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IMMORTAL. MERCENARY. KIND OF A TOOL.British soldier and all-around rogue Simon Pure has led quite an exciting life. Or lives, really. In this volume, Simon crosses paths with some of America’s greatest figures…and one mystery man who absolutely despises Simon. In the late 19th century, Simon has his annual meet-up with his good friend John Chapman—aka Johnny Appleseed—and an unexpected calamity awaits them. He also meets the striking and skilled sharpshooter Annie Oakley, who always hits the bullseye…especially the one in Simon’s heart. And during the most desperate time of America’s Civil War, a mysterious force threatens to turn the tide of key battles by handing the Confederacy an unthinkable victory! Only Simon and the enigmatic new American Myth known as The Northerner stand in their path. But can these two unlikely soldiers put aside their differences long enough to stop a catastrophe? Collects Redcoat #8-14

"Redcoat mixes history and the unknown for a tantalizing start." —AIPT Immortal. Mercenary. Kind of a tool. Meet Simon Pure, the newest UNNAMED hero, created by comic all-stars Geoff Johns and Bryan Hitch.British soldier and all-around rogue Simon Pure has led quite an exciting life. Or lives, really. After a failed assassination of General George Washington at the Battle of Trenton in 1776, Simon stumbled upon hooded figures performing a bizarre ritual that accidentally gave him immortality. Since that fateful day, Simon has died and returned countless times over, rubbing elbows (and sometimes fists) with history’s most renowned figures, including his nemesis Benedict Arnold, Albert Einstein, and many more. But what are the true origins and extent of Simon’s power, and the clandestine cabal behind them? And how does this group intend to use him to destroy America? Simon means to find out, even if it finally kills him! Collects REDCOAT #1-7, with some material from GEIGER 80-PAGE GIANT.

Concluding the classic original run of the most unexpected X-title of all!When the mystical Dragons of the Crimson Dawn target Brian Braddock, a sacrifice must be made to save the world! Even with Spiral as their unlikely ally, can Excalibur stop the Dragons’ interdimensional scheme in time? As Kitty Pryde comes to terms with Douglock, the Phalanx in the shape of her dead best friend, S.H.I.E.L.D. comes calling! The alien Sidri are out for vengeance — but the adorable Bamfs may be even more dangerous! As Excalibur hunts for Legion, Nightcrawler confronts...the original X-Men?! Then wedding bells ring for Captain Britain and Meggan! But first, everyone will have to make it through Brian’s bachelor party! And as he takes on a new role, Psylocke and the Black Knight join the fray for swords and sorcery in Otherworld!COLLECTING: Excalibur (1988) #104-125, -1; Colossus (1997) #1; New Mutants: Truth or Death (1997) #1-3; Kitty Pryde, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1997) #1-3; X-Men Unlimited (1993) #19; X-Men: True Friends (1999) #1-3; Excalibur (2001) #1-4Written by John Arcudi, James Felder, Ben Raab, Larry Hama, Chris ClaremontPenciled by Bryan Hitch, Salvador Larroca, Rob Haynes, Robert Stotz, Pete Woods, Melvin Rubi, Jim Calafiore, Trevor Scott, Dale Eaglesham, Bernard Chang, Jesus Redondo, Rick Leonardi, Pablo Raimondi & More

The ULTIMATE entry point to the UNIVERSE everyone’s talking about.This box set collects the groundbreaking first volumes of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe — the blockbuster line-wide relaunch that’s taken the industry by storm.Inside, you’ll find:Ultimate InvasionBy Jonathan Hickman & Bryan HitchThe Maker plots to ensure that Earth’s Mightiest Heroes never become heroes at all — and then he can reshape a defenseless universe into exactly what he wants it to be!Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1: Married With ChildrenBy Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto & David MessinaThe world needs a hero: Step forward, Peter Parker! But this older, wiser web-slinger must balance his costumed duties with his responsibilities as a husband and a father!Ultimate X-Men Vol. 1: Fears and HatesBy Peach MomokoIn Japan, urban legends have sprung to life, bringing unusual new powers with them. Meet Armor, Maystorm and a new group of X-Men — the likes of which you’ve never seen before!Ultimate Black Panther Vol. 1: Peace and WarBy Bryan Hill, Stefano Caselli & Carlos NietoAs Khonshu and Ra expand their control of the African continent, the lone bulwark against them — the isolated nation of Wakanda — will send forth its champion…its king: the Black Panther!Ultimates Vol. 1: Fix the WorldBy Deniz Camp, Jonathan Hickman, Juan Frigeri, Phil Noto & Stefano CaselliTony Stark, A.K.A. Iron Lad, has begun building a network of super-powered heroes to restore freedom and free will to a world ruled from the shadows! Together, they are the Ultimates!Ultimate Wolverine Vol. 1: The Winter SoldierBy Christopher Condon, Alessandro Cappuccio & Alex LinsTo maintain control of their corner of the world, Magik, Colossus and Omega Red deploy their most lethal weapon: the Winter Soldier! But who is the man behind the mask…with the claws?

