The dramatic debut of the Dazzler - one of the comic-book sensations of the early 1980s! In a pivotal chapter of the unfolding Dark Phoenix Saga, Jean Grey and Scott Summers are on the hunt for a new mutant detected by Cerebro - and they find her in the form of disco diva Alison Blaire! She's a vision in skintight silver, and her powerful singing voice is matched by light powers that are simply, well, dazzling! That surprise package comes in handy when the venue is suddenly attacked by a group of Mandroids who are eerily prepared for the power sets of Cyclops and Phoenix! Plus: The Hellfire Club's machinations continue, but will Jean become its Black Queen?! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting X-Men (1963) #130.
Representing the landmark first issue of Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness' character-defining run! Wade Wilson really finds his voice on a mission to Antarctica, where he comes face to fist with Sasquatch of Alpha Flight! After brutalizing a crew of mercenaries, Deadpool takes on another easy mission: taking out an unmanned research station. Simple, right? Unfortunately, it's not only very manned, but also brimming with gamma radiation! Kelly's hilarious script and McGuinness' larger-than-life action proved a winning combination in the issue that launched Deadpool's first-ever ongoing series - featuring Deadpool's fan-favorite pal, Weasel; the mercenary hangout that is Hellhouse; and the first appearance of Wade's imprisoned housemate, Blind Al! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all!
The King of the Monsters goes on the rampage in the Marvel Universe in this Facsimile representation of the first issue of the classic comic book! When Godzilla surfaces in Alaska and leaves a path of destruction, it naturally attracts the attention of Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D.! But what can they possibly do to stop a towering, fire-breathing force of nature like Godzilla? Find out in a bold adventure of the legendary kaiju by a pair of industry titans: Doug Moench and Herb Trimpe! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting Godzilla (1977) #1.
For people who like their humor in a jugular vein, we offer (again!) these tales calculated to drive you MAD. A facsimile reprint of the first landmark issue of MAD! With parodies of the leading comic book genres of 1952, this issue includes the EC Horror-inspired terrorizing tales of Hoohah, the expansive science fiction future world of Blobs!, the wacky Western-themed Varmint! and from our true crime tales department, Ganefs!. Prepare to have your sides spilt by MAD's creators and the original Usual Gang of Idiots, Harvey Kurtzman, Will Elder, Jack Davis, and Wally Wood.
They came from inner space! Explorer Arcturus Rann! Freedom-fighting princess Marionette! The armored warrior Acroyear! Fun-loving thief Bug! The robots Microton and Biotron! They are the greatest heroes of the Microverse! But after one thousand years in suspended animation, Rann has returned to a Homeworld vastly changed from the one he knew - and Mari's family was killed in the coup d'état that saw Baron Karza rise to power. Now, together with their allies, they begin their epic quest to free Homeworld from the tyrannical Karza's iron grip in the first chapter of an acclaimed comic-book space opera from the legendary creative pairing of Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting Micronauts (1979) #1.
Nothin's easy in Easy Company. Sgt. Rock and his legendary World War II fighting force make their first appearance together in The Rock of Easy Co.! This full facsimile edition also features three other explosive battle-action stories from legendary DC war artists Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, and more.
Experience one of the greatest moments in comics history all over again with The Sandman #1 Facsimile Edition. This faithful re-creation of the original issue by award-winning writer Neil Gaiman is the perfect way for longtime fans and new ones to become acquainted with Dream of the Endless and the mystical realm he inhabits in time for the debut of the highly anticipated Netflix series.
Let those who worship evil's might beware the power of this issue--a full-facsimile reprint of the Silver Age comic that first introduced Hal Jordan as Green Lantern. Crash-landing on Earth, dying space patrolman Abin Sur uses his power ring to seek out another who is born without fear to take his place--and it selects test pilot Hal Jordan, who takes the ring and the role of Green Lantern. In brightest day...in blackest night...don't let this classic comic escape your sight.
This 1966 issue, originally published as Vol. 1 No. 12, Irving Fass' Eerie Publications continues delving into the terrible with Black Death, Fanged Terror, Heads of Horror, Blood Blossom, Nightmare and Rest in Peril. This issue features a Bob Powell painting marking Eerie Publications move away from competing with Warren's Creepy and Eerie books and the beginning of pushing the envelope of trashy cover art in comics. This facsimile has been lovingly restored and printed on top quality gloss paper. The issue is solid, pre-code horror comics that go right onto the back cover. There are no ads.
