Zeb Wells Book order (chronological)

Die Entstehungsgeschichte des Schurken Doctor Octopus und sein erstes Aufeinandertreffen mit Spider-Man.

Die bahnbrechende Spider-Man-Reihe von John Romita Jr. bringt frischen Wind in das Spider-Man-Universum. Mit seinem einzigartigen Zeichenstil und innovativen Erzähltechniken wird die Geschichte von Peter Parker und seinen Herausforderungen neu interpretiert. Romita Jr. verleiht den Charakteren und der Handlung eine dynamische Tiefe, die sowohl alte Fans als auch neue Leser begeistert. Die Reihe thematisiert zentrale Aspekte von Verantwortung, Identität und heldenhaften Kämpfen in einer modernen Welt.

The climax of Zeb Wells' acclaimed Spider-Man series brings back the iconic Green Goblin, intensifying the conflict and drama. As the storyline unfolds, readers can expect thrilling twists and deep character exploration, showcasing the enduring rivalry between Spider-Man and one of his most formidable foes. The narrative promises to deliver high-stakes action and emotional depth, making it a must-read for fans of the franchise.

Daredevil's transformation into the leader of the Hand raises questions about his morality as he battles Bullseye and establishes a stronghold in Hell's Kitchen. His descent into darkness prompts his former allies, including Spider-Man and Luke Cage, to intervene, hoping to save him from corruption. As New York City faces chaos under his newfound authority, the struggle for Daredevil's soul intensifies. This collection includes key issues from the "Shadowland" storyline and other related arcs, showcasing a pivotal moment in Daredevil's journey.

SPINNEN IN DER KRISE Spidey-Klon Ben Reilly tritt neuerdings als offizieller Spider-Man der Beyond Corporation in Aktion. Während Peter Parker im Krankenhaus liegt und Captain America seine Einsatztauglichkeit beweisen muss, manipuliert Beyond die Persönlichkeit von Ben – und plötzlich steht nur Black Cat zwischen MJ und dem Tod durch Queen Goblin?! Als es schließlich darum geht, Beyond zu stoppen, taumelt Ben in die Finsternis. Der finale Band der sensationellen Beyond-Saga von Zeb Wells (Spider-Man), Patrick Gleason (Superman), Jed MacKay (Avengers), Michael Dowling (Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor), Mark Bagley (Spider-Man: Die Klonsaga) und anderen. ENTHÄLT: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) 86-93, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) 88.BEY & 92.BEY, MARY JANE & BLACK CAT: BEYOND (2022) 1

BEN REILLY IST WIEDER DER WAHRE SPIDER-MAN?! Die Beyond Corporation hat die Namensrechte an Spider-Man gekauft und macht Peter Parkers Klon Ben Reilly zum offiziellen Netzschwinger, der sich mit allerhand Hightech-Unterstützung ins Gefecht stürzt. Dann landet Pete im Koma, und Ben hat die ganze Verantwortung! Ihn erwarten Duelle mit Dr. Octopus, Miles Morales, Kraven, Morbius und anderen. Zudem kennt Bens neue Chefin keine Skrupel. Der erste Band der erfrischenden Beyond-Saga, inszeniert von Kelly Thompson (BLACK WIDOW), Zeb Wells (SPIDERMAN), Patrick Gleason (SUPERMAN), Saladin Ahmed (MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN), Sara Pichelli (SPIDERMEN) und anderen. ENTHÄLT: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) 75-85, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) 78. BEY & 80.BEY, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2021: SPIDER-MAN/VENOM 1

"Zeb Wells takes Spider-Man to dark places! First, two of Spider-Man's villains are plotting the deadliest team-up he's ever had to face. But are they after Peter Parker? Or is he just in the way of something bigger? The answers await in Spidey's first hunt! But when the unexpected consequences of his actions are fully felt, will New York ever look at the web-slinger in the same way again? Then, just when things are getting too heavy, the amazing Rek-Rap returns! Spider-Man's bizarre fun-house reflection might just be the thing to drag the wall-crawler out of the shadows he seems trapped in. Well, that is, Rek-Rap might be able to help...if he weren't being targeted by the most frightening new Spidey villain in decades!--

The Spider-Man event that will rock the street-level Marvel Universe! New York City's super-crime landscape has been a ticking time bomb, and now it finally explodes! What incites the Gang War?! Who hired Shotgun and took out Tombstone? And what, if anything, can Spider-Man do about it? As NYC becomes an open battlefield for a ruthless super-villain conflict, the wall-crawler will need an amazing team. But which side will the injured Tombstone take in this war? And will Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin of Crime, sit this one out? Don't bet on it! The biggest and most brutal battle in Spidey history is about to play out. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: GANG WAR FIRST STRIKE (2023) #1, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #39-44.

