For centuries, Apocalypse tested the mutants of Earth to guarantee that only the strong would survive. Now, as he takes his throne on Arakko, another must rise in his place and ensure the mutants of Earth do not grow weak in his absence! Twelve mutants chosen from the X-Men's greatest heroes – and villains – will compete for the honor, but only one can become...the HEIR OF APOCALYPSE!
THE RAZING OF EXEGOL CONTINUES! • DARTH VADER and the SCHISM IMPERIAL launch their boldest challenge to the power of PALPATINE with an assault on EXEGOL, the home of the EMPEROR'S greatest secrets and treasures! • But if sheer brute force can't overcome the defenses of the SITH CITADEL, what terrifying new resources will the DARK LORD draw upon? • Also: CAPTAIN ENRIC PRYDE faces his greatest test!
BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN: FORMULATING A CURE? • Reed and Alicia are in New York for a day trip to an art museum, when suddenly the skies turn black with darkforce energy and vampires attack, everywhere, all at once! • It’s Reed Richards versus the world as he tries to save everyone he can – AND come up with a cure for vampirism! • But vampires are magic, illogical, impossible. Can Reed come up with a cure? And even if he can’t, how is he going to keep all the survivors alive and safe? • And can Sue, Ben, and Johnny, all alone in Arizona, keep their families safe? • It’s a BLOOD HUNT tie-in you won’t want to miss as the Fantastic Four take on a world overrun with VAMPIRES!
DEADPOOL VS. CROSSBONES! Deadpool and Taskmaster may be mercs for hire, but someone has hired Crossbones to hunt them down. Plus, Deadpool gets a new hire he is not expecting. Meanwhile Death Grip gets a valuable key to Deadpool’s mortality!
• Spider-Man and the Lizard need to save Morbius the Living Vampire if the heroes of the Marvel Universe stand a chance at stopping the vampire virulence! • But does Dr. Michael Morbius WANT to be saved?!
BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN: THE ENDLESS NIGHT! Endless hordes of bloodsucking vampires ravage the Earth beneath pitch-black skies of Earth’s last night! But vampire-slayer BLADE has a plan, and his only hope for victory rests with MILES MORALES! But Blade’s mission comes with a cost – one SPIDER-MAN may be unwilling to pay!
BLOOD HUNT TIE-IN: A BLOODY BRAWL ON A VAMPIRE-INFESTED HELICARRIER! • Captain America’s ad hoc team of Avengers old and new must face a foe commanding an army of vampires… • …IN THE SKY! With a group of decidedly earthbound heroes! • Don’t miss this action-packed, bloody tale of heroism and hemoglobin!
After smashing into STRANGE ACADEMY to save Charlie’s life, DOCTOR VOODOO has sent the souls of both Hulk AND Banner into an exorcist’s soul cage, where some of the most terrifying beings on Earth have been condemned for eternity. There they’ll seek Charlie’s last chance for survival: SUMUNGARU THE FLESH-WEAVER, one of the most evil sorcerers to ever live. Even if Hulk doesn’t murder Banner first and even if they survive the encounter with Sumungaru, can Hulk and Banner convince such an evil creature to save Charlie? And what will it ask in return? One chapter ends, another begins in this pivotal issue!
SPECIAL OVER-SIZED ISSUE! IT'S THE WEDDING OF THE YEAR! Peter Parker is the best man, and Tombstone is walking the bride down the aisle! That's right - Janice Lincoln and Randy Robertson are tying the knot, and there's NO WAY all the crime bosses in NYC aren't seeing this as an opportunity to off Tombstone. This story sets up our big Spider-Event of Zeb and Johnny's second year on ASM, and that's just the HALF of it! Also in this issue: bachelor/bachelorette parties, other ASM-story preludes, glimpses of some of the biggest unannounced Spider-projects and extra bonus awesomeness! Rated T
Grief looms over Peter after last issue's shocking death! Spider-Man's villains are more than happy to keep him distracted… Your eyes don't deceive you, DOCTOR OCTOPUS IS BACK!
IT'S A CELEBRATION OF THE MARVEL AGE OF COMICS - AND YOU ARE INVITED! This massive commemorative issue includes contributions from some of the most storied creators in Marvel history, as well as a few surprises, as the classic days of Marvel are explored in depth! J. Michael Straczynski and Kaare Andrews create the Marvel Universe in a backyard! Dan Slott and Michael Allred depict a crucial turning point for Captain Marvel! Rainbow Rowell and Jamie McKelvie explore the blossoming relationship between Cyclops and Jean Grey! The original Human Torch finds his purpose thanks to Mark Waid and Alessandro Cappuccio! The Silver Surfer confronts Mephisto under the guidance of Steve McNiven! And more, more, more! Plus: The ultimate Marvel Value Stamp, #1000! Who or what will it feature? Rated T+