Mark Farmer

Reprints Incredilbe Hulk 1, Ultimate X-Men 1, Daredevil 227, Wolverine 75.

Golden City's new leader Law is considered a savior by some, and Satan by others. But there's someone new in town who has a whole different view of Law: He considers him meat. The once utopian Golden City has become hunting ground to a Predator, and he's got his lasers trained on Law!

Kang War Prelude Part 1 of 3. "Above and Beyond" A new era begins for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! As Captain America rejoins the Avengers to recharge the team for the 21st century! And one of Cap's first moves is bringing Thor and Quicksilver back into the fold! The shield-slinger also changes the Avengers' modus operandi from reactive to proactive in pursuing super-villains! Will these bold changes work? The new-look Avengers' first test is coming up in a small village in Greece next issue! Cameo appearances by Diablo, Kang, Scarlet Centurion, Taskmaster, Jarvis, Hank Pym, Jack of Hearts, Living Lightning, Photon, Quasar, Firebird, and the Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Triathlon, Thor, Vision, Warbird, Wonder Man, Yellowjacket (as Goliath), and the Wasp. (Notes: Alan Davis pencils issues #38 thru #43. This three-part story was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers Above and Beyond.)

Kang War Prelude Part 2 of 3. "Condition: Green" The Mighty Avengers arrive in Kalkhimithia, Greece and find a mess -- a mess of hulks that is! In a bizarre development, each resident of the village has been turned into a hulk! And now nine avengers battle 3,000 rampaging hulks! The odds don't favor Earth's Mightiest Heroes, but these hulks are not very smart. Yellowjacket (in disguise as Goliath) discovers that the hulks can be forced to merge with one another...and that will reduce their total number! However the Wasp and Shell-Head aren't sure Hank's idea is a good one, but they go along with it anyway! And shortly thereafter the 3,000 hulks become one giant humongous hulk! So now what? Meanwhile back in Manhattan, Diablo destroys a building near Avengers Mansion! And only one stateside avenger is available to confront him: Silverclaw! Is the youngest avenger ready to tangle with the Master of Alchemy? Cameo appearances by Kang, Scarlet Centurion, Jarvis, Triathlon, Wonder Man, Bruce Banner, and Angela Lipscomb.

Kang War Prelude Part 3 of 3. "Thoom" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. In Southern Europe the mightiest heroes on Earth face a green and gamma-irradiated crisis! The last remaining hulk is gigantic and near-unstoppable! But Yellowjacket has a new plan! However the Avengers must get the real Hulk (aka Bruce Banner) to Greece to make it work! Is there enough time for a transatlantic trip? Leave that to Quicksilver and then hope for the best! In the meantime in New York, Wonder Man and Triathlon join the fight against Diablo! While high above the Earth, Kang the Conqueror and the Scarlet Centurion prepare for war! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Doc Samson. Angela Lipscomb, Firebird, and the Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Silverclaw, Thor, Triathlon, Warbird, Wonder Man, Vision, Yellowjacket (as Goliath), and the Wasp. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2007 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #4.)

Kang War Part 1 of 15. "The High Ground" And so it begins! The star-spanning, senses-shattering war vs. Kang that will take the Avengers to the edge and beyond to save the world! The Conqueror makes his opening move by sending his son, the Scarlet Centurion, to United Nations Plaza in New York to announce Kang's impending arrival. But six avengers are there to greet him! And the first battle of the Kang War erupts! The Vision, Iron Man, Triathlon, Warbird, Yellowjacket (as Goliath), and the Wasp vs. the Scarlet Centurion! Meanwhile across the globe in Siberia, another group of avengers responds to a nuclear accident. And the Black Knight, Captain America, Firebird, Quicksilver, and Thor have no idea what they're about to face! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Wonder Man, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: This month Marvel begins including legacy numbering on its covers. Volume 3 issue #41 is Avengers legacy issue 456. This fifteen-issue saga was reprinted in 2002 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Kang Dynasty.)

Kang War Part 2 of 15. "No More Tomorrows" With a powerful blast from outer space, Kang destroyed the United Nations Building at the end of last issue! And now with the Scarlet Centurion by his side and a very captive audience to his front, the Conqueror makes a series of doom and gloom predictions about the future of mankind. The Avengers and the world's leaders including the U.N. Secretary-General are stunned by what they hear! Could any of these extinction events actually come to pass? In the meantime in Russia, the first of Kang's dire warnings appears to be true -- courtesy of the Presence! Cameo appearances by Attuma, Darkstar, Steel Guardian, Vanguard, and Starlight. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Triathlon, Vision, Warbird, Yellowjacket (as Goliath) and the Wasp in New York; Black Knight, Captain America, Firebird, Quicksilver, and Thor in Russia. (Notes: Another of Kang's prophecies comes to reality in the special one-shot: Avengers The Ultron Imperative published in November 2001. This fifteen-part story was reprinted in 2007 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #5.)

