Most Popular Books by Brian Michael Bendis

A brand-new chapter in the romantic odyssey of the tattoo artist and Yakuza assassin, Pearl! From New York Times bestselling, award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis (Superman) and his Jessica Jones co-creator Michael Gaydos, it''s the continuation of a masterful saga involving art, crime, loyalty, and passion. After finding out the truth about her parents in previous volumes, the real question is: WHO IS THE GHOST DRAGON OF SAN FRANCISCO? Fully painted by award-winning graphic novelist Michael Gaydos, Pearl is a unique experience about an artist discovering all the secrets of the modern yakuza world she was thrust into by no fault of her own. Collects Pearl series III issues #1–#6.

AVX TIE-IN! Comics legend Walter Simonson is back, taking on the Avengers as they face down the unbelievable, unstoppable might of...the X-Men!? Captain America has declared war on Marvel''s mutants in the face of the Phoenix''s arrival on Earth, but one Avenger must betray the team to fulfill their destiny with the unstoppable cosmic force! And it''s not who you think! Plus: the Red Hulk''s last stand!? And can Hawkeye and Spider-Woman''s budding romance survive the end of the world? COLLECTING: Avengers 25-30

Get ready for some old-school Avengers blockbuster action as Norman Osborn returns in a blistering new storyline! HAMMER is becoming a force to be reckoned with and the followers of Osborn are ready. The New Avengers/HAMMER showdown is one for the record books - and heralds the return of the Dark Avengers! What insanity is about to be unleashed on the world and what can the Avengers do to stop it?! And wait until you find out who is behind the Dark Avengers'' masks! Actually, wait until the Avengers find out who is behind the masks! COLLECTING: New Avengers 16.1, 17-23

After reuniting with his childhood friend Eddie Brock, Peter Parker discovers a terrible secret about their fathers'' past a secret which quickly results in a confrontation with Venom, Spider-Man''s evil, dark twin. Collects Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) #33-39.

Collects New Avengers #7-13. 1959: under presidential orders, Nick Fury assembles the first Avengers--Victor Creed. Namora. Kraven the Hunter. Dominick Fortune. Silver Sable. Ulysses Bloodstone. Their mission? Stop the Red Skull. Present day: Luke Cage''s New Avengers must contend with Norman Osborn and a rebuilt HAMMER.

The true flagship X-Men series returns...NOW! In the wake of the Phoenix event, the world has changed and is torn on exactly what Cyclops and his team of outlaw X-Men are - visionary revolutionaries or dangerous terrorists? Whatever the truth, Cyclops, Emma Frost, Magneto, and Magik are out in the world gathering new mutants and redefining the name Uncanny X-Men. But the challenges that they must overcome are fierce: once again, robotic Sentinels hunt the team and the mutants they protect...but when you find out who''s doing the hunting, your jaw will drop! And if that''s not enough, there''s a mole on Cyclops'' team - but who is it? Blockbuster creators Brian Michael Bendis and Chris Bachalo revamp the X-Men concept and turn everything you take for granted on its head! COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (2013) #1-5.

"Originally published in single magazine form in Superman: Leviathan rising 1, Event Leviathan 1-6, and DC''s Year of the villain special 1"--Copyright page.

From the creators of the Eisner Award-winning, bestselling POWERS comes this brand-new world of historical crime fiction like you''ve never seen before. Discover a world in which the five families of organized crime never lost their stranglehold on the United States. Now, half the country is a smorgasbord of sex and sin ruled by loyalty and “family values” and the rest of the world looks on in awe, rage, or jealousy. Join us as newly “made” Valentine Gallo and Jagger Rose rise through the ranks of the notorious Bonavese family. No spoilers, but Jagger has already proven herself one of the greatest assassins of all time. And, uh, the Pope would like a word. Yeah, that Pope. Huh. This fully fleshed out, all new, alternative crime history is brought to life by Michael Avon Oeming and Taki Soma’s mind-blowing artwork. For fans of 2019’s The United States of Murder Inc... great news! This is that book! We have renamed it the more appropriate, and better logo: MURDER INC. For our new happy Dark Horse home. Oh, but If this is your first look, well, for fans of Powers, Daredevil, Pearl, or Scarlet, boy do we have a treat for you. Collects Murder Inc.: Jagger Rose #1–#6.

