(W) Roger Stern, More (A) Paul Smith, More (CA) Frank Cirocco
The Marvel Masterworks reach the epic finale of legendary writer Roger Stern's DOCTOR STRANGE run! He's joined by Paul Smith and Dan Green and a host of top guest-artists all of whom add their beautifully-crafted visuals to the magical milieu. These master storytellers will introduce Dr. Stephen Strange to some of his toughest challenges yet: Dracula is in pursuit of the mythical book of demonic power - the Darkhold! Scarlet Witch, Monica Rambeau, Blade and Hannibal King join forces with Doctor Strange to keep it from the Lord of the Vampires! Then, the curse of the Ebony Blade has driven the Black Knight mad.Can Doc Strange pull him back from the brink? Plus: Clea wages war to end Umar's reign over the Dark Dimension! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE (1974) #58-73. Rated T
(W) Roger Stern, More (A) Paul Smith, More (CA) Frank Cirocco
The Marvel Masterworks reach the epic finale of legendary writer Roger Stern's DOCTOR STRANGE run! He's joined by Paul Smith and Dan Green and a host of top guest-artists all of whom add their beautifully-crafted visuals to the magical milieu. These master storytellers will introduce Dr. Stephen Strange to some of his toughest challenges yet: Dracula is in pursuit of the mythical book of demonic power - the Darkhold! Scarlet Witch, Monica Rambeau, Blade and Hannibal King join forces with Doctor Strange to keep it from the Lord of the Vampires! Then, the curse of the Ebony Blade has driven the Black Knight mad.Can Doc Strange pull him back from the brink? Plus: Clea wages war to end Umar's reign over the Dark Dimension! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE (1974) #58-73. Rated T
(W) Peter B. Gillis, Various (A) Chris Warner, Various (CA) Mike Mignola
It's the end of an era for Doctor Strange as this Masterworks volume collects the thrilling conclusion of one of his earliest solo comic runs! As the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange protects our dimension from threats we can hardly comprehend. What happens when the things that keep these terrors at bay - his many mystic tools and protections, his Sanctum Sanctorum itself - are gone? A gauntlet of Mephisto, the demon Khat and then the frighteningly powerful alien sorcerer Urthona send Doctor Strange on the run. He must find a way to repair his mystic cloak and survive death itself to save our realm, or Urthona will triumph?and unleash the unfathomable upon Earth! Also featuring the quest for Topaz's soul, J.M. DeMatteis and Dan Green's stunning Doctor Strange graphic novel and more rare stories! COLLECTING: Doctor Strange (1974) 74-81, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 23; material from Strange Tales (1987) 1-3, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 8, 31 Mature
(W) Peter B. Gillis, Various (A) Chris Warner, Various (CA) Mike Mignola
It's the end of an era for Doctor Strange as this Masterworks volume collects the thrilling conclusion of one of his earliest solo comic runs! As the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange protects our dimension from threats we can hardly comprehend. What happens when the things that keep these terrors at bay - his many mystic tools and protections, his Sanctum Sanctorum itself - are gone? A gauntlet of Mephisto, the demon Khat and then the frighteningly powerful alien sorcerer Urthona send Doctor Strange on the run. He must find a way to repair his mystic cloak and survive death itself to save our realm, or Urthona will triumph?and unleash the unfathomable upon Earth! Also featuring the quest for Topaz's soul, J.M. DeMatteis and Dan Green's stunning Doctor Strange graphic novel and more rare stories! COLLECTING: Doctor Strange (1974) 74-81, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 23; material from Strange Tales (1987) 1-3, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 8, 31 Mature
(W) Stan Lee (A/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 August 1961, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby lit the fuse to the greatest revolution in comic book history, the Marvel Age of Comics, and it began right here in the pages of FANTASTIC FOUR! With the space race on, Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, Sue Storm and Johnny Storm shoot for the stars - but after their craft is bombarded by cosmic rays, they return to Earth with startling powers! The Fantastic Four weren't just any super heroes, though: They were a realistic, relatable, bickering and loveable family that struggled to pay their rent and didn't always love their super-powers. This historic volume, packed with bonus material, features the first appearances of the Mole Man, the Skrulls and Doctor Doom; the Sub-Mariner's return; and so much more! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1-10.
