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!
Celebrate the life and honor the death of one of the Marvel Universe's greatest heroes, as a classic tale is presented in the full cosmic scale of a gallery edition! The Kree warrior Mar-Vell has triumphed over foes large and small. But when he is diagnosed with cancer, Mar-Vell finds himself face-to-face with an enemy that even his vast might can't defeat - and both he and a universe that loves him must rally together to accept the inevitable. The industry-changing graphic novel is presented alongside Mar-Vell's formative adventures, a portentous battle with Nitro and Mar-Vell's budding romance with his true love, Elysius! Guest-starring the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and more! Collecting Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #12-13, Captain Marvel (1968) #1 and #34, Marvel Spotlight (1979) #1-2 and Marvel Graphic Novel #1: The Death of Captain Marvel.
As Protector of the Universe and de facto defender of Earth, the Kree Captain Mar-Vell has triumphed over foes large and small. But when Mar-Vell is diagnosed with cancer, he finds himself face-to-face with a foe that even his vast might can't defeat - and both he, and a universe that loves him, must rally together to accept the inevitable. Plus: The classic adventures that introduced Mar-Vell, the seminal battle with Nitro that began his descent into illness - and, in the midst of a battle against Titan's planet-sized computer system, corrupted by Thanos' madness, witness the budding romance between Mar-Vell and his true love Elysius! Guest-starring the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and more! Collecting Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #12-13, Captain Marvel (1968) #1 and #34, Marvel Spotlight (1979) #1-2 and Marvel Graphic Novel #1: The Death Of Captain Marvel.
The Infinity War is over - now continue the story with the Infinity Watch! Can a comatose Adam Warlock overcome his identity crisis and put himself back together again? If he does, Silver Surfer has a favor to ask - one that would pit Warlock against Mephisto for the soul of Surfer's love Shalla-Bal! Then, there's the battle for which green ink was invented: Drax the Destroyer versus the Incredible Hulk! Meanwhile, Quasar fights for the title of Protector of the Universe - and his very life! Pip the Troll battles a resident of Monster Isle! The deadly Gamora confronts the United Nations! And don't miss a very Thanos Christmas! Collecting Warlock & The Infinity Watch #11-17, Silver Surfer/Warlock: Resurrection #1-4 and Quasar #41-43 - plus material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #112, Marvel Holiday Special #2 and Marvel Swimsuit Special #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.
64-PAGE ONE-SHOT Join the legendary Jim Starlin (Creator of Thanos, Gamora, Dreadstar) and Nikkol Jelenic (AFTERDARK, A Taste for Killing, The Fall, Red Crow) on a journey through the life of a singular, frightening and very human creature: MIDNIGHT ROSE. A particularly bizarre tale of loneliness, love and what happens when you can't help but give in to the vengeance growing deep within yourself.
They have stolen her world and replaced it with desolation. Everything she knew is now a memory. In a universe without accountability, sometimes someone needs to force the issue. There is a price that must be paid, and she is here to collect. She is power. She is dangerous. She is Outrage.
Get ready for some of the greatest Dark Knight tales ever in this new title featuring Two-Face, Deadshot, Killer Croc, the new Robin, Jason Todd and more! These tales written by Gerry Conway are collected from Batman #295, 305, 306 and 337; Batman Family #17; The Brave And The Bold #158, 161 and 171-174; Detective Comics #463, 464, 497-499 and 501-504; Man-Bat #1 and World's Finest Comics #250 and 269.
Jim Starlin and Alan Davis return in the first volume of a new trilogy! The Mad Titan has everything he ever wanted - but satisfaction is not in Thanos' vocabulary. When a temporal distortion on Titan draws his attention, he finds the purpose he's been searching for: saving himself! An old enemy lurks in the far future, and it will take the combined wits of Thanos, his brother Eros and time-travel master Kang the Conqueror to stop it - and save the Multiverse. But there are other players in this cosmic chess game - and Thanos may find himself outmatched! What lies ahead for the so-called Avatar of Death?
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!
Cosmic maestro Jim Starlin returns to his signature character! Thanos has returned, continuing his never-ending quest for universal power and control - but a strange change will soon alter his life, and that of his constant foil Adam Warlock, in unexpected ways! When Annihilus invades our universe, Thanos is the only being who can stand against him. But will he make the ultimate sacrifice? And when Thanos' all-powerful future self menaces the past, can Adam Warlock, Pip the Troll and Thanos' brother Starfox set things right? It's a cosmic saga as only Jim Starlin can tell it!
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]
Continuing the saga of Marvel's original mutant team! Hank McCoy sets off on his own, taking a research job - but his scientific curiosity will curse him forever when an experiment gone wrong transforms him into a fanged, furry Beast! Meanwhile, the other X-Men find themselves pursued by a secret adversary that seeks to pick them off one by one. They must join forces with Captain America to save the nation and rescue their mutant comrades! Also featuring the first appearances of Wolverine and Madrox the Multiple Man, an X-Men/Avengers battle against Magneto, and a host of rare covers! Collecting Amazing Adventures (1970) #11-17; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #92; Incredible Hulk (1968) #150, #161, #172 and #180-182; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #4 and #23; Avengers (1963) #110-111; Captain America (1968) #172-175; Defenders (1972) #15-16; and Giant-Size Fantastic Four #4.
