Contains material originally published as Marvel Adventures Spider-man #21, Marvel Adventures The Avengers #1, Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius and Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Spider-Man 2004, as well as a new prose format tale starring May ‘Mayday’ Parker, The Amazing Spider-Girl, “The Dance”.
Anita Blake (Collection)
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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Anita Blake is an animator, legal vampire executioner and consultant to the local St. Louis police force paranormal unit. The comics are based on the book series by Laurell K. Hamilton.
Civil War – Marvel Universe
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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Civil War is encompassing the entire Marvel Universe, and the effects of the war are being felt by every hero, villain and civilian. In CIVIL WAR: CHOOSING SIDES, five stories shine a spotlight on the wildcards and impact players whose part in the Civil War has yet to be told – including Daredevil/Iron Fist, U.S. Agent, the Irredeemable Ant-Man, Venom and even…Howard the Duck!? In CIVIL WAR: THE RETURN, two of the universe’s greatest heroes are confronted with pasts they can’t leave behind in two heart-rendering tales.
Civil War – Young Avengers & Runaways (TPB) (2007)
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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As the public turns against Marvel’s heroes, the gears of Civil War threaten to crush the Runaways. But when the Young Avengers offer their assistance, how can the Runaways believe they’re on the same side? Collects Civil War: Young Avengers #1-4.
Daredevil – Battlin Jack Murdock #1 – 4
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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The fire that burns in the chest of Matt Murdock finds its origin in this story by fan-favorite writer Zeb Wells and international superstar Carmine Di Giandomenico. Learn the story of Daredevil’s father – the comic-book icon Battling Jack Murdock – as he boxes four rounds in what is destined to be the last fight of his life. See what leads the man who raised Daredevil to betray his gangland bosses and fight with integrity… even if it means his own death!
Deadpool-GLI – Summer Fun Spectacular #1
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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Deadpool joins the Great Lakes Initiative!
Exiles – 16
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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The Exiles are a group of heroes who have been ‘unhinged’ from time and the only way that they can go home is by fixing realities that had gone haywire. Imagine the show Sliders and What If put together. Some of the worlds are from earlier books, some are brand new, but the series really broke new ground, as well as visited the Marvel Universe (Earth-616). The members may have changed, but the fun is still there.
Iron Man – Enter the Mandarin #1 – 6 +
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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Stark Industries CEO Tony Stark is called into a special S.H.I.E.L.D. conference. They want his “bodyguard” Iron Man to perform a deep cover reconnaissance mission on a Chinese warlord has been exerting undue influence over the political climate. Iron Man flies to the Mandarin’s castle and navigates through a gauntlet of security devices. After being discovered by the Mandarin, the two fight ending with a critically injured Iron Man barely managing to escape.
Iron Man-Captain America – Casualties of War #1
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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In the midst of Civil War, Captain America and Iron Man meet secretly, one last time, to see if there’s any hope of working things out before further tragedy occurs. Don’t miss this oversized special that reveals how these two men, once the closest of friends and staunchest of allies, could end up leading opposing armies in the conflict tearing apart the Marvel Universe!
Marvel Illustrated – The Jungle Book
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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The saga of Mowgli and his brothers, adapted from Rudyard Kipling’s THE JUNGLE BOOK by comics legends Gil Kane and P. Craig Russell! Originally presented in MARVEL FANFARE #8-11. Includes sneak previews for the upcoming Marvel Illustrated line of books featuring the Last of the Mohicans and more!
Marvel Masterworks – The X-Men – 8
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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These hardcovers reprint the first adventures of the original mutant team, the X-Men, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1963. Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast and Iceman were teenagers recruited by Professor X, who would learn to use their mutant powers at Xavier’s Institute for the Higher Learning.
Mystic Arcana #0 – 4
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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A magic event that spans across the ages, featuring the craftiest characters and most spellbinding stories in the Marvel Universe! In the vein of the wild and woolly genre revitalization Annihilation, Marvel’s looking into its crystal ball to bring you mystical mages, scandalous sorcerers and fantastic flights of high-flying fantasy in Mystic Arcana. Each of the primary stories revolves around the introduction of one of a select group of mystical implements, quite literally the four pillars of the universe, and the involvement of a character from Marvel’s rich, magical past – including Magik, the Black Knight, Sister Grimm and the Scarlet Witch. Plus: Witness the efforts of Dr. Strange adversary, sorcerer Ian McNee, to collect arcane implements in a series of shorter companion tales that make up the spine of Mystic Arcana.
Mythos – Fantastic Four #1
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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The prestigious Mythos format returns as we find out how Marvel’s First Family became the team they are today! Paul Jenkins tells the tale while Paolo Rivera delivers the beautiful fully painted origin of the FANTASTIC FOUR!
