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From the depths of horror comes the dread Darkhold, mystic tome of terrifying power, and these are some of its most chilling tales! Penned by the elder god Chthon and containing the blackest of magic, the Darkhold is the most dangerous book in the Marvel Universe! And it may just be responsible for the terrible curse that afflicts Jack Russell, the Werewolf by Night! But Jack''s quest for the truth will lead him into some very dark and deadly places! Then, Modred the Mystic dares to learn the Darkhold''s secrets - and what he uncovers only spells trouble for the Avengers when Chthon chooses the Scarlet Witch as the vessel for his rebirth! And Doctor Strange attempts to use arcane words from the Darkhold to destroy all vampires - including Dracula himself! Collecting: Marvel Spotlight (1971) 4; Werewolf By Night (1972) 1, 3; Avengers (1963) 185-187; Doctor Strange (1974) 59-62; material from Dracula Lives (1973) 6

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With new artistic collaborators, Brian Michael Bendis shakes up the Ultimate Spider-Man''s world! The Green Goblin escapes from prison - and he wants Peter Parker dead. Can Spidey''s friends help him fend off the Goblin''s vengeance-crazed attack? Meanwhile, one of Peter''s classmates makes a startling discovery: She''s a mutant! But when family secrets come to light, she may be forced to join Magneto''s Brotherhood! Then symbiotes return - and as Venom takes on Carnage, Gwen Stacy''s life hangs in the balance! And life will change forever when Magneto issues a terrifying Ultimatum and unleashes a tidal wave on Manhattan. Amid the chaos, villains see opportunity - and the up-and-coming Mysterio targets Spider-Man for elimination by any means necessary! Will a sinister imposter damage Peter''s life beyond repair? Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2000) #112-133 and ANNUAL #3, ULTIMATUM: SPIDER-MAN REQUIEM #1-2, and ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2009) #1-15

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On a world where society is based upon magic, ultimate power rests in the hands of the last person who wants it: Giselle Villard, professional party girl! The carefree socialite may live on Ciress, a planet rife with sorcery, but she wants nothing whatsoever to do with it. Meanwhile, her sister, Genevieve, has devoted her life to one of the seven mystical guilds that preside over the world. But when a mysterious event grants Giselle the Sigil - a mark empowering her with uncanny abilities - it changes everything! How will Giselle handle this new power and unwanted responsibility that put her at odds with the Guild Masters, her own sister and her world''s greatest evil: Animora, a creature of almost limitless power who nearly destroyed Ciress once before? Collecting: Mystic (2000) #1-43, CrossGen Chronicles #5 and material from CrossGen Chronicles #1

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The acclaimed creative team behind 2022''s Spider-Punk: Battle of The Banned reunite for more anarchic adventures in the anarchic world of Spider-Punk! In a world without Norman Osborn, Spider-Punk reigns! But this ain''t no victory lap, though - just as Hobie Brown gets the Spider-Band of Earth-138 back together in a bid to rebuild society, Justin Hammer and Doctor Otto Octavius have other plans... like introducing the world to the Spider-Slaying Sentinels! Grab your boots, your instruments, your amps and let''s go! Guest-starring T''Challa and Shuri from Wakanda! Collecting: Spider-Punk (2024) 1-4

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Return to a timeless classic of science fiction with a brand new story set in the continuity of the original Planet of The Apes films! In a hostile world run by aggressive gorillas, scientists Cornelius and Zira are the only apes alive who see value in the mute, primitive human race - but even they know human capabilities have severe limits. So when their nephew Lucius goes missing, it is with great trepidation that they turn to a human ally - a young woman who will someday earn the moniker ''Nova''! But the search for Lucius brings them all deeper into the Forbidden Zone - which is forbidden for a reason. What never-before-seen dangers await them in the ruins of the old Yankee Stadium?

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The FALL OF X continues to savage the world of the X-Men, with a thrilling climax that must be seen to be believed! As the chaos of mutantkind''s fight against their fall at Orchis'' hands rages in FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X, other forgotten foes come out of the woodwork to take on the X-Men in their time of peril! Synch and Talon find themselves once more besieged by the High Evolutionary and his creations, and will reap the consequences of their last encounter! Meanwhile, the X-Men long lived in fear of Nimrod''s creation, and now it''s clear why! The ultimate weapon of mutant extinction is ever-adapting and ever-evolving, with only one goal: death to mutantkind! Plus: Kate Pryde and Illyana Rasputin are besties with bloody blades! Collecting: X-Men (2021) 30-34