Kang War Part 3 of 15. "Global Presence" The world is on fire! The Avengers are in crisis! And Kang the Conqueror is pleased! Chaos has broken out across the globe following Kang's announcement of global conquest and his invitation for disenfranchised people to join him. At the moment the worst plight is in Siberia! Where Cap, Pietro, Firebird, Thor, and the Black Knight wage a desperate struggle for survival against the Presence and his radioactive soldiers! While in Canada; the Wasp, Wanda, Triathlon, Yellowjacket, and the Jack of Hearts fight against Attuma, Torg, and the Atlantean invasion force! And in China; the Vision, Black Widow, Silverclaw, Warbird, and She-Hulk confront an uprising of Deviants! Avengers Assemble everywhere! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Duane Freeman, Starlight, Steel Guardian, Vanguard, Stingray, and the Scarlet Centurion. (Notes: The plotline involving Yellowjacket and the Wasp continues in Avengers Annual 2001. The Presence previously appeared in Quasar #60.)

Standoff Part 3 of 3. "Standoff" Story continues from Iron Man (3rd series) #64. It's avenger vs. avenger in the war-torn country of Slokovia! And it's two of the all-time heavyweights: the Invincible Iron Man vs. the Mighty Thor! The new Lord of Asgard is in Slokovia to protect his followers from persecution! But Shell-Head can't let Thor overthrow the existing government and destabilize the entire region. Adding to the crisis is the fact that Latveria is next door to Slokovia! And Doctor Doom is keenly watching the events unfold. When Captain America tries to intervene in the epic fight, he experiences the power of mjolnir first hand! Can the Big Three resolve the situation in Slokovia...and save their long-time friendships at the same time? Alas, that doesn't seem possible. A tremendous issue! Cameo appearances by Ant-Man, Falcon, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Balder the Brave, Enchantress, Lady Sif, and the Warriors Three. (Notes: The covers of Thor #58, Iron Man #64, and Avengers #63 form one large illustration. This three-part story was reprinted in 2003 in the trade paperback: Thor Gods on Earth.)

Collects Avengers (1998-2004 3rd Series) #24-56, #1 and ANNUAL 2000-2001, Thunderbolts (1997-2012 Marvel) #42-44, Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet (2000), Maximum Security (2000) #1-3, and Avengers: The Ultron Imperative (2001). Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez craft a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! The Avengers forge an uneasy alliance with the Thunderbolts to face Count Nefaria - but the true threat comes from the stars as Earth is declared a cosmic maximum-security prison for alien criminals! To save their planet, and contend with hordes of rampaging Hulks and the spawn of Ultron, the Avengers must rebuild their operation bigger and better than ever. But none of it will do any good when the time-spanning Kang the Conqueror wages war on the present day...and wins! Now, Captain America and a small band of rebels may be the world's only hope for freedom!

Contains The following issues: Doom 2099 13, Incredible Hulk 419, Thunderstrike 8, Night Thrasher 6, Punisher vol2 93, X-Factor 101, Uncanny X-Men 303, Wolverine vol 2 82, X-Men Vol 2 30.

Contains The following issues: Doom 2099 13, Incredible Hulk 419, Thunderstrike 8, Night Thrasher 6, Punisher vol2 93, X-Factor 101, Uncanny X-Men 303, Wolverine vol 2 82, X-Men Vol 2 30.

Someone brutally murdered Ghost, and she's not happy about it. She's an apparition with an attitude, a taste for revenge, and nothing to lose. Anyone who crosses her is likely to end up dead. That includes X -- he makes the mistake of going after a man whose life Ghost wants for herself. He finds out the hard way that it's tough to crush the bones of someone who doesn't have any, it's tough to blow someone to bits when they have no substance, and it's tough to kill someone who's already dead. He also finds out that Ghost has some nasty habits. And two of them are Colt .45s.

Someone brutally murdered Ghost, and she's not happy about it. She's an apparition with an attitude, a taste for revenge, and nothing to lose. Anyone who crosses her is likely to end up dead. That includes X -- he makes the mistake of going after a man whose life Ghost wants for herself. He finds out the hard way that it's tough to crush the bones of someone who doesn't have any, it's tough to blow someone to bits when they have no substance, and it's tough to kill someone who's already dead. He also finds out that Ghost has some nasty habits. And two of them are Colt .45s.