The Marvel Universe has always reflected the world outside your window - from the moment Captain America charged into battle in World War II, to the present day! Marvel's characters face relevant and real-life issues alongside their extraordinary adventures - from grappling with alcoholism, to participating in politics, to celebrating diversity and everything in between! These powerful stories from Marvel's 80-year history feature iconic heroes tackling heavy-hitting subjects including drug abuse, teen suicide, HIV, terrorism, school shootings and more!

COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 97, HOWARD THE DUCK (1976) 8, IRON MAN (1968) 128, NEW MUTANTS (1983) 45, ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) 106, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) 303, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) 420, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 36, CAPTAIN AMERICA (2002) 1, ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) 51, MS. MARVEL (2015) 13, CHAMPIONS (2016) 24; MATERIAL FROM CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS 2, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 583

Carol Danvers has one of comics' most richly varied careers - both in and out of costume! She's been a U.S. Air Force pilot, an undercover agent and a NASA security chief - but after meeting Kree warrior Mar-Vell, Carol gained incredible powers of her own, becoming Ms. Marvel! She soon joined the Avengers but later took to outer space as the cosmic Binary! Years later, a new name -Warbird - accompanied Carol's return to Earth's Mightiest Heroes and her later position as a government-appointed agent. But at last, Carol Danvers hasembraced her legacy - and now flies higher and faster as Captain Marvel!

COLLECTING: MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) 13; MS. MARVEL (1977) 1, 19; AVENGERS (1963) 183-184; UNCANNY X-MEN (1963) 164; LOGAN: SHADOW SOCIETY (1996) 1; AVENGERS (1998) 4; IRON MAN (1998) 85; MS. MARVEL (2006) 32-33; CAPTAIN MARVEL (2012) 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!

There's a new monster in town. He's cuddly. He's lovable. He's down with the kids. And he's available for your corporate retreat. Yes, there was another Hulk once - the one who made all those nasty threats to end the world. But who needs him? THE LIVING HULK is here. And he's going to save us all - or your money back.

COLLECTING: IMMORTAL HULK 31-35

Make your home look amazing with this instant collection of spectacular Spider-Man artwork from the sensational, smash-hit video game! Featuring a gallery of behind-the-scenes illustrations and other stunning masterpieces from the world of MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN! They all show off Spidey - and, of course, his instantly iconic Advanced Suit - in full glory as he swings through New York City and takes on fearsome foes like the Kingpin, Mister Negative, Doctor Octopus and the Sinister Six! Action shots, battle scenes and more are presented in a glorious format perfect for sticking to your walls!

The Black Widow sets out on her own in a series of solo adventures that defined her as one of Marvel's greatest heroes! Writer Ralph Macchio begins with a tense secret-agent tale stunningly illustrated by Paul Gulacy. Then, with artist George Pérez, he spins one of the most beloved Black Widow stories of all time for MARVEL FANFARE. Next, a series of graphic novels explores the darkest corners of the Marvel Universe. A revelation regarding the Red Guardian draws Black Widow back into the web of Russian spymasters; she teams with the Punisher to take down a rogue former government agent; she reunites with Daredevil to investigate the murder of S.H.I.E.L.D. ESPer agents; and she returns to post-Soviet Russia with Nick Fury.

COLLECTING: BLACK WIDOW: THE COLDEST WAR (1990), PUNISHER/BLACK WIDOW: SPINNING DOOMSDAY'S WEB (1992), DAREDEVIL/BLACK WIDOW: ABATTOIR (1993), FURY/BLACK WIDOW: DEATH DUTY (1995) & JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1996) 517-519 AND MATERIAL FROM BIZARRE AVENTURES (1981) 25, MARVEL FANFARE (1982) 10-13, SOLO AVENGERS (1987) 7, MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) 135 & DAREDEVIL ANNUAL (1967) 10

Concluding the Age of Star Wars - epic adventures featuring your favorite characters from all three film trilogies! This final volume spotlights the heroes of the Resistance and the villains of the First Order! Witness the moments that define them, the incredible battles that shaped them - and their eternal conflict between light and darkness! Solo stories spotlight major figures from Star Wars Episodes VII-IX - including Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, Rose Tico, Maz Kanata, Vice Admiral Holdo...and the loveable BB-8! But in the growing darkness, Kylo Ren, Supreme Leader Snoke, Captain Phasma and General Hux are waiting...

COLLECTING: STAR WARS: AGE OF RESISTANCE - CAPTAIN PHASMA 1, STAR WARS: AGE OF RESISTANCE - FINN 1, STAR WARS: AGE OF RESISTANCE - GENERAL HUX 1, STAR WARS: AGE OF RESISTANCE - KYLO REN 1, STAR WARS: AGE OF RESISTANCE - POE DAMERON 1, STAR WARS: AGE OF RESISTANCE - REY 1, STAR WARS: AGE OF RESISTANCE - ROSE TICO 1, STAR WARS: AGE OF RESISTANCE - SUPREME LEADER SNOKE 1, STAR WARS: AGE OF RESISTANCE SPECIAL 1

It's the ultimate odd couple - Conan and Frank Castle! The barbarian and the Punisher are attempting to walk out of the Savage Land, hauling the caskets of Frank's family - through Antarctica. Frank Castle was never much of a religious man, but after fighting alongside Conan, he's becoming firmly "Crom-curious." Then, Conan hates wizards - but as this strange modern-day world that he has found himself in celebrates the holidays, the Cimmerian has to deal with two famous magic wielders: Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom! Ho-ho-holy crap! Can these three set aside their differences to deal with Kulan Gath, the name on the very top of all their naughty lists?

COLLECTING: SAVAGE AVENGERS (2019) 6-10, SAVAGE AVENGERS ANNUAL 1

The biggest and best adventures of Marvel's mighty mutants - these are the X-Men Milestones! Mutants have never had it worse. The mutant population is down to a mere 181. In the last year, only one mutant has been born - the girl called Hope, believed to be the "Mutant Messiah" who will reignite the species. Hope was raised in the future by Cable, and now the two have returned! But the Human League is bent on eradicating Earth's final mutants - and they see Hope's death as the final nail in the coffin. As Bastion and his allies unleash a merciless all-out assault on the X-Men, everything rests on Hope's shoulders. Will this be mutantkind's end?

COLLECTING: SECOND COMING: PREPARE (2009), SECOND COMING (2010) 1-2, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) 523-525, NEW MUTANTS (2009) 12-14, X-MEN LEGACY (2008) 235-237, X-FORCE (2008) 26-28

From hell he came! Exorcist Daimon Hellstrom has a secret - by night, he is the Son of Satan! Golden trident in hand and pentagram on his chest, Daimon is out to confront his evil father - but will he make the scene in time to save Johnny Blaze, the flaming-skulled Ghost Rider? Experience the early exploits of Daimon Hellstrom, including his uncanny origin, demonic battles against Satan himself and even his first clash with his sister - the succubus called Satana! Plus, as Daimon finds a place for himself in Marvel's wildest non-team, the Defenders, he falls for Patsy Walker - the fittingly named Hellcat! But can romance blossom for a man with a soul as dark as Daimon's?

COLLECTING: GHOST RIDER (1973) 1-2; MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) 12-13, 24; SON OF SATAN (1976) 8; DEFENDERS (1972) 92, 120-121