ENSNARED IN THE WEB! • As New York begins to crack under the weight of Knull's symbiotic assault, Matt Murdock has a crisis of faith in the most electrifying issue of Chip Zdarksy and Marco Checchetto's groundbreaking DAREDEVIL run yet. • BUT THIS TIME, they're joined by none other than MIKE HAWTHORNE, spearheading a brutal story that pits Daredevil against the god-king of the symbiotes himself - KNULL!
Chris Claremont weaves complex plots and compelling characterization in our second Ms. Marvel Masterworks, concluding Carol Danvers' original adventures! The highlights are many: Ms. Marvel meets the Avengers! Mystique makes her first appearance! A battle with Ronan the Accuser brings Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel together, and leads to an all-new look for our heroine! Encounters with underground lizard-men, Deathbird, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Sabretooth set the stage for a controversial Avengers saga and a life-altering battle with Mystique and Rogue. And the story reaches its epic conclusion in a Marvel milestone featuring Ms. Marvel, the X-Men and the Avengers! Collecting Ms. Marvel (1977) #15-23, and Avengers (1963) #200 and Annual #10 - plus material from Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) #10-11, Avengers (1963) #197-199 and Marvel Fanfare (1982) #24.
By popular demand! Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Welcome to Marvel's reMasterworks! Peter Parker hasn't been Spider-Man for very long, but the threats this newly minted hero must face are mounting quickly! In this volume, Mysterio, Kraven the Hunter and the Green Goblin make their debuts! And as if that wasn't enough, Doctor Octopus has returned - determined to unmask Spidey! Plus: Witness the wall-crawler's first meetings with Daredevil and the Hulk, and the continuing development of his love/hate friendship with the Human Torch! But when Doc Ock recruits five villains to join him in the Sinister Six, Spider-Man will face the battle of his life! Peter Parker's personal life is rife with drama as well as he struggles to build a relationship with Betty Brant, care for Aunt May and hold down a job! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #11-19 and Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #1.
Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz's fan-favorite AMAZING SPIDER-MAN run continues! As a creative team, they were cooking and making it look easy - and these classic stories will show you how it's done. First, make that new costume an alien that wants to take over your life! Then, add in the introduction of the mercenary Silver Sable, a little bit of Kingpin, and some conflict between Peter and Aunt May! Next, send a former herald of Galactus on a mission to pound Peter Parker into pulp. It's a fight that defines the never-say-die attitude that makes Spidey a hero for the ages! Voila - Marvel Masterworks one and all! Also featuring the Amazing Spider-Kid, Frog-Man and the Toad, and a host of bonus material! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #263-270, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #19 and Web of Spider-Man (1985) #1 and #6.
Written by DON RICO & VARIOUS Penciled by WERNER ROTH, JOE MANEELY, JOHN ROMITA, JAY SCOTT PIKE & AL HARTLEY Cover by JOE MANEELY The jungle adventure MASTERWORKS are back - and this time, the whole gang's come along for the ride! In VOL. 1, you met the lithe and lovely Lorna, the Jungle Girl. Now, with VOL. 1, it's our pleasure to introduce you to the full cast and cadre of Atlas' amazing jungle adventurers! In the pages of JUNGLE TALES, animal trainer and movie stunt girl Jane Hastings ditches Hollywood and chooses the wild life to become the siren of the safari: Jann of the Jungle! Next come the trials of the young African chieftain Waku, Prince of the Bantu! Threatened by challengers to the throne and the legends of the jungle alike, he must follow the Fire God's path to lead his people. Then, Cliff Mason - legendary hunter, tracker and adventurer - travels the globe in search of the most dangerous game the jungle depths holds. JUNGLE ACTION features its own quartet of thrill-seekers: Lo-Zar, Lord of the Jungle takes on every menace that infiltrates his domain. From dinosaurs to Commies, he'll bring down the law of the jungle on them all! You'll also meet Man-oo the Mighty, in the unique stories of an ape's struggle to conquer his jungle kingdom, and leap from treetop to treetop with Jungle Boy, who with his tribe of monkey sidekicks seeks out all the action and excitement the jungle can offer! And lest we forget, there's also the one and only Leopard Girl! Bookish secretary Gwen may go unnoticed - but when she dons the skins of Leopard Girl, every creature in the jungle is ready to fall into the heart of darkness! Collecting JUNGLE TALES #1-4, JUNGLE ACTION #1-3 and LORNA, THE JUNGLE GIRL #10-12. 272 pages. /All Ages
By popular demand! Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Welcome to Marvel's ReMasterworks! Gathering together to face the evil Loki, Earth's Mightiest Heroes - Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp and Thor - formed the core of the super-team called the Avengers. But it was three issues later when Captain America returned from the frozen depths of the northern Atlantic that the Avengers truly took form! Written by Stan The Man Lee, and illustrated by Jack Kirby and Don Heck, here you'll find the first appearances of Kang the Conqueror, Wonder Man, the Space Phantom and Baron Zemo; the debut of the Masters of Evil; and the Hulk's departure from the team and subsequent battle with the Avengers alongside the volatile Sub-Mariner! Collecting Avengers (1963) #1-10.
Collecting AVENGERS #1-10.
Collecting TALES OF SUSPENSE #59-81.
Englehart, Buscema and Robbins bring you one of the most influential Captain America sagas of all time in the latest Marvel Masterworks! Disillusioned by government corruption and shaken by the revelations behind the Secret Empire, Steve Rogers renounces his role as Captain America! As the Falcon fights on, Rogers wrestles with his place in the world - and becomes Nomad, a man without a country! In his new identity, Nomad must overcome the power of Madame Hydra and the mystical Serpent Crown. And the Red Skull's return forces our hero to make a choice - with the Falcon's life hanging in the balance! Rounded out by adversaries including Nightshade, the Druid and Doctor Faustus, these are the stories that defined Captain America for a generation! Collecting Captain America (1968) #176-192.
Captain America is the people's choice in a timeless run by Roger Stern and John Byrne! These legendary creators begin their Cap adventures with the Machinesmith and his army of robot replicas. But Steve Rogers soon winds up in an even tighter spot: a race for the presidency?! Next, Batroc is back, with Mister Hyde and Cobra by his high-jumping side! The Stern/Byrne run concludes with a timeless tale of horror from Captain America's war-torn past as the vampiric Baron Blood seeks to conscript Cap into the army of the undead plus a 40th anniversary celebration that explores Cap's all-American origin! This top-shelf Masterworks also includes a return appearance by all-time great Cap artist Gene Colan and the beginning of Mike Zeck's iconic run! Collecting Captain America (1968) #247-260.
Collecting DAREDEVIL #1-11.
Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #1-10.
By popular demand! Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Welcome to Marvel's reMasterworks! The Fantastic Four return in another collection of classic tales: The Thing and the Hulk face off for the first time! The FF journey to the moon to grapple with the Red Ghost and his Super Apes, and encounter the Watcher! The Puppet Master bends the mighty Sub-Mariner to his will! The Mad Thinker unleashes his Awesome Android! Rama-Tut (A.K.A. Kang the Conqueror) sends the FF to ancient Egypt! Doctor Doom returns in a two-part epic guest-starring Ant-Man! Plus: The Molecule Man menaces the world, the wild and wacky Impossible Man drops in, and the Sub-Mariner launches an all-out invasion of New York City! All this and a backup feature pitting the FF against Spider-Man! Collecting Fantastic Four (1961) #11-20 and Annual #1.
It begins with the FF, the Inhumans, a wedding, and a war between the Kree and Skrulls on the Moon! Then, the FF and Wyatt Wingfoot face a galactic menace who has landed in remote Oklahoma with a message: I claim this planet! The two-part tangle with Terminus is one for the ages! Meanwhile, Reed shares a tale of alien invasion by the giant green monster Gormuu before setting off on a time-traveling journey that will bring him up close with cowboys and aliens - and his time-tramping father! And as the relationship between Wyatt and She-Hulk grows more intimate, the demonic Mephisto rears his awful head - and the Thing returns from Battleworld! Plus: John Byrne's unfinished cosmic masterpiece The Last Galactus Story! Collecting Fantastic Four (1961) #269-277 and Annual #18, Thing (1983) #19 and #23, and material from Epic Illustrated #26-34.
The Marvel Masterworks are on the highway to hell with the original demon biker, the Ghost Rider Johnny Blaze - and we wouldn't have it any other way! In our fifth installment of GHOST RIDER classics - restored and reprinted in color for the first time ever - the supernatural side of the Marvel Universe is coming out of the dark! The spirit of big-rig trucker Clem Barstow does not share the road. And the first appearance of Asmodeus might mean the last appearance for GR! Meanwhile, the Tatterdemalion mixes it up with Werewolf by Night, and Moondark casts a spell that brings in the cavalry with the Night Rider! And, no, your eyes are not playing tricks on you: The Orb is back! Collecting Ghost Rider (1973) #51-62.
The Masterworks rampage into the incredible Bill Mantlo era of Hulk! Mantlo's five-year run redefined comics' meanest, greenest goliath - and it all kicks off when the Hulk unleashes his rage on Gamma Base! By the time the dust settles, Hulk will find himself exiled to Jarella's world, where he crosses paths with the cosmic Gardener, wielder of an Infinity Gem! Then it's back to Earth for a chilling fight against Jack Frost in a tale drawn by the legendary Steve Ditko. A double-sized 250th issue features a team-up and tussle with the Silver Surfer, after which Hulk faces a "Trial by Monster" when he finds himself in the middle of a civil war between monster men! The indelible art of Sal Buscema makes page after page a Marvel Masterwork! Collecting Incredible Hulk (1968) #245-255 and Marvel Treasury Edition #25.
Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema take the Hulk around the world! First, Israel's best defense against the Hulk is the super hero called Sabra! Next up is Egypt, where the Hulk faces the swashbuckling might of the Arabian Knight! Then it's off to Mother Russia for a battle against Darkstar and the Soviet Super-Soldiers! In Japan, Glenn Talbot faces a dramatic reckoning - after which the Hulk gets his passport stamped on Easter Island by the Absorbing Man! And in a pair of Hulk-sized Annuals, Rick Leonardi joins Mantlo to fuse Bruce Banner with the cosmic power of Captain Universe, and the Hulk battles the Avengers! Plus: Frank Miller's first Marvel story! And CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS - the Mantlo limited series that changed everything! Collecting Incredible Hulk (1968) #256-265 and Annual #10-11, and Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions #1-3.
With his popularity skyrocketing, Spider-Man became comicdom's top seller - and fans wanted more, more, more! Marvel Team-Up provided a second monthly dose of Spidey action with the added bonus of a new heroic guest star every issue. When even that wasn't enough, Marvel launched Giant-Size Spider-Man, featuring double-sized extravaganzas! And lucky you, they're both being collected here! The action includes adventures with Daredevil, Shang-Chi and the Falcon; horrific tales featuring Dracula and Brother Voodoo; and Spidey vs. the Hulk! And while Spider-Man takes the stage in Giant-Size, the Human Torch teams up with Thor, Iron Man and the X-Men! It's all brought to you by some of the greatest writers and artists Spidey has ever known! Collecting Marvel Team-Up (1972) #23-30 and Giant-Size Spider-Man #1-3.
It's prime time in the Marvel Universe with Chris Claremont, John Byrne and the amazing Spider-Man! That's right, before they created the definitive X-Men, Claremont and Byrne were spinning tales with the web-slinger. And the historic Spidey exploits they have in store include Captain Britain's introduction to the Marvel U. proper, the first appearance of Arcade, adventures alongside the scintillating Tigra and the malodorous Man-Thing, a two-part tale that revives the Living Monolith and co-stars X-Men Havok and Polaris, and an encounter with Luke Cage and New York's Bravest! Also featured are a mystic turn with Doctor Strange and Clea that features the return of the Silver Dagger; adventures with Cap, Iron Man and Daredevil - and a bevy of bonus material including cover art from Marvel Tales! Collecting Marvel Team-Up (1972) #65-73 and #75-77.
Relationships are tricky, even for gods. As writer Alan Zelenetz begins his run scribing THOR, the son of Odin faces challenges ranging from cosmic-powered adversaries to the pains of love! Can Sif assimilate to life on Midgard with Dr. Don Blake? Thor's complicated relationship soon becomes even more so with the arrival of Dracula. Will Sif become the Lord of the Vampires' latest victim, turned to an undead existence of bloodsucking? And how will Jane Foster's return complicate matters? It's a love triangle, Asgardian-style! Plus: An Annual adventure gorgeously drawn by Bob Hall, a never-before reprinted THOR graphic novel and a host of material from the fan-favorite Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe! Collecting Thor (1966) #328-336 and Annual #11, and Marvel Graphic Novel: Thor - I, Whom The Gods Would Destroy.
In the 1970s, writer Steve Gerber revolutionized comics. His innovative work on Man-Thing, Defenders and Howard The Duck opened creative avenues that excited readers and inspired a generation of creators. So when Marvel announced an all-new character co-created by Gerber, anticipation rose to a fever pitch! Omega The Unknown debuted in late 1975, featuring an enigmatic approach to one of the most compelling stories: the stranger in a strange land. James-Michael Starling, a boy with a mysterious past, holds a curious connection to the super-powered being known as Omega. Their quest to understand the gritty world of New York City reveals as much about us as it does them. As the pair's secrets are uncovered and the action unfolds in the Marvel manner, you'll come to understand why OMEGA holds a place as one of the most influential series of its time! Collecting Omega The Unknown (1976) #1-10 and Defenders (1972) #76-77.
