Books in Guardians of the Portal series

The origin stories of your favorite childhood heroes are revealed in this boxed set featuring all five of William Joyce’s Guardians chapter books.Of course you know the Guardians. You’ve known them since before you can remember: Santa, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, the Easter Bunny, Jack Frost. But...where did they come from? And what nefarious evil-doer forced to band together to protect the children of the world? Answers are revealed and imaginations unfurl in this treasure trove of a boxed set. This set includes all five titles in the Guardians chapter book series: Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth’s Core! Toothiana, Queen of the Fairy Army The Sandman and the War of Dreams Jack Frost: The End Becomes the Beginning

WHO WILL STAND? The universe is on fire. Hundreds of worlds are at war. Never has there been such hatred and division across the cosmos. And in spite of all this, Thanos of Titan is still dead...or is he? Now, more than ever, the cosmos need the Guardians of the Galaxy...but in the aftermath of the Infinity Wars, who is left to answer the call? Featuring every cosmic super hero in the known universe by the THANOS WINS creative team of Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw! COLLECTING: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 1-6

This boxed set of the first three Guardians books is the perfect companion to the Rise of the Guardians movie!Of course you know the Guardians. You’ve known them since before you can remember and you’ll know them till your memories are like twilight: Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and the others. But where did they come from? How did they become beloved and worthy of holidays? And what nefarious evildoer prompts them to band together and protect the children of the world? Answers are revealed and imaginations unfurl in this this treasure trove of a boxed set. Both a standalone collectible and the ideal complement to the mesmerizing Dreamworks Animation movie Rise of the Guardians, this set includes the first three titles in the Guardians chapter book series: Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King, E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth’s Core!, and Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies.

Can the Guardians of the Galaxy stop the War of Kings? As Black Bolt and Vulcan square off and the Inhumans and Shi'ar ravage entire planets, the Guardians are stuck in the middle! As new discoveries are made and old friends are betrayed, the new Guardians must stand shoulder-to-shoulder with cosmic legends to survive! But when the Fault, a massive rift in reality, releases a viral xenoform that threatens to destroy the cosmos, the bruised and batt ered Guardians must return the creature to its own dimension before the unthinkable happens. COLLECTING: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2008) 13-25

When things get rough on Earth, Captain Marvel calls in friends from out of town! Iron Man doesn't stand a chance against the Guardians, right? But the team's allegiances are split down the middle, and tensions have never been higher! And while they're busy on Earth, who's guarding the galaxy? As internal conflicts reach a boiling point, outsiders throw more fuel on the fire - and one member with deep roots on Earth will struggle to hold onto their galactic connections! Plus: Flashback to Flash Thompson's earliest days on the team! Would Venom endanger his new allies to save his idol, Spider-Man? Find out why Spidey is one of the reasons Rocket hates Earth! COLLECTING: Guardians of the Galaxy 11-14, Free Comic Book Day 2016 (Civil War II) 1 (A story)

Space and time collide! The arrival of the original X-Men in the present sent shockwaves through the Marvel Universe, but we've only seen the effects on Earth - until now! When an alien race discovers that Jean Grey - once (or perhaps future) host of the destructive Phoenix Force - is back on Earth, they decide to hold her accountable for the genocide committed by Dark Phoenix! Now, it's up to the spacefaring Guardians of the Galaxy to help the All-New X-Men save Jean from twisted intergalactic justice. A surprise ally from one character's past arrives to help, but will that be enough against the most powerful army in the universe? Don't miss the first encounter between two of Marvel's biggest franchises! COLLECTING: Guardians of the Galaxy 11-13, All-New X-Men 22-24

Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde have stolen the ancient Black Vortex, which offers cosmic power to anyone who peers within. Peter's father, the deposed emperor Mister Knife, wants it - and so does the son of Thanos. Could this dark mirror deliver unto Thane the Mad Titan's full legacy? To keep their prize safe from mounting threats, Peter and Kitty will need all their allies - including Captain Marvel, Nova and the time-torn original X-Men. COLLECTING: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY & X-MEN: THE BLACK VORTEX ALPHA 1, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 24-25, LEGENDARY STAR-LORD 9-11, ALL-NEW X-MEN 38-39, GUARDIANS TEAM-UP 3, NOVA 28, CYCLOPS 12, CAPTAIN MARVEL 14, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY & X-MEN: THE BLACK VORTEX OMEGA 1

The Guardians of the Galaxy have been grounded! The spacefaring super heroes are stuck, of all places, on Earth. And to make matters worse, they're also not necessarily a team anymore. Just what's an urban spaceman like Peter Quill to do? As Groot explores the world's forests, can Angela of Heven find a place among the heroes of Midgard? Meanwhile, the most dangerous woman in the galaxy becomes S.H.I.E.L.D.'s deadliest target - but Gamora won't be stopped until she gets to Thanos! And speaking of ol' purple-puss - with the team scattered to the winds, could the Mad Titan be the only thing that can bring the band back together? Brian Michael Bendis concludes his Guardians era with a blockbuster finish! COLLECTING: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 15-19

Peter Quill has abandoned the Guardians and his role as Star-Lord to be emperor of the Spartax! Now, Rocket has grabbed the reins as team leader - backed up by Drax, Venom, Groot, Kitty Pryde and brand-new Guardian Ben Grimm, the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! But what could put the team into the crosshairs of Emperor Quill and his Imperial Guard? Another old face is back, too - but will it be a welcome return for Gamora, or have circumstances changed in the eight months she has been away? When friends like these cause complications for Rocket and the gang, who needs enemies? They don't, but they seem to attract them anyway. And the newest threat to the galaxy is a doozy. His name is Yotat the Destroyer - and he will have blood.COLLECTING: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 1-5

Captain America, Doctor Strange, the Thing, the Hulk and other familiar faces join the star-spanning heroes in the greatest war the future ever saw! Then, as the Guardians help a planet in turmoil rebuild, threats rise from two other worlds: one of them living, the other gone mad! It's cosmic action as you like it, as the Avengers of tomorrow face their baptism of fire! Featuring the introduction of Nikki and the origin of Starhawk! Guest-starring the Silver Surfer! COLLECTING: Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 18, Marvel Two-In-One (1974) 4-5, Giant-Size Defenders 5, Defenders (1972) 26-29, Marvel Presents 3-12

Santa Claus. Easter Bunny. Tooth Fairy. Sandman. Jack Frost. You know their names, but find out where they came from—and what evil-doer brought them together—in this complete paperback collection of the Guardians of Childhood books.A daredevil swordsman. A chocolate-obsessed genius. A fierce and feisty queen. A strong, if sleepy, star captain. A rebel with a cause. These are the Guardians of Childhood—though now they’re better known by their Earthly personas: Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, and Jack Frost. But before the Earth holidays, before the glitz and glamor, before you knew their names, they were warriors. But when faced with an ancient villain, can good truly conquer evil? This paperback boxed set includes: Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth’s Core! Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies The Sandman and the War of Dreams Jack Frost

The only thing seventeen year-old Jon Parker wants is to escape his sleepy hometown of Mecksville, Arkansas. But everything changes when Jon stumbles into the boys’ bathroom and transforms into a black panther. Without choice, Jon is thrust into a world where parallel universes are real, shapeshifters exist, and dangerous “intruders” can control the elements with a mere thought. Jon learns he’s inherited his shapeshifting ability from his long-dead mother, and now, like it or not, his mission is to protect our world from invaders from other worlds. But is it a mission Jon will accept? His decision will impact the people he loves -- and our whole world.