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One of the greatest creative collaborations in the history of Spider-Man! Fan-favourite writer David Michelinie teams with an artistic legend-in-the-making for another amazing run! Following in the huge footsteps of Todd McFarlane and Erik Larsen, Mark Bagley came out swinging - and established himself as one of the finest pencilers to ever draw Spider-Man''s adventures! From the wall-crawler''s daunting rematch with the Tri-Sentinel - this time without Captain Universe powers - to the savage debut of the psychopathic symbiote, Carnage, and the Invasion of the Spider-Slayers, these are some of the most spectacular Spidey tales of all... and they culminate with the shocking return of Peter Parker''s parents, and a status-quo shattering Spider-Man vs. Venom fight as only Bagley can draw it! Collecting: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 351-375, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 25-26, material from Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 11-12, Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985) 7-8, New Warriors Annua

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The shocking conclusion of the Krakoan era of X-Men comics! Mutantkind has never had a greater fall. From the highs of Krakoa - their own glorious nation, a place where they were safe and happy - to the lowest of lows. Outlawed, hunted, most of their kind missing or dead, and now one their greatest leaders, Cyclops, is on trial facing the death penalty. Ready or not, the time has come to make their final stand against the forces that have struck them low - in two different eras! In the present, Polaris returns to guide the X-Men home, bringing a wicked surprise for Orchis! A decade from now, Nimrod and Omega Sentinel are on the verge of summoning their binary god to consume everything in their accession. All that stands against them is the X-Men. What can they do? They''re the X-Men. They''ll find a way! Collecting: Fall of the House of X (2024) 1-5, Rise of the Powers of X (2024) 1-5

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The Spidey super-team of Dan Slott and Mark Bagley continue their Superior Spider-Man saga, featuring Doctor Octopus! Supernova is the living embodiment of Otto Octavius'' life''s work, and she wants him dead. Anna Maria Marconi is the woman Otto loves, but who will never love him back. Her life hangs in the balance. Can he save her? Can he save himself? This isn''t a job for a hero OR a villain. This situation calls for something far more... superior! Collecting: Superior Spider-Man (2023) 5-8

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The Sentry is dead, but ordinary people all over the world are suddenly manifesting his powers and experiencing snippets of Bob Reynolds'' memory. Will one of them survive long enough emerge as the new Sentry? Or will their newfound power destroy them?

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Johnny Blaze''s ability to control the unrelenting demonic power of the Ghost Rider is starting to fail - and when the Spirit of Vengeance can range free, his wrath will know no limits! Villains from the overly ocular Orb to Azmodeus don''t know what''s in store for them. What do we have in store for you? Not just another full tank of GHOST RIDER, but the beginning of the creative runs of fan-favourite writers Roger Stern and J.M. DeMatteis, and high-octane artist Bob Budiansky! They rejuvenated the series, bringing higher stakes, even more suspenseful storytelling and classic moments for every horror-hero fan to love: Ghost Rider goes to confession! The Freakmaster! Killer clowns! And a demon biker ready to burn rubber and mete out the vengeance of Hell! Collecting: Ghost Rider (1973) #63-73 and Avengers (1963) #214

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Legendary writer Steve Gerber transforms the Defenders! The Defenders, comicdom''s #1 non-team, are back and things are about to get weird in all the best ways. As we begin, the Defenders confront Nebulon and the other-dimensional Squadron Sinister. It''s an encounter that will bring Nighthawk into the fold and change the team forever. Then, Magneto and his Ultimate Mutant strike, the Wrecking Crew debut, Luke Cage and Daredevil join up and Valkyrie continues her search for answers to her fractured identity. After Steve Gerber takes the writing reins, the series is injected with a dose of knowing absurdity and cutting social commentary in the form of the bizarre Headmen and the bigoted Sons of the Serpent. Gerber crafts challenging stories that set the tone for the Defenders and define them even today. Collecting: Defenders (1972) 12-25, Giant-Size Defenders (1974) 1-4, Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 6-7; material from Mystery Tales (1952) 21, World of Fantasy (1956) 11, Tales of Suspense (1

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The Green Goblin rides again as New York City falls into super-villain mayhem - with Spider-Man caught in the center! J. Jonah Jameson has uncovered proof that Peter Parker is Spider-Man, and that''s just the beginning of the web-slinger''s problems! Dinosaurs are fighting Lizard on Broadway. Dr. Faustus is set to drive our hero insane. The Molten Man and Punisher are back in town. That''s just another day in the Big Apple for Spider-Man, but when the Green Goblin returns, all bets are off. Spider-Man''s secret identity, the lives of Aunt May and Mary Jane - everything is on the line! Also featuring a team-up with Nova, the first appearance of Rocket Racer, the return of the crime boss Silvermane, an Annual with more spiders than men, and Peter Parker proposes to Mary Jane! Will she accept? Collecting: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #165-#185, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #11-#12, Nova (1977) #12, Marvel Calendar 1978; material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #14; F.O.O.M. (1973) #1

