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In the mid 1970s following the colossal success of Conan the Barbarian, Roy Thomas helped expand the universe of Conan to showcase further stories and the talents of some of the comics industry's best with the equally popular Savage Sword of Conan magazine. Now, for the first time in over thirty years, these primal tales, featuring Robert E. Howard's most popular character, are available in this, the first in a series of massive trade paperbacks, collecting all Savage Sword Conan stories beginning with issue one.

The adventures of Arcadia's ghostly avenger as she prowls the dark streets. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The story jumps from Hellboy's mysterious World War II origin to his 1994 confrontation with the man who summoned him to earth, and the earliest signs of the plague of frogs. Avoiding his supposed fate as the herald of the end of the world, Hellboy continues with the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, fighting alongside Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, and drafting Roger Homunculus into his own ill-fated service with the B.P.R.D. This 368-page volume covers Hellboy’s adventures from 1994 to 1997, reprinting Seed of Destruction, Wake the Devil, and “Wolves of St August,” “The Chained Coffin,” and “Almost Colossus,” from The Chained Coffin and The Right Hand of Doom.

This volume contains over forty-five action-packed stories starring the barbaric Atlantean exile, King Kull Robert E. Howard expert and legendary scribe Roy Thomas details Kull's mysterious early life - from the time he was born to his enslavement by Lemurian pirates. This tome also includes stories from when Kull was king The Commorian's provoke all out war with Valusia, and, since their clandestine plan of overthrowing King Kull failed in "The Shadow Kingdom," the snake-men take a different tact. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Gold-plated geek Stanley buys his girlfriend Katherine a mysterious green mask -- a mask with an attitude that comes through even in the box. But it's when he tries it on that the mayhem really hits the fan, because it brings out the worst in anyone who wears it, and we mean the worst. The Mask carves his way through walls of cops and assorted creeps using weapons that range from pies to double-headed battle axes! This book collects the original Mask issues and includes an introduction by Mike Richardson, and never-before-published pencilled pages from Doug Mahnke with an explanation by John Arcudi. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

From his pulp-fiction origins in Weird Tales to his latest Dark Horse incarnation, Robert E. Howard's sixteenth-century Puritan adventurer has captured the imaginations of readers for decades. Now all of the Savage Sword of Conan short stories from the 1970s are collected for the first time: equal parts comics adaptations of Howard's formative tales and inspired new chapters from venerable scribes Roy Thomas (Conan the Barbarian) and Don Glut (Kull the Destroyer) Follow along Kane's restless travels with pistol and rapier as he is compelled to be a weapon of God, ridding the world of evil wherever it may be found - from the jungles of Africa to the high seas, and whether cannibal, demon, vampire, or pirate. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Follow Miyamoto Usagi in his epic trek along the warrior's path, beginning with over 600 pages of Usagi's essential adventures. In this first volume, Usagi protects a village from a band of assassins, reluctantly engages in a duel for blood money, hunts a gangster who has stolen his swords, and more! Collects Usagi Yojimbo Volume 2 #1-#16 and Volume 3 #1-#6! This book is recommended for all ages.

This collection includes Usagi's first encounters with the Lord of Owls, Inspector Ishida, and more, and is highlighted by the Eisner Award-winning Grasscutter, a grand tale assembling nearly all the series' characters in a struggle over the grasscutting sword of Japanese legend, with the fate of the nation in the balance! Collects Usagi Yojimbo Volume 3 #7-#30 and Usagi Yojimbo: Green Persimmon! This book is recommended for all ages.

Before the Creeper, before Hawk and Dove, even before co-creating Spider-Man, one-of-a-kind comic book artist/writer Steve Ditko illustrated his first super hero; the Cold War adventures of the nuclear-powered Captain Atom. Readers and fans now have a chance to own all the Charlton Comics' appearances of the original hero. This book is recommended for all ages.

From the mid-1960s -- the legendary Silver Age of Comics -- come these fast-paced superheroic tales starring the colorful Blue Beetle, the nuclear-powered Captain Atom, and the man of mystery known only as The Question Originally created as part of publisher Charlton Comic's line of "Action Heroes," nearly all of these classic tales were written and illustrated by artist Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man. This book is recommended for all ages.

A thrilling adventure of sci-fi action, ADAM STRANGE ARCHIVES VOL. ONE masterfully reprints the earliest escapades of "Earth's First Spaceman" as they were originally published in the 1950s. While searching fora tabled city in the Andes Mountains, archeologist Adam Strange suddenly found his entire life changed when he was miraculously transported to the planet Rann. Stranded on a foreign world of unimaginable wonders and inconceivable dangers. Strange quickly used his genius--like intellect and natural physical abilities to become the planet's new champion. An amazing look back at the early career at the original space hero, this books features Strange's classic origin story, a battle against a berserker robot, and in incomprehensible fight with a living tentacled planet. This book is recommended for all ages.

Collecting the adventures of Rann's champion, Adam Strange, an Earth man that was accidentally transported to the distant planet of Rann by Zeta beam technology. This volume collects Mystery in Space #66-80 and is recommended for all ages.

