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STAR WARS DARTH VADER DARK LORD SITH TP #1

IMPERIAL MACHINE

(W) Charles Soule (A) Giuseppe Camuncoli (CA) Jim Cheung

The most fearsome villain of all time returns with a brand-new series! Picking up where Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith ends, follow Darth Vader as he receives his legendary red lightsaber and begins his ruthless rise! Anakin Skywalker is now more machine than man. Having lost everything once dear to him, he must forge a new future - as a Dark Lord of the Sith! Join Darth Vader as he learns the way of Darth Sidious and his newly formed Empire - the way of the dark side. And on his first mission, Vader sets his sights on a Jedi who avoided Order 66, a Master who's long lived in seclusion - one more powerful than any he has faced before! Nobody said the path to power was going to be easy. Collecting DARTH VADER (2017) #1-6. Rated T

STAR WARS DOCTOR APHRA #13

(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Kev Walker (CA) Karmome Shirahama

• Doctor Aphra's had a plan to auction off an artificial Jedi intelligence in order to make some major credits. •  Unfortunately, things haven't exactly gone according to plan... •  Darth Vader is back, and our rogue archaeologist is less dead than he thought he had left her. Rated T

STAR WARS FORCE AWAKENS ADAPATATION TP

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

It's been three decades since the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star and toppled the Galactic Empire - but now, on the remote planet of 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: Aftermath) and artists Luke Ross (HERCULES) and Marc Laming (PLANET HULK) take us back into the saga of a lifetime! Collecting STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION #1-6. Rated T

STAR WARS JEDI REPUBLIC MACE WINDU #3 (OF 5)

(W) Matt Owens (A) Denys Cowan (CA) Jesus Saiz

• Mace and his squad's first mission of the newly begun Clone Wars continues! •  What do the Separatists want with the planet of Hissrich? •  Can Mace overcome mercenary droid AD-W4 to stop them? Rated T

STAR WARS LEGENDS EPIC COLLECTION TP #2

RISE SITH

(W) Jan Strnad (A) Anthony Winn (CA) Drew Struzan

An Empire on the rise - a Rebellion on the horizon! The conflict that will grip the galaxy for generations begins here, with an adaptation of Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace and tales starring its major players! Anakin Skywalker is a boy with a dark destiny! Jedi Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi has much to learn from his master, Qui-Gon Jinn! Teenage Queen Amidala faces exile! And Sith Lord Darth Maul must strike down the biggest obstacle in his Master's way! Plus: Mace Windu, Yoda, Jar Jar Binks and more! Collecting STAR WARS (1998) #0-3; STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL #1-4; STAR WARS: EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE #1/2 and #1-4; STAR WARS: EPISODE I - ANAKIN SKYWALKER, QUEEN AMIDALA, QUI-GON JINN and OBI-WAN KENOBI; and material from STAR WARS (1998) #4-6 and STAR WARS TALES #3, #5, #7, #14 and #20. Rated T

STAR WARS POE DAMERON #20

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

• General Leia Organa gave Poe Dameron an important task... •  ...locate the mysterious Lor San Tekka! •  And our hero may be closer than he thinks! Rated T

STAR WARS POE DAMERON TP #3

LEGENDS LOST

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

Even Resistance soldier Poe Dameron deserves a day off to meet an old friend. But what happens when that old friend is the famed journalist Suralinda Javos, and she has a secret story about the evil First Order? Mayhem ensues, that's what! Then, it's a sad day for the members of the Resistance as they mourn the loss of a fallen comrade. But their fight is far from over - the First Order must be stopped! And Captain Phasma knows just how to get Terex to toe the line. But who is Malarus - and what does she want? Meanwhile, the Resistance is running dangerously low on supplies. Poe and Black Squadron are on the case! But maybe they could do with some new recruits? Follow the continuing adventures of the galaxy's greatest pilot! Collecting STAR WARS: POE DAMERON #7 and #14-19. Rated T

STAR WARS ROGUE ONE ADAPTATION TP

(W) Jody Houser (A) Emilio Laiso (CA) Phil Noto

The Rebellion is here! The Rogue One crew makes the leap from the big screen to the comic-book page in this action-packed adaptation! All looks lost for the galaxy when the Empire's new super-weapon is discovered. Any insurgency will quickly be thwarted by the devastating new Death Star! But maybe there's hope for the Rebel cause when Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor lead a crew of new heroes on a desperate mission to steal the plans to the planet-destroying threat! A crucial tale in the Star Wars saga is told at last! Plus: In an all-new story, flash back to the ill-tempered first meeting between Cassian and scene-stealing droid K-2SO! Collecting STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE ADAPTATION #1-6 and STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE - CASSIAN & K-2SO ANNUAL #1. Rated T

STAR WARS TP #6

OUT AMONG THE STARS

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Salvador Larroca (CA) Mike Mayhew

