Byrne’s Fantastic Four, Silver Age Subby, and MUCH MORE!
Over the last several days, we’ve been all about the DC book news. Now it’s Marvel’s turn.
Here’s a slate of Epic Collections that the House of Ideas has set for the early part of 2027.
Dig the official descriptions from Penguin Random House, Marvel’s distributor.
In chronological order of release:
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NAMOR THE SUB-MARINER EPIC COLLECTION: DESTINY OR DEATH
Written by: Stan Lee & Roy Thomas with Archie Goodwin, Raymond Marais, Gary Friedrich & Arnold Drake
Penciled by: Gene Colan, Bill Everett & John Buscema with Marie Severin, Dan Adkins, Werner Roth, Jack Kirby, Jerry Grandenetti, Tom Sutton & Ross Andru
Sub-Mariner gets his own title in the heyday of the Marvel Age!
It’s undersea action at its finest as a roster of legendary creators guides the Sub-Mariner to glory! First, Stan Lee and Gene Colan continue their triumphant run as Namor is driven to madness — first by the Puppet Master, then by political intrigue with Warlord Krang. Next, Namor becomes the prime target of the shadowy Secret Empire in an astonishing crossover with the Incredible Hulk. Another clash with Iron Man further elevates these iconic tales, featuring art by Jack “King” Kirby himself! Sub-Mariner creator Bill Everett makes a celebrated return to illustrate an epic war against Attuma. And finally, Roy Thomas and “Big” John Buscema launch Namor into his solo series with a historic team-up alongside the Inhumans’ Triton!
COLLECTING: Tales to Astonish (1959) #77-101, Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) #1, Sub-Mariner (1968) #1-3; material from Not Brand Echh (1967) #1, 4, 9, 11
Paperback
$54.99
On sale January 5, 2027 | 480 Pages
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SILVER SURFER EPIC COLLECTION: TEMPTATION
Written by: Ron Marz, Michael Friedman, Mike Lackey & Glenn Greenberg
Penciled by: Tom Grindberg, Scot Eaton, Jim Hall, Tom Morgan, John Buscema & More
Cosmic adventures of the Silver Surfer collected for the first time!
The Sentinel of the Spaceways returns to Earth with sad news for the Fantastic Four about the death of Nova and faces the flaming-mad fury of a grief-stricken Human Torch! But soon the Surfer and the FF must join forces to face shocking enemies beneath Monster Island! What does all that have to do with the Hulk?! Life takes a happy turn when the Surfer and Nova are reunited! As they return to the stars, will he finally pledge his soul to her? Or will Norrin Radd’s hopes of happiness be shattered once again? Things won’t get any better when he returns to Zenn-La to find Shalla-Bal in the arms of another! His torment too much to bear, he turns to Galactus, but will the World-Eater grant him his wish to be the Silver Surfer no more? If he won’t, maybe Doctor Doom will.
COLLECTING: Silver Surfer (1987) #93-110, material from Cosmic Powers Unlimited (1995) #1
Paperback
$54.99
On sale January 12, 2027 | 488 Pages
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X-MEN EPIC COLLECTION: FALL OF THE MUTANTS
Written by: Chris Claremont & Tom Defalco
Penciled by: Marc Silvestri, Kerry Gammill, Rick Leonardi, Alan Davis, Arthur Adams & Marshall Rogers
The X-Men are believed dead — and living in the Australian Outback!
The vicious Marauders have already massacred the tunnel-dwelling Morlocks; now they plan to kill Cyclops’ estranged wife, Madelyne Pryor. And if that means taking on the X-Men, that’s fine with them! Meanwhile, Freedom Force are also out to arrest the X-Men — while Storm embarks on a quest to find Forge. But when Ororo discovers the evil Adversary pulling their strings, the X-Men must sacrifice their lives to stop him! The mutants may have fallen, but they’re not dead: They only want the world to think that! Instead, they’re on the other side of the planet, forging new lives in Australia — and facing more deadly threats, including the cyborg Reavers and the remorseless alien Brood! Chris Claremont’s epic run takes its next evolutionary step — with the blockbuster artwork of Marc Silvestri!
COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) #220-234, X-Men Annual (1970) #11-12, Best of Marvel Comics (1987)
Paperback
$54.99
On sale January 19, 2027 | 496 Pages
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INCREDIBLE HULK EPIC COLLECTION: JOE FIXIT
Written by Peter David, Bob Harras, Steve Englehart
Penciled by Jeff Purves, Dan Reed, Alex Saviuk, Keith Pollard & Herb Trimpe
Bruce Banner’s most startling transformation yet!