Mythos – Ghost Rider #1
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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A fully-painted recounting of the origins of Johnny Blaze, the man the world knows as the Ghost Rider! What would cause a man to barter his soul with Satan, becoming an unholy Spirit of Vengeance in the process?
Mythos – Spider-Man #1
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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Continuing the prestigious series showcasing the origins of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe! Find out how Spider-Man’s super hero career began in a fully-painted recounting of the origin of the original hard-luck hero.
New Avengers – Transformers #1 – 4
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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It’s time to Assemble–and Roll Out! What in the world could unite Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Autobots? Maybe the Decepticons and Dr. Doom know!
Omega Flight #1 – 5
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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From the ashes of Alpha Flight and Civil War: The Initiative, Canada gets a new super-team in this five issue mini-series. Starring Sasquatch, Arachne, US Agent, Talisman, Beta Ray Bill and the new Guardian, this new team must defend Canada from the threat of the Wrecking Crew and the Great Beasts!
Onslaught Reborn #1 – 5
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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To save the Marvel heroes from Onslaught, Franklin Richards created a parallel universe where those heroes were reborn. But the parallel dimension has merged back into our own and Onslaught has returned! Prepare for Onslaught Reborn!
Silent War #1 – 6 (2007)
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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SON OF M told how Quicksilver stole the precious Terrigen Mists from the Inhumans and how Black Bolt retaliated by declaring war on humanity. Now that war is about to break loose as Gorgon leads a terrorist attack on New York. Old friends become deadly enemies when the Fantastic Four are forced to defend their city against the Inhumans.
Spider-Girl presents Wild Thing – Crash Course
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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Daddy’s little girl, just like dear old Mom: The daughter of Wolverine and Elektra! A few years in the future, Wild Thing has to fight like there’s no tomorrow against demons, droids and desperados! Guest-starring Wolverine, Elektra and Jubilee of the X-People! Collects Wild Thing #0-5.
Spider-Girl presents the Buzz & Darkdevil
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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When crime, cults, and clones collide, the result is Darkdevil, son of one great Marvel hero and heir to another! Peer into the future’s past to see Spider-Girl’s ill-mannered mentor face the mortal machinations of the Kingpin and the more mystical ones of Zarathos, one-time Ghost Rider! But the bold and bombastic Buzz has no time for legacies when he sets his brand-new super-suit against Doctor Octopus and his latest student! Twin tales of Spider-Girl’s strongest allies and harshest critics, guest-starring the one true Spider-Girl herself! Collects The Buzz #1-3, Darkdevil #1-3.
Spider-Man – Fairy Tales #1 – 4 (2007)
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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In the tradition of X-Men Fairy Tales, Marvel makes its move on melding more modern myths — this time starring everybody’s favorite wall-crawler! Featuring all-new interpretations of Little Red Riding Hood, Anansi the Spider-God, Tsuchigumo the Japanese Spider Spirit and Cinderella. Find out just how fun fairy tales can be… Marvel style!
Spider-Man-Black Cat – The Evil That Men Do
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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The mysterious disappearance of an old friend brings Felicia Hardy, the Black Cat, to New York in search of answers – and a certain web-slinging ex-lover of hers is following the same trail. How long will it take before they do some…catching up? Collects Spider-Man/Black Cat: Evil That Men Do #1-6.
Sub-Mariner #1 – 6
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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The King has returned! Fresh off of his key appearances in CIVIL WAR and WOLVERINE, Marvel’s first mutant returns in his own series that will forever change the way we look at Namor and Atlantis. A horrendous terrorist attack has struck the U.S., and all clues point to an Atlantean sleeper cell’s involvement. Now, Namor and Atlantis find themselves in the crosshairs of S.H.I.E.L.D. But is Namor to blame for the attack? Or is this just the first strike in a dark coup orchestrated by those within Atlantis who would see Namor stripped of his title and his kingdom? The half-human, half-Atlantean son of two worlds must now race between the sea and the surface to track down those responsible for the attack before Tony Stark, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. – a.k.a. Iron Man – takes him down!
Wisdom #1 – 6 (2007)
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2
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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1
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Pete Wisdom leads MI-13 into investigating the paranormal and weird. His group consists of John the Skrull, Tink (Fairy dissident), Captain Midlands, Maureen Raven and Quartermaster O.
X-Men – First Class – Tomorrow’s Brightest (TPB) (2007)
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marvel
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2007
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marvel
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For millions of years, mankind’s place on Earth was unchallenged – until five young people paved the way for a new kind of human. While students at the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast and Iceman taught the world what it meant to be X-Men. These are the hidden stories of the team that laid the foundation of a mutant dynasty! Collects X-Men: First Class (2006) #1-8.
Just when it looked like there was no possibility of a future for mutants, hope arrives. But the X-Men aren’t there to meet it – The Marauders and Purifiers beat them to it. Now the race is on to get the first new mutant since the mutants became an endangered species.
