(W) Bill Mantlo (A) Sal Buscema, Herb Trimpe (CA) Al Milgrom
The intelligent Hulk teams with the Avengers and wars with Kang the Conqueror! Bruce Banner has overcome his angry other half and become the Intelligent Hulk, but will the combination of brains and brawn prove to be better than a good ol' 'Hulk smash!'? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema will find out for us as they begin to explore the potential of comics' man-monster's many personalities. And who could be a better adversary for the Intelligent Hulk than the big-brained Leader? The Leader's machinations will pull the Avengers into the fray and team Hulk and She-Hulk for the first time. Then, Hulk will be ripped through time by Kang the Conqueror and go to war with M.O.D.O.K. and a resurgent A.I.M. Topping it off is a rare comic adaptation of 1982's INCREDIBLE HULK animated series! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #280-291 and ANNUAL (1968) #12 and INCREDIBLE HULK VS. QUASIMODO #1. Rated T
(W) Bill Mantlo (A) Sal Buscema, Herb Trimpe (CA) Al Milgrom
The intelligent Hulk teams with the Avengers and wars with Kang the Conqueror! Bruce Banner has overcome his angry other half and become the Intelligent Hulk, but will the combination of brains and brawn prove to be better than a good ol' 'Hulk smash!'? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema will find out for us as they begin to explore the potential of comics' man-monster's many personalities. And who could be a better adversary for the Intelligent Hulk than the big-brained Leader? The Leader's machinations will pull the Avengers into the fray and team Hulk and She-Hulk for the first time. Then, Hulk will be ripped through time by Kang the Conqueror and go to war with M.O.D.O.K. and a resurgent A.I.M. Topping it off is a rare comic adaptation of 1982's INCREDIBLE HULK animated series! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #280-291 and ANNUAL (1968) #12 and INCREDIBLE HULK VS. QUASIMODO #1. Rated T
(W) David Michelinie, Various (A) John Romita, Various (CA) John Romita
Tony Stark is living proof that even good looks, lots of money and world-class technical genius can't guarantee that life's a breeze! With new writer Dennis O'Neil at the helm, Iron Man faces a gauntlet of villains including Diablo and the Serpent Squad. And he'll need Moon Knight's help to defeat A.I.M.! Then Obadiah Stane lures Iron Man into a real-life game of chess that could destroy Stark International! With the pressure mounting and still struggling with the demons of alcoholism, Tony Stark transfers the mantle of Iron Man to Jim Rhodes! Prepare for one of the most influential stories in Iron Man history! Also featuring an Annual adventure co-starring the Black Panther that takes Iron Man to Wakanda! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #158-170 and ANNUAL #5 and material from MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #4. Rated T
(W) Dennis O'Neil & Various (A/CA) Luke McDonnell
Tony Stark has changed the world, but those successes convinced the creator of the Iron Man armor that he himself was invincible. But no one is - and Obadiah Stane is about to exploit Stark's every weakness, pulling apart his life piece by piece until one of Marvel's greatest heroes is at rock bottom! Meanwhile, James Rhodes must protect them both from Stane, protect Tony from himself and protect everyone from a cadre of Atlanteans with Iron Man armor! It's a crash course in super-heroing for Rhodey. He rises to the occasion, but battling Thunderball is one thing - facing the Mandarin is another thing altogether! The new Iron Man will be in for the fight of his life?that he may not win! Also featuring an Annual with a tragic turning point for the Eternals! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #171-182 and ANNUAL #6. Rated T
(W) Gerry Conway, Various (A) John Buscema, Various (CA) John Buscema
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.