Named by James Gunn as an influence for Gods and Monsters, the first chapter of the new DC Universe film and television slate! This New York Times bestselling story inspires the upcoming film THE AUTHORITY.The Authority are heroes in only the strictest sense of the word.Ruthless and unforgiving, this group of insanely powerful superhumans face down countless menaces to Earth, protecting mankind with their cold version of justice. An invasion from an alternate Earth, an international terrorist who is laying waste to major cities and a hostile alien intelligence who calls himself God all fall under their rule.This is THE AUTHORITY. Pay allegiance. Or get your head kicked in.

"Redcoat mixes history and the unknown for a tantalizing start." —AIPT Immortal. Mercenary. Kind of a tool. Meet Simon Pure, the newest UNNAMED hero, created by comic all-stars Geoff Johns and Bryan Hitch, now collected in a deluxe hardcover edition featuring exclusive extras.A British soldier and all-around rogue, Pure’s led quite an exciting life. Or lives, really. After a failed assassination of General George Washington at the Battle of Trenton in 1776, Simon stumbled upon hooded figures performing a bizarre ritual that accidentally gave him immortality. Since that fateful day, Simon has died and returned countless times over, rubbing elbows (and sometimes fists) with history’s most renowned figures, including his nemesis Benedict Arnold, Albert Einstein, real-life serial killers the Bloody Benders, American icon Johnny Appleseed, Wild West sharpshooter Annie Oakley, and many more. But none of those encounters prepare him for The Northerner—a mysterious time-traveler who needs Simon’s help to prevent the Confederacy from winning the Civil War. That is, if the two can find a way to work together instead of killing one another. This volume closes out with a trip to Washington, D.C., as Simon encounters a haunting in the White House in a prelude to the FIRST GHOST miniseries. Collects Redcoat #1-14 and includes behind-the-scenes, in-progress art and commentary from the creative team.

The Illuminati must gather once again to stop the Maker! One of the last survivors of the original Ultimate Universe, the Maker plans to ensure that Earth's Mightiest Heroes never become heroes at all - and then he can reshape a defenseless universe into exactly what he wants it to be! Timelines and dimensions collide - and at the end of it all, the world outside your window will be forever changed! But how does Miles Morales factor into the Maker's plans? Fresh from masterminding the Krakoan era of X-Men, visionary writer Jonathan Hickman presents his next revolutionary epic alongside superstar artist Bryan Hitch, who helped redefine super-hero comics with THE ULTIMATES! Collecting ULTIMATE INVASION #1-4.

See Venom return to the big screen in VENOM: THE LAST DANCE, in theaters October 25th, 2024!One blockbuster era gives way to another! Symbiotic writing team Al Ewing and Ram V join superstar artist Bryan Hitch to unleash their vision of Venom! Together, they will push Eddie and Dylan Brock to their limits - and as everything Dylan has come to know and love unravels around him, he begins to realize the terrible truth about his new "other." The Venom symbiote is not a harmless pet, no matter how much it pretends to be one. It's an alien. A dangerous, violent, often bloodthirsty alien. Whatever bond it had with Dylan's father, Eddie - as special as it may have been - is now gone. And Dylan might be gone soon too. Because the villainous Life Foundation is back, led by the insidious Carlton Drake - and they have the new Venom square in their sights! Collecting VENOM (2021) #1-5.