New York City becomes the battlefield for the biggest super villain gang war in NYC history, and it's up to Spider-Man to put a stop to it! Get ready for the most driven, badass Spider-Man you've ever read - and prepare to be shocked with who he allies himself with.

Grief-stricken from a recent loss, Spider-Man faces a formidable challenge as Doctor Octopus returns with upgraded powers, wreaking havoc at Oscorp. With his enemies closing in, he may need an unexpected ally to turn the tide. Meanwhile, Peter Parker must navigate the chaos as he prepares to be the best man at a wedding, with crime bosses targeting the father of the bride, Tombstone. This collection features intense battles and personal stakes, showcasing Spider-Man's resilience against both villains and the pressures of life.

Marvel's two most infamous clones are back to take what's theirs! Ben Reilly and Madelyne Pryor have had enough -- and they're reigniting the Inferno! And as Chasm and the Goblin Queen spin their dark web over New York City, Spider-Man and the X-Men are not ready for what's coming! If Peter Parker is to survive this supernatural nightmare, he'll have to get through Venom, Chasm, Hallows' Eve and -- when he finds himself trapped in Limbo -- hordes of demons! But not your typical, run-of-the-mill demons -- no, we're talking hellish versions of his rogues' gallery! Can Spidey somehow make it home to rejoin the fight, and stop Chasm and the Goblin Queen?! And how will Limbo change the landscape of NYC forever?! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #15-18, DARK WEB #1 and DARK WEB FINALE #1.

The Spider-Man and X-Men crossover event of the year! The two most famous clones ever are back to take what's theirs. Ben Reilly and Madelyne Pryor have had enough and are reigniting the INFERNO! Spider-Man and the X-Men are not ready for what's coming, and what role does Venom have in all of this? The sun is setting, dusk is approaching, and it's going to be a long night. Plus, Spidey and Woverine team-up! Spider-Man faces judgement by a Celestial! The Hobgoblin returns and more! Collecting: Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #9-18, Free Comic Book Day (2022) Spider-Man/Venom #1, Dark Web (2023) #1 and Dark Web Finale (2023) #1

What did Peter do?! The conclusion of the first year of Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr. s sensational story finally answers all your questions about Peter and MJ...and kicks off year two with the biggest action set-piece ever shown in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN!"--

The worlds of Spider-Man and the X-Men collide! Marvel's two most famous and famously wronged clones - Chasm (Ben Reilly) and the Goblin Queen (Madelyne Pryor) - are back, they've had enough of being second best and they're going to claim what's rightfully theirs! The sun is setting, and it's going to be a long night for Spidey and the X-Men. But what role does the volatile Venom play in the clones' vengeful plot? And what will become of the young hero Ms. Marvel when she ends up trapped in Limbo?! The dark web that Madelyne and Ben will spin over Manhattan is going to change the NYC skyline forever! Collecting DARK WEB #1, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #15-18, VENOM (2021) #14-15, DARK WEB- X-MEN #1-3, DARK WEB- MS. MARVEL #1-2 and DARK WEB FINALE #1.

Peter Parker is on the outs with the Avengers. He's on the outs with the Fantastic Four. He's on the outs with Aunt May! No one wants to see Spider-Man - except for Doctor Octopus. Doc Ock is on Spidey's tail, and the Master Planner has something truly terrible planned for when he gets his tentacles on Peter. But what did Spider-Man do that has alienated him from everyone? And what moves is the gangster called Tombstone making? Spidey and Tomby are about to have their most brutal battle ever, and the worst damage to Peter might not be physical! Collecting, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #1-8