Your favorite rebel rabble-rousers run riot across the galaxy! Luke Skywalker finally gets the alone time he's been after with Princess Leia - unfortunately, it comes while they're stranded on a desert island! In tales of the Star Wars underworld, Sana and Lando join forces on Coruscant to swindle some credits, and Han and Chewie go back to smuggling...for a Hutt?! Then, when the Alliance starts the search for a new secret base, Han leads Leia to scope out a hideout only he knows...only to find a group of killers who want him dead! But what about the droids? The Empire has held Threepio captive for far too long - and now his faithful friend is taking action. That's right - it's Artoo to the rescue! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #33-37 and ANNUAL #3. Rated T

THANOS #12

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) German Peralta (CA) Mike Deodato

• It all comes to this: The battle between Thanos and his son Thane comes to a violent and universe-shaking climax! Parental Advisory

THOR WHERE WALK THE FROST GIANTS #1

(W) Ralph Macchio (A) Todd Nauck

When tragedy strikes the kingdom of Asgard, THE MIGHTY THOR soars into action! Wielding the thundering hammer Mjolnir, Thor sets off for the land where the Frost Giants dwell-frozen Nifleheim-in a matter of life and death for Asgard. But if YMIR has his way, the only thing awaiting Thor will be a frozen grave! Don't miss this ALL-NEW tale featuring the original God of Thunder! Also featuring a special presentation of the historic battle between Thor and the Incredible HULK from Journey Into Mystery #112! Rated T

THOR WHERE WALK THE FROST GIANTS #1

HOWARD VAR

(W) Ralph Macchio (A) Todd Nauck (CA) Zach Howard

When tragedy strikes the kingdom of Asgard, THE MIGHTY THOR soars into action! Wielding the thundering hammer Mjolnir, Thor sets off for the land where the Frost Giants dwell-frozen Nifleheim-in a matter of life and death for Asgard. But if YMIR has his way, the only thing awaiting Thor will be a frozen grave! Don't miss this ALL-NEW tale featuring the original God of Thunder! Also featuring a special presentation of the historic battle between Thor and the Incredible HULK from Journey Into Mystery #112! Rated T

ULTIMATES 2 TP #2

ETERNITY WAR

(W) Al Ewing (A) Aud Koch (CA) Travel Foreman

SECRET EMPIRE wreaks havoc on the Ultimates! As Steve Rogers makes his move, the team finds itself on the wrong side of his plans. With an existential threat in control of Earth, Galactus might be the planet's last hope - but the Lifebringer has problems of his own! He's facing the ultimate battle with his oldest enemy: Ego, the Living Planet! Meanwhile, the Eternity War ramps up as the Maker and the High Evolutionary join forces! They have a plan for the Multiverse - but whose side are they truly on? And as things get ever more cosmic, Galactus gathers his forces against the Dark Celestials for the final battle! Can Eternity withstand the might of the First Firmament, or does the embodiment of everything need help...from Outside? Plus: The Ultimates meet - the Ultimates?! Collecting ULTIMATES 2 (2016) #7-9 and #100. Rated T+

UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL #25

(W) Ryan North (A) Erica Henderson (CA) Erica Henderson

• This is it! The climactic showdown between SQUIRREL GIRL, a woman who can talk to squirrels, and ULTRON HIMSELF, a killer robot who has ruthlessly defeated the Avengers on multiple occasions! •  And you may be thinking, "Holy crap I'M SOLD," but let me tell you more: This entire battle takes place in the Savage Land, an area FILLED with dinosaurs! •  And NOW you may be thinking, "I'm so sold, good grief, just let me read this comic already," but hold on some more, because there's one more thing we need to tell you: ULTRON IS A TYRANNOSAURUS REX NOW. •  It's Doreen Green versus DINOSAUR ROBOT ULTRON, and Kraven the Hunter is there, too! •  Kraven is not a dinosaur, though. •  Man, we really should've made Kraven a dinosaur, too! •  Lesson learned for next time, I guess! Rated T

UNCANNY AVENGERS #28

LEG

(W) Jim Zub (A) Sean Izaakse (CA) Sean Izaakse

STARS AND GARTERS Part 1 Part Avengers and part X-Men.  Two of Earth's mightiest heroes and two of Earth's mightiest friends. And when it comes to super-heroics, Wonder Man and the Beast have seen it, done it, and they got the T-shirt. When the world throws you cosmic conflict, global calamity, death, rebirth and heartache aplenty, it's important to remember where your friends are. Join us for "A Pint or Two," won't you? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist! Rated T+

US AVENGERS #11

LEG

(W) Al Ewing (A) Paco Diaz (CA) David Nakayama

CANNONBALL RUN Part 1 The U.S. Avengers have a new mission-to find their missing teammate! Squirrel Girl, Red Hulk, Iron Patriot, and more head into outer space to find Cannonball! The search leads them to strangest planet of all...Glenbrook, U.S.A.! Home - and fiefdom - of Ritchie Redwood, America's best loved teen! What shocking events will lead the U.S. Avengers to uncover the secrets of the seemingly idyllic planet of Glenbrook whose teenagers keep disappearing? And how will this lead them to Cannonball? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist! Rated T+

