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The Direct Market variant versus the Regular edition cover

Marvel Premiere Classic was a series of hardcover comic book collected editions, that reproduced Marvel Comics storylines.[1]

Between 2006 and August 2013, 107 volumes were released, with a goal to "compile selected storylines from ... five decades of Marvel history".[2]

Each book featured a standard cover and a numbered "variant" for the comic book direct market.[3][4] These were published in limited amounts, sported a matching trade dress design, and a number on the back to indicate how many copies were printed.

Volume 94, Deathlok: The Living Nightmare Of Michael Collins, had the smallest print run, with only 315 copies produced.

The Avengers has the most releases, with 17, then X-Men with 15. Spider-Man was the most-collected non-team book, with 10.

DC Comics' had an equivalent line, the DC Comics Classics Library, which launched in 2009. Only nine hardbacks were released, before cancellation a year later

Marvel's own series was cancelled in August 2012 with the 106th volume.[5] One final book - X-Factor: Phalanx Covenant - was solicited in February 2013 for an August release.[6]

The 10.5 x 7.25in (26.67 x 18.42cm) Premiere Hardcover format size was gradually phased out entirely by Marvel, with a great number of books liquidated across the summer of 2012.[7]

In September 2013, Marvel launched the Epic Collection line, with a collected edition paperback released once or twice a month.

The company's next attempt to collect storylines, on a regular basis, in hardcover, was the Gallery Editions format, which launched in 2019.

