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Gene manipulation has always been solely for those who can afford the expensive prenatal treatments. Income determines status and, more importantly, survival. If your genes have not been optimized, the Order has no use for you. You are non-essential. Less than. To be eliminated. Everything is geared to keeping the ship of state sailing along smoothly, no matter the cost. But in every totalitarian system lies the seeds of rebellion, independence, and OUTRAGE.

Collects Strange Tales (1951) #178-181, Warlock (1972) #9-15, Avengers Annual (1967) #7, Marvel Two-In-One Annual (1976) #2. At Marvel in the 1970s, no one mastered the startling scope of cosmic adventure like Jim Starlin! In this star-spanning spectacle, Starlin evolved Adam Warlock to the next level, imbuing the character with the inner demons of a man-god on the brink of insanity. Forced to confront an evil version of himself and the nihilistic menace Thanos, Warlock’s conflicts weren’t just knuckle-grinding throw-downs — they were existential struggles for his very soul. Featuring the first-ever assembling of the Infinity Gems, the debuts of Gamora and Pip the Troll and an all-out struggle to save the universe — joined by the Avengers, Captain Marvel and Spider-Man! And now, the full grandeur of Starlin’s saga is unleashed on the oversized pages of a Gallery Edition!

Collects Infinity War #1-6, Warlock and the Infinity Watch #7-10 & Marvel Comics Presents #108-111. When evil dopplegangers of the Marvel heroes appear, it''s all-out war! Why has Magus unleashed them on an unsuspecting world? And is the heroes only hope Thanos?! Plus, will the Infinity Gauntlet swing the tide of the war?

With such past creative credits as Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers, Batman, Breed, Captain Marvel, Cosmic Odyssey, Dreadstar, The Infinity Saga, and a list of so many more, creator/writer/artists/visionary Jim Starlin presents his newest creation -- The Cosmic Guard! A young orphan is chosen by a mysterious light from space to become the latest in a long line of cosmic guardians, super-powered defenders who are charged with protecting the galaxy.

Batman readers were allowed to vote on the outcome of the story and they decided that Robin should die! As the second person to assume the role of Batman''s sidekick, Jason Todd had a completely different personality than the original Robin. Rash and prone to ignore Batman''s instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance, Robin ignores his mentor''s warnings when he attempts to take on the Joker by himself and pays the ultimate price. Driven by anger with Superman by his side, Batman seeks his vengeance as he looks to end the Joker''s threat forever.

Collecting Infinity Gauntlet (1991) #1-6. For the Mad Titan, Thanos, the Infinity Gauntlet was the Holy Grail u0097 the ultimate prize to be coveted above all else. With it came omnipotence: the absolute control of all aspects of time, space, power, reality, mind and soul. But his gaining of supreme might meant the beginning of a black nightmare for the entire universe. Now, on the edge of Armageddon and led by the mysterious Adam Warlock, Earthu0092s super heroes join in a desperate attempt to thwart this nihilistic godu0092s insane plunge into galactic self-destruction. Should the heroes fail, the astral gods of the universe wait to step into the fray. But in such an awesome cosmic conflict, will anyone prevail? Will anyone survive? The original Infinity epic is collected alongside a Gauntlet-full collection of behind-the-scenes extras!

Collects Silver Surfer (1987) #39-50, Annual #3; Thanos Quest #1-2 and material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #50. The Mad Titan is on a quest for Death! The Silver Surfer may believe he has killed Thanos, but the terrible truth is that the Mad Titan still lives u0097 and thatu0092s bad news for the Marvel Universe, because Thanosu0092 great love has sent him on a space-faring search for the Infinity Gems! Meanwhile, the Surfer tackles a deadly life-form and deals with the madness of Dynamo City! But when Thanos returns from his quest, glove on hand and hell-bent for revenge, do the Surfer, Galactus and Drax the Destroyer stand a chance? And whose side will Mephisto be on? Norrin Radd must face his past as events build to a confrontation that sets the stage for the cosmic epic known as INFINITY GAUNTLET!

The Infinity War is over- now continue the story with the Infinity Watch! Can a comatose Adam Warlock overcome his identity crisis and put himself back together again? If he does, Silver Surfer has a favor to ask, one that would pit Warlock against Mephisto for the soul of Surfer''s love Shalla-Bal! Then, there''s the battle for which green ink was invented: Drax the Destroyer versus the Incredible Hulk! Meanwhile, Quasar fights for the title of Protector of the Universe and his very life! Pip the Troll battles a resident of Monster Isle! The deadly Gamora confronts the United Nations! And don''t miss a very Thanos Christmas! Collecting Warlock & the Infinity Watch #11-17, Silver Surfer/Warlock: Resurrection #1-4, and Quasar #41-43. Plus, material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #112, Marvel Holiday Special #2 and Marvel Swimsuit Special #2.

When last we saw Adam Warlock, he was a captive of Annihilus of the Negative Zone. So where do we find him now? Hanging with the Original Avengers? Then things start getting weird. But what else would you expect from the cosmic team of Jim Starlin and Alan Davis? Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Collects THE INFINITY ENTITY #1-4 and MARVEL PREMIERE #1.

