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Doctor Doom Epic Collection: Enter...Doctor Doom
Author Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
Illustrated by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko
Cover Design or Artwork by Jack Kirby
Paperback
$54.99 US
Marvel | Marvel Universe
6.61"W x 10.19"H x 0.72"D | 28 oz | 16 per carton
On sale Nov 11, 2025 | 488 Pages | 9781302966126
Rated T
FOC Aug 25, 2025 | Catalog July 2025

Doctor Doom is one of the most monumental villains in comic book history, and this Epic Collection features his early appearances that cemented him as an icon!

The greatest comic-book villain of all gets his own Epic Collection at last — beginning with the Latverian monarch’s first battle with his accursed enemies, the Fantastic Four! Discover the truth behind Victor Von Doom’s bitter rivalry with Reed Richards and watch as he unfolds plot after plot to destroy the FF! Doom forges a powerful alliance with Namor, the Sub-Mariner, steals the Power Cosmic from the Silver Surfer and sets his sights on world domination! But the Fantastic Four aren’t the only heroes standing in Doom’s way: He’ll also have early encounters with Spider-Man, Daredevil, Ant-Man and the Avengers! Plus: a villainous clash with the master of alchemy, Diablo — with the fate of Victor’s childhood friend, Valeria, at stake!

COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 5-6, 10, 16-17, 23, 39-40, 57-60, 73; Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 2-3; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 5; Avengers (1963) 25; Daredevil (1964) 37-38; Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) 20

Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Strangers Among Us
Author David Quinn, Marvel Various
Illustrated by Melvin Rubi, Max Douglas
Cover Design or Artwork by Jim Hoston
Paperback
$54.99 US
Marvel | Marvel Universe
6.64"W x 10.17"H x 0.7"D | 28 oz | 16 per carton
On sale Nov 11, 2025 | 472 Pages | 9781302965174
Rated T
FOC Sep 1, 2025 | Catalog August 2025

The classic solo adventures of Doctor Strange continue, with some of the wildest twist and turns you can imagine!

The masked mystery magician known as Strange tests his sorcery against Doctor Doom in a duel for the Oculus! But what is the connection between Strange and Dr. Vincent Stevens? After Morbius tracks down Strange to his new Sanctum Sanctorum, the Midnight Sons confront him over his bungling of Salome. And Clea makes her spellbinding return, needing the help of Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme — but which one? Strange tries to persuade Dr. Stevens to merge with him, but then sets his sights on Polaris of X-Factor! Meanwhile, Dr. Stevens possesses the Hulk, and Rick Jones must play exorcist! But will the weirdest bond of all be between Strange and the Aetheric Sword? And will Dormammu succeed in luring Clea back to the Dark Dimension?

COLLECTING: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) 62-75; Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Annual (1992) 4; Midnight Sons Unlimited (1993) 6

Micronauts Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years - This Battlefield, Earth
Author Bill Mantlo
Illustrated by Gil Kane, Butch Guice, Keith Giffen
Cover Design or Artwork by Al Milgrom
Paperback
$54.99 US
Marvel | Licensed Publishing
6.61"W x 10.19"H x 0.72"D | 28 oz | 16 per carton
On sale Nov 11, 2025 | 488 Pages | 9781302960629
Rated T
FOC Sep 1, 2025 | Catalog August 2025

The 70s sci-fi cult classic by Bill Mantlo returns, collected in paperback for the very first time!

The original adventures of the Micronauts in the Marvel Universe continue! In this volume, they return to Earth only to find themselves in the X-Men’s Danger Room with the killer metamorph Huntarr in hot pursuit. Their adventures on our world will take them to unexpected places, including a comic book store and into battle against Doctor Doom. And when an exploit with the Wasp leaves half the team seemingly lost, the killer Computrex and rotting Professor Prometheus may just finish off the rest of our heroes. Meanwhile, back on Homeworld, the corrupt Prince Argon closes his grasp on power and with it the rebel Lady Slug. When the Micronauts are drawn back to Homeworld to battle Argon, a shocking revelation leaves them unprepared for the fight ahead.

