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Iron Man

by Peter David

2008

Kidnapped and ordered to build a devastating weapon, inventor Tony Stark turns his ingenuity toward a suit of armor. Escaping captivity brings him into a wider conspiracy, forcing the weapons manufacturer to reconsider how he uses his technology.

Mascot to the Rescue!

by Peter David

2008

Sixth-grader Josh finds refuge in a favorite comic hero, the Mascot, while struggling with his own troubles. With friend Kelsey and the character’s creator, Stan Kirby, he sets out to rescue the hero and discovers a connection to saving himself.

She-Hulk, Volume 6

by Peter David

2008

Jennifer Walters has left legal work behind for bounty hunting and life in a trailer park. With a new partner, she faces dangerous fugitives and an alien pursuit that tests her judgment as much as her strength.

Star Trek Archives

by Peter David

2008

This collection gathers five comic stories featuring the original Enterprise crew, including Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Scotty, and Chekov. Peter David's writing, with contributions from Bill Mumy, brings their space adventures together in one volume of earlier Star Trek comics.

The Long Road Home

by Peter David

2008

Roland and his friends hurry toward Gilead carrying the dangerous seeing sphere Maerlyn's Grapefruit. When it traps Roland's consciousness, he must battle within its dreamscape while Cuthbert and Alain defend his helpless body from threats along the road.

Tigerheart

by Peter David

2008

After tragedy strikes his family, Paul Dear leaves London on a magical quest to put things right. Pirates, a white tiger, and an ageless boy await in a realm where childhood imagination offers both adventure and unexpected danger.

Turnaround

by Peter David

2008

A prototype time ship disappears, apparently stolen by Admiral Jellico. Captain Calhoun and the Excalibur crew must track him down before a vessel designed for scientific exploration becomes a weapon capable of disrupting the fabric of space and time.

Mutant Town comes under siege after X-Cell takes refuge there. X-Factor’s divided detectives must prevent former mutants from being imprisoned as terrorists, while deciding whether revealing what they know about M-Day will make the situation even worse.

X-Factor Investigations struggles with the aftermath of Messiah Complex. Jamie is haunted by his journey into a nightmare future, Layla’s fate remains uncertain, and Wolfsbane must conceal the reason for her departure as the team searches for a new direction.

The mysterious city of Bete Noire influences the wider world while its protector, the Fallen Angel, navigates its dangerous inhabitants. This collection follows the city's dark dealings and the forces seeking to overturn its uneasy balance of power.

The appearance of an alternate Uncle Ben raises troubling questions for Spider-Man just as Sandman attacks. An unexpected appeal to save an innocent prisoner complicates their confrontation, drawing Peter into a mystery linking familiar faces with uncertain motives.

Heroes Reborn

by Peter David

2009

Franklin Richards created a separate world to save Marvel's heroes from Onslaught, but bringing them home may doom its inhabitants. The Fantastic Four and Avengers face the fate of Counter-Earth while Doctor Doom pursues control of its future.

More Digressions

by Peter David

2009

Peter David gathers essays from his long-running comics column, adding reflections and historical notes. The collection ranges across comic books, science fiction, and his experiences as a writer, offering a personal view of the industry and its recurring debates.

She-Hulk, Volume 7

by Peter David

2009

The scandal that ended Jennifer Walters's legal career comes under scrutiny as a more volatile She-Hulk reemerges. Encounters with Hercules and a cosmic adventure involving the Lady Liberators broaden a collection centered on her changing identity and responsibilities.

She-Hulk, Volume 8

by Peter David

2009

The Skrull invasion forces She-Hulk to question the loyalties of her alien bounty-hunting partner, Jazinda. Their pursuit brings them into conflict with X-Factor while Jazinda's family history adds a personal threat to a crisis engulfing Earth.

She-Hulk, Volume 9

by Peter David

2009

Dissatisfied with simply capturing fugitives, She-Hulk joins Valkyrie, Thundra, and the Invisible Woman as the Lady Liberators. Their effort to deliver justice pushes Jennifer beyond her bounty-hunting routine and into a team confronting problems that demand stronger intervention.

