8/22/12

ASTONISHING X-MEN NORTHSTAR HC

MARVEL COMICS

(W) Marjorie M. Liu, Tim Fish (A) Mike Perkins, Tim Fish (CA) Dustin Weaver

The X-Men return to New York City, but it's not a social call - the Marauders are back! Something from Northstar's past has resurfaced and is looking for revenge - and when his boyfriend Kyle goes missing, will Northstar choose him or the team? Plus: Karma is losing control of her mind and taking control of the other X-Men - but all that pales in comparison to how this story ends! Collecting ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) #48-51 and material from NATION X #2.

FEAR ITSELF TP

MARVEL COMICS

(W) Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction (A) Scot Eaton, Stuart Immonen (CA) Steve McNiven

Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and the Avengers are Earth's Mightiest Heroes - but even they know fear. And when a powerful and ancient evil overtakes our world, each hero must make a sacrifice to save the Earth. But as the Serpent's mystical hammers transform friend and foe alike into unstoppable agents of destruction, as terror takes hold and the Serpent's power grows, as Odin prepares to burn the Earth to cinders to save his people - it's not these sacrifices the Avengers fear. It's the knowledge that no matter what price they pay, this battle may be unwinnable. Heroes will fall, gods will die, and fear will rule the day - as the hammer falls! Collecting FEAR ITSELF: BOOK OF THE SKULL and FEAR ITSELF #1-7.

FEAR ITSELF TP AVENGERS

MARVEL COMICS

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Chris Bachalo & Various (CA) Alan Davis

FEAR ITSELF hammers the Avengers! The Red Skull's daughter has unleashed an evil as old as Midgard itself: The Serpent has risen to reclaim Earth, recruiting seven of its most powerful superhumans as his advance guard, the Worthy. The result is all-out action in classic Avengers style! The Thing vs. Red Hulk! Spider-Woman vs. Hulk! Steve Rogers vs. Master Man! And Squirrel Girl vs. the Red Skull's Nazi hordes?! Plus: What happens when Daredevil, the Man Without Fear, stands up to fear itself? Collecting AVENGERS (2010) #13-17 and NEW AVENGERS (2010) #14-16.

MMW GOLDEN AGE CAPTAIN AMERICA TP VOL 01

MARVEL COMICS

(W/A) Joe Simon, Jack Kirby (CA) Jack Kirby

Steve Rogers might have been the prototypical 98-pound weakling, but that wasn't going to stop him from serving his country. Transformed by the Super Solider Serum into America's No. 1 fighting man, he became a symbol of patriotism, hope and perseverance on the eve of the nation's entrance into World War II. Never before and never since has comics seen a hero as timely as Captain America! Now, at long last, you can experience the original Golden Age adventures of the Sentinel of Liberty from his 1941 inaugural appearance. You'll meet Bucky Barnes and the Red Skull, behold Simon and Kirby's trend-setting brand of storytelling, and even read Stan Lee's first comic-book tale! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS (1941) #1-4.

NAMOR VISIONARIES BY JOHN BYRNE TP VOL 02

MARVEL COMICS

(W/A/CA) John Byrne

Continue the saga of the Sub-Mariner with this second volume chronicling the adventures of Atlantis' Avenging Son, as presented by superstar writer/artist John Byrne! Marvel as Namor reforges alliances with his fellow Invaders, battles long-forgotten foes from World War II, and begins to unravel the mystery of Immortal Iron Fist and current Defender Danny Rand! All while dealing with the most insidious force of all: corporate scheming and subterfuge! Guest starring Captain America, Spitfire, Union Jack, the original Human Torch and more! Collecting NAMOR THE SUB-MARINER (1990) #10-18.

THUNDERBOLTS CLASSIC TP VOL 03

MARVEL COMICS

(W) Kurt Busiek & Various (A) Mark Bagley, George Perez (CA) Mark Bagley

The Thunderbolts return to Earth after an interdimensional journey to Kosmos, but there's no rest for the weary as they find themselves pursued by S.H.I.E.L.D. - as well as a recovering Baron Zemo, who's out for their blood! Also, Atlas must contend with the mighty Hercules, seeking revenge for injuries suffered in years past! Guest starring the Masters of Evil and the Avengers, and introducing the new Citizen V! Collecting THUNDERBOLTS #15-22 and #0, CAPTAIN AMERICA & CITIZEN V ANNUAL 1998, and AVENGERS (1998) #12.

WOLVERINE AND X-MEN BY JASON AARON PREM HC VOL 02

MARVEL COMICS

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Nick Bradshaw, Chris Bachalo (CA) Nick Bradshaw

When Kitty Pryde appears to have become pregnant overnight, Beast, Iceman and Rachel Grey shrink down and enter Kitty's bloodstream to discover the truth behind her...condition! Meanwhile, Wolverine and Kid Omega travel to an intergalactic casino to win enough money to keep the Jean Grey School going! And when a billion Brood invade the school, Kitty, Broo the Broodling and an army of Bamfs must face a new, unstoppable foe! And if all that weren't enough, Sabretooth takes on Beast in the most vicious fight ever set to paper, and Angel undertakes a dangerous repair mission when Wolverine is stricken with a problem nobody ever thought he'd face. Collecting WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #5-8.