Marvel Premier Collections spotlight some of your favourite characters and creators in an all-new compact format, offering an entry point to the Marvel Universe for new readers and a “catch up and revisit” opportunity for longtime fans.
This week sees the release of Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank by Garth Ennis and the late Steve Dillon, so it seemed like a good time to bring you a quick guide to previous releases and incoming titles…
Daredevil: Born Again
By Frank Miller (Writer), David Mazzucchelli (Artist)
Out: Now (released February 2025)
280 Pages | ISBN: 978-1302965983
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Karen Page, Matt Murdock’s former lover, sets into motion a Machiavellian chain of events by trading away his secret identity for a drug fix. Now, Daredevil must find all the strength he can muster as Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime, wastes no time taking him down as low as a human can get. As he’s nursed back to health by a nun named Sister Maggie, Matt discovers a shocking secret that will change their relationship forever – but can he piece his life back together and survive a battle against the brutal super-soldier named Nuke?
This is the definitive Daredevil story, where Matt Murdock is stripped of everything – his secret identity, his friends, and his very sense of self. In this gritty and powerful tale, visionary creators Frank Miller (The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City) and David Mazzucchelli (Batman: Year One) reforge Daredevil as a hero reborn, driven by pure faith and unshakable resolve, showing his true strength lies within. The book that inspired Daredevil’s portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Includes bonus material such as a foreword by author Frank Miller and an afterword by actor Charlie Cox.
Collecting: Daredevil #226-233
Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet
By Ta-Nehisi Coates (Writer), Brian Stelfreeze, Chris Sprouse (Artists)
Out: Now (released February 2025)
320 Pages | ISBN: 978-1302964856
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National Book Award-winner Ta-Nehisi Coates (Between the World and Me) and artist Brian Stelfreeze revolutionise the Black Panther mythos, as T’Challa faces an uprising in Wakanda that challenges his rule. This groundbreaking story redefines the king’s relationship with his people, blending high-tech futurism with deep cultural roots, transforming Wakanda into a dynamic reflection of modern struggles for justice and identity.
The high-tech African nation has been ravaged by outside forces, its queen has fallen and the people have turned against their king. As dissidents seek violent change, two of T’Challa’s own Dora Milaje forge their own brave path. And while outside forces pour fuel on the fire, the Black Panther recruits his own crew to aid in the struggle. Meanwhile, on the spiritual plane, a journey of transformation begins. This is a story of a king who must find a new way to lead. Of a queen whose tale is not yet fully told. Of angels fighting for change and devils fomenting chaos. Of allies and enemies, friends and foes, love and hate. This is the story of Wakanda…
Collecting: Black Panther (2016) #1-12
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
By Ed Brubaker (Writer), Steve Epting (Artists), foreword by Sebastian Stan
Out: Now (released March 2025)
312 Pages | 978-1302964863
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Eisner Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker (Criminal, Daredevil) delivers a high-stakes, espionage-laden thriller that redefines Captain America. Cap is pitted against the Winter Soldier, a mysterious assassin revealed to be none other than Bucky Barnes – his long-lost friend and sidekick, believed dead since World War Two. This gripping narrative forever alters the emotional core of Steve Rogers’ journey.
Brubaker pushes the Captain America mythos headlong into the future with high adventure and full-throttle action.
For more than fifty years, the Soviets employed an undercover agent — an unstoppable, untraceable killer known as the Winter Soldier — to assassinate key political figures in the West. His suspected identity? Bucky Barnes, Captain America’s one-time partner, thought to have been murdered in the closing days of World War Two. Now the Winter Soldier is back, working under the command of the ruthless General Lukin — who has obtained a functional Cosmic Cube, a weapon of limitless power that can bend reality itself. Vowing to end Lukin’s reign of terror and destruction, Captain America relentlessly tracks the Cube — only to find himself face-to-face with the Winter Soldier. Will Cap be forced to battle his resurrected partner so soon after finally learning the astonishing truth?
