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One of the most epic DC crossover events ever! Resilient. Overpowering. Unstoppable. By their very nature, our planet’s superheroes have become a threat to the rest of the universe. Now, an alliance has formed between the fiercest, most calculating alien races to pursue a single goal: the elimination of Earth’s guardians. As war erupts all over the world, Superman leads the charge against these would-be alien conquerors. Can our planet’s greatest champions repel an army of invaders, each with the strength to rival the Man of Steel? One thing is certain: surrender is not an option! Commanding the troops are writers Keith Giffen (JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL, THE NEW 52: FUTURES END) and Bill Mantlo (THE INCREDIBLE HULK), with art by comics superstar Todd McFarlane (SPIDER-MAN, SPAWN) and Bart Sears (WARLORD). Collects INVASION! #1-3.

In honor of 60 years of Spider-Man, the web-slinger''s second solo series gets the Omnibus treatment! SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN not only increased the opportunities for Spidey action, it provided a platform to expand upon and explore the world of Peter Parker and his incomparable cast -- J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and the gang! Of course, there was no shortage of villains, including the Vulture, the Lizard, Doc Ock and more! SPECTACULAR was also home to Frank Miller''s first Daredevil artwork, part of a sprawling saga featuring Carrion, the mysterious rotting horror with hidden ties to Peter Parker''s past -- and a violent desire to punish him for the death of Gwen Stacy! Painstakingly restored, this is an Omnibus for the ages! COLLECTING: Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 1-42, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 1, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 13, Fantastic Four (1961) 218

The remnants of their relationship are in ruins, but how did it begin? See how a match made in heaven started with a wedding in Limbo, and Halloween horror proves that the magic stayed in this marriage! The Vision bonds with his brothers in all but blood, but who is the Scarlet Witch''s father? Marvel''s oddest couple shows that home is where the heroes are!

At the same time as they were making history on X-MEN, Chris Claremont and John Byrne were pairing Spider-Man with some of the coolest and catchiest characters in the Marvel firmament! But first, this volume opens with one of the earliest appearances of the all-new, all-different X-Men revival in the very first MARVEL TEAM-UP ANNUAL, by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema! Mantlo concludes his sterling run with a two-parter drawn by Byrne, as Spidey and the Hulk square off against Woodgod -- whose rare first appearance is also included in this volume! And when Byrne links up with Claremont, the duo begin a white-hot run that teams Spidey with Yellowjacket, the Wasp, the Human Torch, Iron Fist and the Daughters of the Dragon! COLLECTING: Marvel Team-Up (1972) 53-64, Annual (1977) 1; Marvel Premiere (1972) 31; Mighty Marvel Calendar 1977

As Rom continues his mission to eradicate the vile Dire Wraiths hiding in plain sight on Earth, his actions bring him into contact--and occasional confict--with a host of familiar faces...good, bad and cosmic! Featuring Doctor Strange, Namor, Shang-Chi, the Thing, Mystique''s Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Skrulls, the In-Betweener and the Living Tribunal, Rom''s solemn quest puts him at the heart of the Marvel Universe!--

Reprinted for the first time ever! Marvel''s second Micronauts Omnibus begins with an explosive six-part origin of the Microverse! Commander Rann and his band of freedom fighters must find three keys to stave off a time of darkness while remaining one step ahead of the mad King Argon. To do that, they''ll need help. Enter: Doctor Strange! The Micronauts will also discover a pair of new recruits: the friendly but ferocious Devil and his companion Fireflyte. In a return to Earth, our heroes end up in the X-Men''s Danger Room, pursued by the killer metamorph Huntarr. The action reaches a crescendo as the Micronauts are drawn back to Homeworld once again to fight against Argon - and Baron Karza! Collecting MICRONAUTS (1979) #30-54.

Frank Miller''s Daredevil is one of the greatest comic book runs of all time, and this companion omnibus is a perfect supplement with further adventures of the Man Without Fear! The Man Without Fear is born and reborn in this collection of Frank Miller''s finest! Follow the fledgling Daredevil through his earliest adventures and errors at the dawn of the Age of Marvels, then into the depths of desperation and back again after being cut down by the Kingpin! Guest-starring the Avengers and Nuke, later of Wolverine: Origins! Plus: a seldom-seen saga by Miller and artist extraordinaire Bill Sienkiewicz! Collecting: Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #27-#28, Daredevil #219 and #226-#233, Daredevil: Man Without Fear #1-#5, and Daredevil: Love And War.

