Comic books in 'Heroes Return'

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Captain America (1998-2002 3rd Series) #13-24 and Captain America (1998-2002 3rd series) Annual #1999.

Written by Mark Waid, Bill Rosemann, Jay Faerber, Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, and Joe Casey. Art by Andy Kubert, Dougie Braithwaite, Lee Weeks, Pablo Raimondi, Patrick Zircher,Vince Evans, Ron Frenz, Pablo Raimondi, Robin Riggs, Jesse Delperdang, Robert Campanella, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, Tom Palmer, Denis Rodier, Walden Wong, and Joe Kubert. Cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang. Back Cover by Andy Kubert.

Captain America is at his weakest!

With his shield shattered and his powers drained, Cap finds himself trapped in the future, facing the Red Skull - who has the might of the Cosmic Cube at his fingertips! And waiting in the wings is the man who killed the Avengers: Korvac!

Then, if the Sentinel of Liberty can somehow survive that, the destruction of his fabled shield has unleashed a "Vibranium cancer" wave that threatens to destroy every piece of the miracle metal on Earth! As Cap races to contain the invisible threat, the villainous Klaw prepares to capitalize on it! Writer Mark Waid wraps up his legendary Cap run in style!

Plus: Steve Rogers goes undercover behind bars, faces Crossbones and the Absorbing Man and battles the terrorist threats of Hydra and FlagSmasher!

Softcover, 368 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1998-2012 3rd Series) #46-59, Fantastic Four (1998-2012 3rd Series) Annual #2001, and Thing and She-Hulk: The Long Night (2002).

Cover by Ariel Olivetti. Back Cover by Mike Wieringo, Karl Kesel, Paul Mounts, Carlos Pacheco, Jesus Merino, and Steve Buccellato.

Abraxas attacks!

The villain's first volley leaves Galactus dead, the Watcher in a coma and reality rewritten! Can the Fantastic Four and their allies stop this all-powerful madman before it's too late? Then, the Inhuman royal family returns to Earth, seeking asylum with the FF. But will Mister Fantastic be labeled an enemy of the state for housing them?

Meanwhile, the Invisible Woman reaches a critical point in her unexpected pregnancy - and with the lives of both Sue and her unborn child on the line, the Human Torch turns to an unlikely ally! And can the Thing defeat a foe spawned from his own rocky mutation?

Plus: Ben Grimm and She-Hulk share a long night in the New York subway thanks to Dragon Man!

Softcover, 448 pages, full color. Rated T

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Written by Carlos Pacheco, Rafael Marin, Jeph Loeb, Karl Kesel, Adam Warren, Fabian Nicieza, Todd DeZago, and Udon's Ken Siu-Chong.

Art by Carlos Pacheco, Jeff Johnson, Tom Grummett, Steve Rude, Leinil Francis Yu, Udon's Alvin Lee, Karl Kesel, Mark Bagley, Al Vey, Stuart Immonen, Keron Grant, Derek Fridolfs, Kevin MaGuire, Wade von Grawbadger, Bryan Hitch, Ivan Reis, Joe Weems, Jesus Merino, Scott Koblish, Al Vey, Gerry Alanguilan, Marco Galli, Mike Royer, Udon's Omar Dogan, Greg Rucka, Jen Ricka, Steve Lieber, Eve Celsi, Scott Hanna, Randy Emberlin, and Paul Neary.

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Cover variant showing boy holding up globe. A mysterious woman named Ashema appears before Franklin Richards, calling herself a Celestial. She claims he's created another universe where his parents, Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman--and all the other heroes who "died" because of Onslaught--exist. The problem is, Franklin doesn't know anything about it! Meanwhile, the Hulk is oozing radioactive energy and the universe appears to be coming apart at the seams! Ashema gives Franklin an ultimatum: it's time to clean up his experiment and put his toys away, but in deference to the great "god" he obviously is, she's going to let him decide which universe he'll destroy! Ans when he asks his famous parents what to do, they have no idea who he is or what he's talking about! Can a child decide between two universes? What will happen to the universe that gets the short end of the metaphysical stick? And how will all of this lead to the upcoming return of the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Avengers and Captain America? The questions all of fandom are asking will be answered here! Written by Peter David. Art by Salvador Larroca and Art Thibert. Cover price $2.50.

