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The most celebrated era in modern Spider-history, featuring a rotating who's who of comic book talents! Peter Parker puts the past behind him and sets forth on a status quo swing shift like no other - with new friends, new foes and some familiar faces. And Peter's life has never been crazier! If major changes at the Daily Bugle and the livestreaming foe Screwball weren't bad enough, the rampage of the furious Freak will have Spidey calling for help from his Avengers teammates and an all-new adventurer! Plus: "The Other Spider-Man!" Kraven's First Hunt! Norman Osborn as the face of law and order?! The dazzling debut of Jackpot! Spidey meets a president! And much more! Collecting FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2007 (SPIDER-MAN), AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #546-583, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (2008) #1, SECRET INVASION: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1-3, PRESIDENTS' DAY CELEBRATION DIGITAL COMIC, SPIDER-MAN: FEAR ITSELF ONE-SHOT (2009), AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: EXTRA! #2, SPIDER-MAN: SWING SHIFT DIRECTOR'S CUT ONE-SHOT and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: EXTRA! #1.

"Spidey gets by with a little help from his friends! If he can survive a rematch with the Tri-Sentinel, this time without Captain Universe powers, Spider-Man will face a sidekick's revenge! But wait, he never had a sidekick. So who is the Secret Empire's cyborg powerhouse Midnight? To get to the bottom of this mess, the web-slinger will need to do a little old-fashioned teaming up. How's Moon Knight, Punisher, Nova, Night Thrasher and Darkhawk? Not enough names? Well, the extravaganza known as the Vibranium Vendetta has Iron Man, Black Panther, Kingpin and...hoo-boy...the metallic menace known as Ultron! How does Peter Parker handle all this action without Cardiac problems? Oops, spoke too soon!"--Provided by publisher.

You are cordially commanded to Latveria for the royal wedding of...Doctor Doom?! But who is the Bride of Doom? Why is Mister Fantastic acting as best man? And how will the nuptials profoundly change the Human Torch's life? Meanwhile, Kang's entire bloodline is out to destroy every era of the Fantastic Four! One of the FF's greatest enemies unleashes Halloween horror! And when the Wizard and Frightful Four menace the FF both in and out of the courtroom, it's time to call in everyone's favorite lawyer: the sensational She-Hulk! Plus: Spider-Man makes a timely appearance! An old-fashioned family vacation to the Grand Canyon turns terrifying! And Ben Grimm throws on his hat and overcoat to solve a mystery from his nightmares! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) #31-39, FANTASTIC FOUR: ROAD TRIP and FANTASTIC FOUR: GRIMM NOIR.

"When the Dark Lord of the Sith loses control of the Force, nothing is safe--not even his own Star Dreadnought! But in the face of total destruction, Commander Sabâe finds an opportunity. Does Vader's untrammeled onslaught expose a vulnerability? Or is it just another doorway to the terrifying tyranny of the Sith? According to the Jedi, fear leads to anger and anger leads to hate. But does hate lead to suffering ... or power? Caught in a maelstrom, Sabâe must finally confront the horrifying consequences of her choice to serve Darth Vader. Will she choose darkness over light? Are things so bad for Vader that he would reach out to his one-time ally Doctor Aphra for help? And where Aphra goes, will the killer droids Triple-Zero and Beetee follow?"--

"THe Hand have made Matt Murdock's life a living hell for years, but the villainous cadre of ninja may have finally gone too far, pushing Matt and every relationship he has to their breaking points. When the end finally comes, will it be the end of a life? A love? A marriage? Matt's time as Daredevil? Or all of the above?"--Provided by publisher.

"Higher, further, faster - to the very end! Kelly Thompson leaves her final, indelible fingerprints on Earth's Mightiest Hero! Captain Marvel, Spider-Woman, Hazmat and the X-Men embarked on a mission to find Rogue and rescue Binary. But now, overwhelmed and trapped in the alien Brood's backyard, Carol and her team are forced to sacrifice one of their own. The Brood let Carol through their clutches once before and created one of their worst enemies. They won't make that mistake again! But what the experience unlocked the first time helped make Carol the Captain Marvel she is today. What will it unlock this time?! You just can't miss the shocking conclusion of Thompson's record-breaking run!"--Publisher.

