Skrull or Shi'ar Empires... before the emergence of Galactus... before the birth of Asgard... there was the First War. The greatest conflict to ever engulf the Multiverse. Today, it is reignited. This is the day of reckoning. And all that stands between the whole of reality and revenge from the dawn of time are the heroes of Earth... and the mind of Mister Fantastic! The most destructive force in the time-before-time is reawakening. And for the Multiverse to survive, all of the Watchers must break their most sacred oath! Dan Slott presents his cosmic saga fifteen years in the making - guest starring Thor, She-Hulk, the Silver Surfer, Jack of Hearts, Doctor Doom and more! Collecting: Fantastic Four: Reckoning War Alpha (2022) 1, Fantastic Four (2021) 40-46 and Reckoning War: The Trial of The Watcher (2018) 1

For decades, the Man-Thing has haunted the Florida Everglades. Now a new enemy has hijacked his body on a quest to take his incendiary abilities global] Who or what is the Harrower and can the Avengers, Spider-Man and the X-Men stop them from incinerating cities all over the world? As chaos ensues, the heroes battle to save Man-Thing, but does the man inside the monster, Ted Sallis, even want to be saved? Reprinting Avengers: Curse of the Man-Thing, The Amazing Spider-Man: Curse of the Man-Thing, X-Men: Curse of the Man-Thing, Savage Tales #1 & Man-Thing #12

An evocative picture book biography about the prolific life of Jackie Ormes, whose groundbreaking cartoons became some of the first empowering depictions of Black women in America! Jackie Ormes made history. She was the first Black woman cartoonist to be nationally syndicated in the United States. She was also a journalist, fashionista, philanthropist, and activist, and she used her incredible talent and artistry to bring joy and hope to people everywhere. But in post-World War II America, Black people were still being denied their civil rights, and Jackie found herself in a dilemma: How could her art stay true to her signature "Jackie joy" while remaining honest about the inequalities Black people had been fighting? Rising stars Traci N. Todd, author of the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Nina: A Story of Nina Simone, and Shannon Wright, co-creator of the bestselling graphic novel Twins, have crafted a gorgeous and heartfelt tribute to the indelible legacy of Jackie Ormes, whose life and work still influences illustrators and cartoonists today.

For decades, Wolverine’s shadowy past has been shrouded in mystery. But before he was the savage mainstay of the X-Men, before he was a tormented secret agent codenamed Weapon X — even before he was a barroom brawler in the wilds of Canada — he was a child. And now, his story will be told! Featuring the birth and childhood of sickly young James Howlett, the secrets and intrigue of his family history, the first struggle with his subconscious savagery that culminated in tragedy, and how James’ flight from everything he once knew led to the forging of the man known as Logan! Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert, two of the industry’s most acclaimed creators, unite to tell the tale that shaped mutantdom’s mightiest misfit — in a gorgeous Deluxe Edition packed with behind-the-scenes extras! COLLECTING: Wolverine: The Origin (2001) 1-6

Spider-Man! Ghost Rider! Wolverine! The Hulk! When these unlikely heroes first banded together to briefly become the new Fantastic Four, they made Marvel history. Now this fan-favorite team returns in an all-new adventure! Set shortly after the events of the group’s first appearance, brace yourself for a wild ride and guest stars aplenty — including, of course, the original FF! Plus a series of mystery villains that you’ll never see coming! Fresh from expanding the mythos of the black-costumed wallcrawler in SYMBIOTE SPIDER-MAN, writer Peter David dances between the raindrops of continuity once again to spin a new tale of this fabled fantastical foursome! COLLECTING: New Fantastic Four (2022) 1-5

Legendary artist Neal Adams illustrates his first ever full-length Fantastic Four story — and FF legend Mark Waid is back to join him! An unstoppable meteor of unknown origin has just erupted from hyperspace — and unless the Fantastic Four can keep it from hitting Manhattan, millions will die! But worse is yet to come. Galactus has vanished — and only he has the power to defeat his Negative Zone equivalent, the mysterious Antithesis! The Silver Surfer leads Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny on a mad race across the galaxy in search of the World-Eater — but if they fail, desperate times may call for desperate measures. Cosmic rays gave them their powers — but what will the Power Cosmic do to the FF?! Plus: Two classic tales by Waid and Adams! COLLECTING: Fantastic Four: Antithesis (2020) 1-4, X-Men (1963) 65, Fantastic Four (1998) 60

When a violent storm levels his sleepy Middlewest town, Abel and his childhood companion, Fox, must hastily flee into a world of mystical carnies and soothsayer hobos, bridge trolls and wilderness spirits, endless forests and forgotten children. SKOTTIE YOUNG (Strange Academy, I HATE FAIRYLAND) and JORGE CORONA (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET, Feathers), with colorist JEAN-FRANCOIS BEAULIEU and letterer NATE PIEKOS, collect the complete Eisner Award-nominated tale of Abel, a boy who must navigate a strange and mysterious land in order to discover who he can become. Collects MIDDLEWEST #1-18, with exclusive bonus features!