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Cover variant with Franklin Richards clutching the blue globe - "The Judgment" Part 1 of 4. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Salvador Larroca. Inks by Art Thibert. Cover by Salvador Larroca and Tim Townsend. The day of reckoning has arrived for the Heroes Reborn Universe! One year after the cataclysmic battle with Onslaught in New York City, Franklin Richards is hiding in the Florida Everglades with the Man-Thing! Suddenly a powerful woman named Ashema (of the Celestials) appears and tells Franklin that he created the Heroes Reborn Universe where his parents and the other superheroes currently reside! Unfortunately though, Franklin's action have wreaked havoc in the space-time continuum (with regard to the Hulk) and either Earth-616 or his pocket universe must be destroyed! When Ashema transports Franklin to the Heroes Reborn universe, he does what any child would do: ask his fantastic parents for advice! The end of the world is coming! But which world? Cameo appearances by Peter Parker, Anna Watson, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Thunderbolts. (Notes: This issue begins with a 4-page recap of the recent events in the Heroes Reborn universe. This limited series bridges the gap between the end of the second volumes of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and Captain America titles; and the launch of their corresponding third volumes in February 1998.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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Yellow cover variant with the Hulk and Thor fighting - "Second Coming" Part 2 of 4. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Salvador Larroca. Inks by Art Thibert. Cover by Salvador Larroca. In the Heroes Reborn Universe, Franklin's sudden arrival stuns the Fantastic Four! And only the Invisible Woman seems to know who he is! But Franklin quickly vanishes and other pressing problems take priority! Namely the rampaging Green Goliath and the planet's rising temperature! Meanwhile on Earth-616, several superheroes corner this world's radioactive Hulk in Central Park! Can Hercules, Spider-Man, and the Thunderbolts tame the savage beast? They must! Or the dying Hulk will take the universe with him! Appearances by Ashema, Doctor Strange, and Loki. (Notes: This issue begins with a 4-page recap of the recent events in the Heroes Reborn universe. This issue features a 12-page preview of the upcoming third volumes of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and Captain America titles.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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As fire in the sky signals the coming of a cosmic disaster to the Heroes Reborn Universe, Reed and Sue Richards try to figure out what their son Franklin means by "Celestials" and "two universes." Meanwhile, in the Marvel Universe, Spider-Man, the Thunderbolts and Doctor Strange attempt to subdue a rampaging--and dying--Hulk! Written by Peter David. Art by Salvador Larroca and Art Thibert. Cover price $2.50.

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Blue background cover with Doctor Doom - "Third Dimension" Part 3 of 4. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Salvador Larroca. Inks by Art Thibert, Bud LaRosa, Andrew Pepoy, and Mark Prudeaux. Cover by Salvador Larroca and Art Thibert. It's Hulk vs. Hulk in the Heroes Reborn Universe! And the Amazing Spider-Man is caught in the middle after being transported to Franklin's dying pocket universe! When the Avengers and Fantastic Four rush to his side, the wondrous wall-crawler is shocked to see them! Can the FF and Earth's Mightiest Heroes stop the Hulks and save the fading Earth? Not without help from Doctor Doom! In fact Victor Von Doom and his starship may be the heroes' only hope for survival! Appearances by Ashema, Captain America, Falcon, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: This four-part limited series was reprinted in 1999 in the trade paperback: Marvel's Finest Return of the Heroes; and again in 2009 in the trade paperback: Heroes Reborn The Return.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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The sense-shattering conclusion! How will the characters of the Heroes Reborn Universe cross over to the Marvel Universe--and who won't survive the journey? It all leads to the event all of comicdom is waiting for: the launches of Fantastic Four (1998 3rd Series) #1, Iron Man (1998 3rd Series) #1, Avengers (1997 3rd Series) #1 and Captain America (1998 3rd Series) #1. Written by Peter David. Art by Salvador Larroca and Scott Hanna. #4B cover by Salvador Larroca and Scott Hanna. Cover price $2.50.

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Peach background cover with the Thing front and center - "Fourth & Goal" Part 4 of 4. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Salvador Larroca. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Salvador Larroca. This is it! The senses-shattering conclusion to the Heroes Reborn saga that began just over a year ago! Franklin Richards' pocket universe has entered its death throes! And anybody who wants to live must get off the planet now! But how? Doctor Doom, Mister Fantastic, Tony Stark, and Bruce Banner pool their collective genius and devise a plan! All the heroes will board Doom's ship, shrink into the Microverse, and travel through the Negative Zone to reach Earth-616 (aka the real Marvel Universe)! Wow, what a perilous journey! Will it work? It's far too late to turn back now! Godspeed to all! Appearances by Ashema, Black Panther, Captain America, Falcon, Hank Pym, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, Sub-Mariner, Fantastic Four, and the Inhumans. (Note: The heroes appear next in the first issues of their respective third volumes (in February 1998): Avengers, Fantastic Four, Captain America, and Iron Man.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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Variant Sunburst cover - "The Return of Steve Rogers, Captain America" Double-Sized issue. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Ron Garney. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. Following the events of the Heroes Reborn The Return (1997) limited series, Captain America returns to the Marvel Universe (aka Earth-616). And surprisingly, the Living Legend reappears in the Land of the Rising Sun! As Cap walks through the streets of Tokyo, he notices a giant statue of himself! Wow, the commercialization of the star-spangled avenger went to the next level while he was missing! When Steve Rogers investigates his newfound stardom, he runs across a terrorist cell trying to take Japan back to the feudal age! And then he runs into Lady Deathstrike! Inside a packed movie theater, the Sentinel of Liberty battles Lady Deathstrike and the terrorists to save the frightened patrons! Welcome back Cap! Cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Sharon Carter, and the Red Skull. (Notes: Captain America's chronology continues from Captain America (2nd series) #13. The gatefold cover recaps Cap's participation in the battle vs. Onslaught and his time in the Heroes Reborn Universe. Mark Waid begins his second scripting run on the Captain America title. His first run comprised the final eleven issues of the Captain America 1st series. This issue includes a 2-page feature with Ron Garney explaining his process for developing the wraparound cover for issue #1A.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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No Way Out Variant - "To Serve and Protect!" Story by Mark Waid. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. In order to prevent the criminal organization known as Hydra from unleashing a computer virus on the US Naval fleet, the Sentinel of Liberty must battle his tenacious enemies within the confines of a nuclear sub. Cap is put between a rock and a hard place when he must decide between saving a woman from drowning or loose his most prized possession forever. When an innocent's life is in danger there really isn't a choice for Captain America. Witness the loss of Cap's shield to the murky depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Cover price $1.99.