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Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema continue their fan-favourite Hulk run! Bruce Banner has lived the waking nightmare of being the Incredible Hulk for years, but what if his gamma-powered other self wasn''t an unhinged engine of destruction? What if the man controlled the monster? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema explore a new world where it''s mind over monster for Marvel''s green goliath, a world where Bruce Banner''s mind dominates the Hulk. It opens surprising new opportunities for comics'' most tormented psychological pair. Yet, despite Banner''s new control, the power of the Hulk''s rage may still burst out with more fury than ever. It''s a saga that ends on the doorstep of the White House, but who will be there to meet the President? Banner the man, or Hulk the monster? Collecting: Incredible Hulk (1968) #266-#279, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #7.

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The latest showdown between Wolverine and Sabretooth ramps up to the next level as SABRETOOTH WAR reaches its climax! Wolverine''s memory has been altered, erased, restored, forgotten, and destroyed over the years. But this time, if Logan can t get his head on straight, his arch-enemy Sabretooth will do far worse than any of that! As Victor Creed deploys a deadly weapon, Logan is pushed to the edge... and beyond! If you thought the first half of this saga was violent, just wait for the diabolical denouement of the ultimate battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! Collecting: Wolverine (2020) 46-50

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Venom comes face to face with the sting of the Black Widow! Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow, crosses paths with the symbiotes in a way that will leave them both changed... forever! Can Natasha resist the symbiote''s corrupting and violent influence? Perhaps the bigger question: Will the symbiote be able to survive hers?! Freshly united and teamed up, Venom and Toxin must fight like hell to save one of the Marvel Universe''s greatest heroes from the darkness within her, unleashed by an all-new, all-horrifying symbiote! Remember how Venom used to eat brains, but then got over that as it tried to become a hero? Well, this symbiote doesn''t share that gentler disposition! Collecting: Venom (2021) 26-31

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The epic event Gang War rocks the streets of New York City - and the world of Miles Morales! The Big Apple is under siege as super villains and criminal gangs violently carve the city up like pie. Miles Morales'' job? Save all of Brooklyn from destruction! But between the Scorpion, the anti-super Cape Killers and the Hobgoblin making moves, there are too many fires for Miles to put out on his own. Maybe Ms. Marvel can lend a big hand? And when the Prowler enters the battlefield, whose side will he be on? When it comes down to it, Miles is on a collision course with the Hobgoblin - and if the maniacal villain''s masterstroke comes off, he''ll be the most powerful super villain in all of New York City! Plus: There''s a traitor in Miles'' midst - and a single act of betrayal could define the rest of Spider-Man''s life! Collecting: Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022) 13-16, Giant-Size Spider-Man (2024) 1

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Continuing the Mighty Marvel Masterworks series with some of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby''s most memorable stories in the saga of the mighty Thor! Batten down the hatches, set the emergency brake and make sure your fillings aren''t loose because it''s time for a not just the first meeting of Marvel gods, but the first battle between those gods, Thor and Hercules! Universes will tremble as the mighty fists of these two immortals crash down - and you will be thrilled by every moment. This Mighty Marvel Masterworks edition also features the ever-mischievous Loki, everyone''s favorite lunkhead with the always-adaptable power - the Absorbing Man - and the classic ''Tales of Asgard'' backup feature that recount the myth and legend of Thor and the Asgardians'' early days. Collecting: Journey Into Mystery (1952) #120-125, Annual (1965) #1 and Thor (1966) #126-127

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A new series of stories in the classic Marvel What If? tradition... but with a darker twist! A new series of stories in the classic Marvel What If? tradition... but with a darker twist! And to kick it off, Spider-Legend Gerry Conway returns to his most famous Spider-Story along with co-writer Jody Houser! What if Gwen Stacy didn''t die on the bridge that day... but Spider-Man DID? This tragic tale and more await in the pages of What If? Dark! Collecting: What If...? Dark: Spider-Gwen #1, TBD.

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The legendary creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale share a groundbreaking and uniquely colourful perspective on the early World War 2 adventures of Captain America! For Steve Rogers, the hardest thing about being a man out of time is being a man without a best friend. As Captain America comes to terms with his loss, he longs for the black and white moral simplicity of World War II: Bucky Barnes charging fearlessly into battle at his side. The Howling Commandos right behind. Odds against them, lives on the line, taking the fight to the greatest evil of all. The Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (DAREDEVIL: YELLOW, SPIDER-MAN: BLUE, HULK: GRAY) revisit the glory days of Captain America and Bucky in a classic tale of a friendship forged in war. Collecting: Captain America: White (2015) 0-5.

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