Collects Star Wars: The High Republic (2022) #6-10. The battle of Jedha continues! As Tey Sirrek defends the Temple of the Kyber, Vildar Mac is buried alive - with only his belief in the Force to keep him alive. But Vildar is a Jedi beset by doubts, scarred by a past he should've forgotten years ago. Who can come to his aid as the Holy City tears itself apart? Vildar, Tey and Matthea Cathley are forced into a corner, with enemies closing in all around, and a secret of the hidden Jedi vault is revealed. As one Jedi lies dying in Jedha's frozen desert, another is missing. And all the time, the Leveler waits in the shadows, desperate to feed! Can Vildar resist the lure of the dark side? Or must he become what he fears the most to survive!

Former Avenger Clint Barton - A.K.A. Hawkeye - has a seemingly simple mission: Get back to his family for Christmas. But when a threat from his past shows up, Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop, a skilled young archer and his biggest fan, to unravel a criminal conspiracy! Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another original series achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated original series.

A new series focusing on Master Yoda, and his many trials and tribulations from his long life with the Jedi OrderTo some, he was a legend. To others, he was a teacher. Now Yoda is all but forgotten, living in exile and haunted by the past. As a strangely familiar voice echoes through the swamps of Dagobah, Yoda must revisit the many lessons he has given over the years — from the days of the High Republic to the chaos of the Clone Wars! First, a desperate cry for help reaches the Jedi Council on Coruscant. How far will Yoda go to protect a community from attack? And who will come to his aid when disaster strikes? Plus, years before the Clone Wars, he asks an old friend to come teach the next generation of Jedi — Master Dooku! But with dark visions haunting one of his students, Yoda will need all the help he can get…COLLECTING: Star Wars: Yoda (2022) 1-10

The thrilling second novel of an all-new fantasy series from the legendary author behind the Shannara saga, about a human girl adapting to her place in a magical world she’s only recently discoveredIt’s been two years since Auris escaped from the sinister Goblin prison and learned of her heritage as one of the Fae. She is now happily partnered with her Fae lover, Harrow, and deeply bonded with her new family. All seems to be going perfectly—until, surprisingly, the Goblin attacks begin again. Someone, it seems, has not forgotten that Auris exists and seems determined to retrieve her . . . but who? And why? As Auris begins to dig deeper into the mystery, old friends and new enemies appear, and she starts to realize that her still-shrouded past must contain the answers she needs. But even Auris does not suspect how far down the rabbit hole she is about to go, until Harrow is taken and an impossible ransom demand is issued. With two new companions at her side, Auris must attempt to unlock the remaining secrets of her past. For if she cannot, she will never see Harrow alive again.

"Is the new gang in Gotham connected to the resurgence of the Scarecrow? Meanwhile, Mayor Nakano has a meeting with shadowy billionaire Simon Saint, who has come to Gotham to pitch the concept of an advanced law enforcement project know as...the Magistrate!"--

Anya has worked in the bakery ever since she was fifteen. Seven years later, she, along with her best friend Natasha own the very bakery they used to work in. When the two of them commission for a shed to be built behind their house, Anya finds herself attracted to the tall, mysterious, dark-haired carpenter with two mysterious scars traveling down his back.Aleryn "Ryn" Sinear, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Mairene, was banished from his homeland at a young age. With his wings cut off, he, along his best friend and family advisor, were left to die in the mortal lands. What seemed at first like a curse of fate was actually a blessing in disguise when he meets his mate. But with a target on Aleryn's head, will Aleryn and Anya's love survive? Can he get his kingdom back with the help of Anya, Nat, and his best friend Theo?

A DOUBLE DEBUT!Athanasia’s long-awaited debut at the Debutante Ball has arrived! Despite the celebratory nature of the occasion, Athy’s knowledge of events from The Lovely Princess haunt her. Will Duke Alpheus again bring Jeannette and claim before everyone there she is Claude’s daughter? And if he does, how will Claude respond?! Despite everything, Athanasia vulnerably shares with her father how happy their time together has made her. Ready to accept her fate, regardless of Claude’s decision, Athy prepares to say goodbye.