(W) Stan Lee (A/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! The Fantastic Four return in another collection of classic tales: The Thing and the Hulk face off for the first time! The FF journey to the moon to grapple with the Red Ghost and his Super Apes, and encounter the Watcher! The Puppet Master bends the mighty Sub-Mariner to his will! The Mad Thinker unleashes his Awesome Android! Rama-Tut (A.K.A. Kang the Conqueror) sends the FF to ancient Egypt! Doctor Doom returns in a two-part epic guest-starring Ant-Man! Plus: The Molecule Man menaces the world, the wild and wacky Impossible Man drops in, and the Sub-Mariner launches an all-out invasion of New York City! All this and a backup feature pitting the FF against Spider-Man! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #11-20 and ANNUAL #1. Kids to Adults
(W) John Bryne, Barry Windsor-Smith (A) John Bryne, Various (CA) John Bryne
Combining a cosmic scope with a heartfelt, earthbound humanism, John Byrne's run on FANTASTIC FOUR remains a high point in Marvel history. The Marvel Masterworks continues its collection of that epic era, pitting the FF against Terrax the Terrible, former herald of Galactus - now in the thrall of Doctor Doom! Then, Reed Richards finds himself on trial in a Shi'ar courtroom for the crime of rescuing Galactus! The Torch and Thing take on the Mole Man, the Beyonder cometh?and welcome to the FF, She-Hulk! Plus: In one of the FF's most emotional stories, a desperate Reed and Sue place the fate of their unborn child in the hands of Otto Octavius! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #258-268, ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #4 and THING (1983) #10 - plus material from FANTASTIC FOUR SPECIAL EDITION #1, THING (1983) #7 and MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #15. Rated T
(W) John Bryne, Barry Windsor-Smith (A) John Bryne, Various (CA) John Bryne
Combining a cosmic scope with a heartfelt, earthbound humanism, John Byrne's run on FANTASTIC FOUR remains a high point in Marvel history. The Marvel Masterworks continues its collection of that epic era, pitting the FF against Terrax the Terrible, former herald of Galactus - now in the thrall of Doctor Doom! Then, Reed Richards finds himself on trial in a Shi'ar courtroom for the crime of rescuing Galactus! The Torch and Thing take on the Mole Man, the Beyonder cometh?and welcome to the FF, She-Hulk! Plus: In one of the FF's most emotional stories, a desperate Reed and Sue place the fate of their unborn child in the hands of Otto Octavius! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #258-268, ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #4 and THING (1983) #10 - plus material from FANTASTIC FOUR SPECIAL EDITION #1, THING (1983) #7 and MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #15. Rated T
(W/A) John Byrne, Various (CA) Johnny Byrne
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
(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
(W) John Byrne, Roger Stern (A/CA) John Byrne
Writer/artist John Byrne is bringing down the house - literally! The new face of Doctor Doom turns toward the FF and destroys their home and headquarters, the Baxter Building. With no safe haven, no equipment and no place to regroup, the team then faces an all-out riot in New York! The Hate-Monger and Psycho-Man are twisting the emotions of the city's people - and only a trip into the Microverse can put an end to the violence! These adventures expertly tap straight into the heart of the characters, illuminating why the Fantastic Four are enduring Marvel icons! Plus: Byrne's SHE-HULK graphic novel and an Avengers crossover that will have major implications for the future of the Skrulls! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #278-285 and ANNUAL #19, AVENGERS ANNUAL #14, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #18: THE SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK and material from SECRET WARS II #2. Rated T+
(W) John Byrne, Roger Stern (A/CA) John Byrne
Writer/artist John Byrne is bringing down the house - literally! The new face of Doctor Doom turns toward the FF and destroys their home and headquarters, the Baxter Building. With no safe haven, no equipment and no place to regroup, the team then faces an all-out riot in New York! The Hate-Monger and Psycho-Man are twisting the emotions of the city's people - and only a trip into the Microverse can put an end to the violence! These adventures expertly tap straight into the heart of the characters, illuminating why the Fantastic Four are enduring Marvel icons! Plus: Byrne's SHE-HULK graphic novel and an Avengers crossover that will have major implications for the future of the Skrulls! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #278-285 and ANNUAL #19, AVENGERS ANNUAL #14, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL #18: THE SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK and material from SECRET WARS II #2. Rated T+
