Peter Parker-a.k.a. Spider-Man-is the last survivor of the secret ninja group known as the Spider-Clan...or so he thought. But when Peter is attacked at the grave site of his Uncle Ben, he goes on a quest to learn the truth behind his origins-and he won't like what he learns! The heat never lets up in this all-new, double-sized thrill ride from C.B. Cebulski and Skottie Young! Plus-thrill to some of the greatest exploits from the past of Spidey's many incarnations, with reprints of Spider-Man 2099 #3! Also reprints The Amazing Spider-Man #252 and from Shadows and Light #2 "The Date".

Down on his luck and drunk as a skunk, Heath Huston, alien exterminator, stumbles upon a corrupt and immoral alien race using religion as a justification to drain a sun of the energies that sustain it. This race of scumbags always finds a rationale to put economic bottom lines before the cost to life and the environment. With no love for money-grubbing heartless manipulators, Huston hires himself to stop the twisted operation in hopes of saving the lives of billions of creatures... and maybe for a bit of personal satisfaction.

Brendan Cahill and Michael Gaydos (ALIAS) take Morbius the Living Vampire through the deepest depths of terrifying addictions in a devastating fully painted horror tale...and C.B. Cebulski is joined by superstar David Finch (NEW AVENGERS, MOON KNIGHT) to present an untold tale of the king of vampires - Dracula - and his beautiful daughter, Lilith! Terror has never looked as good as these frightening fables!

The story they said would never be told! It's been a dark time since we last saw the Mangaverse. Most of the heroes (both human and mutant) have been driven underground. Nick Fury has vanished, leaving S.H.I.E.L.D. to fall into ruin. And now-someone's killing super heroes!

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A promotional item published for Williams-Sonoma. In what may be a comics first, it includes two recipes on the inside front and back covers, as well as an eight-page story. (For mini-turkey burgers and sugar cookies)

The "X-Men of the New Universe" make their grand return to the new millennium with an untold tale from the days of the 80s! On the run from their captors at The Clinic, our Displaced Paranormals take shelter and hope to find the peace they so rightfully deserve on an Indian reservation. However, they soon discover persecution extends beyond those with enhanced genetic abilities and they must side with their Native American brethren to overcome an evil that threatens to engulf them all. Deadwood meets the Seven Samurai in this blast from the past!

Every man, woman and child in the Marvel Universe remembers where they were the day that Captain America died. But what if the event that forever changed the heart of heroics had never actually happened? And what if the hero that helped define the post-Civil War era had fallen in Cap's place? Join us for a tale of death, mourning and rebirth as we ask the question on everyone's mind: "What if Iron Man had died instead of Captain America"?

At long last, Magik is returning to the Marvel Universe! But in what form will she return, and to whom will she owe her allegiance? In a touching tale of death and acceptance originally presented in X-MEN UNLIMITED #13, the X-Man Colossus continues to mourn the loss of his beloved sister, the teleporting mutant mystic known as Magik. Meanwhile, in a story from NEW X-MEN #37, Magik’s origin is explored and her former master, the demon-lord Belasco returns! Fighting his way through hostile terrain and vicious demon hordes, Belasco will stop at nothing to wrest control of Limbo. But the evil sorceress standing in his way bears a striking resemblance to his former protégé. And finally, from X-MEN: DIVIDED WE STAND #2, Magik has indeed returned but she’s trapped in Limbo, a slave to Belasco! Illyana yearns for her freedom and family, but she must find the lost pieces of her soul, the bloodstones, if she is to escape and defeat Belasco once and for all!

In the world where Magic rules, the last four clans of witches meet on the summer solstice for the Rite of Ascendency ceremony. They are set to ring in a new generation of spiritual leadership and appoint their newest 'Heirs to the Elements'. However, a deadly attack by forces unknown leaves four young witches alone and helpless as they must learn to cooperate and use their knowledge, skills and magical abilities to prove they are indeed worthy of inheriting the abilities to control Earth's mystic forces.

"DECADES" Her clan destroyed, her family murdered by vampires, Chinatsu, a once- proud female ninja, had nothing left to live for...save revenge. In this centuries-spanning tale of bloodlust and betrayal, Chinatsu, now a vampire herself, tracks the dark lord that turned her all those long years ago. Immortality has only made her need for vengeance stronger as she follows him across the globe, through myriad time periods, battling the undead minions that rise up to stop her.

We all remember when the Scarlet Witch uttered the three words that would change the landscape of the Marvel Universe: "No More Mutants!" But what if she said something different? And what of the consequences...? In a world without great power, who bears the burden of responsibility? Who will stand up to an enemy who fills the vacuum of power and whose hatred is unparalleled? What if Scarlet Witch had ended the HOUSE OF M by saying "NO MORE POWERS"?

Section featuring never-before-seen sketches and artwork.

Not a “retcon” … Not a “new universe”! Watch your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man battle his archfoe the Vulture for the very first time in this new, ALL AGES, contemporary revisiting of Stan Lee & Steve Ditko’s classic story. MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN introduces new and young readers to some of the greatest stories of the legendary Marvel Universe with dynamic brand new art and a modern flair!

In the tradition of the X-Men Classic, "Kitty's Fairy Tale," comes a series of new legends, re-imagining the greatest X-Men stories through folktales, myths and fables from across the globe. In the story of Momotaro, the Peach-Boy, an old Japanese woodcutter and his wife cut open a giant peach only to find a baby boy with a peach pit for an eye, crying inside! The couple quickly learns that there is more than meets the eye as the baby shoots ruby-red optic blasts when the pit is removed! Afraid of how the outside world would treat him, the Peach-Boy is raised in seclusion until a mysterious Monk comes along and shows the teenaged Peach-Boy that his is a gift to be proud of. Believing he is destined for greater things, the boy joins the monk on a journey to defeat the evil demons that have plagued his lands and captured a beautiful red-haired princess.

And featuring Part 4 of "What If the Runaways became the Young Avengers?

And featuring the conclusion of a special five part back-up story, 'What if the Runaways Became the Young Avengers?' In this issue... “Young Avengers Assemble!”

Featuring Part 3 of "What If the Runaways became the Young Avengers?"

Chris Powell has been many things over his young life, but now he's stepping up with a serious job at Project: P.E.G.A.S.U.S. When new information about his amulet is violently brought to light, Darkhawk realizes he may soon have to face his dark destiny.

In the tradition of X-Men Fairy Tales, Marvel makes its move on melding more modern myths this time starring everybody's favorite wall-crawler! Featuring all-new interpretations of Little Red Riding Hood, Anansi the Spider-God, Tsuchigumo the Japanese Spider Spirit and Cinderella. Find out just how fun fairy tales can be... Marvel style! Collecting SPIDER-MAN FAIRY TALES #1-4.