For the first time ever, a special enhanced edition of the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout with over 50 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien himself and with the complete text printed in two colors.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey there and back again. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon . . .Written for J.R.R. Tolkiens own children, The Hobbit was published on 21 September 1937. With a beautiful cover design, a handful of black white drawings and two maps by the author himself, the book became an instant success and was reprinted shortly afterwards with five color plates.Tolkiens own selection of finished paintings and drawings have become inseparable from his text, adorning editions of The Hobbit for more than 85 years. But the published art has afforded only a glimpse of Tolkiens creative process, and many additional sketches, colored drawings and maps although exhibited and published elsewhere have never appeared within the pages of The Hobbit.In this unique enhanced edition of Tolkiens enchanting classic tale, the full panoply of his art is reproduced for the first time, presenting more than 50 illustrations to accompany Bilbo Baggins on his adventure there and back again.

JAMES BOND IS PUT TO THE TEST AGAINST AN EGOTISTICAL SCIENTIST WITH NEFARIOUS AIMSDispatched by M to investigate the mysterious disappearance of MI6’s Jamaica station chief, Bond was expecting a holiday in the sun. But when he discovers a deadly centipede placed in his hotel room, the vacation is over.On this island, all suspicious activity leads inexorably to Dr. Julius No, a reclusive megalomaniac with steel pincers for hands. To find out what the good doctor is hiding, 007 must enlist the aid of local fisherman Quarrel and alluring beachcomber Honeychile Rider.Together they will combat a local legend the natives call “the Dragon,” before Bond alone must face the most punishing test of all: an obstacle course―designed by the sadistic Dr. No himself―that measures the limits of the human body’s capacity for agony.

As the academy students battle to stop the Ultra Reincarnation Party, Funabashi faces Kurashiki in battle once more. And the headmistress, having caught wind of the powerful adversary lurking in the shadows, sends Asuma and his team of elite maidens to the National Diet Building to deal with the crazed cult's leader...

Murry Summerfield, relentlessly decent son of the farmstead, meets Jacob Durris, charming but troubled new neighbor. When he discovers why Jacob has moved out to the countryside, Murry has his hands full keeping his friend happyand dealing with his own blossoming feelings.

After his father's remarriage, high school student Sasae Hatsushima moves in with his three new step-sisters. That's all well and good, until the whole family is summoned to another world! Will they be able to band together and survive in a brutal, unforgiving land?

Named by James Gunn as an influence for Gods and Monsters, the first chapter of the new DC Universe film and television slate! This story inspires the upcoming film THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD.From the endlessly creative minds of comics legends Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert comes a startling chapter in the life of Gotham's Dark Knight.The mysterious Talia, daughter of arch villain Ra's al Ghul and Batman's one-time love, returns with a boy named Damian and claims the child is Batman's.Stunned, the Dark Knight takes the child in, but the boy, raised among the brutal dictates of the League of Assassins, has his own agenda.  Soon, both Tim Drake, Bruce Wayne's newly adopted heir and Alfred, Wayne's faithful butler, find themselves targets of this genetically perfect and very angry child.Is Damian really just a misguided boy trying to prove himself to his father—or have long years of Talia's indoctrination left him an operative solely designed to destroy Batman?Under the masterly skills of Morrison and Kubert, BATMAN AND SON is one of the most intriguing Batman tales ever told.This volume collects Batman #655-658 and #663-666.

Geralt begins a new hunt in a story inspired by a classic fable or even two—where beasts are in disguise and songs pave the way to bountiful rewards.Hailed as the greatest monster slayer—the infamous witcher Geralt is beckoned to the town of Grimmwald. When a strange occurrence stirs murmurs of a werewolf on the prowl, rumors spread surrounding the arrival of three wealthy sisters—who turned the poverty-stricken town into a flourishing tourist destination, but this change wasn’t welcome by all the town’s residents. Change creates more than fear and anger—but can conceive new enemies . . . and even monsters. With a grand mystery and a beast to slay, Dandelion may just find the inspiration he needs to write the perfect ballad.Created in close collaboration with CD Projekt Red! Collects issues #1–#4 of the Dark Horse Comics series The Witcher: The Ballad of Two Wolves.

