New Releases by David Michelinie

From one of the all-time-great Spidey eras comes the introduction of the iconic Venom! 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

The 1980s were a booming period for Earth''s Mightiest Heroes, leading to one of the most beloved spinoff series of all time with the new West Coast team of Avengers! In the 1980s, Earth''s Mightiest Heroes expanded their ranks and their range, founding the West Coast Avengers. The roster of Hawkeye, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Mockingbird and Tigra meant that the team was stocked with powerhouses and fan-favorites alike. Marvel welcomed back one of the greatest Avengers writers of all-time to steer their adventures: Steve Englehart. Along with Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott on art, he wove a massive series debut that brought in arguably his signature characters -- Vision and the Scarlet Witch -- in a crossover story that plumbs the origins of Wonder Man and the Vision. Ultron also returns, but this new iteration of the iconic villain has a distinctly different disposition. Also featuring a double-sized Wonder Man solo adventure! COLLECTING: WEST COAST AVENGERS (1985) #1-7, VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH (1985) #1-2, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL (1982) #27 - EMPEROR DOOM and WONDER MAN (1986) #1

Venom co-creator David Michelinie returns to tell an all-new tale of Eddie Brock''s early days as Venom! Venom will have his revenge against the Amazing Spider-Man...but when innocent lives across the world are put at risk because of the Purple Man''s escape from the Vault, the sinister symbiote must put vendettas aside to safeguard the streets the only way they know how. But their reality-warping foe has evolved...and the terrifying new level of power that he boasts has come at the cost of Venom''s bond -- and their sanity. This will be a battle unlike any Venom has had before or since -- and can''t be missed! COLLECTING: Venom: Separation Anxiety (2024) 1-5

Learn about the history of the Venom alien symbiote, and how it joined with Eddie Brock to become Spider-Man''s archrival - and one of the most iconic anti-heroes in comics! It is the living costume rejected by Peter Parker. He is the discredited reporter who blames Spider-Man for ruining his life. Together...they are Venom! Discover how Eddie Brock became Spidey''s deadliest foe in the stories that made Venom a symbiotic superstar! He''s bigger and stronger than the webbed wonder, he knows Spider-Man''s secret identity and he doesn''t even trigger Peter''s spider-sense! So can Spidey find a way to survive their brutal first encounter? And even if he does, will he be prepared for Eddie''s revenge plot: exploiting Peter''s greatest weakness, Aunt May?! When Eddie stands trial, Matt "Daredevil" Murdock is his defense attorney -- setting the stage for a blockbuster rematch with Spider-Man that redefines Venom for his future as the Marvel Universe''s lethal protector! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 300, 315-317, 374; Spider-Man The Trial of Venom (1992) 1; material from Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 375

Fan-favorite writer David Michelinie teams with an artistic legend-in-the-making for an 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 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #25-26 - plus material from SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #11-12, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #7-8 and NEW WARRIORS ANNUAL #2.

"Marvel Epic Collections are large full-color trade paperback collections of previously published Marvel comics, typically containing 300-500 pages. The Epic Collection line is a numbered collection of sequential issues of one title, sometimes including crossovers from related titles, starting from the beginning of a character. This collection is not released sequentially, as the priority is to fill in periods not covered by previous collections." --

YOU DON''T NEED A PAST TO HAVE A FUTURE... Rediscover the series that defined a generation of comic book fans in this first volume of the smash-hit series behind the blockbuster BLOODSHOT movie! From his very first appearance, Bloodshot comes armed to the teeth with bullets, nanites - and questions. Featuring appearances by Ninjak, the Eternal Warrior, Rai, the H.A.R.D. Corps, and more, this collected edition presents the classic adventures of Valiant''s nanite enhanced commando from the very beginning! Join Valiant icons Kevin VanHook and Don Perlin - along with an all-star cast of comics creators including Bob Layton, David Lapham, David Michelinie, and more - as they dive headlong into the very first adventures of the original man from Rising Spirit! Collecting BLOODSHOT (1993) #0-7, ETERNAL WARRIOR #5, H.A.R.D. CORPS #5, and RAI (1992) #0.

Collects Avengers (1963) #189-209 And Annual #10, And Material From Tales To Astonish (1979) #12. Henry Peter Gyrich is determined to strip Earth''s Mightiest Heroes of their government charter - but when the Grey Gargoyle crashes the hearing, the only motion is Avengers Assemble! Then, the action moves to Pittsburgh before a new nemesis arrives in the form of the Taskmaster! In his first appearance, the villain who can replicate any hero''s actions battles the Avengers, Yellowjacket, the Wasp…and Scott Lang, the new Ant-Man! On the way to issue #200, the team battles the towering robot Red Ronin, then unites against Ultron in an all-time classic! Also featuring Chris Claremont and Michael Golden''s iconic Annual that introduces Rogue - co-starring Ms. Marvel, Spider-Woman and the X-Men!

