AvX tie-in! Captain America has called the New Avengers to war against the X-Men, and Luke Cage will be forced to make a big decision: stand with his wife and child? Or suit up alongside the Avengers? Then, Iron Fist discovers the shocking secret history of the Phoenix in K'un-Lun's Book of the Iron Fist! 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: The X-Men take three of the Avengers' mightiest captive, but no jail can hold them for long. Or can it? And with the Avengers/X-Men war raging at a fevered pitch, Captain America calls out the big guns against the X-Men and the Phoenix Five: Can the Illuminati succeed where the Avengers failed? Collecting NEW AVENGERS (2010) issues #24-30, written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, pencilled by WILL CONRAD and MIKE DEODATO JR., featuring cover artwork by RON GARNEY.

Marvel, paperback, 160 pages, published May 2013

Trapped on an isolated island, 16 superhuman teens — including members of the Runaways and Avengers Academy — are given a chilling ultimatum by their demented captor: Fight or die...only one will walk out alive! Thus begins a primal battle that will test the skills, stamina and morals of each combatant. Welcome to Murder World — where secrets are plenty, alliances are fleeting, and the key to victory might be rewriting the rules of the game.

As Cammi and Hazmat battle the mysterious Deathlocket, X-23 and Juston Seyfert's Sentinel join the fray — but who's stalking the heroes in their sleep? Who are the students of the Braddock Academy? What's up with Chase and Darkhawk? Who is not what they seem? And which player will draw first blood? Betrayal! Secrets! Murder! We dare you to tune in to your new favorite comic...NOW! Collecting AVENGERS ARENA issues #1 to 6, written by DENNIS HOPELESS, pencilled by KEV WALKER and ALESSANDRO VITTI, featuring cover artwork by DAVE JOHNSON.

Marvel, paperback, 144 pages, published May 2013

It's a cornucopia of classic Avengers action as Earth's Mightiest Heroes travel to Russia to face the Elements of Doom, and then battle the WWII-era Arsenal robot and learn its shocking ties to Iron Man's family! Meanwhile, an out-of-work Hawkeye takes a security job and clashes with the vicious alien princess Deathbird! Plus: The Avengers are called before Congress, battle the stone-faced Grey Gargoyle, face the new Inferno and deal with the meddling machinations of government liaison Henry Peter Gyrich! But when the team investigates a cry for help from a mental hospital, they discover a deadly new foe: Who is the terrible Taskmaster? And how can the Avengers hope to stop him when he can match every single fighting move they have to offer? Time to get creative!

Collecting AVENGERS (1963) issues #188 to 196 and also ANNUAL #9, written by BILL MANTLO, JIM SHOOTER, STEVEN GRANT, ROGER STERN and DAVID MICHELINIE, pencilled by JOHN BYRNE, ARVELL JONES, SAL BUSCEMA, GEORGE PÉREZ and DON NEWTON, featuring cover artwork by GEORGE PÉREZ.

Marvel, paperback, 216 pages, published May 2013

Every AvX tie-in, collected in one massive volume! When Captain America declares war on the X-Men, how will Generation Hope and the Avengers Academy react to their mentors’ actions? As the Secret Avengers battle the Phoenix Force in space, Iron Fist discovers the connection between K’un Lun and Hope Summers! And when the Avengers try to secure the Jean Grey School, Wolverine must decide where his loyalties lie! But as the Phoenix Force arrives, tipping the scales of battle, the Avengers and X-Men realize the stakes are higher than they knew — and the that fate of the Earth is in their hands.

Collecting Avengers Academy #29-33, Secret Avengers (2010) #26-28, Avengers (2010) #25-30, New Avengers (2010) #24-30, X-Men Legacy (2008) #266-270, Wolverine & The X-Men #9-16 And #18, AvX: Consequences #1-5, Uncanny X-Men (2012) #11-20, and A-Babies Vs. X-Babies #1, written by Christos Gage, Rick Remender, Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen & Skottie Young, pencilled by Tom Grummett, Renato Guedes, Walter Simonson, Mike Deodato Jr., Rafa Sandoval, David Baldeon, Chris Bachalo, Nick Bradshaw, Jorge Molina, Greg Land, Daniel Acuna, Ron Garney, Gurihiru & others, with cover art by Jim Cheung.

Marvel, hardback, 1088 pages, published May 2013

The Marvel Universe’s greatest era starts NOW! In the wake of Professor X’s funeral, Captain America creates a new Avengers unit comprised of Avengers and X-Men, humans and mutants working together. But the Red Skull has returned — straight out of the 1940s — and he wants to destroy all mutants! What gruesome weapon has given him dangerous new powers?

Rogue and Scarlet Witch face off against the Red Skull’s S-Men; Wolverine and Captain America investigate the worldwide mutant assassination epidemic; and Havok and Thor battle the spreading influence of Honest John, the Living Propaganda! And when Avenger defects, the rest must face the terrible might of the Omega Skull! Plus: Wonder Man, Wasp and Sunfire join the team — just in time for the Grim Reaper’s revenge! Uncanny Avengers Assemble! Collecting Uncanny Avengers #1-5, written by Rick Remender, pencilled by John Cassaday & Olivier Coipel, with cover art by John Cassaday.

Marvel, hardback, 136 pages, published April 2013

Avengers She-Hulk, Falcon and Moon Knight are tasked with securing the Jean Grey School — but Rogue and her team of X-Men aren’t too happy about it! Then, as the war between the Avengers and the X-Men rages on, Frenzy’s past is revealed — and Rogue confronts hers head-on as she battles Ms. Marvel in a clash that will leave one woman with a changed allegiance!

Plus: Trapped in another world and in the clutches of the terrifying Swarm, Rogue struggles to end a conflict between two alien tribes and stay alive long enough to find a way home! But with the Phoenix poised to raze Earth, will she make it in time? Finally, Rogue is reunited with Magneto — and he’s got an offer that will leave her speechless. Collecting X-Men Legacy (2008) issues #266 to 275, written by Christos Gage, pencilled by Rafa Sandoval and David Baldeon, with cover artwork by Mark Brooks.

Marvel, paperback, 232 pages, published April 2013

The greatest heroes in comics, together as one unbeatable team! The Avengers “go large,” expanding their roster and sphere of influence to a global and even interplanetary level. When Captain America puts out his call, who will respond? The answers will surprise you!

The Avengers’ first mission takes them to Mars, but the secrets of the Garden lead right back to Earth’s Savage Land! And when the Shi’ar Imperial Guard are broken on a dead moon, the Avengers travel across the galaxy to battle an invading force. It all leads up to the secret origin of the universe itself, as Captain Universe races to decipher the code hidden in the Avengers’ recent adventures!

Jonathan Hickman takes Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to the next level with big threats, big ideas and big idealism. These are the Avengers NOW! Collecting Avengers (2012) issues #1 to 6, written by Jonathan Hickman, pencilled by Jerome Opeña and Adam Kubert, featuring cover artwork from Dustin Weaver.

Marvel, hardback, 144 pages, published April 2013

Fraction. Aja. Hawkeye. Kate Bishop. Cars. Guns. And videotape. The breakout star of this summer’s blockbuster Avengers film, Clint Barton — a.k.a. the self-made hero Hawkeye — fights for justice...and good rooftop BBQs! And with ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, he’s out to get some downtime from being one of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!

Matt Fraction and David Aja (Immortal Iron Fist) reunite to tell the ongoing tales of the Arrow-Avenger. Barton and Bishop mean double the Hawkeye and double the trouble! Plus: Relive Kate’s first meeting with Clint, as she learns wanting something can be miles away from actually earning it. Collecting Hawkeye (2012) issues #1 to 5 and Young Avengers Presents #6, written by Matt Fraction, pencilled by David Aja, Javier Pulido and Alan Davis, with cover artwork by David Aja.

Marvel, paperback, 136 pages, published March 2013

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Children of the Atom go to war in the ultimate super-hero showdown! The world-destroying Phoenix Force is back — and while the Avengers are intent on stopping it, Cyclops and his X-Men have other ideas. To Captain America, the Phoenix threatens doom. To Cyclops, it could mean salvation. Marvel’s two greatest leaders wage war, with the Phoenix’s chosen host — Hope Summers — caught in the middle. How far are both sides willing to go?

The answer lies in a battle so big no one world could contain it…and a shocking ending that neither team could have seen coming! Marvel’s top writers and artists present a space-faring, world-changing epic — the culmination of a decade’s worth of incredible event storytelling. Collecting Avengers Vs. X-Men #0-12 and material from Point One #1, written by Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, Jonathan Hickman & Jeph Loeb, pencilled by John Romita Jr, Olivier Coipel & Adam Kubert, Frank Cho & Ed McGuinness, with cover artwork by Jim Cheung.

Marvel, paperback, 304 pages, published March 2013

In Marvel Universe Vs. the Punisher, we journeyed through the ruins of our world. In the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Marvel Universe Vs. Wolverine, we witnessed the fall. Now, Marvel presents the war. Some worlds can’t be saved - but all worlds can be avenged. Dr. Doom says he can cure the cannibal plague consuming the Marvel Universe - but his price is to become Emperor of Earth. How far would you go to save the world? That’s the question the Avengers must answer - and fast, before they too succumb to the infection.

And when Hawkeye finds himself the last man standing, stuck between two impossible evils, who will avenge our world if the battling bowman falls? Collecting Marvel Universe Vs. the Avengers issues #1 through 4, written by Jonathan Maberry, pencilled by Leandro Fernandez and featuring cover artwork from Aaron Kuder.

Marvel, paperback, 96 pages, published March 2013

The rise of the Descendants! As Father launches his invasion, a terrible new Avengers foe is born: beware the bite of the Black Ant! Can the Marvel Universe survive the plague of contagious robotic evolution, merging the Descendants with all humanity? And how do you stop a plague that has already begun to spread? Torch, Venom and Valkyrie infiltrate the rebel robot base — but are Lord UltraVision and Monarch Machine Man friend or foe? And when Torch must choose between mankind and the perfect future Father will create for all automatons, which will he pick?

As Black Ant and Hawkeye face off in the ultimate showdown, the Master Mold rises over New York — and the only way to stop it is to kill the Torch! Collecting Secret Avengers (2010) issues #33 to 37, written by Rick Remender, pencilled by Andy Kuhn and Matteo Scalera, featuring cover artwork by Arthur Adams.

