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A huge compendium containing the first 50 issues of the classic Transformers comics series!

Collects Thor (1966) #292-301. The war between gods and Eternals may be over, but Thor''s still left to face the Fourth Celestial Host - along with the fearsome Fafnir, the devastating Destroyer and, as ever, the larcenous Loki! Plus: a gathering of gods! The mystery of Mother Nature! The legends of Asgard across the millennia as told by the ultimate Eye-witness! Guest-starring the Valkyrie and the Young Gods!

Contains material originally published in Independence Day #0 and Independence Day #1-2.

When Professor X returns after a mysterious absence with a whole new team of X-Men the real X-Men believe something is wrong and set out on a global hunt for Charles Xavier which leads them to a showdown with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.

The original first-ever eight Transformers comics in a hardback collector''s edition. In 1984, these comics were the debut of the story of the Transformers'' civil war on Cybertron - the beginning of the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, between the great leaders Optimus Prime and Megatron - even before the Transformers appeared on television.

Collects Astonishing Tales (1970) #25-28, #30-36; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #46; Marvel Spotlight (1972) #33; Marvel Two-In-One (1975) #27, #54; Captain America (1968) #286-288.

Follows the continuing battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons.

For the first time, Robert E. Howard''s most-celebrated creations are together in one handsome collection! Experience all of Howard''s most exciting tales as told by the industry''s finest creators -- including Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith, Howard Chaykin, Mike Mignola, the Severins, and more! Featuring the latest in coloring technology, the remastered comics are a perfect introduction to the Robert E. Howard universe and a refreshing refurbishment of these timeless yarns for the collector who already owns the classic comics from the ''70s and ''80s!

Continuing in the vein of the successful ''Chronicles of Conan'' collections, this volume presents all of the original 1970s and 80s Marvel colour comic books featuring Solomon Kane.

The popular Ultimate Spider-Man series continues, introducing Spidey''s most popular nemesis and star of the blockbuster Spider-Man 3, Venom! After reuniting with his old childhood friend Eddie Brock, Peter Parker makes a startling discovery about his father''s past - a remarkable black viscous liquid designed to cure any illness and disease. However, when Peter tries to continue his father''s work he is accidentally covered in the strange panacea, giving birth to his deadliest foe...Venom!

Presents a collection of graphic stories from the popular television series that features the beginning of the civil war between the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, and the evil Decepticons, ruled by Megatron.

Collects Squadron Supreme #1-12, and Captain America #314.

The Age of Apocalypse, one of the most popular and best-selling X-Men stories ever, is revisited in this sequel -- In 1995, the Ultimate books presenting the Age of Apocalypse stories sold out in record timeBefore it was released, industry insiders looked upon the Age of Apocalypse with scorn. They saw it as a cheap marketing ploy that would ultimately fail and cost Marvel the dominance it had earned with the X-Men family of titles It turned out to be the premiere event of the year, one of the most talked about and loved story lines ever, and solidified the X-Men as the world''s greatest comic characters.Readers can now return to the Age of Apocalypse, and discover what happened to the X-Men''s greatest foe, En Sabah Nur, the mutant known as Apocalypse after his defeat. Now, the dread Lord recuperates from his injuries on the Blue Area of the moon in the sentient Ship. This may be the X-Men''s only chance to destroy Apocalypse, and the only way to get him is through the use of a young mutant girl. And X-Men enthusiasts will flip when they get a load of the Age of Apocalypse Inhumans!