In a future dominated by powerful corporations, scientist Miguel O'Hara acquires spider abilities through a disastrous experiment. Hiding his altered identity draws him into conflict with his employer, Alchemax, and forces him toward a heroic role he never sought.

The Fall of Gilead

by Peter David

2009

As Roland awaits trial, John Farson's forces infiltrate Gilead and undermine its defenses. The young gunslinger and his companions must protect an outnumbered city, hoping ancient weapons can give them a chance against enemies closing in from within and without.

Treachery

by Peter David

2009

Back in Gilead, Roland becomes dangerously obsessed with the seeing sphere Maerlyn's Grapefruit despite its effects on his health. Meanwhile, John Farson's schemes threaten his family and home, leaving the young gunslinger distracted as betrayal gathers around him.

X-Factor searches for Darwin while She-Hulk and Jazinda pursue Longshot, who may hold the key to resisting the Skrull invasion. With both targets determined to stay hidden, the two investigating groups struggle to make their competing missions work together.

The birth of Jamie Madrox and Siryn’s baby brings X-Factor to a turning point. As the mutant detectives face a deeply personal event, its unexpected consequences raise questions about the team’s future and what it means for mutantkind.

X-Factor, Vol. 8: Overtime

by Peter David

2009

Siryn faces an unexpected opponent in a dangerous personal battle. Meanwhile, Madrox, Layla, and Ruby come under Sentinel attack as they approach the truth about Cortex, forcing the detectives to survive long enough to unravel the mystery.

Battle of Jericho Hill

by Peter David

2010

After Gilead's fall, Roland and the surviving gunslingers continue resisting John Farson's rebellion. Their struggle builds toward a confrontation at Jericho Hill, where an exhausted band must face overwhelming forces while holding to the cause they have lost so much defending.

Doom Dimension: Volume 1

by Peter David

2010

Ben Tennyson and his friends investigate a crashed spacecraft as the Forever Knights steal its technology. Blasted into the Fourth Dimension with alien bounty hunter Aztak, Ben must escape a pursuer who wants his Omnitrix and stop a dangerous stolen device.

Doom Dimension: Volume 2

by Peter David

2010

Ben remains trapped in the Fourth Dimension with a bounty hunter eager to sell him and his Omnitrix. Meanwhile, Gwen and Kevin blame the Forever Knights for his disappearance, unaware that a stolen alien gadget threatens everyone nearby.

Liandra arrives in the shadowy city of Bete Noire and becomes its apparent protector. Collecting the original Fallen Angel series, this volume introduces a place where her interventions bring her into contact with dangerous residents and morally uncertain choices.

The Balverine Order

by Peter David

2010

As industry replaces magic in Albion, privileged Thomas and his servant John travel east seeking a legendary balverine. Their search for adventure becomes a struggle for survival when the rare and vicious creature turns its attention toward them.

Treason

by Peter David

2010

Prime Minister Robin Lefler flees New Thallon with her infant son after an assassination attempt, seeking protection aboard Excalibur. Calhoun faces a diplomatic crisis, an alien interest in the child, and signs of betrayal within his own crew.

Franklin Richards hires X-Factor to find his missing mother, but Reed Richards resists helping the investigation. At the same time, Monet must rescue her kidnapped father before terrorists carry out their threat, leaving the team facing two urgent crises.

Bolivar Trask lures X-Factor into what appears to be a routine case, planning to kill the entire team. An invitation to join the X-Men on their island brings further uncertainty when a mysterious visitor threatens its survival.

Back in the Hood

by Peter David

2011

After the Clone Conspiracy, Peter Parker's clone Ben Reilly returns as the Scarlet Spider with a changed outlook. This collection follows a troubled version of the former hero as his past and uncertain morality complicate another attempt to define himself.

Blood Ties

by Peter David

2011

Restless warrior Ben Finn leaves familiar companions behind and reaches Blackholm, a city resisting a mysterious warlord. With an irritating gnome at his side, he joins a conflict whose growing darkness conceals a secret connected to his own blood.

Bete Noire's secrets come to the forefront as the Fallen Angel's story reaches its final chapters. The collection also includes a confrontation with Illyria, whose attempt to reclaim lost power creates a new challenge for the city's protector.