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Direct Edition. Cover by Ron Garney. Heroes Return. "The Return of Steve Rogers: Captain America!" Story by Mark Waid. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. The Sentinel of Liberty has returned from the pocket universe of the Heroes Reborn just in time to face off against the cybernetic killer known as Lady Deathstrike! With Wolverine's arch nemesis at his back and a madman with his finger on the trigger of a bomb filled with poisonous gas that will murder thousands in front of him, can even Captain America prevail in this impossible situation? Of course, Cap always finds a way to wins! NOTE: Though I'm not a big fan of relaunches, the Heroes Return stuff is some of my favorite. As a comic fan, I can't recommend Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) #1-84 and Captain America (1998-2001 3rd Series) #1-50 enough. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.99.

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Undersea Siege variant - "To Serve and Protect" Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Ron Garney. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. Hydra has seized control of an American nuclear submarine! And the subversive group is planning to use the sub to upload a crippling computer virus into the entire U.S. Naval fleet! The fleet commander believes his only option is to blow up the submarine! But Cap asks for a chance to stop Hydra and save the crew first! After the Living Legend sneaks onboard the sub, he knocks out the Hydra goons and sends the crew safely to the surface! However then Cap realizes the sub must be destroyed to stop the spread of the virus. So the lieutenant commander (who stayed behind) arms the torpedoes! Oh my, how are Cap and the LCDR going to survive the explosion? This may be Cap's wildest escape plan ever! (Notes: Cap's shield is lost at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean in this issue. This issue features a gatefold cover. The last page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 217,181; average paid circulation 131,124.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover B: Sunburst variant cover. Heroes Return. "Looking Forward!" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Sean Chen and Eric Cannon. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. Now, they have returned. Tony Stark has a decision to make, wrest control of the Stark/Fujikawa corporation back from his partners or pursue other avenues of business. Meanwhile, a third party may make his mind up for him when they send the Deathsquad after him. Luckily Stark has the Invincible Iron Man in his corner. NOTE: Iron Man's new armor came from designs by Alex Ross and Allen Bujak. 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Heroes Return. The Fantastic Four head to Paris to take on the Ruined, a pan-dimensional race determined to transform reality in the 44-page "Vive la Fantastique!" Mole Man cameo. Script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Davis & Farmer. Cover price $2.99.

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"Tears of a God!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Klaus Jansen. Story continued from Heroes Reborn: Heroes the Return #4. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. They escaped. However, the Odinson and the nefarious Victor Von Doom did not make the trip home. At least at first. This is the tale of the secret odyssey of Thor and Doctor Doom. It is a tale of bravery, sacrifice, and ultimately...betrayal. NOTE: The events of this story take place between Heroes Reborn #4 and Avengers (1998-2004 3rd Series) #1. Cover price $3.50.

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Heroes Return - The Morgan Conquest Part 1 of 3. "Once An Avenger..." Double-Sized issue. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey. Wraparound cover by George Pérez . Following the events of the Heroes Reborn The Return (1997) limited series, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are alive and well in the Marvel Universe (aka Earth-616)! But at the moment, they are scattered across the globe and fighting strange monsters! Eventually, the Asgardian monsters disappear and every avenger makes his or her way to Avengers Mansion in New York! And once the heroes assemble, Thor tells a dire tale about the Norn Stones and the Twilight Sword! In response the Avengers split into teams and take off for different parts of the world. And just like that Earth's Mightiest Heroes' next great saga begins! Cameo appearances by Morgan Le Fay and Mordred the Evil. (Notes: The Avengers' chronology continues from Avengers (2nd series) #13. The special one-shot Avengers Rough Cut (1998) #1 provides information about the development of the story and art. This issue features a gatefold cover with a short paragraph about each avenger. This story was reprinted in 2000 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Morgan Conquest. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run 209,931; average paid circulation 166,046.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Heroes Return - Once an Avenger! [The Morgan Conquest]: Part 2 of 3 - "The Call!" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by George Perez and Al Vey. Earth's Mightiest Heroes - Donar, Iron Knight, Gypsy Witch, Yeoman America, and the rest - awake in a world that seems so familiar, yet somehow feels wrong. One by one their memories begin to surface. But how can only a handful of Avengers hope to defeat the sorceress Morgan Le Fay when they'll have to first defeat an army of their own comrades? Cover price $1.99.

