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MARVEL COMICS

PUNISHER ANNUAL #1 A VAR #0

OUR TREAT: FRANK'S UP TO HIS OLD TRICKS! •  There are ghouls everywhere on Halloween night, but real monsters don't wear costumes! •  The Punisher is searching for a killer, but he's also being watched... •  Let's hope Frank's quarry doesn't put costumed civvies in the line of fire! Parental Advisory

PUNISHER ANNUAL #1 B VAR #0

OUR TREAT: FRANK'S UP TO HIS OLD TRICKS! •  There are ghouls everywhere on Halloween night, but real monsters don't wear costumes! •  The Punisher is searching for a killer, but he's also being watched... •  Let's hope Frank's quarry doesn't put costumed civvies in the line of fire! Parental Advisory

ROCKET RACCOON AND GROOT TP #2

(W) Nick Kocher (A) Michael Walsh (CA) David Lopez

Rocket and Groot put the fun back in funeral! But any mirth is only hiding a certain Raccoon's grief at the death of his mentor in con-artistry. The next era begins for the Guardians of the Galaxy's lovable double act, with new insight into Rocket's mysterious past! But then CIVIL WAR II reaches our heroes! It's been destroying friendships across the Marvel Universe, but when Captain Marvel enlists her Guardian pals, surely it won't divide these BFFs. After all, they are Groot, right? Even if R & G choose the same side, can they possibly survive a screwball encounter with the unbelievable Gwenpool? They're all after a bounty in Georgia, and you know what that means: War! It'll be hilarious, just don't count on it being Civil! Collecting ROCKET RACCOON & GROOT #7-10. Rated T

RUNAWAYS TP #1

PRIDE AND JOY NEW PTG

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Adrian Alphona (CA) Adrian Alphona

At some point in their lives, all young people believe their parents are evil ... but what if they really are? Meet Alex, Karolina, Gert, Chase, Molly and Nico - whose lives are about to take an unexpected turn. When these six young friends discover their parents are all secretly super-powered villains, the shocked teens find strength in one another. Together, they run away from home and straight into the adventure of their lives - vowing to turn the tables on their evil legacy. Collecting RUNAWAYS (2003) #1-6. Rated T+

SCARLET WITCH #11

(W) James Robinson (A) Kei Zama (CA) David Aja

• The SCARLET WITCH travels to SERBIA to dive deep into her Romany roots! •  Who were her parents? Where does she come from? Wanda will discover the answers... •  and seek her revenge! Rated T+

SILK #13

(W) Robbie Thompson (A) Tana Ford (CA) Helen Chen

• Silk and friends continue their search for her parents in THE NEGATIVE ZONE! •  What they find will shock you. Rated T

SPIDER-GWEN #13

(W) Jason Latour (A) Robbi Rodriguez (CA) Robbi Rodriguez

• Gwen and the Mary Janes go to a haunted house for a laugh. •  But Earth 65 MYSTERIO will show them how serious haunting can be... Rated T

SPIDER-GWEN HC #1

(W) Jason Latour (A) Robbi Rodriguez (CA) Robbi Rodriguez

Gwen Stacy is the Spider-Woman of her world, but you knew that already. What you don't know is what's waiting for her on the other side of the SPIDER-VERSE! On the most tragic day of her life, Gwen was convinced that the Lizard died in her arms along with Peter Parker. But a new reptilian rampage leaves her in doubt - not only about Peter's life, but also his death. And Gwen's troubles pile up as the Osborns of her world make their debut, and she finds herself on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s most wanted list! Perhaps another Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew, could share some lessons about power and responsibility! Collecting EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2, SPIDER-GWEN (2015A) #1-5 and SPIDER-GWEN (2015B) #1-6. Rated T

SPIDER-MAN #9

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Nico Leon (CA) Sara Pichelli

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN! •  What did the Profiler see about Miles? •  Whatever it is, it's made him the Marvel Universe's most wanted! Rated T