A secret discovered during Apollo 11's mission draws the Autobots and Decepticons toward technology hidden on the Moon. Reviving the long-lost Sentinel Prime may avert a crisis, but buried motives threaten humanity as the rival machines renew their struggle.

X-Factor Investigations takes on a new client whose green clothing conceals a deadly secret. The mutant detectives face unexpected developments as the assignment draws them into another case with consequences reaching beyond the answers they initially seek.

Changes in X-Factor’s membership and a dispute over Rahne’s pregnancy unsettle the team. A student’s suicide, apparent vampire killings, and a murder investigation involving Mayor Jameson draw the mutant detectives into cases that challenge both judgment and loyalties.

Wolfsbane seeks forgiveness before giving birth, but her attempt at confession brings her face to face with literal demons. As the danger grows, the nature of her pregnancy presents another challenge she could not have anticipated.

A Perfect Beast-After Earth

by Peter David

2012

Young Ranger cadet Conner Raige trains to defend humanity's colony on Nova Prime, where confidence in lasting peace has weakened military support. The return of the alien Skrel brings a ground war and new killing machines designed to destroy humanity.

Battleship

by Peter David

2012

During naval exercises near Pearl Harbor, Lieutenant Alex Hopper investigates a strange vessel in the Pacific. Discovering an alien armada with superior ships turns a routine assignment into a fight for survival against forces Earth's navies are unprepared to face.

Heights of the Depths

by Peter David

2012

Humans are nearly extinct on an Earth ruled by twelve races once dismissed as mythical. Jepp, a young human slave, begins a dangerous journey toward the world's most powerful creature, carrying unexpected significance for his people's future.

Jack of Blades

by Peter David

2012

Jack of Blades, believed dead, has returned and forced the Oddwood mercenaries into his service. A young challenger arrives to oppose him, risking a brutal punishment as Jack pursues another scheme to extend his power over Albion.

This comic collection traces the road to the Avengers through an expanded Iron Man adaptation, S.H.I.E.L.D. operations and a Captain America prequel. Tony Stark, Nick Fury and Steve Rogers confront threats that precede the team's formation.

Pulling Up Stakes

by Peter David

2012

Vince works as a vampire hunter while living with his mother and concealing an awkward secret: he is a vampire himself. When fellow hunters arrive, protecting innocent vampires becomes harder without exposing his own carefully guarded identity.

Pulling Up Stakes 2

by Peter David

2012

Vince investigates Tracy's murder and an assault on Amber while trying to keep his vampire identity hidden. His search brings him into conflict with the woman who transformed him, threatening both his secrets and his standing among vampire hunters.

Reaver

by Peter David

2012

The immortal pirate Captain Dread demands protection payments from Albion's ports. In Bloodstone, the young outlaw Reaver refuses to submit, allowing himself to be captured as part of a daring plan against a seemingly unbeatable enemy.

Theresa

by Peter David

2012

Theresa encounters a girl whose gift of second sight brings headaches, hallucinations and a grim future. The blind seer joins the drunken Elijah Stane on a search for a legendary cure that might save the child's life.

An eerie sighting draws X-Factor to Jamie Madrox’s hometown, where a larger mystery awaits. Meanwhile, a series of brutal killings pushes the mutant detectives to identify a serial murderer before their investigation makes them his next targets.

Jamie Madrox encounters the impossible sight of himself and Layla Miller murdered in their honeymoon suite. Confronted with a future that appears to have ended before it began, he must navigate a case unlike anything X-Factor has faced.

Madrox investigates a suicide whose circumstances refuse to fit the obvious explanation. While Banshee confronts an actual banshee and relationships complicate life at the agency, Layla faces a deadline that keeps X-Factor’s competing troubles moving toward danger.

A Calm Before the Storm

by Richard Castle, Peter David & Robert Atkins

2013

Ready to sail away from the life of a private eye, Derrick Storm is dragged back when a Russian diplomats severed head surfaces in the Hudson before a crucial UN summit. With Clara Strike, he faces mercenaries, an ex KGB assassin and a plot with global stakes.

