Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot are back and ready to expose intergalactic corruption in this new, gripping space adventure. On the last leg of a month-long expedition to the farmland planet Spiralite, the Guardians run into a blockade of drones that impound their ship and see them imprisoned. . . . again. Despite Gamora's suspicions about Spiralite's involvement, the Guardians quickly find a way to complete their mission. But when they arrive at the drop-off planet, things take a bizarre turn—the original deal maker has no recollection of their agreement, and the planet's citizens are acting strangely robotic . . . Searching for answers, the Guardians find themselves embroiled in a hidden war that soon spirals into a galaxy-wide conspiracy that even Rocket Raccoon couldn't make up. Told in the voice of each wily misfit, Pat Shand's hilarious, action-packed Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy: Space Riot delivers a chaotic escapade that Guardians fans won't soon forget.

While seeking a weapon capable of standing against Thor's mighty hammer, Mjolnir, Loki unwittingly frees a Forgotten Asgardian warrior. Entombed for thousands of years, SágaÕs rage cannot be contained, and her thirst for vengeance will demand more than Thor's legendary strength to secure her defeat. Marvel Thor: Crusade of the Forgotten will take Thor on an action-packed adventure that will force him and Loki to momentarily reconcile their differences to the face a greater adversary. Written by veteran comic-book and fantasy writer Pat Shand, this novel will delight fans of all ages.

The next generation of the astonishing X-Men grow into true super heroes against their deadliest enemies, in this wide-ranging Marvel anthology. The New Charles Xavier School for Gifted Mutants isn’t all it’s cracked up to be: The food is so-so, and it’s cold eleven out of twelve months, not to mention the creepy bunker vibes with mysterious tech popping up all over the place. But for the latest mutants to take on the mantle of X-Men, it’s home. Under the stewardship of Emma Frost, Cyclops, and Magneto, these new recruits learn to control their powers and defeat villainy. Yet danger lurks within the academy, and it isn’t just monsters or evil geniuses. Now, these fresh X-Men must take what they’ve learned and put their unique powers to the test against unexpected adversaries – from cyborgs and the undead to temporal chaos, and even alternate versions of themselves.

"History's wickedest luminaries"--Cover.

CollectsÿGuardians of the Galaxy Adaptation 1-2, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Prelude Infinite Comic 1, Giant-Size Avengers 4, Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 1, Guardians Team-Up 1-2. Brace yourself for 2017's most cosmic movie with an awesome mix of stories new and old, hand-picked to whet the appetite for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! The comic-book adaptation of the first blockbuster will get you hooked on that Guardians feeling as Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot are thrown together for the first time for a royal rumble with Ronan! Then, new players enter the game in an infinitely entertaining prelude that sets the stage for the ragtag team's next adventure. Plus: Enjoy a classic pivotal chapter in the life of the enigmatic Mantis -the Marvel Cinematic Universe's next superstar-in-waiting! And more!

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