Collects Marvelu0092s Avengers: Infinity War Prelude #1-2, Infinity #1 And Thanos Annual #1. When a terrorist puts the Avengers at odds, Captain America and the Winter Soldier go rogue to find him u0097 but Iron Man isnu0092t far behind. Will the Avengers survive the fallout? Then, find out where Captain America, Falcon and Black Widow are headed next u0097 because the world needs heroes, whether it wants them or not. Get a sneak peek at Tony Starku0092s brand-new armor! Get ready for 2018u0092s biggest blockbuster with this special prelude! Plus, with the Avengers distracted, see Thanos seize his opportunity to strike at Earth in the first chapter of Jonathan Hickmanu0092s epic Infinity! Delve into the Mad Titanu0092s past as he joins himself on a time-bending journey of discovery u0097 one that sets the stage for his next cosmic odyssey!

The uncanny adventures of Adam Warlock and his Infinity Watch conclude! But before the band break up and go their separate ways, there are plenty of adventures to be had -like a battle for Monster Island against the Avengers! There will be new love for Adam, and heartache for Gamora! The Watch will face the full fury of the Man-Beast, learn how Count Abyss traded his soul for power, and be caught in a subterranean war between Tyrannus and the Mole Man! The mysterious Strange targets the Infinity Gems, and the Watch faces execution for their sins at the hands of Zakaius! Collects WARLOCK CHRONICLES #6, WARLOCK AND THE INFINITY WATCH #26-42.

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #308-320 And Annual #21, Incredible Hulk (1968) #350 And Marvel Graphic Novel: Hulk/Thing u0097 The Big Change. Big changes for Ben Grimm and Sharon Ventura! The Thing is still adjusting to his new role as leader of the FF, whose lineup now includes the Human Torch, Crystal and Sharon u0093Ms. Marvelu0094 Ventura! But as Crystalu0092s presence complicates Johnnyu0092s marriage, things get extra rocky for Ben and Sharon u0097 literally! When more cosmic rays transform the two in unexpected ways, how will they react to their monstrous new mutations? Meanwhile, the Fantastic Four get involved in Doctor Doomu0092s war with Kristoff Vernard u0097 but on whose side? And a trip to the Mole Manu0092s realm leads across time and space u0097 and to encounters with Belasco, Master Pandemonium and the Beyonder! Plus: Hulk and Thing throw down in two supersized slugfests!

Cosmic legend and fan-favorite creator Jim Starlin delivers an epic tale of Smash versus Space as the Emerald Avenger goes head-to-head with the Mad Titan! It''s bad enough that the Hulk has been kidnapped by Pip the Troll and traded to Annihilus, lord of the Negative Zone. But things get worse when Thanos is thrown into the mix! Annihilus plots to exploit the Hulk in a most unexpected fashion, but Thanos soon launches some Machiavellian machinations of his own. As Annihilus gains vast new might, the Hulk rampages through the Negative Zone, with Annihilus'' perennial rival Blastaar in hot pursuit! But when Thanos'' devious scheme comes to a head, can the Hulk survive? And can Thanos withstand the Hulk''s pure physical power unleashed? Find out right here! Collecting Thanos Vs. Hulk #1-4 and Warlock (1972) #12.

Run the Gauntlet from War to Crusade in this essential companion to Jim Starlin''s Infinity Trilogy! In the aftermath of the Infinity Gauntlet event, Adam Warlock wears the almighty glove - but no single being should wield all six gems. Adam recruits his most trusted allies to guard one each - including the deadly Gamora, the destructive Drax, the demanding Moondragon and the diminutive Pip the Troll! But who holds the Reality Gem? The team finds a home on Monster Island, but Infi nity War rages when Adam''s dark side, the Magus, strikes! This sounds like a job for...Thanos? COLLECTING: WARLOCK AND THE INFINITY WATCH #1-22.

Collects Iron Man (1968) #55; Captain Marvel (1968) #25-30; Marvel Feature (1971) #12; Daredevil (1964) #105-107; Captain Marvel (1968) #31-33;Avengers (1963) #125; Warlock (1972) #9-11, 15; Avengers Annual (1967) #7; Marvel Two -In-One Annual #2; material from Logan''s Run #6. See Thanos''s bid to become a god and lay siege to Earth, with only the Avengers able to stop him.

This is it: the harrowing tale of the Guardiansu0092 greatest triumph! (Or so theyu0092d have you believe!) Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy explode into action in this bombastic prison break! Plus: Find out why these ragtag heroes are worthy of guarding the galaxy in scintillating solo stories! Rocket and Groot team up with old friends to rescue a princess, but will a bounty turn them against one another? Drax battles Thanos and Thor in two classic tales! And get a glimpse of the childhood of Gamora, daughter of Thanos! Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: BEST STORY EVER #1, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: TOMORROWu0092S AVENGERS #1, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2014 (ROCKET RACCOON) #1 and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: GALAXYu0092S MOST WANTED #1 u0097 plus material from THOR (1966) #314, LOGANu0092S RUN #6 and MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL #2.