By popular demand! Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Welcome to Marvel's ReMasterworks! In 1962, in the pages of a comic book slated for cancellation, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created one of the most enduring icons in American popular culture: the Amazing Spider-Man! Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued Peter Parker with the powers of an arachnid and the pressures of an everyday teenager. And the combination was pure magic! Join us as we present Spidey's web-slinging adventures from very beginning: the tragic origin that started it all; the debuts of the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson, Doctor Octopus, the Sandman, the Vulture and Electro; and guest appearances by the Fantastic Four! And to top it off, we've packed this volume with bonuses galore, including the original artwork to Amazing Fantasy #15! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #1-10 and material from Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15.
The Marvel Masterworks bring you the final, fantastic volume of TALES OF SUSPENSE with another dose of giant monsters, intergalactic alien invaders and weird menaces. Including each complete pre-hero issue, as well as the many never-before-reprinted backup stories that supported Iron Man after his debut, crafted by a who's who list of top talent: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Jack Davis and more. This must-have volume brings you the stories that were the crucible for the Marvel Age of Comics, so don't wait - reserve your copy today! Collecting TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #32-48 and #50-54. [(W) Stan Lee, Steve Lieber (A) Various (CA) Jack Kirby]
Marvel's bulletproof man is back! The Marvel Masterworks proudly present the evolution of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, into his new identity: Power Man! It's a series of iconic Cage classics featuring the debut of Cottonmouth, Cage's evolving relationship with Claire Temple and action galore! Cage goes toe-to-toe with Iron Man, battles the villainous Power Man for the right to the name, and hits the road to uncover the secrets of Security City. Also featuring the first appearances of Bill Foster as Giant-Manââ¬Â¦and the one and only Piranha Jones! With stories and art by comic-book greats - Wein, Isabella, McGregor, Tuska, Wilson, Pérez and more - these are the stories that defined the Marvel and Netflix icon for an entire generation of fans! Collecting Power Man #17-31.
In their latest, greatest Marvel Masterworks, the Fantastic Four confront one of their oldest enemies: the Skrulls! And they'll have to do it as their older selves after an aging weapon advances them to death's door! The talents of Marv Wolfman, Keith Pollard and John Byrne - in his FF debut - keep the story feisty, the art spry and the adventure fantastic. How could it not be when the world-devourer Galactus enters the fray with a new herald? As if that weren't enough, the cosmic Sphinx, scheming Monocle, combustible Blastaar, formidable Frightful Four and diabolical Salem's Seven keep the scope epic, the stakes absolute and you on the edge of your seat! And H.E.R.B.I.E.? He's just keeping it real. Collecting Fantastic Four (1961) #204-218 and Annual #14.
The Sub-Mariner's royal bearing and tempestuous attitude have made him a lightning rod for action and excitement since day one. The adventures in store for you here - completing the Sub-Mariner's original Marvel Age series - will be no exception to the rule. It begins when Dr. Hydro's human-amphibian hybrids attack Atlantis. Namor wins the day, but his people oppose him after he takes in the outcast army. Then, a nerve gas explosion leaves Namor crippled and unable to defend his realm from Orca and an upstart kingdom. Reed Richards will craft a new costume to help him fight again, but nothing will be able to contain the rage of the Savage Sub-Mariner! Also featuring Tales of Atlantis, a backup feature exploring the legends of Atlantis! Collecting Sub-Mariner (1968) #61-72 and Marvel Spotlight (1971) #27.
The ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing is back with the Marvel Universe's greatest stars and one from a world all his own. The Marvel Masterworks are proud to reprint, for the first time ever, the Thing's MTIO adventure with Doc Savage! It kicks off a multipart saga spanning decades and the cosmos itself, and this will be your only chance to experience the story! The adventure doesn't stop there, either. Deathlok arrives on an assassination mission and the Thing must stop him. Thor, Iron Fist, Black Goliath, Nick Fury, the Sub-Mariner, Shang-Chi and Spider-Woman will enter the fray all while Mr. Fantastic seeks to free Deathlok's mind. And if that's not enough for you, the Bermuda Triangle sends the Thing back in time and he punches some dinosaurs! Collecting Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #21-36
Ka-Zar meets Shanna for the first time in this massive Marvel Masterworks! Two heroes from separate walks of life - but it was inevitable that their paths would cross deep in the jungle after both rejected the modern world. But first, Ka-Zar must conquer a madman powered by Super-Soldier serum, the twin villain Gemini, and his own brother, the Plunderer - while Shanna hunts her father's killers, explores the jungle's mysteries, and battles the Mandrill and priestess Nekra! As their paths diverge, Ka-Zar encounters an evolved incarnation of a Savage Land nemesis in adventures with Bobbi Morse, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent known as Mockingbird! Meanwhile, Daredevil helps Shanna complete her quest to avenge her father! Collecting Astonishing Tales (1970) #17-20, Ka-Zar (1974) #1-5, Shanna The She-Devil (1972) #1-5, Daredevil (1964) #110-112, and material from Daredevil (1964) #109 and Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #3.
The Defenders, Marvel's non-team with an ever-changing roster, brings together its most famous members (Doctor Strange, the Hulk, the Sub-Mariner) with new comrades (Red Guardian, Moon Knight, Nick Fury) and fan-favorites (Luke Cage, Hellcat, Valkyrie, Nighthawk) - and the result is nothing short of classic! The creative team of Kraft and Giffen jump into the series feet first and spin some of the Defenders' greatest adventures: Doctor Strange, possessed by the Red Rajah, becomes a mystic threat to the entire universe! Scorpio and his Zodiac launch a kidnapping conspiracy involving S.H.I.E.L.D.! Valkyrie struggles to reclaim her life! Also featuring an all-new Emissaries of Evil, the origin of the Red Guardian, Atlantean mega-monsters and the debut of Lunatik! Collecting Defenders (1972) #42-57 and material from Foom #19.
Because you demanded it! Marvel Masterworks is proud to bring you the continuing adventures of Ant-Man - and not just one Ant-Man, either! Hank Pym's never-before-reprinted MARVEL FEATURE series with the Wasp leads the way. Then comes Pym's former assistant, Bill Foster, who becomes an all-new Giant-Man under the codename Black Goliath! Bill's adventures continue into CHAMPIONS, in a story featuring the power of the Infinity Gems. Next comes the debut of Scott Lang, the man who stole the mantle of Ant-Man - literally! With work by Marvel icons including John Byrne, P. Craig Russell, Roy Thomas, Ross Andru, Herb Trimpe and more, this Masterworks is as big on talent as it is on adventure! Collecting Marvel Feature (1971) #4-10, Power Man #24-25, Black Goliath #1-5, Champions (1975) #11-13, Marvel Premiere #47-48 and material from Iron Man (1968) #44.
It's the return of the King! In 1975, Jack King Kirby came back to Marvel and his iconic creation, Captain America, as writer, artist and editor. It was Kirby unleashed - and the results were groundbreaking. Kirby created an intricate storyline that built month after month toward America's Bicentennial and Captain America #200! The Madbomb saga featured an aristocratic cabal seeking to wrest control of the country by possessing the American people's minds and driving them to insane outbreaks of violence. It's an Orwellian adventure done Kirby-style, and there's nothing else like it! Also featuring an out-of-this-world alien Annual escapade, and Kirby's Bicentennial Battles - an 80-page masterpiece encompassing American history from the Revolution to the Old West to both World Wars! Collecting Captain America (1968) #193-200 and Annual #3, and Marvel Treasury Special: Captain America's Bicentennial Battles.
Tony Stark is one of the Marvel Universe's most advanced minds and experienced inventors - but those talents are about to be turned against him, shaking him to his core! Looking to exploit Stark Industries tech, the Red Ghost kidnaps Tony. In the melee, Happy Hogan dons the Iron Man armor, but suffers severe injuries - leading to a dangerous procedure that will once again turn him into the monstrous Freak! Meanwhile, NYPD Detective Michael O'Brien begins an investigation aiming to nail Tony for the death of O'Brien's brother, the Guardsman. Add to that the Blood Brothers, the Controller, the Melter, M.O.D.O.K. and a new incarnation of the Molecule Man - Iron Man must defend himself from threats from all corners before he loses everything! Collecting Iron Man (1968) #82-94 and Annual #3-4.
Not just one but two teams with godlike creative talents grace the latest Marvel Masterworks! First, Len Wein and Walter Simonson pit Thor against nuclear-powered mercenaries, bang on the Stilt-Man like a tin can, rock the world in a battle with Blastaar and conquer the massive artificial intelligence F.A.U.S.T.! Then, Roy Thomas and John Buscema take up the hammer in some of the most beautifully illustrated Asgardian epics of all time! Tapping deep into Thor's mythic roots, they craft amazing adventures featuring the villainy of Loki, the death of Balder, the Midgard Serpent and a new Norse Thor - all as foretold in the legend of Ragnarok! Plus: Rare and never-before-reprinted Thor and Hercules stories from Marvel Preview! Collecting Thor (1966) #267-278 and Marvel Preview #10.
Luke Cage defends the streets of New York City - and even takes the fight to the outer boroughs - in this Marvel Masterworks volume completing his solo adventures! Cage will face menaces as tough as Moses Magnum, as bizarre as the Maceand as infuriating as the Gem Theater's always unpredictable vending machine. It's all set against the gritty streets of 1970s Times Square, a location as colorful as anything Marvel's minds have ever conjured up! In addition to these fearsome foes, Cage must also battle an all-new and amped-up Chemistro, the Spear who seeks to settle a score with the man who made Luke Cage bulletproof, and an adversary as unstoppable as death itself: the IRS! Collecting Power Man #32-47 and Annual #1.
Bruce Banner's in the big city - and New Yorkers are earning their reputation for not being the friendliest bunch! The Quintronic Man, the Constrictor and Jack of Hearts all have it out for Banner, and that means the Hulk's gonna take a gamma-green bite out of the Big Apple! Then, Hulk heads upstate - straight up, to the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier - to battle the Bi-Beast! Both brutes are presumed dead in the aftermath of this cataclysmic clash, but will this mean some rare peace for the Hulk? Sadly no, because no man is an island - and when Hulk washes ashore, trouble comes to him in writer Roger Stern's dazzling debut! Also featuring monster and mystic team-ups with Doctor Strange and Doctor Druid and a classic Hulk tale by Jim Starlin! Collecting Incredible Hulk (1968) #210-222 and Annual #6.
The Marvel Masterworks are proud to present one of the greatest eras in Spider-Man history: Roger Stern and John Romita Jr.'s Amazing Spider-Man! These two all-time greats raised Spidey to new heights while recapturing the compelling tone and character-driven focus that made the web-slinger world-famous! Stern and JRJR returned classic villains like the Vulture to the fore, explored a disturbing fate for the Tarantula, told the definitive Juggernaut story and made J. Jonah Jameson a bigger pain than ever before. And that was just their warm-up! This incomparable volume also features the first appearance of Monica Rambeau (A.K.A. Captain Marvel), a mountain of character profiles from the Official Handbook Of The Marvel Universe, an in-depth intro by Roger Stern and more! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #224-237 and Annual #16.
We voted - and this red-white-and-blue Masterworks, packed with rare Captain America adventures, wins in a landslide! After an awe-inspiring origin retelling by comics legend Roy Thomas, Cap comes face-to-face with a twisted twelve-foot version of himself: Behold the Ameridroid! And if that wasn't unusual enough, wait until you see Cap squaring off againstthe Lincoln Memorial?! It's a good thing Cap's got Nick Fury and the Super Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on his side - because the Red Skull is back, and he's out for blood! And don't miss a showdown with the Hulk that pits the green-skinned Goliath's brute strength against nothing but Cap's trusty shield and battle-hardened tactical skill! It's a can't-miss Marvel classic! Collecting Captain America (1968) #215-230 and Incredible Hulk (1968) #232
Trapped in a Masterworks he never made! There were several worthy candidates for the milestone 300th Marvel Masterworks, but only one waddled away with victory: Howard the Duck! Steve Gerber and artistic cohorts Val Mayerik, Frank Brunner and Gene Colan crafted one of comics' most iconoclastic and hilarious characters. Now Howard's inaugural Masterworks kicks things off with his quirky first appearance as a "fowl out of water," teaming with the macabre Man-Thing to protect Cleveland from the Man-Frog and Hellcow! The satirical stories continue with Howard and gal-pal Beverly Switzler taking on dire threats like the Space Turnip, the Beaver and - public transportation?! And just wait until Howard runs for president! All restored in Masterworks glory! Collecting Howard The Duck (1976) #1-14; Marvel Treasury Edition #12; and material from Fear #19, Man-Thing (1974) #1, Giant-Size Man-Thing #4-5 and F.O.O.M. #15. [(w) Steve Gerber with Frank Brunner /(a) Gene Colan, Frank Brunner with Val Mayerik, John Buscema, Sal Buscema /(ca) Frank Brunner)]
Avengers storytelling doesn't get much more dramatic than the tales in this Marvel Masterworks as the disgraced Yellowjacket reaches rock bottom! Meanwhile, Earth's Mightiest Heroes join the Defenders to take on Nebula, and then team with Drax the Destroyer in battle againstThor and Moondragon?! Two new members join the team (spoiler: it's She-Hulk and Hawkeye!), and the blustery bowman gets right into the action in a classic team-up with Scott Lang, the Ant-Man, against the Taskmaster! And the Black Knight shows up for a stirring two-part tale! Capping off this volume is the classic VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH limited series, in which Vizh and Wanda's attempts at suburban bliss are rocked by deep revelations - including the identity of Wanda's father! Collecting Avengers (1963) #217-226 and Annual #11, Vision and The Scarlet Witch (1982) #1-4, and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #3.
