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MARVEL COMICS

EMPRESS #6 (OF 7)

IMMONEN VAR

(W) Mark Millar (A) Stuart Immonen (CA) Stuart Immonen

After an intrepid chase across the galaxies, Emporia and the gang arrive at her long-lost sister's planet to escape Morax's murderous rampage. Embedded within this new-age sanctuary, Dane and Emporia decide to let their hair down a little and enjoy each other's company. They are being watched though, and Daddy's little girl is out for revenge. Rated T+

EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN #14

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Victor Ibanez (CA) Humberto Ramos

• Nightcrawler and Iceman are scouring the globe for their teammate, Colossus, hoping to save him from the influence of Apocalypse...but it may be they're the ones in need of rescue! •  Meanwhile, Storm and Magik run into trouble as they race across parallel dimensions in search of a missing young mutant... Rated T+

EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN ANNUAL #1 #0

(W) Ollie Masters (A) Carlo Barberi (CA) Victor Ibanez

NEW STORY ARC STARTS NOW! •  When the Terrigen Cloud threatens to wash over a prison and the warden refuses to protect its mutant inmates, the Extraordinary X-Men take matters into their own hands...and stage a PRISON BREAK! •  And when Moon Girl takes it upon herself to solve the Terrigen crisis, she may just find an unlikely ally... Rated T+

EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN ANNUAL #1 LIM VAR #0

(W) Ollie Masters (A) Carlo Barberi (CA) Victor Ibanez

NEW STORY ARC STARTS NOW! •  When the Terrigen Cloud threatens to wash over a prison and the warden refuses to protect its mutant inmates, the Extraordinary X-Men take matters into their own hands...and stage a PRISON BREAK! •  And when Moon Girl takes it upon herself to solve the Terrigen crisis, she may just find an unlikely ally... Rated T+

EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN TP #2

APOCALYPSE WARS

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Victor Ibanez (CA) Humberto Ramos

Extraordinary adventures demand Extraordinary X-Men, and no frontier is too wild for this crew! While one team of X-Men stages a daring rescue mission in Weirdworld, the members of another delve deep into their own teammate's psyche! Weird is nothing new for hardened mutants like Old Man Logan, Colossus, Iceman and Magik - but are Storm and Jean Grey prepared for what lies in the mind of Nightcrawler? Then, to save the present, the X-Men race into a perilous future ruled by an old - and we mean old - enemy. They're mutantkind's last hope, but can they outrun the immortal Apocalypse and his new Horsemen? Before you answer that, you should know: One of those Horsemen is a Venom-powered Wolverine! A battle for the ages is about to begin - but who will survive the Apocalypse Wars? Collecting EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN #6-12. Rated T+

GEORGE ROMEROS EMPIRE OF DEAD HC

(W) George A. Romero (A) Alex Maleev (CA) Alexander Lozano

Godfather of undead lore George Romero unleashes his latest epic - pitting zombies against vampires! Years after the dead rose, Manhattan has been quarantined - but that doesn't mean everyone inside is safe! For another ancient predator has taken a bloody bite out of the Big Apple - yes, vampires rule! Zombies still roam, and some are used for sport in the bloody arena known as the Circus Maximus. But while the rival groups of ghouls clash, the remaining humans are caught in the crossfire. And when outside forces knock on Manhattan's walls, more death rains down from above! As Mayor Chandrake makes dangerous power plays, can the blood-suckers keep their grip on the city? Or are they heading for all-out war over the Empire of the Dead? Collecting GEORGE ROMERO'S EMPIRE OF THE DEAD: ACT ONE #1-5, ACT TWO #1-5 and ACT THREE #1-5. Parental Advisory

GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #12

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Valerio Schiti (CA) Arthur Adams

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN! •  The Guardians' allegiances are split right down the middle, and tensions have NEVER been higher! •  Will they be too busy fighting to guard the galaxy? •  Will that even matter if they can't leave Earth? Rated T

GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #12

COSPLAY VAR

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Valerio Schiti (CA) Arthur Adams

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN! •  The Guardians' allegiances are split right down the middle, and tensions have NEVER been higher! •  Will they be too busy fighting to guard the galaxy? •  Will that even matter if they can't leave Earth? Rated T

