“The Coulson Protocols” concludes! Coulson’s strategies could kill every super-hero in the Marvel Universe… unless the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. have something to say about it. Guest starring as many super-heroes as we cram into 20 pages. Plus: The moment you’ve been waiting for: Coulson vs. Ward!
Captain America – Castaway in Dimension Z Book 1 – 2
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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Thrust into a bizarre, inhospitable world far from home, the all-new, high-adventure, mind-melting, tough-as-nails, sci-fi, pulp-fantasy era of Captain America is NO W! Arnim Zola’s ambitions leave Captain America stranded in the upside-down territory known as Dimension Z. With no country and no allies, what’s left for the Sentinel of Liberty to protect? Just the one thing that his foe values most…Zola’s son! Steve has saved the boy’s life, but can he keep him alive against the savage barbarians of Phrox – with the fate of a world hinging on his victory? Plus: introducing Jet Black…the woman who’s waited her whole life for the chance to destroy Captain America! Meanwhile, Zola’s plans continue to move forward – and threaten to curse Steve Rogers for years to come.
Carnage USA
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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Carnage’s maniacal reign of terror continues! The Avengers must go on a brutal hunt to capture Cletus Kasady before a small town in the American heartland falls under his mass-murdering spell! But when Carnage defeats the Avengers, only Spider-Man remains. Can he stop him? Collects Carnage USA #1-5.
Fantastic Four – Island of Death
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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Marvel’s First Family investigates a long-kept secret, bringing them to the island of Puerto Rico – face-to-face with an old nemesis and a creature known as el Chupacabra! Then, it’s a return trip to the tropics, and the Human Torch is bringing his good buddy Spider-Man! What has turned the island of Vieques’ tranquil bay into?a giant radioactive monster?!
Fantastic Four – Reunited They Stand
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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The Fantastic Four’s most sensational seventies sagas! Following on the heels of Dr. Doom’s overthrow, the FF return to New York only to face the unexpected threat of their own defense systems turned against them! What diabolical quasi-human could be behind this, and can even the Invincible Iron Man help them out of this quandary?
Inhumans – By Right of Birth
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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Witness the secret tragedies of Marvel’s most secretive society: the Inhumans! Hidden from the eyes of the ancient Inhuman leaders, Queen Medusa gives secret birth to King Black Bolt’s son, Ahura – but will the newborn heir apparent be a blessing or a curse? Then: Experience the revolt of the Inhumans’ genetically bred servitors, the Alpha Primitives, and the creation of the god-like Trikon in the untold story that led to the Fantastic Four’s discovery of the Inhuman race!
Marvel Masterworks Ka-Zar
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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Beyond the cold Antarctic wastes, in the depths of a secret hidden jungle, Ka-Zar rules the Savage Land. Populated by dinosaurs, barbarians and saber-tooth tigers, this land that time forgot is threatened from beyond its borders by enemies including Kraven the Hunter and madmen still fighting World War II – and from within, by the bizarre Garokk the Petrified Man and the sun-priestess Zaladane.
Burned under the magnifying glass of overwhelming demand, Mighty Marvel has given in to bring you our smallest hero in his first big Masterwork! Scientist Hank Pym invented an amazing growth serum and a cybernetic helmet, making him the Astonishing Ant-Man! Teamed with the winsome Wasp, the tiny twosome battle a sensational array of mini- and maxi-sized menaces from the Scarlet Beetle to the Black Knight! And if that’s not enough to occupy a man of science, he’s also defending the good ol’ U.S. of A.’s secrets from the Commie hordes! But we’ve got more than just miniature mayhem for you, True Believer — you can also look forward to the birth of the biggest Avenger there ever was: Giant-Man! Collects material from Tales To Astonish (1959) #27 and #35-52.
Marvel Universe Hulk – Agents Of S.M.A.S.H. #1 – 4 (2013-2014)
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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Join the INCREDIBLE HULK, and his larger-than-life teammates as they tackle threats that are too enormous for other heroes to handle in this all-new series!