(W) Roger McKenzie, More (A) Don Perlin, More (CA) Rich Buckler
Ghost Rider blazes a trail of vengeance into his third Marvel Masterworks edition! The demon biker faces a myriad of enemies, from Gladiator and the Eel to the Enforcer and the Water Wizard. His travels across America's back roads and the supernatural worlds beyond bring him into the orbit of the mystical Doctor Druid, Dormammu and Doctor Strange - while a road trip to the Mojave Desert finds him in a team-up with Hawkeye and Two-Gun Kid against the fearsome Manticore! And just wait'll you see the truly offbeat Death-Riders from Beyond! This Masterworks finishes things up with a tale by the great Jim Starlin - and a fearsome joining of Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Morbius and Werewolf by Night as the Legion of Monsters! Collecting GHOST RIDER (1973) #21-35 and MARVEL PREMIERE #28. 312 PGS./Rated T
(W) Michael Fleisher (A) Don Perlin, Various (CA) Bob Budiansky
The Marvel Masterworks are on the highway to hell with the original demon biker, the Ghost Rider Johnny Blaze - and we wouldn't have it any other way! In our fifth installment of GHOST RIDER classics - restored and reprinted in color for the first time ever - the supernatural side of the Marvel Universe is coming out of the dark! The spirit of big-rig trucker Clem Barstow does not share the road. And the first appearance of Asmodeus might mean the last appearance for GR! Meanwhile, the Tatterdemalion mixes it up with Werewolf by Night, and Moondark casts a spell that brings in the cavalry with the Night Rider! And, no, your eyes are not playing tricks on you: The Orb is back! Collecting GHOST RIDER (1973) #51-62. Rated T
Johnny Blaze's ability to control the unrelenting demonic power of the Ghost Rider is starting to fail - and when the Spirit of Vengeance can range free, his wrath will know no limits! Villains from the overly ocular Orb to Azmodeus don't know what's in store for them. What do we have in store for you? Not just another full tank of GHOST RIDER, but the beginning of the creative runs of fan-favorite writers Roger Stern and J.M. DeMatteis, and high-octane artist Bob Budiansky! They rejuvenated the series, bringing higher stakes, even more suspenseful storytelling and classic moments for every horror-hero fan to love: Ghost Rider goes to confession! The Freakmaster! Killer clowns! And a demon biker ready to burn rubber and mete out the vengeance of Hell! Collecting GHOST RIDER (1973) #63-73 and AVENGERS (1963) #214. Rated T
Johnny Blaze's ability to control the unrelenting demonic power of the Ghost Rider is starting to fail - and when the Spirit of Vengeance can range free, his wrath will know no limits! Villains from the overly ocular Orb to Azmodeus don't know what's in store for them. What do we have in store for you? Not just another full tank of GHOST RIDER, but the beginning of the creative runs of fan-favorite writers Roger Stern and J.M. DeMatteis, and high-octane artist Bob Budiansky! They rejuvenated the series, bringing higher stakes, even more suspenseful storytelling and classic moments for every horror-hero fan to love: Ghost Rider goes to confession! The Freakmaster! Killer clowns! And a demon biker ready to burn rubber and mete out the vengeance of Hell! Collecting GHOST RIDER (1973) #63-73 and AVENGERS (1963) #214. Rated T
(W) Steve Gerber, Various (A) Gene Colan, Various (CA) Gene Colan
You wanted more Howard the Duck? Well, you're getting more Howard the Duck! The Marvel Masterworks finishes off Steve Gerber's satirical masterpiece with classic quacktastic adventures starring the malcontent waterfowl and his gal pal, Beverly! When Howard finds himself lost on the island of his greatest enemy, Doctor Bong, Bev faces an ultimatum: Become Mrs. Bong or the duck gets fricasseed! But things soon get worse for our feathered friend when he undergoes a monstrous transformation. The world isn't ready for Howard the Human! So it's time to go off-planet in a space-opera adventure that could only be called 'Star Waaugh!' Joining Gerber for his history-making run is artist Gene Colan, rendering the hilarity on every page! May the farce be with you! Collecting HOWARD THE DUCK (1976) #15-31 and ANNUAL #1.