(W) Doug Moench, Various (A) Val Mayerik, Various (CA) Jack Kirby
Ka-Zar, the adventuring Lord of the Savage Land, stars in more action-packed jungle adventures - reprinted for the first time! The Marvel Masterworks present the never-before-reprinted conclusion of Ka-Zar's 1974 series - and it is well worth the wait. Doug Moench and Val Mayerik explore the lost civilizations of the Savage Land, expanding on the mythology and monsters of this amazing place out of time. Then, when vibranium deposits are found, Ka-Zar must re-engage with the world of 'civilized' men - but Klaw comes for the precious metal, and opens an other-dimensional portal that unleashes aliens, flying sharks and total war on the Savage Land! It's a saga so big that it spills over into the pages of X-MEN! Also featuring art by comics legend Russ Heath, and Steve Gerber's complete Shanna solo saga from RAMPAGING HULK and MARVEL FANFARE! COLLECTING: Ka-Zar (1974) 10-20, X-Men (1963) 115-116; material from Rampaging Hulk (1977) 9, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 56-59 Rated T+
(W) Doug Moench, Various (A) Val Mayerik, Various (CA) Jack Kirby
Ka-Zar, the adventuring Lord of the Savage Land, stars in more action-packed jungle adventures - reprinted for the first time! The Marvel Masterworks present the never-before-reprinted conclusion of Ka-Zar's 1974 series - and it is well worth the wait. Doug Moench and Val Mayerik explore the lost civilizations of the Savage Land, expanding on the mythology and monsters of this amazing place out of time. Then, when vibranium deposits are found, Ka-Zar must re-engage with the world of 'civilized' men - but Klaw comes for the precious metal, and opens an other-dimensional portal that unleashes aliens, flying sharks and total war on the Savage Land! It's a saga so big that it spills over into the pages of X-MEN! Also featuring art by comics legend Russ Heath, and Steve Gerber's complete Shanna solo saga from RAMPAGING HULK and MARVEL FANFARE! COLLECTING: Ka-Zar (1974) 10-20, X-Men (1963) 115-116; material from Rampaging Hulk (1977) 9, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 56-59 Rated T+
(W) Steve Gerber, Various (A) Val Mayerik, Various (CA) Gray Morrow
From the fetid of the swamps of the south comes the Man-Thing! The brilliant Dr. Ted Sallis' progress on a new Super-Solider Serum gained the envious attention of A.I.M. One untested injection and a hot-pursuit car crash into the swamp later, Sallis is forever changed. He is now the Man-Thing, a lumbering creature with the searing power to burn those who know fear! Under writer Steve Gerber, this concept became a 1970s comic-book classic. Mixing horror, occult and the Marvel Universe, Gerber's unique narrative concoctions could produce taut morality tales, biting social commentary, a budding sorceress, the Nexus of All Realities?and Howard the Duck! And with the top-flight restoration of the Marvel Masterworks, the muck monster has never looked better - or worse?bad in a good way, that is! Collecting ASTONISHING TALES (1970) #12-13, FEAR #11-19, MAN-THING (1974) #1, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #1, and material from SAVAGE TALES (1971) #1 and FEAR #10. Rated T+
(W) Chris Claremont, Various (A) Sal Buscema, Various (CA) Rich Buckler
The Masterworks collecting of the beloved Marvel Team-Up series continues, featuring the Amazing Spider-Man and a cast of colorful co-stars from across the Marvel Universe! Hey there, Spider-Man fan, we're glad to have you back for another swing around the web with MARVEL TEAM-UP! This Masterworks volume delivers more exciting Spider-Man action as brought to you by Chris Claremont, the man who made X-MEN an international hit, and Sal Buscema, the master visual storyteller with over 100 issues of Spidey under his pencil! Together they craft a four-part thriller that unites Marvel's action and espionage icons the Black Widow, Nick Fury and Shang-Chi. Then, Spidey goes occult with Clea, the Devil's Daughter and a werewolf Doctor Strange! Also featuring adventures with the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Black Panther, the FF's Invisible Girl and a rare early appearance of the X-Men's Nightcrawler! COLLECTING: Marvel Team-Up (1972) 78-89, Marvel Team-Up Annual (1976) 2 Rated T
(W) Chris Claremont, Various (A) Sal Buscema, Various (CA) Rich Buckler
The Masterworks collecting of the beloved Marvel Team-Up series continues, featuring the Amazing Spider-Man and a cast of colorful co-stars from across the Marvel Universe! Hey there, Spider-Man fan, we're glad to have you back for another swing around the web with MARVEL TEAM-UP! This Masterworks volume delivers more exciting Spider-Man action as brought to you by Chris Claremont, the man who made X-MEN an international hit, and Sal Buscema, the master visual storyteller with over 100 issues of Spidey under his pencil! Together they craft a four-part thriller that unites Marvel's action and espionage icons the Black Widow, Nick Fury and Shang-Chi. Then, Spidey goes occult with Clea, the Devil's Daughter and a werewolf Doctor Strange! Also featuring adventures with the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Black Panther, the FF's Invisible Girl and a rare early appearance of the X-Men's Nightcrawler! COLLECTING: Marvel Team-Up (1972) 78-89, Marvel Team-Up Annual (1976) 2 Rated T
(W) Tom DeFalco, Various (A) Ron Wilson, Various (CA) Alan Kupperberg
The ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing is back between hardcovers in the Marvel Masterworks! We begin with two double-sized extravaganzas - one featuring an all-out brawl between the Thing, the Hulk, the Stranger and Pluto; and another co-starring the Avengers that pulls Benjy into a Negative Zone battle against Blastaar, Annihilus and the power of the Super-Adaptoid! Then, a day at the big top leads to three rings of the Circus of Crime! Other exploits include a trip to Man-Thing's swamp, the return of the Atlas Era monster Xemnu, a rubber-burning race with Ghost Rider, the debut of the American Eagle and the disfiguring horror of Virus X! You'll never have more fun with a six-foot, quarter-ton walking pile of rocks as you will in this volume, brought to you by Tom DeFalco and Ron Wilson! Collecting MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #75-82 and ANNUAL #5-6. Rated T
For sixty years and counting, the Thing has been one of Marvel's most beloved icons! The exploits of the Fantastic Four's ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing have always been defined by finding the biggest bad guy available and walloping the heck out of him. But the stories that open the penultimate MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE MASTERWORKS take a more urgent tone as the Thing races to find anyone and everyone who can save his compatriot Giant-Man from the ravages of cancer. It's a moving saga that reveals the heart of the FF's gruffest member. The Thing will also give you a dose of the action you crave, battling micro-sized gladiators alongside Ant-Man, slinging suds (and knuckles) with Sandman and even seeing if he can help Machine Man and Jocasta put a dent in Ultron's adamantium exterior! Collecting MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #83-93. Rated T
For sixty years and counting, the Thing has been one of Marvel's most beloved icons! The exploits of the Fantastic Four's ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing have always been defined by finding the biggest bad guy available and walloping the heck out of him. But the stories that open the penultimate MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE MASTERWORKS take a more urgent tone as the Thing races to find anyone and everyone who can save his compatriot Giant-Man from the ravages of cancer. It's a moving saga that reveals the heart of the FF's gruffest member. The Thing will also give you a dose of the action you crave, battling micro-sized gladiators alongside Ant-Man, slinging suds (and knuckles) with Sandman and even seeing if he can help Machine Man and Jocasta put a dent in Ultron's adamantium exterior! Collecting MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #83-93. Rated T
(W) Doug Moench, More (A) Keith Pollard, More (CA) Bob Hall
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. Rated T
(W) Doug Moench, More (A) Keith Pollard, More (CA) Bob Hall
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. Rated T
(W) Alan Zelenetz, Various (A) Bob Hall, Various (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz
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. Rated T
(W) Alan Zelenetz, Various (A) Bob Hall, Various (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz
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. Rated T
(W/A) Walter Simonson, Various (CA) Walter Simonson
'Legendary writer/artist Walter Simonson continues his character-redefining THOR run, still considered by many to be one of the greatest in comic book history! Surtur is free! The Casket of Ancient Winters has been opened! An army is marching on Asgard and Earth! Walter Simonson has set the stage for the truly epic conclusion of his 'Surtur Saga' and does it ever deliver! Thor, Beta Ray Bill and a host of Marvel Universe heroes fight back the endless invading hordes while Odin marshals his strength to battle Surtur. In the aftermath of this great war, the Rainbow Bridge is shattered and Odin has fallen, which leaves an opening for lying Loki and lascivious Lorelei to work their take advantage and take over. Also featuring a never before reprinted Annual penciled and inked by John Buscema and the 'Raven Banner' graphic novel lavishly illustrated by Charles Vess! COLLECTING: THOR (1966) #349-359 & ANNUAL (1966) #13 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL (1982) #15' Rated T
(W/A) Walter Simonson, Various (CA) Walter Simonson
'Legendary writer/artist Walter Simonson continues his character-redefining THOR run, still considered by many to be one of the greatest in comic book history! Surtur is free! The Casket of Ancient Winters has been opened! An army is marching on Asgard and Earth! Walter Simonson has set the stage for the truly epic conclusion of his 'Surtur Saga' and does it ever deliver! Thor, Beta Ray Bill and a host of Marvel Universe heroes fight back the endless invading hordes while Odin marshals his strength to battle Surtur. In the aftermath of this great war, the Rainbow Bridge is shattered and Odin has fallen, which leaves an opening for lying Loki and lascivious Lorelei to work their take advantage and take over. Also featuring a never before reprinted Annual penciled and inked by John Buscema and the 'Raven Banner' graphic novel lavishly illustrated by Charles Vess! COLLECTING: THOR (1966) #349-359 & ANNUAL (1966) #13 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL (1982) #15' Rated T
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. Rated T
(W) Roger Stern (A) Ed Hannigan (CA) Frank Miller
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.