While All Star Comics #3 was unquestionably one of comics' greatest milestones, issues #1 and #2 were also impressive in their own right. Virtually every founding member of the (yet-to-debut) original JSA lineup minus Superman and Batman was represented in these individual adventures, and most of the stories are written and drawn by their original creators. This book is recommended for all ages.

In 1940, DC Comics had a radical idea: what if a group of super-heroes banded together to fight threats too great for any one of them to handle alone? Thus was born the Justice Society of America, featuring Green Lantern, Hawkman, Wonder Woman, and many others. These colorful tales set a standard for superhero teams that's still followed today. This book is recommended for all ages.

World War II continues to rage throughout Europe and the Pacific leaving virtually nothing untouched by its wake, including American comic books and the JSA... Represented here are the adventures of the Justice Society of America from the pages of All Star Comics of 1944 through the first half of 1945, perhaps the most grim of the war years, which may explain the time-travel story containing a strident saber-rattling indictment of the entire country of Germany (something almost uncomfortable to look at with today's sensibilities). Also we have a sympathetic, yet exciting adventure revolving around the plight of the "physically handicapped," a twenty-year-old murder mystery, an alien robot invasion, and a world-spanning tale of (shudder) living paint! This book is recommended for all ages.

World War II continues to rage throughout Europe and the Pacific leaving virtually nothing untouched by its wake, including American comic books and the JSA... Represented here are the adventures of the Justice Society of America from the pages of All Star Comics of 1944 through the first half of 1945, perhaps the most grim of the war years, which may explain the time-travel story containing a strident saber-rattling indictment of the entire country of Germany (something almost uncomfortable to look at with today's sensibilities). Also we have a sympathetic, yet exciting adventure revolving around the plight of the "physically handicapped," a twenty-year-old murder mystery, an alien robot invasion, and a world-spanning tale of (shudder) living paint! This book is recommended for all ages.

From the World War II era comes the Justice Society of America -- Green Lantern, Hawkman, Wonder Woman, and other heroes -- to stand against menaces on the homefront and around the globe. This book is recommended for all ages.

The original super-team, the Justice Society of America, continue their heroic post-War exploits in the adventures. The JSA confronts such adversaries as Landor, Brain Wave, Solomon Grundy, the Psycho Pirate, and more! This books is recommended for all ages.

An amazing collection of post World War II era tales, this volume reprints the classic adventures of the Justice Society of America as they were originally published in the late 1940s. America's original team of super-heroes, the JSA was a diverse group of characters that defended the United States against Nazi plots, alien invasions, and super-villain attacks. In this hardcover edition, Green Lantern, Flash, Hawkman, Wonder Woman, Black Canary, Wildcat, and the Atom face off against the nefarious threats of the Crimson Claws, Professor Zodiac, and the Injustice Society. This book is recommended for all ages.

Collecting more Golden Age super-heroic action and fun, as the All-Stars, comics' first "super-team," use their wits and their might to bring down a multitude of threats. Reprinting their adventures from the late 1940s, this handsome archive hardcover follows The Golden Age Flash and Green Lantern as they join forces with Hawkman, The Spectre, Doctor Fate and many other favorites to fight against a variety of colorful villains from one of comics' most energetic and imaginative eras, including Hollywood racketeers, cosmic criminals and a modem-day Billy the Kid. This book is recommended for all ages.

The adventures of the world's first and finest super-team, the Justice Society of America, continue in the penultimate volume of this landmark series of reprints. In All Star Comics Archives Vol. 11 the JSA face threats from villains such as the Diamond Man, Mr. Alpha, a sinister Circus, and more. This book is recommended for all ages.

The legend of the scientific super hero, the Atom, is brought back to life as it was originally presented in the 1960s. Reprinting the earliest adventures of Ray Palmer and his belt of White Dwarf Star material, which allowed him to shrink his body in size, these classic tales show the beginnings of one of the most well-known heroes of all time. In this collection of stories, the Atom must take on a tiny planet-hopping thief, solve the mystery of a lingering curse from the ancient Salem Witch Trials, and capture a communist spy attempting to steal American defense plans. This book is recommended for all ages.

After discovering that he could use the fragment of a white dwarf star to manipulate his own size and mass, physics professor Ray Palmer assumed the identity of the Atom and began his legendary life of crime fighting. In this beautiful book, the analytical adventurer teams up with Hawkman and Hawkgirl as he faces off against the villainy of Dr. Light, the time-traveling madness of Chronos, and the unnerving threat of his own phantom double. This book is recommended for all ages.

Reprinting the original tales of the Darknight Detective from the late 1930s, BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 is a remarkable look back at the early adventures that built the foundation for the legend of the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder. Showcasing artwork by Bob Kane, the creator of Batman, this amazing hardcover edition features the first appearances of Batman, Robin, Professor Hugo Strange, and the freakish Clayface. Also included in this beautiful archive edition is one of Batman's first confrontations with the madman who would become his greatest rival, the demented and deadly Joker. This book is recommended for all ages.

Originally published in magazine form in Detective Comics, #71-86. This book is recommended for all ages.