Batman has faced a multitude of foes throughout his career, but he’s never faced anyone like the charismatic Deacon Blackfire. By manipulating the minds of the homeless and downtrodden, Blackfire has amassed an army willing to follow his every command—and Batman may become his latest acolyte! Will Blackfire succeed in breaking the Dark Knight’s spirit? This deluxe edition of the classic miniseries by JIM STARLIN (Batman) and BERNIE WRIGHTSON (Swamp Thing) collects all four issues plus a never-before-seen gallery of original art by Wrightson.

The Dark Knight. The Boy Wonder. The Dynamic Duo. Together, Batman and Robin have kept the streets of Gotham City safe-while the boy beneath the mask, Dick Grayson, has kept Bruce Wayne from a lonely life of brooding darkness. But when a bullet fired from the Joker’s gun nearly clips Robin’s wings for good, their partnership is severed, and Batman resumes his war on crime alone. But he’s not alone for long. When Batman first meets a tough kid named Jason Todd, the boy is more criminal than crimefighter. But from that first encounter, a powerful new bond is forged. The Dark Knight sees Jason’s potential to be a hero-as well as the rage and revenge that torment him. The Batman has found his new Robin. Can Gotham’s greatest hero help his protege fly right? Discover the origin of one of comics’ most controversial characters in BATMAN: SECOND CHANCES-collecting the earliest adventures of Jason Todd, the second Robin, from the minds of legendary creators Max Allan Collins, Jim Starlin, Jim Aparo, Dave Cockrum, Denys Cowan, Norm Breyfogle, Jo Duffy and more! Collects BATMAN #402-403, #408-416 and BATMAN ANNUAL #11.

Everyone knows that she''s the deadliest woman in the galaxy - now find out how Gamora earned that reputation! From the strange tale of her first encounter with Pip the Troll, follow Gamora through her early adventures at the side of Adam Warlock. Learn why she was raised by Thanos to tackle Adam''s dark side, the Magus! Then join Gamora,Warlock, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, the Thing and the Avengers in one of the greatest cosmic epics of all-time, waging war on the Mad Titan himself! It''s a saga of secrets and sacrifice that shows exactly why Gamora will one day be destined to Guard the Galaxy! COLLECTING: STRANGE TALES (1951) 180-181; WARLOCK (1972) 9-11, 15; AVENGERS ANNUAL 7; MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE ANNUAL 2.

Collects Avengers (1963) #115-128, Giant-Size (1974) #1, Defenders (1972) #8-11, Captain Marvel (1968) #33, Fantastic Four (1961) #150. The Avengers battle the Defenders in comicsu0092 first great crossover battle royale! Itu0092s hero against hero in the sensational summer hit of 1973: Cap vs. Namor! Thor vs. Hulk! Itu0092s the original, and thereu0092s never been another one like it. All this, plus the origin of Mantis; an all-hands-on-deck battle with the Zodiac; the Avengers vs. Thanos and the Cosmic Cube; a Giant-Size adventure alongside Golden Age heroes Miss America and the Whizzer; the wedding of Quicksilver and Crystal; the return of Ultron; and an increasingly tense love triangle between the Scarlet Witch, the Vision and Mantis! And as an added bonus feature, rare Avengers pinups, profiles and more from the pages of the u009270s fanzine FOOM!

"In Batman: The Cult, Deacon Blackfire, a charismatic shaman with roots as old as Gotham City itself, has amassed the city''s homeless into an army, one he seemingly uses to fight crime. But Blackfire has a hidden agenda... "--

A space opera from comic legends Jim Starlin and Rags Morales! Gene manipulation has always been solely for those who can afford the expensive prenatal treatments. Income determines status and, more importantly, survival. If your genes have not been optimized, the Order has no use for you. You are nonessential. Less than. To be eliminated. Everything is geared to keeping the ship of state sailing along smoothly, no matter the cost. But in every totalitarian system lies the seeds of rebellion, independence, and OUTRAGE.

The first complete chapter of Jim Starlin''s epic saga, collected in two volumes, chronicling the adventures of Vanth Dreadstar, last survivor of the destroyed Milky Way Galaxy. Dreadstar finds himself transported to the Empirical Galaxy, where he is recruited by the sorcerer Syzygy Darklock to help bring an end to the 200-year-old war between the corrupt Monarchy and the fanatical Instrumentality.

Collects Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #37-46 and Annual #2-3, and Avengers Annual #7. Our latest Masterworks offers you two heroes for the price of one! Yes, it''s MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE, starring the world''s most endearing pile of rocks, the Ever-Lovin'' Blue-Eyed Thing! And his adventures begin - behind bars?! The Thing has been declared a public nuisance (and not just on Yancy Street), and it''ll take the skills of both Matt Murdock and Daredevil to set him free! This marvelous Masterwork also features the debut of Project PEGASUS, the reality-bending Cosmic Cube, an army of android Visions, the Black Panther and Brother Voodoo vs. a zombie-vampire, Hercules, Captain Marvel - and a bruising Thing vs. Hulk battle! And it''s all topped off with Jim Starlin''s famous two-part cosmic epic pitting the Avengers and the Thing vs. Thanos and his Infinity Gems!