Marvel, hardback, 112 pages, published March 2013

AvX hits home for tomorrow’s Avengers and X-Men! The teenage mutants from Generation Hope and Utopia arrive at Avengers Academy — but as guests or prisoners? And have the Academy students switched sides in the war with the mutants? When Sebastian Shaw strikes, it may not matter! And when the Phoenix-powered Emma Frost comes for the school’s Sentinel, who will take a stand? Collecting Avengers Academy issues #29 to 33, written by Christos Gage, pencilled by Tom Grummett and Timothy Green II, featuring cover artwork by Guiseppe Camuncoli.

Marvel, paperback, 112 pages, published March 2013

The future’s greatest heroes meet the mightiest heroes of the present day! The Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers join forces, but will even the combined might of two millennia be enough to stop the deranged demigod Michael Korvac? Then, the Guardians’ adventures in the 20th century continue as they team up with Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man, the Thing and Adam Warlock; encounter the High Evolutionary; and meet the enigmatic Her! But when the team comes face to face with Vance Astro’s younger self, will they accidentally change their own past — and annihilate their timeline?

Collecting Thor Annual #6; Avengers (1963) #167-168, #170-177 and #181; Ms Marvel (1977) #23; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #86; and Marvel Two-In-One (1974) issues #61-63 and #69, written by Roger Stern, Len Wein, Jim Shooter, David Michelinie, Chris Claremont and Mark Gruenwald, pencilled by Sal Buscema, George Pérez, David Wenzel, John Byrne, Mike Vosburg, Bob McLeod, Jerry Bingham and Ron Wilson, featuring cover artwork by George Pérez.

Marvel, paperback, 376 pages, published March 2013

An all-new original graphic novel, modernizing the formative first days of the super-hero icons that defined pop culture! A hidden foe manipulates the newly minted Avengers from the shadows, meticulously sowing the seeds of discord and mistrust — and causing the new team-mates to question the very ties that bind them together as they hunt for the fugitive Hulk. Thor — a shape-shifting alien with a secret agenda? Captain America — a hoax? Iron Man — an enemy conspirator?

Their confidence in each other shattered, will the heroes destroy each other before the conspirator is revealed? Only the smartest among them will see through the deception…and it’s not who you think! Written by fan-fave Peter David, pencilled by Andrea Di Vito, Jon Buran, Nigel Raynor and Mike Bowden, featuring cover artwork by Julian Totino Tedesco.

Marvel, hardback, 112 pages, published March 2013

The Avengers…in space! When Quasar intercepts an alien distress call, he finds a Rigellian colony completely destroyed and Jack of Hearts in a coma. Summoning a ragtag team of Avengers to investigate, Quasar and company are suddenly attacked by a horde of robots whose goal is to destroy the planet itself! And that’s just the beginning of the ad hoc Avengers’ troubles, as a planet-sized alien suddenly appears and begins reshaping the decimated world for its own mysterious ends.

Who are the Infinites? What cosmic force could possibly play with planets as if they were toys? And what unknowable goal drives them to rearrange the entire universe? The Avengers must go all the way to the top to learn the truth, and that means contacting Eternity itself! Starring Thor, Tigra, Starfox, Moondragon and Monica Rambeau! Collecting Avengers Infinity #1 to 4, written by Roger Stern, pencilled and with cover artwork by Sean Chen.

Marvel, paperback, 104 pages, published March 2013

It's the final story arc for long-time Avengers writer Brian Michael Bendis! Now that the New Avengers have sacrificed all they had to fight the Phoenix, many are asking hard questions. Is it time for the team to call it quits? Meanwhile, one of the New Avengers' deadliest foes returns, hatching an elaborate plot for revenge that throws the team into disarray. What does the future hold for the New Avengers? IS there a future?

Plus: a Sorcerer Supreme ascends! But who will be the new master of Marvel magic, and what sacrifice will they have to make to achieve such power? An explosive ending to one of Marvel's longest-running stories! Collecting New Avengers (2010) issues #31 to 34, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by Michael Gaydos, Carlos Pacheco, Michael Avon Oeming and Mike Deodato Jr., with cover artwork by Mike Deodato Jr.

Marvel, hardback, 112 pages, published February 2013

The stars of the year’s blockbuster movie and DisneyXD’s hit series leap off the screen and into your hands!

• The Avengers battle the Serpent Society and infiltrate a Hydra base!
• Captain America takes on the scourge of France, Batroc the Leaper!
• The Wasp faces down Magneto and steps up to save the Microverse!
• Iron Man battles the Unicorn — while fending off a festering flu virus!
• M.O.D.O.K. swaps Hawkeye and Iron Man’s minds! Can the heroes trust each other’s skills?
• Hulk and Black Panther must rescue New York from — the Madbomb!

Collecting Marvel Universe Avengers Earth’s Mightiest Heroes #5-8, written by Chris Yost, Howard Chaykin, Rob Williams, Elliott Kalan & Karl Kesel, pencilled by Chris Jones, Todd Nauck, Ramon Bachs, Tim Levins & Adam Dekraker, with a cover by Khoi Pham.

Marvel, paperback digest, 96 pages, published January 2013

Fantasy/romantic fiction/comics author Alisa Kwitney (A Flight of Angels, Moonburn) reveals the secret backstory of Avengers couple Hawkeye and the Black Widow. Under secret orders to assassinate the Widow, the rough-edged marksman finds himself caught up in a violent prison break that releases some of the world’s most vicious and powerful criminals. Defying his superiors, Hawkeye joins forces with the sultry Russian spy - and with a mismatched group of personalities that include Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, Luke Cage, Captain America and Iron Man.

Unexpected betrayals and shocking revelations will lead the team from Manhattan’s top security Raft prison to the untamed jungle of Savage Land in dramatically different take on Brian Michael Bendis’ blockbuster Avengers comics debut. Learn the sizzling backstory of your favourite big-screen heroes in this adaptation, inspired by the best of page and screen! A prose tale of the Avengers, written by Alisa Kwitney, featuring cover artwork by David Finch

Marvel, hardback, 352 pages, published January 2013

Earth's Mightiest Heroes head west! Hawkeye splits from the Avengers and sets up shop in California. But the newly recruited members of Avengers "franchise" - including Tigra, Wonder Man, Mockingbird and a new Iron Man - soon find themselves in over their heads! Meanwhile, Ultron and the Grim Reaper target Wonder Man's "brother," the Vision - and the Vision's wife, the Scarlet Witch! Can the West Coasters keep this complex bloodline from getting bloodier? Plus: Both Avengers teams are betrayed from within! Also guest-starring the the Thing, Hank Pym, Firebird and Nick Fury!

Collecting West Coast Avengers (1984) issues #1 to 4, Iron Man Annual #7, Avengers (1963) #250, West Coast Avengers (1985) #1 to 16, Vision And The Scarlet Witch (1985) #1 and 2, Avengers Annual (1967) #15, West Coast Avengers Annual #1; and material from Avengers (1963) #239, #243 and 244 and #246, and Avengers West Coast #100, written by Roger Stern, Bob Harras, Steve Englehart and Danny Fingeroth, pencilled by Bob Hall, Luke Mcdonnell, Al Milgrom, Richard Howell, Steve Ditko and Mark Bright, featuring alternate covers by Greg Land and Al Milgrom.

Marvel, hardback, 760 pages, published April 2013

Eternal. Nihilist. Madman. Would-be lover of Death itself. Thanos of Titan is all these things - and even before he created the Infinity Gauntlet and decimated half the universe, he was still a mighty force to be reckoned with. Here, collected in one volume for the first time, is the complete story of Thanos' first life - and first death.

Witness as Thanos targets Captain Marvel and the Avengers in a bid to become a god, manipulates Adam Warlock, and finally lays siege to the Earth itself! Guest-starring Daredevil, Spider-Man, the Thing, Moondragon, Drax the Destroyer and more! By cosmic mastermind Jim Starlin!

Collecting Iron Man (1968) #55, Captain Marvel (1968) #25-33, Marvel Feature (1971) #12, Daredevil (1964) #105-107, Avengers (1963) #125, Warlock (1972) #9-11 and #15, Avengers Annual (1967) #7, Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2, and material from Logan's Run #6, written by Jim Starlin, Mike Friedrich, Steve Englehart, Steve Gerber & Scott Edelman, pencilled by Jim Starlin, Don Heck, Bob Brown, John Buscema & Mike Zeck, with cover art by Jim Starlin.

Marvel, paperback, 472 pages, published February 2013

It's the final explosive story arc for long-time Avengers writer Brian Michael Bendis! Tony Stark intercepts a signal that may lead the Avengers into the arms of one of their dearest friends - or their greatest enemies. Two classic Avengers return for the first time in years as a giant status-quo shift looms on the horizon. Earth's Mightiest Heroes must come to terms with themselves as a team and a family, but does this modern world really need the Avengers?

One of the most controversial and spectacular eras of the Avengers comes to a spectacular and controversial conclusion! Plus: Wonder Man doesn't think the Avengers are helping the world, and he's willing to do whatever is needed to stop them —. even forming his own team, the Revengers!

Collecting Avengers (2010) issues #31 to -34, New Avengers Annual (2011) #1 and Avengers Annual (2012) #1, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by Gabriele Dell'Otto, Brandon Peterson, Mike Mayhew, Terry Dodson and Mike Deodato Jr., featuring cover artwork by Brandon Peterson.

Marvel, hardback, 152 pages, published February 2013

A perfect jumping-on point, featuring the cast of the summer blockbuster - but in Marvel Universe continuity! When the new Zodiac rears its many heads, the Avengers must assemble to combat them. But who is behind the group’s return? None other than Thanos, the mad Titan, who has claimed Earth as his own! The Avengers team up with cosmic blockbusters the Guardians of the Galaxy to bring Thanos some cosmically charged pain - but can even these two mighty teams stop Thanos from making Earth into the throneworld of his new empire?

This explosive battle will change one of the Avengers’ lives — forever! Brought to you by Marvel architect Brian Michael Bendis! Collecting Avengers Assemble issues #1 through to 8, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled and with cover artwork by Mark Bagley or special movie cover.