"Marvel Epic Collections are large full-color trade paperback collections of previously published Marvel comics, typically containing 300-500 pages. The Epic Collection line is a numbered collection of sequential issues of one title, sometimes including crossovers from related titles, starting from the beginning of a character. This collection is not released sequentially, as the priority is to fill in periods not covered by previous collections." --

An all-new story set in the early days of Venom, written by Venom co-creator and legendary Spider-Man writer David Michelinie! Venom vs. Doctor Doom! Venom co-creator David Michelinie returns with a brand-new story set in the sinister symbiote''s past, back when brains - and Spider-Man - were still on the menu! Prepare for an epic that will take Venom far from the streets of NYC - all the way to the kingdom of Latveria! When Silver Sable and S.H.I.E.L.D. come calling, Venom is recruited into a battle to stop a tech-worshipping cult from getting their hands on a doomsday weapon. Speaking of doom, there''s a certain Supreme Leader of Latveria who also has his titanium-armored eyes on the same prize - and he''s not the only one! Brock is about to be challenged like never before! What (or who) will Venom need to overcome the fiercest foe in the Marvel Universe? Collecting: Venom: Lethal Protector II (2023) 1-5

Spidey gets by with a little help from his friends! If he can survive a rematch with the Tri-Sentinel, this time without Captain Universe powers, Spider-Man will face a sidekick''s revenge! But wait, he never had a sidekick. So who is the Secret Empire''s cyborg powerhouse Midnight? To get to the bottom of this mess, the web-slinger will need to do a little old-fashioned teaming up. How''s Moon Knight, Punisher, Nova, Night Thrasher and Darkhawk? Not enough names? Well, the extravaganza known as the Vibranium Vendetta has Iron Man, Black Panther, Kingpin and...hoo-boy...the metallic menace known as Ultron! How does Peter Parker handle all this action without Cardiac problems? Oops, spoke too soon! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #351-360, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #25, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #11, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #7 and SPIDER-MAN: FEAR ITSELF (1992).

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #378-380, Web of Spider-Man (1985) #101-103, Spider-Man (1990) #35-37, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #201-203, Spider-Man/Punisher/Sabretooth: Designer Genes (1993) one-shot, material from Spider-Man Unlimited (1993) #1-2. Symbiotes clash - with Spidey in the middle! Carnage, the spawn of Venom, has assembled an army of the web-slinger''swebslinger''s criminally insane adversaries to spread his message of hostility, chaos and wholesale slaughter: Carrion, Demogoblin, Shriek and the Spider-Man Doppelganger! Outmanned and overpowered, the wall-crawler must recruit his own band of super-beings to combat the rising tide of evil: Black Cat, Cloak & Dagger, Firestar, Captain America, Iron Fist, Deathlok and - Venom?! Spider-Man''s worst enemy becomes his uneasy ally in the battle to halt the pure evil of Carnage''s mad rampage! Plus, an explosive day for Peter Parker leads him into a savage showdown with the Punisher - and Sabretooth!

YOU DON''T NEED A PAST TO HAVE A FUTURE... Rediscover the series that defined a generation of comic book fans in this first volume of the smash-hit series behind the blockbuster BLOODSHOT movie! From his very first appearance, Bloodshot comes armed to the teeth with bullets, nanites - and questions. Featuring appearances by Ninjak, the Eternal Warrior, Rai, the H.A.R.D. Corps, and more, this collected edition presents the classic adventures of Valiant''s nanite enhanced commando from the very beginning! Join Valiant icons Kevin VanHook and Don Perlin - along with an all-star cast of comics creators including Bob Layton, David Lapham, David Michelinie, and more - as they dive headlong into the very first adventures of the original man from Rising Spirit! Collecting BLOODSHOT (1993) #0-7, ETERNAL WARRIOR #5, H.A.R.D. CORPS #5, and RAI (1992) #0.

Everyone''s favourite size-altering super hero Ant-Man is back, and ready to save the world from... an insane Nazi scientist made of bees? Swarm, the infamous apoidean arch-villain is the key player in a global conspiracy to install a New Insect World Order. Now, Scott Lang has the chance to prove to the public what a great hero he is - and more importantly, to prove it to his daughter Cassie, now a hero in her own right called Stinger. Get ready for an epic tale that''s small on scale, but big on action and adventure! Reprinting Ant-Man #1-5 (2020) and Marvel Premiere #47-48

Collects What If? (1977) 36-38, 40-42, 44-47. More alternate-reality questions are answered! Imagine a world where the Fantastic Four never gained their powers — or one where Stephen Strange never became Master of the Mystic Arts! Consider the fates of the Thing and the Beast if they continued to mutate — or Spider-Man if Uncle Ben had lived! The Hulk goes berserk, Susan Richards dies in childbirth, Nova makes a life-changing decision and Galactus turns the Silver Surfer back into Norrin Radd! But what if Loki had found Mjolnir before his brother — and what if the Marvel Universe ceased to exist?! Plus: Thought-provoking tales featuring Daredevil, the Sub-Mariner, the Avengers and more!

