Tom DeFalco

Spider-Man är knappt hemkommen från Secret Wars innan hans vanliga kaosartade liv i New York åter tar ny fart. Inte nog med att han måste tampas med utomjordiska dräkter, muterade superapor och prisjägare med sylvassa klor. I kulisserna står även en av hans värsta fiender och väntar på sin tur… Hobgoblin!

Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe, as a rivalry for the ages is born When Spidey's symbiotic alien black costume takes a new host -- Eddie Brock, who hates Spider-Man -- together they become the lethal Venom They'll stop at nothing to take their revenge on Peter Parker...and when Venom sires an even more psychopathic offspring, the result is Maximum Carnage Plus the sinister symbiote sinks his teeth into Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Quasar, Darkhawk and the Avengers, in this complete compendium of Venom's earliest appearances COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 258, 300, 315-317, 332-333, 346-347, 361-363, 374, 378-380; Web of Spider-Man (1985) 1, 95-96, 101-103; Avengers: Deathtrap - The Vault (1991) 1; Darkhawk (1991) 13-14; Spider-Man: The Trial of Venom (1992) 1; Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) 5-6; Spider-Man (1990) 35-37; Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 201-203; material from Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 373, 375, 388; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 25-26; Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985) 7-8; Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 12; Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 117-122; Spider-Man Unlimited (1993) 1-2; Venom subplot pages

MARVEL ARCHIVES: A TIME CAPSULE OF ICONIC ERAS Marvel Comics has shaped pop culture for decades, and now you can relive its most unforgettable moments with the all-new Marvel Archives series. This groundbreaking line of oversized graphic novels takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the most dynamic periods in Marvel's history. Whether it's the cosmic adventures of the 70s, the gritty urban tales of the 90s, or the high-flying superheroics of the mid-80s, Marvel Archives captures the essence of each era like never before. Marvel Archive Editions will contain: Deluxe oversized hardcoverThe original comic stories presented as they were first printedPacked with Bonus Features like complete with ads, fan letter pages, and moreCover galleries highlighting the work of legendary artists from the eraEach volume is more than just a collection of stories--it's a portal to the cultural zeitgeist of the time. With every turn of the page, you'll experience the world as it was, from the political and social upheavals that shaped the stories to the music, movies, and television that defined the era, and laid the groundwork for the Marvel Universe as we know it today. In this debut volume, journey back to the mid-80s, a transformative time in Marvel history. Spanning 1984-1985, this collection highlights one of the most pivotal storylines in Spider-Man's career: the introduction of his mysterious black costume. Returning from Secret Wars, Peter Parker dons a sleek new suit, seemingly perfect in every way. But as Spider-Man battles villains like the Puma and the Hobgoblin, he discovers his suit has a dark secret--it's alive, a symbiotic alien with its own agenda With guest appearances from the Fantastic Four, the Black Cat, and a shocking confession from Mary Jane Watson, this saga sets the stage for one of Marvel's most legendary rivalries: Spider-Man vs. Venom. Set against the backdrop of mid-80s Marvel Comics thrived, weaving superhero tales that resonated with the fears and hopes of the time. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #252-263 FACSIMILE EDITIONS and Bonus Cover Gallery.

The Epic Collection series of Hawkeye's adventures continue, chroncling the death -- and rebirth -- of Earth's Mightiest Marksman Life is tough -- but the alternative is worse In mourning for his ex-wife Mockingbird, can a reclusive Hawkeye take on the shadowy Secret Empire? Clint clashes with the U.S.Agent, mentors two junior Avengers...and soon hits the road for all-action adventures Prepare for exotic locations, offbeat characters, dubious morals, sleazy motives...and a can-do hero who's not afraid to get his hands dirty. But when the Scarlet Witch disassembles the Avengers, Hawkeye is a heartbreaking casualty -- though death is not the end Hawkeye awakens in the altered House of M reality, one of only a few heroes who remember how things should be...but when the world returns to normal, can Clint find a new place in it? Or will he give his mantle to another up-and-coming hero? COLLECTING: Hawkeye (1994) 1-4; Hawkeye: Earth's Mightiest Marksman (1998) 1; Hawkeye (2003) 1-8; Avengers (1998) 502; The Pulse (2004) 10; New Avengers (2004) 26, 30; Young Avengers Presents (2008) 6; material from Marvel Comics Presents (1998) 159-161