Marvel, hardback, 184 pages, published January 2013

A perfect jumping-on point, featuring the cast of the summer blockbuster - but in Marvel Universe continuity! When the new Zodiac rears its many heads, the Avengers must assemble to combat them. But who is behind the group’s return? None other than Thanos, the mad Titan, who has claimed Earth as his own! The Avengers team up with cosmic blockbusters the Guardians of the Galaxy to bring Thanos some cosmically charged pain - but can even these two mighty teams stop Thanos from making Earth into the throneworld of his new empire?

This explosive battle will change one of the Avengers’ lives — forever! Brought to you by Marvel architect Brian Michael Bendis! Collecting Avengers Assemble issues #1 through to 8, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled and with cover artwork by Mark Bagley.

Marvel, hardback, 184 pages, published January 2013

AvX fall-out: Avengers Academy is closed - indefinitely! And Alchemist, a.k.a. wunderkind industrialist Jeremy Briggs, has offered the students a chance to be normal again - but is there a catch? Who will accept his deal? Years of plot threads explode as your favourite Academy characters face their futures - including the ultimate challenge to the Mettle/Hazmat romance! Can friendships, romances - and the Academy itself - survive?

Plus, because you demanded it: the flag football game between Avengers Academy and the Jean Grey School! Guest-starring the staff and students of Wolverine and The X-Men! Collecting Avengers Academy issues #34 to 39, written by Christos Gage, pencilled by Tom Grummett and Andrea Di Vito, with cover artwork by Giuseppe Camuncoli.

Marvel, hardback, 136 pages, published January 2013

AvX tie-in! Comics legend Walter Simonson is back, taking on the Avengers as they face down the unbelievable, unstoppable might of…the X-Men!? Captain America has declared war on Marvel’s mutants in the face of the Phoenix’s arrival on Earth, but one Avenger must betray the team to fulfil their destiny with the unstoppable cosmic force! And it’s not who you think! Plus: the Red Hulk’s last stand!? And can Hawkeye and Spider-Woman’s budding romance survive the end of the world? Collecting Avengers (2010) #25 to 30, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by Walter Simonson and with cover artwork by Mike Deodato Jr..

Marvel, hardback, 144 pages, published December 2012

Before Steve Rogers took to the front lines as Captain America. Before Bruce Banner began living a deadly double life as the Hulk. Before Ant-Man found a partner in crime-fighting in the Wasp. Before the Vision learned what it meant to be human. Before Luke Cage reclaimed the streets with an iron will and steel-hard skin. Before Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch escaped Magneto’s clutches. Before Thor was worthy to heft the hammer Mjolnir…each of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes walked a long and lonely road — risking everything to earn their place among the hallowed ranks of the Avengers!

Collecting Mythos: Hulk and Captain America; and also Avengers Origins: Ant-Man & The Wasp, Luke Cage, Quicksilver & The Scarlet Witch, Vision and Thor, written by Paul Jenkins, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Mike Benson, Adam Glass, San McKeever, Kyle Higgins, Alec Siegel and Kathryn Immonen, pencilled by Paolo Rivera, Stephanie Hans, Dalibor Talajic, Mirco Pierfederici, Stephane Perger and Al Barrionuevo, with cover artwork by Marko Djurdjevic.

Marvel, paperback, 208 pages, published December 2012

The hammer falls! With the help of legions of disaffected former H.A.M.M.E.R. agents, Norman Osborn has made an epic jailbreak. Now free to rebuild his dark army, Osborn has assembled minions from A.I.M., Hydra and the Hand to take on the Avengers. He’s even got the media on his side, and people are listening. And he has another weapon the Avengers may not be able to beat: the new Dark Avengers. Every bit as powerful and far more evil than the original incarnation, Norman’s new team is dead-set on destroying the Avengers!

Collecting hrou (2010) #16.1 and issues #17 through to 23, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by Neal Adams, Will Conrad and Mike Deodato Jr., with cover artwork by Mike Deodato Jr.

Marvel, paperback, 184 pages, published December 2012

He sacrificed himself to save his adopted daughter, Hope. But now, Cable’s back — with an impossible mission! In a far-flung future, Cable discovered our world reduced to ash because Hope did not survive. With only 24 hours to live, he has returned to the present, hell-bent on destroying those responsible: the Avengers! One man vs. Captain America, Iron Man, Red Hulk, Falcon, Spider-Man and Wolverine…can Cable take down Earth’s Mightiest Heroes - alone - and save the future? The road to Avengers vs. X-Men starts here! Collecting Avengers: X-Sanction #1-4, written by Jeph Loeb, pencilled and with cover artwork by Ed McGuinness.

Marvel, paperback, 112 pages, published December 2012

AvX tie-in! Thor leads a secret team of Avengers on a suicide mission to stop the Phoenix by any means necessary! Who is Minister Marvel, and why has he drawn the Phoenix to the Kree homeworld? The Avengers devise a way to save the Kree, but one man stands in their way: the original Captain Marvel, reborn to unite his people! Can Ms. Marvel and the Protector break free of Minister Marvel’s influence to aid their former companions?

Plus: Can Hawkeye and Black Widow unmask the spy on their team in time to prevent tragedy? And as Hawkeye, Venom and Ant-Man face the Masters of Evil — an army of villains unlike any ever seen before — to save Max Fury, the Shadow Council’s true goal is revealed! Enter the power of the Abyss! Collecting Secret Avengers issues #26 to 32, written by Rick Remender, pencilled by Renato Guedes, Gabriel Hardman & Matteo Scalera, with cover artwork by Arthur Adams.

Marvel, hardback, 160 pages, published November 2012

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) issues #18 to 24 and #24.1, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by Daniel Acuna, Renato Guedes, David Finch & Brandon Peterson, with cover artwork by Daniel Acuna.

Marvel, paperback, 184 pages, published November 2012

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, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by Mike Deodato Jr. and with a cover by Ron Garney.

Marvel, hardback, 168 pages, published November 2012

With the Thunderbolts lost in time, a new group steps in to replace them: the Dark Avengers! Featuring Dark Scarlet Witch, Dark Spider-Man, Trickshot, Ragnarok... and Luke Cage?! But while the T-Bolts battle Dr. Doom in the past for the fate of the future, Cage learns of the Dark Avengers' deadly new mission - and Skaar discovers the team's secret agenda! And when the Dark Avengers' operation sets off what will become known as "the Cataclysm," the situation gets worse as Songbird stumbles onto a conspiracy to destroy the team - and Cage and the T-Bolts, to boot!

Plus: The Thunderbolts finally return to the present and face off with their replacements, but who can they call to knock the Dark Avengers down? Former team-mate Cain Marko, the unstoppable Juggernaut, that's who! Collecting Dark Avengers (2012) issues #175 to 183, written by Jeff Parker, pencilled by Declan Shalvey, Kev Walker and Neil Edwards, featuring cover artwork by Mike Deodato.

Marvel, paperback, 208 pages, published January 2013

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 enrol 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 issues #21 to 28, written by Christos Gage, pencilled by Sean Chen, Tom Raney, Tom Grummett & Karl Moline, with cover artwork by Rodin Esquejo.

Marvel, paperback, 176 pages, published November 2012

One visionary writer. Six superstar artists. Six missions. Six chances to save the world. No time to lose. No margin for error. And no one will ever know — unless they lose. Collecting Secret Avengers issues #16 to 21, written by Warren Ellis, pencilled by Jamie McKelvie, Kev Walker, David Aja, Michael Lark, Alex Maleev & Stuart Immonen, with cover art by John Cassaday.

Marvel, paperback, 144 pages, published October 2012

One team wins. One team loses. But everybody pays! Spinning directly out of the stunning conclusion of AVX, find out what happens next! We can't tell you anything else without spoiling everything! Collecting AvX: Consequences issues #1 to 5, written by Kieron Gillen, pencilled by Tom Raney, Mark Brooks, Steve Kurth, Dale Eaglesham and others, with cover artwork by Patrick Zircher.

Marvel, paperback, 120 pages, published January 2013

The Sub-Mariner has joined the Avengers! And they'll need his superhuman strength and aquatic expertise when they make a shocking discovery beneath the waves of Jamaica Bay, deal with a new Yellowjacket and clash with the unimaginable cosmic power of the Beyonder!

But when the Avengers' time-hopping nemesis Kang the Conqueror returns — a whole Council of Kangs, in fact — can Earth's Mightiest Heroes escape the deadly realm of Limbo, dispatch the threats of the Space Phantom and Growing Man, and triumph over their futuristic foe? And what parts will Ravonna and Immortus play in the battle?

Plus: The Avengers and West Coast team up to uncover a traitor in their midst! Guest-starring the Molecule Man, the Silver Surfer and Freedom Force! Collecting Avengers (1963) #262-269, Avengers Annual (1967) #15 and West Coast Avengers Annual #1, written by Roger Stern, Jim Shooter, Danny Fingeroth & Steve Englehart, pencilled by John Buscema, Steve Ditko & Mark Bright, with cover artwork by John Buscema.

Marvel, paperback, 280 pages, published February 2013

Twin brothers Wiccan and Speed of the Young Avengers are boys without a past. When Wiccan’s powers spiral out of control, the team sets out to find the one person who might help: the Scarlet Witch, who may be the twins’ mother, and whose own uncontrollable powers once almost destroyed the Avengers and nearly wiped out the mutant race.

The Young Avengers’ search will take them across the world and through time, reunite them with friends thought lost and pit them against deadly enemies; it will find them on the run from the Avengers and aligned with the former mutant terrorist Magneto, the Scarlet Witch’s father. And once they find the Scarlet Witch, nothing will ever be the same!

Collecting Avengers: The Children’s Crusade issues #1 to 9, Avengers: The Children’s Crusade — Young Avengers, and also material from Uncanny X-Men (1963) issue #526, written by Allan Heinberg, pencilled by Jim Cheung, Alan Davis and Olivier Coipel, with cover artwork by Jim Cheung.

