Throughout his AVENGERS run, Steve Englehart slowly built the mysterious Mantis into one of '70s Marvel's most intriguing characters. Here, her tale reaches its cosmic climax in a saga spanning space and time: "The Celestial Madonna!" When Kang the Conqueror arrives, the action begins. Before it's over, Kang, Rama-Tut and Immortus will have you time-twisted in two. And that's just for starters! The origin of the Vision is revealed, and he and the Scarlet Witch wed! Then, the Avengers put out a call for new members. Beast, Hellcat and Moondragon join - while Captain America, Yellowjacket and the Wasp return. Each will be tested in a second war with Kang and the Squadron Sinister! It's a classic conflict that teams the Avengers with the heroes of the Old West! Collecting Avengers (1963) #129-149, Giant-Size Avengers #2-4 and material from Foom #12. [(W) Steve Englehart; Marvel Various (A) Sal Buscema; Marvel Various (CA) Ron Wilson]
The ties that bind can be the worst kind! The West Coast Avengers fight demons, robots, zombies and more in this collection of eighties extravagan zas! The Grim Reaper wants his brother dead, and Ultron wants the same for his father - leaving the Vision and Scarlet Witch between two bloodlines getting bloodier by the minute! Guest-starring the Rangers and the ever-lovin", blue-eyed Thing! Plus: Wonder Man in a role that will surprise you! Collecting WEST COAST AVENGERS (1985) #1-9 and VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH (1985) #1-2. [(W) Steve Englehart (A) Al Milgrom, Richard Howell (CA) Al Milgrom]
Guy Gardner rejoins the Green Lanterns of Earth, Kilowog leads the battle against the Rocket Red Brigade, while Hector Hammond and Star Sapphire join forces to try and kill Hal Jordan. Plus: a night out on the town leads to ruined romances and nightmare visions. Collects Green Lantern Corps #207-215 and Tales Of The Green Lantern Corps Annual #2.
• As a child, Peter Quill spotted a flying saucer - and it ruined his life forever! • Now a withdrawn, embittered adult, Quill strives to become an astronaut - so he can return to space and take revenge! • How does a fateful encounter with the Master of the Sun change his destiny - and transform him into the intergalactic policeman known as Star-Lord? • And can even the newly empowered Star-Lord triumph over a sadistic group of alien slavers? • Collecting material from Marvel Preview #4, Marvel Preview #11 and Star-Lord Special Edition. [(W) Steve Englehart, Chris Claremont (A) Steve Gan & Various (CA) Ed McGuinness]
In these moody tales from the 1970s, Batman faces his own lonely existence while struggling against one of his earliest foes, Dr. Hugo Strange. This run also includes the renowned "Joker Fish" story line, in which the Clown Prince of Crime comes up with his most off-the-wall scheme ever, along with the 2005 miniseries in which The Joker runs for office with the slogan "Vote for me or I'll kill you!" Collects Detective Comics #439 and #469-476, Batman #311, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #109-111, Legends of the DC Universe #26-27, Batman: Dark Detective #1-6, and a story from Batman Chronicles #19.
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.
