Story by: Christos Gage
Art by: Rafa Sandoval
Colors by: Edgar Delgado
Cover by: Matteo De Longis

While the Hood makes a captive hero an offer they can't refuse, the stress of Trauma's situation is opening the way for a threat far deadlier than even Norman Osborn. What could possibly be dangerous--and powerful--enough to threaten both the Initiative and the Avengers Resistance? How about an other-dimensional demon lord bent on conquering our plane...and it's not Dormammu. With both the heroes and villains in disarray, who can save us? Anyone...anyone...?

Story by: Kieron Gillen
Art by: Manuel Garcia
Colors by: Christina Strain
Cover by: Cary Nord

Ares – the God of War! His relentless brutality and his bloodthirsty drive to attain victory at any cost earned him only scorn from his fellow gods in the Greek pantheon, and exile from Olympus. After thousands of years living as a man and fighting in man’s bloody, petty conflicts, Ares joined the ranks of Earth’s mightiest heroes – the Avengers. Now Norman Osborn – the new head of the corrupted Dark Avengers and director of the paramilitary intelligence agency H.A.M.M.E.R. – wants the finest fighting force the God of War can provide. He charges Ares with hand-picking an elite squad of soldiers and beating them into the hardest, sharpest warriors ever to wield an M-60 in each hand. And that’s exactly what Ares will need, when the goddess Hera provides him with a fighting chance to regain his standing in the pantheon’s eyes. And Ares is taking his men with him into the battle of their lives...

Story by: Rick Remender
Art by: John Romita Jr.
Cover by: John Romita Jr.

Frank Castle has disabled much of Norman Osborn’s criminal underground, tarnished his well-groomed public image and attempted to assassinate him. Today Osborn returns the favor. With Frank still torn apart from his battle with the Hood, Osborn dedicates himself and every single HAMMER resource to one goal: killing The Punisher. To make sure they don’t fail, The Dark Avengers are going with them. Somebody has to die. Somebody will. Legendary artist John Romita Jr. returns to The Punisher, joined by regular series writer Rick Remender for this, the most ferocious battle of Frank Castle’s life. Plus, a preview of the next exciting chapter of the Punisher.

Story by: Jason Aaron
Art by: Esad Ribic
Cover by: Esad Ribic

The power mad Norman Osborn wants control of the Weapon Plus program. The eternally-surly Wolverine wants to stop him. The artificially-evolved super-sentinel Fantomex wants to shoot everyone in the face and zip away in his kick-ass flying saucer. The Kree warrior Marvel Boy just wants the hell out. And the all-new Weapon XVI wants to bring the world to its knees. And you should want to read it. PLUS: Jason Aaron’s never-before-reprinted first Wolverine story, from WOLVERINE (first series) 175—and more!

Story by: Jonathan Hickman
Art by: Dale Eaglesham
Colors by: Paul Mounts
Cover by: Alan Davis

This is the shocking conclusion to dramatic first arc from Jonathan Hickman and Dale Eaglesham that spins Marvel's first family into a bold new era of adventure. Be there to see Reed Richards SOLVE EVERYTHING. Part Three of Three.

Story by: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Art by: Wes Craig
Colors by: Nathan Fairbairn
Cover by: Alex Garner

Will Kang Conquer the Guardians? Rocked by the aftershocks of War of Kings, Star-Lord’s team – now castaways across shattered timelines – are desperate to find a route home before all possible futures fuse into one dark nightmare! Guest-starring the original Guardians of the Galaxy (sort of) and the infamous time-traveling despot who may be their only hope! Yes, it’s more sci-fi shenanigans from the book that has ComicBookResources.com raving, “Abnett and Lanning do an amazing job of delivering a quick-moving, jam-packed, high-octane, bombastic epic.”

Story by:Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente
Art by: Rodney Buchemi
Colors by: Guillem Mari
Cover by: Rafael Albuquerque

The face-off Herc fans have been clamoring for since his series began is here at last! God of Strength versus God of Thunder! Adamantine mace versus uru hammer! Olympian versus Asgardian! Incredible versus Mighty! That's right -- HERCULES battles THOR! The Odinson discovers the Lion of Olympus has been impersonating him and he's out to prove nothing beats the original! Then, in #137, the epic Secret Origin of Amadeus Cho concludes! He learns his connection with the original MASTER MIND EXCELLO and the identity of who really killed his parents! And once Amadeus knows this, will he look to reunite with Hercules... or destroy him?

Story by: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Art by: Tonci Zonjic
Colors by: June Chung
Cover by: Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic

All your questions will be answered here, True Believers! When the real intentions behind Daimon Hellstrom's indecent proposal come to light, does it mean that once again, Patsy Walker is going to Hell? Also, now that Monica's helped Doctor Voodoo obtain the dread monkey's paw, does that means HE now owes HER? After Felicia's fight with the Puma last issue, is there any way their relationship can survive? And when a blast from the past re-enters Angelica's life, will it be at the moment of her greatest triumph or most crushing defeat? All bets are off in the heart-stopping conclusion of this high-buzz mini-series!