Dylan Brock, the new Venom, is in the fight of his life - and he may be in it alone! As Dylan and his symbiote continue to learn to live together without Eddie Brock, the Life Foundation has activated a deadly new operative named the Spearhead! Dylan and Venom aren't the only ones dead in his sights - every single symbiote that they (and you!) have ever known and cared about is a target as well! Just days ago, Dylan thought his biggest problem was his father's preoccupation with running the symbiote hive as its King in Black. Now, Eddie is gone - and the only vestige left of him is in Venom! But without Eddie's guidance, Dylan stands poised to fulfill his destiny, and give into the same darkness that his father once did... Collecting: Venom (2021) 6-10

At the mercy of Bedlam! With Dylan Brock's life hanging in the balance, where is his father, Eddie, the original Venom? Or more accurately: when?! After the Venom symbiote's Hail Mary decision, Dylan is about to see sides of symbiosis, the Klyntar and perhaps even his own father that he never imagined! And forced to watch his son suffer from across the timestream, Eddie finds himself surrounded by enemies - alone and with no one to trust, until an unexpected ally intervenes. Suddenly, Eddie is caught in a dark web spun by Chasm and the Goblin Queen - with all his deepest fears realized! Meanwhile, Bedlam is determined to kill Dylan and Venom once and for all - unless an old friend can lend a crimson-clad hand. Collecting VENOM (2021) #11-15.

Jason Aaron's Avengers run reaches its climax with the biggest Avengers event of all time!!! Jason Aaron assembles the mightiest heroes of Earth, the Multiverse and 1,000,000 BC in an epic saga that forms the capstone to his incredible era of AVENGERS! From throughout time and across realities, they will unite on a day like no other, to face a battle beyond all imaging. A war that will take us from the prehistoric beginnings of a planet under assault by the greatest villains who've ever lived, to the Watchtower that stands at the dark heart of the all and the always, where an army of unprecedented evil now rises. It's the biggest Avengers saga in Marvel history! Collecting: Avengers Assemble Alpha (2022) 1, Avengers (2018) 63-66, Avengers Forever (2021) 12-15, Avengers Assemble Omega (2023) 1

The visionary introduction of the 21st-century reimagining of the Avengers!A mutant madman attacked the president of the United States on the White House lawn. A gaudily costumed teen climbs walls in New York City. The old order has fallen, and people are scared. Nick Fury, head of the elite espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., has a unique solution: put some of these bizarre characters on his payroll! His grand idea: a small but lethal army known as the Ultimates, created to protect us all from the rising threats to mankind! Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Giant Man and the Wasp assemble — but when the Hulk rampages through NYC, and one member turns on another, is the team doomed from the start? Black Widow, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver join the action — and the Ultimates begin to uncover a clandestine alien infiltration of Earth decades in the making!COLLECTING: Ultimates (2002) 1-13

The concluding volume of Millar and Hitch’s hugely influential epic!They are the greatest heroes the world has ever known: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. They’ve saved the world from alien invasion, becoming international celebrities and America’s champions — but now all that’s about to change. Can the Ultimates survive the Hulk’s execution, Thor’s imprisonment and the advent of the Defenders?! On the eve of Tony and Natasha’s wedding, Nick Fury makes his move against the mysterious traitor who’s been plaguing the team — and the Ultimates will never be the same! The world’s greatest heroes are in for the battle of the century, and not all of them will be walking away. COLLECTING: Ultimates 2 (2004) #1-13, Ultimates Annual (2005) #1

Please Saran-Wrap your ass, because you're about to projectile-sh*t yourself right into the wild world of RIFTERS, where Time Cop collides with Law & Order, filtered through the Stupid McSmartsalot-Einstein lens of Mr. Show. Fenton and Geller are a couple of part-time Wisenheimers, full-time vice time-cops who suck at rule-following but excel at busting time-travel crimes. Unfortunately, their daily grind involves tedious police work like chasing down influencers hellbent on live-streaming illegal transtemporal trips to 1920s Chicago to steal primo bootleg hooch. However, in a twist of fate, our heroes find themselves thrust into the midst of a potential inter-time serial homicide case, forcing our pair to punch above their weight class. The stakes are high and time is of the essence. Fenton and Geller are about to learn that playing with the homicide-time-stream isn't all flappers and jazz hands. Get ready for a high-octane, double-triple-illegal adventure where the only thing certain is that RIFTERS is rewriting the rulebook on time-travel tales!Collects RIFTERS #1-6

Dive deeper into the Ghost Machine world with the official guidebook! How old is the immortal Redcoat? What’s the Trillion Dollar Kid’s true worth? What Wardens are about to debut on Exodus? What’s the Scorekeeper of Hyde Street really keeping count of? In this expanded edition, get all the info on Ghost Machine’s iconic characters and creations as well as all-new, updated entries from the worlds of GEIGER, REDCOAT, ROOK: EXODUS, THE ROCKETFELLERS, HORNSBY & HALO and HYDE STREET. Including over a dozen new entries for characters you’ll be collecting for years to come.