Collecting: Captain America (2004) #1-9, 11-14
Fantastic Four: Solve Everything
By Jonathan Hickman (Writer), Dale Eaglesham, Joe Quesada (Artists), Foreword by Matt Shakman
Out: Now (released June 2025)
344 Pages | ISBN: 978-1302964870
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Jonathan Hickman (Secret Wars, East of West) transforms the Fantastic Four, shifting them from a superhero family to a future-shaping think tank, the Future Foundation. In this bold reimagining, Marvel’s First Family embarks on a mind-bending journey across time, space, and alternate realities, driven by a singular mission: to “solve everything” for humanity, taking their legacy into a visionary new direction.
It all begins when Mister Fantastic decides to solve everything! A series of amazing revelations come together in quick succession: The Old Kingdom of Atlantis is discovered under thick Antarctic ice. Alien “Inhumans” from throughout the galaxy converge on Earth. A race of super-intelligent underground dwellers takes possession of a high-tech laboratory. And a religious cult in Manhattan threatens to cause an interdimensional invasion. Fate will play an awful hand in tying these disparate events together in a gripping drama that tests the fortitude of Marvel’s First Family like never before.
Collecting: Material from Fantastic Four (1998) #570-588
Civil War
By Mark Millar (Writer), Steve McNiven (Artist), Foreword by Nate Moore, Introduction by Steve McNiven
Out: Now (released August 2025)
264 Pages | ISBN: 978-1302965549
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Civil War delivers a gripping, morally complex showdown that reshaped the Marvel Universe for years and served as the inspiration for the 20216 film, Captain America: Civil War. Featuring the most beloved Marvel characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Thor, the Avengers and so many more in a battle that changed the landscape of the Marvel Universe.
As Avengers allies Captain America and Iron Man clash, it’s time to choose: Whose side are you on? In the wake of a superhuman tragedy, the proposed Superhuman Registration Act requires all costumed heroes to unmask themselves before the government. Divided, the nation’s greatest champions each must decide how to react — a choice that will alter the course of their lives forever. Captain America rejects the Act and goes underground, while Iron Man steps up to spearhead the registration effort — and Marvel’s heroes split right down the middle!
The shocking crossover that rewrites the rules, Civil War stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon.
Bonus Content: Variant covers, promotional artwork
Collecting: Civil War #1-7
Wolverine: Old Man Logan
By Mark Millar (Writer), Steve McNiven (Artist)
Out: Now (released October 2025)
256 Pages | ISBN: 978-1302965587
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Mark Millar and Steve McNiven, the legendary Civil War duo, reunite for a brutal post-apocalyptic saga featuring a broken Wolverine in a dying world. A story so powerful it inspired not one but two acclaimed blockbusters – Logan and Deadpool & Wolverine.
A future world savaged and sundered by super villains, the United States ain’t what it used to be. In California, now a wasteland controlled by the evil Hulk Gang, the former Wolverine seeks to live in peace. He’s retired, finally free from the violence of his former existence as an X-Man — and he wants to keep it that way. If only they’d let him. Logan and an aged, blind Hawkeye are forced into a cross-country jaunt through villain-ruled lands, on a collision course with the worst of them all! Can Old Man Logan maintain his pacifist vow and make his last stand without doing what he does best? Mark Millar and Steve McNiven unite for a riotous romp through a future world of death, despair and dynamic action…
Bonus Content: Variant/unused covers, Old Man Logan concepts, preliminary/final pencils
Collecting: Wolverine (1988) #66-72, Wolverine: Old Man Logan Giant-Size (2009) #1
Hawkeye: My Life As A Weapon
By Matt Fraction (Writer), David Aja, Javier Pulido (Artist), Francesco Francavilla (Artists), David Aja (Cover)
Out: Now (released November 2025)
280 Pages | ISBN: 978-1302965556
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Matt Fraction (Invincible Iron Man, Sex Criminals) and David Aja (The Immortal Iron Fist, The Seeds) redefine superhero storytelling in this Eisner Award-winning modern classic that introduced Kate Bishop and inspired the hit Disney+ series.
Clint Barton, the Avenger known as Hawkeye, fights for justice – and good rooftop BBQs! And with Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, it’s double the Hawkeye and double the trouble as they battle digital doomsday, dog detectives, lady problems, murder for money, track suited killers and more! It’s cars, guns and videotape as Matt Fraction and David Aja reunite for this exciting, adventurous reimagining of the arrowed Avenger.
