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Taunted and tormented by children while growing up, Matt's life was irrevocably altered after he was blinded by radioactive materials while saving the life of an old man. The payoff? An unbreakable will and a keen intelligence, helping focus the super-senses he was blessed with during the accident.

A scared teenager on the run. An infant child some say is humanity's savior. A former lover whose life is now hobbled by a terrible secret. A law partner accused of a horrible crime. A city being overcome by an inscrutable menace. They need a guardian. Someone to protect them. Someone with faith in them. They need Daredevil. 'Guardian Devil' found Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy) confidently transitioning from writing acclaimed screenplays to comics that hit the top of the sales charts and critics' lists. It also found artist Joe Quesada at his peak as the stylist that would usher Marvel Comics into the 21st century — both as an artist and its future editor in chief.

Deadpool and Spider-Man team up (yes, team up) to combat the unstoppable killing machine known as HIT-MONKEY! Yes, HIT-MONKEY. But can Deadpool do what it takes to rid New York of this terrifying new menace, or will he wilt under the monkey's soulful gaze? Plus: Bear witness as the legend of Hit-Monkey is born!

Deadpool has ceased to exist, he's given his good-byes, he's driven his car into the ocean. They'll think he's dead, but he'll sail away. Then, he becomes a pirate! Collects Deadpool

The master of mutants joins the master of ninjas in Wolverine's first solo series — replete with romance, intrigue, and mayhem! Our beleaguered berserker's in Japan on a mission of the heart, if he can survive the Hand first! Plus: the introduction of everyone's favorite riotous ronin, Yukio! This title collects Wolverine numbered 1-4, plus Uncanny X-Men numbered 172-173.

Marvel's best-kept mutant mystery revealed! Before the X-Men, before Weapon X, Wolverine's struggle with his subconscious savagery first flourished in family tragedy. Some of Marvel's most acclaimed creators unite to tell the tale that shaped mutantdom's mightiest misfit. This title collects Origin numbered 1-6.

Tony Stark — Iron Man, billionaire industrialist, and director of S.H.I.E.L.D. — faces the most overwhelming challenge of his life. Ezekiel Stane, the son of Tony's late business rival and archenemy Obadiah, has set his sights, his genius, and his considerable fortune on the task of destroying Tony Stark and Iron Man. What's worse, he's got Iron Man tech, and he's every bit Iron Man's equal and opposite, except younger, faster, smarter — and immeasurably evil! Rising star writer Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist) and superstar artist Salvador Larroca (Uncanny X-Men) join forces to repulsor-ray your comic books to a cinder! This title collects Invincible Iron Man Numbered 1-6.

In the aftermath of Secret Invasion, Iron Man is no longer the hero he used to be, and Tony Stark's entire life is torn apart. We can't say much now, but... how bad does it get? Here's a hint: read World's Most Wanted, by the blockbuster Invincible Iron-Man creative team of Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca, lauded by fans and critics alike! This title collects Invincible Iron Man numbered 8-13.

Spider-man versus captain America in the jungles of the savage land! But who is who, and what is what? At least one of these people isn't who they say they are. Plus, a huge chapter in the Secret Invasion story as more information as to how the Skrulls set their major plans in motion is revealed. Also, the dark secret of the Illuminati! Could it have brought about the Secret Invasion? And what happened to the Skrulls during the legendary House of M event? And, finally, The Hood must discover the true secret behind his powers. This title collects New Avengers numbered 43-47.

The Invasion is over! But who are the New Avengers? This is the first major roster change since the very first issue! See who the New Avengers are and what their place in the Dark Reign is! This title collects New Avengers numbered 48-50, and Secret Invasion Dark Reign.

The Avengers are trapped in the Savage Land, battling friend and foe. And Spider-Man heads to the one person in the entire place he knows he can trust: Ka-Zar! But is it really him? This important chapter rewinds the events of the very first New Avengers story and shows how it connects to the Invasion. Plus: the break up of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage; a major development in the life of Echo; and the story of how the Skrull empire was able to infiltrate the Marvel Universe, and who instigated the invasion — and why! This book collects New Avengers, numbered 38-42.

Bucky has survived his first major trial as the new Captain America, but now a villain from his past — both as Bucky in WW2 and as the Winter Soldier during the Cold War — has come to the U.S. and he'll have to face his history just as he's finding his feet in the present. The beginning of a gripping war and espionage tale, with some familiar faces for long-term Cap readers, as the New Captain America moves further into the Marvel U. This title collects Captain America, numbered 43-48.

WHO IS THE NEW SORCERER SUPREME? Doctor Strange has failed as the Master of the Mystic Arts and all the other mystic characters are the heir apparent. Strange comes to the New Avengers for help as the mystic battle royale begins. And how can the Avengers trust Spider-Man if he won't take his mask off?

Deadpool unleashes his most insane plan yet: a full-on assault against Norman Osborn! As Deadpool storms his way to the top of Avengers Tower, Osborn is forced to pull out all the stops to save his own skin — and that means deploying the brand new Thunderbolts! Plug your ears, kids — this is gonna be loud! Collects Thunderbolts №130-131 and Deadpool №8-9.

