Marvel Action: Origins, Vol. 1


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From Spider-Man to Loki, and more faces in between, these kid-friendly stories put the action, adventure, and fun of big budget Hollywood in the palm of your hand. Discover the secret histories of the Marvel heroes you love and the villains you love to hate! New takes on the classic origin stories of your favorite characters, suitable for young readers. A science exhibit and a spider bite change Peter Parker's life forever when he becomes Spider-Man! The seemingly unstoppable cosmic conqueror Thanos embarks on his path to take over the galaxy! Pilot Carol Danvers finds a new destiny as the strongest Avenger, Captain Marvel! Norman Osbourne begins a life of crime as the sinister Green Goblin! Plus the Hulk, Venom, and more! MCU fans of all stripes can find their favorite characters in these middle-grade adaptations of the famous origin stories of Marvel Comics' most iconic heroes and villains. Collects Marvel Action: Origins #1-5.




Origins of Marvel Comics


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Marvel Action: Chillers


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When an ancient supernatural book threatens the world, Doctor Strange and Ironheart will have to follow its trail of destruction to stop it! Brave the spookiest corners of the Marvel Action Universe with the Sorcerer Supreme and armored teen genius Riri Williams as they hunt the legendary Iron-Bound Book of Shuma-Gorath. Along the way they'll hear fearful tales of its past: Iron Man's encounter with a horrifying post-modern Prometheus! The time teenage monster hunter Elsa Bloodstone came up against a werewolf... in Captain America's clothing! Spider-Man and Nadia Van Dyne, the Unstoppable Wasp, against a possessive symbiote out for Peter Parker's soul! Then, in the fearful finale, the heroes learn who's behind the Book's chaos. And that person has one final fright to call forth! Writer Jeremy Whitley (My Little Pony, Unstoppable Wasp) unearths his inner ghost-storyteller, with help from artists Gretel Lusky (Primer), Derek Charm (Squirrel Girl, Star Wars Adventures), Sweeney Boo (Marvel Action: Captain Marvel), Seth Smith, Bill Underwood, and Bowen McCurdy. Collects the complete four-issue series.




Nova Volume 1


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The new Human Rocket roars into action! Sam Alexander is a kid bound by the gravity of a small town - and a father whose ridiculous, drunken fairy tales about a "Nova Corps" were just another heavy burden. But lucky for Sam, gravity soon won't even matter - and those troubles will be a billion miles away. It's a boy, a helmet and an intergalactic legacy! As Sam trains with the Guardians of Galaxy's Gamora and Rocket Raccoon, the helmet leads Nova into intergalactic conflict that will affect the entire Marvel Universe! Mysteries are revealed in this breathtaking new series by the bestselling, award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness (Hulk, Avengers: X-Sanction)! COLLECTING: Nova 1-5, Point One 1 (Nova story), Marvel Now! Point One 1 (Nova story)




Origin


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Welcome to the greatest story never told. The origins of wolverine.




Lady Death Origins Volume 1 Hardcover


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The fan-favorite adventures of Lady Death, one of the comic industry's sexiest and most recognizable femme fatales, are collected for the first time! For the first time, the illustrious history of Brian Pulido’s fan-favorite heroine will be collected in a new series of graphic novels, LADY DEATH: ORIGINS! Featuring breathtaking adventures that have been – until now – out of print, the ORIGINS series is a perfect way for fans to experience the full breadth of gothic fantasy which inspired the new monthly comic book series by Boundless Comics! This initial volume collects the epic “Abandon All Hope” origin story, illustrated by Ron Adrian, introducing readers to a tragic young woman named Hope, whose quest to save her mother’s kidnapped soul leads her to a perilous mystical realm… and her transformation into the cold, alluring warrior Lady Death! Also contained within is “Wicked,” a tale of blood and sorcery illustrated by Richard Ortiz, providing further insight into the iconic Lady Death and her supporting cast.




Marvel Action Origins 1


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Marvel Graphic Novels and Related Publications


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This work provides an extensive guide for students, fans, and collectors of Marvel Comics. Focusing on Marvel's mainstream comics, the author provides a detailed description of each comic along with a bibliographic citation listing the publication's title, writers/artists, publisher, ISBN (if available), and a plot synopsis. One appendix provides a comprehensive alphabetical index of Marvel and Marvel-related publications to 2005, while two other appendices provide selected lists of Marvel-related game books and unpublished Marvel titles.




Wolverine Origins


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For over a century, he's been hiding in the darkest shadows of Wolverine's life, controlling the beast and destroying the man. But now, finally, the tide is turning... and Wolverine's vengeance is within reach! Introducing: ROMULUS! Collects Wolverine: Origins #37-40.