Someone is trying to take down the biggest mob boss in Las Vegas. But the gangster’s bodyguard is big and angry, with gray skin — all of which “Mr. Fixit” has in common with the currently missing Hulk! Soon Hulk’s life as a Vegas leg breaker is interrupted by a circle of cyborgs and the Amazing Spider-Man! Next up is the triple threat of the Thing, Doctor Doom and…the green Hulk?! Magical wizards and Maggia goons keep Joe’s oversized hands full, and the golden god-man Glorian wants to give Hulk an emotional makeover — but the mysterious Mister Cloot thinks they’d both look better in demon red! As things take a hellish turn, the nightmares and despair continue in a battle for Betty Ross’ soul! Peter David’s remarkable run continues as the Hulk goes after gangsters, ghouls and the Grey Gargoyle! Guest-starring Iron Man and Werewolf by Night!
COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1968) #347-363, Web of Spider-Man (1985) #44, Fantastic Four (1961) #320; material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #26, 45
Paperback
$54.99
On sale January 26, 2027 | 472 Pages
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN EPIC COLLECTION: MAXIMUM CLONAGE
Written by Todd Dezago, J.M. DeMatteis, Howard Mackie, Tom DeFalco, David Michelinie, Evan Skolnick
Penciled by Steven Butler, Mark Bagley, Tom Lyle, Eliot Brown, Ron Lim, Sal Buscema, Patch Zircher, Dave Hoover, Joe St. Pierre, Kyle Hotz, Darick Robertson, Steve Lightle & more
Chaos breaks out as the epic Clone Saga hits high gear!
While Peter Parker and Ben Reilly each reckon with revelations about their respective identities, the Jackal unleashes the next phase of his terrible plan — releasing the deadly Carrion virus, the lethal Spidercide and a whole army of Spider-Clones! As Spider-Men go to war, the Punisher sets his own sights on the Jackal, and the New Warriors are drawn into the fray — but which wall-crawler will join them? Plus: Peter and Ben must put aside their own differences — and their feelings for Venom — to defend Earth from an alien invasion that threatens to turn it into a planet of the symbiotes!
COLLECTING: Web of Spider-Man (1985) #127, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #404, Spider-Man (1990) #61, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #227, Spider-Man: The Jackal Files (1995) #1, Spider-Man: Maximum Clonage Alpha (1995) #1, Spider-Man: Maximum Clonage Omega (1995) #1, New Warriors (1990) #61-62; material from Amazing Spider-Man Super Special (1995) #1, Spider-Man Super Special (1995) #1, Venom Super Special (1995) #1, Spectacular Spider-Man Super Special (1995) #1, Web of Spider-Man Super Special (1995) #1
Paperback
$54.99
On sale February 9, 2027 | 480 Pages
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INCREDIBLE HULK EPIC COLLECTION: UNHOLY ALLIANCE
Author Bill Mantlo
Illustrated by Sal Buscema, Herb Trimpe, Mark Gruenwald
The Intelligent Hulk teams with the Avengers and wars with Kang the Conqueror!
Bruce Banner has overcome his angry other half and become the Intelligent Hulk, but will the combination of brains and brawn prove to be better than good ol’ “Hulk smash!”? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema will find out for us as they begin to explore the potential of comics’ man-monster’s many personalities. And who could be a better adversary for the Intelligent Hulk than the big-brained Leader? The Leader’s machinations will pull the Avengers into the fray and team Hulk and She-Hulk for the first time. Hulk will be ripped through time by Kang the Conqueror and go to war with M.O.D.O.K. and a resurgent A.I.M. before Banner falters in his struggle to keep the Hulk’s rage in check. Mantlo made the exploration and many personalities of the Hulk a mainstay of the series, and Buscema defined the look of the Hulk for a record-setting decade-long run. Includes a rare spin-off adventure inspired by Marvel’s first computer game!
COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1968) #280-296, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #12, Questprobe (1984) #1
Paperback
$54.99
On sale February 23, 2027 | 472 Pages
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THE PUNISHER EPIC COLLECTION: THE PUNISHER STRIKES
Written by: Gerry Conway, Marv Wolfman, Dennis O’Neill, Mike Barr, Roger McKenzie, Frank Miller, Bill Mantlo & Archie Goodwin
Penciled by: Ross Andru, Keith Pollard, Frank Miller, Frank Springer, Al Milgrom, Greg LaRocque & Tony DeZuniga
The classic stories that defined the Punisher!
When the mob killed his family, Frank Castle went to war. But before he became the scourge of the underworld, the Punisher set his sights on a certain world-famous wall-crawler — on behalf of the maniacal Jackal! Witness Frank’s earliest encounters with Spider-Man — during which Tarantula, Nightcrawler, the Hitman, Cloak & Dagger and the Kingpin of Crime all find themselves in the line of fire! For the Punisher, Captain America’s shield is target practice — but when Frank meets Daredevil, vigilante ideologies clash and a rivalry for the ages begins! Plus: In his earliest solo tales, Frank’s relentless war on crime begins in earnest
COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #129, 134-135, 161-162, 174-175, 201-202; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #15; Giant-Size Spider-Man (1974) #4; Captain America (1968) #241; Daredevil (1964) #183-184; Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #81-83; material from Marvel Preview (1975) #2, Marvel Super Action (1976) #1
Paperback
$54.99
On sale March 2, 2027 | 488 Pages
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DAREDEVIL EPIC COLLECTION: REDEMPTION
Written by Dennis O’Neil with Steven Grant, Harlan Ellison, Arthur Byron Cover, David Mazzucchelli & Mike Carlin
Penciled by David Mazzucchelli & William Johnson with Klaus Janson, Luke McDonnell, Geof Isherwood & Larry Hama
BORN AGAIN artist David Mazzucchelli makes his DAREDEVIL debut!