18 years ago, a strange crystal touched down in San Francisco and every pregnant woman in the area gave birth. These were no ordinary children, though, as each but one was gifted an extraordinary power. Used by society for entertainment, these special children live in a form of slavery with no rights, except the ability to compete in the Games. Growing up powerless, Tommy Watts is the only one of these children not to have any special gifts, but when he accidentally steps into the arena it might just be down to him to save the world.

Named by James Gunn as an influence for Gods and Monsters, the first chapter of the new DC Universe film and television slate! This New York Times bestselling story inspires the upcoming film THE AUTHORITY.The Authority are heroes in only the strictest sense of the word.Ruthless and unforgiving, this group of insanely powerful superhumans face down countless menaces to Earth, protecting mankind with their cold version of justice. An invasion from an alternate Earth, an international terrorist who is laying waste to major cities and a hostile alien intelligence who calls himself God all fall under their rule.This is THE AUTHORITY. Pay allegiance. Or get your head kicked in.Created by legendary writer Warren Ellis (THE WILD STORM, TRANSMETROPOLITAN) and artists Bryan Hitch (JUSTICE LEAGUE), Paul Neary (The Ultimates) and Laura Martin (WONDER WOMAN), THE AUTHORITY is considered one of the most groundbreaking titles in modern comics history. Collects issues #1-12, PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY: RULING THE WORLD and a new story from WILDSTORM: A CELEBRATION OF 25 YEARS.

The superstar creative team of Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch tell a DC Black Label story exploring a dying Lex Luthor, his relationship with Superman, and a quest to save the greatest criminal mastermind of our time.Superman learns Lex Luthor is dying, and he wants the Man of Steel to help him find the cure for whatever is causing his rapid decline. While the world wants to say good riddance to Luthor, Superman will go to the ends of the universe, through different dimensions, and across time to save his foe. But just why does he want to save the person who’s spent his life trying to destroy him? And will he even be able to find the solution?

As the 21st century dawns, a battle-hardened Authority turns its attention to a previously unchallenged class of villains-the invisible power brokers who manipulate the world's political figureheads to advance their own selfish interests.The powers that be, however, didn't get where they are by playing nice. They've made plans for every contingency-including teams of insanely powerful superhumans with sentient, city-size, interdimensional spaceships. So when the Authority begins to seriously upset their hard-won networks of control, the backlash that results is as swift as it is devastating. But as bad as things get, these attacks are still comprehensible on a human scale.The same can't be said for what is following in their wake.

Dylan Brock, the new Venom, is in the fight of his life - and he may be init alone! As Dylan and his symbiote continue to learn to live together without Eddie Brock, the Life Foundation has activated a deadly new operative named the Spearhead! Dylan and Venom aren't the only ones dead in his sights - every single symbiote that they (and you!) have ever known and cared about is a target as well! Just days ago, Dylan thought his biggest problem was his father's preoccupation with running the symbiote hive as its King in Black. Now, Eddie is gone and the only vestige left of him is in Venom! But without Eddie's guidance, Dylan stands poised to fulfill his destiny, and give into the same darkness that his father once did... Collecting: Venom (2021) 6-10

An all-new Venom from some of comics' greatest talents! Marvel mainstay Al Ewing, who himself has just ended a character-redefining run on Immortal Hulk, is being joined by Ram V, a horror maestro all his own, to craft a mind-bending and gut-wrenching tale of symbiosis the likes of which the Marvel Universe has never seen! As if that wasn't enough, they've been joined by industry legend Bryan Hitch! You have NEVER seen a Venom like this! Collecting: Venom (2021) #1-10

The Illuminati, a secret group of the smartest heroes in Marvel, must form once again to stop the Maker from his plans to destroy - or perhaps rebuild the universe, with Miles Morales at the centre of it all! The Maker plans to make sure Earth's Mightiest Heroes never become heroes at all. And then he can reshape the universe into exactly what he wants it to be... Collecting: Ultimate Invasion (2023) #1-#4.

Die nahe Zukunft: Das Zeitalter von Ultron hat begonnen, nachdem die künstliche Intelligenz mit dem grenzenlosen Hass auf die Menschheit triumphiert hat. Millionen starben. Die überlebenden Avengers verstecken sich vor Ultrons Killerrobotern. Angeblich gibt es einen Notfallplan von Nick Fury – doch was, wenn der am Ende alles nur noch schlimmer macht?