Releases

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Direct market spine color indicated in DM copies column
# Character Title Material
from 		Material collected Released DM copies printed ISBN
1 Spider-Man Kraven's Last Hunt 1987 Web of Spider-Man #31–32, Amazing Spider-Man #293–294, Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #131–132 Aug 2006 2,000 HC: 978-0785123309
DM: 978-0785124009
2 Wolverine Wolverine Origin 2001–2002 Wolverine: Origin #1–6 Oct 2006 2,300 HC: 978-0785123286
DM: 978-0785124382
3 Wolverine Wolverine 1982 Wolverine #1–4, Uncanny X-Men #172–173 Dec 2006 2,000 HC: 978-0785123293
DM: 978-0785125723
4 Spider-Man Death Of The Stacys 1970–1971, 1973 Amazing Spider-Man #88–92, 121–122 Feb 2007 1,600 HC: 978-0785125044
DM: 978-0785125051
5 Wolverine Weapon X 1991 Marvel Comics Presents #72–84 Mar 2007 2,000 HC: 978-0785123279
DM: 978-0785126676
6 The Avengers Defenders War 1973 Avengers #115–118, Defenders #8–11 Sep 2007 1,500 HC: 978-0785127598
DM: 978-0785127604
7 X-Men X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills 1982 Marvel Graphic Novel No. 5 - X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills Nov 2007 1,917 HC: 978-0785127611
DM: 978-0785128038
8 The Hulk The End 1992–1993, 2002 Incredible Hulk: Future Imperfect #1–2, Hulk: The End Feb 2008 1,917 HC: 978-0785130260
DM: 978-0785130307
9 Iron Man Demon In A Bottle 1979 Iron Man #120–128 Mar 2008 1,400 HC: 978-0785130956
DM: 978-0785130963
10 Iron Man Doomquest 1981, 1989 Iron Man #149–150 and 249–250 Mar 2008 1,000 HC: 978-0785128342
DM: 978-0785128359
11 The Punisher Circle Of Blood 1986 Punisher #1–5 Apr 2008 1,525 HC: 978-0785123316
DM: 978-0785126683
12 X-Men Kitty Pryde and Wolverine 1984–1985 Kitty Pryde And Wolverine #1–6 Jul 2008 1,300 HC: 978-0785130895
DM: 978-0785130901
13 The Marvel Universe Marvels 1994 Marvels #0–4 Jun 2008 1,790 HC: 978-0785127840
DM: 978-0785127857
14 X-Men Longshot 1985–1986 Longshot #1–6 Oct 2008 1,515 HC: 978-0785130918
DM: 978-0785130925
15 The Hulk Heart Of The Atom 1971–1972, 1971–1972, 1976–1977, 1980 Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #140, 148, 156, 202–203, 205–207, 246–248; What If #23 Oct 2008 1,088 HC: 978-0785130871
DM: 978-0785130888
16 X-Men Magik: Storm and Illyana 1983–1984 Magik #1–4 Nov 2008 1,000 HC: 978-0785130932
DM: 978-0785130949
17 The Avengers First To Last 1995, 2007–2008 The Last Avengers Story #1–2 and, Avengers Classic #1–12 Dec 2008 1,100 HC: 978-0785136521
DM: 978-0785136606
18 Daredevil Daredevil: The Man Without Fear 1993 Daredevil: The Man Without Fear #1–5 Dec 2008 2,092 HC: 978-0785134787
DM: 978-0785136569
19 Daredevil Born Again 1986–1987 Daredevil #226–233 Jan 2009 1,229 HC: 978-0785134800
DM: 978-0785136552
20 Wolverine Not Dead Yet 1997–1998 Wolverine (vol. 2) #119–122 Apr 2009 995 HC: 978-0785137665
DM: 978-0785137672
21 X-Men Proteus 1979, 1989 X-Men #125–128, Classic X-Men #32–33 and 36 Apr 2009 894 HC: 978-0785137689
DM: 978-0785137696
22 The Avengers Hawkeye 1964, 1976, 1979–1980, 1983 Hawkeye #1–4, Tales of Suspense #57, Marvel Super Action #1, Avengers #189, Marvel Team-Up #95 Mar 2009 800 HC: 978-0785139379
DM: 978-0785159407
23 Cloak And Dagger Child Of Darkness, Child Of Light 1983–1984 Cloak and Dagger #1–4 May 2009 984 HC: 978-0785137832
DM: 978-0785137849
24 Guardians Of The Galaxy Earth Shall Overcome 1969, 1974–1975 Marvel Super-Heroes #18, Marvel Two-in-One #4–5, Giant-Size Defenders #5, Defenders #26–29 Apr 2009 1,056 HC: 978-0785137863
