Peter David's fan-favorite run continues, as the Hulk gets an unexpected promotion to leader of the Pantheon But will their immortal infighting weigh him down? As Rick Jones struggles to save Marlo's life, the Hulk faces threats from Juggernaut to Venom, takes on S.H.I.E.L.D. in a very personal mission, and fights the interstellar Troyjan War But his greatest enemy just might be his own future. In a nightmarish dystopia decades away, the despotic Maestro rules with a familiar, gamma-powered fist And when rage overpowers the Hulk, can he cope with a brand new wrinkle in the Banner/Hulk relationship? All this and the wedding of the century COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1968) 401-435, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) 19-20, Incredible Hulk vs. Venom (1994) 1, Hulk: Future Imperfect (1992) 1-2, Tales to Astonish (1994) 1, Incredible Hulk Ashcan Edition (1994) 1, material from Marvel Holiday Special (1991) 3

Beginning an incredible collection of Peter David's character-redefining, 130-plus issue Hulk run - including his complete collaboration with artist superstar-in-the-making Todd McFarlane! The Hulk, now a gray-skinned goliath, is angrier than ever - leaping into action against horrors from the grave, from the stars and from the house next door! Featuring the revitalization of one of the Hulk's longtime foes, the Leader - and a new life for the Hulk in Las Vegas! Say hello to Joe Fixit, as casino conclaves mesh with interdimensional intrigue! Plus: Classic clashes with X-Factor, Wolverine, Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and Werewolf by Night - and vile villains including Grey Gargoyle, Doctor Doom and the Abomination! COLLECTING: INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) 328, 331-368; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) 44; FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 320; MATERIAL FROM MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) 26, 45

Peter David's 100-plus-issue run on INCREDIBLE HULK remains one of the character's most popular periods. Now, see how it all began in David's first string of Hulk stories as the gray-skinned goliath - or is that the sardonic strongman? - leaps into action against horrors from the grave, the stars and the house next door! Featuring the revitalization of one of the Hulk's longtime foes, the Leader! Guest-starring the original X-Men!

Peter David's character-redefining Hulk run comes to its incredible end! Major Matt Talbot sets his sights on capturing the jade giant -- and with Hulkbusters and the Ringmaster on his side, he might just succeed! Meanwhile, terror group the Alliance pushes the world to the brink of nuclear war -- but why is the Hulk claiming credit?! Then, Onslaught does the impossible -- physically separating Bruce Banner from the Hulk! While Banner finds himself reborn, the Hulk faces a harsh truth about his traumatic past -- and a health crisis that might kill him! Does Apocalypse have the answer? And what terrible tragedy will bring about the end of an era? COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1968) 436-467, -1; Incredible Hulk Annual '97; Savage Hulk (1996) 1; Cutting Edge (1995) 1; Cable (1993) 34; Onslaught: Marvel Universe (1996) 1; Incredible Hulk: Hercules Unleashed (1996) 1; Heroes Reborn: The Return (1997) 1-4

Peter David's first, transformative X-FACTOR run in one volume! Havok, Polaris, Quicksilver, Multiple Man, Wolfsbane and Strong Guy are the all-new, all-different X-Factor! Sanctioned by the U.S. government to protect humans from mutants -- and vice versa -- they take on threats including Mister Sinister and his Nasty Boys, the Mutant Liberation Front and...the Incredible Hulk?! But their most challenging encounter is on the couch of super hero psychiatrist, Doc Samson! Whether it's battling the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants in the shadow of Genosha, or clashing with X-Force during the X-Cutioner's Song saga, this unlikely band of heroes have team chemistry like nothing you've ever seen -- and a unique style of humor that makes this series a true classic! COLLECTING: X-Factor (1986) 55, 70-92; X-Factor Annual (1986) 7-8; Incredible Hulk (1968) 390-392; material from X-Factor Annual (1986) 5-6; New Mutants Annual (1984) 6

Collecting Incredible Hulk (1968) #436-448, Savage Hulk (1996) #1, Cutting Edge #1, Cable (1993) #34 And Onslaught: Marvel Universe. Return of the Maestro?! Major Matt Talbot, nephew of the Hulk’s old foe, Glenn, has set his sights on capturing the jade giant — and with Hulkbusters and the Ringmaster on his side, he might just succeed! Meanwhile, a terror group called the Alliance has pushed the world to the brink of nuclear war. But if the Leader’s machinations are behind the Alliance’s carnage, then why is the Hulk claiming credit — and why does he look like the Maestro? That’s what Thor wants to know! As She-Hulk and Doc Samson take center stage, Janis Jones arrives from the future — but when Onslaught does the impossible, physically separating Bruce Banner from the Incredible Hulk, everything will change for the green goliath!

Peter David reinvents X-Factor -- again! Jamie Madrox has become a private eye. But with so many of his duplicates out in the world, is an identity crisis imminent? X-Factor Investigations recruits Guido, Wolfsbane, Siryn, M and Rictor -- plus Layla Miller, who knows stuff! But can the team help mutantkind navigate M-Day and deal with their unbalanced former ally Quicksilver? X-Factor butts heads with Singularity Investigations, X-Cell, the Isolationist and more. But what happens when two of Madrox's dupes want their own lives -- and when Jamie and Layla are thrown into the future? With Mutant Town under siege, Skrulls running rampant, personal problems tearing the team apart and a major change for Siryn, can X-Factor survive? COLLECTING: Madrox (2004) 1-5; X-Factor (2005) 1-20, 21-24 (A stories), 25-39; X-Factor: The Quick and the Dead One-Shot (2008); X-Factor Special: Layla Miller One-Shot (2008); She-Hulk (2005) 31