Plus: Relive Kate’s first meeting with Clint as she learns wanting something can be miles away from actually earning it. And most important, Pizza Dog gets his own story! Can he solve the grisly murder that shocked Team Hawkguy? Who knows! He’s a dog!
Bonus Comntent: variant covers, sketchbook, cover concepts, page process, colour guides, David Aja’s drawing playlists.
Collecting: Hawkeye (2012) #1-11, Young Avengers Presents (2008) #6
Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank
By Garth Ennis (Writer), Steve Dillon (Artist)
Out: Now (published 10th March 2026)
288 Pages | ISBN: 978-1302969325
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Frank Castle is a one-man army locked, loaded and ready to take down anyone in his way. The Punisher makes his return by eliminating the ruthless Ma Gnucci’s crime family – pursued by the NYPD’s two-detective Punisher Task Force, crazed contract killer the Russian and superhero Daredevil… and emulated by three copycat killers who want to join forces with him.
The over-the-top action builds toward a showdown in the apartment building Frank shares with his colourful fellow residents. Castle must survive to finish his vendetta, making sure his neighbours aren’t caught in the crossfire while evil is punished. With this series, writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon – together with inker Jimmy Palmiotti and iconic cover artist Tim Bradstreet – gave the Punisher a redefining fresh start that once more made him a force to be reckoned with!
Collecting: Punisher (2000) #1-12
Planet Hulk
By Greg Pak (Writer), Carlo Pagulayan, Aaron Lopresti, Gary Frank (Artists), Jose Ladronn (Cover)
Out: 12th May 2026
352 Pages | ISBN: 978-1302969097
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A whole new world of hurt! Betrayed by Earth’s heroes and exiled into outer space, the man-monster Hulk has landed on the distant planet Sakaar, ruled by the tyrannical Red King. Sold into slavery, Hulk becomes the Green Scar, the planet’s mightiest gladiator – but his new masters get more than they bargained for when he forges a bond of brotherhood with his fellow fighters: crafty insectoid Miek, the horrific Brood, wise rock-man Korg, shadow warrior Hiroim and noble-born rebel Elloe and her loyal guardsman Skee. Together, these gladiators start a revolution that could change their entire world – or destroy it. It’s savage sci-fi fantasy by award-winning writer Greg Pak, guest-starring the Silver Surfer!
Collecting: Incredible Hulk (1999) #92-105 and material from Giant-Size Hulk #1
The Visions
By Tom King (Writer), Gabriel Hernandez Walta, Michael Walsh, Mike del Mundo (Artists)
Out: 2nd June 2026
296 Pages | ISBN: 978-1302965570
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The Eisner Award-winning saga of the Vision and his synthezoid family! The android Avenger known as the Vision wants to be human – and what’s more human than family? So he heads back to the beginning – to the laboratory where Ultron created him as a weapon. The place where he first rebelled against his destiny and imagined that he could be more – that he could be a man. There, he builds them. A wife, Virginia. Teenage twins, Viv and Vin. They look like him. They have his powers. They share his grandest ambition (or obsession): the unrelenting need to be ordinary.
Behold the Visions! Theirs is a story of togetherness and tragedy – one that will set the former Avenger on course for a devastating confrontation with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Acclaimed creators Tom King and Gabriel Hernandez Walta present one of the 21st century’s most celebrated Marvel comics…
Collecting: Vision (2015) #1-12
Spider-Men: Worlds Collide
By Brian Michael Bendis (Writer), Sara Pichelli, Mark Bagley (Artists)
Out: 7th July 2026
256 Pages | ISBN: 978-1302965563
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Peter Parker comes face-to-face with Miles Morales, in a history-making, Spider-Verse-spanning epic! It’s the first-ever union of the Marvel and Ultimate Universes! But can the wall-crawlers of two worlds defeat Mysterio, the Master of Illusions? What will happen when Miles encounters an older, wiser version of his inspiration, Peter Parker? Or when Peter meets different versions of Aunt May and Gwen Stacy?
Then, following the events of Secret Wars, Miles has a new home in the Marvel Universe – but where is the version of Miles Morales who was in the MU to begin with?! As the mystery deepens, our heroes find themselves targeted by the Taskmaster!
Both of Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli’s amazing, ultimate Spidey sagas are collected in one book.
Collecting: Spider-Men (2012) 1-5, Spider-Men II (2017) #1-5
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