War of Kings Series by Ed Brubaker, Christopher Yost, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Billy Tan, Clayton Henry, Paco Díaz, Paul Pelletier, Rick Magyar

In the aftermath of SECRET INVASION, Black Bolt has led the Inhumans on a shockingly savage path to restore their strength and security. But that path has brought them into direct confrontation with the Shi'Ar Empire -- and their mad ruler Vulcan!

The cosmic heavyweights come out swinging! Black Bolt! Gladiator! The Inhumans! Vulcan! The Starjammers! As Kree outworlds burn, Shi'Ar forces move in for the kill -- as first blood goes to Vulcan and the Imperial Guard!

Emperor Vulcan cuts loose, but will final victory depend less on military might and more on actions of the conscience? And how will the Inhuman known as Crystal and the Imperial Guardsman named Gladiator factor in to the escalating events?

A cosmic epic connecting the Inhumans, X-Men and Guardians of the Galaxy! The Inhumans leave Earth and take their destined place as rulers of the Kree Empire! Meanwhile, Cyclops and Havok’s power-mad brother, Vulcan, claims the Shi’ar Empire’s throne, bringing the galaxy to the brink of destruction! With the Nova Corps, Starjammers and Guardians caught in the middle, two empires make cosmic war — and the fallout might just tear the galaxy in half!COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 475-486, X-Men:... moreA cosmic epic connecting the Inhumans, X-Men and Guardians of the Galaxy! The Inhumans leave Earth and take their destined place as rulers of the Kree Empire! Meanwhile, Cyclops and Havok’s power-mad brother, Vulcan, claims the Shi’ar Empire’s throne, bringing the galaxy to the brink of destruction! With the Nova Corps, Starjammers and Guardians caught in the middle, two empires make cosmic war — and the fallout might just tear the galaxy in half!COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 475-486, X-Men: Emperor Vulcan (2007) 1-5, Secret Invasion: War of Kings (2009) 1, X-Men: Kingbreaker (2009) 1-4, War of Kings: Darkhawk (2009) 1-2, War of Kings: Warriors (2009) 1-2, War of Kings (2009) 1-6, War of Kings: Ascension (2009) 1-4, War of Kings: Savage World of Sakaar (2009) 1, Nova (2007) 23-28, Guardians of the Galaxy (2008) 13-19, War of Kings: Who Will Rule? (2009) 1, Marvel Spotlilght: War of Kings (2009) 1, material from X-Men: Divided We Stand (2008) 2 less

The Inhumans have taken flight to outer space... moreThe Inhumans have taken flight to outer space. Their destiny as rulers written in the ancient fates, Black Bolt and the royal family have taken command of the Kree empire! Meanwhile, Vulcan, power-mad brother of the X-Men's Cyclops and Havok, has become the newest emperor of the Shi'ar, the most advanced military civilization in the galaxy! What happens when these mighty powers turn their rage upon one another? And what happens to those caught in the crossfire?COLLECTING: Secret Invasion: War of Kings, War of Kings 1-6, War of Kings: Who Will Rule?, Marvel Spotlight: War of Kings less