The Ghost is back! As Tony Stark struggles with the ramifications of the Armor Wars, he must convince the world there''s a new Iron Man -- and what better way to boost Shell-Head''s popularity than stopping a nuclear satellite from crashing to Earth! Spider-Man helps out against the Radioactive Man as Steve Rogers and Ant-Man drop by! But while an alien spreads horror in orbit, the Rhino wreaks havoc on Earth! Fearsome foes are lining up to take down Iron Man -- but will Blacklash, Blizzard and Boomerang help him against the Ghost? And will the most dangerous threat of all be Grey Gargoyle, the Mandarin, Doctor Doom...or Tony''s new flame, Kathy Dare?! Plus: Iron Man stars in the world''s first computer-generated graphic novel! COLLECTING: Vol. 14: Iron Man (1968) 233-244; Iron Man: Crash (1988); Marvel Fanfare (1982) 22-23, 44

The Hall of Fame creative trio of Michelinie, Layton and Romita Jr. conclude their classic Iron Man tenure with a run of stories that pushes the Armored Avenger to his limits! Tony Stark isn''t the only one constantly upgrading his tech: Whiplash is back with a fearsome set of augmented powers and a new codename: Blacklash! Then, Ant-Man takes his IT role at Stark International to super-heroic lengths! What happens when Doctor Doom and Iron Man go back in time to the era of King Arthur''s Camelot? These two armored titans square off in "Doomquest!" Plus: The Living Laser, the Mauler and the Unicorn return to menace our man Stark. And wait until you see Iron Man''s awesome new stealth armor! COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 145-157

Celebrate the greatest comic-book wedding of all in this oversized Gallery Edition containing the complete story of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson''s 1980s nuptials -- from proposal, to ceremony, to honeymoon! After years of will-they-won''t-they friendship and occasional romance, Peter pops the question...and after a lot of soul-searching, MJ says yes! But will these lovebirds truly hit the jackpot and walk down the aisle, or will that ol'' Parker luck -- not to mention Electro, the Puma and the new Spider-Slayer -- ruin everything for the bride and groom? Plus, vintage behind-the-scenes extras including the newspaper strip version of the wedding, and the complete saga of the happy couple''s history! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 290-292, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 21, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 7, What If? (1989) 20-21, Marvel Saga: The Official History of the Marvel Universe (1985) 22, material from Not Brand Echh (1967) 6

Carnage slashes his way into his own Epic Collection! When the offspring of Eddie Brock''s alien symbiote bonds with Brock''s psychopathic former cellmate, Cletus Kasady, the result is the most deranged and bloodthirsty foe Spider-Man has ever faced! Against the remorseless killer that is Carnage, Spidey must do the unthinkable and forge an alliance with Venom! But Carnage soon gathers some fiendish friends of his own: Carrion, Demogoblin, Shriek and the evil six-armed Spider-Man Doppelganger! And now a small army of heroes - including Spidey, Captain America, Iron Fist, Black Cat, Cloak and Dagger, Morbius and Venom - must hit the streets in a desperate bid to stop Maximum Carnage! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #361-363 and #378-380, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #101-103, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #35-37, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #201-203 and material from SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED (1993) #1-2 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #28.

The Marvel Masterworks continues the timeless David Michelinie and Bob Layton Iron Man run! Tony Stark recovers from his problems with the bottle by throwing himself into globetrotting business (and pleasure), but his enemies aren''t giving him an edge: The All-Devourer awaits in Hong Kong, the Titanium Man is ready to tango in Times Square and Force makes his brutal debut in the Bahamas! Though sometimes it''s your friends you need to worry about the most: Can Stark beat back a hostile takeover of his company by Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D.? With rich characterizations, a vibrant supporting cast and a steady stream of new armor designs, Michelinie and Layton prove they are just getting started! COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 129-144

Evil undersea monarchs Ghaur and Llyra plot to summon the elder god Set -- and the surface world''s greatest heroes must unite to stop the demonic creature from rising! The Atlantean villains quickly dispatch Namor, and kidnap seven super-powered women -- including She-Hulk, Storm and the Scarlet Witch -- to become enthralled "brides" for Set''s seven serpent heads. As Atlantean forces assault the surface world, Earth''s heroes must act quickly to stop every facet of the villains'' complex plot! Can they turn the tide, or will a wave of ancient evil drown the world? COLLECTING: New Mutants (1983) 76; material from Silver Surfer Annual (1988) 2, Iron Man Annual (1970) 10, Avengers West Coast (1989) 56, Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 26, Avengers West Coast Annual (1989) 4, X-Men Annual (1970) 13, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 23, Punisher Annual (1988) 2, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 9, Daredevil Annual (1967) 5, Avengers Annual (1967) 18, New Mutants Annual (1984) 5, X-Factor Annual (1986) 4, Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985) 5, Thor Annual (1966) 14, Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 22

