Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Marvel Comics Gift Guide

Gift Price: $10.00-$60.00 (1 month-1 year)

Gift Description: Marvel's Digital Library offers over 10,000 comics to read online at any time. Collecting comics is an extremely expensive hobby, so this is a great way to help your gift list buddy save some cash and check out as many titles as they'd like.

Who would love this gift? This can range from anyone who wants to begin reading comics to the long-time reader. The library has so much to offer that anyone will find plenty to enjoy.

Gift Price: $3.99

Gift Description: Norman Osborn rules the nation and he wants Frank Castle taken care of once and for all. So the part-time Green Goblin sends Daken (Wolverine's son) to do the job.  What we're treated to next is one of the most deliciously brutal and violent comics Marvel has produced in years.

Who would love this gift? Perfect for anyone who spends their entire free time watching one too many action movies or slasher flicks.

Gift Price: $9.99

Gift Description: Believe it or not, there was once a time where Deadpool legitimately rocked. He wasn't overexposed and he wasn't a total clown with a healing factor. Don't believe me? This collection proves it with his first appearance in New Mutants, first two short runs, and issue one of Joe Kelly's legendary series.

Who would love this gift? Any current Deadpool fanboy, because odds are they haven't read his classic material.

Gift Price: $19.99

Gift Description: Loving the bad guys has never been so good. Warren Ellis' new roster with the team of villains is a bleak and brutal thrill ride. Deodato Jr.'s art is just the icing on this epic cake.

Who would love this gift? The person who roots for the villains or thinks comics are for children. Or, anyone who just enjoys a damn good read!

Gift Price: $15.00

Gift Description: The classic Spider-Man baddie will soon make his big screen debut in The Amazing Spider-Man, and this trade paperback is the best source for your Lizard needs. The powerhouse is back to give Parker more trouble, and this time he's not only a physical threat... he's boasting a new mental power.

Who would love this gift? Anyone who is excited about the upcoming film and wants to learn more about the main antagonist.

Gift Price: $75.00

Gift Description: The Avengers director Joss Whedon struck gold with his Astonishing X-Men run. Whedon made sure this title had 0 filler, making every character on the roster an absolute joy. For once, Cyclops was likable, Wolverine was hilarious, and Beast constantly provided witty banter.

Who would love this gift? Life-long fans of the X-Men or anyone who enjoys a team dynamic done right.

Gift Price: $10.00

Gift Description: This title sees the long awaited return of the God of Thunder. It follows the Asgrdian's journey in a Marvel Universe recently rocked by the Civil War.  His interaction with Iron Man alone is easily worth the cost.

Who would love this gift? This is the perfect pick-up spot for anyone who loved the Thor movie but hasn't checked out the comics.

Gift Price: $19.99

Gift Description: The alien symbiote is finally back in the hands of a capable host! High school bully turned war hero, Flash Thompson has merged with the Venom symbiote to become the ultimate weapon. Writer Rick Remender takes readers along an action packed adventure as Flash tries to complete the Government's objectives without letting the lethal symbiote influence his actions.

Who would love this gift? The long-time Venom fan that was pissed off the symbiote was wasted on Scorpion or anyone who loves relentless action. 

Gift Price: $66.00 (4 trade paperbacks)

Gift Description: This is Mark Millar at his absolute best.  This new take on the Avengers is a must-read for everyone and anyone who knows how to read. It's captivating, fun, hilarious, gritty, and just flat-out awesome.

Who would love this gift? This collection is perfect for both fans of the comics and the movies. Comic fans will consider this a classic, and movie fans will love to see how The Avengers film has elements inspired by Millar's work.

Gift Price: $3.99 (per issue)

Gift Description: Writer Dan Slott has captivated fans with his current run on Spider-Man. The friendly writer's take on Parker's life filled the series with great character development, a solid focus on relationships, and of course, an ample dose of Spidey-driven action and entertainment!

Who would love this gift? The current ASM title can be loved by anyone from the new comic reader to the Marvel fan who dropped Spider-Man over One More Day/Brand New Day.