DM: 978-0785137870
25 X-Men Phoenix Rising 1986–1987, 1990 Avengers #263, Fantastic Four #286, X-Factor #1, Classic X-Men #8, 43 Jun 2009 800 HC: 978-0785139485
DM: 978-0785139492
26 Guardians Of The Galaxy The Power Of Starhawk 1976–1977 Marvel Presents #3–12 Jul 2009 1,070 HC: 978-0785137887
DM: 978-0785137894
27 Spider-Man Torment 1990 Spider-Man #1–5, material from Marvel Age #90 Jul 2009 1,255 HC: 978-0785137917
DM: 978-0785137924
28 Black Widow The Sting Of The Widow 1964, 1970–1971 Tales of Suspense #52, Amazing Spider-Man #86, Amazing Adventures (vol. 2) #1–8, Daredevil #81 Aug 2009 800 HC: 978-0785137948
DM: 978-0785137955
29 Thor Balder The Brave 1985–1986 Balder The Brave #1–4, Thor #360–362 Aug 2009 900 HC: 978-0785138853
DM: 978-0785138860
30 Hercules Hercules: Prince Of Power 1982, 1984 Hercules: Prince Of Power #1–4, Hercules: Prince Of Power (vol. 2) #1–4 Sep 2009 607 HC: 978-0785139553
DM: 978-0785139560
31 Spider-Man Sinister Six 1964, 1990 Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1, Amazing Spider-Man #334–339 Sep 2009 950 HC: 978-0785137979
DM: 978-0785137986
32 Mephisto Mephisto vs. the Fantastic Four, X-Factor, X-Men, and the Avengers 1987 Mephisto vs. the Fantastic Four #1, Mephisto vs. X-Factor #2, Mephisto vs. X-Men #3, Mephisto vs. the Avengers #4 Oct 2009 689 HC: 978-0785138044
DM: 978-0785137788
33 X-Men Wolverine/Gambit 1995 Wolverine/Gambit: Victims #1–4 Nov 2009 943 HC: 978-0785138020
DM: 978-0785138037
34 Hercules Full Circle 1983, 1987–1988, 1990 Marvel Tales #197, Marvel Graphic Novel No. 37 - Hercules: Prince of Power - Full Circle, Marvel Comics Presents #39–41, Marvel Age #4 and 65 Nov 2009 981 HC: 978-0785139577
DM: 978-0785139584
35 X-Men X-Men vs. Avengers 1965, 1987 Uncanny X-Men #9, X-Men vs. Avengers #1–4 Jan 2010 804 HC: 978-0785138099
DM: 978-0785138105
36 X-Men X-Men vs. Fantastic Four 1965, 1987 Fantastic Four #28, Fantastic Four vs. X-Men #1–4 Jan 2010 796 HC: 978-0785138075
DM: 978-0785138082
37 The Thing Project Pegasus 1978–1979 Marvel Two-in-One #42–43, 53–58 Jan 2010 945 HC: 978-0785138112
DM: 978-0785138129
38 The Avengers The Korvac Saga 1977–1978 Avengers #167–177, Thor Annual #6 Feb 2010 749 HC: 978-0785144717
DM: 978-0785144700
39 Fantastic Four In Search Of Galactus 1979–1980 Fantastic Four #204–214 Feb 2010 792 HC: 978-0785137344
DM: 978-0785141778
40 Black Widow Web Of Intrigue 1981, 1983–1984, 1990 Marvel Fanfare #10–13, material from Bizarre Adventures #25; Marvel Graphic Novel No. 61 - The Black Widow: The Coldest War Mar 2010 700 HC: 978-0785144748
DM: 978-0785144755
41 Iron Man Iron Monger 1985 Iron Man #193–200 Mar 2010 700 HC: 978-0785142607
DM: 978-0785142881
42 Iron Man Deadly Solutions 1998 Iron Man (vol. 3) #1–7 Apr 2010 775 HC: 978-0785142584
DM: 978-0785142898
43 Captain Marvel The Death Of Captain Marvel 1974, 1979, 1982 Captain Marvel #34, Marvel Spotlight #1–2, Marvel Graphic Novel No. 1 - The Death of Captain Marvel May 2010 844 HC: 978-0785146278
DM: 978-0785146285
44 The Avengers West Coast Avengers Assemble 1984, 1993 West Coast Avengers #1–4, Avengers #250, Iron Man Annual #7, material from Avengers West Coast #100 and Avengers #239, 243–244, 246 May 2010 781 HC: 978-0785143215
DM: 978-0785143222
45 The Avengers The Contest 1982, 1987 Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions #1–3, West Coast Avengers Annual #2, Avengers Annual #16 Jun 2010 833 HC: 978-0785145066