From villain to vigilante! Follow Eddie Brock''s journey as he evolves from Spider-Man''s deadly foe into a twisted new hero -- starting when Spidey recruits Venom to battle his symbiote''s psychopathic offspring, Carnage! But Eddie''s still out for blood, and he doesn''t care who gets in the way -- even Ghost Rider! Can anyone convince him to drop his grudge against Spider-Man? Venom forges a fresh future in San Francisco, targeting those who prey on the weak! But he''ll soon find himself judged by the Jury -- and swarmed by strange new symbiotes! Plus, Venom shares a nightmarish team-up with Wolverine! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 361-363, 374; Spider-Man: The Trial of Venom (1992) 1; Web of Spider-Man (1985) 95-96; Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) 5-6; Venom: Lethal Protector (1993) 1-6; material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 117-122; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 373, 375

"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Marvel adventures the Avengers (2006) #16, Hawkeye (1983) #1, Avengers (1963) #223, Generations: Hawkeye & Hawkeye (2017) #1, and Marvel adventures super heroes (2010) #17."

When Steve Rogers refuses closer government control and resigns as Captain America, he becomes "The Captain," his old role is given to John Walker, formerly Super-Patriot, and both must adapt to their new positions as they fight America''s foes.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #300, 315-317. The deadliest foe of Spider-Man! During their acclaimed run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, writer David Michelinie and artist Todd McFarlane introduced an adversary for the ages: the larger-than-life Venom! Peter Parker’s spurned symbiote costume sought out Eddie Brock, whose thirst for vengeance matched its own. Together, they emerged from the shadows to terrorize Mary Jane before turning their attention to their real target: Spider-Man! With all of Peter Parker’s powers but much stronger and more vicious, Venom may be the one to shred the wall-crawler’s web permanently, unless Spidey can find some weakness — and fast! But what will happen when Venom targets the Black Cat…and Aunt May?! This stunning collection features Michelinie and McFarlane’s unforgettable Spidey vs. Venom tales — and some of the most dynamic artwork of the era!

Collects Captain America (1968) #215-230 and Incredible Hulk (1968) #232. We voted - and this red-white-and-blue Masterworks, packed with rare Captain America adventures, wins in a landslide! After an awe-inspiring origin retelling by comics legend Roy Thomas, Cap comes face-to-face with a twisted twelve-foot version of himself: Behold the Ameridroid! And if that wasn''t unusual enough, wait until you see Cap squaring off against...the Lincoln Memorial?! It''s a good thing Cap''s got Nick Fury and the Super Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on his side - because the Red Skull is back, and he''s out for blood! And don''t miss a showdown with the Hulk that pits the green-skinned Goliath''s brute strength against nothing but Cap''s trusty shield and battle-hardened tactical skill! It''s a can''t-miss Marvel classic!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #381-393, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #28, Spider-Man (1990) #45, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #211, Web of Spider-Man (1985) #112, Amazing Spider-Man Ashcan Edition (1994) #1. The truth about Peter Parker''s parents! Mary and Richard Parker, long presumed dead, returned home months ago alive and well - but Aunt May still has suspicions, and this family reunion will be anything but happy! But first, Spider-Man must survive a showdown with an angrier-than-ever Hulk - and Venom''s sparring partners the Jury will serve their verdict on Spidey! And when the Vulture gains a new lease on life at Peter''s expense, it sets in motion a chain of events that will rock the wall-crawler''s world! An enraged Spider-Man vents his fury on the Chameleon, Shriek and Carrion - but can Peter Parker claw his way back from the brink of madness?

Collects Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #47-60, Annual (1976) #4. Benjamin J. Grimm — the world’s one and only Ever-Lovin’ Blue-Eyed Thing — doesn’t shy away from any fight. And in this Marvel Masterworks edition, he’ll have to plow through the Machinesmith, the hated Yancy Street Gang, Graviton, Crossfire and even his younger self! But he’s not fighting alone: The Thing will battle alongside Jack of Hearts, Doctor Strange, the Inhumans, Moon Knight and the Human Torch — as well as the Marvel Universe’s greatest poker club! But all this action is just a prelude to Gruenwald, Macchio, Byrne and Pérez’s all-time classic: the PROJECT PEGASUS SAGA! The Project is part advanced energy research facility and part super villain prison — and that makes for one dangerous (and exciting!) combination when the inmates break out! Plus: Don’t miss the incorrigible Impossible Man’s attack on the Marvel Bullpen!