It's 'One Year Later' after the events of Infinite Crisis, and Aquaman has totally changed! The new Aquaman begins the hunt for his missing father and fights a savage duel against an Atlantean warrior over his alliance with the much-feared King Shark. Also, the fate of Atlantis is revealed as Aquaman encounters a band of Atlanteans led by Mera! Who is the new savior of the seven seas and what happened to the original Aquaman? Collects AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #40-49.
(W) Kurt Busiek (A/CA) Carlos Pacheco & Various
The return of a classic! An oversized, fully remastered collection of the fantasy-adventure epic to accompany the all-new series. Young Fletcher Arrowsmith learns the true cost of war in an alternate history where dragons and magic spells are as much a part of World War I as bullets and barbed wire. This edition, in hardcover for the first time, will present the art as PACHECO originally intended. Collects ARROWSMITH, VOL. 1 #1-6
(W) Kurt Busiek (A/CA) Carlos Pacheco
The classic fantasy-adventure epic. Young Fletcher Arrowsmith learns the true cost of war, in an alternate history where dragons and magic spells are as much a part of World War I as bullets and barbed wire. Collects ARROWSMITH, VOL. 1 #1-6
(W) Kurt Busiek (A/CA) Carlos Pacheco & Various
ADVANCE SOLICIT In a world where World War One is fought with magic and dragons as much as bullets and trenches, young Fletcher Arrowsmith of the Overseas Aero Corps is sent on a secret mission into enemy territory, to find a mysterious ally and stop a deadly plan that could destroy all of Europe. Along the way, he'll deal with dangerous enemy sorcerers, werewolves, and trolls?and learn the true secrets behind magic and the war itself. Superstar creators KURT BUSIEK (ASTRO CITY, Marvels) & CARLOS PACHECO (X-Men, Avengers Forever, Superman) deliver a war, and a world, like none other. Collects ARROWSMITH: BEHIND ENEMY LINES #1-6.
(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Eric Anderson & Various (CA) Alex Ross
A hero dreams of flight. An alien spy prepares for invasion. A young man is mentored by a hero with dark secrets. A street criminal discovers a hero's identity. And much, much more. Step into a world of heroes and see them from a whole different perspective. These are the multiple-award-winning stories that began the epic series and changed how we think about superheroes.
Collects KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY, VOL. 1 (#1-6) & VOL. 2 (#1-12, #?) (STL215279)
(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Eric Anderson & Various (CA) Alex Ross
A superpowered convict must turn detective to protect his community. A young lawyer becomes entangled with a chilling avenger. A television actor finds himself playing superhero for real. A living cartoon reflects on his strange life. And much more, including a guide to Astro City's heroes, history, and neighborhoods illustrated by an all-star roster of artists. Star creators KURT BUSIEK, BRENT ANDERSON, ALEX ROSS, and friends bring you more stories that changed how we think about superheroes. Collects ASTRO CITY, VOL. 2 #13-22; ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #1-5; ASTRO CITY SPECIAL #1; portions of 9-11: THE WORLD'S FINEST COMIC BOOK WRITERS & ARTISTS TELL STORIES TO REMEMBER #2; and ASTRO CITY: A VISITOR'S GUIDE.
(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Eric Anderson, Alex Sinclair (CA) Alex Ross
The longest, most sweeping epic in Astro City's history, in one volume for the first time. Across the 1970s and '80s, Charles and Royal Williams deal with tragedy and obsession. One a cop, one a criminal, both have been shaped irrevocably by Astro City's heroes, and as the city enters a time of darkness, it'll take all they have to survive. Also features the full story of the death-and life-of the Silver Agent. Collects ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK ONE #1-4, ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #1-4, ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK THREE #1-4, ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK FOUR #1-4, ASTRO CITY: SILVER AGENT #1-2, and portions of ASTRO CITY/ARROWSMITH: THE FLIP BOOK
(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Eric Anderson, Tom Grummett, Jesus Merino, Alex Sinclair, Wendy Broome (CA) Alex Ross
Samaritan battles his greatest foe across time and space. The origins of Beautie and Winged Victory are revealed. The Broken Man makes his debut, and more secrets of Astro City history are revealed. Plus much more, from Astra’s college graduation to the tale of a gorilla who wants to be a drummer but may become a hero. Collects ASTRO CITY: SAMARITAN #1, ASTRO CITY: BEAUTIE #1, ASTRO CITY: ASTRA #1-2, and ASTRO CITY, VOL. 3 #1-10, 17 & 22-24
(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Alex Ross, Brent Eric Anderson, Jesus Merino, Joe Infurnari (CA) Alex Ross
Quarrel and Crackerjack have been crimefighters for years, but now face aging and retirement. Former super-criminal Steeljack helps an old lover solve a dangerous mystery. The First Family faces peril on a far-flung planet. Plus much more, from dangerous dreams threatening Samaritan, the world's greatest hero, to a day in the life of a sorcerer's assistant. Comics legends KURT BUSIEK, BRENT ANDERSON, ALEX ROSS, and friends continue to showcase the human within the superhuman.Collects ASTRO CITY, VOL. 3 #11-16, 18-21 & 25-34