Everyone's favourite size-altering super hero Ant-Man is back, and ready to save the world from... an insane Nazi scientist made of bees? Swarm, the infamous apoidean arch-villain is the key player in a global conspiracy to install a New Insect World Order. Now, Scott Lang has the chance to prove to the public what a great hero he is - and more importantly, to prove it to his daughter Cassie, now a hero in her own right called Stinger. Get ready for an epic tale that's small on scale, but big on action and adventure! Reprinting Ant-Man #1-5 (2020) and Marvel Premiere #47-48

Time for Spidey to don his glad-webs, because he is off to the Hellfire Gala! But something is about to happen at the hottest party in town that sends Spider-Man and Wolverine on a dangerous mission all over creation! That's right -- the best duo in comics is back! But who are they fighting, and what (or who) are they fighting for? Then, as the momentous events of A.X.E. reverberate across the Marvel Universe, it's time for Spider-Man to face judgment...and I think we all know which moment in Spidey's history is going to weigh heavily on the proceedings. Prepare to have your heart broken all over again! If Peter can somehow pick himself up, he'll have earned a nice quiet life, right? But wait, who's that lurking in the book's subtitle? The Hobgoblin?! Uh-oh... COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (2022) 9-14

Don your dazzling dresses and tailored tuxedos -- it's time for the second annual Hellfire Gala! And the highlight will be the election of a new team of X-Men! But can Emma Frost hold everything together when a shocking revelation threatens to derail her big night? Meanwhile, a nefarious party crasher leads to a high-stakes mission for Wolverine and Spider-Man! Plus: Cannonball and Sunspot lead thier fellow runners-up from last year's X-Men election on a secret mission in aid of the Shi'ar Empire! Onlineexclusive Hellfire Gala stories in print for the first time! And a gallery of variant covers featuring this year's hottest looks from the Gala! Collecting X-MEN: HELLFIRE GALA (2022) #1, SECRET X-MEN #1, X-MEN UNLIMITED INFINITY COMIC #50-55, X-MEN: HELLFIRE GALA CONFESSIONAL STRIPS, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #9 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2022: AVENGERS/X-MEN #1.

The Age of Krakoa continues in the next installment of collecting all its stories in their entirety! Endings and beginnings multiply in the Trials of X! Orphan-Maker has committed a horrible crime. As he faces the ultimate penalty, secrets and betrayals all come to the surface - and the outcome may mean the end of the Hellions! Then, Otherworld falls as Merlyn and King Arthur take the Starlight Citadel - and Betsy Braddock and Excalibur must decide where exactly their loyalties lie! The Marauders' first tour comes to a close as the shakeups within the Hellfire Trading Company crystalize. Will any of the Inner Circle remain standing? The New Mutants regroup in the aftermath of the Shadow King's attack! And Captain Krakoa is the latest hero to join the X-Men. But why is he here - and who is he underneath the mask?

Amazing creators unite for a brand new era of Spidey! Ben Reilly — the clone of Spider-Man — is back! He’s been through hell, but now with the support of a major corporation, Ben is thwipping once again and being the best Spider-Man he can be. And what does Peter think? Well, he’s just been through the Sinister War and he’s exhausted! But even if Peter is against Ben’s return to the limelight, does he have a choice? The webs that are about to be woven will take you to places you’ve never been…pit our spectacular heroes against classic villains reloaded, as well as brand-new foes…and make you rethink the whole concept of Spider-Man! But what will all this change and upheaval mean for Mary Jane, the Black Cat, Aunt May — and all of New York City?!Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #86-88 and #88.BEY, and MARY JANE & BLACK CAT: BEYOND.

"Spider-Man created by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko."

There's no need to worry! Mr. Sinister, the sadistic puppeteer of the Hellions, is just fine! Right? Eh, not really. Sinister's menacing clone is on his way to Krakoa to reclaim the cape... and destroy the Hellions in the process! Elsewhere, Tarn the Uncaring and his murderous Locus Vile are also out for vengeance on both Sinister and the Hellions! This could get ugly. But never fear, the mutants you love to hate are ready for the ultimate rematch! Well... sort of. Almost ready. But little do they know that Psylocke's secret side deal with Sinister is about to cause a schism that just might end the team before the villains can! Collecting: Hellions (2020) 13-18

