(W) Roger Stern, More (A) John Buscema, More (CA) Bob Hall
Roger Stern's fan-favorite run comes to a celestial conclusion! For the life of Hercules, the Avengers must storm the very gates of Olympus and take on an entire pantheon of all-powerful Greek Gods! Do our heroes stand a snowball's chance in Tartarus? Then, Magneto's on trial, and he needs all the help he can get! The X-Men aren't sure what his scheme is, but they're positive they don't want the Avengers and the Soviet Super-Soldiers to find out before they do! It's three-way warfare as the world watches, with the Master of Magnetism's freedom - and conscience - as the prize! Plus: Jarvis stands alone?and Doctor Doom conquers the world! Guest starring the West Coast Avengers! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #278-285 and ANNUAL #16, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL: EMPEROR DOOM, X-MEN VS. AVENGERS #1-4 and WEST COAST AVENGERS ANNUAL #2. Rated T
(W) Roger Stern & Various (A) Mike Mignola, Others (CA) Mike Mignola
This new title collects Mike Mignola's work on comics including SUPERMAN: THE WORLD OF KRYPTON #1-4, ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #2, SUPERMAN #18 and #23, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #54, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #36, SWAMP THING ANNUAL #5, PHANTOM STRANGER #1-4 and more! Also collects dozens of covers by Mignola!
(A/CA) Mark Brooks
Superstar artist Mark Brooks has thrilled True Believers for years with his detailed interiors, stunning covers and jaw-dropping promotional artwork for such major projects as HOUSE OF X. Brooks' instantly recognizable illustrations starring everyone from Spider-Man to the Avengers to the X-Men - sometimes in the same image - have earned him a reputation as one of the most talented creators in the industry. Now twelve of Brooks' most stunning pieces have been painstakingly selected and collected in a beautiful hardcover case, ready for you to frame at home. It's an instant collection of masterpieces from a modern maestro! Rated T+
Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! John Romita Jr. followed in his famous father's footsteps - and soon become a legend in his own right! This volume collects some of JRJR's greatest hits, from his first Marvel work to the creation of a New Universe and more! Tony Stark battles alcoholism! Spider-Man battles the Juggernaut though the streets of New York! Colossus and Kitty Pryde break up! Daredevil and Kingpin celebrate Christmas! The Punisher joins the mafia! Professor X and Magneto's history is explored! Hulk smashes the Abomination! A masterful retelling of Daredevil's origin! And more! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #229-230, IRON MAN (1968) #128 and #256, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #183 and #309, STAR BRAND #1, DAREDEVIL (1964) #253, PUNISHER WAR ZONE (1992) #1, DAREDEVIL: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR #1-2, INCREDIBLE HULK (2000) #25 and #34, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #36 and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #11. Rated T+
(W) Roger Stern, More (A) John Romita, More (CA) John Romita
Roger Stern and John Romita Jr. earned their stripes as two of Marvel's most legendary creators with their run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, and they kick off this volume with the introduction of the Hobgoblin! Who is he, and how did he quickly become one of Spidey's most threatening villains? Then, you can't keep a bad Vulture down as the master criminal returns in a classic two-parter! Also featuring confrontations with the Mad Thinker, Thunderball and Spidey's most famous rogue: J. Jonah Jameson! Peter Parker's romantic life gets messy when both Mary Jane and the Black Cat enter the picture! And topping it all off, one of the most beloved Spidey stories of all time, 'The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man!' Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #238-251 and ANNUAL #17; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #85 and THE OFFICIAL MARVEL TRY-OUT BOOK. Rated T
(W) Roger Stern, More (A) John Romita, More
Roger Stern and John Romita Jr. earned their stripes as two of Marvel's most legendary creators with their run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, and they kick off this volume with the introduction of the Hobgoblin! Who is he, and how did he quickly become one of Spidey's most threatening villains? Then, you can't keep a bad Vulture down as the master criminal returns in a classic two-parter! Also featuring confrontations with the Mad Thinker, Thunderball and Spidey's most famous rogue: J. Jonah Jameson! Peter Parker's romantic life gets messy when both Mary Jane and the Black Cat enter the picture! And topping it all off, one of the most beloved Spidey stories of all time, 'The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man!' Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #238-251 and ANNUAL #17; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #85 and THE OFFICIAL MARVEL TRY-OUT BOOK. 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) 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) Sal Buscema, More (CA) Bob Layton