Before he would set AMAZING SPIDER-MAN on the path to comics glory, master storyteller Roger Stern did a spectacular job on Spidey's sister title! Producing a run of the wall-crawler's most memorable tales, Stern introduced a host of new and compelling characters - including the gangster Belladonna and a new love interest for Aunt May, Nathan Lubensky - and reinvigorated the Prowler and White Tiger. But don't worry, Stern left room to spare for iconic enemies! The Vulture returns - and he's brought his evil nephew Malachi with him! And another veteran of the Sinister Six, Mysterio, is up to no good, in league with a gang of Spider-Man's oldest villains! This Masterworks volume also includes a double-sized showdown with the man called Rapier! Collecting Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #43-55 and Annual #2.
Ghost Rider blazes a trail of vengeance into his third Marvel Masterworks edition! The demon biker faces a myriad of enemies, from Gladiator and the Eel to the Enforcer and the Water Wizard. His travels across America's back roads and the supernatural worlds beyond bring him into the orbit of the mystical Doctor Druid, Dormammu and Doctor Strange - while a road trip to the Mojave Desert finds him in a team-up with Hawkeye and Two-Gun Kid against the fearsome Manticore! And just wait'll you see the truly offbeat Death-Riders from Beyond! This Masterworks finishes things up with a tale by the great Jim Starlin - and a fearsome joining of Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Morbius and Werewolf by Night as the Legion of Monsters! Collecting Ghost Rider (1973) #21-35 and Marvel Premiere #28.
The Marvel Masterworks continue David Michelinie and Bob Layton's timeless IRON MAN run! Tony Stark recovers from his problems with the bottle by throwing himself into globetrotting business (and pleasure), but his enemies aren't giving him an edge: The All-Devourer awaits in Hong Kong, the Titanium Man is ready to tango in Times Square and Force makes his brutal debut in the Bahamas! But sometimes it's your friends you need to worry about the most: Can Stark beat back a hostile takeover of his company by Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D.? With rich characterizations, a vibrant supporting cast and a steady stream of new armor designs, Michelinie and Layton prove they're just getting started! Collecting Iron Man (1968) #129-144.
The Marvel Masterworks continue John Byrne's iconic FF run! When the Fantastic Four journey on a mind-bending quest through the Negative Zone, the opportunistic Annihilus attacks the undefended Baxter Building. It's a gripping saga with two universes hanging in the balance! With Daredevil, She-Hulk and the Avengers racing to the FF's side, Reed and Sue must make some drastic decisions concerning their future with the team! Plus: Galactus is back, he's hungering and the Skrull homeworld is on the menu. The ramifications of this moment will be felt for generations! And speaking of Skrulls: Whatever happened to the first Skrulls to cross paths with the FF? Find out here! Also featuring a massive trove of FF entries from the Official Handbook Of The Marvel Universe! Collecting Fantastic Four (1961) #251-257 and Annual #17, Avengers (1963) #233 and Thing (1983) #2.
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The Marvel Masterworks reach the epic finale of legendary writer Roger Stern's DOCTOR STRANGE run! He's joined by Paul Smith and Dan Green and a host of top guest-artists all of whom add their beautifully-crafted visuals to the magical milieu. These master storytellers will introduce Dr. Stephen Strange to some of his toughest challenges yet: Dracula is in pursuit of the mythical book of demonic power - the Darkhold! Scarlet Witch, Monica Rambeau, Blade and Hannibal King join forces with Doctor Strange to keep it from the Lord of the Vampires! Then, the curse of the Ebony Blade has driven the Black Knight mad.Can Doc Strange pull him back from the brink? Plus: Clea wages war to end Umar's reign over the Dark Dimension! Collecting Doctor Strange (1974) #58-73.
One of the most offbeat storylines of the '70s is completed: At lastthe Omega Saga! Then, prepare for the return of the original Defenders! Hulk, Doctor Strange and Sub-Mariner journey to Tunnelworld, a secret realm ravaged by war. Led by the winged Aeroika, the trio prepares for battle against the Unnamable - but one of their own has already been compromised! Meanwhile, the ladies of the Defenders have things handled with Fem-Force and Mutant Force - until the Mandrill makes the scene! Nighthawk is in trouble with the FBI, while Patsy Walker's life is turned upside down by tragedy. Plus: Atlanteans have stolen Wakandan tech, and Black Panther is not going to put up with that! It's Namor vs. T'Challa in a battle royal! Collecting Defenders (1972) #76-91 and Tales to Astonish (1979) #13.
The God of Thunder needs all the help he can get against the Bi-Beast. Enter: Iron Man! Then, it's a Man-Beast/Man-Thing showdown with Thor in the middle - while Loki conspires to pit his adopted brother against the stone men of Easter Island and the great dragon Fafnir! As if that's not drama enough, Thor faces a gauntlet of foes in Zaniac, the Dark Man and the Scarlet Scarab, plus a one-on-one showdown with Darkoth - with Mephisto lurking in the background! And who are Grult and the Menagerie of Rimthursar? This Masterworks edition also includes a double-sized Annual extravaganza pitting Thor and the gods against the Demogorge and "Sea of Destiny," a tale beautifully rendered by master illustrator John Bolton. Collecting Thor (1966) #315-327 and Annual #10 and material from Bizarre Adventures #32.
Dazzler returns to the top of the Masterworks charts in her third volume! Family secrets explode in Alison Blaire's life: No sooner does her half sister, Lois London, arrive than Dazzler finds herself on the run as a fugitive accused of murder while trying to stay one step ahead of a vengeful Rogue! Dazzler is bent on staying out of the super hero game - but she still winds up in Attilan, where she must team up with the Inhumans against Blackout and Moonstone! Things are much calmer on the fashion runway when Alison joins Millie the Model's agency - that is, until Chili Storm shows up! This volume concludes with the graphic novel Dazzler: The Movie, guest-starring the X-Men! And don't miss Bill Sienkiewicz's painted cover art! Collecting Dazzler #26-34 and Marvel Graphic Novel #12: Dazzler - The Movie.
In the 1980s, every series touched by Roger Stern turned to gold. His tenure on The Avengers proves that-and it begins here! First, Monica Rambeau takes her place alongside Earth's Mightiest, just in time to witness the trial of Hank Pym. Then, Egghead rears his evil head, pushing Pym to the edge. The Avengers also welcome another new member, Thanos' fun-loving brother Starfox! Stern strengthens the Avengers position as the lynchpin Marvel heroes with an Annual adventure to the Inhumans' refuge on the moon and a Fantastic Four crossover drawn by John Byrne. The startling aftermath will change the Vision forever. Plus: Doctor Strange and the Scarlet Witch seek the dark power of the Book of the Darkhold! Collecting The Avengers (1963) #227-235, Annual (1967) #12, The Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #16, Doctor Strange (1974) #60 and The Fantastic Four (1961) #256 and material from #257.
Roger Stern's seminal writing run concludes, and Bill Mantlo returns for a fan-favorite second stint! After a run-in with the Jack O'Lantern, Spider-Man must protect Marla Madison noted scientist and J. Jonah Jameson's one true love from the deadly Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Ringer menaces Spidey's world in a tale drawn by John Byrne, setting up a double-sized issue featuring Stern's retelling of Spider-Man's origin! Then, Mantlo pits Spidey against a cavalcade of his deadliest rogues: Kraven, Electro and the Molten Man! And in one of the most timeless tales in SPECTACULAR history, teen-runaways-turned-heroes Cloak and Dagger make their debut! Plus: An Annual that takes Spidey to the "Dark Side of the Moon" with Man-Wolf! Collecting Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #56-66 and Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #3.
Born on the night of a full moon, Marvel's most fearsome horror hero debuts! He may be Jack Russell by day - but when darkness falls, he becomes the Werewolf by Night! Immigrated from Eastern Europe as a small child, 18-year-old Russell soon finds out the
Combining a cosmic scope with a heartfelt, earthbound humanism, John Byrne's run on FANTASTIC FOUR remains a high point in Marvel history. The Marvel Masterworks continues its collection of that epic era, pitting the FF against Terrax the Terrible, former herald of Galactus - now in the thrall of Doctor Doom! Then, Reed Richards finds himself on trial in a Shi'ar courtroom for the crime of rescuing Galactus! The Torch and Thing take on the Mole Man, the Beyonder comethand welcome to the FF, She-Hulk! Plus: In one of the FF's most emotional stories, a desperate Reed and Sue place the fate of their unborn child in the hands of Otto Octavius! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #258-268, ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #4 and THING (1983) #10 - plus material from FANTASTIC FOUR SPECIAL EDITION #1, THING (1983) #7 and MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #15. Rated T
America's favorite demon-biker is back with a whole new set of Masterworks-worthy tales! The first half of Michael Fleisher and Don Perlin's iconic run is collected here, and they make sure there's no rest for the road-weary Johnny Blaze. And when the Ghost Rider rears his fiery skull, a death-worshiping biker cult, a crazed nuclear scientist ready for meltdown and the soul-stealing Crimson Mage will pay for their transgressions! Then, Blaze enters into a feud with Flagg Fargo for bragging rights as America's premier stunt cyclist. Both the mortal and demon side of the Ghost Rider have a long road ahead - and it reaches its end with issue #50 and a time-traveling team-up with the original Western Ghost Rider! Collecting Ghost Rider (1973) #36-50. [(W) Michael Fleisher (A) Don Perlin; Carmine Infantino (CA) Bob Budiansky]
Dracula's reign of terror continues, brought to you by the fan-favorite creative team of Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan and Tom Palmer! While being pursued by Frank Drake, Rachel Van Helsing and Taj Nital, the King of the Vampires draws attention from other parties - including Jack Russell, the Werewolf by Night! What unexpected role has Dracula played in the family history of Marvel's most famous werewolf? And it's not just vampire hunters that Dracula must worry about in his pursuit of power: The Count has his hands full with other members of his bloodthirsty brethren, not to mention the inimitable super villain Doctor Sun! Also featuring the dire secrets of the Darkhold and the origin of Blade: Vampire Hunter! Collecting Tomb of Dracula (1972) #12-22, Werewolf By Night (1972) #15, Giant-Size Spider-Man #1 and material from Dracula Lives #4 and #6. [(W) Marv Wolfman; Marvel Various (A) Gene Colan; Marvel Various (CA) Gil Kane]
The hall of fame creative trio of Michelinie, Layton and Romita Jr. concludes its classic tenure with a run of stories that pushes the Armored Avenger to his limits! Tony Stark isn't the only one constantly upgrading his tech when Whiplash returns with a fearsome set of augmented powers and a new codename: Blacklash! Then Ant-Man takes his I.T. role at Stark International to super-heroic lengths! And what happens when Doctor Doom and Iron Man travel back in time to the era of King Arthur's Camelot? These two armored titans square off in "Doomquest!" Plus: The Living Laser, the Mauler and the Unicorn return to menace our man Stark. And wait until you see Iron Man's awesome new stealth armor! Collecting Iron Man (1968) #145-157.
The rumors are true! Spider-Man came out swinging in 1984 in a new black costume that rocked the comics industry and changed the way Marvel viewed its most famous iconography! The Marvel Masterworks launches into this historic era of Spidey history with a collection that showcases top-shelf work from the creative team of Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. They ask: Who is the Rose, and why has he picked Spidey as his target? Then the Red Ghost and Jack O'Lantern return, while the Puma makes his debut! Meanwhile, the Hobgoblin goes on the hunt for Norman Osborn's most dreaded secrets - and has Liz and MJ square in his sights! Plus: Stan Lee returns to script a double-sized Annual showdown with the Scorpion! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #252-262 and Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #18.
Publishing magnate Rupert Dockery wants to expand his media empire. To do so will require putting Spider-Woman in her place, but Jessica Drew is not the kind to surrender easily to the machinations of a corporatist like Dockery! Striking an unlikely alliance with the Enforcer may be Spider-Woman's only way to beat back Dockery and save her best friend's life. The saga winds up with the arrival of Werewolf by Night and the stunning debut of the Hornet! Then, in the midst of his UNCANNY X-MEN glory, Chris Claremont takes over as writer - and he brings the X-Men with him! Jessica must team with Xavier's mutants to take on the unstoppable Juggernaut! Plus: Siryn's first appearance and another classic team-up with Spider-Man! Collecting Spider-Woman (1978) #26-38.
The Marvel Masterworks series unveils more gems from the Hidden Jungle with a third volume devoted to Ka-Zar and that lovable little furball, Zabu! The creative team of Gerry Conway and John Buscema turn out top-notch jungle action with a run of stories in their run from the full-color Ka-Zar comic: Zabu is taken captive by the evil priest Sandratha to be used as a sacrifice for an ancient ritual! Ka-Zar also takes on the beast-god of the lost river and a dinosaur hunter! Plus: You haven't seen Ka-Zar until you've seen him in John Buscema's lushly illustrated-never before reprinted-adventures from Savage Tales! Also featuring team-up tales co-starring Shanna the She-Devil and two Shanna solo stories! Collecting Ka-Zar (1974) #6-9 and material from Savage Tales (1971) #5-11.