This 1966 issue, originally published as Vol. 2 No. 1, Irving Fass' Eerie Publications continues delving into the terrible with Tiger. Tiger, Nightmare Island, They Couldn't Die, Beast of Bagdad, Three in a Grace, Jury of Corpses. This issue marks the first issue using Johnny Bruck's cover art from Perry Rodan magazine. This facsimile continues FantaCo's lovingly restored and printed on top quality gloss paper facsimile editions. The issue is solid, pre-code horror comics that go right onto the back cover. There are no ads.
Magneto returns to battle the X-Men, and he's brought the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Courtesy of the boundless imaginations of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch enter the Marvel Universe alongside enduring mutant menaces Toad and Mastermind! As Magneto and Professor X clash on the astral plane, the Brotherhood overruns and conquers the small nation of Santo Marco in the name of mutant supremacy, and the stage is set for a dramatic showdown with the X-Men! A rivalry for the ages begins here, and Wanda and Pietro Maximoff start their incredible journey from villainy to their ultimate destiny in the mighty Avengers! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting X-MEN (1963) #4.
Written by Bill Finger, John L. Blummer, Al Smith, and others Art by Martin Nodell, Sheldon Mayer, and others The Origin of Green Lantern! Engineer Alan Scott's life is transformed forever when a mystical lantern grants him fantastic power. Chosen by the lantern to be the champion of the green flame of life, Scott crafts a power ring that bestows upon him the abilities of flight and invulnerability, which he uses to fight evil as the Green Lantern! This facsimile reprints the superhero tale plus backup features Mutt & Jeff, Hop Harrigan, Popsicle Pete, and more!
The stunning debut of Spider-Man's black suit - the alien costume that would one day become Venom! As Spidey makes his homecoming from the super hero Secret Wars, he returns with a miraculous new outfit, a striking black-and-white Spider-Man costume that morphs and responds to his very thoughts - allowing him to change back to Peter Parker at will! But could this miraculous article of alien clothing have a mind of its own? With New Yorkers made uneasy by his new look and the Secret Wars photos he took far too alien to sell to the Daily Bugle, can Peter pick up the life he left behind? Relive the issue that set in motion the entire saga of Venom! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #252.
Peter Parker has a new costume - and now he has a new nemesis to match! A criminal mastermind calling himself the Rose is making major waves in the New York City underworld, and Spider-Man is about to feel his thorns! But Peter is only just beginning to understand the amazing abilities of his secretly symbiotic suit, so it would be a wise move to bet on black! Meanwhile, Peter's problems in his personal life continue to mount. What could he possibly do to disappoint his adoring Aunt May?! The symbiotic saga continues here in spectacular fashion. It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #253.
Continuing the facsimile celebration of the early days of Spider-Man's black costume - before he knew it was an alien symbiote intending to bond with him forever! As his new suit continues to influence his behavior, Spidey disrupts a warehouse raid, thwarting the criminal plans of the Rose! In retaliation, the Rose hires a deadly mercenary to take the web-slinger down once and for all! Even with his enhanced abilities, Spider-Man will soon fall prey to the Puma! Plus: Mary Jane Watson returns to Peter Parker's life! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #256.
Continuing a Facsimile celebration of the early days of Spider-Man's black costume before he knew it was an alien symbiote intending to bond with him forever! Spider-Man is at the mercy of the Puma! But just as the clawed mercenary is poised to strike the killing blow, Spidey's luck changes - and the Black Cat rides to the rescue! But the thrilling rematch between Spider-Man and his feral foe is interrupted by a different woman in Peter Parker's life: Mary Jane has a shocking revelation that will change their relationship forever! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #257.
This one really does have it all: the Avengers, the X-Men, Spider-Woman and the first appearance of Rogue! When Jessica Drew saves an unconscious Carol Danvers from plummeting from the Golden Gate Bridge, she seeks the aid of the X-Men - and Professor X discovers that Carol's powers and memories have been absorbed by a dangerous young mutant called Rogue! This deadly new recruit to Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants won't stop there - next, she targets Captain America and Thor! The remaining Avengers must battle the Brotherhood with Spider-Woman alongside them! But when the dust settles, what will the future hold for Carol Danvers, the woman who was once Ms. Marvel? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AVENGERS ANNUAL #10.
