The coming of Carnage! When Venom's offspring transforms psychopath Cletus Kasady into a symbiotic serial killer, Peter Parker makes the hardest decision of his life -- and turns to Venom for help! But will Eddie Brock join the fight...or continue his single-minded mission to squash Spider-Man? Plus: Spider-Man enters the Lizard's lair -- and faces a powerful enemy alongside the New Warriors! And when Spidey is haunted by Kraven the Hunter, can he save the soul of his fiercest foe? Then, when familiar faces make a startling return, Spidey must investigate a painful piece of his past -- assuming he can get through Taskmaster and the Red Skull! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 361-367, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 26, Amazing Spider-Man: Soul of the Hunter (1992) 1; material from Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 12, Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985) 8, New Warriors Annual (1991) 2

The Spider-Slayers are back! Spider-Man is under siege when deadly robots start attacking every time he appears in public. Who is behind their unrelenting assaults? Can Spidey uncover the truth with Electro and the Scorpion standing in his way? And what side deal has Felicia Hardy, the former Black Cat, made with the Tinkerer? Meanwhile, Peter Parker's parents have recently returned home, but a mysterious man is watching their every move. And Venom goes on trial for his crimes -- but after an eye-opening battle with Spider-Man, will he turn over a new leaf? Plus: Styx and Stone strike! Annex attacks! And Spider-Man and Doctor Strange duke it out with demons in the Death Dimension! COLLECTING: Vol. 24: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 368-377, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 27, Spider-Man/Dr. Strange: The Way to Dusty Death (1992) 1, Spider-Man Special Edition: The Trial of Venom (1992) 1

The Marvel Masterworks continues the timeless David Michelinie and Bob Layton Iron Man run! Tony Stark recovers from his problems with the bottle by throwing himself into globetrotting business (and pleasure), but his enemies aren't giving him an edge: The All-Devourer awaits in Hong Kong, the Titanium Man is ready to tango in Times Square and Force makes his brutal debut in the Bahamas! Though sometimes it's your friends you need to worry about the most: Can Stark beat back a hostile takeover of his company by Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D.? With rich characterizations, a vibrant supporting cast and a steady stream of new armor designs, Michelinie and Layton prove they are just getting started! COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 129-144

The Hall of Fame creative trio of Michelinie, Layton and Romita Jr. conclude their classic Iron Man tenure with a run of stories that pushes the Armored Avenger to his limits! Tony Stark isn't the only one constantly upgrading his tech: Whiplash is back with a fearsome set of augmented powers and a new codename: Blacklash! Then, Ant-Man takes his IT role at Stark International to super-heroic lengths! What happens when Doctor Doom and Iron Man go back in time to the era of King Arthur's Camelot? These two armored titans square off in "Doomquest!" Plus: The Living Laser, the Mauler and the Unicorn return to menace our man Stark. And wait until you see Iron Man's awesome new stealth armor! COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 145-157

Venom has been one of the most vicious villains in the Marvel-Verse - and one of its most lethal protectors! Get to know the sinister symbiote with some of his most action-packed adventures! It all begins with Spider-Man's symbiotic black costume - a killer outfit in more ways than one! And Spider-foes, including the Rhino and the Shocker, will find out just how dangerous it is! But after Spidey scorns and abandons the alien suit, the vengeful symbiote bonds with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock to become...Venom! Together, the two target Spider-Man for destruction - and nearly succeed! Venom eventually turns over a heroic new leaf - but how will Spidey react when his former deadliest foe swings back into town wanting to be...his friendly neighborhood sidekick?! COLLECTING: SPIDER-MAN ADVENTURES (1994) 8-9, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 317, UNCANNY ORIGINS (1996) 7, MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN (2005) 35

Before Carnage and space gods, clones and toxins, and the revelation that he was a father, Eddie Brock was a down-on-his-luck reporter who had tried to take his own life and been saved by an extraterrestrial alien. Now, this all-new story set during Venom's earliest days welcomes Michelinie back into the symbiote hive with open arms, as he and rising star Ivan Fiorelli unite to tell a new, horrifying story that not only revisits the wicked web-slinger's past, but hints at what's to come in his future!

From villain to vigilante! Follow Eddie Brock's journey as he evolves from Spider-Man's deadly foe into a twisted new hero -- starting when Spidey recruits Venom to battle his symbiote's psychopathic offspring, Carnage! But Eddie's still out for blood, and he doesn't care who gets in the way -- even Ghost Rider! Can anyone convince him to drop his grudge against Spider-Man? Venom forges a fresh future in San Francisco, targeting those who prey on the weak! But he'll soon find himself judged by the Jury -- and swarmed by strange new symbiotes! Plus, Venom shares a nightmarish team-up with Wolverine! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 361-363, 374; Spider-Man: The Trial of Venom (1992) 1; Web of Spider-Man (1985) 95-96; Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) 5-6; Venom: Lethal Protector (1993) 1-6; material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 117-122; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 373, 375