Marc Silvestri's uncanny legacy as an X-Men artist begins here! The artist who would define a new era of mutant drama kicks things off with the X-Men vs. Avengers limited series, in which Magneto is summoned to trial for crimes against humanity. Can the Avengers bring him to justice? And why are the X-Men standing in their way? Next, Alan Davis draws an epic Annual introducing the alien force named Horde! Then, Silvestri joins with mutant maestro Chris Claremont for a run of legendary stories - including the iconic "Fall of the Mutants," which changed everything for the X-Men. In a major status quo change for the series, the X-Men relocate to Australia - where they take on the cyborg Reavers! Collecting Uncanny X-Men (1981) #220-231, X-Men Annual (1970) #11, X-Men vs. Avengers #1-4 and material from Best of Marvel Comics.
Dazzler, that's a wrap! The icon of the '80s finishes her tour with the Marvel Masterworks in the conclusion of her original series! Alison Blaire took her last solo bow in 1986, but while Madonna was notching #1 singles, Dazzler was getting chased through sewers by super villains. Being the hardest-working mutant in show business isn't as glamorous as you'd think! And with a prejudiced world now fully aware of her mutant status, Dazzler's singing career is at a standstill. She desperately tries to find her place as she faces the cosmic Beyonder, battles her future X-Men teammates, romances the Beast and tries her hand atroller derby?! Hey, it was the '80s! Featuring early work from indie legend Paul Chadwick! Collecting Dazzler #35-42, Beauty and the Beast #1-4, Secret Wars II #4 and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #38.
The Marvel Masterworks caps off Frank Miller's early '80s writer/artist run on DAREDEVIL with a volume that stands tall with the best comics of all time! In the aftermath of Elektra's death, Matt Murdock is at a crossroads - obsessed with the idea she might not really be dead. Can he pull it together in time to stop the Kingpin's criminal machinations and bring justice to Bullseye? Enter Black Widow to help the man she once loved more than any other - but she finds far more than she ever bargained for as the duo steps into the midst of a duel between the Hand and the Chaste to resurrect Elektra! Collecting Daredevil (1964) #182-191, and material from Elektra Saga #1-4 and The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1983).
Roger Stern's run of Avengers excellence continues! First, Spider-Man is short on cash - and an Avengers salary is just the ticket to fix his finances! Then, it's pandemonium at Project PEGASUS - and in the aftermath, Starfox connects the Vision to Titan's supercomputer, giving Vizh nearly unlimited power! Next, the team battles Morgan Le Fey in a struggle to save Spider-Woman's soul. Meanwhile, Hawkeye introduces his new bride, Mockingbird, to the Avengers - just in time to get whisked away to Battleworld along with most of the team! The Vision is left behind, but can he assemble an all-new Avengers roster? Plus: An Annual adventure by the creative dream team of Stern, Ditko and Byrne - and Mark Gruenwald's milestone Hawkeye limited series! Collecting Avengers (1963) #236-245 and Annual #13, and Hawkeye (1983) #1-4.
After the debut of a quiet little magazine called FANTASTIC FOUR and a relatively unknown teen hero named Spider-Man, Mighty Marvel decided to go out on a limb and put these two risky ideas together into a featuring starring - the Human Torch! And believe it or not, yes - even with that kind of pedigree - it was a sure-fire hit! Johnny Storm - the thrill-seeking, impulsive teen wonder of the Fantastic Four - set the world on fire in his scorchin' solo stories! Now, watch in wonder as the Torch goes to head-to-head against none other than Namor the Sub-Mariner, Spider-Man, Captain America, Paste-Pot Pete, the Wizard, the Sandman, the Living Bomb and more! If that ain't diagnosis teenage angst, then you can call me Freud! Collecting Strange Tales (1951) #101-117 and Annual #2. [(W) Various (A) Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers (CA) Richard Isanove]
Werewolf by Wolfman? That's right, the man born to write Werewolf By Night - Marv Wolfman - takes the reins of Marvel's moon-cursed monster in this Masterworks! Together with artists Gil Kane and Mike Ploog, he'll expand the mythos and mystery surrounding Jack Russell and his family's connection to the demonic Darkhold. Wolfman brings Dracula into the mix and introduces the mystifying Topaz, a woman who will soon have our hero's heart! Meanwhile, the Committee's schemes escalate as Mike Friedrich takes the podium and Don Perlin becomes series artist. They'll introduce another werewolf to vex (or perhaps aid?) Jack! Also featuring Werewolf vs. Werewoman as Greer Nelson becomes Tigra for the first time - and the debut of iconic series writer Doug Moench! Collecting Werewolf By Night (1972) #9-21, Tomb of Dracula (1972) #18, Giant-Size Creatures #1 and material from Monsters Unleashed (1973) #6-7.
Because you demanded it! Marvel Masterworks is proud to bring you the continuing adventures of Ant-Man - and not just one Ant-Man, either! Hank Pym's never-before-reprinted Marvel Feature series with the Wasp leads the way. Then comes Pym's former assistant, Bill Foster, who becomes an all-new Giant-Man under the codename Black Goliath! Bill's adventures continue into Champions, in a story featuring the power of the Infinity Gems. Next comes the debut of Scott Lang, the man who stole the mantle of Ant-Man - literally! With work by Marvel icons including John Byrne, P. Craig Russell, Roy Thomas, Ross Andru, Herb Trimpe and more, this Masterworks is as big on talent as it is on adventure! Collecting Marvel Feature (1971) #4-10, Power Man #24-25, Black Goliath #1-5, Champions (1975) #11-13, Marvel Premiere #47-48 and material from Iron Man (1968) #44.
Written by DON RICO & VARIOUS Penciled by WERNER ROTH with JIM MOONEY, JOHN BUSCEMA, GEORGE TUSKA, SYD SHORES & JIMMY INFANTINO Cover by CARL BURGOS LEOPARD-PRINT NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD! Beginning the complete collection of Atlas" action-packed 1950s jungle adventure comics, the Marvel Masterworks venture into the oh, so attractive heart of darkness to meet Lorna, the Jungle Queen! Her jungle-faring father mauled by a lion, the seventeen-year-old Lorna embraces her unexpected new home - becoming a fierce and stunning girl of the wild and the last word in jungle justice! Trained in the ways of the African wilderness by her mentor, M"Tuba, Lorna is joined by her ever-helpful monkey companion, Mikki, and the bold, two-fisted hunter, Greg Knight. From the murky Black Swamp to the Dead Lake, the pre-Code adventures of Lorna and her cast of characters find them pitted against vicious headhunters, voodoo priestesses, killer cavemen from the Lost City, and Agu the Giant-a gorilla that could give King Kong a run for his money! You"ll also enjoy the tale of two Lornas and stalk creatures both strange and fierce as Lorna uncovers all the mysteries of the jungle. With lush artwork by Werner Roth at his career best, forget it, this is a jungle adventure from which there's no coming back. Get ready to go wild with ATLAS ERA JUNGLE ADVENTURES MASTERWORKS! Collecting LORNA, THE JUNGLE QUEEN #1-5 & LORNA, THE JUNGLE GIRL #6-9 248 pages. /All Ages
In 1958, Stan Lee stood before the decimated Atlas line. Having gone from editor of a line of dozens of titles to just eight, Stan refocused his efforts on only biggest and best: enter TALES OF SUSPENSE! Anchored by the visual talents Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and Don Heck, this new big monster book became part of a creative revival that would change comics forever. Their twist-ending tales featuring Martians, killer robots and massive monsters were the very foundation for what would become Marvel's super-hero House of Ideas. So strap on your tin-foil hat, grab your ray gun, and get ready to dive into one of the most amazing eras of comics' history! Collecting Tales of Suspense (1959) #1-10. [(W/A) Various (CA) Richard Isanove]
The MARVEL MASTERWORKS are proud to present one of the most amazing titles and characters in the Marvel pantheon: Venus! Debuting in 1948, Venus would come to reflect the morphing genres and content of the comic-book industry like almost no other title, and across its run would present some of the most compelling stories of the era. From the beginning, the title featured the goddess of love, Venus, who leaves her immortal throne to seek love as a normal though stunningly beautiful mortal on Earth. Publisher Whitney Hammond turns her arrival on Earth into a media event and appoints her editor of his flagging magazine Beauty. Stories on the trials and tribulations of magazine publishing and men smitten by her beauty, however, soon gave way to mythological tales with a fantasy/adventure bent. Increasingly dark in tone, Venus' adventures began to feature scheming Olympian villains set to control, foil or destroy the Earthbound goddess' plans. Trips into the underworld ruled by the Atlas Era's Loki became the norm, and lush artwork by many of the period's top talents graced extended-length stories. Collected here for the first time, this rare fan-favorite title is a must-have for every Atlas aficionado! Collecting VENUS #1-9, LANA #4 and MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS #91.
Jack Kirby concludes his '70s Captain America tenure with adventures that only the King of the Marvel Age of Comics could create! It begins when the Falcon goes missing in an other-dimensional asylum - that's run by the inmates! The tale of the Night People and Agron the Unburied One is a tense sci-fi horror thriller unlike any other! Then comes The Swine, a storyline packed with iconic moments: the debut of Arnim Zola, the return of the Red Skull and Nazi X - the android with Hitler's brain! Plus: An Annual exploit where Cap takes on Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! When it's all wrapped up in the incomparable power of Kirby's art, you know these are Marvel Masterworks! Collecting Captain America (1968) #201-214 and Annual #4.
J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck made CAPTAIN AMERICA their own in a celebrated three-year creative collaboration! Theirs is one of the Star-Spangled Avenger's greatest eras - and it begins when a Captain America movie causes Cap to cross paths with a new Nomad, the Ameridroid and the Red Skull! Next, the American Dream comes under assault by an enigmatic force - and in a two-part tale guest-starring Spider-Man, the cyborg S.U.L.T.A.N. sets his sights on Washington, DC! Finally, the Defenders join up with Cap to stop the psychopathic physicist August Masters from embroiling America in a war with the Soviet Union! Plus: Veteran Cap artist Gene Colan returns for a double-sized Annual pitting Steve Rogers against the Constrictor and Samson Scythe! Collecting Captain America (1968) #261-269 and Annual #5, and Defenders (1972) #106.
The Marvel Masterworks once again presents Captain Marvel - and this volume completes his adventures! From the epic Battle of Titan to the all-time classic Death of Captain Marvel, you can now experience every page of Mar-Vell's cosmic quest in painstakingly restored hardcover editions. The action begins with a plan set in motion by Thanos's death: the worldwide computer ISAAC has taken control of Titan in Thanos's name! To overcome this deadly threat, Captain Marvel and Drax the Destroyer must fight a war on two fronts that spans the entire solar system. Art turns by Steve Ditko and Frank Miller, plus a rare tale held over for years, set the stage for Jim Starlin's touching farewell to Mar-Vell. Collecting Captain Marvel (1968) #58-62, Marvel Spotlight (1979) #1-4 and #8, Marvel Graphic Novel #1 and material from Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) #3.
Daredevil teams up with not one but two stunning women of Marvel when Black Widow and Shanna the She-Devil join the battle against Black Spectre! Together, the three heroes must uncover the secret leaders of an organization bent on bringing the United States to its knees. It's a massive saga that will pull in heroes from across the Marvel Universe, including Moondragon and the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing - culminating in a battle royale on the White House lawn! Classic villains like Gladiator and Owl abound, and new enemies emerge when Death-Stalker hatches a plan that brings Man-Thing into the fray! Add in a return to Fogwell's Gym, where it all began, and what we have in store are true Marvel Masterworks! Collecting Daredevil (1964) #108-119 and Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #3.
The Man Without Fear's life is about to change forever. Bullseye is coming. The countdown begins when Daredevil, Black Widow and Nick Fury unite to battle a renewed Hydra. In the aftermath, Black Widow leaves and a new love interest, Heather Glenn, enters, but Matt Murdock's growing obsession with his life as Daredevil puts their budding relationship at risk. The drama continues with Death-Stalker, the Torpedo, a destructive day in court for Man-Bull and the opening of Murdock and Nelson's storefront law practice. Last, but certainly not least: Marv Wolfman, Bob Brown and iconic Daredevil inker/finisher Klaus Janson unleash one of comics' most iconic adversaries. It's the first appearance of Bullseye, the madman with perfect aim and no mercy.Collecting Daredevil (1964) #120-132 and material from F.O.O.M. (1973) #13.
Matt Murdock may be the Marvel Universe's most famous lawyer, but when the Jester frames Daredevil for murder, the verdict is guilty - and the sentence is death! With New York City turned against him, President Ford calling citizens to take up arms against super heroes and a noose around his neck, how will DD get out of this one? Then, Karen Page's disappearance sends Daredevil to Los Angeles in a crossover adventure with Ghost Rider penciled by John Byrne! And as Matt's romance with Heather Glenn continues to grow, his investigation into her father's business draws disturbing conclusions! Plus Torpedo's return, a Daredevil/Black Panther/Sub-Mariner team-up, the Gladiator and Beetle's attack on Grand Central Stationâ¦and the one and only Bullseye! Collecting Daredevil (1964) #133-143 and Annual #4, Ghost Rider (1973) #20, Marvel Premiere #39-40 and material from Ghost Rider (1973) #19.
One of the most influential runs in not just Marvel history, but all of comics history begins with the arrival of Frank Miller as the creative force behind DAREDEVIL! Miller remade the mythos of the Man Without Fear, first illustrating Roger McKenzie's scripts with art partner Klaus Janson, then taking over as both writer and artist. Miller grinds the grit of New York City's streets into every page, blending super heroics with the dark tone of noir crime thrillers. DD squares off against Doctor Octopus, the Hulk, Gladiator and the psychotic side of Bullseye before Miller introduces a new icon: the assassin Elektra! And her tempestuous relationship with Matt Murdock will form the unforgettable backdrop to DD's war against the Kingpin! Collecting Daredevil (1964) #159-172 and material from Bizarre Adventures #25.