COLLECTING: MICRONAUTS (1979) #36-50

Spider-Girl Modern Era Epic Collection: Family Ties
By Tom DeFalco and Pat Olliffe
Illustrated by Pat Olliffe and Ron Frenz
Cover Design or Artwork by Ron Frenz
Paperback–
Paperback
$49.99
Available on Nov 18, 2025 | 400 Pages

In an alternate future, the daughter of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson carries on her father’s tradition of heroism…as Spider-Girl!

When an old enemy returns to destroy the Fantastic Five, Spider-Girl must join the children of the original FF on the last line of defense as the truth behind what happened to Sue Richards is revealed! Normie Osborn confronts Phil Urich, because the time has come for a new Green Goblin — but what are their plans to exploit the Venom Symbiote? And thanks to the man called Kaine, Spider-Girl has seen the future — and knows that she is destined to die at the hands of a Scrier! Will Felicity Hardy’s unexpected return as the Scarlet Spider help save Spider-Girl? Or will it doom her? And when the original Hobgoblin returns, Mayday goes back in black — and Spider-Man joins Spider-Girl for one last super-battle!

COLLECTING: Spider-Girl (1998) 85-100, Spider-Man Family (2005) 1

Aliens Epic Collection: The Original Years Vol. 3
By Steven Grant and Ian Edginton
Illustrated by Christopher Taylor and Will Simpson
Cover Design or Artwork by Killian Plunkett
Paperback–
Paperback
$54.99
Available on Nov 18, 2025 | 472 Pages

The Epic Collection series of classic ALIEN comics continues!

An elite team of Space Marines takes the fight to the Aliens across the galaxy! Meanwhile, Professor Ernst Kleist has achieved the impossible: He has genetically engineered powerful, obedient Aliens. But the horror of nature is dwarfed by the terror of the man toying with it! And he isn’t the only one carrying out experiments on the Aliens: Colonel Doctor Paul Church, head of the space station Innominata, is determined to find out what makes them tick — and he’s using Colonial Marines as bait. But the U.S. government doesn’t like what it’s hearing, and they send an investigator empowered to get the truth — any way he can! Plus: more tales of Alien horror!

COLLECTING: Alien 3 (1992) 1-3, Aliens: Space Marines (1992) 1-12, Aliens: Rogue (1993) 1-4, Aliens: Labyrinth (1993) 1-4; material from Dark Horse Comics (1992) 3-5, 11-13; Previews (1993) 1-12; Previews (1994) 1; Aliens Magazine (1992) 9-12

THUNDERBOLTS EPIC COLLECTION: REDEMPTION TPB

Volume #4 in the Thunderbolts Epic Collections

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA & KURT BUSIEK

Penciled by MARK BAGLEY, PATCH ZIRCHER, GEORGE PÉREZ & CHARLES ADLARD

Cover by MARK BAGLEY

The Thunderbolts face the Avengers — with Hawkeye in the middle!

As Wonder Man and Black Widow drop by, could this be a warmup for a full-on Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover? You betcha! But even the combined forces of the T-Bolts and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will have their hands full with the powerhouse that is Count Nefaria, master of ionic energy! And even before they can confront the Count, they’ll have to deal with their own ion-empowered teammates, Atlas and Wonder Man — both of whom have fallen under Nefaria’s thrall and now act as his henchmen! Old friends return, a new Scourge attacks, Moonstone reaches a crisis point and sparks fly between Songbird and Captain Marvel — but as more secrets spill out, will this be the end of a beautiful friendship for Hawkeye and the Thunderbolts? Collecting THUNDERBOLTS (1997) #42-52, AVENGERS (1998) #31-34 and THUNDERBOLTS: LIFE SENTENCES (2001).

440 PGS./Rated T …$49.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96844-1

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

AVENGERS EPIC COLLECTION: ABSOLUTE VISION TPB

Volume #14 in the Avengers Epic Collections

Written by ROGER STERN with ANN NOCENTI

Penciled by AL MILGROM & BOB HALL with STEVE DITKO & CARMINE INFANTINO

Cover by AL MILGROM

Roger Stern unveils a Vision epic for the ages!