Batman meets one of his most peculiar foes of all time when he encounters the gangster known as...the Squid! Plus, a trip to the circus gives Dick Grayson an eerie sense of deja vu when he sees a performance by young acrobat Jason Todd—the boy fated to inherit the mantle of Robin! This facsimile edition reprints the first cameo appearance of Jason Todd and includes all the original ads from the 1983 periodical.
The World's Strangest Heroes meet the wildest, weirdest teen tornado: Beast Boy! In Garfield Logan's first comics appearance, see how he encountered the Doom Patrol and showcased his amazing powers that would prove invaluable in his adventures as a full-fledged member of their team, and later on as a member of the Teen Titans. This issue also contains the Doom Patrol tale The Deadly Sting of the Bug Man.
Hawk-a-a-a! The legendary Blackhawk and his squadron take to the air against the Nazis for the very first time in this full-facsimile reprint of the action-packed first issue of Military Comics from 1941.
The dynamic debut of Deadpool! It's the beginning of the end for the New Mutants as Cable continues his reinvention of the squad into his own paramilitary force! But their numbers are dwindling - and Rictor's about to be the next member making his exit! Meanwhile, Deadpool makes his entrance - but he's not looking to join. He's been hired to kill Cable! With swords, guns, an accelerated healing factor and an unstoppable mouth, this merc is set to make a big splash! But who is the new mystery woman riding to the rescue? Cable called, and she came. Enter: Domino! Prepare for high-octane mutant action from the bombastic 1990s! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting NEW MUTANTS (1983) #98.
YOUTHFULL : Chilling Tales 1952 Series : ISSUE : #13 December 1952 Starting with a brand new line in pre-code comicbooks the indefatigable and even ubiquitous PS Artbooks launches the PS Facsimile Comics imprint! Yes, just when you thought it was almost s
THE POWERS THAT BREAK! Werewolf by Night vs. Moon Knight: round two! In his debut appearance, Marc Spector did the job for which he was hired - hunting and capturing Jack Russell! But transporting the werewolf back to the shadowy Committee and collecting his hard-earned fee won't be easy - because the moon is still high, and Jack still has some fight left in him! Can the unfortunate lycanthrope escape before dawn turns him back into human form? And if not, will the mercenary Marc really leave Jack to the mercies of the sinister Committee? Find out in a crucial chapter of the story of the Werewolf by Night - one that set Moon Knight on the path to becoming a silver-clad sensation! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting Werewolf by Night (1972) #33.
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ALIEN ILLUSTRATED STORY SC (FACSIMILE EDITION) - Full Color. Creators: (W) Archie Goodwin (A/CA) Walter Simonson Description: Two of comics' greatest talents - Walt Simonson and Archie Goodwin - joined forces to bring Ridley Scott's epic Alien to the comic book page, including scenes cut from the final movie! This brand-new softcover edition of Alien: The Illustrated Story, released to coincide with Scott's latest sci-fi epic, Prometheus, has been carefully reproduced from the original artwork in Walt Simonson's studio. The limited run Artist's Edition presents the story for the very first time in a huge 14" x 17" hardcover. The Artist's Edition also includes never-before-published color try out pages, early sketches and Archie Goodwin's complete annotated script, and an interview with Walt Simonson, providing an in-depth view into the creation of a legendary comic. 64 pages. (8x11) [(W) Archie Goodwin (A/CA) Walter Simonson]
ALIEN: THE ILLUSTRATED STORY SC (FACSIMILE EDITION) - Full Color. Creators: (W) Archie Goodwin (A/CA) Walter Simonson Description: Two of comics' greatest talents - Walt Simonson and Archie Goodwin - joined forces to bring Ridley Scott's epic Alien to the comic book page, including scenes cut from the final movie! This edition of Alien: The Illustrated Story has been carefully reproduced from the original artwork in Walt Simonson's studio. The limited run Artist's Edition presents the story for the very first time in a huge 14" x 17" hardcover. The Artist's Edition also includes never-before-published color try out, early sketches and Archie Goodwin's complete annotated script, an interview with Walt Simonson providing an in-depth view into the creation of a legendary comic, plus an Alien Sketch bookplate signed by Simonson especially for this PX edition! 64. (8"x11") [(W) Archie Goodwin (A/CA) Walter Simonson]
Batman and Robin take on The Joker in another one of his crafty capers in The Riddle of the Missing Card, featuring the first appearance of the remodeled Golden Age Batmobile! Packed with thrills, chills, and double crosses galore, this issue also contains two more adventures starring the Dynamic Duo: The Book of Enchantment and The Case of the Honest Crook.