Dazzler stormed to the top of the charts with her debut! Now she's back with more sights and sounds from the early '80s! The Women of Marvel join together as She-Hulk and Spider-Woman stand by the Dazzler's side to fight the good fight - but soon the X-Men's Angel flies into Dazzler's life, sweeping her off her feet and into the air. Can romance bloom between two of Marvel's most exciting mutants? But love will have to take a backseat when the Sisterhood of Evil Mutants show up to put Dazzler in her place: Mystique, Destiny and - in some of her earliest key appearances - Rogue! All this, plus appearances by the Fantastic Four, Power Man and Iron Fist, and a What If? rarity! Collecting Dazzler #14-25 and material from What If? (1977) #33.
Celebrated writer Chris Claremont turns his magic toward the Master of the Mystic Arts: Doctor Strange! Joined by artistic icon Gene Colan, there's no doubt the Doctor is in! Together, these creative giants return Baron Mordo to the fore, arming him with the occult secrets of the Vatican and testing Doctor Strange's mystic might. Then, the Shadowqueen captures Wong, and Clea and Strange must traverse dimensions and battle the demonic N'Garai to save him! Also featuring a Claremont/Marshall Rogers masterpiece; an alternate world where Doctor Strange is a disciple of the Dread Dormammu; and the 1980 all-Doctor Strange Marvel Comics Calendar, illustrated by an amazing array of top artists from Frank Miller to John Byrne! Collecting Doctor Strange (1974) #38-45, Man-Thing (1979) #4, What If? (1977) #18, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #5, and Marvel Comics Calendar 1980.
This Halloween, the Marvel Masterworks cast an enticing spell with the newest volume of Doctor Strange! All-time great writer Roger Stern joins a host of the best artists ever to draw the Master of the Mystic Arts. The result? Pure magic. The tales in store feature the return of classic enemies such as Nightmare, Baron Mordo and Dormammu; introduce Morgana Blessing; team Stephen Strange with Brother Voodoo; draw Clea into a war for the Dark Dimension; and send Strange back in time - both to ancient Egypt alongside the Fantastic Four and to World War II with Nick Fury! Painstakingly restored and packed with extras galore, this amazing tome honors one of greatest eras in Doctor Strange's history. Collecting Doctor Strange (1974) #47-57, plus material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #6, Crazy Magazine #88 and the 1983 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe.
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 13 HC - Description: Written by ROY THOMAS & GERRY CONWAY Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA with ROSS ANDRU & RAMONA FRADON Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA The MARVEL MASTERWORKS march on with the next collection of incomparable FANTASTIC FOUR adventures! When the Human Torch skips out for the Inhumans' hidden city and his girl Crystal, he doesn't find the reception he planned for when Quicksilver greets him. Meanwhile, the Frightful Four launch a surprise attack with their newest member - Thundra - that pushes Reed and Sue to the breaking point. Once the dust settles, the FF will be one fewer - because the Invisible Girl has quit! Of course, we wouldn't have the makings of an FF/Inhumans epic if Maximus the Mad didn't rear his head and make a power play for the Inhuman throne. By the time all is said and done, the Human Torch will be sporting a fiery new costume, and the Inhuman Queen Medusa will be the FF's newest member. And that's just for starters! Ahead of you are classic battles between the Thing and Thundra; the return of the towering Dragon Man and Gideon; the world's creepiest babysitter, Agatha Harkness; a bizarre trip back to the "50s courtesy of the Shaper of Worlds; and a reunion with Wyatt Wingfoot in a fight against one of the FF's oldest enemies, the Miracle Man! To top it off, we're also including a trip to the Negative Zone and the origin of its truly evil inhabitant, Annihilus. The villain's plan to harness the enormous powers in Franklin Richards will devastate the FF in a story that changed the Marvel Universe forevermore! So don't hesitate: Celebrate 50 years of FANTASTIC FOUR - the World's Greatest Comic Magazine - and reserve your copy today! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #129-141. 288 pages. /All Ages 288 pages. Rated: All Ages
You've been conscripted into the Golden Age in all its glory with ALL-WINNERS COMICS! Captain America stops a plot against General Douglas MacArthur! The Human Torch foils a plan to freeze the English Channel! The Destroyer fights the forces of the Devil himself! Plus: the Sub-Mariner, the Whizzer and more! With such wartime villains as the Stone-Man Slayer, Doctor Togu the Vampire, the Mock Mikado and Doctor Crime - and little-known characters like the Black Avenger, Raffles the Cracksman and Slow Motion Jones - there's no way you can lose with this spectacular collection of Golden Age tales! Collecting All-Winners Comics (1941) #5-8.
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE ALL WINNERS VOL. 04 HC - Description: Written by BILL FINGER, OTTO BINDER & VARIOUS Penciled by SYD SHORES, AL AVISON, CARL PFEUFER, VINCE ALASCIA & VARIOUS Cover by SYD SHORES Combating everyone from World War II Axis armies to voodoo priestesses and atomic saboteurs, the super heroes of the Golden Age engaged in adventures wilder than any other. And in the pages of ALL-WINNERS COMICS, the solo adventures of Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, the Human Torch and their cohorts were worth every thin dime. Of course, Marvel's greatest Golden Age heroes had already been together in one book, but there was one winning concept that hadn't been explored - a team-up! Now, at last, the fantastic tales that brought together Captain America, Bucky, the Human Torch, Toro, the Sub-Mariner, Miss America and the Whizzer as Marvel's first super-hero team - the All-Winners Squad - are presented complete and painstakingly restored for the first time! Joining forces, these seven heroes appeared in two amazing book-length adventures in which they raced to solve the perplexing riddle of Isbisa, and journeyed across the globe and back in a fierce fight with Madame Death and the Future Man! Also including the one-issue relaunch of ALL-WINNERS featuring the beautiful Blonde Phantom, this volume proudly completes your collection - making us winners one and all! Collecting ALL-WINNERS COMICS (1941) #15-19 and #21, and ALL-WINNERS COMICS (1948) #1. 312 pages. /All Ages 312 pages. Rated: All Ages
Written by STAN LEE & VARIOUS Penciled by AL AVISON & DON RICO with JIMMY THOMPSON,?CARL PFEUFER & VARIOUS Cover by AL AVISON The never-before-reprinted adventures of Captain America's Golden Age exploits continue with four more amazing 64-page issues! There's action aplenty with menacing monsters; sub-earth horrors; super villains out for revenge; and, of course, more than just a few of Cap's World War II Axis enemies gettin" a red-white-and-blue sock in the kisser! You'll see Cap and Bucky grapple with Killer Kole, the reanimated murderer; battle the lovely and lethal Queen Medusa, ruler of towering sub-earth monster worms; go ten frames against the fifth column's bowling alley of death; contend with the return of the super villains the Black Talon and the Black Toad; and fight crocodile-men. And in a special story written by Stan Lee, the dire threat of the Nazi is spelled out in no uncertain terms. To top it off, Cap's tales are backed up by the Human Torch; the Sub-Mariner; Fighting Yank; and Roddy Colt, the war-bond-promoting boy hero also known as the Secret Stamp. Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #17-20. 280 pages. /All Ages
Written by GEORGE KAPITAN, JOHN COMPTON & MORE Penciled by JACK KIRBY, JOE SIMON, BILL EVERETT, CARL BURGOS, BEN THOMPSON, STEVE DAHLMAN, GEORGE KLEIN, HARRY SAHLE, LARRY ANTONETTE, ED ROBBINS, MAURICE GUTWIRTH, HARRY DOUGLAS, HENRY FLETCHER, FRED SCHWAB, BUD SAGENDORF, FRANK PRETSCH, FRANK BORTH & MORE Cover by JACK KIRBY There's no age like the Golden Age! Timely Comics" second, sensational comic book series started off with an eclectic array of heroes and artistic talents that mixed pulp rawness with the exploding energy of the comic book medium. Now, with a fix on the new field, DARING MYSTERY COMICS brings in the big guns and lets loose! Featuring a who's who of Golden Age talent, these stories are a rollicking ride through the frenetic era that gave birth to America's greatest fictional creation, the super hero. Joe Simon and Jack Kirby bring you the original Marvel Boy, the 31st century space opera of Captain Daring, and the Fiery Mask. Bill Everett, master of the maritime hero, creates The Fin-Robin Hood of the Seas. Carl Burgos's Thunderer debuts as the powerhouse of justice. Ben Thompson unleashes the Blue Diamond, bullet-proof man. Harry Sahle introduces the super heroine Silver Scorpion. And Citizen V battles his way across war-torn Europe for victory! Also featuring Dynaman, Trojak the Tiger Man, K-4 and His Sky Devils, Monako Prince of Magic, Marvex the Super Robot, Breeze Barton, Stuporman, the Flying Flame and Mr. Million, DARING MYSTERY COMICS is a cornucopia of action and adventure! Collecting DARING MYSTERY COMICS #5-8 280 pages. /All Ages
The Marvel Masterworks proudly present the debut of the Human Torch, that fiery chart-topper of the Golden Age, in his own comic series! Leaping from the pages of MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS, the Torch was hotter than hotcakes in 1940. And now you can experience his series from the very beginning, which just so happens to be issue #2! Starting off with the first appearance of Torch's kid sidekick, Toro the Flaming Kid, Carl Burgos and company present page after page of action and adventure in incomparable 64-page, jam-packed issues. See the Torch and Toro fight side by-side with Bill Everett's Sub-Mariner as he once again terrorizes New York City! Also featuring the adventures of Microman, Mantor the Magician, the Fiery Mask and the Patriot! Collecting Human Torch (1940) #2-5A. [(W/A) Various (CA) Gil Kane]
Written by VARIOUS Penciled by HARRY SAHLE, AL GABRIELE, CARL PFEUFER, ED ROBBINS, BASIL WOLVERTON, RAY HOULIHAN, LARRY ANTONETTE & ART GATES Cover by ALEX SCHOMBURG From the heart of the Golden Age of Comics, the white-hot hero of the decade, the Human Torch, comes burning at you with another exciting quartet of never before reprinted comic adventures! Between keeping America safe on the homefront and fighting the Axis powers abroad, the Torch and his kid sidekick Toro have their work cut out for them. They"ll face Nazi rockets, Gestapo madmen, fifth columnists and more as they fight the good fight for the U.S.A. The action really gets going in the massive, 45-page "Death Dance of the Atlantic" when the Torch and Toro find the Sub-Mariner manning a Nazi U-boat. It's an action-packed dash to capture comics" most tempestuous sometimes-hero and decode the Axis" secret signal system, told in the manner that made Marvel great. Backed up by solo Sub-Mariner tales, along with the boy adventurer Jimmy Jupiter and humor shorts by the likes of Basil Wolverton, every issue is a cornucopia from Marvel's early years. Dig into the Golden Age and dig into history! Collecting HUMAN TORCH #9-12. 264 pages. /All Ages.