Roger Stern rolls on with another batch of Earth’s mightiest Avengers tales! First, Starfox connects the Vision to Titan’s supercomputer giving our favorite android nearly unlimited power! Next, the team battles Morgan Le Fey in a struggle to save Spider-Woman’s soul. Meanwhile, Hawkeye introduces his new bride Mockingbird to the Avengers just in time to get whisked away to Battleworld and Secret Wars, leaving Vision behind to assemble an all-new Avengers! The Eternals make the scene and engage with the Avengers in a fight against the Inhuman-Deviant menace called Maelstrom. Captain America, Hercules and Black Knight return as Vision unveils his plan for global peace. Hero or not, an uber-powered A.I. overlord has the world’s armies on edge! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #238-254 and ANNUAL (1967) #13.

464 PGS./Rated T …$49.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96795-6

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

ROM EPIC COLLECTION: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS VOL. 4 TPB

Written by BILL MANTLO

Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, MARK BRIGHT, STEVE DITKO & WILLIAM JOHNSON

Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ

Continuing the complete collection of Rom’s classic adventures in the Marvel Universe!

The female Dire Wraiths hiding in Earth’s midst are even more deadly than the males, and now they’re taking charge of the invasion! That’s bad news for Rom, who is still coming to terms with Brandy Clark’s transformation into the golden Spaceknight Starfire! But it might be even worse for the super hero known as Torpedo! Tensions mount further when a crew of Skrulls arrive with their own vendetta against the Dire Wraiths! It’s a good thing Rom has allies in his noble fight — including Ant-Man, Alpha Flight and the New Mutants! But when the Spaceknight meets the Incredible Hulk at last, what impact will Rom’s Neutralizer have on the rampaging jade giant? Collecting ROM (1979) #48-60 and ANNUAL (1982) #3 and INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #296.

408 PGS./Rated T …$49.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96691-1

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN EPIC COLLECTION: HUNTED TPB

Volume #2 in the Ultimate Spider-Man Epic Collections

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Penciled by MARK BAGLEY

Cover by MARK BAGLEY

The epic rematch between the young Spider-Man and his archnemesis, the Green Goblin!

Peter Parker has a secret. Bitten by a radioactive spider, he gained the powers of a human arachnid: super-strength, adhesion to walls and incredible agility. Inspired by his uncle’s tragic death, Peter became Spider-Man, New York City’s hometown super hero. Only two people know his double identity: One is his best friend, confidante and girlfriend Mary Jane Watson. The other is ruthless businessman Norman Osborn, otherwise known as the Green Goblin! In their first battle, Norman nearly killed Peter before his own apparent death. But now the Goblin has returned, more powerful than ever before. And Osborn will use his knowledge of Peter’s double identity to control the teenager — threatening the lives of Mary Jane and his beloved Aunt May if Peter refuses to obey! Also featuring the dramatic re-introductions of two classic foes: Doctor Octopus and Kraven the Hunter! Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2000) #14-27.

344 PGS./Rated T …$42.99

ISBN: 978-1-302-96794-9

Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

All-New Wolverine Modern Era Epic Collection: The Four Sisters
By Tom Taylor
Illustrated by David Lopez, David Navarrot and Marcio Takara
Cover Design or Artwork by Bengal
Paperback–
Paperback
$54.99
Available on Dec 02, 2025 | 472 Pages

In the wake of DEATH OF WOLVERINE, his clone daughter Laura Kinney, aka X-23, carries on his legacy as the All-New Wolverine!

X-23 was created to be a weapon; for a time, that’s all she was. But with the help of her mentor — Logan, the original Wolverine — she escaped that dark past. Now Laura will honor his memory as the All-New Wolverine! But with the famous cowl comes a world of misery and mystery. And when Old Man Logan arrives from a dystopian future, he’ll bring a world of carnage Laura’s way. As a new CIVIL WAR divides the Marvel Universe, will these past and present Wolverines stand together? Or will they shred each other apart? Then, in the wake of an unspeakable tragedy, dark forces have Laura under their control. Can she defeat demons both internal and external? Or will she be forced to give up the hero’s life she’s built for herself? On the run, Wolverine heads to beautiful Madripoor — home to white-sand beaches, five-star cuisine and a bustling criminal enterprise. Pirates await, as does a villain from her past — but will the seedy underworld of this island paradise reveal the architect of her fall?