Marvel, paperback, 248 pages, published October 2012

Fan-favourite Avengers scribe Kurt Busiek’s most epic tale concludes in this star-studded volume! When the time-travelling Kang the Conqueror launches an all-out war against the present day, the entire planet becomes a battlefield — and the Avengers are on the front line! Atlanteans, Deviants, Sentinels and even the Master of the World join the conflagration — but how will the Avengers react when Kang…wins?! Also featuring outer-space action with the 3-D Man! The spawn of Ultron! And an untold tale from the Avengers’ past, as the original team takes on Dr. Doom!

Collecting Avengers (1998) issues #45-56 and #1 1/2, and Avengers: The Ultron Imperative, written by Kurt Busiek, Roger Stern, Roy Thomas & Steve Englehart, pencilled by Manuel Garcia, Kieron Dwyer, Brent Anderson, Ivan Reis, Patrick Zircher, Yanick Paquette, Bruce Timm, John Paul Leon, Paul Smith, Tom Grummett, John Mccrea, Jim Starlin, Pat Olliffe, Jorge Lucas & Klaus Janson, with cover artwork by Andy Kubert.

Marvel, paperback, 416 pages, published October 2012

It’s a marathon of villainy as the Avengers face one powerhouse after another! Ultron wants his wedding to herald the Avengers’ funerals, but he’s only one item on the team’s calendar of criminals to contain! There’s also Graviton and the Grim Reaper — the wrath of a god and the wrath of a godslayer! And two Avengers turn against the team — or do they? Guest-starring the Champions, the Defenders, and lots and lots of ants! Featuring heroes of the Wild West, the Golden Age and the X-books!

Collecting Avengers (1963) issues #157 to 166, written by Gerry Conway and Jim Shooter, pencilled by Don Heck, Sal Buscema, George Pérez, George Tuska and John Byrne, with alternate cover artwork from Jack Kirby and George Pérez.

Marvel, hardback, 184 pages, published October 2012

It’s a marathon of villainy as the Avengers face one powerhouse after another! Ultron wants his wedding to herald the Avengers’ funerals, but he’s only one item on the team’s calendar of criminals to contain! There’s also Graviton and the Grim Reaper — the wrath of a god and the wrath of a godslayer! And two Avengers turn against the team — or do they? Guest-starring the Champions, the Defenders, and lots and lots of ants! Featuring heroes of the Wild West, the Golden Age and the X-books!

Collecting Avengers (1963) issues #157 to 166, written by Gerry Conway and Jim Shooter, pencilled by Don Heck, Sal Buscema, George Pérez, George Tuska and John Byrne, with alternate cover artwork from Jack Kirby and George Pérez.

Marvel, hardback, 184 pages, published October 2012

Captain America has handpicked Hawkeye to take over his covert Avengers squad — as long as the world’s greatest marksman proves he can cut it in the spy game. And with a new leader comes a fresh line-up as Giant-Man, Captain Britain and the original Human Torch join Black Widow, Beast, Valkyrie and Ant-Man in the ranks of Earth’s stealthiest heroes. But Hawkeye draws the line at Cap’s final recruit: the deadly and unpredictable Venom!

Will the quickly assembled team of powerful personalities unite behind the brash bowman? Can the archer lead them safely through their first mission, against the human/synthozoid hybrids known as the Descendants? Or will an Avenger make the ultimate sacrifice on Hawkeye’s watch? Writer Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force, Venom) presents his all-new, all-different Secret Avengers! Collecting Secret Avengers #21.1 & issues #22-25, written by Rick Remender, pencilled by Patrick Zircher & Gabriel Hardman, with cover artwork by Arthur Adams.

Marvel, paperback, 112 pages, published January 2013

A new Black Widow solo adventure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Before Natasha assembles with the Avengers Initiative, see her travel back to her homeland to match wits and fists with a deadly admirer in this hard-hitting espionage adventure set between the events of the Iron Man 2 film and Marvel’s The Avengers! Collecting Marvel’s The Avengers: Black Widow Strikes #1-3 and Tales of Suspense #52, written by Fred Van Lente, pencilled by Wellinton Alves, Renato Arlem, Neil Edwards, Steve Kurth, Ron Lim & Agustin Padilla.

Marvel, paperback, 96 pages, published August 2012

Journey with a select group of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as they embark on a quest of cosmic proportions! When the Celestial Madonna known as Mantis sends out a space-spanning SOS that’s received by the Vision, the Avengers’ resident android gathers an elite squad of heroes — including Thor, Scarlet Witch and Silverclaw — to come to her rescue.

But what happens when the big bad gunning for Mantis turns out to be the nigh-omnipotent (and Death’s main squeeze) Thanos of Titan? Get ready for a galactic-sized dose of stellar excitement, as only Marvel Comics can bring it! Collecting Avengers: Celestial Quest #1-8, written by Steve Englehart, pencilled by Jorge Santamaria & Joe Staton, with cover artwork by Jorge Santamaria.

Marvel, paperback, 216 pages, published September 2012

The first half of Brian Michael Bendis’ radical Avengers revamp is collected in one massive volume! When the Avengers are disassembled by an insane Scarlet Witch, a new and decidedly different team rises to take their place — including Spider-Man, Wolverine and Luke Cage! These New Avengers face down a prison break, the secrets of the Sentry, the menace of the multi-powered Collective and more — and even find time to celebrate the marriage of one of their own. But when a terrible tragedy kicks off a superhuman Civil War, will the newly created team be irrevocably shattered?

Collecting Avengers (1963) #500-503, Avengers Finale, New Avengers (2005) #1-31 and Annual #1, New Avengers And The Fantastic Four #1, Giant-Size Spider-Woman #1, New Avengers: Illuminati (2006) #1, Civil War: The Confession #1, Civil War: The Initiative #1 and New Avengers Most Wanted Files #1, written by Brian Michael Bendis with Warren Ellis, pencilled by David Finch, Steve McNiven, Frank Cho, Mike Deodato Jr., Howard Chaykin, Leinil Francis Yu, Olivier Coipel, Pasqual Ferry, Jim Cheung, Alex Maleev, Dan Jurgens, Rick Mays, Marc Silvestri & more, with a cover by David Finch.

Marvel, hardback, 1208 pages, published September 2012

Breathtaking adventures by the head writer of the hit Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes animated series! Earth’s Mightiest Heroes clash with Earth’s Vilest Villains as the Masters of Evil assemble! It’s might vs. bright when Hulk, Wasp and Hawkeye take on Marvel’s most malicious Mensa member: the Wizard!

Collecting Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes (2011) #4 and material from Marvel Universe Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes #2, written by Chris Yost, pencilled by Scott Wegener, Patrick Scherberger & Ramon Bachs, with cover artwork by Scott Wegener.

Marvel, paperback, 32 pages, published November 2012

The end of an era! They say pride comes before the fall, and this tumultuous tome is proof of that! When longstanding and founding Avenger Hank Pym - in his guise as Yellowjacket - demonstrates reckless behavior in battle, his fellow members schedule a formal court-martial hearing to determine the fate of their emotionally conflicted comrade. Will Yellowjacket triumph over his inner demons - or crumble under the pressure of being an Avenger?

Collecting Avengers (1963) issues #212 to 230, written by Jim Shooter, David Michelinie, Steven Grant and Roger Stern, pencilled by Alan Kupperberg, Bob Hall, Alan Weiss, Don Perlin, Greg Larocque, Mark Bright, Sal Buscema and Al Milgrom, with cover artwork by Al Milgrom.

Marvel, paperback, 432 pages, published August 2012

The new era of Secret Avengers begins here! Enter Captain Britain and Giant-Man, as Hawkeye becomes the new leader! First, Hawkeye and Captain America undertake a mission to the Red Light Nation, a country run by criminals for criminals! Then, the Adaptoids strike — but who are the Descendants? An Avenger will die to find out, as the team literally journeys to the centre of the Earth and discovers a city of evolving automatons!

Hawkeye’s leadership is put to the ultimate test as the beleaguered team tries to stop the final ascension of the Adaptoids, Deathlok Legion, Sentinaughts, Ultravisions, Machine People and more! Plus: A new member joins! A spy in their midst! The lighthouse compromised! And a race is born! Collecting Secret Avengers issue #21.1 and #22 to 25, written by Rick Remender, pencilled by Patrick Zircher and Gabriel Hardman, with a cover by Arthur Adams.

Marvel, hardback, 120 pages, published July 2012

The ties that bind can be the worst kind! The West Coast Avengers fight demons, robots, zombies and more in this collection of eighties extravagan zas! The Grim Reaper wants his brother dead, and Ultron wants the same for his father — leaving the Vision and Scarlet Witch between two bloodlines getting bloodier by the minute! Guest-starring the Rangers and the ever-lovin’, blue-eyed Thing!

Plus: Wonder Man in a role that will surprise you! Collecting West Coast Avengers (1985) issues #1 through #9 and Vision And The Scarlet Witch (1985) #1 to 2, written by Steve Englehart, pencilled by Al Milgrom and Richard Howell, with cover artwork by Al Milgrom.

Marvel, paperback, 296 pages, published July 2012

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes vs. the universe’s ultimate menaces! Faced with alien invaders, the transformation of the entire planet, a gigantic killer crusader and insidious conspiracies, the heroic Avengers not only triumph — but rebuild their operations bigger and better than ever! But are even the Avengers mighty enough to overcome a horde of rampaging Hulks, evil alchemist Diablo and the opening volleys of a vicious war waged from the future — and masterminded by Kang the Conqueror?

Collecting Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet, Maximum Security issues #1 to 3, and Avengers (1998) issues #35 to 44 as well as Annual 2001, written by Kurt Busiek, pencilled by Jerry Ordway, John Romita Jr., Steve Epting, Alan Davis, Manuel Garcia, Ivan Reis & Ian Churchill, with cover artwork by Alan Davis.

Marvel, paperback, 432 pages, published July 2012

The members of Jake Fury's Zodiac were created to wipe out their predecessors, and the West Coast Avengers are next! Hawkeye leads his team into battle -- but as far as Scorpio's concerned, there's only room for one archer, and it's also Hawkeye! Have the Avengers infiltrated Zodiac, or vice versa? Which is deadlier, The Lion or The Tigra? And where does Mockingbird's crisis of conscience fit in?

Plus: The Dead Fly Through Space! Featuring guest appearances by The Shroud and the Silver Surfer! Collecting West Coast Avengers (1985) issues #25-30 and Annual #2, and Avengers Annual (1967) #16, written by Steve Englehart & Tom DeFalco pencilled by Al Milgrom & Bob Hall, with cover artwork by Al Milgrom.