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Cover A: Green background. Heroes Return. "Looking Forward!" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Sean Chen and Eric Cannon. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. Now, they have returned. Tony Stark has a decision to make, wrest control of the Stark/Fujikawa corporation back from his partners or pursue other avenues of business. Meanwhile, a third party may make his mind up for him when they send the Deathsquad after him. Luckily Stark has the Invincible Iron Man in his corner. NOTE: Iron Man's new armor came from designs by Alex Ross and Allen Bujak. 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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"Avalanche" cover. Heroes Return. "Hidden Assets!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Sean Chen and Eric Cannon. The attempts on Tony Stark's life continue. Plus, witness the return of the deadly Dreadnoughts. Cover price $0.99.

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Direct Edition. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Heroes Return. The Fantastic Four head to Paris to take on the Ruined, a pan-dimensional race determined to transform reality in the 44-page "Vive la Fantastique!" Mole Man cameo. Script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover price $2.99.

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"Museum Piece" Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Ron Garney. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. The star-spangled avenger rushes to Washington D.C. after Hydra takes over the Smithsonian Museum! The terrorist group (led by the new Sensational Hydra) wants revenge against Cap! Upon arriving in the nation's capital, the Sentinel of Liberty charges into the museum with his replacement shield! But while battling Hydra's gunmen, Cap switches to his old triangular shield... which happens to be on display! Will an old shield lead to a new victory? Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Dum Dum Dugan, the Sub-Mariner, and the Avengers. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2002 in the trade paperback: Captain America To Serve and Protect. The TPB collects issues #1 thru #7.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

1st printing. Collects Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #1-4.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art by George Perez, Al Vey, and Bob Wiacek. Cover by George Perez and Tom Smith.

The Avengers Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe - the Avengers and Fantastic Four - fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have returned from the pocket universe of "Heroes Reborn" just in time for an adventure so epic that it will take the greatest assemblage of Avengers ever put together. Every hero who has ever been a member of the team must unite to face a force so dangerous that it threatens the very fabric of reality.

Includes a cover and pin-up gallery and AVENGERS NOTES by Kurt Busiek.

Hardcover, 112 pages, full color.

NOTE: This collection was originally available only in the Avengers Earth's Mightiest HC Box Set (2019 Marvel). When on the bookshelf alongside the rest of the set, the spines spell the word AVENGERS.

NOTE: "This collection features the amazing storyline that not only starred one of the largest assemblage of Avengers in history, but also kicked off one of the All-Time best Avengers runs by a creative team in Comics History." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

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1st printing. Collects Captain America (1998-2002 3rd Series) #1-7.

Written by MARK WAID. Art by RON GARNEY and DALE EAGLESHAM. Cover by RON GARNEY.

Captain America and the rest of Earth's heroes are back from the dead at the hands of Onslaught! But when Cap shows up in Japan, the claws of Lady Deathstrike may send him right back to the grave! Then, the Sentinel of Liberty loses his shield at the bottom of the ocean as Hydra and the Skrulls attack!

Plus: Cap faces one of the toughest decisions of his life!

Guest-starring Hawkeye, the Avengers and Sharon Carter!

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

NOTE: See Marvel Premiere Classic Library Edition HC Vol. 65 for Variant cover.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Iron Man (1999) Wizard 1/2, Iron Man (1998-2004 3rd Series) #26-49, and ANNUAL 2000-2001.

Written by Joe Quesada, Frank Tieri, Chuck Dixon, and Chris Claremont.

Art by Alitha E. Martinez, Sean Chen, Dan Panosian, Paul Ryan, Keron Grant, Michael Ryan, Chris Batista, Omar Dogan, Mike Wieringo, Adam Pollina, John Romita, Sr., Bob Layton, Eric Shanower, Jamal Igle, Craig Wilson, Rodney Ramos, Rob Hunter, Mark Pennington, Robert Stull, Rich Perrotta, Sean Parsons, Nelson DeCastro, Bud LaRosa, Walden Wong, Harry Canelario, Karl Story, Joe Weems, Marco Galli, Pierre-Andre Dery, Craig Wilson, and Rick Ketcham.

Cover by Joe Quesada and Tim Townsend.

It's alive!

Tony Stark's newest armor moves on its own and fights on its own - and makes decisions on its own. But what happens when it goes too far? And does it want to merge with Tony...or kill him?

Then, Tony discovers the Sons of Yinsen, worshippers of the man who helped invent his armor. But when he learns his first foe Wong-Chu still lives, Iron Man and the Sons must shatter an empire!

Plus: Tony takes on a seller of super-powers, faces off against one of his oldest friends and is forced to shut down his company! But what explosive plot have M.O.D.O.K. and the Ghost cooked up - and what is the horrifying truth behind the sentient armor?

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 688 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $75.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) #36-85 , Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) Annual #2001, Iron Man (1998-2004 3rd Series) #64, Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #63 and material from Marvel Double Shot (2003) #1.

Cover by Scott Eaton.

When Odin falls, Thor rises! But as the Thunder God takes the Throne of Asgard and faces Desak, Destroyer of Pantheons, Earth is left in the hands of the untested Tarene! Now possessing the Odinforce, Thor is more powerful than ever, but his new crown weighs heavily - as does his feeling of responsibility to Midgard. An extreme solution brings Asgard to Earth and inadvertently ignites a new religion - but when Iron Man and Captain America try to intervene, will Thor turn his back on the Avengers for good? And how far will Thor go to save mankind? The answer lies in the future...and the ascent of Thor, Lord of Earth! But as Ragnarok approaches in the present, Asgard may well burn!