Marvel – Now What #1
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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Get ready for the NOWest book in Marvel NOW History – Marvel NOW WHAT?!SEE NOW! Captain America get Cat Fished! SEE NOW! The Intervention of the Watcher! SEE NOW! The Wedding of Thor and Storm!All that and more as a cast of comedy’s shining stars and Marvel’s most exciting artists bring you the stories of Marvel NOW that you never thought you’d ever want to see – but you do want to see it, and you want it NOW!
Marvel’s Iron Man 2 Adaptation #1 – 2
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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Why is the government after Iron Man? A mysterious figure from Tony’s past returns — with a vendetta. Plus: the first appearance of War Machine!
Red She-Hulk – 2
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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The world’s strongest female, Red She-Hulk, has a new mission – and she’s dead set on a path of destruction! Her enemies? Every super-powered being in the Marvel Universe! Captain America has no choice but to hunt her down, but will the newly redesigned X-51 need to use lethal force against her? As Red She-Hulk battles the Avengers and is classified a national threat, X-51 makes a shocking discovery about the future of super-humans. Who or what is Echelon, and why could mankind be eradicated when the World Computer crashes? Captain America must make a grave decision – and as Betty Ross loses what’s most precious to her, Red She-Hulk reacts BADLY. A smashing new direction begins NOW!, as Marvel’s heroes learn Betty has much more in common with Bruce Banner than the name Hulk!
Spider-Man – Big Time – The Complete Collection – 4
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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Peter Parker has finally hit the Big Time. He’s a full-fledged Avenger, he just landed a high-paying science job, and he has an amazing new girlfriend. But big-time living means big-time pressure! When the Hobgoblin returns, Spidey will need a slick new edge to defeat him. And when the Scorpion targets J. Jonah Jameson and his loved ones, Spider-Man must grapple with matters of life and death in a moving and compelling tale. Then, Spidey is asked to join the FF, adding even greater responsibilites to his already overfull plate. Will all his new commitments prove too much to handle? Plus: A new and strangely familiar Venom makes his debut! Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #648-662 & 654.1.
Superior Spider-Man #1 – 33 + Extras
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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A Marvel Now! smash hit series starring Dr. Otto Octavius as Spider-Man! This action packed series is continued from the The Amazing Spider-Man Vol.1 issue 700. Written by Dan Slott with the rotating art team of Ryan Stegman, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Humberto Ramos. The series lasted until issue 31 and was continued into The Amazing Spider-Man Vol.3. The series got two more issues, numbers 32 and 33, some months after its intended ending.
Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #1 – 12 & Special
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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After Doctor Octopus became the Superior Spider-Man, the team-up book Avenging Spider-Man was rebooted as Superior Spider-Man Team-Up.
The Avengers vs. Thanos
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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See Thanos’s bid to become a god and lay siege to Earth, with only the Avengers able to stop him.
The Superior Foes of Spider-Man #1 – 17 (2013-2015)
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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The Superior Foes of Spider-Man is an ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics that debuted in July 2013. The series is written by Nick Spencer with artwork by Steve Lieber. It debuted as part of Superior Spider-Month which saw a major status quo change in Spider-Man storylines in the aftermath of Superior Spider-Man #13.
Ultimate Comics X-Men By Brian Wood Vol. 1 – 3 (2013-2014)
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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Kitty Pryde tries to lead a nation of mutants, but someone close to her has different plans! Meet Mach Two, former Morlock tunnel refugee turned mutant resistance fighter! Will she side with Kitty, or become a dangerous new enemy? Plus: Rogue gets an unexpected visitor as Storm helps terraform the reservation. The mutants might hold the key to solving world hunger, but what is the deadly cost? What is the Sentient Seed and why does everyone want it? And as the Iron Patriot guest-stars, Mach Two’s play for power takes a new turn – and leads to a fatal showdown!
