A new anthology declared "All Out War" with stories featuring bith familiar warriors and new combatants. Most notable among the latter was the Viking Commando, whose origin unfolded in "D-Day for a Viking" by writer Robert Kanigher and artist George Evans. During a battle with the Huns, the 5th Century Viking - Valoric- was carried off to Valhalla by the Valkyrie Fey before he died. Upon Odin's command, Valoric awoke on Earth in post D-Day WWII accompanied by Fey, who was charged with shadowing Valoric until he truly perished. The axe wielding Valoric was in no hurry to meet his fate.

This issue features three stories."Expressway to Hell" - Jason, a runaway teen, hops a freight train and meets a trio of gangbangers also riding the rails, as well as a silent young woman huddled in a corner. Also in the boxcar is a dead bum wrapped in a cloak, and Jason helps the thugs throw the body off the train. As they proceed, they gather a few more runaway children. Soon they discover another wrapped body which they had somehow missed, and dispose of it similarly. They continue until they reach the train's stop where they meet another gangster and his van. They all climb aboard and are taken to the gang leader, K-Tel, at his warehouse headquarters. K-Tel intends to put the kids on the street and so to make them dependent on him he insists they smoke crack. As Jason protests, the wrapped body again appears, but now it rises and is revealed to be Cloak. The silent woman sheds her coat, showing herself to be Dagger, while the thugs fire upon Cloak. She dispatches the gangsters with her light knives, as Cloak overwhelms them with his darkness. Later, aided by Cloak and Dagger, Jason and the other runaways are set up at runaway shelters.

When Cody DiMarco went to bed, his life was the same as it had always been. In the morning the world he knew was gone. Now the only chance four children have to save their families and restore everything they love is to face down an evil older than time. To save reality, they must solve the mystery of.the Stardust Kid.

Collects Daredevil (1964) #333-344 And Elektra: Root Of Evil #1-4.Dark times for Daredevil — and Elektra! When DD heads underground, he gets drawn into an ordeal involving Bushwacker, the Devourer and…Deathlok? But as things get explosive, is the biggest menace the underground King — or the rising Kingpin? Out of costume, it's Matt Murdock no more — now he's Jack Batlin, street hustler! But when a Kruel menace targets Matt's friends, "Jack's" old life quickly comes back to haunt him! It's time for the 'Devil to do a little soul-searching, before his identity crisis pushes him over the edge! Will Nick Fury and the Punisher play a part in the return of the "real" Daredevil? Plus: DD's former flame, the assassin Elektra, stars in her own epic tale of darkness and deception — taking on the Hand and the sinister Snakeroot!

Collects Defenders (1972) #126-137, Iceman (1984) #1-4 and Beauty And The Beast (1984) #1-4.The Defenders, Marvel’s weirdest non-team, have a new roster, a new headquarters and a new leader — they’ve evolved into a New Defenders! Their adventures are some of the most far-out trips Marvel has ever presented, but what more could you expect from a group consisting of a Valkyrie, a gargoyle, a cosmic psychic, a sentient cloud and a pair of ex-X-Men? Together they’ll take on an all-new Secret Empire, killer nuclear spores in human form, the deadly Manslaughter and towering disembodied demons! Guest-starring Nick Fury, Odin, the New Mutants and more! Also featuring two limited series starring the Defenders’ Iceman and Beast in solo action — plus rare articles from Marvel’s 1980s behind-the-scenes magazine, MARVEL AGE!

Join 17-year-old Number Horowitz as she and her team board a cosmic train called the Non-Local Express, riding across the quantum sea and into the Infinite Spiral that leads to other worlds, new dimensions, parallel universes and through time itself. Impossible, Incorporated is the tale of a teenage girl with extraordinary abilities, seeking the truth about the universe—and her own mysterious past!

In one of DC's strangest comics ever, a werewolf, a vampire, a gorgon, and Frankenstein's monster fight the German forces during World War II. Originally published in the early 1980s, The Creature Commandos laid the groundwork for recent series like FRANKESTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. Collects WEIRD WAR TALES #93, 97, 100, 102, 105, 108-112, 114-119, 121 and 124.

