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ÒENEMY MANIFEST.Ó Part three! Legion membership tryouts! Meet Night Girl, Gazelle, Sizzle and Turtle! TheyÕre four candidates with awesome abilities who attempt to prove their mettle and join the greatest super-team of the 31st century. Meanwhile, alien spies gather intelligence about United Planets defenses and assassinate a U.P. government leader!

When the new United Planets President outlaws the Legion, some are sent to the Takron-Galtos prison planet, some are imprisoned on Earth and the rest go underground. The Legionnaires who went underground break out the Legionnaires imprisoned on Earth. The Legionnaires on Earth uncover the President''s scheme and expose him as the mind-controlling Universo.

""Revelations"" Ken solidifies his control over Orb Industries and struggles to make Aric understand that over a thousand years have passed since he was abducted. Then, a criminal Harbinger named Ax, with the power to control machines, comes looking for a new toy to play with -- the X-O Manowar armor!

""Retribution: Part 2"" With his friend and ally, Ken Clarkson, Aric brings his war on the Spider Aliens to the heart of their empire on Earth -- the corporate headquarters of Orb Industries. But Lydia and Spider Aliens have set a trap there for their most savage of foes.

The last time Earth''s heroes encountered the Beyonder, they fought for their lives. This time, they fight for all existence! A year after kidnapping the most powerful beings on Earth and pitting them against one another in a "Secret War" on a distant world, the omnipotent Beyonder comes to Earth to continue his study of humanity. However, a being so powerful and so naive is a dangerous combination. As the Beyonder''s understanding slowly grows, so too do his own desires - and even the lord of lies, Mephisto, fears what the Beyonder might ultimately decide those desires are! Because if the Beyonder decides he wants to end all that is, even the combined might of the universe''s cosmic powers may not be enough to stop him! Collecting SECRET WARS II #1-9.

Following in the footsteps of the X-O MANOWAR CLASSIC OMNIBUS VOL. 1, it?s the complete, oversized omnibus collection of the series Ain?t It Cool News calls ?the best buddy team book of all time""""! Obadiah Archer, left for dead as a boy by his corrupt evangelist parents, has spent the last decade honing his innate abilities in a monastery deep in the mountains of Ladakh before emerging now as the world?s greatest hand-to-hand fighter and marksman. His body a temple, his every movement in harmony and his mind perfectly serene? except for the overriding desire to avenge his own murder. Armstrong is a 10,000-year-old libertine who may be as strong as a battalion, but abandoned idealism millennia ago. Now he spends his days drinking, carousing and telling tales of outrageous adventures throughout history to anyone who will listen ? that is, when he?s not on the run from an ancient cult whose bumbling agents have been hunting him for two thousand years. But Armstrong counts as the worst day of all his days the one when Archer turned up and decided that they were partners ? a team chosen by fate to save the world! Featuring work from iconic Valiant creators Barry Windsor-Smith (Conan,?Weapon X), Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), Bob Layton (Iron Man), Mike Baron (Nexus), and more, the groundbreaking adventures of the original conspiracy-smashing duo are brought together in their entirety for the very first time right here in this massive, oversized volume. Collecting?ARCHER & ARMSTRONG (1992) #0?26?and?ETERNAL WARRIOR (1992) #25,?CHAOS EFFECT: OMEGA?along with?ARCHER & ARMSTRONG: THE FORMATION OF THE SECT.

Drawn from Earth across the stars, the Marvel Universe''s greatest heroes and villains are set against one another by the mysterious and all-powerful Beyonder -- with the winner promised the ultimate prize! But as battle lines are drawn, new alliances forged and old enemies clash, one among them is not willing to settle for anything less than godhood. Can even the combined might of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men prevent Doctor Doom from becoming the most powerful being in the universe? Now, the greatest super hero war of all time is collected alongside an untold chapter of Thor''s time on Battleworld, Titania''s incredible origin, and "What If?" tales that offer very different endings to the Secret Wars! COLLECTING: Secret Wars (1984) 1-12; Thor (1966) 383; She-Hulk (2004) 10; What If? (1989) 4, 114

The continent-spanning city of North Am is a miracle of ingenuity and ambition, a technological paradise where mile-high skyscrapers pierce the clouds and robots perform virtually all labor. But in the shadows of the "milespires," human mobsters use robot muscle to terrorize the North Am citizenry. Human trafficking, illegal psychoactive substances, violent crime, and corrosive corruption are suddenly epidemic in the glittering utopia, with only Magnus, the mighty Robot Fighter, to stand against them.

