Is the Phoenix rising again? Chris Claremont and Paul Smith’s classic UNCANNY X-MEN arc puts the team through major changes — and a test of faith! It’s the start of a beautiful friendship between Kitty Pryde and Lockheed, but why does Kitty think Professor Xavier is a jerk? Storm battles Callisto, leader of the outcast mutant Morlocks — but why is Storm so unsettled, and what will she do to resolve her inner conflicts? Meanwhile, Rogue joins the X-Men, but how will the team react to the addition of their former foe? Wolverine and Mariko Yashida are engaged — but surprises await the X-Men in Japan! And Cyclops has a new love in Madelyne Pryor but clues that Dark Phoenix is returning begin to point heartbreakingly close to home! Experience one of the X-Men’s most beloved storylines! COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 168-176

The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators — now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Gathering together to face the evil Loki, solo heroes Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Ant-Man and the Wasp joined forces to become Marvel’s most powerful super team! And when Captain America returned from the frozen depths to battle alongside them, the Avengers truly took form! In this collection of the earliest adventures of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, meet Kang the Conqueror, Wonder Man, the Space Phantom and Baron Zemo, and witness the debut of the Masters of Evil! But when a furious Hulk quits the Avengers and teams with the savage Sub-Mariner, will the green giant smash his former comrades? Let the cry ring out: Avengers Assemble! COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) 1-10

Conan wasn’t the only Robert E. Howard sword and sorcery icon to be adapted to Marvel Comics! Following Conan’s breakout success, Roy Thomas set his sights on Howard’s legendary barbarian king of Valusia: Kull! Marie and John Severin contributed what many consider the creative highlight of their careers, in tales that showed how uneasy hung the crown on the head of Kull — especially when confronting wicked sorcerer Thulsa Doom! The art of Mike Ploog also features heavily, along with contributions from some of the era’s top talents including Kull’s first appearance, drawn by comics legend Bernie Wrightson! COLLECTING: Kull the Conqueror (1971) 1-10, Kull the Destroyer (1973) 11-29, Creatures on the Loose (1970) 10, Monsters on the Prowl (1971) 16; material from Kull and the Barbarians (1975) 1-3, Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 9, Conan the Barbarian (1970) 10, Conan the Barbarian Annual (1973) 3, FOOM (1973) 14

Spider-Woman goes back to basics! The last few months have sent Jessica Drew to places she never wants to go again, and shown her sides of herself she never thought possible — but she survived. Now, it’s time to show the world who Spider-Woman truly is! With a new spin on a classic look, Jessica Drew is back in business and ready for action! And she’ll get it — courtesy of the Brothers of the Sword! With just a few slashes of their deadly blades, Spider-Woman’s visit to a jail is about to go horribly wrong Be here as the most consistent action-hit of 2020 rises to new levels in 2021! COLLECTING: Spider-Woman (2020) 11-16

The War of the Bounty Hunters rages across the galaxy! As Valance and his reluctant partner Dengar race to intercept Boba Fett and his precious cargo, deadly pursuers are after them. A dark secret from Valance’s past with Han Solo is about to emerge — and it may get him killed all these years later! But who is the mysterious leader of an assassination squad that is driving Valance into a life-and-death confrontation with an old friend? Meanwhile, T’onga is outgunned and outnumbered but she does have one last surprise up her sleeve! And as the shadowy mastermind behind everything makes its move, Valance and Dengar try their luck at the Canto Bight casino, and T’onga puts a crew together — with faces both fearsome and familiar! COLLECTING: Star Wars: Bounty Hunters (2020) 12-17

Doctor Aphra’s adventures continue against the backdrop of War of the Bounty Hunters! Aphra and Sana Starros discover an eerie, abandoned ship but on board they will discover a nightmarish horror not seen in the galaxy for untold eons. And to make things worse, they must contend with the fearsome bounty hunter Durge! Then, a mysterious invitation leads Aphra and Sana to an exclusive party — teeming with scum and villainy! Can they survive the underworld social event of the century? Or will their cover be blown by a familiar face with an agenda of their own? Face to face with the one person she hoped she’d never see again, this time the not-so-good Doctor is in trouble so deep she might not be able to talk her way out COLLECTING: Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020) 11-15

Gamma Flight had one job: Find and stop the immortal Hulk. But when push came to smash, the team sided with the green goliath — and now the human world intends to make them regret it. Puck, Absorbing Man, Titania, Doc Sasquatch, Dr. Charlene McGowan and a horribly changed Rick Jones are fugitives from every known authority — but a team this full of gamma energy is bound to break before long! Go on the run with the outlaws of Gamma Flight in this action-packed addition to the IMMORTAL HULK mythos! COLLECTING: Gamma Flight (2021) 1-5