GWENPOOL #6

(W) Christopher Hastings (A) Irene Strychalsk (CA) Stacey Lee

• Gwen's "team-up" with Miles Morales ends...badly! •  Man, oh, man, she is not a good person! It gets dark! •  We promise this is not a Civil War II tie-in! Rated T+

GWENPOOL #6

COSPLAY VAR

(W) Christopher Hastings (A) Irene Strychalsk (CA) Stacey Lee

• Gwen's "team-up" with Miles Morales ends...badly! •  Man, oh, man, she is not a good person! It gets dark! •  We promise this is not a Civil War II tie-in! Rated T+

HOWARD THE DUCK #11

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Joe Quinones (CA) Joe Quinones

• Join Chip (Zdarsky) and Joe (Quinones) as they say goodbye to Howard in a Very Special Issue that is still priced as a Regular Issue! •  Can Howard outwit fate? Can any of us? Or is the concept of predestination just shorthand for the near-infinite factors in play that are guided, at their core, by free will? •  Guest-starring Spider-Man, probably. Rated T+

HOWARD THE DUCK #11

ZDARSKY LAST ISSUE VAR

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Joe Quinones (CA) Joe Quinones

• Join Chip (Zdarsky) and Joe (Quinones) as they say goodbye to Howard in a Very Special Issue that is still priced as a Regular Issue! •  Can Howard outwit fate? Can any of us? Or is the concept of predestination just shorthand for the near-infinite factors in play that are guided, at their core, by free will? •  Guest-starring Spider-Man, probably. Rated T+

INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #7

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Alex Maleev (CA) Alex Maleev

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN! •  In the middle of the events of Civil War, Tony finds out the truth about his parents and their connection to the history of the Marvel Universe. Rated T+

INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN PREM HC

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Alex Maleev (CA) Alex Maleev

The award-winning creative team that turned Daredevil's life upside down sets its sights on Iron Man! But who is Tony Stark? Since learning he was adopted, this question has cast a shadow over his life. Now, it's time to uncover his true legacy - a journey that will carry Tony into new directions as both a man and an armored adventurer. Alongside unlikely quasi-ally Doctor Doom, Iron Man will discover answers to questions he never knew existed! But as a new international crime boss beats him at every turn, can Tony unravel the mystery of his past before deadly history repeats itself? Revelations will send him reeling - and even if Iron Man makes it out alive, his new standing in the Marvel Universe might be the death of him! Collecting INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #1-6. Rated T+

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #13

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Deodato (CA) Mike Deodato

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN! •  It's the end of an era as the events of Civil War II come right to Tony Stark's front door. Could this be the end of Iron Man as we know him? Rated T+

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #13

PROSTATE AWARENESS MONTH VAR

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Deodato (CA) Mike Deodato

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN! •  It's the end of an era as the events of Civil War II come right to Tony Stark's front door. Could this be the end of Iron Man as we know him? Rated T+

LEGENDARY STAR-LORD TP #4

OUT OF ORBIT

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Paco Medina

Star-Lord and Star-Lady, sitting in a tree - no more! That's right, the engagement of the galaxy is over! But Peter Quill and Kitty Pryde still have to share a ship...and work...and friends...and...yeesh. This is going to get awkward! Fortunately, they're surrounded by caring, communicative teammates like...Drax...and Groot...and Rocket...hoo boy. But when their legendary breakup captures the Collector's imagination, can Peter and Kitty put aside their differences and make it out of his clutches alive? It's a cosmic conundrum that could make their split seem like a honeymoon! Plus: The Collector takes on the Avengers in three classic tales! Collecting STAR-LORD (2015) #6-8 and AVENGERS (1963) #28, #51 and #174. Rated T

MARVEL TSUM TSUM #2 (OF 4)

(W) Jacob Chabot (A) David Baldeon (CA) Chris Samnee

THE VILLAINOUS TSUM TSUMS MAKE THEIR PRESENCE KNOWN! •  Still learning about Earth, some of the Tsum Tsums take inspiration fromthe less noble superhumans...and cause about as much mayhem! ALL AGES

MARVEL TSUM TSUM #2 (OF 4)