COLLECTING: All-New Wolverine (2015) 1-18, All-New Wolverine Annual (2016) 1
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ISBN9781302966041

Available onDec 02, 2025

Published byMarvel Universe

Pages472

Dimensions6-5/8 x 10-3/16

Hawkeye Epic Collection: Marked For Death
By Howard Mackie and Lou Mougin
Illustrated by Al Milgrom and Don Heck
Cover Design or Artwork by Ron Frenz
Paperback–
Paperback
$49.99
Available on Dec 16, 2025 | 456 Pages

The Avenging Archer Hawkeye’s solo adventures continue, with exciting and fascinating twists and turns both on and off the battlefield!

The dastardly duo known as the Brothers Grimm interrupts Hawkeye and Mockingbird’s efforts to heal their relationship through marriage counseling! And that’s just the start of a gauntlet of foes Clint Barton must face — all leading to a reunion with Trick Shot, the man who mentored him in archery! But which deadly enemy is behind it all? As an alliance of super villains carries out Acts of Vengeance across the Marvel Universe, Clint teams up with Iron Man and throws down with Boomerang! Then Hawkeye and Mockingbird are wanted for a string of robberies, but who is committing these crimes in their costumes? Speaking of outfits, when Clint is ambushed and ends up in the hospital, Tony Stark whips him up a new armored suit! Plus: The solo spotlight falls on Hawkeye’s fellow Avengers — including Swordsman, Vision, U.S.Agent, Tigra and Black Knight!

COLLECTING: Avengers Spotlight (1989) 22-40, material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 83
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ISBN9781302965198

Available onDec 16, 2025

Published byMarvel Universe

Pages456

Avengers Epic Collection: Timeslide
Author Bob Harras, Terry Kavanagh
Illustrated by Fabio Laguna, Mike Deodato Jr.
Cover Design or Artwork by Ed Benes
Paperback
$60.00 US
Marvel | Marvel Universe
6.65"W x 10.16"H x 0.84"D | 31 oz | 14 per carton
On sale Dec 16, 2025 | 528 Pages | 9781302967017
Rated T
FOC Sep 29, 2025 | Catalog August 2025

It's the end of an era for the Avengers as the double threat of the infamous Crossing arc and the fury of Onslaught rear their heads!

Warriors from the future and secrets from the past abound when Kang the Conqueror appears to set the assembled Avengers against each other in a game for a prize no one can imagine! But when one of their own is revealed to be a deadly enemy, you won’t believe who they recruit to help defeat him! In the aftermath of the Crossing, the Wasp is transformed, the surviving Avengers battle the Zodiac and the megalomaniacal Leader targets the world’s most famous landmarks! Plus: The Avengers must survive an endless assault of old enemies before reckoning with the deadly new menace of Onslaught! As they fight alongside the X-Men, it’s the shocking end of an era for the world’s greatest heroes!

COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) 389-402, Avengers: The Crossing (1995) 1, Avengers: Timeslide (1996) 1, Onslaught: Marvel Universe (1996) 1

Rom Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years Vol. 3
By Bill Mantlo
Illustrated by Sal Buscema and Bob Hall
Cover Design or Artwork by Bill Sienkiewicz
Paperback–
Paperback
$49.99
Available on Dec 23, 2025 | 408 Pages


The Epic Collection of 80s sci-fi icon Rom’s classic adventures continues!

Rom’s solemn quest to eradicate the Dire Wraiths from Earth brings him face-to-face with more of Marvel’s greatest heroes! A journey to Namor’s underwater realm leads Rom to an epic battle with monsters of the deep! Shang-Chi lends his deadly hands to thwart the Wraiths’ black magic! Rom joins Doctor Strange in a mind-bending confrontation with the Living Tribunal! And as the Wraiths unleash their latest attack, the deadly Firefall might just be too hot to handle — even for Rom and the ever-lovin’, blue-eyed Thing! Meanwhile, Rom is about to learn that when it comes to Dire Wraiths, the female of the species is deadlier than the male — and the impending arrival of the dreaded Dweller on the Threshold may spell doom for all!

COLLECTING: Rom (1979) 34-47, Rom Annual (1982) 2, Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 99
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