It’s Spider-Man’s 60th anniversary — and Marvel is pulling out all the stops! Someone from Spidey’s past has captured the Sinister Six and used them to create the truly terrifying Sinister Adaptoid! Can the webbed wonder possibly triumph against the overwhelming might of an android that boasts the powers of all of his deadliest foes? And who is the face behind the Adaptoid’s attack? Brace yourself for one of the biggest adventures in Spider-history — and you won’t believe how it ends!COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (2022) 6-8

Peter Parker is on the outs with the Avengers. He's on the outs with the Fantastic Four. He's on the outs with Aunt May! No one wants to see Spider-Man except for Doctor Octopus. Doc Ock is on Spidey's tail, and the Master Planner has something truly terrible planned for when he gets his tentacles on Spidey. But what did Spider-Man do that has alienated him from everyone? And what moves is the gangster called Tombstone making? Spidey and Tomby are about to have their most brutal battle ever, and the worst damage to Peter might not be physical! Blockbuster artist John Romita Jr. returns to the wall-crawler in spectacular fashion with superstar writer Zeb Wells

Contains material originally published in magazine form as Marauders (2019) #21, X-Force (2019) #20, Hellions (2020) #12, Excalibur (2019) #21 and X-Men (2019) #21.

Life and death stakes in the Reign of X! As Empath's misdeeds come back to haunt him, the Hellions are rocked by a battle years in the Psylocke vs. Betsy Braddock! Wolverine takes the fight to the vampire nation in a quest to stop Dracula's plot, but what sacrifices must he make for humans and mutants to see the next dawn? Meanwhile, some of the New Mutants are looking for love in all the wrong places! On Krakoa, Fabian Cortez and the Quiet Council discuss the rules of murder - but in space, the killings have already begun. And a dark force is secretly manipulating X-Factor's lives, just as a striking revelation about one of their deaths comes to light! Collecting HELLIONS #11, WOLVERINE (2020) #11-12, NEW MUTANTS (2019) #18, S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #5 and X-FACTOR (2020) #7.

Bad is the new good! When Krakoa opened its doors to all mutants, its leaders knew they’d have to accept some of their worst foes into the fold — but they didn’t plan for what to do with them. Not to worry — Mister Sinister has ideas! Meet his new Hellions: Wild Child, Empath, Greycrow, Nanny, Orphan-Maker, Psylocke…and Havok! But can they handle the return of Madelyne Pryor, the diabolical Goblin Queen?! Plus, the emergence of an old enemy and his fearsome warriors makes the Hellions’ new lives a hell on Earth! Arcade puts them to the test in his new Murderworld! Psylocke takes on Betsy Braddock! Tarn the Uncaring seeks revenge! And secrets, betrayals, alliances and loss all come boiling to the surface! The Hellions are the mutant team you’re going to hate to love!COLLECTING: Hellions (2020) 1-4, 7-18

Mr. Sinister's team of Hellions are dead! Oh, the pain! Oh, the injustice! Oh, the...wait a minute...what's Sinister really up to? And when the team is restored on Krakoa, why do they feel a bit -- different? Then: it sounded like a simple mission. Retrieve Nanny's ship and create a new containment armor for the recently resurrected Orphan-Maker. But the emergence of an old enemy and his deadly warriors are about to make the Hellions' new lives a hell on Earth! And when Mr. Sinister vanishes, will the Hellions be able to put aside the tensions poised to split the team apart long enough to unravel the mystery? The fallout from X OF SWORDS continues here--and it's huge! COLLECTING: Hellions (2020) 7-12.

A tower. A mission. A gathering of armies. Swords will be drawn in the first epic crossover of the astonishing Dawn of X! Wolverine, the X-Men, Cable, X-Force, Excalibur, X-Factor, the New Mutants, the Marauders, the Hellions and the rest of Krakoa’s residents will all feel the effects — but which ten mutants will wield the blades? Weapons both new and familiar are drawn from their scabbards as the X-Men prepare to do mythic battle against a truly daunting foe! Jonathan Hickman and his fellow visionary creators — who have painstakingly put all the pieces into place during Dawn of X — join forces to smash the board!Collects: X of Swords: Creation (2020) #1, X of Swords: Stasis (2020) #1, X of Swords: Destruction (2020) #1, X-Men (2019) #12-15, Excalibur (2019) #13-15, Marauders (2019) #13-15, X-Force (2019) #13-14, New Mutants (2019) #13, Wolverine (2020) #6-7, Cable (2020) #5-6, Hellions (2020) #5-6, X-Factor (2020) #4.

