(W) Roy Thomas (A) Werner Roth (CA) Leonardo Romero
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.
(W) J. M. DeMatteis, Various (A) Mike Zeck, Various (CA) Frank Miller
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. Rated T
(W/A) John Byrne, Various (CA) John Bryne
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. Rated T
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.
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(W) Peter B. Gillis, Don McGregor (A) Denys Cowan & Various (CA) Denys Cowan
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. Rated T
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Andrea Sorrentino, More (CA) Stefano Caselli
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.
Rated T (STL216573)
(W) J. M. DeMatteis, Various (A) Mike Zeck, Various (CA) Frank Miller
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. Rated T
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.
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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.
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(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) 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) 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
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) Tom DeFalco, Various (A) Ron Frenz, Various (CA) Ron Frenz
The Hobgoblin unmasked - but what does it mean for Spider-Man? Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz lay a trail of clues that leads to?the Hobgoblin! The heir apparent to the Goblin mantle - and the title of #1 nemesis in Spider-Man's life - has been a compelling mystery since his debut. When his shocking identity is revealed, will you be able to believe it? And when the cosmic Beyonder returns, Peter Parker and the Puma will pair to face him with Mephisto waiting in the wings. Spidey's exploits will also bring him back to his early days and Crusher Hogan, the pro wrestler he grappled with way back in AMAZING FANTASY #15. And topping off this Masterworks volume is the stunning painted art and color of Bernie Wrightson in the Spider-Man graphic novel Hooky! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 271-278, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 111, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 22, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 27 Rated T
(W) Stan Lee (A/CA) Jack Kirby
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 Kids to Adults
(W) Stan Lee, Roy Thomas (A) Jack Kirby, Various (CA) Jack Kirby
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
(W/A) Al Milgrom, Various (CA) Al Milgrom
Visionary creator Al Milgrom writes - and draws - Spider-Man's second ongoing series in the leadup to its historic 100th issue! Kingpin's hitmen are closing in, your girlfriend-who doesn't even want to know the real you-broke up with you, and your new alien costume wants to kill you. What's that, you say? Yup, it's just another day for Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man! Writer/artist Al Milgrom spins a series of wonderful web-slinging adventures in the run up to Spectacular Spider-Man #100. He introduces new villains in the Lee/Ditko mold like the Answer and the Spot and (literally) resurrects classic characters like Silvermane as killer cyborg! The Kingpin's the man pulling the strings throughout. Will his leverage on the Black Cat mean Spidey won't see issue #101? Also featuring an Annual exploring Aunt May's younger days and the rare Spider-Man installment of Questprobe. COLLECTING: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #92-100 & ANNUAL (1979) #4, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #1 and QUESTPROBE (1984) #2 Rated T
(W/A) Al Milgrom, Various (CA) Al Milgrom
Visionary creator Al Milgrom writes - and draws - Spider-Man's second ongoing series in the leadup to its historic 100th issue! Kingpin's hitmen are closing in, your girlfriend-who doesn't even want to know the real you-broke up with you, and your new alien costume wants to kill you. What's that, you say? Yup, it's just another day for Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man! Writer/artist Al Milgrom spins a series of wonderful web-slinging adventures in the run up to Spectacular Spider-Man #100. He introduces new villains in the Lee/Ditko mold like the Answer and the Spot and (literally) resurrects classic characters like Silvermane as killer cyborg! The Kingpin's the man pulling the strings throughout. Will his leverage on the Black Cat mean Spidey won't see issue #101? Also featuring an Annual exploring Aunt May's younger days and the rare Spider-Man installment of Questprobe. COLLECTING: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #92-100 & ANNUAL (1979) #4, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #1 and QUESTPROBE (1984) #2 Rated T
(W) Stan Lee (A) Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby (CA) Jack Kirby
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.
