Len Kaminski

Between Neuromancer and The Matrix, there was Ghost Rider 2099: a dark cyberpunk take on Marvel's biker from beyond the grave When the consciousness of Zero Cochrane, a murdered computer hacker, is downloaded into the body of an unstoppable cybernetic warbot, sparks fly - and Cochrane's killers become his first targets for vengeance But getting his revenge won't be easy as Ghost Rider finds himself under the power of the mysterious inhabitants of the Ghostworks, a digital A.I. realm with its own set of rules -- and the Doctor Doom of 2099 wants Ghost Rider under his control, as well Enter a futuristic world that may be too close for comfort, and witness the epic story of one of Marvel's most deadly new heroes of the 1990s - one hundred years ahead of his time Collecting GHOST RIDER 2099 (1994) #1-25.

Apes alive! When Solovar, leader of Gorilla City, is apparently assassinated by pro-human extremists, Gorilla City's new government declares war on humanity. Apes alive! When Solovar, leader of Gorilla City, is apparently assassinated by pro-human extremists, Gorilla City's new government declares war on humanity. Part of their plot involves turning the JLA into human-hating gorillas to help carry out their bidding. Now it's up to Batman (the only member who wasn't transformed, of course) and Martian Manhunter to find a cure for their banana-loving buddies and prevent all-out gorilla warfare from encompassing every civilization from Atlantis to Themyscira. JLApe: The Complete Collection reprints the entire crossover from Legends of the DC Universe #19, JLA Annual #3, Batman Annual #23, Aquaman Annual #5, Wonder Woman Annual #8, The Flash Annual #12, Superman Annual #11, Green Lantern Annual #8, and Martian Manhunter Annual #2.

Powerless When Clea's actions free the dread Dormammu, Doctor Strange beseeches the all-powerful Vishanti for aid. But his mystical patrons have a request in return -- and when Strange refuses, he is stripped of most of his magical power Sorcerer Supreme no more, to contend with Dormammu Strange must revive his old non-team the Defenders Then, when Nightmare targets Strange, will Morbius be a friend or foe? Plus: Strange loses and gains a disciple, and is swept up in cosmic chaos when the Goddess launches her Infinity Crusade And when Strange aids the Midnight Sons against Lilith, it unleashes a terrifying new foe -- and sparks a radical reimagining of Strange himself COLLECTING: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) 48-61; Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme Annual (1992) 3; Morbius: The Living Vampire (1992) 9; material from Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) 12, 14; Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 146

Tony Stark reclaims the iron mantle But being "dead" has taken its toll on his body, and Tony must take extreme measures to keep being Iron Man. What does this mean for James Rhodes, who wore the armor in Tony's absence -- and who is furious that his "best friend" lied to him? Tony must unravel the Controller's conspiracy, battle the Technovore aboard a Stark satellite, and face MODAM and Omega Red while investigating a dangerous deal with AIM. But who -- or what -- is the Face Thief? Plus, celebrate Iron Man's 30th anniversary with tales spanning his heroic career...including the classic debut of Squirrel Girl And dive deep into Tony's creative process with the Iron Manual COLLECTING: Vol. 18: Iron Man (1968) 290-297, Iron Man Annual (1970) 14, Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) 13, Iron Manual (1993) 1; material from Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) 2, 8-9, 12, 14-15

The Fantastic Four, like never before With Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny out of commission, a new FF comes together: Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider and the Hulk But what monstrous threat could bring these heroes together? And how are the Mole Man and the Skrulls involved? Maybe the real FF can help figure all that out Then, the one, true Doom returns -- and a time-jumping battle for the ages with Mister Fantastic ensues Did we say time? Uh-oh, better hope nobody tells the Time Variance Authority The Thing battles the Wrecker before a fantastic new era begins -- and a stunning revelation rocks the marriage of Johnny Storm and Alicia Masters Plus: The New Warriors, the Guardians of the Galaxy and a Miracle on Yancy Street COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) #347-361 And Annual #24 And Material From Marvel Holiday Special #1

Johnny Blaze and Dan Ketch race side-by-side as the Spirits of Vengeance, as Marvel's Midnight Sons rise to face a hellish threat like no other Former Ghost Rider Blaze joins his successor Ketch and fellow Sons including Morbius, Blade, the Nightstalkers and the Darkhold Redeemers in the fight against Lilith, Mother of Demons, and her horrifying progeny As they continue to burn rubber together, Blaze and Ghost Rider target Hag and Troll, but they're not the only ones on the trail. So is Venom And where the sinister symbiote goes, can Spider-Man be far behind? COLLECTING: Ghost Rider (1990) 28, 31; Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) 1-6; Morbius: The Living Vampire (1992) 1; Darkhold: Pages From the Book of Sins (1992) 1; Nightstalkers (1992) 1; Web of Spider-Man (1985) 95-96; material from Midnight Sons Unlimited (1993) 1