CLASSIFIED CONNECTING B VAR

(W) Jacob Chabot (A) David Baldeon (CA) Chris Samnee

THE VILLAINOUS TSUM TSUMS MAKE THEIR PRESENCE KNOWN! •  Still learning about Earth, some of the Tsum Tsums take inspiration fromthe less noble superhumans...and cause about as much mayhem! ALL AGES

MARVEL UNIVERSE ACCORDING TO HEMBECK TP

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Fred Hembeck

A riotous roundup of stories by one of comics' funniest cartoonists! Fred Hembeck roasts the Fantastic Four, aided and abetted by the 1980s' best artists - then singlehandedly destroys the Marvel Universe! And it's wall-crawling wackiness times three with Spider-Man, Spider-Ham and young Petey Parker! Plus: Who loves Hembeck's humorous hoodoo with Brother Voodoo? You do! But wait - there's more! Packed with gags, guffaws and groaners, it's a heaping helping of Hembeck hilarity you just have to have! Collecting PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #86; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN DIGITAL #11 and #16; MARVEL TALES (1964) #216-217, #224-226, #235, #248 and #250-252; PETEY #1; FANTASTIC FOUR ROAST; FRED HEMBECK DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE; and FRED HEMBECK SELLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE - plus material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #23; SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #9 and #11; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #5; UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #1 and ANNUAL '97; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #7; PETER PORKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-HAM #4; MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1990) #1; WHAT IF? (1977) #34; BUG #1; STAN LEE MEETS SPIDER-MAN; WHAT THE-?! #4; IRON MAN (1968) #112; CAPTAIN AMERICA (2005) #50 and various MARVEL AGE, COLLECTORS' PREVIEW, DIRECTOR'S CUT and DAILY BUGLE strips. Rated T+

MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS ULTRON REVOLUTION #3

(W) Joe Caramagna (A) Various (CA) Various

TIME OUT OF MIND! •  It's 1944, and Bucky has been captured by Baron Zemo! • Decades before the Avengers ever formed, Captain America stands alone! • Or does he? There's something very familiar about all of this... All Ages

MARVEL UNIVERSE DOCTOR STRANGE DIGEST TP

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Roger Cruz

By the Vishanti! Experience exciting adventures of magic and mysticism featuring Doctor Strange and Marvel's greatest heroes! •  Can Spider-Man and Iron Fist help Strange stop the demon named Nightmare before he puts the whole world into an endless sleep? •  Even with the Hulk's help, can Strange defend the Earth against the Dread Dormammu? •  When Captain America vaults in, will shield and sorcery be enough to stop a soul-devouring monster? •  The Doc goes it alone for another round with Dormammu, and then takes Spidey on a mind-bending journey across the realities! •  Strange tales one and all, for the whole family to enjoy! Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #21, MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #5, MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES (2008) #5 and #9, and material from MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES (2010) #21. All Ages

MARVEL UNIVERSE GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #12

(W) Joe Caramagna (A) TBD (CA) TBD

Guardians meet the Inhumans! •  The Guardians travel to Attilan-the spacefaring home city of the Inhumans! •  And as guests of the Royal Family, they're in for a nice, relaxing visit... •  ...unless they get wrapped up in the middle of a backstabbing family plot...or Ronan decides to wipe out the city for good! •  But what are the odds of that? All Ages

MARVEL UNIVERSE ULT SPIDER-MAN VS SINISTER SIX #3

(W) Joe Caramagna (A) TBD (CA) TBD

SPIDEY - MILES FROM HOME! •  Reality is on the verge of collapse! •  Doc Ock and Baron Mordo try to summon the Goblin from an alternate universe, and Spidey needs help! •  Enter: Miles Morales and Doctor Strange! •  But...is even the Master of the Mystic Arts skilled enough to prevent reality from collapsing? All Ages

MAX RIDE FINAL FLIGHT #1 (OF 5)

(W) TBD (A) TBD (CA) TBD

JAMES PATTERSON'S SMASH HIT SERIES RETURNS FOR A TRIUMPHANT CONCLUSION! •  THE FLOCK is tired of running. They're ready to take the fight directly to JEB and the ERASERS! •  But things get complicated when the line between friend and enemy is blurred. •  And all the while, MAXIMUM RIDE keeps hearing that voice in her head - the voice that says she's destined to save the world! Rated T