After Earth

by Peter David

2013

General Cypher Raige and his son Kitai crash on an Earth abandoned by humanity a thousand years earlier. With Cypher badly injured, Kitai must cross hostile terrain to summon help and prove he can survive without his father's protection.

Miguel O'Hara's battles with the Public Eye lead toward the mysterious Thanatos and the equally enigmatic Net Prophet. Between dangerous journeys through cyberspace and another universe, Spider-Man confronts a campaign against people branded genetically impure.

The Sin-Eater murders police captain Jean DeWolff, leaving Spider-Man grieving and determined to find the killer. His frantic search through New York brings him into conflict with Daredevil as they confront a murderer who sees potential victims everywhere.

Recent tragedies push X-Factor toward a breaking point as Strong Guy reacts to rejection and an old secret resurfaces. Personal shocks, an unexpected reunion, and a desperate sacrifice threaten to fracture the team and drastically reduce its numbers.

Pip the Troll quietly keeps X-Factor functioning through an ordinary case and the demands of daily life. Meanwhile, a newly married pair’s honeymoon turns dangerous when a villain’s plans threaten to transform their happy destination into hell on Earth.

The birth of Earth’s seven billionth soul triggers a struggle among the Lords of Hell. X-Factor must prevent their war from engulfing the world, while returning figures, including Strong Guy, bring personal grievances into the mounting supernatural conflict.

All-New X-Factor, Vol. 1

by Peter David

2014

Polaris leads a new X-Factor team funded by Serval Industries, with Gambit and Quicksilver among her recruits. As their missions uncover a technological conspiracy, the mutants must consider whether their corporate sponsor's ambitions match their own.

All-New X-Factor, Vol. 2

by Peter David

2014

X-Factor intervenes when an outspoken opponent of mutants discovers that his daughter is one. Rescuing her creates unexpected problems, while trouble at Serval Industries and Gambit's secret activities place fresh pressure on the newly assembled team.

X-Factor’s members try to rebuild after the Hell on Earth War as personal decisions and long-hidden connections emerge. Wolfsbane considers her future, Polaris clashes with Quicksilver, and Jamie Madrox faces the closing of his detective agency.

All-New X-Factor, Vol. 3

by Peter David

2015

Quicksilver reunites with his estranged daughter Luna amid disapproval from the Inhumans. As the AXIS crisis brings destruction to Washington, X-Factor faces urgent decisions about helping, while Warlock and Danger explore an unlikely relationship of their own.

Stan Lee’s illustrated memoir follows his impoverished Manhattan childhood, early comics work, military service, and the growth of Marvel. Written with Peter David and illustrated by Colleen Doran, it recounts the experiences behind his influential superheroes.

Hunters in the Dark

by Peter David

2015

Two years after the Master Chief disappeared at the Ark, a scientific discovery with Forerunner ties imperils the galaxy. As human-Sangheili relations remain fragile, a mixed team must put aside old enmities and return covertly to the Ark to uncover the threat.

Secret Wars 2099

by Peter David

2015

In Battleworld’s 2099 domain, powerful corporations control superheroes and competing teams clash over their loyalties. The Avengers confront the Defenders and Alchemax while Captain America’s divided identity and an ancient evil threaten the future they are trying to protect.

Alchemax unveils a floating city of apparent Asgardian gods, led by a figure claiming to be Thor. Spider-Man joins other heroes of 2099 to investigate, before further dangers involving cyberspace and his secret identity threaten Miguel O'Hara.

Spider-Man 2099, Volume 1

by Peter David

2015

Stranded in 2014, Miguel O'Hara takes a job at the newly founded Alchemax, hoping to prevent its future corruption. Encounters with the Scorpion and Morlun complicate his efforts to reshape history while maintaining his identity as Spider-Man.

Spider-Man 2099, Volume 2

by Peter David

2015

Hunted by the Inheritors, Miguel O'Hara joins Lady Spider and a six-armed Spider-Man in a struggle spanning different eras. Studying their enemy Daemos may provide the scientific advantage they need against Morlun and his deadly family.

The Returned, Part I

by Peter David

2015

Captain Mackenzie Calhoun discovers that Xenex has been devastated and sets out against the Dmyurj and their masters, the Brethren. The Excalibur crew travels into a pocket universe, where a potential ally introduces dangers beyond revenge.