SPIDER-MAN 2099 #16

(W) Peter David (A) Will Sliney (CA) Francesco Mattina

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN! •  Caught in the clutches of the malignant CEO of ALCHEMAX, the future looks bleak for Spider-Man and his allies. •  And with S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Public Eye waging ALL-OUT WAR against anyone with super-powers, the heroes have little hope of rescue. •  Can Spidey and his friends find a way to escape and set the timeline right? Rated T

SPIDER-MAN DEADPOOL #10

(W) Joe Kelly (A) Ed McGuinness (CA) Ed McGuinness

• After everything that's happened, Spider-Man and Deadpool want some R & R. •  But PATIENT ZERO and ITSY-BITSY aren't going make their lives very restful... Rated T+

SPIDER-WOMAN #12

(W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Robbi Rodriguez (CA) Robbi Rodriguez

• Porcupine and Jess go on a whirlwind adventure! •  Plus: More diaper changing! Rated T+

SPIDEY #11

(W) Robert P. Thompson (A) Nathan Stockman (CA) Khary Randolph

• Spidey has had a lot of villains in his early days, but none were designed to hate him more than Mac Gargan, the Scorpion! •  So why is this Spider-Man/Scorpion battle so different from the others? •  All this, plus: Peter Parker and Flash Thompson...BFF?! Rated T

SQUADRON SUPREME #12

(W) James Robinson (A) Leonard Kirk (CA) Alex Garner

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN! THE FINAL CHAPTER OF "FINDING NAMOR"! •  The saga continues as the SQUADRON SUPREME try to stop WARRIOR WOMAN from resurrecting their sworn enemy, NAMOR - but nothing has gone to plan. •  Unable to help their allies, HYPERION and DOCTOR SPECTRUM are forced to watch as the stakes rise against them...with BLUR and THUNDRA pitted against SPIDER-MAN and the entirety of S.H.I.E.L.D. •  On his own, NIGHTHAWK hunts the precognitive Inhuman named ULYSSES, intent to discover whatever secrets his visions hold. Rated T+

SQUADRON SUPREME TP #2

CIVIL WAR II

(W) James Robinson (A) Various (CA) Alex Garner

As the Squadron closes in on a cabal of alien races - and discovers what threat they pose to the planet - life gets in the way! Things get personal for Doctor Spectrum as she confronts the man who helped destroy her Earth: Black Bolt! Meanwhile, Nighthawk is targeted by his Marvel Universe namesake! But the biggest distraction of all is the return of their treacherous ex-teammate Warrior Woman. Prepare to learn her full story - and that of the Power Princess whose identity she stole. Collecting SQUADRON SUPREME (2015) #6-9. Rated T+

STAR WARS #24

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Jorge Molina (CA) Mike Deodato

• Sergeant Kreel and SCAR Squad are on board the Harbinger... •  ...and they specialize in taking down rebels - hard! •  Can Luke and company make it off the Star Destroyer alive? Rated T

STAR WARS DARTH VADER HC #2

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Mike Deodato (CA) Kaare Andrews

Vader's down - but not out! When a rebel encounter sends the Sith Lord crashing onto a nearby planet, two of the biggest titles in comics collide in the first crossover of the new Marvel age of Star Wars! Will the heroes of the Alliance 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? Darth Vader has been secretly pursuing his own agenda, but now the time has come for the end of games. He will either find favor in the eyes of the Emperor, or his schemes will prove his undoing! The imperial march of Darth Vader hits in full stride! Collecting STAR WARS: VADER DOWN #1, STAR WARS (2015) #13-14, and DARTH VADER #13-25 and ANNUAL #1. Rated T

STAR WARS EPISODE III HC REVENGE OF SITH

(W) Chris Cerasi (A) Doug Wheatley (CA) Mike Mayhew

The Republic crumbles, an Empire is born, and a new evil rises in the official adaptation of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith! As the Clone Wars rage, the fate of a young Jedi takes a dramatic turn, and many of the biggest questions raised by the original trilogy are answered. When fearsome droid leader General Grievous sweeps into the Republic capital and kidnaps Chancellor Palpatine, two Jedi Knights lead the desperate rescue mission. But Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker will face far more than they bargained for, and their relationship will never be the same! Lightsabers clash, battles rage in space and armies go to war in a tale of sacrifice, treachery and loss. Collecting STAR WARS: EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH #1-4. Rated T