It's no mystery why MARVEL COMICS took the four-color hero world by storm - it featured some of the greatest characters and creators of comics' Golden Age! And today you can experience the stories that founded Marvel as the Golden Age Marvel Masterworks march on. In our second volume, the Human Torch joins the police force, the Sub-Mariner is put on trial - and gets the electric chair! - the Angel takes on the mob, Ka-Zar defends his jungle kingdom, and Electro and Professor Zog continue their wild adventures. You'll also see history made when the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner cross over into each other's series for comics' first hero vs. hero battle! Collecting Marvel Mystery Comics #5-8. [(W) Bob Davis, Various (A) Various (CA) Alex Schomburg]
The wait is over, and the stage is set. It's fire vs. water in the most famous battle of comics' Golden Age! Breaking new ground like none other, MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS, the flagship title of Marvel's earliest days, started a craze that defines super-hero comic books to this day. With hero pitted against hero in a fight to the finish, you'd better place those bets and settle into your seats. 'Cause it's the final round of the Human Torch vs. the Sub-Mariner! Headlined by the lavish, manic and truly amazing Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett and the high-flying Human Torch by Carl Burgos, MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS is a bona-fide treasure trove of Golden Age action and adventure. The awesome and idiosyncratic Steve Dahlman brings you Electro, the Marvel of the Age, the monster-stomping robot featured today in THE TWELVE, while Paul Gustavson's Angel woos damsels in distress and battles the undead evils of the subterranean realm, and the jungle adventurer, Ka-Zar the Great, protects the Belgian Congo from the threats of the outside world. Also featuring the wild Western tales of the Masked Raider, boy-adventurer Terry Vance and a host of four-color companions -- each painstakingly restored to provide you with the best experience of these truly classic tales. Collecting MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS #9-12. [Written by John Compton, Stockbridge Winslow, Ray Gill & Various / Penciled by Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Paul Gustavson, Steve Dahlman, Ben Thompson, Al Anders, Irwin Hasen & Bob Oskner / Cover by Alex Schomburg]
And now the flagship title of Marvel's Golden Age REALLY heats up! From day one Marvel Comics brought you Carl Burgos' blazing Human Torch and Bill Everett's undersea powerhouse Sub-Mariner, but two of the Golden Age's most thrilling characters just wasn't enough for MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS-Enter, the Vision! Created by Timely's titanic team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, the Vision, burst into the Earthly world via Professor Enoch Mason's dimension smasher and brought to MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS an eerie crime-noir serial that sealed the comic's place at the very top of the Golden Age's greatest! Joined by the crime-fighting Angel, boy-adventurer Terry Vance, the caterwauling science fiction tales of Electro, and Ka-Zar's jungle action, there's no comparison for variety and excitement, so celebrate Marvel's 70th anniversary and reserve your copy today! Collecting MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS #13-16. [Written by Joe Simon, Ray Gill, Andrew Mcwhiney & Various / Penciled by Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, Paul Gustavson, Steve Dahlman, Bob Oksner & Ben Thompson / Cover by Alex Schomburg]
Written by STAN LEE, JOE SIMON, RAY GILL & VARIOUS Penciled by CARL BURGOS, BILL EVERETT, JACK KIRBY, PAUL GUSTAVSON, BEN THOMPSON, BOB OKSNER, AL GABRIELE, SID GREENE & VARIOUS Cover by ALEX SCHOMBURG The series that made Marvel the biggest name in comics continues its heralded run in the MARVEL MASTERWORKS! Headlined by the hottest hero of the Golden Age, the Human Torch, and the anti-hero with a temper just as fiery, Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner, MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS presents a collection of stories that defined the medium! Torn from the turbulent headlines of 1941 America, each tale crackles with the tension of a nation on the brink of war - and there's no doubt these heroes were ready to fight! And arriving on the scene to prove it is Jeffrey Mace, a.k.a. the Patriot, making his MARVEL MYSTERY debut! Of course, each 64-page issue is also jam-packed with the adventures of Ka-Zar, protecting his jungle domain from Nazi invaders; school-boy sleuth Terry Vance and his monkey compatriot, Dr. Watson, solving mind-boggling mysteries; other-dimensional hero the Vision, fighting the weirdest menaces imaginable; and the gritty Angel, battling evil from gangsters to ghosts! Collecting MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS #21-24. 280 PGS/All Ages
Collecting SUB-MARINER COMICS #1-4. [(W/A) Various (CA) Alex Schomburg]
Get ready for more and more unusual, exciting, different and terrific adventures on land, in air and on sea! Tales of action, mystery and thrills with death and danger on every page. Marvel proudly presents more Golden Age goodness, collecting issues #5-8 of SUB-MARINER COMICS from 1942. Sub-Mariner faces off against "Piracy at the Ocean's Bottom." "Smashes an Uprising at Manilla,"and "Fights the Periscope Peril" in more wartime action while the Angel tackles a "Genius for Murder" and "The Firing Squad!" Plus, "Pop's Whoppers" and "Tubby and Tack." This hardcover collection remasters and restores these early adventures, some reprinted for the very first time! [Bill Everett, Carl Pfeufer, Al Gabriele, Kermit Jaediker, Gustav Schrotter, Mickey Spillane, Art Gates & Ray Houlihan / Cover Alex Schomburg]
Written by VARIOUS Penciled by SYD SHORES, VINCE ALASCIA, ALEX SCHOMBURG, MIKE SEKOWSKY, BASIL WOLVERTON, CHIC STONE & VARIOUS Cover by ALEX SCHOMBURG Hot on the heels of the explosion of star-spangled super heroes, U.S.A. COMICS presented a wild and wooly selection of patriotic characters fighting for the Red, White and Blue. From the Victory Boys and the American Avenger to wilder heroes like Roko the Amazing, the Blue Blaze and the Fighting Hobo, U.S.A. was a comics magazine bursting at the seams with crazy concepts. But with the Second World War raging, it became clear there was only one hero who could headline a book titled U.S.A.: Captain America! Backed up by the Destroyer, Marvel Boy and the Whizzer - as well as the adventures of regular joes like Sergeant Dix and Jeep Jones, and true tales of WWII - U.S.A. COMICS was the perfect dose of four-color excitement for the American G.I.! Sporting some of the most famous covers of comics' Golden Age, the early Captain America issues of U.S.A. are some of the rarest Marvel comics of all time, and they're collected here for the first time ever! Collecting U.S.A. COMICS #5-8.
Marvel proudly presents more Golden Age goodness, collecting issues #1-4 of USA COMICS from 1941. The Defender! Major Liberty! Rockman! Rusty! The original Young Avenger! The origins of the Whizzer, Jack Frost and the Vagabond! Captain Terror turns back a deadly Nazi undersea invasion! Stan "The Man" himself chronicles the historic first meeting of the USA heroes! This hardcover collection remasters and restores these early adventures, some reprinted for the very first time! [Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Charles Nicholas, Al Avison, Phil Sturm, Syd Shores, Stan Lee, Basil Wolverton, Mike Roy, Frank Giacoia, Al Eadeh, Ed Winiarski, George Klein, Mike Sekowsky & Al Gabriele Cover By Jack Kirby & Joe Simon]
Hot dog! It's a treat, the swingin' '60s solo adventures of the Human Torch come to cacophonous conclusion in this much-demanded Masterworks milestone! Written by the one-and-only sultan of the Silver Age, Stan Lee, and illustrated by the Bullen's professor of penciling, Darlin' Dick Ayers, these tales of the Torch (and his odd-couple partner, the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing) are bona fide and certified cover-to-cover fun! Join in as the Torch tests his mettle against the Wizard, the riotous Rabble Rouser and Plantman. Then, place your bets in the battle of fire and ice between Johnny Storm and the X-Men's Iceman, illustrated by Jack Kirby! After that we waste no time because it's team-up time. The Thing joins the show and wastes no time getting down to clobberin' time vs. Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, Paste-Pot Pete, the Beetle (not those Beatles, they come later), the Mad Thinker and the Puppet Master. And before we close it all down comes...the Watcher! Guest-staring the Amazing Spider-Man, the X-Men, four guys named John, Paul, George and Ringo, and if that doesn't sell you on it, then I've got five words that will: "Thing in a Beatle wig." That's it! We stuck a fork in ya. So reserve that copy today, True Believer! Collecting STRANGE TALES #118-134. [Written by Stan Lee & Larry Ivie / Penciled by Dick Ayers, Bob Powell, Carl Burgos & Jack Kirby / Cover by Jack Kirby]
It is the year 2018. The Martian invasion of Earth has left our world shattered and its population enslaved. Into this post-apocalyptic nightmare comes Killraven, a man obsessed with his mission: to free Earth! Don McGregor and P. Craig Russell took on Killraven's quest, and together they crafted some of the most compelling and nuanced comic-art masterpieces of the era. Their hero and his band of Freemen rebels strive, grow, battle and love with a humanity that's as touching as it is exciting. And now, the complete Killraven sci-fi action opus is collected in this incomparable Marvel Masterworks - beautifully restored and featuring an amazing selection of behind-the-scenes material! Collecting Amazing Adventures (1970) #18-39 and Marvel Graphic Novel #7.
Marvel's bulletproof man is back! The Marvel Masterworks proudly present the evolution of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, into his new identity: Power Man! It's a series of iconic Cage classics featuring the debut of Cottonmouth, Cage's evolving relationship with Claire Temple and action galore! Cage goes toe-to-toe with Iron Man, battles the villainous Power Man for the right to the name, and hits the road to uncover the secrets of Security City. Also featuring the first appearances of Bill Foster as Giant-Manand the one and only Piranha Jones! With stories and art by comic-book greats - Wein, Isabella, McGregor, Tuska, Wilson, Pérez and more - these are the stories that defined the Marvel and Netflix icon for an entire generation of fans! Collecting Power Man #17-31.
Whether it's heroes looking to team up or villains trying to test their mettle, everybody loves an adventure with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! And we have no doubt you'll love the adventures this volume has in store. With Luke Cage, the Thing fights the giant monster Braggadoom! With Iron Man, he encounters the mythical hero Prester John! With the Golem, Son of Satan and the Scarecrow, murderous demons are conjured! With Morbius, it's the return of the Living Eraser; with Ka-Zar, he lays a knuckle sandwich on a T. rex; with Spider-Man, it's a MTIO/MTU crossover classic - and with the FF, the Invaders and the Liberty Legion, the Thing travels back in time to World War II to battle the Third Reich! Collecting Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #11-20 and Annual #1, Marvel Team-Up (1972) #47 and Fantastic Four Annual #11.
Our latest Masterworks offers you two heroes for the price of one! Yes, it's MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE, starring the world's most endearing pile of rocks, the Ever-Lovin' Blue-Eyed Thing! And his adventures begin - behind bars?! The Thing has been declared a public nuisance (and not just on Yancy Street), and it'll take the skills of both Matt Murdock and Daredevil to set him free! This marvelous Masterwork also features the debut of Project PEGASUS, the reality-bending Cosmic Cube, an army of android Visions, the Black Panther and Brother Voodoo vs. a zombie-vampire, Hercules, Captain Marvel - and a bruising Thing vs. Hulk battle! And it's all topped off with Jim Starlin's famous two-part cosmic epic pitting the Avengers and the Thing vs. Thanos and his Infinity Gems! Collecting Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #37-46 and Annual #2-3, and Avengers Annual #7.
Benjamin J. Grimm - the world's one and only Ever-Lovin' Blue-Eyed Thing - doesn't shy away from any fight. And in this Marvel Masterworks edition, he'll have to plow through the Machinesmith, the hated Yancy Street Gang, Graviton, Crossfire and even his younger self! But he's not fighting alone: The Thing will battle alongside Jack of Hearts, Doctor Strange, the Inhumans, Moon Knight and the Human Torch - as well as the Marvel Universe's greatest poker club! But all this action is just a prelude to Gruenwald, Macchio, Byrne and Pérez's all-time classic: the Project Pegasus Saga! The Project is part advanced energy research facility and part super villain prison - and that makes for one dangerous (and exciting!) combination when the inmates break out! Plus: Don't miss the incorrigible Impossible Man's attack on the Marvel Bullpen! Collecting Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #47-60 and Annual #4.
All hail Asgard, "cause it's time for another dose of the Mighty Thor! When Odin sends Thor on a quest to the World's End, Loki looses Mangog, the monster powered by the anger and hatred of a billion beings! It's an all-out epic that leads to the tragic death of the All-father Odin. But death is not the end! Pluto, Lord of Hades, comes to claim Odin's soul -and a war with Hela, Norse Queen of the Dead, erupts. Then, an experiment by the Rigellian Colonizers unleashes Ego-Prime! The cosmic menace embarks on a time-twisting, evolution-bending rampage -and once the dust settles, Thor and company will be exiled to Earth. And to top it off, Mephisto pits Thor against the ones he loves the most. There's no doubt they're Marvel Masterworks, one and all, so reserve that copy today! Collecting THOR (1966) #195-205. 256 pages. /All Ages
They're not just the pair that created the world's most-famous super heroes; Stan Lee and Jack Kirby prove they're the kings of all comics, with a one, two-gun second Rawhide Kid Masterworks! The man from the Texas town of Rawhide, Johnny Bart, is the fastest draw in the wild West, but that kind of reputation doesn't come easy, and with the law on his trail it's all for one for the Rawhide Kid. Every no-good varmit west of the Mississippi from Mister Lightning to the Barker Brothers to Jasper Jelko is looking to build his rep over the Kid's dead body, and when you've got friends like Jesse James, who needs enemies?! So do yerself some good book learin', reserve your copy today, and one day you might be just as good as the roughest, toughest, rootin'est, tootin'est cowboy who ever kicked back a glass of milk! Collecting RAWHIDE KID #26-35. [Written by STAN LEE / Penciled by JACK KIRBY, JACK DAVIS, DON HECK, DICK AYERS, GENE COLAN, PAUL REINMAN, AL HARTLEY & SOL BRODSKY / Cover by JACK KIRBY]
The Spectacular Spider-Man hits high gear! Writer Bill Mantlo crafted a compelling, interwoven series of adventures in his second tenure on the title. Pairing Spidey with the Black Cat as both partner and love interest, Mantlo fused the crime drama of the Kingpin with larger-than-life villains like Doctor Octopus - and the formula made SPECTACULAR a page-turning powerhouse! It begins when the Kingpin hires Boomerang, the killer who keeps coming back. Meanwhile, Cloak and Dagger wage war on drugs as the gangster Silvermane clings to life in a new cyborg body! And when Doctor Octopus and the Owl vie to take over New York's criminal underworld, total war breaks out across the city! See why The Owl/Octopus War is a saga that ranks among Spider-Man's greatest! Collecting Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #67-79.
Roger Stern and John Romita Jr. earned their stripes as two of Marvel's most legendary creators with their run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, and they kick off this volume with the introduction of the Hobgoblin! Who is he, and how did he quickly become one of Spidey's most threatening villains? Then, you can't keep a bad Vulture down as the master criminal returns in a classic two-parter! Also featuring confrontations with the Mad Thinker, Thunderball and Spidey's most famous rogue: J. Jonah Jameson! Peter Parker's romantic life gets messy when both Mary Jane and the Black Cat enter the picture! And topping it all off, one of the most beloved Spidey stories of all time, "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man!" Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #238-251 and Annual #17; Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #85 and The Official Marvel Try-Out Book.
The Marvel Masterworks proudly present the continuing adventures of the Black Panther! In a political-thriller limited series by Peter B. Gillis and Denys Cowan, T'Challa -the king of Wakanda - finds himself in an existential crisis: how can he present himself as a hero of Africa while an apartheid state exists next door to Wakanda? Then - Don McGregor, the mastermind behind the Black Panther's first series - continues his saga with Panther's Quest! When T'Challa learns the mother he never knew might still be alive, he stops at no cost to rescue her - invading South Africa and battling mercenaries and militaries alike. It's a creative tour de force featuring artwork by Marvel icons Gene Colan and Tom Palmer that defined the character for a generation! Collecting Black Panther (1988) #1-4 and material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #13-37.
