And there came a day unlike any other, when Earth's Mightiest Heroes were united against a common threat! On that day the Avengers were born! The first five heroes to answer the call? Thor, Iron Man, the Wasp, Ant-Man and the Hulk! And the nefarious foe whose fiendish plan brought them together? Loki! Witness the Avengers' founding all over again as the trickster's bid to get the better of his brother, the God of Thunder, rebounds on him in spectacular fashion! Can these five very different heroes find a way to work together and defeat the God of Lies? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AVENGERS (1963) #1.
From the far future comes Kang the Conqueror, destined to be one of the greatest and most persistent enemies the Avengers have ever known! The time-traveling tyrant is determined to name himself Kang the First, ruler of present-day Earth - and his incredible array of advanced technology will test Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, the Wasp and Giant-Man to their very limits! Can one of the earliest versions of the Avengers - along with their young allies, Rick Jones and the Teen Brigade - find a way to protect the present from this futuristic fiend? Or is Kang's conquest inevitable? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AVENGERS (1963) #8.
The story that introduced Ra's al Ghul is reprinted in the first of DC's new line of facsimile edition comics. In Daughter of the Demon, Ra's reveals that he knows Batman's secret identity-and that he needs the Caped Crusader's help to save his daughter, Talia. It's a tale that established Ra's al Ghul as one of Batman's most cunning and unpredictable foes!
In 1968, after years of sharing a split title with Captain America (plus one issue with Namor), Iron Man blasted into his own solo series for the first time - and quickly found himself battling alone against A.I.M.! Trapped in the terror group's submarine, can Tony Stark fight his way out? Or will the sinister scientist Mordius discover the secrets of his invincible armor - and use them against the Golden Avenger? Plus: The origin of Iron Man is retold in action-packed fashion! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting IRON MAN (1968) #1.
Just before the doomed planet Krypton exploded, a scientist placed his infant son within an experimental rocket ship and set it on a course to Earth. On our planet, that orphan boy discovered that he was gifted with amazing strength. Guided by the values of his loving foster parents, he grew up to become Superman, champion of the oppressed sworn to helping those in need! Own your personal copy of the exciting first issue by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, featuring the daring exploits of the Man of Steel.
This 1966 issue, originally published as Vol. 1 No. 12, Irving Fass' Eerie Publications continues delving into the terrible with Black Death, Fanged Terror, Heads of Horror, Blood Blossom, Nightmare and Rest in Peril. This issue features a Bob Powell painting marking Eerie Publications move away from completing Warren's Creepy and Eerie books and the beginning of pushing the envelope of trashy cover art in comics. This facsimile has been lovingly restored and printed on top quality gloss paper. The issue is solid, pre-code horror comics that go right onto the back cover. There are no ads.
Written by Jerry Siegel, Homer Fleming, Fred Guardineer and others Art by Joe Shuster, Homer Fleming, Will Ely, Sven Elven and others Sent to Earth as an infant to escape a dying planet and raised by humble farmers to uphold the values of truth, justice, and the American way, Superman is regarded by many as the greatest superhero in comics history. Now you can have your very own copy of the Man of Steel's first adventure with this handsome facsimile edition of Action Comics #1, featuring all the tales and ads from the original 1938 publication. You will believe that a man can fly.
He's differenthe's deadlyhe's the Punisher! But why does he have Spider-Man in his sights? Find out as Frank Castle makes his mighty Marvel debut in an all-time classic from legendary creators Gerry Conway and Ross Andru! The Punisher's relentless war on crime has enthralled readers for decades - but it all began here, as the lethal vigilante is manipulated by the scheming Jackal into targeting Spidey! Frank only kills those who deserve to die - and he believes the web-slinging menace has earned just such a fate! Now, as Spider-Man and the Punisher clash for the first time, a rivalry for the ages is born! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #129.
Batman meets one of his most peculiar foes of all time when he encounters the gangster known as...the Squid! Plus, a trip to the circus gives Dick Grayson an eerie sense of deja vu when he sees a performance by young acrobat Jason Toddthe boy fated to inherit the mantle of Robin! This facsimile edition reprints the first cameo appearance of Jason Todd and includes all the original ads from the 1983 periodical.
It's the issue that made DC Comics history when Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash, Martian Manhunter, and Green Lantern teamed up for the very first time as the Justice League of America. Be amazed as this early version of the League faces the menace of Starro the Conqueror. Witness how they use their combined powers and wits to take on this seemingly unstoppable foe. And celebrate the bond of friendship between these Super Friends that has lasted over six decades!
DC's original Swamp Thing made his unforgettable first appearance in this 1971 mystery comic, now reprinted in this new facsimile edition! Now's your chance to experience writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson's first take on DC's most popular monster, along with several other scary tales.
Continuing the first appearances of Wolverine! Completing one of the most famous Hulk sagas of all! The Incredible Hulk #180-181 Facsimile Editions reintroduced you to Wolverine, who joined the Hulk in a three-way tussle against the monstrous Wendigo! Now find out what happens next as Wolvie's bosses take matters into their own hands! But the puny humans only succeed in making the Hulk even angrier - and set him on a collision course with the super-powered escaped convicts known as Hammer and Anvil! Prepare for a surprisingly touching chapter in the Hulk's endless wandering, as the jade giant makes a friendâ¦and learns the meaning of loss. It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting Incredible Hulk (1968) #182.