STAR WARS FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION #5 (OF 6)

(W) Chuck Wendig (A) Luke Ross (CA) Mike Del Mundo

• Rey has been captured by the evil First Order! •  Meanwhile, Finn plans a mission with the Resistance in order to save Rey and destroy Starkiller Base! •  Only the vicious Kylo Ren stands in their way... Rated T

STAR WARS FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION HC

(W) Chuck Wendig (A) Luke Ross (CA) Phil Noto

It's true - all of it! The blockbuster movie jumps from the big screen to the comic-book page! It's been three decades since the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star and toppled the Galactic Empire - but now, on the remote planet Jakku, there is a stirring in the Force. A young scavenger named Rey...a deserting Stormtrooper named Finn...an ace pilot named Poe...and a dark apprentice named Kylo Ren... Their lives are about to collide as the awakening begins. Writer Chuck Wendig (Star Wars: The Aftermath Trilogy) and artist Luke Ross (HERCULES) take us back into the saga of a lifetime! Collecting STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION #1-6. Rated T

STAR WARS HAN SOLO #5 (OF 5)

(W) Marjorie M. Liu (A) Mark Brooks (CA) Olivier Coipel

• This is it - the dramatic conclusion to the Dragon Void race! •  Will Han take the trophy? Or be left with the space junk? •  Our favorite scoundrel's first miniseries comes to a photo finish! Rated T

STAR WARS LEGENDS EPIC COLL ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS TP #1

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Carmine Infantino

May the Force be with you, in the mighty Marvel manner! The classic original Star Wars comic-book series begins with an action-packed adaptation of Episode IV A New Hope, then continues the story of Luke Skywalker and his rebel friends as they fight on against the Empire in the dark shadow of Darth Vader! New planets and new perils await - like the Cloud Riders, the Behemoth and the space pirate Crimson Jack. Han and Chewie need six allies to make eight against a world - and one of them will be cult hero Jaxxon! Luke and the droids end up trapped on a Doomworld! And the Big Game will pit rebel against rebel! Collecting STAR WARS (1977) #1-23, and material from PIZZAZZ #1-16 and STAR WARS WEEKLY (UK) #60. Rated T

STAR WARS POE DAMERON #7

(W) Charles Soule (A) Phil Noto (CA) Phil Noto

• Agent Terex has sworn vengeance against Poe Dameron! •  But how does he always seem to know what Black Squadron is doing? •  Could there truly be a traitor in their midst? Rated T

STAR WARS POE DAMERON TP #1

BLACK SQUADRON

(W) Charles Soule (A) Phil Noto (CA) Phil Noto

Poe Dameron, former Republic flyer turned Resistance fighter, is the best pilot in the galaxy. Hand-picked for the resistance by General Leia Organa to lead a squadron on a top-secret and vital mission, Poe sets off to investigate sites of historical importance to the Force - revealing backstory leading directly into The Force Awakens! Follow Poe and his X-Wing squadron on covert missions against the First Order, brought to you by writer Charles Soule (STAR WARS: LANDO, DAREDEVIL) and artist Phil Noto (STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA, BLACK WIDOW)! Collecting POE DAMERON #1-6. Rated T

THOR EPIC COLLECTION TP WHEN TITANS CLASH

(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby (CA) Jack Kirby

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the creative team that sparked the Marvel revolution, set off on Asgardian adventures featuring the fight-to-end-all-fights between Thor and the Incredible Hulk! There's also the return of the Grey Gargoyle, the debut of the Absorbing Man and the unstoppable Destroyer, Thor and Loki's exile to Skornheim and the introduction of Hercules and the Greek gods! And it all leads to an epic adventure that pits Thor against Hercules and concludes in the depths of Pluto's Underworld! Lest we forget, Tales of Asgard backs up every issue with the origins of Marvel's Norse pantheon of heroes, villains and mystic lands; the secrets of Ragnarok; and much more! Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #110-125 and ANNUAL #1, THOR (1966) #126-130, and material from NOT BRAND ECHH #3. All Ages