Recommendations based on "Invasion"

A frightening and powerful tale of the loss of freedom and identity in a chillingly totalitarian world, this book stands as one of the highest achievements of the comics medium and a defining work for creators Alan Moore, and David Llyod. Set in an imagined future England that has given itself over to fascism, this groundbreaking story captures both the suffocating nature of life in an authoritarian police state and the redemptive power of the human spirit which rebels against it. Crafted in sterling clarity and intelligence, this story brings an unequaled depth of characterization and verisimilitude to its unflinching account of oppression and resistance. -- Publisher description

"Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? No, I mean, really wanted to be a superhero? Dave Lizewski has--but unlike you or me, he's not willing to let it stop with simple daydreams. Designing a suit for himself, and taking the name Kick-Ass, Dave decides to make his dreary existence more exciting--and maybe even help some people in the process. But with no special powers and outmatched by new York City's most hardened criminals, Kick-Ass might be in for a little more than he bargained for"--page [4] of cover, Book 1.

A BOLD NEW CHAPTER IN STEPHEN KING'S THE DARK TOWER SAGA! Twelve years have passed since the fateful Battle of Jericho Hill and the fall of the gunslingers. Since the Affiliation's resistance against John Farson became little more than a faint memory. Since the friends that stood by young Roland Deschain burned to ash in the Good Man's razing of Gilead. But Roland survived...and now he stalks the desert, hunting the spectral Man in Black in his quest for the Dark Tower. Join Robin Furth, Peter David and Richard Isanove as they welcome superstar artist Sean Phillips (INCOGNITO) into the ka-tet of creators entrusted by Stephen King himself to bring the adult adventures of his most personal creation to life! COLLECTING: Dark Tower: The Gunslinger #1-5

As X-Factor unloads their hopes, fears and darkest secrets to Doc Samson, Jamie Madrox decides to gather up his stray dupes. The trouble is, two don't want to go quietly: the married priest and the agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! And when Hydra comes calling, will Jamie become their secret weapon? With Mutant Town under siege thanks to the terrorist X-Cell, X-Factor races the clock to keep every former mutant from being imprisoned...what an awful time for the Isolationist to strike! Then, after the events of Messiah Complex, X-Factor is a shambles. COLLECTING: X-Factor (2006) 13-24, 28-32; X-Factor: The Quick and the Dead One-Shot ; X-Factor Special: Layla Miller One-Shot

Rising star Donny Cates and blockbuster artist Ryan Stegman transform the world of Venom! An ancient and primordial evil has surfaced beneath the streets of New York. With it, something equally disturbing has been awakened in that most wicked of webslingers: Venom! The symbiote may still be a lethal protector of innocents in New York, but this never-before-seen threat may force Venom to relinquish everything it holds dear - including its human host, Eddie Brock! Eddie and the symbiote summon the strength to defend New York against the most powerful foe they've ever faced, but one more thing stands in their way: Miles Morales, the newest Spider-Man! And relations between Eddie and the symbiote become ever more strained when new questions about the creature and its otherworldly origins come to light! COLLECTING: VENOM (2018) 1-12

When a dangerous armored foe named Virus erupts into Venom's life, he threatens to rip away everything Eddie Brock holds dear. His son, his symbiote - even himself! But as their battle spirals out of control, Venom suddenly finds himself somewhere beyond! In a wildly different and highly dangerous world, new allies, familiar faces and shocking enemies await! Eddie must somehow find a way home - but untold horrors await him there. Knull, the terrifying King in Black, has arrived to plunge the Earth into darkness with his army of symbiote dragons - and Venom will be the first to fall! After three years of all-out action and suspense, Donny Cates brings his symbiote saga to a staggering closeand nothing will ever be the same for the Lethal Protector! COLLECTING: Free Comic Book Day 2020 (Spider-Man/Venom) 1 (Venom Story), Venom (2018) 26-35.

With the fabric of the universe torn, all that stands between us and invading horrors is a team of cosmic misfits. Led by Star-Lord, the newly-minted Guardians of the Galaxy include a who's who of the mightiest -and most bizarre - protectors the stars have ever seen! Rocket Raccoon, Drax the Destroyer, Groot, Gamora, Adam Warlock, Mantis, the all-new Quasar, Cosmo the telepathic space dog and more take on the universe's most dangerous menaces...and have fun while doing it! COLLECTING: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2008) 1-12

Collects Immortal Hulk (2018) #36-40. Follow the Leader! The Hulk's archenemy has set his sights on infiltrating the green behemoth's friend group in preparation to enact his nefarious, long-fomenting plans. But can the Leader push the immortal Hulk beyond his breaking point? Meanwhile, when Bruce Banner first came to Shadow Base, he was cut up into pieces and stored in jars - but he was only the second test subject. The first subject has just been freed! Plus: Some time ago, an outside force entered Bruce Banner's system. The Devil Hulk says it's the Green Scar. The Green Scar says it's the Devil Hulk. They might both be wrong! But now, deep in Banner's mind, something is reaching through the Green Door - and it wants to hurt Banner badly. And the Devil Hulk takes that personally. Al Ewing's best-selling, Eisner Award-nominated story continues!

The Earth X Saga revealed secrets of the Marvel Universe, but what were the secrets of the Earth X Saga? See for yourself in more than one hundred pages of sketches, background notes and incredible insights! Plus: The story behind Nighthawk's demonic visions starts here! Featuring Daredevil and Mephisto! Collects Earth X #1/2, Nighthawk #1-3, plus more than 100 pages of background and sketch material.

One of the most iconic X-Men arcs, the Brood Saga, collected in its entirety! The complete Brood Saga, an X-Men extravaganza up there with the very best, is presented in this amazing Epic Collection. It's storyline that blends space opera - with the X-Men, Starjammers and Shi'ar - and disgusting parasites from the outer limits with the Brood. Featuring art by X-icons Dave Cockrum and Paul Smith, it's an action-packed adventure with a visual majesty that will leave you awed. Then, the X-Men encounter the darker side of the Marvel Universe in stories that pit them against Dracula and take them to Belasco's mysterious Limbo realm. Chris Claremont crafts each story, and he tops it off with a character-defining tale that shows us Professor X and Magneto as allies before the philosophical fallout that would shape mutantkind's future. Collecting: Uncanny X-Men (1981) #154-167, X-Men Annual (1970) #6 and Special Edition X-Men (1983) #1