(W) Tom DeFalco, Various (A) Ron Frenz, Various (CA) Randall Frenz
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. Rated T
(W) Tom DeFalco, Various (A) Ron Frenz, Various (CA) Ron Frenz
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. Rated T
(W) Tom DeFalco, Various (A) Ron Frenz, Various (CA) Ron Frenz
The Hobgoblin unmasked - but what does it mean for Spider-Man? Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz lay a trail of clues that leads to?the Hobgoblin! The heir apparent to the Goblin mantle - and the title of #1 nemesis in Spider-Man's life - has been a compelling mystery since his debut. When his shocking identity is revealed, will you be able to believe it? And when the cosmic Beyonder returns, Peter Parker and the Puma will pair to face him with Mephisto waiting in the wings. Spidey's exploits will also bring him back to his early days and Crusher Hogan, the pro wrestler he grappled with way back in AMAZING FANTASY #15. And topping off this Masterworks volume is the stunning painted art and color of Bernie Wrightson in the Spider-Man graphic novel Hooky! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 271-278, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 111, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 22, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 27 Rated T
(W) Tom DeFalco, Various (A) Ron Frenz, Various (CA) Ron Frenz
The Hobgoblin unmasked - but what does it mean for Spider-Man? Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz lay a trail of clues that leads to?the Hobgoblin! The heir apparent to the Goblin mantle - and the title of #1 nemesis in Spider-Man's life - has been a compelling mystery since his debut. When his shocking identity is revealed, will you be able to believe it? And when the cosmic Beyonder returns, Peter Parker and the Puma will pair to face him with Mephisto waiting in the wings. Spidey's exploits will also bring him back to his early days and Crusher Hogan, the pro wrestler he grappled with way back in AMAZING FANTASY #15. And topping off this Masterworks volume is the stunning painted art and color of Bernie Wrightson in the Spider-Man graphic novel Hooky! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 271-278, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 111, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 22, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 27 Rated T
(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby, Don Heck (CA) Jack Kirby
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. Kids to Adults
(W) Stan Lee, Various (A) Don Heck, Various (CA) Al Milgrom
The original Marvel Masterworks collection of the Avengers, 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! Brought together to fight the biggest menaces in the Marvel Universe, Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man and the Wasp represented the heavy-hitters of the super-hero set, but Marvel heroes don't just hang out, they live, breathe, argue-and even fall out. In an innovative twist that would come to define the Avengers, Stan Lee chose to have those original Avengers depart, leaving Captain America alone to carry on. But it who replaced them that really got reader's attention. Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch-all conflicted and villains in their own right-became Cap 's new recruits creating a dynamic, unpredictable and exciting quartet that to many would become the Avengers's heart and soul. COLLECTING: THE AVENGERS (1963) #11-20 Kids to Adults
(W) Stan Lee, Various (A) Don Heck, Various (CA) Al Milgrom
The original Marvel Masterworks collection of the Avengers, 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! Brought together to fight the biggest menaces in the Marvel Universe, Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man and the Wasp represented the heavy-hitters of the super-hero set, but Marvel heroes don't just hang out, they live, breathe, argue-and even fall out. In an innovative twist that would come to define the Avengers, Stan Lee chose to have those original Avengers depart, leaving Captain America alone to carry on. But it who replaced them that really got reader's attention. Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch-all conflicted and villains in their own right-became Cap 's new recruits creating a dynamic, unpredictable and exciting quartet that to many would become the Avengers's heart and soul. COLLECTING: THE AVENGERS (1963) #11-20 Kids to Adults
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.