Join the Black Widow, Hercules, Ghost Rider, Iceman and Angel as they form an all-new super-team: the Champions! This massive Masterworks collects the Champions' complete adventures in a single volume! Every issue, every highlight, every page as the lives of these Marvel icons play out together. Their struggles will reveal the origin of the man who created the Black Widow, pit them against the combined might of Magneto and Doctor Doom; unleash the Crimson Dynamo and Titanium Man on Los Angeles; team them with the Stranger in the fight for an Infinity Gem; and bring fan-favorite artist John Byrne aboard for some of his greatest early work, including stories featuring the Sentinels and Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Collecting Champions #1-17, Iron Man Annual #4, Avengers (1963) #163, Super-Villain Team-Up #14 and Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #17-18.
Doctor Strange and the Defenders face a crisis when the Eye of Agamotto is stolen by the bizarre Xenogenesis cult. If the demon woshippers succeed, the Elder Gods will be unleashed on Earth. Hellcat emerges from the battle with new powers, but they can't save her from Membership Madness! Comics' famous non-team begins a membership drive that brings a horde of heroes to their doorstep, and heroes always play nice with each other, right? Next, it's off to Asgard where Valkyrie is split from her human side, leading to a struggle for the hero's soul. We conclude with an otherdimensional epic revealing the bizarre world of Lunatik and a fight with Foolkiller that puts the future of the Defenders at risk. Collecting Defenders (1972) #58-75 and Marvel Treasury Edition #16.
Hulk is the strongest! Why? Because it's hard not to be when you go from strength to strength with artists Herb Trimpe and Sal Buscema! Trimpe defined the Incredible Hulk in an artistic tenure stretching from 1968 to 1975. When Sal Buscema took over the reins, not only did the series gain a great talent, but one that, unbelievably, would have a tenure longer than even Trimpe's! Add to that Len Wein writing some of his greatest Hulk stories, and you've got a bona fide Marvel Masterworks! The adventures include Hulk smashing his way through the Mole Man, the Gremlin, the Shaper of Worlds, Doc Samson, the Abominationand, of course, the never-ending military machinations of Gen. Thunderbolt Ross! Collecting Incredible Hulk (1968) #184-196 and material from Giant-Size Hulk (1975) #1 and Marvel Treasury Edition #5.
The world's most famous Avenger is about to face one of his greatest challenges in the latest Iron Man Masterworks! A feud of epic proportions has been growing amongst the world's super villains. The mysterious Black Lama pits villain against villain in a globe-spanning battle royale and the prize is ultimate power. It pits the Mandarin against the Yellow Claw, M.O.D.O.K. against the Mad Thinker and everyone against Iron Man! It's a saga like only Marvel makes them - The War of the Super-Villains! The story's surprise twists will even bring Iron Man to sunny southern California and San Diego Comic Con! (Hope he pre-registered!) Also featuring the towering threat of Ultimo and Iron Man's return to Vietnam to rescue a friend behind enemy lines. Collecting Iron Man (1968) #68-81.
Many have lent their talents to Iron Man, but few - if any - have had a greater impact than the creative trio of David Michelinie, Bob Layton and John Romita Jr. has! They remade Iron Man with new co-stars - including Jim Rhodes, the future War Machine - and new armors, but more important than anything else, a new and character-defining take on the man inside the armor. Their Tony Stark is a hero not because of the extent of his technological wizardry, but because of his perseverance in the face of his own personal failings. This beautifully restored Marvel Masterworks edition presents the beginning of the reinvention of a Marvel icon, culminating in the classic Demon in a Bottle! Collecting Iron Man (1968) #113-128 and Marvel Premiere #44.
Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #83-100
Mythic in scope, legendary in renown, the adventures of the mighty Thor are among the greatest that comics has ever seen. When writer Len Wein is joined by all-time great Thor artist Walter Simonson - not to mention John Buscema, an icon in his own right - there's no question that what's in store are Marvel Masterworks! Odin has disappeared. Asgard needs its All-Father, so Thor, Balder, Lady Sif and the Warriors Three venture across the vastness of space to find him. Their adventures will bring them into conflict with the Grey Gargoyle, the Enchantress and the Executioner, the Destroyer - and, of course, Loki! Also featuring a team-up with the Guardians of the Galaxy against the deadly Korvac! Collecting Thor (1966) #255-266 & Annual #6 and Marvel Preview #10.
Prepare now - the Celestials are coming! Roy Thomas and Walter Simonson usher in the era of the Eternals, and it may mean death for all mankind. Thus begins the unbelievable war between gods known as the Celestial Saga! It's a tale that ranks among the greatest Thor adventures of all time, and it's a must-have for Marvel fans! Thor confronts Odin with questions about Ragnarok, his mother and the threat of the Celestials - but the All-Father withholds the truth. A Thunder God must have answers, and so Thor sets out on a quest that will bring him face-to-face with the Eternals - and the towering Fourth Host of the Celestials! Also featuring the triumvirate of terror that is Loki, Pluto and Ulik; Thor vs. Hyperion; and an Asgardian adaptation of the famous Trojan Horse! Collecting Thor (1966) #279-290 and Annual #7-8.
The Mighty Thor celebrates its 300th issue as the amazing Celestial Saga reaches its epic conclusion! In these pages Thor will join forces with the Eternals, the secrets of Marvel's gods will be revealed, the true story of Odin's creation of the unstoppable Destroyer will be told - and gods young and old will die! Then, before us all, the Fourth Host of the Celestials will descend to lay down their judgment - and both man and god may be found wanting. Also featuring the warrior woman Valkyrie, a Marvel adaptation of Richard Wagner's classic Der Ring des Nibelungen and two rare Hercules tales from Marvel Treasury Edition! Collecting Thor (1966) #291-302, and Marvel Treasury Edition #24 and #26.
With writer Doug Moench behind the helm, Thor returns to Midgard (A.K.A. Earth) - but there's no getting comfortable for the God of Thunder as he soon discovers heavies like the Wrecking Crew, Mephisto and Galactus' heralds Firelord and Gabriel all ready and waiting to take him on! And even when Thor finally does get time for a well-earned rest, he finds himself haunted with visions of the dream demon! But why is All-Father Odin putting Thor on trial? Plus: X-Men scribe Chris Claremont delivers a supersize battle against the dread Dormammu, while Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio provide a fresh set of Tales of Asgard! Lift Mjolnir high - this is a Masterworks fit for the Realm Eternal! Collecting Thor (1966) #303-314 and Annual #9.
If ever there was a collection worthy of the title Marvel Masterworks, Bill Everett's seminal '70s return to the Sub-Mariner, the character he made a legend, is it! Beginning with Sub-Mariner #50, Everett began a run as writer/artist that rivaled the greatest work of his career. His luxuriant artwork and signature anarchic take on Sub-Mariner made every page an action-packed classic. Villains from Subby's past like Prince Byrrah set the stage, while the debut of Namorita and a new fire-vs.-water nemesis, Sunfire, ratchet up the drama. The return of another Everett icon, Venus, pits Sub-Mariner against Ares - while the capture of Subby's alien ally Tamara leads to an all-out Atlantean invasion of New York City! Painstakingly restored and collected here for the very first time, this is a must-have Masterworks for every Marvel fan! Collecting Sub-Mariner (1968) #50-60. To learn more about this collection, check out Robert Greenberger's recommendation on our blog!
They said the devil had a daughter. That daughter is Lilith! Dracula's scion is revealed in this historic volume - and while she doesn't get along with dear old undead dad, she still carries on the bloodsucking family tradition. That means extra trouble for our vampire hunters Rachel Van Helsing, Quincy Harker, Frank Drake, Taj Nital and Blade! Speaking of Blade, he goes one-on-one with the Lord of Vampires - who has perhaps found a corner in his dark heart for a human woman. Plus: Hannibal King, a private detective with a biting secret, takes the stage. And new corners of Dracula's world are explored! All this and Lilith's complete solo saga from Marvel's black-and-white magazines! Collecting Tomb of Dracula (1972) #23-30; Giant-Size Chillers #1; Giant-Size Dracula #2-3; and material from Vampire Tales #6, Dracula Lives #10-11, and Marvel Preview #12 and #16.
Chris Claremont made the X-Men a global sensation and the Marvel Masterworks are once again proud to present his tales of honor, prejudice, evolution and perseverance. It begins with Wolverine's return to Japan, where the young Kitty Pryde has found herself in over her head with the yakuza. It's an adventure that will change both characters forever! Meanwhile in America, the X-Men face the Hellfire Club and Kulan Gath turns all of Manhattan - and all Marvel's heroes - into a barbarian horde. Then, in the All-New, All-Different X-Men 100th issue, a ghost from the team's past confronts them on one of their most devastating moments. Finally, fan-favorite Paul Smith returns for a story with massive implications for the X-Men's future. Collecting Uncanny X-Men (1981) #189-193, X-Men Annual (1970) #8, X-Men And Alpha Flight (1985) #1-2 and Kitty Pryde And Wolverine #1-6.
Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr. are joined by a host of all-star illustrators for a groundbreaking X-Men Masterworks! It's all in the family for Cyclops as his son Nathan Summers - later known as Cable - is born, and his "Days of Future Past" daughter Rachel comes to terms with her Phoenix Force powers! Storm duels Cyclops for team leadership as the threat of the Beyonder looms, Nightcrawler takes a solo turn in an adventure beautifully drawn by June Brigman, and Barry Windsor-Smith crafts a brutal Wolverine tale. And a showdown between Wolverine and Phoenix presages war with the Hellfire Club and Nimrod! Plus: Ann Nocenti and Arthur Adams' quintessentially '80s limited series introducing the dimension-spanning adventurer and future X-Man Longshot is restored for the Masterworks! Collecting Uncanny X-Men (1981) #201-209, Longshot #1-6 and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #33.
In his very first work for Marvel in the U.S., iconic artist Alan Davis delivers on a double-sized NEW MUTANTS Annual that introduces Psylocke to the world of the X-Men! But she's arrived just as Sabretooth and the Marauders go on the hunt for Morlocks - and they don't mind slaying any X-Men who get in the way! The "Mutant Massacre" event shocked readers and set a high-water mark for X-Men storytelling. Plus: Longshot joins the X-Men as they - and the New Mutants - take on Mojo in an Arthur Adams-drawn Annual! Meanwhile, Kitty Pryde is slowly disintegrating, leading the X-Men to make a deal with Doctor Doom to save her. Needless to say, the Fantastic Four have something to say about that! Collecting Uncanny X-Men (1981) #210-219, X-Men Annual (1970) #10, New Mutants Annual #2 and Fantastic Four vs. X-Men #1-4.
The original Marvel Masterworks collection of the X-Men, re-released at last! By popular demand! Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Welcome to Marvel's reMasterworks! The X-Men blend super-hero action, teen angst and a potent metaphor for the turbulent issues of the '60s into one potent package! After laying the foundation for what would become comics' biggest franchise, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby passed the X-Men's headmaster role to Roy Thomas and Werner Roth, who would come into their own while crafting the tales of Marvel's merry mutants. In this second amazing Masterworks volume, you'll find the first appearance of the unstoppable Juggernaut, the cosmic Stranger, the mutant Mimic, and in a classic three-part saga, the mutant-hunting Sentinels. And for good measure we're topping it off with the return of Magneto and his Brotherhood of Evil mutants and a two-part tale featuring Lucifer, the early nemesis of Professor X. Collecting: The X-Men (1963) #11-21! Kids to Adults
By popular demand! Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Welcome to Marvel's reMasterworks! In August 1961, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby lit the fuse to the greatest revolution in comic book history, the Marvel Age of Comics, and it began right here in the pages of Fantastic Four! With the space race on, Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, Sue Storm and Johnny Storm shoot for the stars - but after their craft is bombarded by cosmic rays, they return to Earth with startling powers! The Fantastic Four weren't just any super heroes, though: They were a realistic, relatable, bickering and loveable family that struggled to pay their rent and didn't always love their super-powers. This historic volume, packed with bonus material, features the first appearances of the Mole Man, the Skrulls and Doctor Doom; the Sub-Mariner's return; and so much more! Collecting Fantastic Four (1961) #1-10.
A major reprinting of the original Marvel Masterworks Volumes is now underway, including the book that introduced the strangest superheroes of all - the X-Men! Welcome to the uncanny world of the X-Men! Billed as The Strangest Super-Heroes of All! the X-Men became one comics' most-famous franchises. In these first ten issues by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, you'll meet Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Iceman and Marvel Girl. As Professor X's students, they're a teen team on a mission to create peace and brotherhood between man and mutant. Their opposite - Magneto, the Master of Magnetism - also makes his first appearance in the famous first issue. You'll also see the first appearances of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Marvel Universe mainstays, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, the villainous Blob and Unus the Untouchable, as well as the reinvention of the Golden Age jungle adventurer, Ka-Zar! Collecting: X-Men (1963) #1-10.
Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created an unabashed cultural phenomenon in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Their dramatic blend of Peter Parker's everyday woes mixed with his web-slinging alter ego's exploits was something undeniably special. And after years of perfecting that formula, Lee and Ditko unleashed their Spider-Man masterpiece: the Master Planner saga! It's as perfect a Spider-Man story as you'll ever find, including one of the most iconic moments in Marvel history! Plus: Peter's first days on campus at Empire State University introduce you to Gwen Stacy, tease something strange afoot with Norman Osborn and feature villains from the colorful (Kraven the Hunter) to the crazed (J. Jonah Jameson)! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #29-38.