Roger Stern brings his timeless Hulk run to a close with an Incredible finish! With Hulk icon Sal Buscema at the drawing board, ol' Jade Jaws gets wound up in an epic four-issue struggle with Machine Man that'll test the limits of both man and, well, machine! The high-tech thief Goldbug is searching for a lost city of gold, and needs the Hulk to find it, but what is his connection to the enigmatic They Who Wield Power? And can Hulk stand up to a foe even bigger than he is? Find out when he takes on It the Living Colossus! Plus: It's Hulk vs. Canadian heavyweight Sasquatch in one extra-sized Annual, and the legendary Steve Ditko is on hand to draw another! Collecting THE INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #234-244, ANNUAL (1968) #8-9 and material from MARVEL TREASURY EDITION (1974) #20, #24. Rated T
(W) Roger Stern, More (A) Sal Buscema, More (CA) Bob Layton
Roger Stern brings his timeless Hulk run to a close with an Incredible finish! With Hulk icon Sal Buscema at the drawing board, ol' Jade Jaws gets wound up in an epic four-issue struggle with Machine Man that'll test the limits of both man and, well, machine! The high-tech thief Goldbug is searching for a lost city of gold, and needs the Hulk to find it, but what is his connection to the enigmatic They Who Wield Power? And can Hulk stand up to a foe even bigger than he is? Find out when he takes on It the Living Colossus! Plus: It's Hulk vs. Canadian heavyweight Sasquatch in one extra-sized Annual, and the legendary Steve Ditko is on hand to draw another! Collecting THE INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #234-244, ANNUAL (1968) #8-9 and material from MARVEL TREASURY EDITION (1974) #20, #24. Rated T
(W) Michael Fleisher, More (A) John Buscema, More (CA) Dan Panosian
In this massive collection, writer Michael Fleisher hits his stride with a series of mold-breaking Conan tales like 'The Temple of the Twelve-Eyed Thing,' 'Demons of the Firelight' and 'Dominion of the Bat' - illustrated by top talents, including Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan and the one and only John Buscema! Meanwhile, X-Men superstar Chris Claremont pens an adventure pitting Conan against the minions of Thoth-Amon in a tour de force drawn by Val Mayerik! Conan legend Roy Thomas is also on hand to tell solo stories of Conan's 'Red Nails' colleague, Valeria. Rounding out this volume are the conclusion of John Buscema's 'Bront' - and the comic book adaptation of Conan the Barbarian, along with extensive articles on the blockbuster film! Collecting SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) #73-87 and MARVEL COMICS SUPER SPECIAL #21.. Mature
(W) Michael Fleisher, More (A) John Buscema, More (CA) Joe Jusko
In this massive collection, writer Michael Fleisher hits his stride with a series of mold-breaking Conan tales like 'The Temple of the Twelve-Eyed Thing,' 'Demons of the Firelight' and 'Dominion of the Bat' - illustrated by top talents, including Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan and the one and only John Buscema! Meanwhile, X-Men superstar Chris Claremont pens an adventure pitting Conan against the minions of Thoth-Amon in a tour de force drawn by Val Mayerik! Conan legend Roy Thomas is also on hand to tell solo stories of Conan's 'Red Nails' colleague, Valeria. Rounding out this volume are the conclusion of John Buscema's 'Bront' - and the comic book adaptation of Conan the Barbarian, along with extensive articles on the blockbuster film! Collecting SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN (1974) #73-87 and MARVEL COMICS SUPER SPECIAL #21.. Mature
(W) Brian Michael Bendis, Bill Jemas (A) Mark Bagley (CA) Joe Quesada
In the year 2000, Marvel launched the Ultimate Universe, reinventing Spider-Man and his mythos for a new millennium! Now, the first three years of Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley's fan-favorite, award-winning take on the web-slinger are collected in one oversized volume! Relive Peter Parker's early days as Spider-Man, learning to fight crime by trial and error as he struggles to balance his new life with the demands of high school: puberty, homework and dating! Even with the help of his best friend Mary Jane Watson, Peter has a heavy load to bear. But the neophyte Spider-Man is making enemies left and right - including the Green Goblin, the Kingpin, Doctor Octopus, Kraven the Hunter and the maniacal Venom - and unless he can rise to the occasion, Spidey may not survive until prom! Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2000) #1-39 and #1/2. Rated T+
(W) Brian Michael Bendis, Bill Jemas (A) Mark Bagley (CA) Joe Quesada
In the year 2000, Marvel launched the Ultimate Universe, reinventing Spider-Man and his mythos for a new millennium! Now, the first three years of Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley's fan-favorite, award-winning take on the web-slinger are collected in one oversized volume! Relive Peter Parker's early days as Spider-Man, learning to fight crime by trial and error as he struggles to balance his new life with the demands of high school: puberty, homework and dating! Even with the help of his best friend Mary Jane Watson, Peter has a heavy load to bear. But the neophyte Spider-Man is making enemies left and right - including the Green Goblin, the Kingpin, Doctor Octopus, Kraven the Hunter and the maniacal Venom - and unless he can rise to the occasion, Spidey may not survive until prom! Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2000) #1-39 and #1/2. Rated T+