Who can forget one of the greatest milestones in comic history -- the marriage of Peter Parker to his long-time love Mary Jane Watson! But what events surrounded this most wondrous of occasions? With Peteris dangerous existence as the web-slinging Spider-Man you can bet that there were awesome obstacles to overcome before the nuptials. Fortunately Marvel has collected all of these amazing tales in one tidy little volume. So find out how Spidey was finally caught in Mary Jane''s web of love. This trade collects the stories that changed the status quo of the Spider-Man saga forever.

È il 1977 e nasce una serie che è un concentrato di creatività. Storie che esplorano le possibilità narrative del Marvel Universe e partono da una domanda fondamentale: “E se…?”. Avventure che mostrano gli eroi più amati come Spider-Man, i Fantastici Quattro, Captian America e Hulk fare scelte diverse o, semplicemente vivere esistenze alternative a quelle canoniche. Tutto, con lo stile epico degli anni Settanta Marvel. Roy Thomas, Jim Shooter, Gil Kane, Herb Trimpe e numerosi altri talenti firmano le prime storie della mitica serie What If?, qui raccolte in una collana che le ristampa in ordine cronologico. [CONTIENE WHAT IF? (1977) 1-6]

Os Vingadores são convidados pelos Inumanos para o casamento de Cristalys e Mercúrio, assim como o Quarteto Fantástico. Mas, o que seria um momento de celebração, termina em caos quando o gigante chamado Ômega desperta e acaba raptando a noiva, dando início a uma nova revolta dos Alfa-Primitivos! E ainda: nossos heróis são surpreendidos pela repentina aparição de um dos mais terríveis inimigos que os Vingadores já enfrentaram: Ultron-7!

With Japan in ruins, Rai must fight alone to save existence itself!

Quand les héros les plus puissants de la Terre s''aventurent dans d''étranges constructions d''origine extraterrestre apparues sur notre planète, ils ne se doutent pas des ennuis qui les attendent... Quelques instants plus tard, ils se retrouvent en effet projetés dans un monde où ils devront se battre contre quelques-uns des super-criminels les plus dangereux. C''est ainsi que commence une guerre au cours de laquelle les Avengers, Spider-Man, les X-Men et les Quatre Fantastiques défient le Dr Fatalis, Ultron, Galactus et bien d''autres vilains. Le vainqueur obtiendra le pouvoir absolu ! Retrouvez le tout premier crossover Marvel, écrit par Jim Shooter (Starbrand) et illustré par Mike Zeck (Captain America). Cette saga légendaire a changé l''histoire de la bande dessinée.

De célèbres héros et super-vilains sont transportés sur une planète inconnue. Là, une entité cosmique appelée le Beyonder leur lance un défi : ils doivent s''affronter ! Les vainqueurs verront tous leurs désirs exaucés... Jim Shooter (Avengers), Mike Zeck (Punisher) et Bob Layton (Iron Man) marquent l''histoire de l''univers Marvel avec ce premier crossover d''ampleur. [CET ALBUM CONTIENT LES ÉPISODES MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS (1984) 1 À 12.]

The superhero buddy book of the decade! Archer is the world''s greatest hand-to-hand fighter, an expert marksman, and a seeker of truth and righteousness. Armstrong is an immortal warrior who has reluctantly brawled his way from pre-history to modern times only to realize that the best way to face life''s many challenges is to grab a drink. But Armstrong counts as his worst day the one when Archer turned up and decided that they were partners - a team chosen by fate to save the world! From the minds of legendary creators Barry Windsor-Smith (Weapon X), Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), Bob Layton (Iron Man), and more comes the first Valiant Classic Collection of the groundbreaking series CBR calls a "comic book masterpiece"! Collecting ARCHER & ARMSTRONG (1992) #0-12.

