face the deepest depths of D'Spayre! And stripped of his immortal powers and grieving for his lost allies Thor and the Avengers, Hercules struggles to find his place in the mortal world. But when Ares, god of war, plots to plunge Earth into the Dark Ages once more, the Prince of Power is drawn back into the fray! Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1996) #503-513 and #-1, VALKYRIE (1997) #1, HERCULES AND THE HEART OF CHAOS (1997) #1-3.

The Epic Collection series of Hawkeye's adventures continue, chroncling the death — and rebirth — of Earth’s Mightiest Marksman!Life is tough — but the alternative is worse! In mourning for his ex-wife Mockingbird, can a reclusive Hawkeye take on the shadowy Secret Empire? Clint clashes with the U.S.Agent, mentors two junior Avengers…and soon hits the road for all-action adventures! Prepare for exotic locations, offbeat characters, dubious morals, sleazy motives…and a can-do hero who’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. But when the Scarlet Witch disassembles the Avengers, Hawkeye is a heartbreaking casualty — though death is not the end! Hawkeye awakens in the altered House of M reality, one of only a few heroes who remember how things should be…but when the world returns to normal, can Clint find a new place in it? Or will he give his mantle to another up-and-coming hero?COLLECTING: Hawkeye (1994) 1-4; Hawkeye: Earth’s Mightiest Marksman (1998) 1; Hawkeye (2003) 1-8; Avengers (1998) 502; The Pulse (2004) 10; New Avengers (2004) 26, 30; Young Avengers Presents (2008) 6; material from Marvel Comics Presents (1998) 159-161

In an alternate future, the daughter of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson carries on her father's tradition of heroism...as Spider-Girl!The fearsome foes keep on coming as Spider-Girl faces the new Doctor Octopus — and the old Man-Wolf, A.K.A. John Jameson! But as “Mayday” Parker fights to protect NYC from an army of invisible invaders, the Buzz finally discovers her secret identity — or does he?! The Black Tarantula renews his efforts to lure Spider-Girl to the dark side — could that be why she’s donning a black costume of her very own? When her dad did that, it led to the birth of Venom — and it won’t be long before the sinister symbiote is back and targeting May’s closest friends! To stop this deadly villain may require the aid of the Avengers and the Fantastic Five! Plus: the fury of the Goblin Queen, the machinations of Kaine and the return of Aftershock — and her dad, Electro!COLLECTING: Spider-Girl (1998) 68-84

More classic team-ups starring the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing from the Fantastic Four!For sixty years and counting, the Thing has been one of Marvel’s most beloved icons! The exploits of the Fantastic Four’s ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing have always been defined by finding the biggest bad guy available and walloping the heck out of him. But the stories that open the penultimate MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE MASTERWORKS take a more urgent tone as the Thing races to find anyone and everyone who can save his compatriot Giant-Man from the ravages of cancer. It’s a moving saga that reveals the heart of the FF’s gruffest member. The Thing will also give you a dose of the action you crave, battling micro-sized gladiators alongside Ant-Man, slinging suds (and knuckles) with Sandman and even seeing if he can help Machine Man and Jocasta put a dent in Ultron’s adamantium exterior!COLLECTING: MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #83-93

Meet Spider-Man's deadliest foe! The web-slinger may survive a mind-bending glimpse at life in the Mad Dog Ward, a run-in with Doctor Octopus and a Chance encounter. But the lives of Peter Parker and new bride Mary Jane will be turned upside down when his former symbiotic costume and disgraced reporter Eddie Brock combine their mutual hatred of Spider-Man to become Venom! In time for adventures with Silver Sable and Sandman, Spidey returns to the ol' red-and-blues - but nobody ever drew them like Todd McFarlane! The cunning Fox and the calculating Chameleon await. Styx and Stone will break some bones - and Killer Shrike can hurt you, too. But who kidnaps MJ? Plus: Speedball's heroic debut! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 295-310; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 22; Web of Spider-Man (1985) 33; Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 133