Marvel, hardback, 232 pages, published July 2012

The members of Jake Fury's Zodiac were created to wipe out their predecessors, and the West Coast Avengers are next! Hawkeye leads his team into battle -- but as far as Scorpio's concerned, there's only room for one archer, and it's also Hawkeye! Have the Avengers infiltrated Zodiac, or vice versa? Which is deadlier, The Lion or The Tigra? And where does Mockingbird's crisis of conscience fit in?

Plus: The Dead Fly Through Space! Featuring guest appearances by The Shroud and the Silver Surfer! Collecting West Coast Avengers (1985) issues #25-30 and Annual #2, and Avengers Annual (1967) #16, written by Steve Englehart & Tom DeFalco pencilled by Al Milgrom & Bob Hall, with cover artwork by Al Milgrom.


Marvel, hardback, 232 pages, published July 2012

Face front, action fans! The Marvel TV smash is coming to comics! Jam packed full of huge tales that catch you up on all the action of the hit series. Don’t tell your parents because when Earth’s Deadliest Villains meet Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, no one’s goin’ to bed early! Collecting Marvel Universe Avengers Earth’s Mightiest Heroes issues #1 to 4, written by Chris Yost and pencilled by Adam Dekraker.

Marvel, paperback, 96 pages, published September 2012

Based on the hit animated show on Disney XD, join Captain America, Iron Man & Thor for a rousing adventure featuring daring & destruction in the Mighty Marvel Manner! See if Tony Stark’s Iron Man armour can hold up to the unstoppable fury of Crimson Dynamo! Collecting Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes (2011) #3, material from Marvel Universe Avengers Earth’s Mightiest Heroes #2, written by Christopher Yost, pencilled by Scott Wegener and Patrick Scherberger, with a cover by Khoi Pham.

Marvel, paperback, 32 pages, published September 2012

The perfect introduction to Marvel’s The Avengers movie! All your favorite characters from the film packed into one digest! Meet the incredible cast of the Avengers Initiative: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye! The perfect introduction to Marvel’s The Avengers movie! All your favorite characters from the film packed into one digest! Meet the incredible cast of the Avengers Initiative: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye! Collecting Marvel’s The Avengers: The Avengers Initiative, Captain America & Thor!: Avengers, written by Fred Van Lente,  pencilled and with cover art by Ron Lim.

Marvel, paperback digest, 96 pages, published September 2012

Dr. Henry Pym, the Avengers’ resident scientist, has had many heroic guises — and this Giant-Man-sized collection spotlights them all! From his pre-Avenging days to his various turns as Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath, Yellowjacket and even the Wasp, Dr. Pym has been a nearly constant presence on the Avengers’ roster since the team’s inception. Relive the excitement, the horror and the heartache!

Collecting Tales Of Suspense (1959) #27, #35 and #49; Avengers (1963) #28 and #59-60; West Coast Avengers (1985) #21; Avengers Annual 2001; and Secret Invasion: Requiem, written by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Kurt Busiek & Dan Slott, pencilled by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, John Buscema, Al Milgrom, Ivan Reis & Khoi Pham, with a cover by John Buscema.

Marvel, paperback, 184 pages, published May 2012

The New Avengers are about to face their biggest threat: the revitalized, resurrected and rejuvenated H.A.M.M.E.R. - led by none other than Norman Osborn! What insanity is Osborn about to unleash on the world? And can the Avengers stop his master plan when Osborn unleashes a new squad of Dark Avengers?! Get ready for old-school blockbuster action as the New Avengers’ new line-up charges into action!

And wait until you find out who’s behind the Dark Avengers’ masks! (Actually, wait until the Avengers find out!) As the blistering battle rages, an Avenger leaves the team in defeat, a Dark Avenger just might become a New Avenger, and not everyone makes it out alive! Collecting New Avengers (2010) #16.1 and #17 to 23, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by Neal Adams. Mike Deodato Jr., with cover artwork by Mike Deodato.

Marvel, hardback, 192 pages, published May 2012

“I am the Grandmaster! Never, in a thousand games on a thousand worlds, have I quit the table ere the game was through!”

Marvel’s first miniseries, an event so big it required every hero Earth has! Time and again, the Grandmaster sets heroes against heroes in cosmic games with billions of lives at stake! Daredevil vs. Iron Fist! Captain America vs. Mockingbird! Iron Man vs. She-Hulk! Black Knight vs. Moon Knight! Wolverine vs. Black Panther! Thor vs. Wonder Man!

Plus: Bucky, Mar-Vell, Dracula, Drax, the Green Goblin, the Red Guardian and so many more! Collecting Contest Of Champions #1-3, West Coast Avengers Annual #2 and Avengers Annual (1967) #16, written by Mark Gruenwald, Bill Mantlo, Steven Grant, Steve Englehart & Tom DeFalco, pencilled by John Romita Jr., Al Milgrom & Bob Hall, with a cover by John Romita Jr.

Marvel, paperback, 168 pages, published May 2012

The madness and drama of Fear Itself has taken its toll on the mighty Avengers; now, they must reinvent themselves once more — as the whole world watches! Witness the latest and greatest roster of Avengers in action as they battle the new Dark Avengers - and the combined forces of Hydra, A.I.M., the Hand and H.A.M.M.E.R. - all under the leadership of Norman Osborn!

The summer of the Avengers starts here! Collecting Avengers (2010) issues #18 to 24, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by Daniel Acuna and Renato Guedes, featuring cover artwork by Daniel Acuña.

Marvel, hardback, 168 pages, published May 2012

In an epic spanning from New York to Louisiana to California to Maryland to the Atlantic Ocean, the Avengers are forced into Dr. Doom's latest scheme by the Atlantean Attuma, who wants Earth's Mightiest Heroes to keep Doom from conquering the world -- so HE can conquer it, instead!

Plus: voodoo, mad science and the resurrection of the dead! With guest appearances from throughout Avengers history! Featuring Namor the Sub-Mariner, the Champions of Los Angeles, the Circus of Crime and more!

Collecting Avengers (1963) #150-156 and Annual #6, and Super-Villain Team-Up #9, written by Steve Englehart, Stan Lee, Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter & Bill Mantlo, pencilled by George Perez, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Joe Sinnott, Pablo Marcos & Sal Trapani, with cover artwork by George Perez & Jack Kirby.

Marvel, hardback, 192 pages, published May 2012

Earth's Mightiest Heroes vs. Marvel's Most Wanted and more! The Crisis of the Eighth Day pits The Avengers against the unstoppable force that is The Juggernaut, while Triathlon's first day as an Avenger takes the team South of the Border and back in time thousands of years! And how does the mystery of Madame Masque match the curse of Count Nefaria?

Guest-starring The Thunderbolts, Spider-Man, Captain Marvel and Patsy Walker, The Newly Resurrected Hellcat! Plus: Citizen V, The Crimson Cowl And Scourge! Collecting Avengers (1998) #24-34 And Annual 2000; and also Thunderbolts #42-44, written by Kurt Busiek & Fabian Nicieza, pencilled by George Perez, Stuart Immonen, Paul Ryan, Norm Breyfogle, Richard Howell & Mark Bagley, and with a cover by George Perez.


Marvel, paperback, 408 pages, published April 2012

Cable is back! And he's got just 24 hours to wipe the Avengers from the pages of history! How has Cable been reborn? Where has he been since "Second Coming"? And what dark event has driven him to destroy the Avengers? The answers are just the tip of an iceberg that threatens to smash the Marvel Universe to smithereens!

This crucial story by the creators behind Superman/Batman and Hulk, Jeph Loeb And Ed McGuinness, setting up the status quo-shattering epic AvX! Collecting Avengers: X-Sanction issues #1 to 4, written by Jeph Loeb, pencilled and with cover artwork by Ed McGuinness.

Marvel, hardback, 112 pages, published May 2012

A conflict of star-spanning proportions -- with Earth caught in the crossfire! For those eternal intergalactic enemies, the merciless Kree and the shape-changing Skrulls, have gone to war, and our planet is situated on the front lines! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers, bring about an end to the fighting before humanity becomes a casualty of war? And what good are even a dozen super-powered champions against the vast military machines of two of the great empires of the cosmos?

The key to victory lies with the expatriate Kree Captain Mar-Vell and his human host, honorary Avenger Rick Jones! Featuring the trend-setting artwork of Neal Adams, the Kree/Skrull War is universally acknowledged as one of the finest and most important sagas in the Marvel canon.

Collecting Avengers (1963) issues #89 to 97, written by fan favourite Roy Thomas, pencilled by the big guns of Sal Buscema, Neal Adams and John Buscema; featuring cover artwork by Neal Adams.

Marvel, hardback, 240 pages, published May 2012

All of superstar Mark Millar's Ultimate Avengers sagas, collected in one massive hardback volume!

Captain America goes rogue to learn the truth about the Red Skull, and S.H.I.E.L.D. commissions a new team to bring him in!

A 7-foot-tall biker with a flaming skull has been brutally murdering the rich and powerful, and the White House orders the Avengers to take down the Ghost Rider!

The various vampire clans have united under a charismatic new leader encased in a salvaged Iron Man suit. Can Blade and the Avengers work together to stem the blood-red tide?

Collecting Ultimate Avengers issues #1 to 6, Ultimate Avengers 2 #1 to 6, Ultimate Avengers 3 #1 to 6 and Ultimate Comics Avengers Vs. New Ultimates #1 to 6, written by Mark Millar, pencilled by Carlos Pacheco, Leinil Francis Yu, Steve Dillon & Stephen Segovia, with a cover by Leinil Francis Yu.

Marvel, hardback, 608 pages, published April 2012

It’s twin threats to time and space as campaigns by Kang and the Crown coincide! The Avengers fight the Set-serving Squadron Supreme in a clash between Earths and head for the nineteenth century to keep the West from getting wilder! Continuity questions continue as Kang and Immortus mix it up! Plus: the menace of…President Nelson Rockefeller?! Collecting Avengers (1963) #141-144 and #147-149, written by Steve Englehart, pencilled by George Perez and with covers by Gil Kane & Rich Buckler.