"Contains material originally published in magazine form as EMPYRE: X-MEN (2020) #3-4, X-MEN (2019) #11, WOLVERINE (2020) #4 and X-FACTOR (2020) #2."

Mystery in the Dawn of X! The Jonathan Hickman-led reimagining of mutantkind continues! The Marauders sail the high seas to protect Krakoan interests! X-Factor investigates mutant deaths - and resurrections! X-Force do whatever it takes to keep Krakoa safe! The Children of the Atom follow in their heroes' footsteps! The all-new Hellions take their cues from Mister Sinister! And the events of Empyre are felt by the X-Men! Collects X-Factor (2020) #3, Wolverine (2020) #5, New Mutants (2019) #12, Marauders (2019) #11-12, Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex (2020) #1.

Love, violence and power in the Dawn of X! The Marauders set their sights on the powerdampening technology that has made its way into far too many hands! As one member of X-Force struggles with their secrets unraveling, the rest of the squad must fi ght to stay alive! The New Mutants can help those developing new abilities, no matter how weird and dangerous...right? When mutant babies go missing, Cable akes it personally - almost as personally as his complicated love life! But when did the X-Men get sidekicks?! Who the heck are the Childrenof the Atom? Meanwhile, the Hellions can barelykeep from killing one another, let alone fi nd away to be productive citizens of Krakoa! Collects New Mutants (2019) #10-11, Excalibur (2019) #10, Hellions (2020) #2-3 and material from Wolverine (2020) #1.

After the Dawn comes the Reign! In the wake of X OF SWORDS, it’s one giant leap for mutantkind as Krakoa turns its attentions to space — and relaunches S.W.O.R.D.! Back on Krakoa, Cyclops and his allies grapple with the ramifications of their recent ordeal and the fateful decisions that were made — setting in motion the X-Men’s next evolution! Meanwhile, the resurrection protocols have been thrown into chaos — and as the Five deal with the fallout, it’s up to X-Factor to restore order! And as Sinister continues to scheme, the recently reborn Hellions face an urgent mission to retrieve Nanny’s ship and build new armor for a transformed — and deadly — Orphan-Maker! Collecting S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #1, X-MEN (2019) #16, X-FACTOR (2020) #5 and HELLIONS (2020) #7-8

"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Hellions (2020) #1-4"--Page facing title page.

Not a dream! Not a hoax! Not an imaginary tail! (Get it?) Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham, returns to the pages of his very own series! And as if the swiney super hero's recent adventures across the various dimensions of the Spider-Verse weren't enough, Spider-Ham now finds himself jumping through time! And accompanied by Spider-Man (the human version), no less! It's the human/ porcine/arachnid Marvel Team-Up you've been waiting for! But can Ham and Man prevent the horrors of - Aporkalypse Now?!COLLECTING: SPIDER-HAM (2019) 1-5

Ant-Man is back and doing better than ever! Er, at least according to him, but Stinger and the anthill he's living in say otherwise. Desperate to raise his daughter's opinion of him, Ant-Man takes a job from local beekeepers only to uncover a global conspiracy that could topple the world order! No time to call the Avengers, this sounds like a job for - ANT-MAN?! Join the explosive creative team of Zeb Wells (NOVA) and Dylan Burnett (X-FORCE, COSMIC GHOST RIDER) as they take Ant-Man to all-new heights in this epic adventure! COLLECTING: ANT-MAN: WORLD HIVE (2020) 1-5

WERDEGANG EINES MONSTERS Eddie Brock hat keine einfache Kindheit, in der die Wahrheit obendrein nur von zweitrangiger Bedeutung ist. Diese fragwürdige Lektion holt ihn Jahre später ein, als der ehrgeizige Reporter über einen Serienkiller berichtet: Eddie verliert fast alles und landet in der Finsternis. Doch da wartet bereits der Alien-Symbiont auf ihn, und gemeinsam werden sie zu Venom, dem brutalsten Feind von Spider-Man und dem größten Albtraum von dessen Frau Mary Jane … Eddie Brocks Weg in die außerirdische Dunkelheit von Venom, inszeniert von Zeb Wells (SPIDER-MAN) und Angel Medina (SPAWN). ENTHÄLT: VENOM: DARK ORIGIN (2008) 1-5 In der hochwertigen Best-of-Reihe MARVEL MUST-HAVE erscheinen die wichtigsten, besten und unterhaltsamsten Comics aus dem Haus der Ideen. Sammler bekommen eine ultimative Ausgabe ihrer Lieblingscomics, Neuleser und Filmfans erhalten auf einen Blick die größten Marvel-Kracher mit ihren Favoriten aus Film, Fernsehen und Game. Die beliebtesten Superhelden, von den Avengers über Spider-Man bis hin zu den X-Men, in abgeschlossenen Bestsellern im schicken Hardcover.