Apex Lex, der vielen Superkriminellen zu neuer Macht verhilft, begibt sich auf eine Reise durch die Welten des Multiversums – und begegnet in Raum und Zeit vielen verschiedenen Lex Luthors! Unterdessen trifft Aquamans Halbbruder Ocean Master auf die Schurkin Marine Marauder, die Lex mit gewaltigen Meereskräften ausgestattet hat, und muss sich entscheiden, welchen Weg er künftig gehen soll. Und Harley Quinn soll als Gastgeberin der jährlichen Schurken-Awards in Luthors Auftrag verhindern, dass ein eifersüchtiger Bösewicht die Verleihung crasht …

DIE STIMMEN DER TOTEN Auf dem Anwesen des Multimilliardärs Bruce Wayne steht bereits ein Grabstein für ihn, neben den Gräbern seiner ermordeten Eltern, und sein väterlicher Freund und Butler Alfred Pennyworth ist fest davon überzeugt, dass der ewige Kampf als Batman seinen Schützling und Herrn allzu früh in dieses Grab bringen wird. Dabei ist Bruce den Toten näher, als Alfred ahnt. Denn als der Mitternachtsdetektiv in einem Mordfall zu ermitteln beginnt, versetzt er sich ganz in die Opfer hinein und scheint mit ihnen zu verschmelzen … Der erste Band der ebenso actiongeladenen wie intelligenten Batman-Saga der Superstars Warren Ellis (PLANETARY) und Bryan Hitch (JUSTICE LEAGUE), dem Duo hinter dem Meilenstein THE AUTHORITY. ENTHÄLT: THE BATMAN''S GRAVE 1-6

KRIEG IN GOTHAM CITY Batman jagt einen mysteriösen Killer – und wird auf einmal selbst zum Gejagten. Denn der unbekannte Feind ist offenbar entschlossen das gesamte Justizsystem von Gotham City auszulöschen und den Mitternachtsdetektiv hält er für einen Teil davon. Eine Armee aus fanatischen Schwerkriminellen nimmt die Polizei unter Beschuss und sogar das Batmobil wird in die Luft gejagt. Und während in den Straßen von Gotham das Chaos ausbricht erhält Alfred Pennyworth in Wayne Manor mörderischen Besuch … Der abschließende Band der innovativen und actiongeladenen BatmanSaga der Superstars Warren Ellis (PLANETARY) und Bryan Hitch (JUSTICE LEAGUE) dem Duo hinter dem Meilenstein THE AUTHORITY.

KOSMISCHE GIGANTENDie Erde wird aus ihrer Umlaufbahn gerissen und in ein riesiges außerirdisches Raumschiff verfrachtet. Die größten Helden der Erde finden bald heraus, dass eine uralte Spezies von Wissenschaftlern, die kurz vor dem Aussterben steht, eine Vielzahl von Planeten geraubt hat, in der Hoffnung, aus einem von ihnen eine Welt zu schaffen, auf der sie nach ihrem Tod weiterexistieren können. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash und Atom müssen einen Weg finden, die vielen verschiedenen Welten zu retten, und stellen sich den kosmischen Wesenheiten von geradezu göttlicher Macht.Ein eigenständiger, grandioser Blockbuster-Comic um die Justice League, inszeniert von Top-Autor Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) und Star-Zeichner Bryan Hitch (BATMANS GRAB).

Eddie Brock ist der König in Schwarz! Als ihr Regent will er den Ruf der Symbionten im Kosmos wiederherstellen. Doch in Zeit und Raum warten mächtige Gegner und Gefahren. Unterdessen kämpft Eddies Sohn Dylan mit seinem Leben auf der Erde: Ärger in der Schule; dem Venom-Symbionten, der sein verbotenes Erbe verkörpert; und skrupellosen Feinden, die ihn jagen.

Der junge Dylan Brock hat sich mit dem Venom-Symbionten verbunden – jetzt jagen ihn die Life Foundation und der brutale Monster-Symbiont Bedlam! Dylans Vater Eddie, der King in Black, ist indes am Ende der Zeit gestrandet. Dort schmiedet der böse Meridius Pläne für Venom, die den gesamten Zeitstrom betreffen. Und jetzt trifft Eddie auch noch auf den Zeitreisenden Kang.