Hardcover, 1,304 pages, full cover.

Credits:

Written by Dan Jurgens, Christopher Priest, Michael Avon Oeming, Mike Grell, Geoff Johns, and Marlan Harris.

Art by Walter Taborda, Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Stuart Immonen, Scott Koblish, Wade Von Grawbadger, Joe Bennett, Jack Jadson, Tom Raney, Scott Hanna, Tom Palmer, Alan Davis, Robin Riggs, Trent Kaniuga, Ben and Ray Lai, Paco Medina, Larry Strucker, Juan Vlasco, Tom Mandrake, Max Fiumara, Cam Smith, Rich Perrotta, Scot Eaton, Roger Robinson, James Pascoe, Drew Geraci, AndreA DiVito, Tom Grummett, Al Vey, Karl Kesel, Mark Farmer, and Kia Asamiya.

Cover price $125.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) #1-35 and ROUGH CUT, Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 1998, Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) Annual 1999-2000, Peter Parker: Spider-Man (1999-2003) #2 and 11, Iron Man (1998-2004 3rd Series) #21 (B STORY) and #22, and Juggernaut: The Eighth Day (1999).

Written by Dan Jurgens, Howard Mackie, Kurt Busiek, Roger Stern, Tom DeFalco, J.M. DeMattis. Art by Ramon Bernado, Mark Pennington, John Romita Jr., Mark Bagley, Sean Chen, Dan Jurgens, and Klaus Jansen. Cover by John Romita, Jr.

A hero returns - and an epic saga begins! Dan Jurgens ushers in one of the greatest eras of Thor - and it begins with blockbuster art by John Romita Jr.! The Thunder God walks the Earth once more, but his new lease on life comes with new enemies - and a new mortal alter ego! Will Thor's comeback be cut short by Dark Gods, the Destroyer and Doctor Doom? Then, on the Eighth Day, the unstoppable Juggernaut will be just the beginning for Thor, Iron Man and Spider-Man! The heavy hitters keep on coming - like Mangog and Thanos! But if Thor is busy saving Midgard, who's protecting Asgard?

Hardcover, 1,232 pages, full cover.

Cover price $125.00.

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1998-2004 3rd Series) #1-23, #0 and #1 ROUGH CUT, Iron Man (1998-2004 3rd Series) #7, Captain America (1998-2002 3rd Series) #8, Quicksilver (1997-1998) #10, AVENGERS ANNUAL '98-'99, and Avengers Forever (1998) #1-12.

Cover by George Pérez.

The Avengers have always defended humanity against the forces of evil. When duty calls, these legendary champions answer, fighting valiantly for justice.

But as the Avengers re-form in the wake of a life-changing event, they must face an array of foes like no other: Morgan Le Fay, the Squadron Supreme, the Kree, the Legion of the Unliving, the Thunderbolts, the Wrecking Crew...not to mention facing Kang and Immortus in the Destiny War! But when the merciless Ultron attacks, wiping out an entire nation in his hatred for mankind, the Avengers must live up to their name - if they can!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 1,184 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by by Kurt Busiek, Jerry Ordway, Mark Waid, John Ostrander, Joe Edkin, Len Kaminski, John Francis Moore and Roger Stern.

Art by George Pérez, Jerry Ordway, Stuart Immonen, Sean Chen, Andy Kubert, Derec Aucoin, Carlos Pacheco, Leonardo Manco, Al Vey, Bob Wiacek, Bruce Patterson, Scott Koblish, Al Gordon, Wade von Grawbadger, Eric Cannon, Sean Parsons, Jesse Delperdang, Rich Faber, BATT, Vince Russell, Paul Neary, and Jesús Merino.

Cover price $125.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1998-2004 3rd Series) #24-56, #1 and ANNUAL 2000-2001, Thunderbolts (1997-2012 Marvel) #42-44, Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet (2000), Maximum Security (2000) #1-3, and Avengers: The Ultron Imperative (2001).

Written by Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza, Roy Thomas, Roger Stern and Steve Englehart.
Art by George Pérez, Alan Davis, Stuart Immonen, Paul Ryan, John Romita, Jr., Steve Epting, Manuel Garcia, Kieron Dwyer, Brent Anderson, Ivan Reis, Patrick Zircher, Yanick Paquette, Bruce Timm, Norm Breyfogle, Richard Howell, Ian Churchill, Mark Bagley, Jerry Ordway, John Paul Leon, Paul Smith, Tom Grummett, John McCrea, Jim Starlin, Pat Olliffe, Jorge Lucas, Klaus Janson, Al Vey, Mark Farmer, Dick Giordano, Wade von Grawbadger, Scott Hanna, Mark McKenna, Chris Ivy, Bob Layton, Rick Remender, Tom Palmer, Randy Emberlin, Scott Koblish, Ray Snyder, Norm Rapmund, Al Milgrom, Greg Adams, Will Blyberg, Walden Wong, Karl Kesel, James Hodgkins, John Livesay and Mike Royer.
Cover by George Pérez.

Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez craft a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes!

The Avengers forge an uneasy alliance with the Thunderbolts to face Count Nefaria - but the true threat comes from the stars as Earth is declared a cosmic maximum-security prison for alien criminals! To save their planet, and contend with hordes of rampaging Hulks and the spawn of Ultron, the Avengers must rebuild their operation bigger and better than ever.

But none of it will do any good when the time-spanning Kang the Conqueror wages war on the present day...and wins! Now, Captain America and a small band of rebels may be the world's only hope for freedom!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 1,248 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1998-2004 3rd Series) #1-23, #0 and #1 ROUGH CUT, Iron Man (1998-2004 3rd Series) #7, Captain America (1998-2002 3rd Series) #8, Quicksilver (1997-1998) #10, AVENGERS ANNUAL '98-'99, and Avengers Forever (1998) #1-12.

Cover by George Pérez.

Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez craft a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes!

The Avengers have always defended humanity against the forces of evil. When duty calls, these legendary champions answer, fighting valiantly for justice.

But as the Avengers re-form in the wake of a life-changing event, they must face an array of foes like no other: Morgan Le Fay, the Squadron Supreme, the Kree, the Legion of the Unliving, the Thunderbolts, the Wrecking Crew...not to mention facing Kang and Immortus in the Destiny War! But when the merciless Ultron attacks, wiping out an entire nation in his hatred for mankind, the Avengers must live up to their name - if they can!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 1,184 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by by Kurt Busiek, Jerry Ordway, Mark Waid, John Ostrander, Joe Edkin, Len Kaminski, John Francis Moore and Roger Stern.

Art by George Pérez, Jerry Ordway, Stuart Immonen, Sean Chen, Andy Kubert, Derec Aucoin, Carlos Pacheco, Leonardo Manco, Al Vey, Bob Wiacek, Bruce Patterson, Scott Koblish, Al Gordon, Wade von Grawbadger, Eric Cannon, Sean Parsons, Jesse Delperdang, Rich Faber, BATT, Vince Russell, Paul Neary, and Jesús Merino.

Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $125.00

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1998-2004 3rd Series) #1-23, #0 and #1 ROUGH CUT, Iron Man (1998-2004 3rd Series) #7, Captain America (1998-2002 3rd Series) #8, Quicksilver (1997-1998) #10, AVENGERS ANNUAL '98-'99, and Avengers Forever (1998) #1-12.

Cover by George Pérez.

Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez craft a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes!

The Avengers have always defended humanity against the forces of evil. When duty calls, these legendary champions answer, fighting valiantly for justice.

But as the Avengers re-form in the wake of a life-changing event, they must face an array of foes like no other: Morgan Le Fay, the Squadron Supreme, the Kree, the Legion of the Unliving, the Thunderbolts, the Wrecking Crew...not to mention facing Kang and Immortus in the Destiny War! But when the merciless Ultron attacks, wiping out an entire nation in his hatred for mankind, the Avengers must live up to their name - if they can!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 1,184 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by by Kurt Busiek, Jerry Ordway, Mark Waid, John Ostrander, Joe Edkin, Len Kaminski, John Francis Moore and Roger Stern.

Art by George Pérez, Jerry Ordway, Stuart Immonen, Sean Chen, Andy Kubert, Derec Aucoin, Carlos Pacheco, Leonardo Manco, Al Vey, Bob Wiacek, Bruce Patterson, Scott Koblish, Al Gordon, Wade von Grawbadger, Eric Cannon, Sean Parsons, Jesse Delperdang, Rich Faber, BATT, Vince Russell, Paul Neary, and Jesús Merino.

Cover price $125.00.

1st printing. Collects Heroes Reborn: The Return (1997) #1-4; Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) Annual #1999; Heroes Reborn: Doomsday (2000), Heroes Reborn: Ashema (2000), Heroes Reborn: Masters of Evil (1999), Heroes Reborn: Rebel (2000), Heroes Reborn: Remnants (2000), Heroes Reborn: Young Allies (2000), Heroes Reborn: Doom (2000); Fantastic Four (1998-2012 3rd Series) #25 and 31; Doom (2000) #1-3; Doom: The Emperor Returns (2002) #1-3; Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) #51-52, 60-62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72 and 74; Exiles (2001-2008 1st Series Marvel) #81-82; Onslaught Reborn (2007 Marvel) #1-5; Onslaught Unleashed (2011 Marvel) #1-4; and Marvel Spotlight: Heroes Reborn/Onslaught Reborn (2006).


Cover by Salvador Larroca and Art Thibert.

The Avengers and Fantastic Four return from the pocket dimension of "Heroes Reborn," but the Earth they left behind still needs heroes!