DM: 978-0785145073
46 The Marvel Universe Infinity Gauntlet 1991 Infinity Gauntlet #1–6 Jul 2010 1,376 HC: 978-0785145493
DM: 978-0785145509
47 Silver Surfer Rebirth of Thanos 1990 Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #34–38, The Thanos Quest #1–2, material from Logan's Run #6 Jul 2010 901 HC: 978-0785144786
DM: 978-0785144793
48 X-Men Mutant Genesis 1991–1992 X-Men (vol. 2) #1–7 Jul 2010 954 HC: 978-0785146728
DM: 978-0785146735
49 Thor The Warriors Three 1976, 1987–1988 Marvel Spotlight #30; Marvel Fanfare #30, 34–37 Aug 2010 725 HC: 978-0785144809
DM: 978-0785144816
50 Moon Knight Countdown To Dark 1979–1980 The Hulk! magazine #13–15, 17–18, 20–21; Marvel Preview #21 Aug 2010 892 HC: 978-0785148692
DM: 978-0785148708
51 The Avengers Under Siege 1986–1987 Avengers #270–277 Nov 2010 716 HC: 978-0785143826
DM:
52 The Marvel Universe Marvel Universe: The End 2003 Marvel: The End #1–6 Nov 2010 804 HC: 978-0785145714
DM: 978-0785145721
53 Fantastic Four Resurrection Of Galactus 2001–2002 Fantastic Four (vol. 4) #46–50, Fantastic Four Annual 2001 Dec 2010 723 HC: 978-0785144762
DM: 978-0785144779
54 Thor If Asgard Should Perish 1975–1976 Thor #242–253 Dec 2010 793 HC: 978-0785149774
DM: 978-0785149927
55 X-Force Cable & The New Mutants 1989–1990 New Mutants #86–94, New Mutants Annual #5 Jan 2011 961 HC: 978-0785149705
DM: 978-0785150084
56 The Avengers The Coming Of The Beast 1975–1976 Avengers #137–140, 145–146 Jan 2011 660 HC: 978-0785144687
DM: 978-0785144694
57 Captain America War & Remembrance 1980–1981 Captain America #247–255 Jan 2011 700 HC: 978-0785149668
DM: 978-0785149910
58 Thor Worldengine 1995 Thor #491–494, Journey into Mystery #103 Jan 2011 695 HC: 978-0785149828
DM: 978-0785149941
59 X-Force A Force To Be Reckoned With 1991 New Mutants #98–100, X-Force #1–4, Spider-Man #16 Jan 2011 594 HC: 978-0785149842
DM: 978-0785150749
60 Thor The Quest For Odin 1977 Thor #255–266 Feb 2011 675 HC: 978-0785149811
DM: 978-0785149934
61 X-Force Under The Gun 1991–1992 X-Force #5–15, X-Force Annual #1 Mar 2011 505 HC: 978-0785149859
DM: 978-0785150756
62 Captain America Operation: Rebirth 1995–1996 Captain America #444–448, 450–454 Apr 2011 590 HC: 978-0785150800
DM: 978-0785150817
63 Thor The Warriors Three Unleashed 1966, 1989–1990, 1992–1993, 1997 Thor #400, 410, 415–416; Thor Annual #2, 17; Marvel Comics Presents #66; Marvel Super-Heroes #15; Journey into Mystery #-1 Apr 2011 645 HC: 978-0785150763
DM: 978-0785150770
64 The Avengers West Coast Avengers: Family Ties 1985–1986 West Coast Avengers #1–9, The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #1–2 May 2011 510 HC: 978-0785155003
DM: 978-0785155010
65 Captain America To Serve And Protect 1998 Captain America (vol. 3) #1–7 May 2011 535 HC: 978-0785150824
DM: 978-0785150831
66 X-Men Alpha Flight 1978–1980, 1985–1986, 1998 X-Men/Alpha Flight #1–2, X-Men/Alpha Flight (vol. 2) #1–2, X-Men #109, 120–121, 139–140 May 2011 534 HC: 978-0785155133
DM: 978-0785155140
67 Captain America American Nightmare 1998–1999 Captain America (vol. 3) #8–13, Captain America/Citizen V Annual 1998 Jun 2011 335 HC: 978-0785150848
DM: 978-0785150855
68 Dr Strange Into The Dark Dimension 1984–1985 Doctor Strange (vol. 2) #68–74 Jun 2011 471 HC: 978-0785155058
DM: 978-0785155065