Not a clone! Not a robot! Not an imaginary story! The God of Thunder is officially back! You've waited for it, you've demanded it... and we say thee yea! But how does a god return from Ragnarok? And what place will he find in a world torn by Civil War? The Odinson comes roaring to life in this highly anticipated ongoing series by red-hot superstars J. Michael Straczynski (Amazing Spider-Man) and Olivier Coipel (House of M)! This title collects Thor numbered 1-6

Leaping from the final pages of Civil War, this is the biggest Cap story that Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting have yet to tell — guaranteed to stun readers and send shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe! As repercussions ripple outward, the Winter Soldier finally chooses a side — his own. But what are the Red Skull and his minions up to behind the scenes? This title collects Captain America number 25-30.

The new Captain America fights for the heart of his country in a city gone insane! The Red Skull's master plan kicks into motion, and chaos begins to take hold of the US, with only one man to stand in its way — but is he up to the task? Guest-starring the Falcon, Iron Man, and the Black Widow! This work collects Captain America, numbered 31-36.

The New Avengers have found a huge clue to the threat that has faced them since the day they banded together. And now just the knowledge of that threat is tearing them apart. What secret could be so damning that it could do to the New Avengers what the Civil War could not? This title collects New Avengers numbered 32-37 and Annual number 2.

The Illuminati is a secret organization comprised of several of the world's most powerful heroes: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme; Black Bolt, king of the Inhumans, Charles Xavier, founder of the X-Men and mutant-rights activist; Reed Richards, founding member of the Fantastic Four; Namor the Sub-Mariner, king of Atlantis; and Iron Man (Tony Stark), founding member of the Avengers. These six men have worked together to mold and shape the status of the superhuman world and the world around it. How and what they have done together has remained a mystery... until now! Writers Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man) and Brian Reed (Ms. Marvel) have joined together with Jim Cheung (Young Avengers) to reveal this untold story of the Marvel Universe and how the Illuminati's actions affect today! This title collects New Avengers: Illuminati numbered 1-5.

This is an epic story of anger unbound! Exiled by a group of Marvel»heroes»to the savage alien planet of Sakaar, the Hulk raged, bled and conquered through the pages of last year's»Planet Hulk»epic, rising from slave to gladiator to king. Now the Hulk returns to Earth to wreak his terrible vengeance on Iron Man, Reed Richards, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt, and anyone else who gets in the way. Stronger than ever, accompanied by his monstrous Warbound gladiator allies, and possessed by the fiercest and purest rage imaginable, the Hulk may just tear this stupid planet in half. This title collects»World War Hulk Prologue, World War Hulk»numbered 1-5,»Incredible Hulk»numbered 106-109.

»World War Hulk»is encompassing the entire Marvel Universe, and the effects of the fight are being felt by every hero, villain, and civilian. In»Avengers: The Initiative», when the Hulk and his Warbound invade America, the Superhuman Armed Forces answer the call! Meanwhile, the Irredeemable Ant-Man is on the run, hiding from S.H.I.E.L.D. But now things have changed — the Hulk has come to town! Also, with Iron Man missing after his battle with the Hulk, S.H.I.E.L.D. is thrown into chaos!In other corners of the Marvel U, Johnny Blaze gets what he wanted. Temporarily setting aside his quest for the remaining avatars of Lucifer, he has forced the Ghost Rider into a confrontation with The Hulk in hopes of saving the innocent. And it's an all-out action as the X-Men battle the Hulk in defense of Professor Xavier's dream! You've never seen a Hulk/Wolverine matchup this savage! This title collects»Avengers: The Initiative», number 4;»Irredeemable Ant-Man», number 10;»Iron Man», numbered 19-20;»Ghost Rider», numbered 12-13; and,»World War Hulk: X-Men», numbered 1-3.

Deadpool, with sidekick Weasel in tow, sets out on a quest for romance, money, and mayhem — not necessarily in that order — only to learn he's being hunted by an enemy he killed years before! As if that isn't enough, the Juggernaut crashes into the action, and it's the unstoppable vs. the un-shut-up-able!

Two tales of suspense ripped from the pages of Civil War! Captain America has fallen into a clash with his government and his friends, and the people close to him are paying the price. The life of Cap's girlfriend, Agent 13, is torn apart as her superiors use her divided loyalties against her. Elsewhere, a new villain emerges; the Red Skull begins to make himself known; and the Winter Soldier again comes face-to-face with Cap. Meanwhile, get inside the mind of Tony Stark, and learn why he feels superhuman registration is necessary — and why he's taken it upon himself to lead the charge for its implementation! Big changes are in store for Iron Man in the post-Civil War landscape, and the build-up begins here! This title collects Captain America numbered 22 to 24, Iron-Man numbered 13 to 14 and Iron Man/Captain America Special.

The Civil War is on, and no book will be more affected than New Avengers. You think Marvel would never mess with its top-selling book? Wrong! The Avengers are about to go to war over their beliefs, and the shake-up will shock you. Each stand-alone story in this volume is illustrated by a genuine comics superstar! It collects New Avengers numbered 21-25.