J. Michael Straczynski

There are two sides to every story. You've heard Thor's - now it's time to hear Loki's Odin's least favorite son rewrites Asgardian lore from his perspective, featuring the breathtaking painted artwork of Esad Ribic (SECRET WARS). In this tale, Loki's insatiable lust for power will take on new meaning - as will his conflicted sentiments toward Sif, his antipathy toward Balder and his deep-seated feelings of longing and resentment toward his older brother Thor and uncaring father Odin. And if that's not enough, just stare at the lush painted art by Ribic, presented larger than ever before - you won't be disappointed Plus: The first appearance of the Trickster God, a classic Tale of Asgard that reveals Loki's awesome origin and more Collecting LOKI (2004) #1-4, THOR (2007) #12 and material from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #85 and #112.

Visionary writer J. Michael Straczynski continues his blockbuster era of CAPTAIN AMERICA As the Krakoan age ends, mutants need allies more than ever -- and Captain America is determined to get his group of mutant change agents to the Front Door Cabaret alive. As Death pulls out all the stops to destroy them, Captain America has a choice: protect the change agents or safeguard his own future. But one of the rescued mutants has their own ideas and intends to make the decision for him COLLECTING: Captain America (2023) 13-18

One of Thor's most acclaimed runs ever reaches a climax in a massive siege of Asgard Cataclysmic events have rocked Thor's world So what will his friends do to help him? Meanwhile, Loki has woven his intricate scheming throughout every level of Thor's existence. From Asgard to Oklahoma, from Latveria to Hell, the Trickster has involved the likes of Doctor Doom, Hela, Norman Osborn and even Mephisto to meet his sinister goals. But when his plans spiral out of control -- culminating in the Siege of Asgard and the return of an ancient evil so terrible it means certain disaster to even speak its name -- it's up to Thor and his fellow Asgardians to save the day But who, if anyone, will save Loki? And what part does Dani Moonstar of the New Mutants have to play? COLLECTING: Thor (2007) 601-614, Thor Annual (2009) 1, Thor Giant-Size Finale (2009), Siege: Loki (2010) 1, New Mutants (2009) 11