Do you want to be famous? Mac and Mac do. How? By doing the impossible! You'll laugh out loud at the funny adventures in this comic-style book. First they decide to walk around the world. But when Mom says it's too far for them to go, they decide to count the stars. They reach a bazillion when they see that some of the stars have fallen into Mom's washtub. Mac and Mac rescue the fallen stars, but then lose count. They decide to count grains of sand instead. Then . . while counting grains of sand, they realize THEY'VE WALKED AROUND THE WORLD!!! This sixth book in the Noodleheads graphic novel series is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers. Short chapters--full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor--follow Mac and Mac through their funny adventures. It is co-written and illustrated by Tedd Arnold, known for his popular Fly Guy series. Based on traditional world folktales and stories of fools, the Noodleheads encourage critical thinking. They invite readers to use their noodles to spot holes in the brothers' grand plans. Source notes by co-authors Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss, professional storytellers known as Beauty and the Beast, provide information about the traditional stories that inspired Mac and Mac's mishaps and give suggestions for further reading. This easy-to-read series, including the Geisel Honor book Noodleheads See the Future, is an accessible introduction to stories of fools, and a great next read for fans of the Fly Guy books. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Dog Man meets SpongeBob in Officer Clawsome: The Kelpcake Crisis!, a fast-paced and funny middle grade graphic novel series about the crimefighting duo Clawsome, a lobster, and his partner Stariana, a starfish, as they fight such denizens of the deep as the Catfishburglar, Chowderhead, and the Brain Sturgeon. Crime doesn’t pay in Caper Cove with Officer Clawsome and his partner, Stariana, on the case. Just ask the notorious Catburglarfish—she’ll confirm. But when the beloved bakery Kelpy's Kelpcakes goes missing and rumors begin swirling about shark sightings for the first time in a hundred years, the duo is about to find themselves claw-deep in a mystery for the ages. Will this dynamic duo save the day yet again, or have the citizens of Caper Cove eaten their last Kelpcake…for good?

Based on the all-new animated series, the My Little Pony friends go on a new adventure in this I Can Read Comic. Featuring a bold new comic style and easy-to-read text , this Level One I Can Read Comic is perfect for everypony! All Princess Pipp wants to do is sing and perform but her sister Princess Zipp would rather be doing anything else--like building something new! So when they get into a minor sibling fight, their friend Sunny suggests they switch places for the day. My Little Pony: Sister Switch is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with young readers new to graphic novel storytelling.

Mercy Sparx continues with Volume 5! Mercy Sparx Volume 5: Styx and Stones collects Mercy Sparx issues 13 and 14 of the Ongoing series and Mercy Sparx: Loose Ends!

Mercy Sparx continues! Pick up where Mercy Sparx Omnibus Volume 1 left off with the Mercy Sparx Omnibus Volume 2! Heaven's unlikely bounty hunter is back! A devil on a "mission from God," Mercy Sparx has spent years ripping halos off of whichever rogue angel Heaven orders her to, but now it appears there's a much bigger problem - her mother! The malevolent Faustia has found a way onto Earth, and has gotten the upper hand on both Heaven and Hell. To defeat, in Mercy's own words, her "See You Next Tuesday" of a mother, her only chance is to dive deep into her memory, and relive a painful childhood in the underworld of Sheol.

Gotham City is under siege by terrorists, and Batman is determined to find the source. But when Boston Brand tries to intervene, he discovers an even more disturbing and deadly truth: the terrorists are led by an inhuman monster. Ra's al Ghul has volunteered his own private security force to aid the GCPD, and now they are the only thing standing between nuclear terror and the townspeople. But al Ghul's true goal is hidden from everyone's eyes. He will destroy the city and kill Batman -- this time for good. Watching in horror is...Bruce Wayne? Collects Batman vs. Ra's Al Ghul issues #1-6.