Ruthless power broker Tanek Nuro has hacked into the operating system of the universe. With no limit to his monstrous ambition and only Doctor Solar in his way, a new Big Bang is about to begin! Plus, the mind-blowing origin of the Man of the Atom is revealed: how did a middle-aged physicist come to command the fires of creation? Everything you knew--and everything you didn''t--is about to cross the event horizon! Collects Doctor Solar #5–#8. * One of comics, true iconic characters! * Industry legend Jim Shooter returns to the character he re-defined in the 1990s! "Two stories, one great book." --Comic Book Interviews.com

A Classic from the Silver Age of Comics, unavailable for more than 50 years with art and stories by three legends! Completely re-mastered with all-new coloring that faithfully mimics the look of the original comics! Captain Action is back in Action! The world’s first action figure, Captain Action burst onto the scene just as the ‘60s superhero craze was heating up. This volume lovingly celebrates the timeless tales from the Silver Age by top talents like Gil Kane, Wally Wood, and Jim Shooter, re-presented for the first time ever since they were first published nearly half a century ago. Also featuring Action Boy, Khem, The Silver Streak, and the fearsome Doctor Evil. All five of the original issues are here, along with some unexpected treasures!

"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Marvel feature #11-12; Marvel two-in-one #1-20, #22-25 and Annual #1; Fantastic Four annual #11 and Marvel Team-up #47" --p. 2 of Cover.

Marvel Archives: A time capsule of iconic eras! Marvel Comics has shaped pop culture for decades, and now you can relive its most unforgettable moments with the all-new Marvel Archives series. This groundbreaking line of oversized graphic novels takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the most dynamic periods in Marvel''s history. Whether it''s the cosmic adventures of the 70s, the gritty urban tales of the 90s, or the high-flying superheroics of the mid-80s, Marvel Archives captures the essence of each era like never before. Marvel Archive Editions will contain a Deluxe oversized hardcover; the original comic stories presented as they were first printed; bonus features like complete ads, fan letter pages and cover galleries highlighting the work of legendary artists from the era. Each volume is more than just a collection of stories - it''s a portal to the cultural zeitgeist of the time. With every turn of the page, you''ll experience the world as it was, from the political and social upheavals that shaped the stories to the music, movies, and television that defined the era, and laid the groundwork for the Marvel Universe as we know it today. Excelsior, True Believers! Leap into the cosmic chaos of Marvel Superhero Secret Wars, a saga that redefined comic book storytelling and left an indelible mark on the mid-1980s cultural landscape! In 1984, as the world tuned into the height of Cold War tensions, grappled with economic booms and busts, and jammed to Michael Jackson''s Thriller or Madonna''s Like a Virgin, Marvel dropped a superpowered bombshell that changed everything. Transported to the mysterious Battleworld by the omnipotent Beyonder, Earth''s mightiest heroes and most sinister villains find themselves thrust into a no-holds-barred conflict. The stakes? A promise of limitless power! Watch alliances form and crumble like a game of Risk on a Saturday night, as iconic figures like Captain America, Spider-Man, and the X-Men square off against the likes of Doctor Doom, Magneto, and Ultron. But this isn''t just another battle of good vs. evil - his is survival, with moral dilemmas as complex as Dynasty plot twists. Mid-80s America was a time of power suits, big hair, and MTV on every screen, and this storyline brought that same bold energy to the comic page. Dr. Doom, channeling the greed-is-good ethos of Gordon Gekko, aims not for wealth but ultimate cosmic dominance. Meanwhile, Spider-Man stumbles upon a certain black costume - an innocent-looking suit destined to spark nightmares in the decades to come. It''s a showdown with all the blockbuster appeal of Back to the Future, the tension of the Reagan - era arms race, and the gravitas of Live Aid. Witness epic clashes, shocking betrayals, and a finale so jaw-dropping it makes Dallas''s ''Who Shot J.R.?'' look tame. Relive the saga that captivated a generation, redefining what superhero storytelling could be. This deluxe Marvel Archive Edition collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1-12, presented as facsimile editions, along with a gallery of iconic covers. Don''t miss your chance to own a piece of comic history - because in the world of superheroes, ''Secret Wars'' was, and still is, the ultimate crossover event.

Traversant le flux temporel à la poursuite des Gardiens de la Galaxie, le tout-puissant Korvac rejoint la Terre du présent et se cache sous l''apparence du mystérieux Michael. Quand les Vengeurs apprennent qu''il ambitionne de conquérir le cosmos, le conflit devient inévitable ! Savourez dans ce volume la célèbre "Saga de Korvac", imaginée par Jim Shooter, George Pérez, Sal Buscema et Dave Wenzel, et parue dans les épisodes 167,168 et 170 à 177 de la première série Avengers. Avec, en bonus, un épilogue inédit !