The Dark Knight embarks on a global adventure! Batman takes on an old foe outside of the Gotham City limits when the Riddler''s theft of a Fabergé egg leads the Dark Knight thousands of miles away in search of answers. When the immortal super-villain Vandal Savage joins forces with the Riddler, Batman is transported to the Old West and meets the original owner of the egg, gunslinger Jonah Hex! Along with Jonah, the Dark Knight teams up with fellow heroes including Green Arrow and Green Lantern on a quest to find the Riddler and crack the egg''s dangerous power. But will these superheroes get the edge over the most brilliant villain Batman has ever faced? Or will the Riddler''s nefarious scheme run its course exactly as the clever criminal planned? Find out in Batman: Universe! From the stellar creative team of legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis (Superman) and fan-favorite artist Nick Derington (Doom Patrol), this hardcover edition collects Batman: Universe #1-6 and a host of behind-the-scenes extras.

New York Times bestselling author Brian Michael Bendis (cocreator of Miles Morales, Jessica Jones, and Naomi) and illustrator André Lima Araújo (A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance) bring you Phenomena, a brand-new fantasy adventure series starting with The Golden City of Eyes. “Everyone tells you . . . you’re going to see something you’ve never seen before. That’s what everyone said. Who doesn’t want to see something they’ve never seen?” Phenomena is the story of a young boy named Boldon and his warrior friend Spike—survivors of a phenomena that took over Earth years ago. Not an apocalypse . . . something far more interesting. We follow Boldon and Spike as they are forced to team up with another lost orphan of the world, Matilde. The trio of heroes go on a globetrotting adventure that takes them to a magical, mysterious place called the Golden City of Eyes. As they quest across this epically crazy new world looking for answers and purpose, they face off against dark forces big and small, changing the world better along the way. In each book in the series, our heroes travel to different parts of the magical world of Phenomena by various modes of transportation, each more and more fantastical than the mode that preceded it. Each journey is personal, and every chapter takes the trio toward a different, visually iconic destination, and each location, character, and chapter reveals clues to the shape of the world and how they got there—and, ultimately, their purpose. With Phenomena, Brian Michael Bendis and André Lima Araújo deliver a universe chock full of unforgettable characters, full-tilt action, and stunning imagination and world-building that is perfect for fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Dozens of short stories, handpicked by the author, range from autobiographical anecdotes to some of the darkest crime noir stories he has yet to tell. Also included are some of his favorite short work collaborations with Warren Ellis, Mike Avon Oeming, and many others. Plus a bonus portfolio of illustrations and essays that have rarely been seen before.

Yesterday''s X-Men continue to adjust to a present day that''s simultaneously more awe-inspiring and more disturbing than any future the young heroes had ever imagined for themselves. And things get even more dangerous when the shape-changing terrorist Mystique targets our young time-travelers...starting with Cyclops! David Marquez (Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man) joins the artistic family as acclaimed writer Brian Michael Bendis further defines the future of the X-Men! COLLECTING: All-New X-Men 6-10

From New York Times bestselling writer Brian Michael Bendis (Superman, Ultimate Spider-Man, Jessica Jones, Ironheart) and artist Michael Avon Oeming (Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye), comes this new collection of the adventure comic for all ages. Taki and Olivia are sisters in an adoptive family—and they''re driving each other crazy! Every day, their overprotective mother makes them walk to school together, eat lunch together and play together—they can''t get away from each other! But when a secret experiment goes catastrophically wrong, the squabbling siblings suddenly find that they have superpowers. They''re the first actual superheroes in the entire world—and it is awesome! But are the girls ready to face the daunting challenges posed by their amazing new abilities? And is the rest of the world ready for real-life superheroes? Find out in Takio from the acclaimed creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming—an electrifying tale of adventure for comics fans of all ages! Collects the original graphic novel Takio and its sequel miniseries issues #1–#4.

Collects Spider-Woman: Origin #1-5. This epic chronicles the intriguing secret history of Jessica Drew and her journey from child experiment to Hydra agent to S.H.I.E.L.D. agent to super hero...to private eye, to celebrated Avenger!

