The traps are set and the dice are rolled as the vibrantly villainous Arcade decides to rebuild his tarnished reputation - by setting his sights on the "easy pickings" of the Avengers Academy and the Young Allies! But when one of his teenage victims escapes, is it a setback for Arcade or all part of a master plan to transform the entirety of New York into...Murderworld? Plus: Spider-Man, Nightcrawler and Excalibur fight for their lives in two classic tales of Arcade-style madness! Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY GIANT-SIZE #1, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #89 and SPIDER-MAN (1990) #25.

Norman Osborn subjected six superhuman teenagers - Veil, Finesse, Mettle, Hazmat, Reptil and Striker - to torturous training to mold them in his image. Now, they've been rescued by Hank Pym and his fellow instructors - Tigra, Justice, Speedball and Quicksilver - and enrolled into Avengers Academy! They've been told that they're the most promising heroes of the new generation - but the shocking truth is that they may be the most deadly future threats to the Marvel Universe! Now, it's up to each of the Academy students to decide whether they will join the ranks of Earth's Mightiest - or become the villains of tomorrow. So how will they react when they meet the scared-straight Thunderbolts, or face foes including the Hood, Taskmaster and Korvac? COLLECTING: AVENGERS ACADEMY 1-12, AVENGERS ACADEMY GIANT-SIZE 1, THUNDERBOLTS (1997) 147, MATERIAL FROM ENTER THE HEROIC AGE 1

Hank Pym returns to his greatest role! That's right, Giant-Man is back! Then, the Avengers Academy students take on a mission of vengeance against the Hood, and Finesse goes off in search of the man who could be her father: Taskmaster! But everything changes when Korvac returns and defeats the Avengers. Now, the world's only hope lies with the Avengers Academy students, who have been aged to adulthood! With time manipulated, the team gets a glimpse of what the future might hold for them. For some, it's a revelation; for others, a life sentence! Can they overcome their personal demons and master unfamiliar abilities in time to defeat a foe powerful enough to conquer Earth's Mightiest Heroes? And if that wasn't enough, enter the Young Allies, the Initiative - and the Sinister Six! Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY #7-14.

Collects Ultimate Fantastic Four #21-23 And #30-32, Marvel Zombies #1-5, Marvel Zombies: Dead Days, Black Panther (2005) #28-30 and material from Marvel Spotlight: Marvel Zombies/Mystic Arcana. The gory, horrifying breakout hit is back! On an Earth shockingly similar to the Marvel Universe, an alien virus has mutated the world’s greatest super heroes — into flesh-eating monsters! What happens when they run out of humans to eat? When the Ultimate Universe’s young Reed Richards unknowingly makes contact with the Zombie-verse, he’ll find out the hard way! Then: When the Silver Surfer arrives, the world-devourer Galactus is never far behind. But the Marvel Zombies might just be a match for his all-consuming hunger! Plus: The Marvel Universe’s New Fantastic Four just crash-landed in the Zombie-verse! If they can’t escape, they’ll be the next hors d’oeuvre for…Zombie Skrulls?!

If you like movies, then you love movie posters -- and if you're a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you'll adore these posters in particular! Beginning with the invincible hero whose blockbuster debut started everything, these are the instantly iconic images that brought audiences flooding to see Iron Man, Thor, Captain America -- and, ultimately, the heroes' big-screen assembly alongside Black Widow, Hawkeye and the Hulk as the Avengers! Each of these unforgettable posters has cemented its place in cinematic history -- and now they are brought together in one stunning book. With this instant collection of eye-catching movie memorabilia, you can turn your home into a theater lobby...popcorn sold separately!

Witness the Marvel universe triumph over its greatest challenges ever as the heroic age ignites. Still lurking in the shadows are forces of evil and cosmic-level threats, but a new spirit of hope, courage and selflessness at the heart of heroism will rise up. Features Marvel's elite characters, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Avengers, and more, as they embark on new adventures.

Collects Avengers Academy #1-12, Avengers Academy Giant-Size #1, Thunderbolts (1997) #147 and material From Enter The Heroic Age #1. Norman Osborn subjected six superhuman teenagers — Veil, Finesse, Mettle, Hazmat, Reptil and Striker — to torturous training to mold them in his image. Now, they’ve been rescued by Hank Pym and his fellow instructors — Tigra, Justice, Speedball and Quicksilver — and enrolled into Avengers Academy! They’ve been told that they’re the most promising heroes of the new generation — but the shocking truth is that they may be the most deadly future threats to the Marvel Universe! Now, it’s up to each of the Academy students to decide whether they will join the ranks of Earth’s Mightiest — or become the villains of tomorrow. So how will they react when they meet the scared-straight Thunderbolts, or face foes including the Hood, Taskmaster and Korvac?

What is it that makes one an Avenger? That's what this book starring characters from all across the Avengers' history will attempt to answer! Featuring tales of Iron Man, Captain America, the Thing, Iron Fist, Justice, Firestar, Squirrel Girl, Nova and the Young Avengers and more!

Learn how Captain America's timeless ethical code is just as relevant in the twenty-first century as it was during the 1940s Captain America, or simply “Cap,” provides an example of the virtues that define personal excellence, as well as the ideals and principles upon which the United States of America was founded. In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and long-time comics fan Mark D. White shows us that this fictional superhero's “old-fashioned” moral code is exactly what we need today to restore kindness and respect in our personal and civic lives. Presenting Captain America's personal morality within a virtue ethics framework, the book opens with an introduction to basic concepts in moral and political philosophy and addresses issues surrounding the use of fictional characters as role models. The following chapters examine Captain America in detail, exploring the individual virtues that Cap exemplifies, the qualities that describe his moral character, his particular brand of patriotism, his ongoing battle with fascism, his personal vision of the “American Dream,” his moral integrity and sense of honor, and much more. Now in its second edition, The Virtues of Captain America is updated to include all the new developments in Captain America's saga, including new examples from the last ten years of Captain America's appearances in Marvel Comics. New coverage of the recent “Secret Empire” storyline, in which Captain America was brainwashed by the fascist organization Hydra, features new sections examining the nature of fascism and how Captain America's character and virtues were affected by the change. This edition also offers new material on Sam Wilson—formerly Captain America's partner the Falcon who recently became Captain America himself—and how his interpretation of the role compares to Steve Rogers'. Showing how we can be better people if we pay attention to the choices made by the Sentinel of Liberty, The Virtues of Captain America: Examines the moral and political philosophy behind 80 years of Captain America comics and movies in a light-hearted, often humorous tone Demonstrates that the core principles and judgment exhibited by Captain America in the 1940s remain relevant in the twenty-first century Describes the basic themes of Captain America's ethics, such as courage, humility, perseverance, honesty, and loyalty Illustrates how Captain America stands for the basic ideals of America, not its politics or government Requiring no background in philosophy or familiarity with the source material, the second edition of The Virtues of Captain America: Modern-Day Lessons on Character from a World War II Superhero remains a must-read for everyone wanting to make ethical decisions in complex real-world situations and tackle the personal and political issues of today with integrity and respect.