Marvel, hardback, 136 pages, published April 2012

After the Scarlet Witch brings the mutant race to the brink of extinction, The Avengers, X-Men, Young Avengers And X-Factor fight a four-way battle to determine her fate! The X-Men are split down the middle as Cyclops and Wolverine go their separate ways! The seemingly reformed Magneto is caught on video slaughtering anti-mutant activists! Cable returns from the future with Hope -- who just may be the key to the mutant race's survival -- so why does he try to eliminate the Avengers after seemingly sacrificing himself to ensure her safety?

A gruesome discovery in deep space might provide the answer -- even as it pits the X-Men and Avengers against one another in a head-to-head war! Collecting Avengers: The Children's Crusade #7, X-Men: Schism #5, Magneto: Not A Hero #1, X-Men: Second Coming #1, House Of M #8, Avengers: X-Sanction #1 and material from Point One #1. written by Allan Heinberg, Jason Aaron, Skottie Young, Craig Kyle, Chris Yost, Brian Michael Bendis & Jeph Loeb, pencilled by Jim Cheung, Adam Kubert, Clay Mann, David Finch, Olivier Coipel & Ed McGuinness, with a cover by Jim Cheung


Marvel, paperback, 168 pages, published April 2012

It’s a new start for the Academy kids! New students! New staff! New West Coast campus! But when a classic Avenger is murdered, everyone becomes a suspect — and guest-stars Captain America, Luke Cage and Hawkeye...brawl with the student body?! As student turns on student, and students clash with staff, which cast members are trying to shut down the Academy? It’s a surprise revelation that will have your jaw on the floor!

Plus: Reptil’s darkest secret is revealed! And when X-23 joins Avengers Academy, will they survive the experience? Collecting Avengers Academy issues #21 to 26, written by Christos Gage, pencilled by Sean Chen, Tom Raney and Tom Grummett, with cover artwork by Rodin Esquejo.

Marvel, paperback, 144 pages, published May 2012

It’s been said that when there’s no more room left in Hell, the dead will walk the Earth! And that’s just what happens when Earth’s Mightiest Heroes come face-to-face with various hordes of dearly departed heroes and villains! Featuring the original Human Torch, the Swordsman, the Monster of Frankenstein and Count Nefaria — plus more cantankerous cadavers than you can shake an Uru hammer at!

Collecting Avengers (1963) #131-132, #352-354 and Annual #16; Giant-Size Avengers #3; Avengers West Coast #61; and Avengers (1998) #10-11, written by Steve Englehart, Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, Len Kaminski, Tom DeFalco & Kurt Busiek, pencilled by Sal Buscema, M.C. Wyman, Bob Hall, John Romita Jr., Keith Pollard, Marshall Rogers, Jackson Guice, Ron Frenz, Dave Cockrum, Paul Ryan & George Perez, with a cover By Gil Kane.

Marvel, paperback, 256 pages, published April 2012

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes head west! The bigger they are, the harder they hit — and the threats come big, bigger and biggest in this collection of the West Coast Avengers’ early victories against Graviton, Goliath and Maelstrom! Featuring multiple Avengers from multiple rosters! And who was the West Coast Avengers’ real first recruit? Find out here!

Collecting West Coast Avengers (1984) #1-4, Iron Man Annual #7, Avengers (1963) #250 — plus material from Avengers (1963) #239, #243-244 and #246; and Avengers West Coast #100, written by Roger Stern & Bob Harras, pencilled by Bob Hall, Luke McDonnell, Al Milgrom, Carmine Infantino & Don Hudson, with a cover By Bob Hall.

Marvel, paperback, 208 pages, published April 2012

The arrowed Avenger returns! When a stranger lies dead at the Avengers’ doorstep, Hawkeye won’t let his world be implicated in a grisly murder. But what seems to be a simple killing gives way to a gruesome conspiracy — one Hawkeye can’t walk away from — and one that involves…the Trapster?!

Jen Van Meter (Black Cat) and Roger Robinson (Batman: Gotham Knights) bring Hawkeye with a vengeance! Plus: Hank Pym and the students of Avengers Academy leave the school behind for a mystery too fantastic to believe! Collecting Avengers: Solo #1-5, written by Jen Van Meter & Jim McCann, pencilled by Roger Robinson & Clayton Henry, with a cover By John Tyler Christopher.

Marvel, paperback, 136 pages, published April 2012

Avengers origins, updated and re-imagined! It’s a fully painted retelling of the earliest days of the gamma-powered Hulk! Witness Steve Rogers’ transformation from a weakling with a heart of steel into Captain America! Revisit the unlikely courtship of the astonishing Ant-Man and the winsome Wasp! Can a lifetime of good deeds make up for Luke Cage’s years spent on the other side of the law?

See Pietro and Wanda Maximoff grow from children on the run to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Tasked with destroying the Avengers, the android Vision must defy his creator. And finally, join Thor for a timeless family drama played out against a cosmic backdrop.

Collecting Mythos: Hulk and Captain America; and Avengers Origins: Ant-Man & The Wasp, Luke Cage, Quicksilver & The Scarlet Witch, Vision and Thor, written by Paul Jenkins, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Adam Glass, Mike Benson, Sean Mckeever, Kathryn Immonen & Kyle Higgins, pencilled by Paolo Rivera, Stephanie Hans, Dalibor Talajic, Mirco Pierfederici, Al Barrionuevo & Stephane Perger, with a over By Marko Djurdjevic.

Marvel, hardback, 208 pages, published April 2012

Spider-Man battles the Lizard alone - and fights alongside the Mighty Avengers! First, Dr. Curt Connors lures Peter Parker and J. Jonah Jameson deep into the Florida Everglades in a retelling of Spider-Man’s inaugural encounter with the Lizard! Then, when Dr. Connors reverts to his reptilian alter ego, only Peter can help. But does even Spider-Man stand a chance against every reptile in New York City?

Plus: The Wrecker, the U-Foes and the Juggernaut all hate the Avengers. Can our heroes survive the onslaught when these vicious villains join forces? And when villains challenge the Norse Gods, the Avengers come to the aid of their teammate, the Mighty Thor — and mortals and gods alike face Ragnarok!

Collecting Marvel Age Spider-Man #5, Marvel Adventures The Avengers #8 and #15, and Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #16, written by Daniel Quantz, Tony Bedard, Zeb Wells & Jeff Parker, pencilled by Jonboy Meyers, Shannon Gallant, Patrick Scherberger & Cafu, with a cover by Mark Brooks.

Marvel, paperback, 96 pages, published June 2012

The West Coast Avengers find themselves flung throughout time in this classic tale featuring everything from Marvel’s Wild West to ancient Egyptian despots! Witness the “Wackos” as they find themselves face-to-face with such legends as the Two-Gun Kid, the Phantom Rider and the Rawhide Kid — along with the time-tossed villainy of Rama-Tut and Immortus.

With the Fantastic Four and Dr. Strange along for the ride, what other help could the West Coasters need to set things straight? How about Marvel’s modern-day Western heroes, the Texas Rangers! Collecting West Coast Avengers (1985) #17-24, Fantastic Four (1961) #19 and Doctor Strange (1974) #53, written by Steve Englehart, Stan Lee & Roger Stern, pencilled by Al Milgrom, Jack Kirby, Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin, with cover artwork by Al Milgrom.

Marvel, hardback, 240 pages, published March 2012

Gear up for the Avengers movie with these official, in-continuity stories! First, it’s an expanded re-imagining of the original Iron Man, featuring bonus scenes not in the movie! Next, what happened between the events of Iron Man and Iron Man 2? How did Tony Stark put a new chapter in the history books, and break and rewrite all the rules?

Then, it’s Black Widow, Nick Fury and Agent Coulson in espionage action! And finally, Steve Rogers was the inspiration for millions during WWII — but where did he get his inspiration? How did he meet his best friend, “Bucky” Barnes? And what set him on the path to becoming Captain America, the First Avenger?

Collecting Iron Man: I Am Iron Man! #1-2, Iron Man 2: Public Identity #1-3, Iron Man 2: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Captain America: First Vengeance #1-4, written by Peter David, Christos Gage, Joe Casey, Justin Theroux & Fred Van Lente, pencilled by Sean Chen, Hugo Petrus, Barry Kitson, Ron Lim, Timothy Green Ii, Felix Ruiz, Matt Camp, Luke Ross, Neil Edwards, Javi Fernandez & Rich Elson, with a cover By Charlie Wen & Paolo Rivera.

Marvel, paperback, 256 pages, published March 2012

A new, prose retelling of the history of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes — as told by the team members themselves! Written by Avengers and New Avengers scribe Brian Michael Bendis — and featuring illustrations by all-time great Avengers artists including Jack Kirby, Neal Adams, John Buscema and more. Collecting the backup features from Avengers (2010) #1-12 and New Avengers (2010) #1-11, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by Jack Kirby, Neal Adams, John Buscema & Various, with a cover By Arthur Adams.

Marvel, paperback, 120 pages, published March 2012

Brian Michael Bendis brings the Avengers out of the darkness and into a new Heroic Age! Recent events have sundered Iron Man, Thor and Captain America’s long friendship. But when unstable magics cast the heroes-at-odds into the scattered Nine Realms, they quickly realize the world is not how it should be. Can they come together and put it right?

Then, as the three heroes reassemble the Avengers, Kang returns from the future bearing ill tidings of a force so powerful even he can’t conquer it! Plus: When the forces of evil begin literally dropping out of the sky, and even Marvel’s master mystics are powerless to stop them, Luke Cage and his New Avengers must step up!

Collecting Avengers (2010) issues #1 to 6, Avengers Prime #1 to 5 and New Avengers (2010) #1 to 6, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by John Romita Jr., Alan Davis and Stuart Immonen, with a movie themed cover.

Marvel, hardback, 448 pages, published March 2012

Brian Michael Bendis brings the Avengers out of the darkness and into a new Heroic Age! Recent events have sundered Iron Man, Thor and Captain America’s long friendship. But when unstable magics cast the heroes-at-odds into the scattered Nine Realms, they quickly realize the world is not how it should be. Can they come together and put it right?

