X-Men mastermind Chris Claremont continues his legendary tenure on Marvel's mutants in this volume - including arguably one of the greatest comic book stories ever written! By 1982, the X-Men had become the biggest franchise in comic books. The engine driving it all was UNCANNY X-MEN, where Chris Claremont's deft character work and potent exploration of the mutant metaphor captivated readers. Claremont continued to find new dramatic heights with artist Paul Smith as they unfurled the growing romance between Kitty Pryde and Colossus, the first appearances of Callisto and the Morlocks, Rogue's debut with the team and the wedding of Cyclops and Madelyne Pryor! Claremont's writing rose to find perhaps his most poignant and challenging expression in his graphic novel with artist Brent Anderson, "God Loves, Man Kills." Meanwhile, he collaborated with Frank Miller on the first WOLVERINE miniseries, which rocketed the character's popularity into the stratosphere! COLLECTING- Uncanny X-Men (1981) 168-175, X-Men Annual (1970) 7, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 5, Wolverine (1982) 1-4, material from The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1983)

When a young writer named Chris Claremont relaunched the X-Men in 1975, few fans could predict the incredible impact he would have on the series. With a flair for realistic dialogue, heartfelt storylines and hard-hitting action, Claremont's writing breathed life into the characters. In collaboration with artists Dave Cockrum and John Byrne, Claremont crafted a run still heralded as the definitive era of the title. Now, relive the debut of the all-new X-Men,including Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler and Wolverine! Thrill to their battles against Krakoa, Magneto, Sauron, Proteus and many more - and witness Marvel Girl's transformation into Phoenix! More than just another super hero title, the X-Men's struggle against prejudice and intolerance has resonated in the hearts of millions of devoted readers for decades. COLLECTING: GIANT-SIZE X-MEN 1, X-MEN (1963) 94-131, ANNUAL (1970) 3

She-Hulk has gone toe-to-toe with some of the world's deadliest villains, but now she's facing an all-new challenge working for a prestigious law firm who specialise in bizarre super-powered court cases. But her work is about to get even weirder as Shulkie is whisked into space by the Living Tribunal to practise Universal Law! Plus, discover the untold secret origin of She-Hulk's nemesis Titania, as the angry Amazon gets a power boost that transforms her into one of Earth's strongest villains! Collecting: She-Hulk #7-12 and material from Solo Avengers #14

Before she became Captain Marvel, NASA Security Chief Carol Danvers' life had been intertwined with the alien Kree's interventions on Earth. When her genetic structure melded with that of the Kree, Danvers was imbued with new powers and an all-new Marvel hero was born Famous X-Men writer Chris Claremont weaves complex plots and compelling characterization in the iconic original adventures of Ms. Marvel. The highlights are many: Ms. Marvel meets the Avengers for the very fi rst time. Mystique makes her first appearance. A battle with Ronan the Accuser. Encounters with the Guardians of the Galaxy and Sabretooth. The story reaches its epic conclusion in a Marvel milestone including the X-Men and the Avengers.

Chris Claremont and Alan Davis' 1980s classic EXCALIBUR gets the Omnibus treatment! The sword is drawn as Captain Britain and his metamorphic paramour Meggan band together with former X-Men Nightcrawler, Shadowcat and Rachel 'Phoenix' Summers plus Lockheed the dragon and the mysterious Widget! From their lighthouse base, Excalibur fights to uphold Xavier's dream, UK style tackling the ruthless Technet, the ferocious Warwolves, the bizarre Crazy Gang and more! But when the Cross-Time Caper sweeps Excalibur across the Marvel Multiverse, it will take a miracle to find their way home! It's cosmic adventure with a comedic twist in a beloved X-book like no other! Collecting: Excalibur Special Edition (1988) 1, Excalibur (1988) 1-34, Excalibur: Mojo Mayhem (1989) 1, Quasar (1989) 11, Thor (1966) 427-429, material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 31-38

Celebrate the birthday of the book that made a Giant-Size impact on comics! Revisit the fateful day that Professor X gathered an all-new, all-different, multinational mix of mutants - as Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Banshee, Sunfire, Thunderbird and some guy named Wolverine unite with Cyclops in the rescue tale that ushered in four decades of uncanny adventures! See how the original team reacted to the newly expanded roster! Learn the tragic histories of Colossus and Wolverine! Ask yourself "What If?" they all died or never even met! And savor the explosive epic that revealed the group's true deadly genesis - and the ill-fated existence of a previous team! COLLECTING: Giant-Size X-Men 1, 3-4; Classic X-Men 1; X-Men Origins: Colossus; X-Men Origi ns: Wolveri ne; X-Men: Deadly Genesis 1-6; What If? (1989) 9, 23; materi al from X-Men Gold 1

Before they made X-Men the No. 1 hit of its time, Chris Claremont and John Byrne brought their storytelling magic to the adventures of Iron Fist. It's kung fu action in the Mighty Marvel Manner - and here, in the pages of the Masterworks, you'll enjoy their classic run collected and fully restored for the first time. Joined by ladies of action Misty Knight and Colleen Wing, Iron Fist has his skill in both mind and body tested by radioactive horrors, martial arts masters, New York's kung fu kingpin and even his closest confidantes. Plus: an assault on Avengers Mansion, the first appearance of Sabretooth, an early guest appearance by the All-New, All-Different X-Men, and the final showdown with the Steel Serpent! It's '70s Marvel at its most exciting! COLLECTING: IRON FIST 3-15, MARVEL TEAM-UP 63-64

The master of mutants joins the master of ninjas in Wolverine's first solo series - replete with romance, intrigue and mayhem! Our beleaguered berserker's in Japan on a mission of the heart, if he can survive the Hand first! Plus: the introduction of everyone's favorite riotous ronin, Yukio! Collects Wolverine #1-4, Uncanny X-Men #172-173.