Marvel's most enigmatic hero, in the premiere issue of his first-ever solo title! Mercenary Marc Spector. Millionaire Steven Grant. Cab driver Jake Lockley. Each is a different side of the same man. Together, they become one - to do what they must - as the macabre Moon Knight! But this silver-clad avenger of the night will soon meet his match in the ruthless Bushman - a face from his past, returned to plague him anew! The visionary pairing of writer Doug Moench and artist Bill Sienkiewicz presents the definitive take on Marc Spector's dynamic origin - and delves deep into the bizarre life of Moon Knight, the Fist of Khonshu! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting MOON KNIGHT (1980) #1. RATED T
YOUTHFULL : Chilling Tales 1952 Series : ISSUE : #13 December 1952 Starting with a brand new line in pre-code comicbooks the indefatigable and even ubiquitous PS Artbooks launches the PS Facsimile Comics imprint! Yes, just when you thought it was almost s
Dracula rises as comic book giants Gerry Conway and Gene Colan begin an epic reinvention of the Lord of Vampires in the Mighty Marvel Manner! When Frank Drake, descendant of the fabled Count Dracula, inherits a certain Transylvanian castle, he journeys there with his girlfriend, Jeanie, and his jealous friend, Clifton. Ignoring warnings from locals to turn away, they enter Castle Dracula - and set in motion the nightmarish return of its one, true owner! Not everybody will survive the night... TOMB OF DRACULA is revered as one of the finest horror comics of the 1970s, and it all began with this blood-curdling premiere issue! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting Tomb of Dracula (1972) #1. [(W) Gerry Conway (A) Gene Colan (CA) Neal Adams]
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduce the mighty mutants to the Marvel Universe! Training to fight for a world that will hate and fear them, they are the Uncanny X-Men! Cyclops! Beast! Iceman! Angel! And the newest recruit, Marvel Girl! Professor Charles Xavier brings together these Children of the Atom to learn how to use their mutant powers to protect humankind - and they're quickly forced into action when Magneto, the Master of Magnetism, strikes! The X-Men are a pop-culture phenomenon, and this is the story that birthed the legend! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting X-Men (1963) #1. Kids to Adults
Another chance to buy the best-selling comic book of all time - one that ushered in a new era of X-Men greatness! In 1991, history was made when superstar creators Chris Claremont and Jim Lee launched a second ongoing title for Marvel's premier mutant super-group - and the inaugural issue featured an all-star lineup, separated into Cyclops' Blue team and Storm's Gold team, for an action-packed showdown against their archenemy, Magneto, and his fanatical Acolytes! Featuring fan-favorite characters looking better than ever in bold new costumes that helped define a decade, it's no wonder the adjectiveless X-MEN #1 sold an incredible eight million copies! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original deluxe-edition form, packed with pinups and an iconic wraparound cover! Reprinting X-Men (1991) #1.
The issue that started it all! Prophet made his first appearance in 1992, electrifying fandom! We celebrate and commemorate his impact on comic books with this special facsimile edition that recreates and replicates Prophet's historic first issue for his 30th anniversary!
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.
REPRINTING THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF POISON IVY! Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Carmine Infantino, and others In this historic issue, Batman and Robin encounter the irresistible Poison Ivy, who is out to prove that she should be public enemy number one! To accomplish this feat, she enacts a plan to turn the underworld's other female villains against each other and attempts to seduce the Batman to her side. Will the Caped Crusader be entranced by her charms? Find out in this facsimile edition featuring all the original stories and ads from the 1960s.
Skywald's Psycho #1, published in January 1971, is a black-and-white comic magazine absolutely packed full of horror and suspense. If you're brave enough take a peek, we've got The Skin And Bones Syndrome by Gary Morrow; The Glistening Death and I Painted Only Terror! by Norman Nodel; The Thing in the Mirror by Raymond Everett Kinstler; The Steps in the Cellar! By Alan Weiss; ..And Then There's Cicero! by Paul Reinman; Anatomical Monster by Alvin Hollingsworth; and more!
Don't miss the classic Star Trek tale by comic legends Chris Claremont and Adam Hughes, represented in an oversized magazine format. In this stunning adventure, Captain Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise find themselves teamed up with the Klingons and Romulans to fight a galactic threat that no government dares admit exists.
A PREVIEWS Exclusive! This year we celebrate the landmark 50th anniversary of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians, but the Guide would have never been so widely accepted or reached its Golden Anniversary without its debut in 1970. High grade copies of Overstreet #1 go for thousands of dollars, but now here's your chance to get a beautiful facsimile edition, complete with the original price listings and more! The hardcover edition is limited to 400 copies, and the signed and numbered edition, signed by Robert M. Overstreet is limited to 100 copies!
Comics readers around the world gasped in shock when Bane broke Batman's back in Batman #497. Now learn the tragic story behind the villain in this facsimile reproduction of Bane's first appearance. Sentenced from birth to serve life imprisonment due to the crimes of his father, Bane honed his body and mind to survive the penal colony of Pena Duro. Fueled by a lifetime of violence and driven by the desire to conquer, Bane escapes from his prison and decides to take over Gotham by destroying its greatest protector--Batman!