Not a dream! Not a hoax! Not an imaginary tail! (Get it?) Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham, returns to the pages of his very own series! And as if the swiney super hero's recent adventures across the various dimensions of the Spider-Verse weren't enough, Spider-Ham now finds himself jumping through time! And accompanied by Spider-Man (the human version), no less! It's the human/porcine/arachnid Marvel Team-Up you've been waiting for! But can Ham and Man prevent the horrors of... Aporkalypse Now?! COLLECTING: Spider-Ham (2019) 1-5.

Being stuck inside isn't easy for anyone, even super heroes! See how your favourite Marvel characters have coped being cooped up with HEROES AT HOME! See how Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain Marvel, Wolverine, Black Panther and Captain America do in Quarantine! Let Marvel make you smile, courtesy of artists Gurihiru and writer Zeb Wells' Sunday Funnies!

Zatímco se Spider-Man stále snaží dokázat, že není sériovým vrahem z případu vražd, které spojuje nález spider-stopovačů, musí čelit úplně nové výzvě v podobě neustále se vyvíjejícího Freaka! Ale jak se náš pavoučí zázrak může postavit nepříteli, který se po každé porážce vrací ještě silnější? V dalším příběhu oplatí Wolverine Spideymu návštěvu ve chvíli, kdy na město zcela nečekaně uhodí ohromná vánice. Oba hrdinové se následně budou muset utkat s podivnými mayskými válečníky. James Jonah Jameson dosud není v plné kondici po prodělaném infarktu a Harry Osborn se začíná chovat celkem podivně. To vše znamená, že na Petra Parkera Čeká plno problémů, na něž můžou být i všechny pavučiny světa krátké!Obsahuje příběh:Totální šílenství!

APORKALYPSE NOW! Not a dream! Not a hoax! Not an imaginary tail! Spider-Ham finally has his own series! (Again!) Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham finds himself jumping through time, side-by-side with Peter PARKER, the Spectacular Spider-MAN! ZEB WELLS and WILL ROBSON bring you the Ham and Man story you've been waiting for!

Spider-Man swings with a host of heroes as comics' biggest names deliver a Marvel team-op for the 21st century! Spidey and Red Hulk take on a Moloid army, and Captain America and Hawkeye drop by -but what could compare to a night out on the town with She-Hulk? Spidey swoops into action with Captain Marvel, and dodges bullets with Deadpool! Plus, a battle to keep the Omega Drive out of the wrong hands with Daredevil and the Punisher! A trip to the Savage Land with Devil Dinosaur and Moon Boy! Spider-Man and Blade vanquish vampires! Peter Parker in a world where Spider-Man never existed! And clobberin' time, courtesy of the Thing! COLLECTING: AVENGING SPIDER-MAN 1-15, ANNUAL 1; PUNISHER (2011) 10; DAREDEVIL (2011) 11; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL 39; SPIDER-MAN VS. VAMPIRES 1; MATERIAL FROM AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 692

Every kid thinks he's different. Some of them are. Once he was Otto Octavius- a brilliant but introverted young scientist who built a set of highly advanced robotic arms to help him further the field of atomic research. But a freak laboratory accident grafted the mechanical tentacles to his body and altered Octavius' mind: abandoning his scientific dreams, he turned instead to a life of crime! Now, peer behind the curtain to witness the birth of a mad genius! Featuring Doctor Octopus' first encounters with both Peter Parker and Spider-Man, the first appearance of Doc Ock's arms and the true inspiration that led him to build his remarkable appendages - which may have come from a certain web-slinging wall-crawler! It's the beginning of an amazing, superior rivalry for the ages! COLLECTING: SPIDER-MAN/DOCTOR OCTOPUS: YEAR ONE 1-5