VENOM #155

LEG

(W) Mike Costa (A) Mark Bagley (CA) Mark Bagley

LETHAL PROTECTOR Part 1 Something sinister is lingering in the darkest depths of New York and no one is safe! But even the monsters have something to fear when the world's deadliest hunter Kraven makes them their prey.  Their only hope is Venom, a lethal protector who can make the hunter...the hunted. PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and art by Mark Bagley! Rated T+

VENOM #156

LEG

(W) Mike Costa (A) Mark Bagley (CA) Mark Bagley

LETHAL PROTECTOR Part 2 •  Venom has found himself caught in Kraven's crosshairs! •  With the Hunter armed to the teeth and hungry for blood, will Venom be able to hold him off long enough to protect the dinosaur community living beneath the streets of Manhattan... and himself?! Rated T+

VENOM CARNAGE UNLEASHED TP NEW PTG

(W) Larry Hama (A) Andrew Wildman (CA) Andrew Wildman

Venom stars in tales of violence and vengeance! When the video game "Carnage Unleashed" becomes a hit, it provides the psychopathic Cletus Kasady with the opportunity to gain his freedom - and renew his sadistic reign of terror on the streets! The only way to stop a bad symbiote? A good(ish) symbiote! Blood will flow as Venom takes on Carnage! Then, when killer vigilante Sin-Eater strikes, Eddie Brock's ex-wife is caught in the crossfire. To survive, must she become the bride of Venom? Plus: Spider-Man and the Scarlet Spider must stand by Eddie's side when an alien invasion threatens to turn Earth into the Planet of the Symbiotes! Collecting VENOM: CARNAGE UNLEASHED #1-4; VENOM: SINNER TAKES ALL #1-5; and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL, SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL, VENOM SUPER SPECIAL, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL. Rated T

VENOM TP #2

LAND BEFORE CRIME

(W) Mike Costa (A) Tradd Moore

Reunited, and it feels so good! Or rather, feels so bad! Eddie Brock and the Venom symbiote are together again, web-slinging their way around New York! But with questions still lingering about how the symbiote was separated from Flash Thompson, what lies in its future now that it's back where it belongs? Will Venom be the city's lethal protector - or revert to a sadistic, Spidey-hating villain? Find out as Eddie's next chapter begins - with a showdown with Stegron the Dinosaur Man! Are Eddie and Venom the ones to stop Stegron from turning everyone in Manhattan into bloodthirsty dinosaurs? Or is something not quite right with this revived relationship? As a monstrous melee begins, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur drop by to help - but big red just might take Stegron's side. Collecting VENOM (2016) #150-153. Rated T+

VENOMVERSE #5 (OF 5)

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Iban Coello (CA) Nick Bradshaw

THE CONCLUSION OF THE VENOM EPIC OF THE YEAR ARRIVES! •  Even with Carnage on their side, the Venoms find themselves against the ropes with the clock ticking. •  The threat of the Poisons is looming over the Marvel Universe larger than ever, and the Venoms have no choice but to make some sacrifices... Rated T+

VENOMVERSE #5 (OF 5)

CRAIN CONNECTING VAR

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Iban Coello (CA) Clayton Crain

THE CONCLUSION OF THE VENOM EPIC OF THE YEAR ARRIVES! •  Even with Carnage on their side, the Venoms find themselves against the ropes with the clock ticking. •  The threat of the Poisons is looming over the Marvel Universe larger than ever, and the Venoms have no choice but to make some sacrifices... Rated T+

VENOMVERSE #5 (OF 5)

TORQUE POISON VAR

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Iban Coello (CA) Elizabeth Torque

THE CONCLUSION OF THE VENOM EPIC OF THE YEAR ARRIVES! •  Even with Carnage on their side, the Venoms find themselves against the ropes with the clock ticking. •  The threat of the Poisons is looming over the Marvel Universe larger than ever, and the Venoms have no choice but to make some sacrifices... Rated T+

VISION DIRECTORS CUT #5 (OF 6)

(W) Tom King (A) Gabriel Hernandez Walta (CA) Michael Del Mundo

The synthezoid sensation, now upgraded with new features! Every family has its share of secrets - skeletons in the closet, kept hidden from the world at large. For the Visions, those secrets are real, actual skeletons. And the thing about secrets is they always have a cost. One of the Visions is going to pay with their life - and the repercussions will be world-shattering. Collecting VISION (2015) #9-10, plus extras. Rated T+

WEAPON X #9

(W) Greg Pak (A) Marc Borstel (CA) Skan

"THE SEARCH FOR WEAPON H" CONTINUES! •  Old Man Logan and the gang are still one step behind Weapon X in finding this new Hulk/Wolverine-like creature. •  The only person who can point them in the right direction? Reverend Stryker! Rated T+