As waters rise and Celestials loom, will Rikki "Bucky" Barnes and her Young Allies step up - or is Doctor Doom the iron hand this ravaged planet needs? Trapped on this Counter-Earth, the disguised villains called the Thunderbolts must choose between escape or becoming heroes! And the interdimensional Exiles drop in for a visit! But when Onslaught rises, Franklin Richards returns to the original world he created - and Rikki Barnes must summon allies from the real Marvel Universe!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,136 pages, full color. Rated T

Credits:

Written by Peter David, Chris Claremont, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Fabian Nicieza, Chuck Dixon, Dan Jurgens, Tony Bedard, Jeph Loeb, and Sean McKeever.

Art by Salvador Larroca, Mike McKone, Michael Ryan, Charlie Adlard, Ethan Van Sciver, Matt Haley, Mark Bagley, Patrick Zircher, Manuel Garcia, Scott Hanna, Mark McKenna, Don Hillsman II, Al Vey, Art Thibert, Leonardo Manco, Chris Batista, Dan Jurgens, Klaus Jansen, Rich Perotta, Stefano Caselli, Jim Calafiore, Filipe Andrade, Bud LaRosa, Andrew Pepoy, Mark Prudeaux, Steve Lieber, Scott Koblish, Yancey Labat, Rodney Ramos, Pond Scum, John Czop, Mark A. Nelson, Mark Prnnington, John Stanisci, and Rob Leifeld.

Cover price $125.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1998-2012 3rd Series) #1-15, Fantastic Four (1998 3rd Series) Wizard 1/2 , and ANNUAL '98; and Iron Man (1998-2004 3rd Series) #14.

Written by Scott Lobdell, Chris Claremont, Ralph Macchio, Karl Kesel, Roger Stern and Kurt Busiek. Art by Alan Davis, Salvador Larroca, Ron Lim, Stuart Immonen, Mark Farmer, Art Thibert, Anthony Williams, Sean Chen, Eric Cannon and Larry Stucker. Cover by Alan Davis.

The Fantastic Four make their heroic return to the Marvel Universe - courtesy of comic book heavyweights Scott Lobdell, Chris Claremont, Alan Davis and Salvador Larroca! And old enemies lie in wait, including the Mole Man, the Red Ghost, the Trapster, Ronan the Accuser, the Frightful Four, Terminus and Crucible! But what does the bizarre Technet want with Franklin Richards? And where does the Captain Britain Corps stand on the matter of Reed and Sue's son?

Plus: The Human Torch and Spider-Man, together again!

The Scottish savior Caledonia debuts! Iron Man strikes! Franklin gets a puppy! The Thing contends with Multiversal madness! And Adam Warlock's opposite number, the one known as Her, returns!

It's an exciting and action-packed era for the FF, collected for the first time!

Softcover, 504 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Iron Man (1998-2004 3rd Series) #1-14, Captain America (1998-2002 3rd Series) #8, Quicksilver (1997) #10, Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #7, Iron Man/Captain America 1998 Annual and Fantastic Four (1998-2012 3rd Series) #15.

Written by Kurt Busiek, Mark Waid, Roger Stern, Chris Claremont, Richard Howell, John Ostrander and Joe Edkin.
Art by Sean Chen, Patrick Zircher, Andy Kubert, Derec Aucoin, George Pérez, Salvador Larroca, Eric Cannon, Sean Parsons, Jon Holdredge, Jesse Delperdang, Rich Faber, Al Vey, Lary Stucker, Randy Emberlin, Larry Mahlstedt, Art Thibert, Al Milgrom, Troy Hubbs and Bud LaRosa.
Cover by Sean Chen.

Kurt Busiek and Sean Chen return Tony Stark to the Marvel Universe - and restore the shine to Iron Man!

As Tony rebuilds his corporation from the ground up, enemies old and new remind him his work is never done! With romance, rivalry and robots to keep Tony busy, can he help his Avengers teammate Warbird in her own struggle against his worst enemy...the one in a bottle?

Plus: Shell-Head must deal with a cold, calculated and very personal attack from his archnemesis - the Mandarin! Iron Man teams with Captain America to face the menace of M.O.D.O.K., and joins the Fantastic Four in an adventure to the moon!

Guest-starring the Black Widow, and James Rhodes: War Machine!

Softcover, 504 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Good $2.99

1st printing. Collects Heroes Reborn: The Return (1997) #1-4. Written by Peter David. Art and cover by Salvador Larroca and Art Thibert. Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Marvel's First Family make their triumphant return to the 616, with a little help from your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, and , believe or not, Doctor Doom! Includes a cover gallery. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $32.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1998-2012 3rd Series) #16-32 and ANNUAL 1999-2000.

Written by Chris Claremont and Louise Simonson. Art by Salvador Larroca, Greg Scott, Art Thibert, Mark Penningron, Erik Benson, Derek Mei, and Jose Ladronn. Cover by Salvador Larroca and Art Thibert.

Marvel's First Family faces deadly new threats as they adventure across time and space!

First, the Fantastic Four encounter Hala's mightiest: the Kree Avengers! But who are the four familiar faces that lurk in the Negative Zone's Shadow City - and what will happen when they clash with Lockdown and Rosetta Stone? But the biggest danger of all comes from the FF's most fearsome foe as Doctor Doom returns from Counter-Earth! He didn't come alone, and their cataclysmic clash will leave Mister Fantastic in a dangerous and unexpected situation. But why is the Invisible Woman announcing her marriage to Doom?!