This now-classic tale of the Dark Knight reimagines Batman in the Gotham City of 1889, where a murderer is on the loose preying on its citizens: Jack the Ripper. The story that helped usher in DC's Elseworlds initiative is reprinted for the first time as a facsimile edition.
Witness the final fate of the Flash! The key chapter of DC's Multiverse-shattering miniseries is reprinted in a new facsimile edition, timed with the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover between DC's CW TV shows. In "A Flash of the Lightning," one of the most famous superhero death stories in comic book history, Barry Allen risks everything to save billions-sacrificing his own life to stop the Anti-Monitor's antimatter cannon.
Already 1,000 universes have died, and the Monitor has summoned a group of 15 heroes and villains in a race against and through time to save this one. Part two of the epic storyline is faithfully reproduced and represented in this facsimile edition.
In the far reaches of time, the first heroes fall! As an antimatter wave threatens the existence of our present-day Earth, will the combined strength of the Teen Titans, Batman, the Outsiders, and Superman be enough to stop the Oblivion Upon Us?
The issue that started it all! Prophet made his first appearance in 1992, electrifying fandom! We celebrate and commemorate his impact on comic books with this special facsimile edition that recreates and replicates Prophet's historic first issue for his 30th anniversary!
The evil femme orders the thugs to hurl the victim into a grave with quicklime to dissolve the body faster! So be quick cos here's your chance to own this limited edition and savor once again the talents of two Bernie Krigstein penciled yarns: The Sunshine Courier, where someone is leaking secrets from the office in Washington, DC, but everyone's too busy gawking at the sunbathing secretaries to figure it out; and The Black Chain sees a coalminer surviving a cave-in-only to become a getaway driver! Reprints Crime Must Stop! #9, October 1952.
Blood Hunt for the Cannibal Werewolf, scripted by Ed Fedory and superbly painted by Vilanova, heralds the latest edition of Scream, the black-and-white comic magazine by Skywald! Al Hewetson, who previously worked as an assistant editor to Stan Lee, scripts even more horror and suspense with Part 3 of Lady Satan: Satan Wants A Child, illustrated by Ricardo Villamonte. The Skull Of The Ghoul, this time illustrated by Ferran Sostres, The Lunatic Mummy with Cesar Lopez, and finally continuing The Tales of Nosferatu with When The Dusk Falls So Does Death, beautifully illustrated by Zesar. And with an adaptation of a short story from Edgar Allen Poe The Oblong Box, illustrated by Maro Navo. Reprints Scream #4 (February 1974).
Presenting another chance to watch the heroes of the Marvel Universe bite the big one as one of the most acclaimed Deadpool stories ever published gets the Facsimile treatment! What if everything you thought was funny about Wade Wilson was really just disturbing? What if he decided to kill everyone and everything that makes up the Marvel Universe? What if he actually pulled it off? Would that be fun for you? The Merc with a Mouth takes a turn for the twisted in a horror comic like no other! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1.
Skywald's Psycho #1, published in January 1971, is a black-and-white comic magazine absolutely packed full of horror and suspense. If you're brave enough take a peek, we've got The Skin And Bones Syndrome by Gary Morrow; The Glistening Death and I Painted Only Terror! by Norman Nodel; The Thing in the Mirror by Raymond Everett Kinstler; The Steps in the Cellar! By Alan Weiss; ..And Then There's Cicero! by Paul Reinman; Anatomical Monster by Alvin Hollingsworth; and more!
Don't miss the classic Star Trek tale by comic legends Chris Claremont and Adam Hughes, represented in an oversized magazine format. In this stunning adventure, Captain Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise find themselves teamed up with the Klingons and Romulans to fight a galactic threat that no government dares admit exists.