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(W) Jason Aaron (A) Andrea Sorrentino, More (CA) Stefano Caselli
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.
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(W) Michael Fleisher, Various (A) Steve Leialoha, Various (CA) Steve Leialoha
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. Rated T
(W) Chris Claremont, Various (A) Steve Leialoha, Various (CA) Steve Leialoha
Jessica Drew (A.K.A. Spider-Woman) has migrated up the left coast to San Francisco, and her adventures are about to escalate to a whole new level! The Yakuza have infiltrated the SFPD and marked Spider-Woman for death, while the mystic Morgan Le Fay seeks out Jessica with revelations about her connection to the demonic Darkhold! And things get personal in a saga featuring the Silver Samurai and Viper that has shocking implications for our hero's parentage! Chris Claremont and Steve Leialoha then make way for the new creative team of Ann Nocenti and Brian Postman. Their run closes out Spider-Woman's original series with her untimely demise - but death is not the end when you have the Avengers as friends! Collecting SPIDER-WOMAN (1978) #39-50, and AVENGERS (1963) #240-241, and ANNUAL #10. Rated T
(W) Chris Claremont, Various (A) Steve Leialoha, Various (CA) Steve Leialoha
Jessica Drew (A.K.A. Spider-Woman) has migrated up the left coast to San Francisco, and her adventures are about to escalate to a whole new level! The Yakuza have infiltrated the SFPD and marked Spider-Woman for death, while the mystic Morgan Le Fay seeks out Jessica with revelations about her connection to the demonic Darkhold! And things get personal in a saga featuring the Silver Samurai and Viper that has shocking implications for our hero's parentage! Chris Claremont and Steve Leialoha then make way for the new creative team of Ann Nocenti and Brian Postman. Their run closes out Spider-Woman's original series with her untimely demise - but death is not the end when you have the Avengers as friends! Collecting SPIDER-WOMAN (1978) #39-50, and AVENGERS (1963) #240-241, and ANNUAL #10. Rated T
Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created an unabashed cultural phenomenon in the Amazing Spider-Man. Their blend of everyday woes and super-heroic exploits was something undeniably special. And after years of perfecting that formula, they unleashed their Spider-Man masterpiece: the Master Planner saga. With the clock ticking and Aunt May's life on the line, Stan and Steve put Spider-Man through the most wrenching experience of his career and define a hero in the process. They'll also introduce you to Gwen Stacy and show you around the campus at E.S.U. before a new talent joins the Spider-Man team. In John Romita Sr.'s legendary debut, the Green Goblin uncovers Spidey's secret identity. Peter Parker finds himself fighting for his life only to discover the Goblin is none other than Norman Osborn! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #31-40. All Ages
Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created an unabashed cultural phenomenon in the Amazing Spider-Man. Their blend of everyday woes and super-heroic exploits was something undeniably special. And after years of perfecting that formula, they unleashed their Spider-Man masterpiece: the Master Planner saga. With the clock ticking and Aunt May's life on the line, Stan and Steve put Spider-Man through the most wrenching experience of his career and define a hero in the process. They'll also introduce you to Gwen Stacy and show you around the campus at E.S.U. before a new talent joins the Spider-Man team. In John Romita Sr.'s legendary debut, the Green Goblin uncovers Spidey's secret identity. Peter Parker finds himself fighting for his life only to discover the Goblin is none other than Norman Osborn! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #31-40. All Ages
(W) Roger Stern, Various (A) John Buscema, Various (CA) Tom Palmer
Industry legend Roger Stern's beloved run on the Avengers continues, highlighted by the return of all-time great Avengers art team of John Buscema and Tom Palmer! Roger Stern's Avengers run is one of the high points in the history of Earth's Mightiest Heroes and its ceiling gets raised when the art team of John Buscema and Tom Palmer arrive! Massive changes are in store for the Avengers in the aftermath of the Vision's attempt at global control. He and the Scarlet Witch leave the team, while in outer space Captain Marvel encounters Nebula, the granddaughter of Thanos, who has designs on conquering the Skrull Empire. Wasp comes into her own as the team's leader, Terminus ravages the Savage Land, Black Knight and Namor join the Avengers, and a hero long thought dead is resurrected! Also featuring the Emperor Doom graphic novel by David Micheline and Bob Hall. COLLECTING: THE AVENGERS (1963) #255-263 & ANNUAL (1967) #14, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL (1982) #27 - EMPEROR DOOM and FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #286. Rated T