Plus: Annihilus seeks revenge, the Ruined target Paris, the Frightful Four return, Namor the Sub-Mariner makes his play, the Shadow Hunters strike and the truth about Valeria is revealed!

Softcover, 504 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Captain America (1998-2002 3rd Series) #1-12, Iron Man/Captain America 1998 Annual, and Captain America (1998-2002 3rd series) Annual #1998.

Written by Mark Waid, Kurt Busiek, Roger Stern, Karl Kesel and Barbara Kesel. Art by Ron Garney, Bob Wiacek, John Beatty, Andy Smith, Dale Eaglesham, Scott Koblish, Jesse Delperdang, Patrick Zircher, Randy Emberlin, Mark Bagley, Greg Adams, Scott Hanna, and Andy Kubert. Cover by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. Back Cover by Mark Bagley and Karl Kesel.

Back from the world of Heroes Reborn, Steve Rogers is ready to serve as the Sentinel of Liberty once again!

The world is happy to have Captain America back - but as his popularity rises and a wave of "Capmania" reaches a dangerous fever pitch, is something sinister going on behind the scenes? Meanwhile, when Cap's shield is lost at the bottom of the ocean, he must adjust to life without his signature weapon. And he'd better do it fast, because Hydra is rising - with a bizarre new leader. And the lord of the dream dimension is plotting to turn Cap's life into an American nightmare!

Plus: Cap teams up with Iron Man to take on M.O.D.O.K. and crosses paths with the new Citizen V!

Softcover, 416 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1998-2012 3rd Series) #33-45, Fantastic 4th Voyage of Sinbad (2001) Fantastic Four, and The Inhumans (2000 3rd Series) #1-4.

Written by John Francis Moore, Rafael Marin, Jeph Loeb, Chris Claremont, and Carlos Pacheco. Art by Salvador Larroca, Carlos Pacheco, Stuart Immonen, Joe Bennett, Jeff Johnson, Pascual Ferry, Jose Ladronn, Jorge Lucas, Art Thibert, Wade Von Grawbadger, Sandu Florea, Joe Weems, Jesus Merino, and Scott Hanna. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

The exciting, action-packed era continues!

Revelation, Arizona, is the start line for an adventure through time featuring Golden Age hero Kid Colt! Then, the Fantastic Four face two of their greatest foes, now deadlier than ever: Diablo and the Super-Skrull! But will the Grey Gargoyle turn Marvel's First Family to stone? When three-quarters of the team venture into the Negative Zone, who gets left behind? And can Spider-Man help reunite them - or will Ant-Man, She-Hulk and Namorita form a new FF?

Plus: The Human Torch vs. the Sub-Mariner! A startling new status quo for the Thing! The Inhumans at the center of an intergalactic war in a story drawn by the incomparable Ladrönn! And the FF sail the high seas with...Sinbad?!

Softcover, 456 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Captain America (1998-2002 3rd Series) #1-7.

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Ron Garney, Bob Wiacek, John Beatty, Andy Smith, Dale Eaglesham, Scott Koblish, Jesse Delperdang, and Andy Kubert. Cover by Ron Garney.

The hero returns as Captain America makes it back to Earth following the dramatic Onslaught battle! Without his shield and without his friends, the Super Soldier is back into the mix, battling Hydra and the Skrulls without missing a beat!

Featuring some of the best super-heroics ever put to page, the team of Mark Waid and Ron Garney deliver one of the most talked-about runs in recent years!

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) #1-8 and Peter Parker Spider-Man (1999-2003) #2.

Written by DAN JURGENS and HOWARD MACKIE. Art and cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

Modern Masters Dan Jurgens and John Romita, Jr. collaborate to bring the fans some of the most memorable Thor adventures in history. The Odinson returns from Heroes Reborn to find Asgard in ruins and the other pantheons under siege! Who is responsible for these attacks? Who could possibly threaten the gods? Before Thor can find the answers to these questions he must face the unrivaled might of the Destroyer!

Guest-starring Spider-Man, Namor the Sub-Mariner, Hercules, and the Avengers!

Softcover, 232 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Collects Heroes Reborn: The Return (1997) #1-4; plus the 1-Shots Heroes Reborn: Doomsday (2000), Ashema (2000), Masters of Evil (1999), Rebel (2000), Remnants (2000), Young Allies (2000) and Doom (2000).

Written by PETER DAVID, CHRIS CLAREMONT, JOE CASEY, JOE KELLY and FABIAN NICIEZA. Art by SALVADOR LARROCA, MIKE MCKONE, MICHAEL RYAN, CHARLIE ADLARD, MATT HALEY and MARK BAGLEY. Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA.

When Onslaught threatened his family and friends, Franklin Richards created a world where they could be reborn! Now, it's time to return to the real Earth, but must Franklin's Counter-Earth die in the process? Doctor Doom saves the new world so he can rule it - and where there are villains, new heroes must rise to face them. But which are which?

Starring the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, every hero on Counter-Earth and more!

Also featuring its next wave of heroes, the Young Allies and the Remnant s!

Softcover, 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.