(W) Stan Lee (A) Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko (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! Hot off the success of FANTASTIC FOUR, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created an atomic update on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. When mild-mannered scientist Dr. Robert Bruce Banner is caught in a gamma bomb explosion, he is transformed into the unstoppable engine of destruction known as the Incredible Hulk! In this collection of the Hulk's complete original solo series, you'll thrill to Hulk's first appearance as a gray goliath before he turned that familiar shade of green! You'll watch Hulk bust knuckles against the far-out Toad Men, the subterranean Tyrannus, the monstrous Mongu and the Metal Master! And you'll meet Rick Jones, General Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross and Betty Ross! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (1962) #1-6. Kids to Adults
(W) Various, Bill Mantlo (A) Various, Sal Buscema (CA) Michael Golden
The Masterworks rampage into the incredible Bill Mantlo era of Hulk! Mantlo's five-year run redefined comics' meanest, greenest goliath - and it all kicks off when the Hulk unleashes his rage on Gamma Base! By the time the dust settles, Hulk will find himself exiled to Jarella's world, where he crosses paths with the cosmic Gardener, wielder of an Infinity Gem! Then it's back to Earth for a chilling fight against Jack Frost in a tale drawn by the legendary Steve Ditko. A double-sized 250th issue features a team-up and tussle with the Silver Surfer, after which Hulk faces a 'Trial by Monster' when he finds himself in the middle of a civil war between monster men! The indelible art of Sal Buscema makes page after page a Marvel Masterwork! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #245-255 and MARVEL TREASURY EDITION #25. Rated T
(W) Bill Mantlo, Various (A) Sal Buscema, Various (CA) Frank Miller
Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema take the Hulk around the world! First, Israel's best defense against the Hulk is the super hero called Sabra! Next up is Egypt, where the Hulk faces the swashbuckling might of the Arabian Knight! Then it's off to Mother Russia for a battle against Darkstar and the Soviet Super-Soldiers! In Japan, Glenn Talbot faces a dramatic reckoning - after which the Hulk gets his passport stamped on Easter Island by the Absorbing Man! And in a pair of Hulk-sized Annuals, Rick Leonardi joins Mantlo to fuse Bruce Banner with the cosmic power of Captain Universe, and the Hulk battles the Avengers! Plus: Frank Miller's first Marvel story! And CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS - the Mantlo limited series that changed everything! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #256-265 and ANNUAL #10-11, and MARVEL SUPER HERO CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS #1-3. Rated T
(W) David Michelinie, Various (A) John Romita, Various (CA) John Romita
The hall of fame creative trio of Michelinie, Layton and Romita Jr. concludes its classic tenure with a run of stories that pushes the Armored Avenger to his limits! Tony Stark isn't the only one constantly upgrading his tech when Whiplash returns with a fearsome set of augmented powers and a new codename: Blacklash! Then Ant-Man takes his I.T. role at Stark International to super-heroic lengths! And what happens when Doctor Doom and Iron Man travel back in time to the era of King Arthur's Camelot? These two armored titans square off in 'Doomquest!' Plus: The Living Laser, the Mauler and the Unicorn return to menace our man Stark. And wait until you see Iron Man's awesome new stealth armor! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #145-157. 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) John Bryne, Various (CA) John Bryne
It's prime time in the Marvel Universe with Chris Claremont, John Byrne and the amazing Spider-Man! That's right, before they created the definitive X-Men, Claremont and Byrne were spinning tales with the web-slinger. And the historic Spidey exploits they have in store include Captain Britain's introduction to the Marvel U. proper, the first appearance of Arcade, adventures alongside the scintillating Tigra and the malodorous Man-Thing, a two-part tale that revives the Living Monolith and co-stars X-Men Havok and Polaris, and an encounter with Luke Cage and New York's Bravest! Also featured are a mystic turn with Doctor Strange and Clea that features the return of the Silver Dagger; adventures with Cap, Iron Man and Daredevil - and a bevy of bonus material including cover art from MARVEL TALES! Collecting MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #65-73 and #75-77. Rated T
(W) Chris Claremont, Various (A) John Bryne, Various (CA) John Bryne
It's prime time in the Marvel Universe with Chris Claremont, John Byrne and the amazing Spider-Man! That's right, before they created the definitive X-Men, Claremont and Byrne were spinning tales with the web-slinger. And the historic Spidey exploits they have in store include Captain Britain's introduction to the Marvel U. proper, the first appearance of Arcade, adventures alongside the scintillating Tigra and the malodorous Man-Thing, a two-part tale that revives the Living Monolith and co-stars X-Men Havok and Polaris, and an encounter with Luke Cage and New York's Bravest! Also featured are a mystic turn with Doctor Strange and Clea that features the return of the Silver Dagger; adventures with Cap, Iron Man and Daredevil - and a bevy of bonus material including cover art from MARVEL TALES! Collecting MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #65-73 and #75-77. 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
