Her name is May "Mayday" Parker, and she recently learned her father was the original Spider-Man. The good news is that she's having the time of her life as she hones the amazing spider-like abilities she inherited from him. The bad news is that some of her roughest, toughest battles lie ahead - against the likes of Ladyhawk, the Kingpin of Crime, Mr. Nobody, Crazy Eight...and her own parents?! Collects SPIDER-GIRL #6-11....

Celebrate 70 years of Marvel Comics with The Marvel Encyclopedia! Fully updated with new images and text, this one-volume encyclopedia contains more than 1,000 of Marvel's greatest-from well-known characters such as Spider-Man, the Hulk and Wolverine to lesser known heroes and villains.

An essential book both for new fans and for those who grew up loving the comics, The Marvel Encyclopedia is full of artwork, stats, and history for every character in the Marvel Universe. Updates on characters include information from the story arcs of Civil War and Annihilation, and brings fans up to date with the aftermath of Secret Invasion.

TM & © 2009 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Licensed by Marvel Characters B.V. All rights reserved....

Marvel authority Tom DeFalco unmasks the history of the beloved websling in this updated edition of DK's definitive guide, which includes more than 600 full-color illustrations from the Spider-Man comics, along with original illustrations, detailed character profiles, and descriptions of the latest developments in the Marvel Universe. MARVEL, Spider-Man and the distinctive likeness thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with permission. (c) 2006 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved.This book is produced under license from Marvel Characters, Inc. AUTHOR BIO: Tom DeFalco has written about the adventures of Spider-Man and other super heroes for over 20 years. Tom has been a top writer and Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics, and has written many titles for Marvel & DK, including Hulk: The Incredible Guide, Fantastic Four: The Ultimate Guide, Avengers: The Ultimate and most recently, The Marvel Encyclopedia....

Dig into the archives of Marvel Comics with this massive compendium. Every iconic hero and villain of the Marvel Comics Universe is chronologically catalogued in this lush celebration of Marvel's seventy year history including Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Captain America and hundreds more.

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Hulk: The Incredible Guide captures the full legend of this Marvel Comics superhero, who has been thrilling fans for more than 40 years. Discover the secret of the Hulk's superhuman powers, and of the weird multiple personalities lurking within Bruce Banner's fractured Psyche

HULK and the distinctive likeness thereof is a trademark of Marvel Characters, Inc., and is used with permission. Copyright (c) 2008 Marvel Characters, Inc. All Rights Reserved....

The new Scarlet Spider debuts, and the one true Spider-Man returns - but can even three web-slingers defeat the awesome Apox the Omega Skrull? Angel Face and Funny-Face are on the loose, leaving Spider-Girl to face up to her quarrels with the New Warriors before the final faceoff! Plus: startling secrets of Mayday's past and a confrontation with everyone's favorite cantankerous clone, Kaine! Guest-starring the Fantastic Five and Avengers Next! Collects Spider-Girl #45-50....

With her life stolen by the mysterious Brand New May and her father in the hands of Fury, the Goblin Queen, a gravely injured Spider-Girl must carve a new life for herself as friends turn against her and old enemies come to her aid - and that's just the beginning! Collects Amazing Spider-Girl #25-30....

The final onslaught is on! Mutantdom's mightiest telepaths are forced to turn on one of their own, because Professor X's evil side won't stand for any more repression! The world's greatest hero teams gird for battle against one of their deadliest enemies, and when the smoke clears, not only will some of them not still be standing, they won't be there at all! The X-Men are left to take the blame for over a dozen dynamic disappearances, leading the man called Bastion to lay the groundwork for their next crisis! But even if Onslaught is purged from this world, can a reborn world say the same? Guest appearances galore, plus step-by-step details on where the turning point of the 1990s began and ended! Collects Fantastic Four #416, X-Men #56-57, Onslaught: Marvel Universe, Cable #36, Uncanny X-Men #337, Onslaught: Epilogue, Iron Man #6, and X-Men: Road to Onslaught....

Sworn to follow in her father's web tracks, May "Mayday" Parker's got a lot on her plate - but an upstart imitator wants to help himself to her heritage! Who is the new Spider-Man and what role will he play in Spider-Girl's reality? Guest-starring the Avengers of A-Next - with looks into the legacies of the FF, the X-Men and the New Warriors! Collects Spider-Girl #28-33....

There's a new gang war in New York City, but what's a gang war without a Parker caught in the middle? The rivalry between the Kingpin and challenger Canis has heated up, and even Spider-Girl can't end it before the death of a classic Marvel villain! Meanwhile, more villains pop up guided by a mysterious agenda! To them, Spider-Girl's just a troublemaker - but the Black Tarantula thinks she's destined for more... and for him! Plus, crises at Midtown High! Guest-starring Darkdevil and Kaine the corrupted clone! Collects Spider-Girl #60-66....

From the studio that brought you the smash-hit movies Shrek and Madagascar comes Monsters Vs. Aliens, a story about the world’s most extraordinary saviours!

Not all monsters are evil! The “M” Files features two original tales of Susan “Ginormica” Murphy, Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D., The Missing Link, B.O.B. and Insectosaurus! In ‘The “M” Files’, take a trip to Area 51 to discover the true origins of our wily gang of monsters! And in ‘Brain Pain’, Dr Cockroach attempts a brain transfer... with hilarious results!

This is the official graphic novel prequel of the movie that features the voice talents of Reese Witherspoon, Kiefer Sutherland, Hugh Laurie and Seth Rogen!...

Out of tragedy, a hero is born! In the roaring heart of the crucible, steel is made. In the raging flame of personal tragedy, men are sometimes forged into something more than human. Wealthy and successful at an early age, Richard Benson was preparing to enjoy a long and happy life with his family when crime took away his wife and young daughter. Once he was just a man, but now he is a machine of vengeance dedicated to the extermination of all crime. A figure of ice and steel, but more pitiless than both, Benson has become a symbol to crooks and killers--a terrible, almost impersonal force, masking cold genius and a nearly supernatural power behind a face as white and still as a dead man's mask. Only pale eyes, like ice in a polar dawn, hint at what awaits criminals when they invoke the rage of millionaire adventurer Richard Benson - The Avenger! Now, for the first time in over 30 years, the fearless/expressionless crime fighter; the man with the moldable face, the man with the shock white hair and the pale grey eyes, is back in action in a stunning collection of stories featuring all the action, adventure, and revenge Avenger fans have come to expect! From noir adventure and two-fisted action, to emotional tales of inner demons, join The Avenger for the E-ticket thrill ride of your life!...

As the star-spangled splendor struggles to find a balance between her personal and super-hero lives, a hunt for a missing fiancee unexpectedly leads American Dream into a battle with an unstoppable new super-foe and terrifyingly new kind of terrorist. Collects American Dream #1-5....

At last, the battle you never thought you'd see: Spider-Girl versus Arana! 'Nuff said! Plus: It's the start of a Brand New May as Mayday Parker decides to make some startling changes when her mysterious stalker is finally revealed and Moose launches his first attack against Spider-Girl. Collects Amazing Spider-Girl #19-25....