In an alternate future, the daughter of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson carries on her father's tradition of heroism...as Spider-Girl The fearsome foes keep on coming as Spider-Girl faces the new Doctor Octopus -- and the old Man-Wolf, A.K.A. John Jameson But as "Mayday" Parker fights to protect NYC from an army of invisible invaders, the Buzz finally discovers her secret identity -- or does he? The Black Tarantula renews his efforts to lure Spider-Girl to the dark side -- could that be why she's donning a black costume of her very own? When her dad did that, it led to the birth of Venom -- and it won't be long before the sinister symbiote is back and targeting May's closest friends To stop this deadly villain may require the aid of the Avengers and the Fantastic Five Plus: the fury of the Goblin Queen, the machinations of Kaine and the return of Aftershock -- and her dad, Electro COLLECTING: Spider-Girl (1998) 68-84

The entire shocking saga of the symbiotic suit that became the iconic villain Venom When Spider-Man returns from the Secret Wars with a snazzy new black costume, he's faster and stronger - and has an unending, built-in supply of webbing All the better for tussling with foes like the Rose, Black Fox, Red Ghost, Jack O'Lantern, Puma and the Blob But something's not quite right. Curse that ol' Parker luck, the black costume is a hungry alien symbiote...and it's grown very attached to him With help from the Fantastic Four, Spidey gets free - but the sinister symbiote isn't finished with him yet, and Spidey soon faces the fight of his life to avoid a permanent bond Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #252-263 and ANNUAL #18; MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #141-150 and ANNUAL #7; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #90-100 and ANNUAL #4; and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #1.

The return of the classic title JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY Thor is gone Asgard has been destroyed Its gods are scattered across the Earth, living mortal lives with no memory of their past selves. Can Sif, Balder, Ulik the Troll, the Warriors Three, the Enchantress and the other Lost Gods discover the truth about themselves in time to stop the world-destroying plot of Seth, the Egyptian God of Death? Plus: Brunnhilde the Valkyrie is a legend reborn -- but is destined to face the deepest depths of D'Spayre And, stripped of his immortal powers and grieving for his lost allies Thor and the Avengers, Hercules struggles to find his place in the mortal world. But when Ares, god of war, plots to plunge Earth into the Dark Ages once more, the Prince of Power is drawn back into the fray COLLECTING: Journey Into Mystery (1996) 503-513, -1; Valkyrie (1997) 1; Hercules and the Heart of Chaos (1997) 1-3

Return to Battleworld Get ready for a new story set during the 1980s classic SECRET WARS On the Beyonder's patchwork planet, Spider-Man has just donned his new alien black costume. But as Reed Richards and Captain America work on a plan to get the heroes home, Spidey is whisked off into a further escalation of the Secret War - with new friends and foes alike Falcon, Iceman and Daredevil join Spider-Man and the Human Torch at the mercy of Baron Zemo - but what mischief does the Hobgoblin have in store? Drawing on dangling threads from the original series, this all-new tale provides further insight into the machinations of the Beyonders - and brings some fan-favorite characters from the classic SECRET WARS toy line into the fray Collecting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS: BATTLEWORLD #1-4.

What if Peter Parker and Mary Jane had a daughter? The ever-amazing answer is she'd be May "Mayday" Parker - A.K.A. Spider-Girl Spinning out of the pages of WHAT IF? into her very own universe, the teenage Mayday inherits spider-powers and dons her retired father's red-and-blues Follow her adventures from the beginning as Mayday learns about Spider-Man's legacy and wrestles with whether to follow in his footsteps She'll face threats old and new - from the Venom symbiote and Kaine to Crazy Eight and the Dragon King - and meet incredible faces from the future Marvel Universe including Darkdevil, Wild Thing, the Fantastic Five and the newest roster of the mighty Avengers Discover a friendly neighborhood hero for a new generation Collecting WHAT IF? (1989) #105; and SPIDER-GIRL (1998) #1-15, #1/2 and ANNUAL 1999.