Returned to the fold after his rebellion against the Emperor, Darth Vader faces the horrors of reconstruction in the secret laboratories of Coruscant. As he blacks out under the knife, does the Dark Lord of the Sith still dream of revenge against his master? Or do his thoughts drift towards his son and the friends who make Luke Skywalker so vulnerable? Don’t miss this next critical new chapter in Darth Vader’s ongoing evolution — featuring the revelation of the first time Vader learned the name Han Solo! What does the War of the Bounty Hunters mean for Vader’s ongoing schemes? COLLECTING: Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) 12-16

Odin has returned! But an air of tension now sits upon the throne. Father and son. All-Father and All-Father. Odin and Thor. Is this relationship forever doomed, and what does it mean for the Ten Realms? Determined to the best leader that he can be for Asgard, Thor makes the fateful decision that he must surrender Mjolnir. But what if the hammer isn’t ready to give up Thor? As all of Asgard reckons with Odin’s return and the aftermath of Donald Blake’s brutal attack, the God of Thunder will be rocked by revelations — and face a shocking confrontation with the Avengers! Plus, when the Infinity Stones return, Thor and a surprising guest-star must confront an infinite destiny! COLLECTING: Thor (2020) 15-18, Thor Annual (2021) 1

We thought they were dead. We thought they’d been banished, controlled, made harmless. We were wrong. The gamma monsters are coming back — converging, one by one, on New York City. And who can stop them now? Who can save us from the Immortal Hulk? The Avengers are ready to give it their best shot — but last time around, their battle against the Hulk was just business, and they destroyed an entire town. Now they’re in the middle of New York City, about to take on a very different kind of Hulk and it’s become personal. Run for your lives! COLLECTING: Immortal Hulk (2018) 46-50

Peter Parker. Spider-Man. Scientist. Troublemaker? Thanks to none other than Tony Stark, a new scientifi c research station for the teenage heroes of the Marvel Universe has just been completed - and Spider-Man just got an invitation to join! Working alongside some of your favorite faces from the MU, a whole bunch of awesome new gadgets, and with Iron Man keeping an eye on them, surely everything's going to go great, right? ...Right? Face front, True Believers, and treat yourself to this fi rst issue in an adventure of the WORLDWIDE ENGINEERING BRIGADE! COLLECTING: W.E.B. OF SPIDER-MAN (2020) 1-5

When did the X-Men get sidekicks?! Now! Don’t miss the debut of the greatest teenage super hero team of all time! They’ve learned from the best, now they’re ready to be put to the test! But who the heck are these kids, where did they come from — and why are their powers so similar to the X-Men’s? The Children of the Atom soon get a chance to prove their credentials when a local prison riot quickly turns into an escape. The strangest teens of all are on the case — but so are the Avengers! Meanwhile, a brand new alternative medicine is changing lives at school, but who’s recruiting the victims we mean patients?! Plus, an amazing race between the mutant inventor Forge, the brilliant Wakandan princess Shuri and more! COLLECTING: Children of the Atom (2021) 1-6, Marvel's Voices (2020) 1 (X-Men story)

The Strange Academy has endured loss now it teeters on the edge of tragedy! There will be some students that even Doctor Strange cannot save but can he minimize the graves they’ll have to dig on campus? Hearts are broken, uncanny new abilities manifest and a huge secret of the Academy is revealed! The students attempt to return to some sense of normalcy with a couple of good old-fashioned field trips but one is to outer space, to uncover a magical artifact with Rocket and Groot — and the other is to Asgard! Then, for orphan Calvin Morse, Parents’ Day at Strange Academy isn’t much fun. But while the rest of the parents tour the campus, Calvin and an unlikely friend will discover something truly terrifying! Marvel’s smash-hit series continues into its second semester! COLLECTING: Strange Academy (2020) 7-12

Earth. 116 years after the fall. Giala and her tribe live amongst the ruins of a metropolis turned upside down. When a gang of slave traffickers attacks them, the men are executed and the women are enslaved. Narrowly escaping, Giala has only one thing in mind: to rescue the children of the tribe and set things right. A dystopic tale of revenge and discovery, as the central heroine encounters new allies and enemies in her search for security and justice. Along the way she meets a band of mutants with strange powers that will ultimately lead to the discovery of the ultimate secret: the source of the cataclysm that led to the Fall... A mystical post-apocalyptic tale, lushly illustrated by the modern and flamboyant design work of artist Juzhen. A self-concluding adventure.