Daredevil enters a bold new era under writer Dennis O’Neil with a gritty, character-driven tone that explores humankind’s temptations and broken aspirations while pushing Matt Murdock to the limit. As we race toward issue #200, Kingpin enters an alliance with the Yakuza to rebuild Bullseye’s shattered spine with adamantium, and Daredevil teams with Wolverine and heads to Japan for a landmark showdown with Elektra’s killer. This volume also marks the debut of soon-to-be-legendary artist David Mazzucchelli and the saga of Micah Synn, a ruthless new foe who uncovers DD’s identity and challenges both Kingpin and Daredevil for control of New York. Plus: a story by sci-fi master Harlan Ellison, the debut of Glorianna O’Breen and a brutal experience for Foggy and Debbie Nelson.
COLLECTING: Daredevil (1964) #194-215
Paperback
$54.99
On sale March 9, 2027 | 520 Pages
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IRON MAN EPIC COLLECTION: IRON MONGER
Written by: Dennis O’Neill, Danny Fingeroth, Dennis Mallonee, Howard Mackie & Bob Harras
Penciled by: Rich Buckler, Sal Buscema, Herb Trimpe, Mark Bright, Paul Ryan, Rick Hoberg, Alex Saviuk, Dwayne Turner, Javier Saltares, Tom Morgan & Paul Neary
Tony Stark faces his greatest struggle against archrival Obadiah Stane!
Who will wear the Iron Man armor? James Rhodes? Tony Stark? The diabolical Doctor Demonicus?! The answer is all three, but there soon will be only one Shell-Head standing: the invincible original! But as he reclaims the mantle of Iron Man, Tony will need an upgraded suit to face corporate nemesis Obadiah Stane, who’s wearing his own fearsome armor. Get ready for the Silver Centurion vs. the Iron Monger! In the wake of that fateful battle, Iron Man resumes rivalries with old foes — including Fixer, Madame Masque, M.O.D.O.K., Spymaster and the Living Laser! But when the sorceress Morgan le Fay possesses the sister of Werewolf by Night, Tony Stark and Jack Russell must team up to save the day! Guest-starring the West Coast Avengers and X-Factor!
COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) #196-214, Iron Man Annual (1970) #8
Paperback
$54.99
On sale March 9, 2027 | 512 Pages
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FANTASTIC FOUR EPIC COLLECTION: INTO THE NEGATIVE ZONE
Script by John Byrne, Roger Stern
Illustrated by John Byrne
Writer/artist John Byrne’s franchise-revitalizing run continues!
Blending cosmic spectacle with heartfelt character drama, Byrne sends Marvel’s First Family on daring adventures into the Negative Zone and the farthest reaches of the cosmos, while Earth faces threats only the FF can stop. Annihilus strikes the Baxter Building, Galactus returns with the Skrull homeworld in his sights, and Terrax the Terrible rises under Doctor Doom’s command. The saga crescendos with the classic “Trial of Reed Richards” as the Shi’ar hold Reed accountable for saving Galactus. Joined by allies like Daredevil and the Avengers, the FF confront universe-shaking dangers and personal crossroads in one of Marvel’s greatest creative runs. Plus: Doctor Doom secures the Power Cosmic, but he may not survive the experience!
COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) #249-264, Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #17, Avengers (1963) #233, Alpha Flight (1983) #4
Paperback
$54.99
On sale May 4, 2027 | 496 Pages
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Buncha thoughts:
— There are others that haven’t been listed yet, but were announced through the always reliable Epic Marvel Podcast. Details are scarce so far:
MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE EPIC COLLECTION: MONSTER MAN
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WOLVERINE EPIC COLLECTION: ESCAPE FROM WEAPON X
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CAPTAIN AMERICA EPIC COLLECTION: TWISTED TOMORROWS
— There may be more releases to come. Also, this is not a comprehensive list, rather a curated selection likely to appeal to 13th Dimension readers.
— Interesting that it’s all new releases, as opposed to any re-releases. Have no idea whether that means anything or not.
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MORE
— MARVEL Fills Out Its AUTUMN 2026 EPIC COLLECTION Lineup. Click here.
— MARVEL Fills Out Its SUMMER 2026 EPIC COLLECTION Lineup. Click here.