There''s a new rule in the galaxy: No one touches Earth! No one! But why has Earth suddenly become the most important planet in the galaxy? That''s what the Guardians of the Galaxy are going to find out! Join Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot and - wait for it - the invincible Iron Man, as they embark upon one of the most explosive and eye-opening chapters of Marvel NOW! These galactic Avengers are going to discover secrets that will rattle Marvel readers for years to come! But while London deals with a brutal invasion by the Badoon, the fate of the Guardians may have already been decided millions of miles away! Why wait for the movie? It all starts here! COLLECTING: Guardians of the Galaxy 0.1, 1-3; Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow''s Avengers 1

Brian Michael Bendis, the New York Times bestselling, Peabody and multi-Eisner award-winning co-creator of Miles Morales, Naomi, Jessica Jones, and POWERS tells a comedic life lesson about the horrors of Hollywood. Before his acclaimed relaunches of Superman, Action Comics, and Young Justice...before his triumphant successes with Daredevil, Ultimate Spider-Man, Invincible Iron Man, and Jessica Jones...before his groundbreaking original series Powers, Scarlet, Cover, and Pearl... ...Brian Michael Bendis was a hungry young cartoonist about to take his first step into the shark-filled swimming pool that is the American motion picture industry. The harsh lessons that he learned along the way—and the unforgettable people that he met—are set down for the ages in Fortune and Glory, his hilarious autobiographical account of Hollywood development hell. Written and illustrated by Bendis and colored by Matthew Wilson, Fortune and Glory invites readers to gaze in wonder at the dizzying varieties of stupidity displayed by studio executives, and to share in the enthralling mood swings and ego nosedives of a small-time comic book creator as he rides the emotional roller coaster of freelance film production. This comprehensive trade paperback edition includes the complete story from the original three-issue miniseries and features an introduction from comics and animation legend Paul Dini as well as a wealth of promotional art and interviews straight from Bendis'' archives. Collects Fortune and Glory #1–#3.

Itu0092s a blast from the past as the original five students of Professor X are plucked from the past and brought to the present. But the state that their future selves are in and the states of Xavieru0092s dream [Author]; is far from the future they dreamed of.

Superboy! Wonder Girl! Robin! Impulse! Amethyst! They and other young heroes are united as Young Justice in this first collection of comics from the new Wonder Comics line! When the nightmare dimension known as Gemworld invades Metropolis, these teen heroes will unite to deal with the situation-but they''re shocked to discover the battle may be the key to the return of Conner Kent, a.k.a. Superboy! This debut title collects issues #1-6 of the hit series!

Collects Moon Knight (2011) #1-12. Captain America. Wolverine. Spider-Man. There''s nobody you''d want to have your back more than this trio of mighty Avengers. So who better for Moon Knight to call upon to lend a hand? The trouble is, they''re all in Moon Knight''s head - the latest splinters of Marc Spector''s shattered psyche! And as Spector battles his own mind to find balance in his new home of Los Angeles, a powerful criminal mastermind makes his deadly move - trafficking Ultron''s temporarily inert robot body! Can Moon Knight get his act together in time to take on this deadly threat - or is he way out of his league? Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev, who wowed readers with DAREDEVIL, reunite to deliver a unique take on another fan-favorite Marvel vigilante!

Miles Morales'' life has been turned upside down on every conceivable level! New villains are coming out of the woodwork...but more importantly, Miles has a girlfriend! Her name is Katie Bishop, but she has a secret, and it''s bad news for Spider-Man! Miles makes a life-changing decision and discovers a mind-blowing truth. Who was his father? What is the secret of Miles'' legacy? And will the Ultimate Spider-Man become an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.? As Miles confronts his family''s past and his terrifying future, and discovers a new spider-power, the man behind the mysteries of the Human Flies plans reveals himself, and it''s not good news for Spider-Man! Collecting: Miles Morales: Ultimate Spiderman #6-12.

Collects Ultimate Comics Spider-Man (2009) #1-6. This new chapter in the life of the teenaged Web-Slinger picks up in the aftermath of Ultimatum and completely redefines the status quo of Spider-Man for the next generation - complete with a new supporting cast, new villains, and maybe even a new Spider-Man!