(W) Roger Stern, Various (A) John Buscema, Various (CA) Tom Palmer
Industry legend Roger Stern's beloved run on the Avengers continues, highlighted by the return of all-time great Avengers art team of John Buscema and Tom Palmer! Roger Stern's Avengers run is one of the high points in the history of Earth's Mightiest Heroes and its ceiling gets raised when the art team of John Buscema and Tom Palmer arrive! Massive changes are in store for the Avengers in the aftermath of the Vision's attempt at global control. He and the Scarlet Witch leave the team, while in outer space Captain Marvel encounters Nebula, the granddaughter of Thanos, who has designs on conquering the Skrull Empire. Wasp comes into her own as the team's leader, Terminus ravages the Savage Land, Black Knight and Namor join the Avengers, and a hero long thought dead is resurrected! Also featuring the Emperor Doom graphic novel by David Micheline and Bob Hall. COLLECTING: THE AVENGERS (1963) #255-263 & ANNUAL (1967) #14, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL (1982) #27 - EMPEROR DOOM and FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #286. Rated T
(W/A) John Byrne, Various (CA) John Byrne
Comic master John Byrne concludes his all-time great run on Fantastic Four, and celebrates the teams 25th anniversary! John Byrne concludes his iconic tenure as Fantastic Four writer/artist and he's going to make history every step of the way! He begins with the shocking resurrection of Jean Grey. How do you follow that up? With the return of the true Doctor Doom in a next-level war with the Beyonder! Then, our heroes journey into the Negative Zone with Nick Fury to face Blastaar and a resurgent Annihilus, but when their return trip catapults them to 1936 they're faced with a classic dilemma. Do you stop Nick Fury from killing Hitler? It all builds a triple-sized 25th anniversary extravaganza that seeks to bring the Thing back into the fold, set where else but Monster Island? COLLECTING: THE FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #286-296 and material from MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #37 Rated T
(W/A) John Byrne, Various (CA) John Byrne
Comic master John Byrne concludes his all-time great run on Fantastic Four, and celebrates the teams 25th anniversary! John Byrne concludes his iconic tenure as Fantastic Four writer/artist and he's going to make history every step of the way! He begins with the shocking resurrection of Jean Grey. How do you follow that up? With the return of the true Doctor Doom in a next-level war with the Beyonder! Then, our heroes journey into the Negative Zone with Nick Fury to face Blastaar and a resurgent Annihilus, but when their return trip catapults them to 1936 they're faced with a classic dilemma. Do you stop Nick Fury from killing Hitler? It all builds a triple-sized 25th anniversary extravaganza that seeks to bring the Thing back into the fold, set where else but Monster Island? COLLECTING: THE FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #286-296 and material from MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #37 Rated T
(W) Bill Mantlo, Steven Grant (A) Sal Buscema, Joe Barney (CA) Al Milgrom
Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema continue their fan-favorite Hulk run! Bruce Banner has lived the waking nightmare of being the Incredible Hulk for years, but what if his gamma-powered other self wasn't an unhinged engine of destruction? What the if man controlled the monster? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema explore a new world where it's mind over monster for Marvel's green goliath, a world where Bruce Banner's mind dominates the Hulk. It opens surprising new opportunities for comics' most tormented psychological pair. Yet, despite Banner's new control, the power of the Hulk's rage may still burst out with more fury than ever. It's a saga that ends on the doorstep of the White House, but who will be there to meet the President? Banner the man, or Hulk the monster? COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1968) 266-279, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 7 Rated T