Kang's ultimate triumph! The time-traveling warlord called Kang the Conqueror returns - and this time he plans to enslave all of Earth! The only thing standing in his way is its mightiest heroes! Time and time again, Kang has been a thorn in the Avengers' side. But now, the Conqueror has gathered all his vast legions from multiple eras to conquer the present once and for all! Can an expanded roster of Avengers - including returning members and new recruits - wage worldwide war and hold back the colossal forces arrayed against them? Or will they face defeat and subjugation beneath Kang's merciless boot?! Kurt Busiek, one of the most celebrated AVENGERS writers of all time, crafts an epic clash between the heroes and their most dangerous foe! Collecting AVENGERS (1998) #41-55 and material from AVENGERS ANNUAL 2001. Rated T+
(W) Kurt Busiek, Various (A) Various (CA) Alex Ross
Celebrate the history of the House of Ideas! Curator Kurt Busiek and an awesome assemblage of talent present a series of tales featuring some of Marvel's greatest heroes - as seen through the wide eyes of ordinary residents of the Marvel Universe! From the Sub-Mariner fighting in World War II to the dawn of the Marvel Age to the very different conflict of the superhuman Civil War, witness the lives, loves and losses of the everyday people caught up in the adventures of Spider-Man, Captain America, the Avengers, Captain Marvel and more! These unique perspectives include those of henchmen, first responders, old flames and even a teenage pre-Cyclops Scott Summers! Collecting SUB-MARINER: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS, FANTASTIC FOUR: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS, CAPTAIN AMERICA: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS, X-MEN: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS, AVENGERS: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS, SPIDER-MAN: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS, CIVIL WAR: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS and CAPTAIN MARVEL: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS. Rated T+
(W) Kurt Busiek, Geoff Johns (A) Various (CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson
Art by Stuart Immonen, Pete Woods, Carlos Pacheco, and others Acclaimed writer Kurt Busiek (Marvels, Astro City) brings his own unique spin of nostalgia and heroism to the Man of Steel in this new series of hardcovers featuring stunning art by Stuart Immonen, Pete Woods, Renato Guedes, and more! Book One collects ACTION COMICS #837-843, SUPERMAN #650-658, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL ANNUAL #5, SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY #1-4, and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #308-309.
(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Various (CA) Renato Guedes, Jose Wilson Magalhaes
THE MAN OF TOMORROW FACES HIS GREATEST CHALLENGES YET! Art by Renato Guedes, Carlos Pacheco, Brad Walker, Rick Leonardi and Others Legendary comics writer Kurt Busiek (Marvels, Astro City, Thunderbolts) continues to put Superman's limits to the test in some of his greatest adventures from the 2000s that highlight the world's greatest superhero's strength, heart, and humor. Personally curated by Busiek, Book Two includes 3-2-1 Action! (costarring Superman's pal, Jimmy Olsen), The Third Kryptonian, Shadows Linger, and more, plus several tales that highlight the most super good boy in comics, Krypto the Superdog! This second and final volume collects ACTION COMICS #850 and #852-854, SUPERMAN #659-675 and #712, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #13, and a Prankster story from NEW YEAR'S EVIL #1.
(W) Kurt Busiek (A/CA) Carlos Pacheco - Jesus Merino
Kurt Busiek (Astro City), Carlos Pacheco (Superman/Batman), and Jesus Merino's (Action Comics) legendary Superman run returns to print in deluxe format. All seems well in Superman's world: he's happily married, Intergang is on the run, and Metropolis stands as a shining example of a modern-day Camelot. But not even the Man of Steel may be powerful enough to avert disaster when an ancient sorcerer prophesizes that Camelot will fall! This volume collects SUPERMAN #654-658, #662-664, #667, and SUPERMAN ANNUAL #13 and features a brand-new introduction from Busiek!
(W) Kurt Busiek, Various (A) Mark Bagley, Various (CA) Mark Bagley
The greatest trick ever pulled! With the Avengers and Fantastic Four believed dead, a new team of heroes rises to take their place! But the Thunderbolts hide a sinister secret: They're villains in disguise! What are Baron Zemo and his Masters of Evil really up to? What happens when some members begin to doubt their plan? And when the enthusiastic Jolt joins their ranks, how long can their secret stay hidden? The T-Bolts battle the Hulk, deal with a suspicious Black Widow, and tackle foes including the Mad Thinker and the Elements of Doom. But when the Avengers and FF return, the full scale of Zemo's plot is revealed! Collecting THUNDERBOLTS (1997) #1-12 and ANNUAL '97, THUNDERBOLTS: DISTANT RUMBLINGS #-1, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #449, SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #7, HEROES FOR HIRE (1997) #7, and material from TALES OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1. Rated T
(W) Kurt Busiek, Various (A) Mark Bagley, George Perez (CA) Mark Bagley
Lightning strikes twice! Baron Zemo's plan has failed, and the Thunderbolts have been exposed as villains in disguise. Worse, they've been kidnapped to the realm of Kosmos. How far will Moonstone go to get them home? Back on Earth, the T-Bolts are pursued by S.H.I.E.L.D. - as well as by Zemo, who's out for blood! Have the Thunderbolts truly reformed? And who will give them a chance to prove it? One surprising figure from the Avengers' ranks just might: Hawkeye the Marksman! But his offer of redemption comes with a high price. Plus: Captain America faces the new Citizen V! Hercules targets Atlas for vengeance! The T-Bolts battle alongside the Avengers! And can the team triumph over the Crimson Cowl's massive new Masters of Evil? Collecting THUNDERBOLTS (1997) #13-25 and #0, CAPTAIN AMERICA & CITIZEN V ANNUAL 1998, and AVENGERS (1998) #12. Rated T