Flash Thompson is Spider-Man's biggest fan. That hero worship inspired him to join the Army, where he became a decorated war hero. And though he lost his legs, Flash never lost his dignity - or his desire to serve. Now, the government has offered him a chance to don the alien Venom symbiote and be a hero once again! Now, Flash Thompson is Venom, the government's most lethal special operative. But Flash soon finds himself losing control of his own...

"Bullied nerd Virgil Hawkins wasn't the kind of kid you'd normally find on the streets at a protest--but like everyone else in the city of Dakota, he was fed up. Unfortunately, the first time he stood up to raise his voice, the world turned upside down. The experimental tear gas released that day left some of his classmates maimed or dead...but it left Virgil, and others, with stunning new abilities. Virgil has power inside him now--real power, the...

Who runs the world? You already know! Now, celebrate the Women of Marvel as an astonishing array of writers and artists from across the comic book and entertainment fields unite to make theirs Marvel - in stories featuring super hero sensations from She-Hulk to Gamora, Jean Grey to Rogue and Medusa to...Peggy Carter, Captain America?! And we didn't forget to bring on the bad girls - including Mystique, Hela and Lady Deathstrike! Even some of the guys...

"The Marvel Universe has always reflected the 'world outside your window'--from the moment Captain America charged into battle in World War II. Our characters confront contemporary issues, torn from the headlines, that can be every bit as difficult to overcome as their deadly foes. These powerful stories from throughout Marvel's history feature iconic heroes and young champions tackling heavy-hitting subjects including alcoholism, drug abuse, prejudice,...

"At last! Everyone's favorite no-nonsense powerhouse, America Chavez, gets her own series! Critically acclaimed young-adult novelist Gabby Rivera and all-star artist Joe Quinones unite to shine a solo spotlight on America's high-octane and hard-hitting adventures! She was a Young Avenger. She leads the Ultimates. And now she officially claims her place as the preeminent butt-kicker of the entire Marvel Universe! But what's a super-powered teenager...

A cultural history of Wonder Woman traces the character's creation and enduring popularity, drawing on interviews and archival research to reveal the pivotal role of feminism in shaping her seven-decade story.

A New York Times Bestseller The World Army has begun rounding up the super-heros of Earth 2, but for what reason? In an attempt to avoid capture, Dr. Fate and Kid Flash find themselves in the powerful magical realm of Nabu. The protector of Nabu, Wotan, seeks Dr. Fates assistance in obtaining a secret magic locked deep within a tower that only Dr. Fate can enter. Collects issues #7-10 and 0 of the original series.