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(W) Roger Stern, Bob Harras (A) Al Milgrom, Various (CA) Al Milgrom
Avengers - east and west - assemble! That's right, in the epic buildup to AVENGERS #250, a whole new team of Avengers is born! But before that historic moment, the seeds for the series' anniversary extravaganza are sown in a team-up between the Avengers and the Eternals against the Inhuman-Deviant menace Maelstrom. Meanwhile in California, Hawkeye works to assemble a whole new branch of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Avengers don't exactly grow on trees, but Hawkeye's West Coast Avengers soon build a scrappy roster that prevails over Goliath and Graviton - just in time to join their East Coast counterparts and save the world from a resurgent Maelstrom! Topping things off are the returns of Captain America, Hercules and the Black Knight, and the culmination of the Vision's plan for global?peace? Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #246-254, WEST COAST AVENGERS (1984) #1-4 and IRON MAN ANNUAL #7. Rated T
(W) Roger Stern, Bob Harras (A) Al Milgrom, Various (CA) Al Milgrom
Avengers - east and west - assemble! That's right, in the epic buildup to AVENGERS #250, a whole new team of Avengers is born! But before that historic moment, the seeds for the series' anniversary extravaganza are sown in a team-up between the Avengers and the Eternals against the Inhuman-Deviant menace Maelstrom. Meanwhile in California, Hawkeye works to assemble a whole new branch of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Avengers don't exactly grow on trees, but Hawkeye's West Coast Avengers soon build a scrappy roster that prevails over Goliath and Graviton - just in time to join their East Coast counterparts and save the world from a resurgent Maelstrom! Topping things off are the returns of Captain America, Hercules and the Black Knight, and the culmination of the Vision's plan for global?peace? Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #246-254, WEST COAST AVENGERS (1984) #1-4 and IRON MAN ANNUAL #7. Rated T
(W) Steve Englehart, David Michelinie (A) Al Milgrom, Various (CA) Allen Milgrom
Driven by blockbuster sales, a new Avengers ongoing series begins here! In the 1980s, Earth's Mightiest Heroes expanded their ranks and their range, founding the West Coast Avengers. The roster of Hawkeye, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Mockingbird and Tigra meant that the team was stocked with powerhouses and fan-favorites alike. Marvel welcomed back one of the greatest Avengers writers of all time to steer their adventures: Steve Englehart. Along with Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott on art, he wove a massive series debut that brought in arguably his signature characters - Vision and the Scarlet Witch - in a crossover story plumbing the origins of Wonder Man and the Vision! Ultron also returns, but this new iteration of the iconic villain has a distinctly different disposition. Also featuring a double-sized Wonder Man solo adventure! Collecting WEST COAST AVENGERS (1985) #1-7, VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH (1985) #1-2 and WONDER MAN (1986) #1. Rated T
(W) Steve Englehart, David Michelinie (A) Al Milgrom, Various (CA) Al Milgrom
Driven by blockbuster sales, a new Avengers ongoing series begins here! In the 1980s, Earth's Mightiest Heroes expanded their ranks and their range, founding the West Coast Avengers. The roster of Hawkeye, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Mockingbird and Tigra meant that the team was stocked with powerhouses and fan-favorites alike. Marvel welcomed back one of the greatest Avengers writers of all time to steer their adventures: Steve Englehart. Along with Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott on art, he wove a massive series debut that brought in arguably his signature characters - Vision and the Scarlet Witch - in a crossover story plumbing the origins of Wonder Man and the Vision! Ultron also returns, but this new iteration of the iconic villain has a distinctly different disposition. Also featuring a double-sized Wonder Man solo adventure! Collecting WEST COAST AVENGERS (1985) #1-7, VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH (1985) #1-2 and WONDER MAN (1986) #1. Rated T
(W) Peter B. Gillis, Don McGregor (A) Denys Cowan & Various (CA) Denys Cowan
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. Rated T
(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby & Various (CA) Jack Kirby
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 early modern adventures of Captain America! On the eve of America's entrance into World War II, Steve Rogers was transformed from a 97-pound weakling into Captain America, but before the war's end a tragic encounter left the Star-Spangled Avenger frozen in the North Atlantic and his sidekick Bucky dead. The world turned on for decades. When Cap was finally resuscitated, he was a man out of time tormented by the death of his partner. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby explore those themes as they bring you the rebirth of an American icon. They'll explore Cap's new life in the Marvel Age, reveal the origins of Cap, Bucky and the Red Skull and introduce cornerstone characters and creations including Sharon Carter and the Cosmic Cube. COLLECTING: TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #59-81 Kids to Adults
(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby & Various (CA) Jack Kirby
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 early modern adventures of Captain America! On the eve of America's entrance into World War II, Steve Rogers was transformed from a 97-pound weakling into Captain America, but before the war's end a tragic encounter left the Star-Spangled Avenger frozen in the North Atlantic and his sidekick Bucky dead. The world turned on for decades. When Cap was finally resuscitated, he was a man out of time tormented by the death of his partner. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby explore those themes as they bring you the rebirth of an American icon. They'll explore Cap's new life in the Marvel Age, reveal the origins of Cap, Bucky and the Red Skull and introduce cornerstone characters and creations including Sharon Carter and the Cosmic Cube. COLLECTING: TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #59-81 Kids to Adults
(W) Steve Gerber, More (A) Sal Buscema, More (CA) Gil Kane
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 against?the 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 Rated T
