Monday, November 12, 2012

11/14/12

AVENGERS BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS TP VOL 03
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Various (CA) Daniel Acuña
Tony Stark's fortune is gone. Captain America's leadership has been questioned. Thor is dead. And Norman Osborn is back! Freed from prison by his H.A.M.M.E.R. loyalists, Osborn has allied with A.I.M., Superia and Madame Hydra. The man who once controlled America's security apparatus now wants revenge in the worst way possible. Now, the Avengers who deposed him are the target of Osborn's new secret weapon: an army with the powers of the Marvel Universe at its disposal - with Earth's Mightiest in its crosshairs! Such a threat requires reinforcements, so it's up to Captain America to shake up the Avengers' roster and bring in new firepower. Unfortunately for the Avengers, they have no idea what's coming! Will the cry of "Avengers Assemble" ring too late? Collecting AVENGERS (2010) #18-24 and #24.1.

DEADPOOL MAX HC (MR)
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Daniel Lapham (A) Kyle Baker & Various (CA) Kyle Baker
Deadpool uncensored! Government agent Wade Wilson is a valuable assassin, but the unstable killer needs the guidance of a steady hand. It's Bob's job to make sure Deadpool completes his missions - by any means necessary. Unfortunately, Deadpool considers him something of a sidekick, and it's always the sidekick who takes one for the team. Then, Deadpool gets married! But things spiral straight down the tubes when his blushing bride goes on a murder spree that threatens to destroy Deadpool's newly formed nuclear family. Plus: Deadpool and Bob take on Hydra - but when Bob is framed for a terrorist act and hunted by the U.S. government, he and Deadpool go on the run in a heartfelt, soul-searching journey full of sex, drugs and excessive violence! Collecting DEADPOOL MAX #1-12, DEADPOOL MAX 2 #1-6 and the DEADPOOL MAX X-MAS SPECIAL.

FEAR ITSELF TP HULK DRACULA
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Jeff Parker, Victor Gischler (A) Elena Casagrande & Various (CA) Carlo Pagulayan
Collecting HULK (2008) #37-41 and HULK VS. DRACULA #1-3.

MMW FANTASTIC FOUR VOL 14 HC
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Gerry Conway, Steve Englehart (A) Rich Buckler & Various (CA) Gil Kane
FANTASTIC FOUR stands tall as one of the most famous super-hero series of all time - and it certainly didn't get there by resting on its laurels. How better can that be proven than by another MARVEL MASTERWORKS collection? First, Dr. Doom pushes the FF to the limit! Then, Human Torch and Medusa adventure in the Himalayas! Reed and Sue's relationship is strained when Sue joins Namor in an invasion of New York - and just to keep things tense, the Frightful Four pile on, too! Then, Ultron crashes Crystal and Quicksilver's wedding! Finally, it's a Thing vs. Hulk battle royale and a tense time-traveling tale - masterworks, one and all! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #142-150, GIANT-SIZE SUPER-STARS #1, GIANT-SIZE FANTASTIC FOUR #2 and AVENGERS (1963) #127.
NEW AVENGERS BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS PREM HC VOL 04 AVX
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Deodato (CA) Ron Garney
AVX tie-in! The New Avengers have received the call from Captain America to go to war against the X-Men - and Wolverine will be forced to choose a side! Then, Danny Rand discovers the shocking secret history of the Phoenix in K'un Lun's book of the dead, and Hope Summers journeys to Iron Fist's magical home to uncover her destiny. But will she conquer her future - or be consumed by it? Plus: It's a prison break - Avengers-style! And finally, they gather to stem the horrors of the Marvel Universe before they happen, but the secret group known as the Illuminati has failed to stop the Phoenix time and time again. Now, as the world begins to end, they come together one last time - but will it be enough? Collecting NEW AVENGERS (2010) #24-30.

