David Michelinie

The Epic Collection chronicling of Venom''s early days continues, as he begins his transformation from Spider-Man''s nemesis into the Lethal Protector anti-hero he''s known as today! It''s Venom vs. Spider-Man once again - for the first time! Eddie Brock takes on a very different web-slinger: Ben Reilly! With Venom a wanted man and Eddie''s ex-wife Anne Weying caught in the middle, a deadly rivalry is reborn! And when the symbiote-hunting alien Xenophage targets Venom, this time it''s Eddie''s brain in danger of being eaten! Meanwhile, four imprisoned symbiotes join together to become Hybrid - but how will the Jury judge this unstable new hero? And when an interplanetary army invades Earth, Venom must fight alongside Spider-Man and the Scarlet Spider to stop their home from becoming a planet of the symbiotes! But will Eddie''s ex-wife be caught in the crossfire when killer vigilante Sin-Eater strikes? Collecting: Venom: Along Came a Spider (1996) 1-4, Venom: The Hunted (1996) 1-3; material from Amazing Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1, Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1, Venom Super Special (1995) 1, Spectacular Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1, Web of Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1, Venom: Sinner Takes All (1995) 1-4, Spider-Man Holiday Special 1995 1

One of the most iconic and devastating Marvel stories ever told, Demon in a Bottle chronicles Tony Stark''s harrowing battle with alcoholism in a story that changed comics forever! Corporate connivances, murder charges, villains by the dozen - Iron Man faces his most untouchable foe in criminal industrialist Justin Hammer and his literal army of super-villains! But can the Armoured Avenger overcome an even more implacable personal demon, invulnerable to technology or wealth? Plus: Iron Man''s origin told in detail! A titanic battle with Namor the Sub-Mariner! And a who''s who of Shellhead''s greatest foes! Collecting: Iron Man (1968) 120-128

The 1980s were a booming period for Earth''s Mightiest Heroes, leading to one of the most beloved spinoff series of all time with the new West Coast team of Avengers! In the 1980s, Earth''s Mightiest Heroes expanded their ranks and their range, founding the West Coast Avengers. The roster of Hawkeye, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Mockingbird and Tigra meant that the team was stocked with powerhouses and fan-favorites alike. Marvel welcomed back one of the greatest Avengers writers of all-time to steer their adventures: Steve Englehart. Along with Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott on art, he wove a massive series debut that brought in arguably his signature characters - Vision and the Scarlet Witch - in a crossover story that plumbs the origins of Wonder Man and the Vision. Ultron also returns, but this new iteration of the iconic villain has a distinctly different disposition. Also featuring a double-sized Wonder Man solo adventure! Collecting: West Coast Avengers (1985) #1-7, Vision and The Scarlet Witch (1985) #1-2, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) #27 - Emperor Doom and Wonder Man (1986) #1

From villain to vigilante! Follow Eddie Brock's journey as he evolves from Spider-Man's deadly foe into a twisted new hero -- starting when Spidey recruits Venom to battle his symbiote's psychopathic offspring, Carnage! But Eddie's still out for blood, and he doesn't care who gets in the way -- even Ghost Rider! Can anyone convince him to drop his grudge against Spider-Man? Venom forges a fresh future in San Francisco, targeting those who prey on the weak! But he'll soon find himself judged by the Jury -- and swarmed by strange new symbiotes! Plus, Venom shares a nightmarish team-up with Wolverine! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 361-363, 374; Spider-Man: The Trial of Venom (1992) 1; Web of Spider-Man (1985) 95-96; Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) 5-6; Venom: Lethal Protector (1993) 1-6; material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 117-122; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 373, 375

The classic Justice League Task Force is now collected together in new binding! Series creator David Michelinie along with many other of comics' best talents present Justice League like you've never seen them before in JUSTICE LEAGUE TASK FORCE VOL. 1: PURIFICATION PLAGUE. Led by Martian Manhunter, the "strike team" of fellow Justice League members are on a very special mission when a group of rebels, led by Rafael Sierra, are planning to assassinate Sanobel President Enrique Ramos. Will they be able to work together and stop the rebels in time? It's the Justice League like you've never seen them before with a lineup that includes classic characters such as Gypsy, Wonder Woman, Flash, Black Canary, Blue Beetle, Captain Atom and more! From talents David Michelinie, Chuck Dixon, Mark Waid, Christopher Priest and more! Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE TASK FORCE #1-12.

Venom - alien symbiote! Deadly foe of Spider-Man! Defender of the innocent?! Eddie Brock and his symbiotic "other" have decided to turn over a new leaf and become a hero! But when Venom heads west, there's no shortage of enemies waiting to test his new resolve - including the Jury! Plus: Spider-Man meets Venom's father! And the Lethal Protector gives birth to a whole new horde of sinister symbiotes! But will any of them follow in daddy dearest's "heroic" footsteps? Doubtful! Get ready to experience the original Venom in his first -and deadliest - solo series! COLLECTING: VENOM: LETHAL PROTECTOR 1-6