69 The Thing Liberty Legion 1976 Invaders #5–6, Marvel Premiere #29–30, Fantastic Four Annual #11,, Marvel Two-In-One #20, Marvel Two-in-One Annual #1 Jul 2011 650 HC: 978-0785155157
DM: 978-0785155164
70 Spider-Man The Death Of Jean DeWolff 1985-1986, 1988 Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #107–110, Spectacular Spider-Man #134–136 Aug 2011 711 HC: 978-0785157212
DM: 978-0785157229
71 X-Men Lifedeath 1969, 1984–1987 X-Men #53 and
Uncanny X-Men #186, 198, 205 and 214 		Jul 2011 711 HC: 978-0785155249
DM: 978-0785155256
72 Rocket Raccoon Guardian Of The Keystone Quadrant 1976, 1982, 1985 Marvel Preview #7, Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #271, Rocket Raccoon #1–4 Aug 2011 575 HC: 978-0785155270
DM: 978-0785155287
73 X-Men Fallen Angels 1987 X-Men: Fallen Angels #1–8 Aug 2011 775 HC: 978-0785155294
DM: 978-0785155300
74 The Avengers Assault On Olympus 1987 Avengers #278–285 Sep 2011 500 HC: 978-0785155331
DM: 978-0785155348
75 Fantastic Four The Overthrow Of Doom 1978 Fantastic Four #192–200 Sep 2011 550 HC: 978-0785156055
DM: 978-0785156062
76 Captain America Red Glare 1999 Captain America (vol. 3) #14–19, Captain America Spotlight Oct 2011 570 HC: 978-0785158943
DM: 978-0785158950
77 Fantastic Four Fantastic Four 1234 2001–2002 Fantastic Four 1234 #1–4, material from Marvel Knights Double-Shot #2 Oct 2011 590 HC: 978-0785158967
DM: 978-0785158974
78 Black Widow The Itsy-Bitsy Spider 1999, 2001 Black Widow #1–3, Black Widow (vol. 2) #1–3 Nov 2011 600 HC: 978-0785158271
DM: 978-0785158288
79 X-Force Assault On Graymalkin 1993 New Warriors #31, X-Force #19–25 Nov 2011 600 HC: 978-0785158998
DM: 978-0785160267
80 The Avengers West Coast Avengers: Sins Of The Past 1986–1987 West Coast Avengers #10–16, West Coast Avengers Annual #1, Avengers Annual #15 Dec 2011 560 HC: 978-0785159001
DM: 978-0785160274
81 S.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. 1988 Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. #1–6 Dec 2011 530 HC: 978-0785185000
DM: 978-0785162445
82 The Avengers/X-Men Avengers/X-Men: Bloodties 1993, 1996 Avengers #368–369, X-Men (vol. 2) #26, Avengers West Coast #101, Uncanny X-Men #307, Black Knight: Exodus Jan 2012 445 HC: 978-0785161271
DM: 978-0785161288
83 Spider-Man Masques 1991 Spider-Man #6–7, 13–14, 16; X-Force #4 Jan 2012 600 HC: 978-0785159438
DM: 978-0785159445
84 The Avengers Hawkeye: Earth's Mightiest Marksman 1994, 1998 Hawkeye (vol. 2) #1–4, Hawkeye: Earth's Mightiest Marksman, material from Marvel Comics Presents #159–161 Feb 2012 380 HC: 978-0785159391
DM: 978-0785159407
85 Elektra Elektra: Assassin 1986–1987 Elektra: Assassin #1–8 Mar 2012 720 HC: 978-0785163541
DM: 978-0785163558
86 The Avengers West Coast Avengers: Lost In Space-Time 1963, 1982, 1987 Fantastic Four #19, Doctor Strange (vol. 2) #53, West Coast Avengers #17-24 Mar 2012 372 HC: 978-0785162216
DM: 978-0785162223
87 The Avengers The Serpent Crown 1975–1976 Avengers #141–144, 147–149 Apr 2012 410 HC: 978-0785157519
DM: 978-0785157526
88 X-Force Toy Soldiers 1993–1994 X-Force #26–31, X-Force Annual #2, Nomad #20 Apr 2012 440 HC: 978-0785162193
DM: 9780785162209
89 The Avengers The Private War Of Dr. Doom 1976–1977 Avengers #150–156, Avengers Annual #6, Super-Villain Team-Up #9 May 2012 490 HC: 978-0785162353
DM: 978-0785162360
90 The Hulk Return Of The Monster 2001–2002 Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #34–39, Startling Stories: Banner #1–4 May 2012 410 HC: 978-0785153467