Then, as the three heroes reassemble the Avengers, Kang returns from the future bearing ill tidings of a force so powerful even he can’t conquer it! Plus: When the forces of evil begin literally dropping out of the sky, and even Marvel’s master mystics are powerless to stop them, Luke Cage and his New Avengers must step up!

Collecting Avengers (2010) issues #1 to 6, Avengers Prime #1 to 5 and New Avengers (2010) #1 to 6, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by John Romita Jr., Alan Davis and Stuart Immonen, with a cover by John Romita Jr.

Marvel, hardback, 448 pages, published March 2012

Warren Ellis pens six standalone tales that plunge the Secret Avengers into a world of underground black-ops insanity they could never have imagined! A forgotten underground metropolis, Yugoslavian bio-terror, a world-threatening bomb from a broken universe, an ancient and terrible threat mined by drug lords, a time-travel adventure to save the team, and a dangerous investigation into the offices of O*N*E — can the Secret Avengers triumph over the hidden horrors of the world? Collecting Secret Avengers #16-21, written by Warren Ellis, pencilled by Jamie McKelvie, Kev Walker, David Aja, Michael Lark, Alex Maleev & Mike Deodato Jr., with a cover By John Cassaday.

Marvel, hardback, 144 pages, published March 2012

Save the world, destroy the world -- it's all the same to him! When a flawed demigod decides it's his destiny to perfect the universe, it will take the combined might of the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop him! Plus: Earth's Mightiest Heroes face additional endangerment from aliens, Atlanteans and automatons! Guest-starring Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Dr. Strange and more!

Collecting Avengers (1963) issues #167-168 and #170-177; and Thor Annual #6, written by Jim Shooter, Bill Mantlo and David Michelinie, pencilled by George Perez, Sal Buscema and Dave Wenzel, with covers By John Romita Jr. and George Perez.

Marvel, paperback, 240 pages, published March 2012

Exploding from the pages of New Avengers! It's the tail end of the fabulous fifties. Nick Fury and his newly minted Avengers team roar into their secret mission, hunting down Nazi super villains -- men and women relentlessly preparing to unleash hell on a troubled world barely holding on to peace -- only to learn the Avengers have what appears to be serious competition in their manhunt for these escaped ubermenschen- when their mission is suddenly compromised by interference from an unlikely source. Collecting Avengers 1959 #1-5, written, pencilled and with cover art by Howard Chaykin.

Marvel, paperback, 120 pages, published March 2012

The Mighty Thor! Captain America! The Invincible Iron Man! Alone, each one of these champions is a legend throughout the Marvel Universe. But together, they make up the Avengers' big three! Witness how this triumphant trio justifies their status as the three greatest among Earth's Mightiest Heroes in adventures that span from Avengers Mansion to Asgard, with the time-tossed tale the Terminatrix Objective thrown in for good measure!

Collecting Captain America (1968) #176; Avengers (1963) #150-151, #215-216 And #224; Avengers: The Terminatrix Objective #1-4; Avengers (1998) #21; and Thor (1998) #81, written by Steve Englehart, Stan Lee, Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter, Alan Zelenetz, Mark Gruenwald, Kurt Busiek, Michael Avon Oeming & Daniel Berman, pencilled by Sal Buscema, George Perez, Jack Kirby, Alan Weiss, Mark Bright, Mike Gustovich & Andrea DiVito, with a cover by Jack Kirby.

Marvel, paperback, 264 pages, published February 2012

The West Coast branch of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes faces one villainous threat after another without letup! From walking natural disasters Vibro and Hydro-Man to longstanding Avengers villains the Grim Reaper and Ultron, the outlook is bleak for our favuorite Wackos! A silver lining appears when Julia Carpenter, the second Spider-Woman, joins the team - but will her presence be enough to re-energize the West Coast Avengers?

Collecting Avengers West Coast issues #58 to 59 and #63 to 75, written by Fabian Nicieza, Danny Fingeroth, Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas and Terry Kavanagh, pencilled by Tom Morgan, Gary Hartle, Brad Vancata, Paul Ryan, Chris Wozniak, Rick Levins, Steven Butler, Dave Ross, George Freeman and Herb Trimpe, with cover artwork by Tom Morgan.

Marvel, paperback, 368 pages, published June 2012

Kurt Busiek and George Pèrez continue their defining run! When you're an Avenger, you're one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes -- the first line of defense against the dangers no conventional foe could halt. Threats including the Thunderbolts, Dominex, Lord Templar, Pagan and the Wrecking Crew! But not even the Avengers could prepare for a gruesome discovery in Slorenia: Every man, woman and child dead, eliminated with the cold precision of a machine.

And out of the flaming remants of this tiny Baltic state comes a message from its murderer: Ultron has returned! Never before has he been this deadly, as he stands on the brink of committing global genocide and rebuilding earth in his own robotic image. Our only hope is a desperate strike on Slorenia led by the Avengers. But will it be in time?

Collecting Avengers (1998) #12-23, #0 and Annual '99; and also  Avengers (1998) #1 Rough Cut, written by Kurt Busiek, Jerry Ordway & John Francis Moore, pencilled by George Perez, Jerry Ordway, Stuart Immonen & Leonardo Manco, with a cover by George Perez.

Marvel, paperback, 432 pages, published February 2012

The year is 1959. Under presidential orders, Nick Fury assembles the first Avengers: Victor Creed. Namora. Kraven the Hunter. Dominic Fortune. Silver Sable. Ulysses Bloodstone. Their mission? Stop the rise of the Red Skull's Fourth Reich -- or die trying.

In the present day, Luke Cage's New Avengers are settling in to life at Avengers Mansion. But as the team begins to gel, Norman Osborn's HAMMER is secretly rebuilding. Stopping these bad guys will test the New Avengers with death and betrayal -- and bring a startling revelation regarding Nick Fury and his 1959 Avengers Initiative.

Collecting New Avengers (2010) issues #7 to 13, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by Stuart Immonen, Daniel Acua, Mike Deodato and Howard Chaykin, with cover artwork by Stuart Immonen.

Marvel, paperback, 168 pages, published February 2012

The Avenging Archer takes the stage in a collection of enough sensational solo adventures to fill anyone’s quiver! First, watch out as Hawkeye encounters a genetically engineered monstrosity created by the insidious Secret Empire. But will this feral fiend prove to be friend or foe? Then, roll with the punches as Hawkeye gets battered by Batroc, assaulted by Oddball and trounced by the Taskmaster — all in a single thrilling one-shot. Finally, duck for cover when Hawkeye participates in a rocky three-part reunion!

Ready, aim, fire - this Marvelous masterpiece hits the mark! Collecting Hawkeye (1994) #1-4, Hawkeye: Earth’s Mightiest Marksman and material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #159-161, written by Chuck Dixon, Tom Defalco & Nel Yomtov, pencilled by Scott Kolins, Jeff Johnson, Dave Ross, Mark Bagley & Gerald Decaire, with covers by Scott Kolins & Darick Robertson.

Marvel, hardback, 168 pages, published February 2012

Redefining the origin of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Iron Man, Thor, Ant-Man and the Wasp -- individually, each has the power to fight injustice and protect the innocent. But even the strongest heroes can only do so much when they stand alone. When the mischief god Loki uses the rampaging Hulk as his pawn of destruction in his bid to escape exile, it's up to Earth's best and brightest to stand together and stop him! The adventures of the Avengers echo throughout history, and it all begins here! Collecting Avengers: The Origin #1-5, written by Joe Casey, pencilled and with cover artwork by Phil Noto.

Marvel, paperback, 120 pages, published February 2012

The battling bowman’s best! The Ace Archer of the Avengers in some of his sharpest adventures! His beginnings as a malfeasant marksman! His solo stand against X-Men adversary Deathbird! Plus: double-costumed debuts for Hawkeye’s future bride Bobbi Morse, a.k.a. Agent 19, and the couple’s whirlwind romance in Hawkeye’s first miniseries! Guest-starring the Black Widow, Spider-Man and more!

Collecting Hawkeye (1983) #1-4, Tales Of Suspense (1959) #57, Marvel Super Action #1, Avengers (1963) #189 and Marvel Team-Up (1972) #95, written by Mark Gruenwald, Stan Lee, Mike Friedrich, Steven Grant, David Michelinie & Roger Stern, pencilled by Mark Gruenwald, Don Heck, George Evans, John Byrne & Jimmy Janes, with a cover by Mark Gruenwald.

Marvel, paperback, 192 pages, published February 2012

The newest instalment of the Official Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-in comics is here just in time for Marvel's The Avengers movie! How will S.H.I.E.L.D. maintain the status quo in a world full of gamma-powered rage monsters, hammer-wielding gods and men in iron suits? What exactly is the Avengers Initiative? If you thought you knew everything there was to know about director Nick Fury and the elusive agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- think again! Collecting Marvel's The Avengers Prelude #1 to 4, written by Chris Yost & Eric Pearson, pencilled by Luke Ross & Daniel Hdr.


Marvel, paperback, 96 pages, published May 2012

Derring-do and high adventure galore fill the pages of this fun-filled romp! Arrows fly and swords clash in these thrilling tales from your favourite Avengers’ solo files. Starring Hawkeye — and featuring the Black Knight, Moon Knight, Monica Rambeau, the Scarlet Witch, the Black Widow and more!

Collecting Solo Avengers #1-10, written by Tom DeFalco, Roger Stern, Dennis Mallonee, Dan Mishkin, Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, Mike W. Barr, J.M. DeMatteis, D.G. Chichester & Margaret Clark, pencilled by Mark Bright, Jim Lee, Kieron Dwyer, Bob Hall, Ron Lim, Paul Ryan, John Ridgway, Tom Grindberg, Jackson Guice, Larry Alexander, June Brigman & Lee Weeks, with a cover by Butch Guice.

Marvel, paperback, 240 pages, published January 2012

One of the greatest secrets in Marvel history is laid bare — and it just may re-ignite the Civil War between Tony Stark and Steve Rogers! The Illuminati thought their days as the world’s protectors were over — until the Hood escaped from prison and embarked on a quest to gather the all-powerful Infinity Gems, which the super-secret brain trust had taken responsibility for safeguarding.