Cannonball, Dani Moonstar, Karma, Sunspot, Magma and Magik have put the band back together - just don't call them the New Mutants! They might not get to be old mutants either, when one of the most powerful threats they have ever faced returns - Legion! Speaking of comebacks, the dead just won't stay dead as the shocking events of Necrosha hit home...and Doug Ramsey and Warlock return to the fold! The team's past returns to haunt them as they are dragged into the hellish dimension of Limbo, but will the secret they uncover there lead to the fall of the New Mutants once and for all? COLLECTING: NEW MUTANTS (2009) 1-11, 15-21; MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: NEW MUTANTS; MATERIAL FROM X-NECROSHA 1

On the unlikely day when an embittered, washed-up journalist met a spurned symbiotic organism from an alien planet, a force of evil and vengeance like no other in the Marvel Universe was born: Venom! But was his origin as simple as that? From the saga of the Sin-Eater to the super hero of Secret Wars, discover the events that brought Eddie Brock together with his symbiotic "other" -and the twin corruptions doomed to combine this wreck of a man and jealous monster to form Spider-Man's deadliest foe! Learn the never-before-seen truth about Venom's past and the symbiote's home planet! And witness the moment when the entity blackens Brock's heart, tars his soul - and sets him on the fateful path of brutal revenge against his hated enemy! COLLECTING: VENOM: DARK ORIGIN 1-5

Killer symbiote Carnage encounters no resistance in his takeover of a small Colorado town, and after he contaminates all of the Avengers save Spider-Man, the town's last hope is the original symbiote Venom.

To Hell...and back? As the New Mutants struggle to pick up the pieces after their toughest battle ever, some forced R&R helps them rediscover the strong ties that have kept them a team since they were teenagers. But a new enemy called Project Purgatory has the team in its crosshairs, and the New Mutants suddenly find themselves dragged away from vacation and into the hellish dimension of Limbo. The secret they uncover there will shock them - and it could very well be the final straw that breaks the New Mutants once and for all. Collects New Mutants #15–21

The dead just won't stay dead. The New Mutants' past comes to haunt them as Necrosha hits home. Selene's master plan bursts out of the pages of X-FORCE and into NEW MUTANTS. Plus, what is Illyana Rasputin up to? Emma Frost is not going to settle for this question being unanswered. COLLECTING: New Mutants #6-11, material from X Necrosha

They're back together again! Cannonball, Dani Moonstar, Karma, Sunspot, Magma, and Magik have been gathered once more, but can they stand against one of the most powerful X-Villains of all time? Legion is back, and the villain that thrust us into the Age of Apocalypse is scarier than ever. But what does he want with the New Mutants? Zeb Wells (Amazing Spider-Man) and Diogenes Neves (X-Men: Worlds Apart) bring your favorite teen heroes into adulthood. Don't miss it! Collects New Mutants #1-5 and Marvel Spotlight: New Mutants.

Eddie Brock, the symbiote known as Anti-Venom, is trying to find his place in the world, somewhere between the dark and the light, but his decision is complicated when he runs into the Punisher, who does not know Eddie has turned over a new leaf.

Captain Marvel takes a stand! Marvel Boy makes a choice! Wonder Man and the Beast face off! Abigail Brand, Agent of SWORD finds the foe! And the Agents of Atlas enter the fight! Collects: Secret Invasion: Who Do You Trust?, Secret Invasion Saga, Skrulls!, Marvel Spotlight: Secret Invasion

As the public turns against Marvel's heroes, the gears of Civil War threaten to crush Brian K. Vaughan's Runaways. But when Allan Heinberg's Young Avengers offer their assistance, how can the Runaways believe they're on the same side? Don't miss this Civil War tie-in that promises to have lasting repercussions for both popular teams!Collecting: Civil War: Young Avengers & Runaways 1-4.

The return of the New Warriors! When Night Thrasher strikes a mysterious deal with a Reality-TV producer, the team moves out of New York to help the villain-plagued denizens of small-town America. But will their filmed exploits be uplifting, or just exploitative? And is heartland America ready for Big City Super-Heroics? Collects New Warrirors #1-6.