The Gang War to end all Gang Wars begins! The Kingpin is in retreat - and that kind of a power vacuum won''t last long. It''s about to be filled by a figure of unabashed dread in the underworld: Hammerhead! Plus: the Ultimate debut of several Marvel characters, including Moon Knight! And Spidey thinks he''s had trouble before... but nothing has ever made him declare "Peter Parker" no more! Collecting Ultimate Spider-Man #79-85.

Explore the people and places of the World of M! In Black Panther, a United Africa - ruled over by Storm and T''Challa - has become an economic powerhouse and a thorn in Magneto''s side. When Storm speaks out about the persistence of supremacist notions in the mutant-controlled world, a furious Magneto is determined to stop her at any cost. In Captain America, see Steve Rogers move from the ''40s to the present day - bearing witness to a changing landscape, and watching as man becomes the minority and mutant the ruler. In New Thunderbolts, only Private Genis-Vell, a member of the Titan/Kree Exploratory Council, can see that something is desperately wrong with the House of M. Why does he keep having visions of people who wanted to hurt him? Is the only way to keep his mind from coming apart require him to destroy an entire world? In Cable/Deadpool, Deadpool, Cannonball and Siryn desperately search for the missing Cable. After scouring several alternate worlds and various alternate Cables, where they find the one true Cable will come as a very, very big shock! And in The Pulse, House of M mastermind Brian Michael Bendis peels a shocking layer off the mystery of the Marvel Universe that no Avengers fan (old or new) dare miss! Collects Black Panther #7, Captain America #10, New Thunderbolts #11, Pulse #10, House of M Sketchbook, Pulse Newspaper, and Cable/Deadpool #17.

Half of New York''s criminals are gunning for Spider-Man''s head and to make matters worse, the web-slinger must now contend with the re-emergence of the Green Goblin. Collects Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) #22-27.

Power-mad Norman Osborn thought he was a match for the might of Earthbound Asgard. He was half-right: The reassembled Avengers drove him back, but the Realm Eternal lies in ruins. In the wreckage, former Captain America Steve Rogers, Iron Man and Thor find themselves squabbling over old wounds. As they quarrel, unstable magics cast the heroes-at-odds into the scattered Nine Realms. Separated, and with no clear path home, they quickly realize the world in which they''re trapped is not how it should be. Have their actions somehow caused a rift in the natural order? Can they come together and put it right? Their bittersweet reunion may be short-lived, with Hela - Norse Goddess of Death - waiting in the wings!

Collects Ultimate Spider-Man #118-123. "Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends!" Things are changing in the young life of Peter Parker: Johnny Storm of the Fantastic Four is now his buddy - and the hot-headed super hero has taken a liking to Peter''s classmate, Liz Allen! But something is horribly wrong with Liz - something that will soon affect the life of every student at Midtown High - including Peter''s ex-girlfriend, Kitty Pryde!

Collects Ultimate Origins #1-5. This is it! The story that finally reveals the conspiracies behind the entire Ultimate Universe! Now it''s time to discover the jaw-dropping secrets that men have fought and died to protect...how heroes such as Captain America, Nick Fury and Wolverine have more in common than codenames and costumes.

The Avengers try to help the most powerful super-hero in the world figure out who he is and where he came from! But will this knowledge destroy the man they are trying to help - the unbelievably powerful Sentry? Collecting New Avengers (2004) #7-10.

La razza conquistatrice aliena degli Skrull ha impiegato anni a infiltrarsi nel nostro mondo. Hanno usato i loro poteri mutaforma per farsi strada ai livelli più alti della politica, della difesa... e della comunità dei supereroi. Quel generale pieno di medaglie è davvero quello che sembra? E Iron Man? O sono degli Skrull? Nessuno lo sa! Le abilità degli Skrull sfidano ogni tipo di rilevamento, tecnologico o mistico. Fratelli ed eroi combattono tra di loro, mentre gli Skrull sfruttano le loro posizioni di potere e l’arma più potente, la diffidenza, per lanciare un attacco massiccio per la conquista della Terra! L’invasione incombe su di noi!

Sam Bullit is running for Mayor of New York City on an anti-Spider-Man campaign, and Daily Bugle Editor-in-Chief J. Jonah Jameson is backing him 100%. But who is pulling Bullit''s strings? None other than the Kingpin of Crime! Collects Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) #46-53.