Uncanny Avengers Vol. 1 #1 – 25 (2013-2015)
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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Uncanny Avengers is an ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics that debuted in October 2012, with the launch of Marvel NOW!. The series centers on a superhero team of Avengers composed of classic members of both the Avengers and X-Men, that came together following events of the Avengers vs. X-Men storyline. Within the Marvel Universe itself, the team was officially named the Avengers Unity Squad but now is called Avengers Unity Division.
A Marvel NOW! title. Somewhat continued from Uncanny X-Force Vol.1. The series had a crossover with the Cable and X-Force series, after which members of both teams formed a new team and starred in X-Force volume 4.
What If – AVX (TPB) (2013)
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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The biggest event of 2012 is now the biggest and boldest WHAT IF? event yet! We all know what happened between the Avengers and the X-Men when the Phoenix Force returned to Earth, but what if the story had gone differently? The one and only Jimmy Palmiotti brings his signature style to a mind-blowing reinterpretation of a key event in the history of the Marvel Universe! Featuring Magneto, Hope and every Avenger and X-Man you can imagine – and then some! Don’t miss out! Collecting WHAT IF? AVX #1-4.
X-Force – Phalanx Covenant (TPB) (2013)
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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When the techno-organic Phalanx kidnap the X-Men and establish a foothold on Earth, X-Force must team with X-Factor and Excalibur to battle the aliens — but who or what is Douglock? And how will X-Force react to fighting alongside what appears to be their late friend Doug Ramsey? Then: Cable’s sentient computer the Professor has been granted a physical body! So why is Cable getting sicker by the day? Plus: The team moves into Arcade’s Murderworld, Warpath visits Generation X’s academy to settle matters with the White Queen, Rictor and Shatterstar hit the clubs, and disturbing truths come to light when X-Force learns Feral’s gruesome family history and the true identity of Mutant Liberation Front leader Reignfire is revealed! Collects Excalibur (1988) #82, X-Factor (1986) #106, X-Force (1991) #38-43.
Legion, the most powerful and unstable mutant in the world, and son to Professor Charles Xavier, has killed gods and reshaped the face of the universe. NOW! Legion will finally attempt to conquer his demons…and embrace his father’s legacy!
X-Men – FF (TPB) (2013)
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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You’ve seen the X-Men and the FF interact before, but never with Magneto and Dr. Doom on the side of the angels. Plus: When a medicine woman is at death’s door, the demons she’s been containing for decades are looking forward to their freedom. Good news: The X-Men are on the scene. Bad news: These demons are out of our mutant super heroes’ league. It would be nice to have help from Ghost Rider, but is the new Spirit of Vengeance friend or foe? Collects X-Men #15.1 & #16-19.
X-Men – Longshot (TPB) (2013)
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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Meet Longshot. He’s a man without a past who possesses an uncanny lucky streak…and he’s on an existential quest through the Marvel Universe. But as Longshot deals with the quirkier aspects of American society, he must learn the secrets behind his enigmatic identity and accept his destiny as a hero.
X-Men – Proteus (TPB) (2013)
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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1
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One of the X-Men’s greatest allies must face her darkest secret when a child born of violence bends reality to his whims! The paranormal Proteus battles the X-Men in body and soul, shaking the psyches of even their strongest! But as Marvel’s mightiest mutants face one world-threatening wonder, an even worse one awaits as the stage is set for the debut of Dark Phoenix! Collects Uncanny X-Men #125-128, Classic X-Men #32-33 and 36.
X-Men – X-Termination (TPB) (2013)
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2
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marvel
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2013
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marvel
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Joining together the teams from ASTONISHING X-MEN, AGE OF APOCALYPSE and X-TREME X-MEN, and spinning out of the pages of UNCANNY X-FORCE comes the X-Event of the year! AOA Nightcrawler just wants to get home, and he’ll do whatever it takes to get there. With the fabric of reality at stake, Wolverine calls in a team to confront the doppelganger of their dead friend. But are they ready to do what’s necessary?