SPIDER-MEN HC
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Sara Pichelli (CA) Jim Cheung
It's the ULTIMATE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN EVENT OF THE YEAR, as Spider-Man comes face-to-face with...Spider-Man! Can even Peter Parker and Miles Morales - the Spider-Men of two worlds - defeat Mysterio, the Master of Illusions? What happens when Miles encounters an older, wiser version of his inspiration, Peter Parker? And what will both Spider-Men do now that they know they're not alone in the universe? Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Ultimates! Be here for the story that makes history, as Brian Michael Bendis tears down the walls between the Marvel Universe and the Ultimate Universe! Collecting SPIDER-MEN #1-5.

TOY STORY DIGEST TP TALES FROM TOY CHEST
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Tea Orsi (A) Various (CA) Marco Ghiglione
New adventures featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest!
  • Andy's new puppy, Buster, loves to play with the toys - but if the gang can't control the playful pooch, all that chewing and shaking will damage them for sure!
  • Woody rounds up the gang to share scary stories around the campfire!
  • Woody, Buzz, Rex and Slink explore new territory when they're mistakenly put in the attic for storage! An unexpected new friend could be their only hope for getting back to Andy's room!
  • Woody, Buzz and Jessie join Andy at summer camp! But when Andy leaves them alone, they accidentally lose his special campsite map! The toys attempt a daring rescue mission, but can they retrieve the map in one piece before Andy gets back?
    Collecting TOY STORY #1-4. 
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    ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN DEATH OF SPIDER-MAN OMNIBUS HC
    MARVEL COMICS
    (W/A) Various (CA) Joe Quesada
    For more than ten years, Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis has spun the tale of young Peter Parker. Under his pen, the neophyte Spider-Man blossomed from an awkward and gangly schoolboy into a tried-and-true hero, an inspiration to a world of ultimate wonder. But all stories must come to an end. And as shadows gather, villains plot and heroes clash, Peter's final story will unfold. It's the death of Spider-Man - and the ending will shock you. Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN (2009) #15 and #150-160, ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS VS. NEW ULTIMATES #1-6, and ULTIMATE COMICS FALLOUT #1-6.
    X-MEN CURSE IS BROKEN TP
    MARVEL COMICS
    (W) Victor Gischler (A) Alejandro Barrionuevo & Various (CA) Jorge Molina
    As Jubilee learns more about her new vampire heritage from Raizo Kodo and the Forgiven, the X-Men fight to rescue Jubilee from the hands of her bloodsucking brethren! But when the Marvel Universe's deadliest assassins arrive, hired to kill every member of the Forgiven, the three-way battle quickly spirals out of control! Guest-starring Lady Bullseye, the Assassin's Guild and Lord Deathstrike! Plus: A squad of lost Skrulls infiltrates the X-Men, and Pixie is taken hostage - or did she go by choice? Collecting X-MEN (2010) #24-29.








    Monday, November 5, 2012

    11/7/12

    ALPHA FLIGHT CLASSIC TP VOL 03
    MARVEL COMICS
    (W) John Byrne, Bill Mantlo (A) John Byrne, Mike Mignola (CA) John Byrne
    Concluding John Byrne's legendary run! Canada's mightiest heroes face threats of all sizes, ranging from the overweight Pink Pearl to the maniacal alchemist Diablo! And when the terrible secret of Sasquatch's origin is revealed, Alpha Flight must battle the Great Beasts in their own realm - and pay a fearsome price! Then, Alpha Flight's former leader, Guardian, returns from the grave - or does he? What's he doing palling around with the villainous Omega Flight? And where does the Beyonder fit in? Finally, when Alpha Flight goes fishing in another dimension, they accidentally hook the Incredible Hulk! Will the jade giant smash the heroes beyond all repair? Only the series' new creative team knows! It's north-of-the-border action just the way you like it! Collecting ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #20-29 and INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #313.
    AVENGERS ACADEMY TP SECOND SEMESTER
    MARVEL COMICS
    (W) Christos N. Gage (A) Sean Chen & Various (CA) Rodin Esquejo
    New students, new teachers and new campus - same threats! With the Avengers' Infinite Mansion in ruins, Giant-Man moves the school to California - where he converts the West Coast Avengers' former headquarters into the new Avengers Academy! It's a bright day for the student body, as Pym invites all young superhumans seeking direction to enroll in the Avengers' training program - including  X-23, the new White Tiger and Lightspeed. And they're joined by new instructor Hawkeye! But tragedy strikes when a faculty member is murdered, and the killer hides in their midst! Can the new and old students band together to root out the traitor, or is the Avengers Academy's future doomed before it begins? Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY #21-28. 
     