Wolverine's classic adventures continue, with one of the darkest periods in the character's history!Horribly transformed from a failed attempt to regain his adamantium, a tormented and animalistic Wolverine teeters on the brink of going completely feral. Can the enigmatic assassin Elektra help him fight his way back from the edge? Mentoring Logan in the martial arts, she challenges him to re-forge his humanity — and he'll need it when Onslaught rips the X-Men apart! Plus: Jubilee returns! Wolverine teams up with Venom in a wild interdimensional adventure! Logan fights alongside a young Ben Grimm! Kitty Pryde enlists in S.H.I.E.L.D.! And Wolverine and the X-Men are marked for execution in Operation: Zero Tolerance!COLLECTING: Wolverine (1988) 102-118, -1, 1/2, 102.5; Wolverine Annual ’96-97; Logan: Shadow Society (1996) 1; Venom: Tooth and Claw (1996) 1-3; Maverick (1997A) 1; Wolverine: Doombringer (1997) 1; Kitty Pryde, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1997) 1-3; Before the Fantastic Four: Ben Grimm and Logan (2000) 1-3; Wolverine: Days of Future Past (1997) 1-3; Wolverine Encyclopedia (1996) 1-2; material from Marvel: Shadows and Light (1997) 1

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

Wolverine takes on the Marvel Universe’s major players!Wolverine’s past is full of nasty characters — but few as fiendish as the White Ghost, a murderous mercenary Logan thought he’d left for dead during his spy years! Then wedding bells are ringing in Madripoor — but when the “happy couple” is Wolverine and the villainous Viper, it’s anything but cause for celebration! An alien encounter pits Logan against the Avengers and a host of Earth’s heroes! Kidnapped to outer space, Wolverine takes on the Collector and Galactus! Logan teams up with Iron Fist, Cable, Captain America, the Punisher and more — but get ready for his brutal rematches with the Hulk and Deadpool! And Apocalypse is about to turn the feral X-Man’s life upside down by transforming him into the lethal Horseman Death!COLLECTING: Wolverine (1988) #119-158, Wolverine Annual 1999, Wolverine: Black Rio (1998) #1, Wolverine/Cable (1999) #1, Wolverine/Punisher: Revelation (1999) #1-4, Iron Fist/Wolverine (2000) #1-4, Hulk (1999) #8Written by Erik Larsen, Warren Ellis, Tom DeFalco, Chris Claremont, Todd Dezago, Fabian Nicieza, Eric Stephenson, Steve Skroce, Rob Liefeld, Joe Pruett, Marc Andreyko, Joe Casey, Christopher Golden, Thomas Sniegoski, Jay Faerber & MorePenciled by Leinil Francis Yu, Denys Cowan, Jeff Matsuda, Mike Miller, Roger Cruz, Graham Nolan, Steve Skroce, Rob Liefeld, Ian Churchill, Sunny Lee, Walter McDaniel, Oscar Jiménez, Stephen Platt, Pat Lee, Jamal Igle, Ron Garney & More

Every Spider-Man fan knows Peter Parker''s origin story, knows about his clashes with the Green Goblin, and is eager to see actor Tom Holland don the red and blue suit on the big screen. But do you know the genesis of Venom or the Sinister Six? Have you ever tried Aunt May''s famous wheatcakes? 100 Things Spider-Man Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the character. Whether you''re a die-hard comic book reader from the Silver Age or a new follower of the popular movies, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Writer and podcaster Mark Ginocchio has collected every essential piece of Spider-Man knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom!

After nearly 40 years, the mysteries of the Secret Wars deepen! Get ready for an all-new cataclysmic battle from when Spider-Man first got his alien costume, when a mysterious being called the Beyonder assembled super heroes and villains from Earth to do battle on a patchwork planet known as Battleworld! Witness an untold tale set during the original crossover event Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, and this new story will at last reveal some secret connections and missing characters going back to the 1984 original series! What secret test are the Beyonders conducting and how will Spider-Man, the Human Torch and the whole cast determine the fate of the universe? Collecting: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld (2023) #1-4.