Gargoyle stars in his own limited-series in witch the origin of the demonic Defender is explored. Brought to you by J.M. DeMatteis and beautifull art by Mark Badger with covers by Bernie Wrightson.

A cult favorite series is collected at last, from HOUSE OF MYSTERY #290, 291, 293, 295, 297, 299, 302 and 304-319 and BRAVE AND THE BOLD #195! Vampiric Lord Andrew Bennett turned his beloved Mary Seward into a vampire, hoping to keep her by his side through eternity. But what happens when her power turns her evil?

In Yellowstone Park, legends speak of a spirit bear referred to as “the Yogi,” which few if any have actually encountered. Real or not, when a bear seems to have graduated from stealing picnic baskets to kidnapping actual campers, Ranger Smith decides it’s time to stop this menace—so he calls on the services of Slade Wilson—a.k.a. Deathstroke—to get the job done. Plus, part one of a Secret Squirrel backup story written by J.M. DeMatteis.

Set against the turbulent backdrop of the early 1970s, Green Lantern and Huckleberry Hound join forces to take a stand on the issues of that era. Returning from recent duty in Vietnam, veteran Marine John Stewart—now a member of the Green Lantern Corps—contemplates what, if anything, he should do about the issues tearing his country apart. Meanwhile, Huckleberry’s comments against the Vietnam war have left him a celebrity outcast, and a visit back home to Mississippi puts him face to face with the Civil Rights Movement. What can one man—and one hound—do? Plus, part two of a Secret Squirrel backup story written by J.M. DeMatteis.

When a famous Hollywood talent agent is found brutally murdered, suspicion and evidence seem to point to his most famous client, Oscar winning actor Magilla Gorilla. Dick Grayson, already in Tinseltown to meet with said agent, senses something suspicious. Donning his Nightwing costume and joining forces with the simian suspect, he’s got one night to prove that this monkey doesn’t belong in a cage. Plus, part three of a Secret Squirrel backup story written by J.M. DeMatteis.

It’s Superman versus super food with Top Cat caught in the middle. While searching for his missing friend Bennie, TC uncovers a dietary danger that threatens the healthier portions of mankind, and it’s up to the Man of Steel to stop the probiotic menace of Kalien! In the salad bar, no one can hear you scream. Plus, part four of a Secret Squirrel backup story written by J.M. DeMatteis.

Prequel to the DC Universe Movie Justice League: Gods & Monsters! “Truth, justice and the American way” has a very different meaning to a Superman raised by poor, immigrant farmers. He’s seen abuse and injustice his whole life—and now he’s ready to let the world know what happens when a Man of Steel gets angry.

Prequel to the DC Universe Movie Justice League: Gods & Monsters!When an experimental treatment turned Kirk Langstrom into a vampire, life as he knew it was over. Now he tries to contain his need for blood by preying on evil men. But who decides when redemption is still possible?

Prequel to the DC Universe Movie Justice League: Gods & Monsters! A strange portal opens and a warrior steps out, chased by a fearsome beast. By the time she’s triumphed, Bekka is near collapse from exhaustion. One man witnessed the battle—will he treat her as the god that she is, or a monster?

"Collects Sensational Spider-Man (1996) #25-26, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #432-433, Spider-Man (1990) #88-90 and Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #254-256. The Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man isn't on ANYONE'S list of friends when he's framed for murder - and the authorities place a five-million-dollar reward on his webbed head! As Spidey attempts to locate Harry Osborn's missing son, he finds the whole city seems to be trying to collect the big bounty. Everywhere he turns, a virtual who's who of villains is out to get him! From the Green Goblin to the Gibbon, Spidey has his work cut out for him in this thrilling adventure!".

Collect Maximum Carnage #1-14. Carnage has returned and he's ready to bring his brand of murder and mayhem to New York. But when Carnage adopts like-minded allies, it becomes Maximum Carnage. Can Spider-Man, Venom and others stop him?

Death comes for the one person who has the potential to live forever: Superman! Even Doomsday couldn't kill the Man of Steel, and this version of death is hungry to finally claim him!

One shot.