This collection offers a thrilling look into the world of Earth's mightiest heroes as they band together against the greatest threats. Each installment is packed with high-octane action, suspense, and unforgettable moments. Dive into epic sagas that have defined a generation of comic book enthusiasts. Experience adventures that push the boundaries of human potential and showcase the power of teamwork.
Children of the Atom. Mutants born with amazing powers that forever set them apart from the rest of humanity. Sworn to protect a world that hates and fears them - they are the X-Men. Since their debut in 1963, the X-Men have gone on to become one of Marvel's greatest comic franchises, spawning innumerable comics, toys, TV series and movies! This winter the X-Men return in their ELEVENTH blockbuster Marvel movie - X-Men: Dark Phoenix!
Children of the Atom. Mutants born with amazing powers that forever set them apart from the rest of humanity. Sworn to protect a world that hates and fears them - they are the X-Men. Since their dbut in 1963, the X-Men have gone on to become one of Marvel's greatest comic franchises, spawning innumerable comics, toys, TV series and movies! This summer the X-Men return in their sixth blockbuster Marvel movie - X-Men: Apocalypse!
When former U.S. Air Force pilot Carol Danvers was caught in the explosion of an alien Kree device, she was imbued with incredible superhuman powers. As Captain Marvel and an Avenger she uses her gifts to protect the planet. Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Captain Marvel brings together the very best tales from the hero's 50 plus-year history, including the greatest adventures of the original Captain Marvel, the Kree warrior Mar-Veil, as well as the other heroes have gone by the name of Captain Marvel. Brace yourselves for action on a truly intergalactic scale!
Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer and Groot: together they are the Guardians of the Galaxy, a rag-tag team of space-faring superheroes defending the galaxy from any and all threats. Since their debut in 1969, the Guardians of the Galaxy have defended the cosmos from any and all threats! This summer Guardians burst on to the silver screen in their first Marvel movie - Guardians of the Galaxy! Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Guardians of the Galaxy brings together the very best tales from the team's 45 year history.
You've seen the hit TV series, now read the extraordinary adventures of Daredevil! This Platinum Edition collects the very best stories from an extraordinary superhero.
A legendary team of heroes forged by fate and dedicated to protecting the innocent against threats too great for any single champion to face. They are the Avengers... Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Avengers Redux brings together the very best tales from the team's 50 plus-year history, including covering some of their greatest and most pivotal battles with the mad titan known as... Thanos!
Gravely injured in combat, billionaire businessman and scientific genius Tony Stark saved his own life by designing a life-sustaining shell - the hi-tech powered armour that transformed him into the invincible Iron Man!Marvel Platinum proudly presents the very best Iron Man stories from the House of Ideas; including Iron Man's origin, his epic battles against the Mandarin, Doctor Doom, the Hulk and arch-nemesis Obadiah Stane, as well as the tale of his personal conflict with alcoholism and an incredible confrontation against his very own armour!Includes an exclusive introduction by the character's co-creator and founder of the Marvel Universe, Stan 'The Man' Lee.Collecting Tales of Suspense #39, Iron Man Vol.1 #99-100, 128, 131-133, 194-150, 200, 256, Iron Man Vol.3 #30, written by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Bill Mantlo, David Michelinie, Bob Layton and Joe Quesada, with art by the legendary Don Heck and John Romita Jr, as well as George Tuska, Jerry Bingham, Mark Bright and Sean Chen.
A legendary team of heroes forged by fate and dedicated to protecting the innocent against threats too great for any single champion to face. They are the Avengers... Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Avengers brings together the very best tales from the team's 40 plus-year history, including covering some of their greatest and most pivotal battles with the manical mechanical menace: Ultron!
At a scientific demonstration about radiation, high-school student Peter Parker is accidentally bitten by an irradiated spider, which bestows upon him the arachnid’s incredible abilities. When a burglar kills his beloved Uncle Ben, the grief-stricken Peter learns a valuable lesson: that with great power there also comes great responsibility. He vows to use his new found powers to help his fellow man and becomes the Amazing Spider-Man...Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Spider-Man brings together the very best tales from Spidey's 50 year history, including some of his greatest and most pivotal moments. Includes an exclusive introduction by character co-creator and founder of the Marvel Universe, Stan Lee! Includes Spider-Man's Marvel Universe entry, detailing his history and powers. Not available as a US import (UK-specific book) An essential guide to Spider-Man!Amazing Fantasy #15, Amazing Spider-Man #121-122, 300, 500, 545, 600, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, Sensational Spider-Man volume 2 #41
During the dark days of the early 1940s, a covert military experiment transformed frail Steve Rogers into America's first Super-Soldier, Captain America. Throughout World War II, Cap fought against the threat of the Axis powers. In the closing months of the conflict, a freak stroke of fate threw Captain America into a state of suspended animation. Decades later, the Sentinel of Liberty was revived, to find himself a man out of time in a world he never imagined: a world in dire need of Captain America.
Doctor Stephen Strange was a haughty, self-centred, but incredibly successful surgeon. However, his career ended when Strange had a car accident that damaged the nerves in hands. In desperation, he travelled the globe searching for a cure until, in a hidden temple in the vastness of Asia, Strange encountered the Ancient One. The mysterious mage taught Strange to become the master of the mystic arts and Earth's Sorcerer Supreme - mankind's defender against the nightmares that lie in wait for the foolish!
When mercenary Wade Wilson learned that he was dying of cancer, he signed up as a test subject for the mysterious Weapon X program. Wade's cancer was arrested via the implanting of a healing factor derived from the mutant known as Wolverine. However, Wilson soon found himself the victim of the cruel experiments of the vile Doctor Killebrew, where he escaped and, assuming the name Deadpool, embarked on a life as an assassin. Marvel Platinum brings you the very best Deadpool adventures from his very first appearance to the present day!