The Marvel Masterworks boast an all-new restoration that makes these stories look better than ever! A rotten swamp monster never looked so good! Artist Mike Ploog joins writer Steve Gerber, and they'll have you turning pages to shuffle through the muck and loving every second of it. Gerber's stories continue to expand the strange world surrounding the Man-Thing - and the people, both helpful (Richard Rory) and hateful (F.A. Schist), who have been drawn into the monster's orbit. Of course, there's also top-notch, good-ol'-fashioned fighting. Who wouldn't want to see the Man-Thing and the Glob swinging fists? Do they even have fists? It doesn't matter, it's comic-book perfection. Meanwhile, the Foolkiller debuts, and Man-Thing is hauled to New York City where Reed Richards is left to wonder whether there's still a man inside the mire! Collecting MAN-THING (1974) #2-14, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING (1974) #1-2 and material from MONSTERS UNLEASHED (1973) #5 and #8-9. Rated T+
The Marvel Masterworks boast an all-new restoration that makes these stories look better than ever! A rotten swamp monster never looked so good! Artist Mike Ploog joins writer Steve Gerber, and they'll have you turning pages to shuffle through the muck and loving every second of it. Gerber's stories continue to expand the strange world surrounding the Man-Thing - and the people, both helpful (Richard Rory) and hateful (F.A. Schist), who have been drawn into the monster's orbit. Of course, there's also top-notch, good-ol'-fashioned fighting. Who wouldn't want to see the Man-Thing and the Glob swinging fists? Do they even have fists? It doesn't matter, it's comic-book perfection. Meanwhile, the Foolkiller debuts, and Man-Thing is hauled to New York City where Reed Richards is left to wonder whether there's still a man inside the mire! Collecting MAN-THING (1974) #2-14, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING (1974) #1-2 and material from MONSTERS UNLEASHED (1973) #5 and #8-9. Rated T+
(W) Stan Lee, Roy Thomas (A) John Buscema, Various (CA) John Buscema
Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material, the original Marvel Masterworks return at last., this time with the start of a spacefaring legend, the Silver Surfer! The Silver Surfer ranks among the greatest Marvel comics of all time. Stan Lee's socially-charged scripts and John Buscema's sublimely powerful artwork made the series and the character global icons. This Marvel Masterworks will reveal the Surfer's origin, unleash alien invasions, introduce the utterly evil icon Mephisto and feature what is considered by many to be the most beautifully rendered story in Marvel history, The Silver Surfer #4's epic war with Thor! These double-length issues explore complexities of humankind as the Surfer grapples with his own existential inner turmoil. Also including the Surfer's first solo adventure from the pages of Fantastic Four Annual #5. This edition features an all-new restoration from original artwork and the highest-quality sources in Marvel's archive.
(W) Stan Lee, Roy Thomas (A) John Buscema, Various (CA) John Buscema
Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material, the original Marvel Masterworks return at last., this time with the start of a spacefaring legend, the Silver Surfer! The Silver Surfer ranks among the greatest Marvel comics of all time. Stan Lee's socially-charged scripts and John Buscema's sublimely powerful artwork made the series and the character global icons. This Marvel Masterworks will reveal the Surfer's origin, unleash alien invasions, introduce the utterly evil icon Mephisto and feature what is considered by many to be the most beautifully rendered story in Marvel history, The Silver Surfer #4's epic war with Thor! These double-length issues explore complexities of humankind as the Surfer grapples with his own existential inner turmoil. Also including the Surfer's first solo adventure from the pages of Fantastic Four Annual #5. This edition features an all-new restoration from original artwork and the highest-quality sources in Marvel's archive.
(W) Bill Mantlo, Various (A) Al Milgrom, Various (CA) Al Milgrom
Spider-Man gets serious in his relationship with the Black Cat! Spider-Man's adventures have been larger than life, but they spring from the rotten roots of street crime with Uncle Ben's murder by a petty burglar. That gritty side of the criminal world takes the fore as the Kingpin tightens his grip on New York City. Spidey's not just faced with fighting villains, though. Cloak and Dagger complicate matters and the Punisher has his own form of justice in mind. Meanwhile, Mantlo and Milgrom explore the man with ink on his fingers and a story in this blood, J. Jonah Jameson, and uncover the origins of the Hobgoblin. Speaking of revelations, Peter Parker unmasks himself to the Black Cat-with unexpected results! Also featuring Black Cat's search for superpowers, Spidey's black costume and Fred Hembeck! COLLECTING: Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 80-91 Rated T
