The War of Four Cities escalates, and we learn what it is that the FF fears most! The Future Foundation is caught in the middle as the war expands to encompass the entire Marvel Universe! Plus: Black Bolt is back and is determined to reclaim his throne. Ben Grimm returns to the pages of the FF as Ronan the Accuser and the armies of the Kree empire invade the earth! A Galactic empire is born as the war of Four Cities comes to a close. What does it mean for Marvel's First Family? Collecting: FF 6-11

Daredevil's notion of faith is tested when a mysterious baby winds up on his doorstep. Following the death of his longtime lover, Daredevil must find the strength to continue.

Matt Murdoch falls in love with a tragic figure who has been programmed by the Kingpin to destroy his alter-ego, Daredevil. Worse yet, the assassin, Echo, can absorb every move and detail of Daredevil's fighting style to turn his own strengths against him. Collects issues 9-15.

The mystery man named Mr. Silke has inspired Wilson Fisks lieutenants to rise up and take down the Kingpin of Crime! But what is the connection between Silke's coup and the contract on attorney Matt Murdock's life? And what role did Fisk's wife and son play in this underboss uprising? Meanwhile, when Matt dons his crimson costume to fight crime in Hell's Kitchen, what toll does that take on the man beneath the mask? Is the Man Without Fear becoming a man without mercy? Creative dream team Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev take Daredevil in a bold new direction! COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL (1998) 26-31

The "Man Without Fear" becomes a man without peer as he assumes control over all of Hell's Kitchen After years of conflict, Daredevil has finally vanquished the Kingpin of Crime once and for all. With his greatest nemesis out of the picture. Daredevil names a brand-new Kingpin: himself What does DD have in store for his old neighborhood...and for anyone foolish enough to challenge his rule? Brought to you by comics' most praised creative team, Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev. Collects DAREDEVIL #56-60

Alone. Throughout his life, Peter Parker has often felt alone. When he first discovered his spider-like abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider, he kept them secret. His attempts to exploit them for a profit resulted in his Uncle Ben's murder. Later, his attempts at maintaining the secret from his first love, Gwen Stacy, resulted in her death. It seemed as though no one understood the difficult balance between mortal and hero. Until now, that is. A mysterious figure appears suddenly, exhibiting similar powers to Peter. He can stick to walls and jump from building to building, just like the wall-crawler. Who is the mystery man? Who are the people he represents? And what is the ancient evil that has arrived in America in search of Peter. Collects: Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #30-#35 [J. Michael Straczynski](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2689.JMichaelStraczynski "J. Michael Straczynski") is a man who has made his mark in many ways, whether in the world of science fiction and television with the hit 'Babylon 5' or in the comic book industry with such books as ['Rising Stars' (2000)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/771577.RisingStars2000 "'Rising Stars' (2000)") and ['Midnight Nation' (2002)](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/100094.MidnightNation2002 "'Midnight Nation' (2002)"). Now his unique vision comes to the world of Marvel and the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Joining Straczynski is a man of equal legend—[John Romita Jr](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/444929.JohnRomita_Jr "John Romita Jr"). Regarded by many as the definitive Spider-Man artist of the last decade, Romita's unique pace and superb storytelling perfectly complement Straczynski's vision.

Trump Tower has nothing on Spider-Man! Spinning out of the pages of New Avengers, you won't believe what the fickle hand of fate has in store for Peter Parker, Mary Jane, and Aunt May! Collects Amazing Spider-Man #519-524.

With Peter Parker's ONE MOMENT IN TIME behind him and Mary Jane back in his life, Spidey finds himself ready for a new start...but the various threads of his life since his BRAND NEW DAY are about to crash together violently. When Norman Osborn's baby is born... every villain on the planet wants the first ever strain of pure Goblin blood, leaving Spider-Man's friends and family exposed to a Sinister plan that threatens to bring down every strand or Peter's life that's been stitched together carefully over the past few years. COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man #642-647

Peter tries to find out more about the origins of his powers when his mentor, Ezekiel, returns.

Holy! Looks like-! It can't be...is it? A stunning new evil emerges to stalk Peter Parker as the biggest Spider-Man event in years rocks the wall-crawler's world! The worst defeat that Peter Parker ever endured - a moment frozen in the minds of Spider-Man fans everywhere - was supposed to be far in his past. But now, two villains - ripped, perhaps, directly from that very moment - have emerged and they threaten to destroy everything that he holds dear!