Marvel Comics

The thrilling conclusion of Marvel's intial Darth Vader run, collected along with the first blockbuster crossover event in modern Star Wars comics!When Darth Vader accidentally finds himself facing off against the rebel fleet on his own, he is sent crashing onto a nearby planet. Will the rebels seize this opportunity to put an end to one of their greatest enemies? Or will they be made to feel the full power of the dark side? Then the natives of Shu-Torun are in revolt, and there’s no way the Empire will stand for that. When Darth Vader is tasked with leading a military assault against the planet, could it be that his rise to glory has begun? As rivals vie for Vader’s seat at the Emperor’s side, Inspector Thanoth closes in on the truth, the killer droids Triple Zero and Beetee embark on a crucial mission and Doctor Aphra makes her move. All the players are in place, but it’s time for the games to end. The galaxy is about to feel the power of Darth Vader!COLLECTING: Darth Vader (2015) 13-25, Star Wars: Vader Down (2015) 1, Star Wars (2015) 13-14

Ghost-Spider’s adventures in the main Marvel Universe continue!Gwen Stacy has something King Loki wants, and she’ll do everything in her power to keep it from him. The god of lies and deception knows his strength lies in words over brute force, so he intends to convince Gwen to give up the artifact willingly. But as the secret behind Gwen’s strange new power and why she left her home dimension behind is revealed, what does all that have to do with Loki taking her on a journey across the stars? And what are Loki’s true intentions for her? As Ghost-Spider’s adventures in space lead her to try to bring the power of the Cosmic Cube to heel, its immense psychic power is seemingly too much for her mind to handle alone. She’ll need the help of the most powerful telepath in the cosmos. Spider-Gwen meet Phoenix!COLLECTING: Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider (2024) 11-15

The smash-hit game played by millions across the globe now expands onto the comic page!Step inside the timestream-shattered world of MARVEL RIVALS, where icons like Spider-Man and Venom clash with breakout sensations such as Squirrel Girl, Peni Parker, Luna Snow, and the ever-unexpected Jeff the Land Shark.In Tokyo 2099, the fractured Web of Life and Destiny throws reality into chaos. On Krakoa, the Hellfire Gala brings Multiversal champions together—until Ultron crashes the party. Travel back to ancient Japan, where superstar artist Peach Momoko unveils breathtaking reimaginings of Marvel legends. And looming over it all is Knull, the King in Black, exerting his symbiotic supremacy across time and space.COLLECTING: Marvel Rivals (2025) 1, Marvel Rivals: Hellfire Gala (2025) 1, Marvel Rivals: King in Black (2025) 1, Marvel Rivals: Ignite (2025) 1, Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals (2025) 1 (Marvel Rivals swimsuit skins)

The Eisner Award-winning modern classic, presented in a newly designed book format edition with a brand-new introduction by author Matt Fraction.Matt Fraction (Batman, Invincible Iron Man) and David Aja (The Immortal Iron Fist, The Seeds) deliver a stylish, cinematic, and profoundly human take on Marvel’s most unlikely Avenger — one that inspired countless creators, won armfuls of awards, and laid the groundwork for the hit Disney+ series.Clint Barton, ordinary guy in a world of gods and super-soldiers, just wants to do right — and maybe grill a decent rooftop BBQ. Alongside Kate Bishop, his equally sharp-eyed prot g , he takes aim at digital digital doomsday, Russian mobsters in tracksuits, and the everyday chaos of life in New York. With Aja’s minimalist brilliance and Fraction’s razor-sharp voice, these stories turned the small details — neighbors, stray dogs, broken tape decks — into unforgettable legend.And then there’s Pizza Dog. Yes, he gets his own Eisner-winning story.Bonus Content: variant covers, sketchbook, cover concepts, page process, color guides, David Aja’s drawing playlistsCollecting: Hawkeye (2012) 1-11, Young Avengers Presents (2008) 6

GOT A PROBLEM? NOVA CAN HELP - FOR A PRICE! With the Xandarian Worldmind, the sentient repository of an entire extinct people's culture and history, relying on regular (and expensive) energy infusions, Richard Rider is for hire. A deep-space drifter weighed down with the truth of the terrible lie that the new Galactic Union was built upon, Nova is a corps of one. But how long can he keep his hands clean handling dirty money?

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

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

THE GHOST OF PHILADELPHIA! X YEARS LATER, Elbecca, newest of Revelation's Choristers, attempts to outmaneuver Fabian Cortez as he threatens both her new position and her life! The Ghost of Philadelphia has some tricks up her sleeve that may save them both, but there are things even she does not know about what is going on!

THE X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE VS. THE UNCANNY X-MEN! The X-Men of Apocalypse are here in the Marvel Universe - and that's a very bad thing for the Uncanny X-Men!

THE X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE VS. THE UNCANNY X-MEN! The X-Men of Apocalypse are here in the Marvel Universe - and that's a very bad thing for the Uncanny X-Men!

ATLANTIS UNDER SEIGE! X YEARS LATER, a grief-stricken GAMBIT has a mission to recover and recall several unwilling X-MEN who have left the mutant life, to face a creature of nightmares that can doom them all! It's the return of several beloved mutants (and a few less beloved), coming back to try to contain the unimaginable army of the undead that threatens both Atlantis and the surface world!

LAST CHANCE BEFORE THE MAKER RETURNS! CALLING ALL ULTIMATES! There's only one month remaining before the City reopens and the Maker emerges. And Tony Stark has a message for the entire world…

THE QUEST FOR LOGAN! X YEARS LATER, WOLVERINE has teamed up with NIGHTCRAWLER, with a plan to save LOGAN. A new ally has brought information that could turn the tide and save him - HEATHER HUDSON, A.K.A. VINDICATOR! To do so will mean venturing back into the Revelation Territories…which will have horrific consequences for Nightcrawler and Wolverine! PLUS: Wait till you learn VINDICATOR's secret!

THE SECRET OF CORLIS RATH IS REVEALED! The mysterious CORLIS RATH has hunted JEDI MASTER QUI-GON JINN across the galaxy. Now learn the why in this first part of the deadly villain's origin. Guest-starring the enigmatic COUNT DOOKU.

HOLIDAY PLANS NO MORE! Peter Parker is all alone for the holidays… Luckily, the Spectacular Spider-Man has some amazing friends he can celebrate with! But can the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the X-Men, Daredevil and more handle winter with the wisecrackin' Web-Head? Or will the Thing have to send Spidey packing to ensure a silent night? Rainbow Rowell and a bevy of Marvel's finest artists deliver a holiday romp to all the good boys and girls who read magnificent Marvel mags!