The Returned, Part II

by Peter David

2015

The Excalibur crew pursues Calhoun's campaign against the Dmyurj and the Brethren inside a pocket universe. A possible ally shares their desire to destroy the enemy, but its wider intentions complicate a mission already driven by devastating loss.

The Returned, Part III

by Peter David

2015

Calhoun and the Excalibur crew continue confronting the forces responsible for Xenex's destruction. Their dangerous alliance in a pocket universe tests the pursuit of vengeance, as the conflict reveals threats greater than those they originally set out to defeat.

Aquaman, Book One

by Peter David

2016

Arthur's early life unfolds from abandonment on a reef and an upbringing among dolphins to his first encounters with surface society. This collection follows the unusual experiences that shape his identity and his emergence as the hero Aquaman.

Order of the Chaos

by Peter David

2016

Jepp and his companions return to Perriz, where an underground vampire colony holds a pregnant vampire captive. Her unborn child attracts dangerous attention, while Phey's journey to Dizz raises questions about why their troubled world continues to survive.

Pyramid Schemes

by Peter David

2016

In Rogypt, Sir Apropos encounters an enslaved people forced to build pyramids and interferes with their promised deliverer. A god then pushes him toward liberation, entangling the reluctant adventurer with royal intrigue and a mummy's curse.

Spider-Man 2099, Volume 3

by Peter David

2016

Miguel O'Hara hopes to settle into work at Parker Industries and retire from superhero life. A new threat forces him back into action with a redesigned suit, while Doctor Cronos complicates his concerns about changing the future.

Spider-Man 2099, Volume 4

by Peter David

2016

Miguel O'Hara's campaign against FIST draws him into conflict with Lash and the Inhumans. Discoveries about Tempest and danger from Man Mountain Marko turn the struggle personal, challenging Spider-Man to protect someone whose past conceals important secrets.

Supergirl, Book One

by Peter David

2016

Linda Danvers is dying after becoming entangled with her boyfriend Buzz and dark supernatural forces. When Matrix merges with her to save her life, the new Supergirl must navigate shared memories, unexpected powers and questions about identity.

Artful

by Peter David

2017

This graphic adaptation sends the Artful Dodger into a supernatural version of Dickens's London. With vampires threatening the city, Dodger and his companion Bram become involved in a dangerous effort to rescue Drina from Fagin's undead followers.

Gabriel learns that his brother Miguel is Spider-Man, while family revelations expose new details about Alchemax and Tyler Stone. Encounters with Risqué and Venture add to the danger as corporate forces turn their attention toward Nightshade.

Spider-Man 2099, Volume 5

by Peter David

2017

Trapped in an altered 2099, Miguel O'Hara faces the Sinister Six while trying to return to the past and repair history. Meanwhile, Captain America Roberta Mendez searches for her family as the future's heroes become targets.

Spider-Man 2099, Volume 6

by Peter David

2017

Miguel O'Hara targets FIST's headquarters in his effort to avenge his comatose fiancée. Joining Elektra against the terrorist organization draws Spider-Man into a struggle involving the Hand and an ancient evil that threatens the wider world.

Spider-Man 2099, Volume 7

by Peter David

2017

Miguel O'Hara and Sonny Frisco, the Iron Man of 2099, devise a plan to prevent disaster in the future. Their success depends on Electro's cooperation, while a classic encounter with Peter Parker adds another clash between timelines.

Supergirl, Book Three

by Peter David

2017

Linda Danvers is becoming more comfortable with her combined identity as Supergirl when the mysterious hero Comet appears. His uncertain origins and pursuit by the villain Fracture draw her into a new investigation with unexpected personal complications.

Supergirl, Book Two

by Peter David

2017

Linda Danvers balances ordinary life with the powers and memories she shares with Matrix. Encounters with Silver Banshee, Despero and the Extremists increase the pressure, while revealing her transformation to her parents presents a different kind of challenge.

Young Justice, Book One

by Peter David

2017

Robin, Superboy and Impulse form a team to prove themselves beyond their adult mentors' supervision. With Red Tornado's guidance and new teammates including Wonder Girl, Arrowette and Secret, they face dangers that test their growing independence.