    AVENGERS VS X-MEN HC
    MARVEL COMICS
    (W/A) Various (CA) Jim Cheung
    The Avengers and the X-Men - the two most popular super-hero teams in history - go to war! This landmark pop-culture event brings together Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Magneto and more in the story that changes them forever! And in AVX: Vs., experience the larger-than-life battles too big for any other comic to contain! Iron Man vs. Magneto! Spider-Man vs. Colossus! Captain America vs. Gambit! And more! Plus: For the first time ever in print, Marvel's groundbreaking Infinite Comics are collected, revealing key events through the eyes of Marvel's major players. It's Marvel's biggest event ever - but will the Avengers or the X-Men emerge triumphant? Collecting AVENGERS VS. X-MEN #0-12; AVX: VS. #1-6; AVENGERS VS. X-MEN: INFINITE #1, #6 and #9; and material from POINT ONE. 

    FEAR ITSELF TP HEROES FOR HIRE
    MARVEL COMICS
    (W) Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning (A) Brad Walker & Various (CA) Jay Anacleto
    Collecting HEROES FOR HIRE (2011) #6-12. 
     
    FEAR ITSELF TP WOLVERINE / NEW MUTANTS
    MARVEL COMICS
    (W) Seth Peck & Various (A) Roland Boschi & Various (CA) Jorge Molina
    Collecting FEAR ITSELF: WOLVERINE #1-3 and NEW MUTANTS (2009) #29-32. 

    HULK ABOMINABLE PREM HC
    MARVEL COMICS
    (W) Bruce Jones (A) Mike Deodato, Leandro Fernandez (CA) Leandro Fernandez
    Bear witness as two of the Marvel Universe's most deadly villains make life even more unbearable for the Incredible Hulk! First, watch as the Abomination - the only gamma-spawned creature able to match the Hulk's strength - strikes a bargain with a secret organization by promising to bring in the Hulk once and for all! Then, see what happens when Crusher Creel - a.k.a. the Absorbing Man - uses his awesome powers in a most unexpected way: by absorbing the mind of the Bruce Banner's alter ego, the Hulk! When the gamma-green dust settles, will either of these two heinous heavyweights have proven to be more than a match for old Jade Jaws? Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) #50-59. 
     
    MARVEL UNIVERSE ULT SPIDER-MAN DIGEST TP VOL 01
    MARVEL COMICS
    (W) Various (A) Nuno Plati (CA) TBD
    Take the Ultimate Spin as the Hit DisneyXD show swings out of your TV and into your hands! By day, he's Peter Parker, mild-mannered high-school student. But by night, he's the Ultimate in super heroics: Spider-Man!
  • An errand for Aunt May becomes a misadventure with the malevolent Mole Man!
  • When Electro attacks a StarkTech Expo, can the web-slinger pull the plug?
  • When the Spymaster steals an experimental serum, Spider-Man must nab the shifty charlatan!
  • Spidey tackles the Kangaroo Brothers - and Sister!
  • As Boomerang targets Nick Fury, the wall-crawler must team with Power Man, Iron Fist, White Tiger and Nova to stop Batroc the Leaper and the Juggernaut from stealing valuable S.H.I.E.L.D. tech and threatening New York!
    From the minds behind the hit TV show!
    Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1-4. 

  • SPIDER-MAN WORLDS GREATEST HERO TP
    MARVEL COMICS
    (W) Roger Stern & Various (A) Roberto De La Torre & Various (CA) Mike McKone
    Celebrating 50 years of great responsibility! Spanning from his earliest days as a hero to the heyday of the heralded Big Time era and everything in between, a collection of Marvel Legends, venerated comic creators and awe-inspiring artists shine the spotlight on everything that makes Spider-Man the World's Greatest Super Hero! Collecting PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN (1999) #156.1, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (1996) #33.1 and #33.2, and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #129.1 and #129.2.