One of the most shocking stories in Avengers history When the Swordsman returns from the dead with the mysterious Magdalene by his side, a sprawling saga begins - and at its heart stands the shadowy Proctor What is his great secret? Who are his mysterious Gatherers? And what do they want with the Vision, the Black Knight and the Eternal known as Sersi? Meanwhile, the Avengers deal with Kree terrorists, the Legion of the Unliving and a traitor in their midst - as the Black Knight finds himself torn between Sersi and his teammate Crystal And can the X-Men help the Avengers stop a mutant/human civil war before Proctor begins his final gathering? Avengers (1963) 343-344, 348-375; Avengers Annual (1967) 22; Avengers Strikefile (1994) 1; X-Men (1991) 26; Avengers West Coast (1989) 101; Uncanny X-Men (1981) 307; Black Knight: Exodus (1996) 1; Avengers Anniversary Magazine (1993) 1

The full story of Eddie Brock's transformation into Venom Take one symbiotic costume spurned by Spider-Man Add one disgraced reporter who blames the loss of his career on the same friendly neighborhood wall-crawler Together, they will become the deadliest foe Peter Parker has ever faced Experience the shocking saga of the Sin-Eater that led to Eddie's downfall. And the dark origin of Venom that, which reveals how two lost souls, with a shared hatred of Spidey, became one -and explores the twisted roots that led them there Plus, fl ash back to a tale from Eddie's past as a cub reporter at the Daily Globe - on the hunt for a monster COLLECTING: VENOM: SEED OF DARKNESS (1997) -1; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 258; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) 1; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) 107-110, 134-136; VENOM: DARK ORIGIN (2008) 1-5

The gunmetal gray Avenger Tony Stark's health takes a turn for the worse thanks to the intergalactic Operation: Galactic Storm Back home, the Masters of Silence are waiting - and to defeat them, Tony needs to build a new armor unlike any other But with Justin Hammer gunning for him, will he live long enough to get used to it? Or will the suit be a better fit for James Rhodes? When Tony's health finally gives out for good, Rhodey must face his destiny - as a War Machine But which is worse: fi lling Iron Man's boots or running Stark Enterprises? Guest-starring Darkhawk, the West Coast Avengers - and a lineup of classic villains from Blizzard to Blacklash COLLECTING: VOL. 17: IRON MAN (1968) 278-289, IRON MAN ANNUAL (1970) 12-13, MATERIAL FROM DARKHAWK ANNUAL (1992) 1, AVENGERS WEST COAST ANNUAL (1989) 7, MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL (1991) 2

Venom and Wolverine enter the jaws of death When the two lethal heroes are thrown into an unwilling interdimensional adventure, even in space you'll still hear the screams Then, the law finally catches up with Eddie Brock - and Venom goes on trial But even with Matt "Daredevil" Murdock on defense, what possible verdict could hand Venom a license to kill? That's right - Venom becomes a hired gun for the government But when he targets Ghost Rider and J. Jonah Jameson, Spider-Man must intervene The bitter feud between Peter Parker and Eddie Brock is reignited - but can Spidey fi nally bring about Venom's big finish? COLLECTING: VENOM: TOOTH & CLAW 1-3, VENOM: ON TRIAL 1-3, VENOM: LICENSE TO KILL 1-3, VENOM: SEED OF DARKNESS -1, VENOM: SIGN OF THE BOSS 1-2, SPIDER-MAN: THE VENOM AGENDA, VENOM: FINALE 1-3

Doctor Strange is thrust into the Infi nity War The Doc allies with Galactus, puts together a group of mages to save the Earth and reunites the original Defenders...but when Strange defies the all-powerful Vishanti and is stripped of his mystical power, he must revive his old non-team, with a twist Who will join the ranks of Strange's Secret Defenders? He'll battle Nightmare, team with Morbius, and lose and gain a disciple - but Dormammu is the one to really dread COLLECTING: DOCTOR STRANGE, SORCERER SUPREME 41-59, ANNUAL 2-3; SPIDER-MAN/DR. STRANGE: THE WAY TO DUSTY DEATH; SILVER SURFER (1987) 67; MORBIUS: THE LIVING VAMPIRE (1992) 9; SECRET DEFENDERS 1-11; MATERIAL FROM INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL 18; NAMOR THE SUBMARINER ANNUAL 2; SILVER SURFER ANNUAL 5

Johnny Blaze and Dan Ketch race side-by-side as the Spirits of Vengeance, as Marvel's Midnight Sons rise to face a hellish threat like no other Former Ghost Rider Blaze joins his successor Ketch and fellow Sons including Morbius, Blade, the Nightstalkers and the Darkhold Redeemers in the fight against Lilith, Mother of Demons, and her horrifying progeny COLLECTING: GHOST RIDER (1990) 28, 31; GHOST RIDER/BLAZE: SPIRITS OF VENGEANCE 1-6; MORBIUS: THE LIVING VAMPIRE (1992) 1; DARKHOLD: PAGES FROM THE BOOK OF SINS 1; NIGHTSTALKERS 1; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) 95-96; MATERIAL FROM MIDNIGHT SONS UNLIMITED 1