Story by: Paul Tobin
Art by: Vicenc Villagrasa
Colors by: Val Staples
Cover by: Scott Clark

Millie may not be modeling her prison stripes any more, but she’s in as much hot water as she is in hot fashion! While the noxious North Norrell continues to hold up Millie as the prime suspect in the mystery of Todd Speers and Devin Perlman’s murders, Millie’s friends are pulling out all the stops trying to clear her name. All this and keeping up with fashion week! Of course, someone didn’t tell the sniper aiming for Millie’s head that hot lead isn’t an in-vogue accessory this season!

Story by: Brian Reed
Art by: Sana Takeda
Colors by: Sana Takeda
Cover by: Sana Takeda

WAR OF THE MARVELS: THE FINAL CHAPTER
There’s only room for one Ms. Marvel, and both Carol Danvers and Karla Sofen will kill to take the mantle. It’s the ultimate showdown of Dark Reign as the lines between good and evil are blurred…and the last Ms. Marvel standing will face the surprise ending of the year!

Story by: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Art by: Kevin Sharpe
Colors by: Impacto - Bruno Hang
Cover by: Brandon Peterson

“Starstalker” Part 2 finds Nova and his fledgling Corps pitted against a threat from another dimension, forced to team up with the galaxy’s deadliest bounty hunter, and coping with a blast from the past! Find out why AintItCoolNews.com calls NOVA, “bar none, one of the consistently best comics Marvel puts out."

Story by: Rick Remender
Art by: Tan Eng Huat
Colors by: Lee Loughridge
Cover by: Mike McKone

“DEAD END,” Part 5
Finally! It’s the Punisher vs. the Hood! The new kingpin of crime has torn Frank’s world down around him, now he twists the knife embedded in Frank Castle’s chest in an act so cruel, so malicious, it’ll go down in the history of villainy. The gloves are off and anything goes in this sadistic face-off as Frank Castle and Parker Robbins attempt to kill each other by tearing each other’s souls apart. How much will Frank compromise to punish the guilty? There are worse things you can do to a person than kill him. Much worse.

Story by: Jonathan Hickman
Art by: Alessandro Vitti
Colors by: Sunny Gho - Imaginary Friends
Cover by: Jim Cheung

GOD OF WAR. PART THREE OF FOUR!
Nick Fury's secret base is infiltrated by Norman Osborn and H.A.M.M.E.R., and with Marvel's super spy on a top secret mission, the kids have to fend for themselves. It's Ares, Bullseye and Iron Patriot versus the Secret Warriors. GOD OF FEAR.

Story by: Paul Jenkins
Art by: Andres Guinaldo ISabel
Colors by: Jean-Francois Beauliew
Cover by: Alex Garner

War besets the hardened survivors of the destroyed planet Sakaar. Only the gamma-fueled rage and ancient Old Power burning through the veins of their leader, the SON OF HULK, keeps them alive. As he tears through the embattled hordes, his ruthless power grows exponentially - but will his quest for revenge cripple the mighty GALACTUS or will his terrifying energies consume him from within?

Story by: Tom DeFalco, Howard Mackie
Art by: Todd Nauck
Colors by: Javier Tartaglia
Cover by: Miguel Angel Sepulveda

Ben Reilly: carbon copy or the real deal? It’s only issue two and already we’re letting this genie out of the bottle! Find out what the architects of the original Spidey epic REALLY had in store for poor Peter Parker as the sensational series that has everyone talking ramps up into high gear!

Story by: Greg Pak
Art by: Wellington Alves
Colors by: Jay David Ramos
Cover by: Francesco Mattina

A DARK REIGN TIE-IN!
For the last nine issues, Norman Osborn and James Rhodes have attempted to destroy each other's most precious hopes and dreams – all without ever seeing each other face to face. But now everything comes to a head as Iron Patriot and War Machine finally throw down! And this ain't just another show fight, kids -- by the end of this issue, only one armored giant will remain standing! Find out why ComicBookResources.com says, “Little did I know how far Greg Pak would take this concept…this issue proves that it refuses to let itself be overlooked. It won't sit quietly in its little corner and play nice.”

Story by: Warren Ellis, Steve Kurth
Art by: Craig Rousseau
Colors by: Guru - eFX
Cover by: Brandon Peterson

IRON MAN CRASHES EUROPE! Tony Stark’s frantic pursuit of his stolen Stark tech across the Atlantic gets ugly as the secrets (and bodies?!) start piling up! The world of industrial espionage gets a repulsor blast to the face as Stark squares off with a villain unlike anything he’s faced before! Don’t miss this next pulse-pounding installment from the high-tech team-up of Warren Ellis (ULTIMATE HUMAN) and Steve Kurth (IRON MAN)!

Story by: Mark Millar
Art by: Carlos Pacheco
Colors by: Justin Ponsor
Cover by: Carlos Pacheco

THE SEARCH FOR STEVE ROGERS CONTINUES! From the mad minds of MARK MILLAR (ULTIMATES 1 & 2) and CARLOS PACHECO (X-MEN), Nick Fury assembles a new team of deadly operatives to track down the renegade Captain America! But what will the Avenger’s resident marksman HAWKEYE have to say about Fury’s tactics and will these new faces make the cut when the %^&( hits the fan?