Spider-Man gets serious in his relationship with the Black Cat! Spider-Man''s adventures have been larger than life, but they spring from the rotten roots of street crime with Uncle Ben''s murder by a petty burglar. That gritty side of the criminal world takes the fore as the Kingpin tightens his grip on New York City. Spidey''s not just faced with fighting villains, though. Cloak and Dagger complicate matters and the Punisher has his own form of justice in mind. Meanwhile, Mantlo and Milgrom explore the man with ink on his fingers and a story in this blood, J. Jonah Jameson, and uncover the origins of the Hobgoblin. Speaking of revelations, Peter Parker unmasks himself to the Black Cat--with unexpected results! Also featuring Black Cat''s search for superpowers, Spidey''s black costume and Fred Hembeck! COLLECTING: Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 80-91

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the TRANSFORMERS with a new printing of the comic book that started it all! The Autobots and Decepticons have brought their conflict to Eart and the world will never be the same again! This issue will be printed on newsprint and will feature an all-new variant cover celebrating the history of the TRANSFORMERS!

Collects some classic comics in which Spider-Man works with the Fantastic Four to fight the Chameleon, Dr. Doom, and other villains. Also includes the first appearance of future New Mutant Karma and a date with the Invisible Girl.

The unlikely romance between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch was one of the Avengers'' most famous storylines. Now, witness what happens when the two heroes finally get hitched and settle down in the suburbs! If you think they''re going to live the quiet life, think again! See how a match made in heaven led to a wedding in Limbo, and how a Halloween horror proves that there''s still magic in their marriage! Plus: A golden age mystery with ties to the Witch''s past is solved! The Vision bonds with his brothers in all but blood - but who is the Scarlet Witch''s father? Marvel''s oddest couple shows that home is where the heroes are! Guest-starring the Avengers and the Inhumans vs. Dormammu, the Grim Reaper and more!

The unlikely romance between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch is one of the most famous Avengers storylines of all! Now, witness what happens when the two heroes finally get married and settle down in the suburbs. Collects Giant-Size Avengers (1975) 4, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) 1-4, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) 1-12, and West Coast Avengers (1985) 2.

Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Welcome to Marvel''s ReMasterworks! The Children of the Atom are reborn! With the original X-Men held hostage by unknown forces, Professor X recruits an international cast - including Wolverine, Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Banshee, Sunfire and Warpath - to take on the mantle! Marked by progressive politics and personal conflicts, these All-New, All-Different X-Men redefined the concept of the super-hero team. In these pages, for the first time, you''ll see Wolverine throw down with Cyclops, experience the shocking death of an X-Man, watch as the new team attempts to tear apart the old and bear witness to the sacrifice of Jean Grey. With all-new restoration and an expansive section of rarities, character designs, original art and more, this is the last word on the mutant milestones that set the table for a comics revolution! Collecting X-MEN (1963) #94-100 and GIANT-SIZE X-MEN (1975) #1.

He strikes from outer space...and nothing can stop him! Marvel Comics is proud to present the iconic early adventures of the greatest of Spaceknights - Rom! Centuries ago, Rom pledged his life to protect his planet, Galador, from the evil Dire Wraiths. Now, Rom has tracked these vile creatures across the cosmos to Earth, where they have infiltrated the highest levels of power - including S.H.I.E.L.D. itself! Armed with his energy analyzer, only Rom can see the Wraiths'' true form - and with his neutralizer, he can blast them into Limbo! But what will Earth make of this armored invader? Will Rom''s quest be aided or hindered by encounters with the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Jack of Hearts, Nova, and Power Man and Iron Fist? And when Galactus targets Galador, can Rom and his fellow Spaceknights save their homeworld from destruction? Collecting ROM (1979) #1-29 and POWER MAN AND IRON FIST (1978) #73.

When a coalition of alien empires decide to invade planet Earth, the World''s Greatest Heroes unite! But against the power of the stars aligned against them, not even the World''s Greatest Heroes may be enough to save the planet this time.

"The cosmic dream team is reunited at last! After the Guardians of the Galaxy disbanded, Rocket Raccoon settled into a quiet life with a steady job in a mailroom. But when a killer clown made of sentient wood attacks him at work, the trigger-fingered and quick-witted hero must journey to Planet X-- home of his old buddy Groot, the giant tree-creature-- in search of answers! Then, Mojo, bloated entertainment mogul of the Mojoverse, battles Rocket Raccoon and Groot-- onstage! It''s a high-stakes campy cosmic free-for-all! Plus: get caught up on the early adventures of Rocket and Groot!"--Page 4 of cover.