DM: 978-0785153474
91 Silver Surfer Parable 1988–1990 Silver Surfer #1-2 (Epic Comics miniseries), Silver Surfer: The Enslavers May 2012 640 HC: 978-0785162094
DM: 978-0785162100
92 The Thing The Serpent Crown Affair 1980 Marvel Two-in-One #64–67, Marvel Team-Up Annual #5 May 2012 395 HC: 978-0785157618
DM: 978-0785157625
93 Cloak And Dagger Crime And Punishment 1982-1984 Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #64, 69–70, 81–82 and 94–96, Marvel Team-Up Annual #6, Marvel Fanfare #19 Jun 2012 360 HC: 978-0785161295
DM: 978-0785161301
94 Deathlok The Living Nightmare Of Michael Collins 1990 Deathlok #1–4 Jun 2012 315 HC: 978-0785159889
DM: 978-0785159896
95 Spider-Man Perceptions 1990 Spider-Man #8–12 Jun 2012 420 HC: 978-0785160526
DM: 978-0785160533
96 The Avengers West Coast Avengers: Zodiac Attack 1987 West Coast Avengers #25–30, West Coast Avengers Annual #2, Avengers Annual #16 Jul 2012 375 HC: 978-0785162537
DM: 978-0785162544
97 Spider-Man Return Of The Burglar 1979 Amazing Spider-Man #193–200 Jul 2012 425 HC: 978-0785162650
DM 978-0785162667
98 X-Men Beauty And The Beast 1982 Marvel Graphic Novel No. 12 - Dazzler: The Movie, Beauty And The Beast #1–4, material from Marvel Heartbreakers #1 Jul 2012 350 HC: 978-0785162735
DM: 978-0785162742
99 Iron Man Revenge Of The Mandarin 1998-1999 Iron Man (vol. 3) #8–14, Iron Man/Captain America Annual 1998, Fantastic Four (vol. 3) #15 Aug 2012 325 HC: 978-0785162605
DM: 978-0785162612
100 X-Force Child's Play 1994 X-Force #32–37, X-Force Annual #3, New Warriors #44–46 Aug 2012 594 HC: 978-0785162698
DM: 978 0785162704
101 X-Men Iceman 1981, 1984-195 Iceman #1–4, material from Bizarre Adventures #27 Aug 2012 350 HC: 978-0785162759
DM: 978-0785162766
102 The Hulk Boiling Point 2002-2003 Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #40–49 Sep 2012 340 HC: 978-0785162575
DM: 978-0785162582
103 Spider-Man Revenge Of The Sinister Six 1991-1992 Spider-Man #15 and 18–23 Sep 2012 400 HC: 978-0785160564
DM: 978-0785160571
104 The Avengers The Bride Of Ultron 1977 Avengers #157–166 Oct 2012 510 HC: 978-0785162513
DM: 978-0785162520
105 Spider-Man Nothing Can Stop The Juggernaut 1982 Amazing Spider-Man #224–230 Oct 2012 500 HC: 978-0785162636
DM: 978-0785162636
Book 106, Hulk: Abominable, was mistakenly released with number 103 on the spine
106 The Hulk Abominable 2003 Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #50–59 Nov 2012 360 HC: 978-0785162551
DM: 978-0785162568
107 X-Force 1994 Phalanx Covenant X-Force #38–43, X-Factor #106, Excalibur #82 Aug 2013 400 HC: 978-0785162711
DM: 978-0785162728

See also

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References

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  2. ^ Mark Langshaw (16 August 2012). "Marvel Comics ends Premiere Classic line". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  3. ^ "SPIDER-MAN KRAVENS LAST HUNT PREMIERE HC VAR ED". Previews World. June 2006. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  4. ^ "SPIDER-MAN KRAVENS LAST HUNT PREMIERE HC". Previews World. Jun 2006. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  5. ^ "The End Of The Classic Premier Marvel Titles – Official". Bleeding Cool. August 15, 2012.
  6. ^ Jesse Schedeen (14 February 2013). "Marvel Comics May 2013 Solicitations". IGN. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
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