Now, Iron Man, Professor X, Mr. Fantastic, the Sub-Mariner, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt will face a reckoning like never before when Steve Rogers learns of their years-long subterfuge. Will even the combined might of the Avengers, New Avengers, Secret Avengers and Illuminati be enough to take down a cosmically powered Hood? And did somebody say “Thanos”?

Plus: What is the mystery of the Spaceknight? Collecting Avengers (2010) issues #7 to 12 and #12.1, written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencilled by John Romita Jr. and Bryan Hitch, with cover artwork by John Romita Jr.

Marvel, paperback, 176 pages, published January 2012

The return of Giant-Man - and Korvac! Academy headmaster Hank Pym once more embraces his classic identity of Giant-Man - but can he bring his former wife, the original Wasp, back from the dead? Meanwhile, when Academy students Hazmat, Veil and Striker discover an Internet video of super villain the Hood torturing their instructor Tigra, will their shocking act of vengeance get them all expelled?

And when Michael Korvac - the insanely powerful adversary who once nearly killed the Avengers - makes his shocking comeback, not even they can subdue the powerful demigod! It’s resurrections, returns and revenge as five troubled teenagers must face their futures and take on one of the greatest threats to ever face Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!

Collecting Avengers Academy issues #7 to 13, written by Christos Gage, pencilled by Mike McKone, Sean Chen and Tom Raney, with cover artwork by Mike McKone.

Marvel, paperback, 168 pages, published January 2011

The island of Genosha has been a powderkeg since the X-Men overthrew its anti-mutant regime, and it’s finally erupted into full-scale civil war! The president asks Professor X to mediate peace between human and mutant, but the situation is inflamed when Magneto’s treacherous Acolyte Fabian Cortez makes a bid for power by kidnapping Luna, daughter of the Avengers’ Quicksilver and Crystal — and Magneto’s granddaughter!

The X-Men and Avengers head for Genosha — but the situation spirals out of control when Magneto’s right-hand man, Exodus, arrives looking to kill Cortez! Can even the X-Men and Avengers combined bring peace to a nation at war, defeat two madmen and save a child caught in the middle? Plus: the secret origin of Exodus and his twisted ties to the Avengers’ Black Knight!

Collecting Avengers (1963) #368-369, X-Men (1991) #26, Avengers West Coast #101, Uncanny X-Men (1963) #307 and Black Knight: Exodus, written by Bob Harras, Fabian Nicieza, Roy Thomas, Scott Lobdell & Ben Raab, pencilled by Steve Epting, Andy Kubert, Dave Ross, John Romita Jr., Jan Duursema & Jim Cheung, with  covers by Andy Kubert & Steve Epting.

Marvel, hardback, 208 pages, published January 2012

The island of Genosha has been a powderkeg since the X-Men overthrew its anti-mutant regime, and it’s finally erupted into full-scale civil war! The president asks Professor X to mediate peace between human and mutant, but the situation is inflamed when Magneto’s treacherous Acolyte Fabian Cortez makes a bid for power by kidnapping Luna, daughter of the Avengers’ Quicksilver and Crystal — and Magneto’s granddaughter!

The X-Men and Avengers head for Genosha — but the situation spirals out of control when Magneto’s right-hand man, Exodus, arrives looking to kill Cortez! Can even the X-Men and Avengers combined bring peace to a nation at war, defeat two madmen and save a child caught in the middle? Plus: the secret origin of Exodus and his twisted ties to the Avengers’ Black Knight!

Collecting Avengers (1963) #368-369, X-Men (1991) #26, Avengers West Coast #101, Uncanny X-Men (1963) #307 and Black Knight: Exodus, written by Bob Harras, Fabian Nicieza, Roy Thomas, Scott Lobdell & Ben Raab, pencilled by Steve Epting, Andy Kubert, Dave Ross, John Romita Jr., Jan Duursema & Jim Cheung, with  covers by Andy Kubert & Steve Epting.

Marvel, hardback, 208 pages, published January 2012

The Avengers -- once assembled, few enemies could overcome their combined might. But how did five disparate heroes form such a legendary group? Learn how the fledgling Avengers dealt with the Masters of Evil, Kang the Conqueror and more before bolstering their ranks with hot-tempered archer Hawkeye, mysterious warrior monarch Black Panther and the strange android the Vision.

But with the Panther juggling his kingly duties, Vision striving for public acceptance and Goliath descending into madness, could these heroes stay together long enough to defeat the agents of A.I.M., the Circus of Crime and the Super-Adaptoid? Paying reverence to the original Avengers mythos, Joe Casey and artists Scott Kolins and Will Rosado reveal new stories of the group's earliest trials and triumphs, presented in a thoroughly modern light.

Collecting Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes #1 to 8 and Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes II issues #1 to 8, written by Joe Casey, pencilled by Scott Kolins and William Rosado, with cover artwork by Scott Kolins.

Marvel, paperback, 376 pages, published March 2012

Powerful pawns in a game of gods! Captain America vs. the Sub-Mariner! Thor vs. the Hulk! The Swordsman vs. the Valkyrie! These and other matches comprised the Silver Age’s most sensational clash of costumed champions - but whoever wins the war, Dormammu and Loki are prepared to make Earth the loser! Collecting Avengers (1963) #115-118 and Defenders (1972) #8-11, written by Steve Englehart, pencilled by Bob Brown & Sal Buscema, with a cover by John Romita.

Marvel, paperback, 136 pages, published December 2011 (new edition)

One of the nineties' most notorious narratives! It was a day unlike any other, but in which timeline? Warriors from the future and secrets from the past abound when Kang the Conqueror appears to set the Avengers and Force Works against each other in a game for a prize no one can imagine! Starring Iron Man, War Machine, Crystal and Quicksilver, Hawkeye and the Black Widow, Hercules, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch, Dr. Doom, and more!

Collecting Avengers (1963) issues #390-395, Avengers: The Crossing, Avengers: Timeslide, Iron Man (1968) #319-325, Force Works #16-22, War Machine (1994) #20-25 and Age Of Innocence: The Rebirth Of Iron Man, written by Bob Harras, Terry Kavanagh, Ben Raab, Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, pencilled by various and with alternate covers by Patrick Scherberger & Mike Deodato.

Marvel, hardback, 792 pages, published May 2012

It’s the greatest heroes of the left coast! Hawkeye! Mockingbird! Tigra! The Thing! Wonder Man! Iron Man! Hank Pym! Firebird! See these unlikely allies take on the quirky and deadly threats of Graviton, Headlok, the Griffin, Razorfist, Zzzax, Master Pandemonium, Whirlwind and more! Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Cat People!

Collecting West Coast Avengers (1985) issues  #10 to 16 and Annual #1, plus Avengers Annual #15, Written by Steve Englehart, Mark Bright & Danny Fingeroth, pencilled by Al Milgrom, Mark Bright & Steve Ditko; features covers by Al Milgrom & Alex Saviuk.

Marvel, hardback, 248 pages, published December 2011

It’s the greatest heroes of the left coast! Hawkeye! Mockingbird! Tigra! The Thing! Wonder Man! Iron Man! Hank Pym! Firebird! See these unlikely allies take on the quirky and deadly threats of Graviton, Headlok, the Griffin, Razorfist, Zzzax, Master Pandemonium, Whirlwind and more! Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Cat People!

Collecting West Coast Avengers (1985) issues  #10 to 16 and Annual #1, plus Avengers Annual #15, Written by Steve Englehart, Mark Bright & Danny Fingeroth, pencilled by Al Milgrom, Mark Bright & Steve Ditko; features covers by Al Milgrom & Alex Saviuk.

Marvel, hardback, 248 pages, published December 2011

The Mad Thinker has taken over Iron Man's armour, forcing Hawkeye to team up with Tony Stark to bring down the most sophisticated and deadly weapon in the world! Meanwhile, the lovely and lethal Black Widow must protect a secretive mystery man from the world's greatest assassins!

Then, join three of Earth's Mightiest Heroes on a quest unlike any other: Hawkeye, Ant-Man and Captain America think they have a day off from Avengers' duty, but unseen dangers wait for them at Manhattan's Museum of Natural History. And on Asgard, Odin decides to have a little fun and switches up his sons' weapons. Is Loki worthy of Thor's hammer?

Also featuring the villainy of Ultron and the Leader! Collecting Super Heroes issues # 17 and #19, and Marvel Adventures Avengers #1 to 2, written by Paul Tobin, Eugene Son, Joe Caramagna and Jeff Parker, pencilled by Ronan Cliquet, Wes Craig, Kevin Sharpe and Manuel Garcia, with cover artwork by Aaron Lopresti.

Marvel, paperback, 96 pages, published March 2012

One of the nineties' most notorious narratives! It was a day unlike any other, but in which timeline? Warriors from the future and secrets from the past abound when Kang the Conqueror appears to set the Avengers and Force Works against each other in a game for a prize no one can imagine! Starring Iron Man, War Machine, Crystal and Quicksilver, Hawkeye and the Black Widow, Hercules, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch, Dr. Doom, and more!

Collecting Avengers (1963) issues #390-395, Avengers: The Crossing, Avengers: Timeslide, Iron Man (1968) #319-325, Force Works #16-22, War Machine (1994) #20-25 and Age Of Innocence: The Rebirth Of Iron Man, written by Bob Harras, Terry Kavanagh, Ben Raab, Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, pencilled by various and with alternate covers by Patrick Scherberger & Mike Deodato.

Marvel, hardback, 792 pages, published May 2012

Through the years, the Avengers have always found a way to reach victory — no matter the odds, no matter the sacrifice. But now, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes face a different kind of menace. A menace so great, it has made allies out of sworn enemies. This seemingly unconquerable enemy is…the future!

Seven time-lost Avengers — plucked from the past, present and future — must protect their long-time ally Rick Jones from death at the hands of Immortus, the Master of Time. To learn why Rick has been targeted for elimination, the Avengers join forces with Kang the Conqueror — one of the team’s deadliest, most implacable foes — in a cosmic battle that stretches from the Old West to the End of Time.

And in so doing, they discover they’re fighting not just for one life, but for the very destiny of mankind — against a greater foe than they could have possibly imagined. Collecting Avengers Forever issues #1 to 12, written by Kurt Busiek & Roger Stern, pencilled and with cover artwork by Carlos Pacheco.

Marvel, paperback, 328 pages, published November 2011