Strap on your shield and prepare for a barrage of Stan and Jack's best as Captain America battles the Red Skull in the original Cosmic Cube saga - and so much more! There's the Super-Adaptoid, a robotic creation with the combined powers of the entire Avengers; the Red Skull, who returns to destroy Captain America in the court of public opinion by convincing America that Cap has turned traitor; and the horrendous head of A.I.M., the one and only M.O.D.O.K., making his first appearance! And as if that wasn't enough, Nick Fury guest-stars and Cap battles Batroc in an action extravaganza! Reserve your star-spangled copy today! Collecting material from Tales of Suspense (1959) #78-94 and Not Brand Echh #3.
When a time-travel device throws the Hulk into the distant future, he does what Hulks always do: smash! Past, present or future, the Hulk will fight. But when the green goliath returns to the present, he discovers that Rick Jones - thinking he was dead - has revealed to the world that Bruce Banner is the Hulk! As if that wasn't trouble enough, Hercules hits the scene (and the Hulk), while the Secret Empire weaves nefarious plans of domination. The horror of the Humanoid comes next, but it's all just a prelude to the debut of the Abomination! Dr. Emil Blonsky is transformed into a gamma-powered monster equal to the Hulk's might, and their iconic battles will shake the Marvel Universe forevermore! Collecting material from Tales To Astonish (1959) #75-91.
The Xavier School has a new headmaster: Roy Thomas! Stan Lee's right-hand man, Roy took mutantkind on wild new adventures as he cut his teeth as a scripter of superhero sagas. These early adventures come from the time when Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel and Iceman were a quirky quintet of teenagers together against the world. Across ten issues you'll see them confront a host of villains - from Count Nefaria and his henchmen, to the Locust and the Aztec-inspired Kukulcan! You'll also witness the first appearance of mainstay X-Man Banshee and read the rare stories when a sixth mutant member, the Mimic, joined Professor X's squad! Collecting X-Men (1963) #20-29.
The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Peter Parker has not been Spider-Man for very long, but the threats this newly minted hero must face are mounting quickly! Experience the debuts of Mysterio, Kraven the Hunter, the Scorpion - and most dastardly of all, the Green Goblin! And as if that weren't enough, the eight-armed Doctor Octopus has returned, determined to unmask Spidey! Plus: Witness the wall-crawler's first meetings with Daredevil and the Hulk, and the continuing development of his love/hate friendship with the Human Torch! But when Doc Ock recruits five villainous allies to join him in the Sinister Six, Spider-Man will face the battle of his life! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #11-19 and Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #1.
The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Peter Parker may have the most amazing powers in the super hero biz, but that only goes so far when you're a bad luck magnet. Not only does his boss consider him Public Enemy No. 1, he's sending not just one but two super villains after him: the Scorpion and Spider-Slayer! To add insult to injury, the Human Torch one-ups Spidey against the Beetle. And making matters worse, the Green Goblin teams up with the Crime-Master, Aunt May finds a certain red-and- blue costume and the Molten Man makes high school graduation a day to remember. Whew! Plus: an iconic team-up between Spider-Man and Doctor Strange! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #20-28 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #2. Ages 10 & Up
The Mighty Marvel Masterworks are proud to present the Black Panther's early adventures! In the 1960s, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created one of the most iconic super heroes ever conceived: the regal king of Wakanda - T'Challa, the Black Panther! Roy Thomas, joined by top artists including John Buscema, brought the Panther into the ranks of the Avengers and delved into his origins and backstory. From T'Challa's first appearance and his battle with Klaw through his adventures with Captain America and his joining the ranks of the Avengers, each page in this Mighty Marvel Masterworks volume is history in the making! Collecting Fantastic Four (1961) #52-53 and #56; Captain America (1968) #100; Avengers (1963) #52, #62 and #73-74; Daredevil (1964) #52 and material from Fantastic Four (1961) #54 and Tales of Suspense (1959) #97-99.
The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! As America prepared to enter World War II, a secret military project gave birth to the greatest one-man fighting force ever known: Captain America! But an accident left Cap frozen in suspended animation while the world turned on for decades. Now, found and revived by the Avengers, Steve Rogers is a man out of time, tormented by the loss of his wartime partner, Bucky - but no less committed to fighting evil in all its forms! Stan Lee and Jack Kirby present the rebirth of an American icon, pitting Cap against Baron Zemo's Army of Assassins, the Sleepers, Batroc the Leaper and more! Collecting material from TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #59-77.
Watch the skies - Captain Marvel, the space-born super hero, is coming! Branded a traitor to the alien Kree race for defending the natives of Earth, Captain Mar-Vell assumes the human identity of Walter Lawson and becomes our planet's protector against an awesome array of interstellar enemies! The massive Sentry #459, the savage Super-Skrull, Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner and Quasimodo the Living Computer all wage war against Captain Marvel here in his very first adventures! There's plenty of drama as well, with Kree medic Una and Earth's own Carol Danvers both catching the Captain's eye. Crafted by top talents of the Marvel Age, this one's certifiably out of this world! Collecting Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #12-13, Captain Marvel (1968) #1-7 and material from Not Brand Echh #9.
Legendary artist John Romita Sr. makes his Marvel Age debut, and he's taking Daredevil straight into the heart of the Savage Land! There, DD will battle the Plunderer - and meet none other than Ka-Zar! Then, it's a Daredevil/Spider-Man team-up featuring Romita's first-ever Spidey art! The adventure pits the two high-flying heroes against the Masked Marauder - but only after they duke it out themselves! Next comes the debut of Daredevil's classic nemesis the Gladiator - and before you know it, another amazing artist debuts: the unforgettable Gene Colan! Just in time to close out our volume, the Dean of Delineation lends his pencil to the first of what would become a nearly uninterrupted seven-year tenure on the Man Without Fear! Collecting Daredevil (1964) #12-21.
The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Dr. Stephen Strange is a once-brilliant surgeon whose own failings left his hands in ruins and his career in tatters. He desperately sought a cure, but found so much more instead. Now, Doctor Strange is the Master of the Mystic Arts, Earth's Sorcerer Supreme - mankind's only hope against dark and otherworldly forces! From Strange's wicked rival Baron Mordo to the Dread Dormammu, ruler of the Dark Dimension, prepare to have your horizons widened by the mind-boggling mystic realms on display in these strange tales from Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's spellbinding, visionary run! Collecting material from Strange Tales (1951) #110-111 and #114-141 and Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #2.
First, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko introduced the Master of the Mystic Arts. Now, in this second Mighty Marvel Masterworks volume they make him a legend. The Eternity Saga is a multi-part adventure that many consider it be one of the greatest Marvel stories of all time. In it, Baron Mordo gains new power from the dread Dormammu, so much power that he strikes down the Ancient One and forces Doctor Strange to go on the run. As Strange races across the globe and into new dimensions, he seeks the aid of the all-encompassing Eternity. The epic conclusion pits Strange against Dormammu with the lives of Clea and the Ancient One in the balance. Also featuring Doctor Strange/Spider-Man iconic team-up! Collecting Strange Tales (1951) #130-146 and The Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #2.
Every great Marvel hero has a great nemesis, and Marvel's greenest hero has the greenest nemesis: the Leader! For every ounce of strength the Hulk possesses, the Leader packs an intellectual punch to match. Now, in the Hulk's second Mighty Marvel Masterworks, witness the jade giant descend into the lair of the Leader and his horrible Humanoids! Brought to you by creative titans Stan Lee, Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, it's a saga from the peak of the Marvel Age of Comics - and more fun than you can shake a tank at! Dr. Robert Bruce Banner will also tangle with General Thunderbolt Ross and compete for the love of Betty Ross against Major Glenn Talbot! Collecting material from Tales to Astonish (1959) #59-74.
The Sub-Mariner was one of the first heroes in the Marvel pantheon. While Namor is a volatile monarch, his temper is second only to his desire to serve the people of the mighty undersea kingdom of Atlantis. In this debut Mighty Marvel Masterworks edition, Stan Lee and Gene Colan send the subsea scion on a great quest for the Trident of Neptune. Only by obtaining that mythic object can Namor put an end to the warlord Krang's attempt to ursurp the throne and thereby prove his status as rightful ruler Atlantis. Along the way, you'll experience a whole new realm of the Marvel Universe, meet Lady Dorma and witness Namor's iconic battle with Daredevil! Collecting Daredevil (1964) #7 and material from Tales To Astonish (1959) #70-80.
The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Gathering together to face the evil Loki, Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Ant-Man and the Wasp join forces to become Marvel's most powerful team of heroes! And when Captain America returned from the frozen depths to battle alongside them, the Avengers truly took form! In this collection of the earliest adventures of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, meet Kang the Conqueror, Wonder Man, the Space Phantom and Baron Zemo - and witness the debut of the Masters of Evil! But when a furious Hulk quits the Avengers and teams with the savage Sub-Mariner, will the green giant smash his former comrades? Let the cry ring out: Avengers Assemble! Collecting Avengers (1963) #1-10.
The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Brought together to fight the Marvel Universe's biggest menaces, Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man a
The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! As Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's foundational adventures of the Fantastic Four continue, see the Thing and the Hulk face off for the first time, beginning a comic book rivalry for the ages! The FF battle uncanny new adversaries including the Red Ghost and his Super Apes, the Mad Thinker and his Awesome Android, the Molecule Man, the Impossible Man and the multi-powered Super-Skrull! Plus: They'll face rematches with the Puppet Master, the Sub-Mariner and their greatest enemy of all! Shrunk to microscopic size, can the Fantastic Four escape from the clutches of Doctor Doom? Perhaps they canwith a little help from Ant-Man! Collecting Fantastic Four (1961) #11-20 and Annual #1.
The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Witness the birth of the green goliath known as the Incredible Hulk! Caught in the heart of a nuclear explosion, victim of gamma radiation gone wild, Dr. Robert Bruce Banner now finds himself transformed during times of stress into the dark personification of his repressed rage and fury! Is the brutish Hulk man or monster - or is he both?! Find out along with his only friend, Rick Jones, and some of his earliest, unfortunate enemies - including the terrible Toad Men, the ancient Tyrannus, the Ringmaster and his Circus of Crime and, perhaps worst of all, General "Thunderbolt" Rossfather of Betty Ross, the woman that Bruce Banner loves! Collecting Incredible Hulk (1962) #1-6.
The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! As Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Asgardian saga kicks into high gear, witness the evolution of Thor and the introduction of more of his classic cast of characters! In this volume, you'll behold the return of Zarrko the Tomorrow Man, the Cobra and Mister Hyde while witnessing the debuts of the Enchantress, the Executioner and the Grey Gargoyle! And to top it all off, Thor battles the mutant master of magnetism, Magneto and renews rivalries with his trickster brother, Loki, alongside Doctor Strange! Plus: Titanic "Tales of Asgard" reveal the untold history of the Norse gods! Collecting Journey Into Mystery (1952) #101-104 (A & C stories) and #105-110.
Continuing the Mighty Marvel Masterworks series with some of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's most memorable stories in the saga of the mighty Thor! All hail Asgard! All hail Stan and Jack! That's right, the creative team that sparked the Marvel revolution are back to show you just how it's done with collection of Thor classics including: a war with the Cobra and Mister Hyde for the life of Jane Foster; earth-shaking fisticuffs between the Mighty Thor and the Incredible Hulk; the return of the Grey Gargoyle; the entrance of the Absorbing Man; Odin's trial of Thor and Loki, which exiles them to the dangerous and desolate Skornheim; and the first appearance of the unstoppable Destroyer! Also featuring the fan-favorite "Tales of Asgard" backup feature revealing the origins of Marvel's Norse pantheon of heroes, villains, giants and mystic lands. Reserve your copy today. Lightning doesn't strike twice!
The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! See the X-Men from the very beginning with the debut of Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Iceman and Marvel Girl - Professor X's original teen team with a mission to forge peace between humans and mutantkind! Thrill to their first encounter with the Master of Magnetism, Magneto - and meet his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Plus: The X-Men battle the immovable Blob and the untouchable Unus - and have run-ins with the Sub-Mariner, the Avengers and Ka-Zar, lord of the Savage Land! Written by Stan "The Man" Lee and illustrated by Jack "King" Kirby, it's super hero adventure at its best! Collecting X-Men (1963) #1-10.
The X-Men blend super hero action, teen angst and a potent metaphor for the turbulent issues of the '60s into one powerful package! And in this volume, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby finished laying the foundation for what would later become comics' biggest franchise! Experience the unstoppable Juggernaut's devastating debut and learn his shocking connection to Professor X! Plus: Thrill to the first appearances of the cosmic Stranger, the power-copying Mimic, and - in a classic three-part saga - the mutant-hunting robots known as the Sentinels! And for good measure, it's all topped off with the return of Magneto and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants - and a devastating attack on the X-Men's school! They're mutant milestones one and all! Collecting X-Men (1963) #11-19. [(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby; Marvel Various (CA) Michael Cho]
The X-Men blend super hero action, teen angst and a potent metaphor for the turbulent issues of the '60s into one powerful package! And in this volume, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby finished laying the foundation for what would later become comics' biggest franchise! Experience the unstoppable Juggernaut's devastating debut and learn his shocking connection to Professor X! Plus: Thrill to the first appearances of the cosmic Stranger, the power-copying Mimic, and - in a classic three-part saga - the mutant-hunting robots known as the Sentinels! And for good measure, it's all topped off with the return of Magneto and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants - and a devastating attack on the X-Men's school! They're mutant milestones one and all! Collecting X-Men (1963) #11-19. [(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby; Marvel Various (CA) Jack Kirby]