A chilling new collection of supernatural tales from the Victorian master of horror, and the subtle manipulation of dread.Algernon Blackwood, a founding father of modern ghost and horror stories, is one of the great horror writers of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. With M.R. James, William Hope Hodgson and Arthur Machen, he inspired generations of writers from H.P. Lovecraft to Shirley Jackson, Robert Bloch to Ramsey Campbell. Although The Willows and The Wendigo are his most well-known, this new collection brings together many of his other finely crafted tales, including 'The Empty House', 'A Haunted Island, 'The Wood of the Dead' and 'Skeleton Lake'.The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

Delve into the great myths of the Mesoamerican powerhouse civilizations in this fine new addition to the gorgeous Flame Tree Epic tales series.This fascinating collection explores the history, culture, gods, calendar, myths and tales of the Aztec people, the Incas, the Mayans and other Mesoamerican and Central American peoples, from migration legends to the origin myth of the Five Suns. Though the Olmecs (1250–200 BCE) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325–1521) were Mesoamerica’s last dominant indigenous civilization and often the one that is thought about, without understanding the region's rich diversity. Like the other Mesoamerican cultures, Aztec gods and myths reflected a natural philosophy where ideas concerning life and death were linked symbolically to the earth, sky and sea in a grand cosmic scheme. Their religion was dominated by the tribal war god Huitzilopochtli, the rain/fertility god Tlaloc and the supreme deity Tezcatlipoca, the Lord of the Smoking Mirror. This collection brings together the stories and the history into a fine and collectable new volume in the Flame Tree Epic Tales series.The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

There is a door that appears only to those who need it most. On the other side is a witchcraft shop. If your hope is gone, there you will meet¿the Scarlet Witch! Wanda Maximoff is familiar with hitting rock bottom - and now that she's finally found peace, she's pledged to help others who are languishing at their lowest. But when a woman falls through Wanda's door with a terrifying story of a town gone mad, the Scarlet Witch will have to muster all her wits and chaos magic to deal with an insidious threat! And when Viv Vision arrives, exhausted and terrified, Wanda must dive into Viv's dreams to find the cause of the android's suffering! Plus: Polaris stops by for a sisterly sojourn into Sub-Atomica! And Darcy Lewis needs defending from a deadly warrior! Plus: When a newly rejuvenated Agatha Harkness learns of the Scarlet Witch's recent absorption of Chthon, she decides to educate her former student on the dangers of such an endeavor. But Wanda is not the meek pupil she once was - and Agatha's intentions are not so straightforward. Collecting SCARLET WITCH (2023) #1-5 and SCARLET WITCH ANNUAL (2023) #1.

A new day dawns in Gotham, and the horrors of "The Joker War" are just being realized.A bold new direction for Batman begins as Bruce Wayne's circumstances are forever changed. How did The Joker's rampage affect the citizens of the city? Bruce Wayne and the city he loves have changed dramatically following the events of "The Joker War," but Batman and his mission are eternal. The mysterious vigilante known as Ghost-Maker has known Bruce since they were teenagers, and he's made his decision. It's time Gotham City had a new hero.Batman and Ghost-Maker go toe-to-toe to decide which of them will remain Gotham City's hero. Yet the city is changing faster than ever after "The Joker War," and with this change comes increasing dangers.Also, in honor of Batman's first appearance in Detective Comics #27, this collection features the biggest names in comics as they chronicle the most epic Batman adventures Gotham City and the DC Universe have ever seen!Collects Batman #101-105, a story from Detective Comics #1027, and Batman Annual #5.

The Avengers comics' greatest super team, burst onto the scene in 1963 at the forefront of revolutionary Marvel Age of Comics. Iron Man, Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp joined together to face the menace of Loki - and set off a streak of tales that nearly 50 years later still sets the trend for super-hero epics. From Captain America's return from the icy depths of the Atlantic to the first appearances of classic enemies like Kang the Conqueror to the game-changing introduction of a trio of former villains into their ranks - Avengers was a bona-fide comic-book blockbuster! And you'll experience every story, every villain, even every letters page in this painstakingly restored Omnibus collection - written by Stan "The Man" Lee, and illustrated by Jack Kirby and Don Heck. It's a must-have for every Marvel fan's collections - so reserve your copy today, True Believer! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #1-30.