Graphic Novel. Old soldiers may fade away, but so do young mutants! On the verge of disintegration, Kitty Pryde seems resigned to her doom - but the X-Men will do anything to save her, even bargain with a worse doom...DOCTOR Doom! What stunning secret prevents Mister Fantastic and the Fantastic Four from saving the day instead? Is he terrified of failing because his greatest failure, the fateful rocket flight, might have really been his greatest success? Do the answers all come down to wunderkind Franklin Richards? Plus: the classic tale of the two teams' original face-off in Marvel's early era!

The X-Men and Alpha Flight have always had Wolverine in common, even when fighting over who should keep him! But when the stakes get high, these two teams of iconic heroes can set aside their differences and join forces to save the world! See Marvel's mutants and Canada's greatest heroes join forces against Loki, Sentinels, Hydra and Wendigo! COLLECTING: X-MEN/ALPHA FLIGHT (1985) 1-2; X-MEN/ALPHA FLIGHT (1998) 1-2; X-MEN (1963) 109, 120-121, 139-140

Captain Marvel is one of the mightiest Avengers - and Rogue is one of the most steadfast X-Men! But Rogue used to be a villain, and she and Carol once clashed in a battle that left both women changed forever! On behalf of the Brotherhood, Rogue ambushed Carol - and permanently absorbed her memories and powers! As Rogue battled the Avengers and X-Men, Carol struggled to rebuild her life... and Rogue, tormented by Carol's memories, eventually reformed. The two powerhouses have crossed paths time and again since then, both as enemies and reluctant allies. But can Captain Marvel and Rogue ever find a way to bury the hatchet - other than in each other's heads? Collecting: Avengers Annual (1967) 10; Uncanny X-Men (1981) 158, 171, 269; Ms. Marvel (2006) 9-10; X-Men Legacy (2008) 269-270; Captain Marvel (2019) 4-5; material from Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) 11

Marvel's top talents of the 1970s take on Edgar Rice Burroughs' savage swordsman of Barsoom! John Carter, a hunted soldier on the Western frontier, is transported to an alien world filled with six-armed aliens, sinister super-science and the love of his life, the incomparable Dejah Thoris! A must-have science-fiction epic in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Collecting JOHN CARTER, WARLORD OF MARS #1-28 and ANNUAL #1-3.

Steve Gerber debuts, Gene Colan's amazing run concludes and Marvel's gritty Man Without Fear reaches his centennial issue in the latest Daredevil Masterworks! Now operating out of San Francisco, Daredevil continues his partnership with the Black Widow as they confront villains as weird as Haight-Ashbury. The Dark Messiah and Angar the Screamer lead the charge, until Stilt-Man arrives to strut his way across the Golden Gate! There's also a crossover adventure with the Avengers and X-Men, a Spider-Man team-up, and a fight with Kraven the Hunter that turns decidedly cosmic! COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL (1964) 97-107; AVENGERS (1963) 111

Luke Cage defends the streets of New York City and even takes the fight to the outer boroughs in this Marvel Masterworks volume completing his solo adventures. He ll face menaces as tough as Moses Magnum, as bizarre as the Mace and as infuriating as the Gem Theater's always unpredictable vending machine. It's all set against the gritty streets of 1970s Times Square, a location as colourful as anything any of Marvel's minds have ever conjured up. Cage will also face an all-new and amped-up Chemistro; the Spear, who seeks to settle a score with the man who made Luke Cage bulletproof; and an adversary as unstoppable as death itself: the IRS. Collecting: Power Man (1974) 32-47, Annual (1976) 1.

"Excalubur is back, just the way you like them! From the ashes of House of M, a new Excalibur team is born to combat the aftereffects of this cataclysmic event -- even as a sinister force already tries to tear them apart! Starring Dazzler, Juggernaut, Nocturne and Pete Wisdom! Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men! Plus: Still reeling from M-Day, New Excalibur is brought together to become Europe's premier super team. Not everyone is pleased. Guest-starring Lionheart (from the pages of Avengers)!" (Back Cover).

Who are the children of the X-Men? And what happened to the original team, Professor X, and Magneto after more than 30 years of conflict, victories and tragedies? Now, at last, the answers arrive as Chris Claremont reveals an all-new generation of mutant teens!

Join the Black Widow, Hercules, Ghost Rider, Iceman and Angel as they form an all-new super-team - the Champions! This massive Masterworks collects the Champions' complete adventures in a single volume! Every issue, every highlight, every page as the lives of these Marvel icons play out together. Their struggles will reveal the origin of the man who created the Black Widow, pit them against the combined might of Magneto and Dr. Doom, and bring fan-favorite artist John Byrne aboard for some of his greatest early work. COLLECTING: CHAMPIONS (1975) 1-17; IRON MAN ANNUAL (1970) 4; AVENGERS (1963) 163; SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP (1975) 14; SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) 17-18, HULK ANNUAL 7

The always incredible Hulk's adventures continue, led by Len Wein and Sal Buscema! They kick things off with an all-out slugfest between the Hulk, Man-Thing and the Glob. While the Hulk fights for his life, romance grows between Betty Ross and Doc Samson. It's the kind of relationship that leads to a battle between green hair and green skin. In HULK #200, it's a microscopic trip - literally - into the mind of Glenn Talbot! His return to the heart of the atom brings him back to his love Jarella, but their return to Earth and tragic events drive the Hulk into a berserker rampage. Also featuring the Defenders, the Absorbing Man and a giant-size Annual where Hulk battles classic Marvel monsters! COLLECTING: INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) 197-209, ANNUAL (1968) 5