Alien Kidnap

by Peter David

2018

After losing his job, a man takes a walking holiday in the Lake District and is abducted by aliens. Enslaved on an unfamiliar planet, he seeks allies among other captives and a route back to Earth.

Supergirl, Book Four

by Peter David

2018

Supergirl travels to Thailand to rescue girls held by human traffickers, but her intervention inspires dangerous retaliation. Linda must confront the consequences of that violence while further battles involving supernatural foes and Young Justice challenge her role as an Earth Angel.

Young Justice, Book Three

by Peter David

2018

The Agenda's scheme changes the heroes' ages, turning young teammates into adults and their older counterparts into adolescents. Young Justice must cope with unfamiliar bodies and altered responsibilities while seeking a way to reverse the transformation.

Young Justice, Book Two

by Peter David

2018

Young Justice's encounter with Captain Atom draws the team into espionage and unexpected danger. A murder committed forty years earlier becomes newly relevant when the real killer resurfaces, placing the young heroes directly in the criminal's sights.

Miguel O'Hara and Peter Parker trade places across time before Spider-Man returns to a changed 2099. Doom's political rise and an offer involving Tyler Stone complicate matters, while Venom's attack carries a disturbing personal connection.

Young Justice, Book Four

by Peter David

2019

Following the upheaval of Sins of Youth, a different Young Justice team appears in place of the original members. Questions about the missing heroes, Wonder Girl's changed appearance and a revelation involving Robin complicate the team's return.

Young Justice, Book Five

by Peter David

2020

Young Justice travels to Apokolips during Our Worlds at War and becomes involved in the chaos of Joker's Last Laugh. The Ray joins the team, Wonder Girl takes charge and Secret's troubled past demands closer attention.

Maestro: War and Pax

by Peter David

2021

Having seized Dystopia, the Maestro seeks dominion over the rest of a ruined Earth. The Pantheon and other powerful survivors stand in his way, forcing the former Hulk to confront enemies who refuse to accept his rule.

Separated from Rick Jones, Genis-Vell faces a troubled future as their dysfunctional partnership unravels. His sister Phyla-Vell enters the conflict, raising the question of whether family can help before the pair's fate slips beyond their control.

Maestro: World War M

by Peter David

2022

The Maestro rules Dystopia, but his victories have left powerful enemies eager for revenge. As the Abomination returns and joins forces with the Sub-Mariner and Doctor Doom, the tyrant must withstand an attack threatening his control of ruined Earth.

Wolverine Omnibus Vol. 3

by Peter David

2022

This collection follows Wolverine through battles in Madripoor and encounters with enemies including Sabretooth, Cyber and Omega Red. Logan and Jubilee investigate Weapon X, while returning memories force him to question what he knows about his past.

Genis-Vell: Captain Marvel

by Peter David

2023

Rick Jones reunites with Genis-Vell as both face fading out of existence. Searching for the source of their mysterious condition brings Death, Marlo Chandler and Phyla-Vell into a struggle to preserve their lives and revive their old partnership.

Hulk

by Peter David

2023

The gray Hulk works as Las Vegas casino enforcer Joe Fixit, attracting the attention of the Kingpin and Spider-Man. As Wilson Fisk seeks to control him, Spider-Man investigates the mysterious muscle and tries to prevent their confrontation from wrecking the city.

Astonishing X-Men: Gifted

by Peter David

2024

Emma Frost rebrands the X-Men as superheroes just as a geneticist announces a serum that can eliminate mutant powers. The prospect of belonging divides the team, while an emerging alien threat makes their extraordinary abilities more necessary than ever.

Mickey Mouse accidentally releases the Shadow Blot into Wasteland, a strange Disney world where forgotten characters live. These comics follow his efforts to work with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit against magical threats, scheming enemies, and their own mistrust.

Symbiote Spider-Man 2099

by Peter David

2025

Miguel O’Hara faces a threat to his own body when Kron Stone’s Venom attacks Alchemax. A secret project offers a symbiote powerful enough to oppose him, but bonding with it may demand more than Spider-Man can safely give.

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