Adam Warlock Strange Tales #178 facsimile edition! Witness the power of Warlock! Presenting the first chapter in cosmic maestro Jim Starlin's sprawling saga of the enigmatic Adam Warlock - and his dark side, the malevolent Magus! Warlock was an artificial entity created on Earth to be the perfect man; he went on to travel the stars and harness the power of the cosmic Soul Gem! But when a desperate woman comes to Adam Warlock for aid, will he protect her from the religious fanatics of the Universal Church of Truth or fall to the might of its towering warrior, Borgia? The Church worships the ultimate force that is the Magus -and when Adam learns the truth about him, nothing will ever be the same! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting Strange Tales (1975) #178.
There are few creative names in comics whose influence is felt more in pop culture than Jim Starlin-with his creations Thanos, Gamora and Drax the Destroyer occupying such prominent roles in Marvel's cinematic universe. The father of the cosmic soap opera, Jim Starlin's name is synonymous with the larger-than-life epic, which is why AfterShock is proud to bring back into print this epic 328-page retrospective on the career of one of the most popular and prolific comic book artists of the last 40 years! Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry's top creative talents, this oversized volume includes glimpses into Starlin's files and sketchbooks, as well as images of his personal favorites with insights into his life and creative process. The first edition of this volume sold out instantly. Don't be caught short this time! Just in time for the release of Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War movie!
Everyone knows she's the deadliest woman in the galaxy - now find out how Gamora earned that reputation! From the strange tale of her first encounter with Pip the Troll, follow Gamora through her early adventures at the side of Adam Warlock. Learn why she was raised by Thanos to take on Adam's dark side, the Magus! Then join Gamora, Warlock, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, the Thing and the Avengers in one of the greatest cosmic epics of all time, waging war on the Mad Titan himself! It's a saga of secrets and sacrifice that shows exactly why Gamora was destined to one day guard the Galaxy! Collecting Strange Tales (1951) #180-181; Warlock (1972) #9-11 and #15; Avengers Annual #7; and Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2.
Jim Starlin was one of the driving creative forces at Marvel Comics in the 1970s and '80s. His turns on Warlock, Captain Marvel, and others have laid the groundwork for much of the Marvel Universe for decades. This Artifact Edition will include beautiful pages that have been scanned from the original art. We've been fortunate enough to track down many key and important pages. This is definitely a book any Jim Starlin fan will want in their library. (I know I want a copy!)·Featuring art from the first appearances of Thanos and Drax the Destroyer, both created by Starlin!·Releasing just before Avengers: Infinity War, which is named after and features ideas from Starlin's storylines!
Renowned comic creator Jim Starlin tells the final tale of the Marvel Universe, bringing the entirety of creation to its startling climax! A grave threat from beyond space and time swiftly approaches the Earth - imperiling the very nature of the entire universe! This catastrophic, existence-ending event forces Earth's mightiest heroes and villains to join forces to fend off Armageddon. But amid ever-shifting alliances and internally warring factions, will they succeed in their quest to save all of eternity? Led by the demigod Thanos (who is admittedly not only quite mad, but something of a continual threat himself to both Earth and eternity), Earth's superhumans must stand shoulder-to-shoulder to face the most terrifying threat that they've ever encountered: Nothing less than the end of all that ever was! Collecting Marvel Universe: The End #1-6.
Superman battles the intergalactic conqueror known as Mongul in these tales from the late 1970s and early 1980s from DC Comics Presents #27-28, 36 and 43 and Superman Annual #11. Guest-starring Wonder Woman, Batman, Supergirl and more! [(W) Len Wein & Various (A) Jim Starlin & Various (CA) Ryan Sook]
Annihilus, lord of the Negative Zone, makes a renewed assault on the positive universe, searching for a source of infinite power. To stop him, a fragile alliance of cosmic protectors forms. The Guardians of the Galaxy. Gladiator, Majestor of the Shi'ar. And Adam Warlock - whose complex cycle of death and rebirth has left him more confused than ever about his true nature. With Adam reunited with his Infinity Watch comrades Gamora, Drax and Pip the Troll - and joined by newer friends like Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon and Groot - they hold the potential to end Annihilus' threat once and for allif only they knew how! But the answer lies in the dark mind of another. A Titan, whom some would hold as mad. Could the fate of everything rest in the hands ofThanos? Cosmic maestro Jim Starlin's infinite odyssey continues!
At '70s Marvel, no one mastered the startling scope and high-concept complexity of cosmic adventure like Jim Starlin! And his work on Adam Warlock set the tone for star-spanning spectacle that is considered a high-water mark to this day. Starlin evolved Warlock to the next level, imbuing the character with the inner demons of a man-god on the brink of insanity. Forced to confront an evil version of himself and the nihilistic menace Thanos, Warlock's conflicts weren't just knuckle-grinding throw-downs - they were epic, existential struggles for his very soul. Featuring the first-ever assembling of the Infinity Gems; the debuts of Gamora and Pip the Troll; and an all-out struggle to save the universe joined by the Avengers, Captain Marvel and Spider-Man! Collecting Strange Tales (1951) #178-181, Warlock (1972) #9-15, Avengers Annual #7 and Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2. [(W/A/CA) Jim Starlin]