He's Wolverine. He's the best there is at what he does. And what he does best isn't very nice. Revisit the classic, character-defining story that burned that phrase on the collective consciousness of comic book readers! A pair of industry legends - Chris Claremont and Frank Miller - show how the breakout star of the X-Men could also be a solo series icon! Claremont and Miller take Logan away from his teammates - all the way to Japan, where Mariko, the woman he loves, has married another out of duty! As Wolverine hunts for answers, he is drawn into brutal combat with Mariko's father - and enters a shadowy world of samurai and ninja which he never truly leaves! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting Wolverine (1982) #1.
In this classic issue, the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder have their first encounters with the Clown Prince of Crime--The Joker--and a cruise-ship cat burglar known as the Cat--who would later be known as Catwoman! Plus, Hugo Strange returns with an army of mindless henchmen at his command. Will the Dark Knight triumph over Strange's giants? Find out in this thrilling facsimile edition of Batman #1, featuring all the original stories, backup features, and ads from 1940!
The craziest costumed conflict in comics continues! As a mighty storm rages on the Beyonder's alien Battleworld, Thor is in his element - while his fellow heroes are busy getting to know the technologically advanced fortress that they have made their home! But tensions start to simmer between Spider-Man and the X-Men, which sets the stage for an unlikely alliance to be forged! Meanwhile, Magneto has taken the Wasp captive, but what are the Master of Magnetism's intentions? And Doctor Doom supplements his army with two new super villains who are absolute powerhouses, just in time for the forces of evil to mount their latest assault! This crucial chapter of the classic saga is one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #3.
Marvel's monthly celebration of the finest super-hero crossover of them all continues! As if life on the Beyonder's Battleworld wasn't eventful enough for Earth's stranded superhumans, Galactus has summoned his incredible spacecraft to the planet. And now three separate factions – the heroes, the villains and the X-Men – must reckon with the implications! But the World-Eater isn't in the mood to explain himself and unleashes a deadly robot to enforce his cosmic will! Meanwhile, a love triangle forms, the villains mount their latest attack, the Molecule Man asserts himself and Doctor Doom makes secret plans of his own! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #5.
Marvel is soliciting this title with no information on the contents. We will update it when the information becomes available at a later time (we anticipate it being available when the following Previews catalog becomes available). This title will not be listed in our MAR24 catalog; please look for it next month in the APR24 catalog, where you'll find descriptions and artwork.
Marvel's monthly celebration of the finest crossover of them all continues with the shocking introduction of a new Spider-Woman! But just as the heroes of Battleworld gain a new recruit, could it be that one of the greatest of their number has fallen? Grief-stricken over the fate of her friend, She-Hulk seeks revenge on the Wrecking Crew - but bites off more than she can chew as the Absorbing Man and the powerhouse named Titania join the fight on the side of the villains! Plus: The X-Men stand their ground against an enemy attack! Galactus takes action against Doctor Doom! And Captain America wrestles with a difficult decision! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #7.
A PREVIEWS Exclusive! This year we celebrate the landmark 50th anniversary of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians, but the Guide would have never been so widely accepted or reached its Golden Anniversary without its debut in 1970. High grade copies of Overstreet #1 go for thousands of dollars, but now here's your chance to get a beautiful facsimile edition, complete with the original price listings and more! The hardcover edition is limited to 400 copies, and the signed and numbered edition, signed by Robert M. Overstreet is limited to 100 copies!
All-Star Comics presents the inaugural meeting of America's first superhero team: the Justice Society of America! Within the Justice Society clubrooms, the Atom, the Flash, the Sandman, the Spectre, Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Green Lantern, and Hourman assemble and recount some of the greatest tales that made them the mightiest champions of right and justice in the world. With guest appearances from Johnny Thunder and the Red Tornado, this facsimile comic is a must-have for fans of DC's preeminent Golden Age team.
GANG WAR CONTINUES! With all of New York's super underworld fighting for dominance, you didn't think Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin of Crime, would sit it out, did you?
ORIGINAL HAND-DRAWN ART BY DAN NEIDLINGER!
Marvel is soliciting this title with no information on the contents. We will update it when the information becomes available at a later time (we anticipate it being available when the following Previews catalog becomes available). This title will not be listed in our DEC23 catalog; please look for it next month in the JAN24 catalog, where you'll find descriptions and artwork.
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