After witnessing the death of his parents as a child, Batman began a mission of vengeance and justice. Vowing to defend those who could not protect themselves, Batman was soon joined by the acrobatic Robin in fulfillment of this selfless task. Through the years, this dynamic duo has fought side by side against organized crime, alien invaders, world conquerors, mad scientists, super-powered villains and maniacs. BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 reprints some of the craziest and most entertaining adventures from the 1940s as Batman and Robin square off against such outrageous characters as the Joker and the Penguin. This book is recommended for all ages.

The fifth volume in the BATMAN ARCHIVES series, this fabulous book reprints the early adventures of Batman and Robin from the 1940s as they encounter blackmailing mobsters, haunting apparitions, and historical heroes. In this beautiful tome, the Dynamic Duo must defeat an embezzler who has stolen Bruce Wayne's fortune, travel to London to help Scotland Yard solve a mystery, overcome the lethal insanity of the Joker, uncover the secret of the ghost that is haunting the Gotham Library, and work with Robin Hood in a tale of time travel and hypnosis. This book is recommended for all ages.

Batman is back and at his Golden Age peak! The Dark Knight and Robin face off against a gaggle of their most fiendish foes, including The Penguin, Catwoman, the Joker and... Frankenstein? This volume, with stories from 1947-1948, also features an introduction by historian Bill Schelly. This book is recommended for all ages.

Batman is back and at his Golden Age peak! The Dark Knight and Robin face off against a gaggle of their most fiendish foes, including The Penguin, Catwoman, the Joker and.... Frankenstein? This volume, with stories from 1947-1948, also features an introduction by historian Bill Schelly. This book is recommended for all ages.

Taken from the Golden Age of comics, these stories feature early appearances by Catwoman, the Joker, and the Penguin. This book is recommended for all ages.

The Coped Crusader faces the menace of the Axis powers in these tales, dating from the down of World War II. Along with saboteurs, and Filth Columnists, Batman also takes on the menaces of classics villains including the Joker, the Penguin, and Catwoman. This book is recommended for all ages.

Showcasing the classic adventures of Batman and Robin from the early 1940s, this volume chronicles the emergence of the Dynamic Duo as the world's greatest crime fighting partners. Balancing Batman's dark demeanor with Robin's humorous nature, these stories not only feature the first appearance of Bruce Wayne's faithful butler, Alfred, but also epic battles which pit the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder against their legendary foes, the Joker, Catwoman, and the Penguin. This book is recommended for all ages.

The Golden Age of the World's Greatest Detective returns for a fifth volume! Reprinting the Dynamic Duo's adventures from BATMAN issues #17-20 (1943), this volume features the first stories illustrated by legendary Batman artist Dick Sprang as well as an introduction by comics historian Michelle Nolan. This book is recommended for all ages.

Since their first adventure together, Batman and Robin have become pop culture icons. Collected in this spectacular volume are the stories that celebrate that classic partnership between the World's Greatest Detective and the Boy Wonder. Presenting their greatest adventures as they originally appeared in the 1960s, this book includes an unforgettable battle with the Joker, the first appearance of the Elongated Man, and the first time Batman ever appeared with the yellow oval around the bat-symbol on his chest. This book is recommended for all ages.

The latest DC Archive Edition reprints BATMAN #168-171 and DETECTIVE COMICS #334-339 (1964-1965)! This volume includes the first appearance of the "New Look" Batman logo, the reappearance of The Penguin and The Riddler and more, plus an introduction by Batman Begins producer Michael Uslan. This book is recommended for all ages.

Two of the first comic book heroes of all time, Batman and Robin have endured and evolved for over 60 years. This extraordinary hardcover edition looks back at seventeen of their original tales to show the foundation of the Dark Knight's legendary mythos. Reprinting stories by Batman's creator Bob Kane, as well as a few adventures that have not been seen in over sixty years, this remarkable collection features the first appearance of the fear-inducing Scarecrow and the last appearance of the original, rotund Alfred. This book is recommended for all ages.

Batman and Robin are perhaps the most famous super-hero team in comics history. Relive some of the Dynamic Duo's classic first adventures in this 240-page hardcover, reprinting 16 adventures from World's Finest #17-32, circa 1941-1948! This book is recommended for all ages.

The wildfire success of THE BRAVE THE BOLD team-ups made it a showcase for characters deserving of wider recognition and artists showcasing their work to readers. It gave birth to characters such as the Viking Prince and Silent Knight, and later to the Justice League of America and Silver Age Hawkman. In this first volume of eight stories from 1963- 1965, the bravest of heroes meet, often for the first time, with the boldest of compatriots. This book is recommended for all ages

Reprinting the original 1950s tales of four death defying adventurers and their impossible and unimaginable exploits. After surviving the crash of a small aircraft, test pilot Ace Morgan, daredevil Red Ryan, heavyweight boxing champ Rocky Davis, and marine scientist Professor Haley unite themselves in a mission to explore the unexplainable for the good of mankind. This beautiful hardcover edition tells the earliest adventurers of these four men of different backgrounds and personalities as they encounter powerful aliens, deadly robots, and creatures of unknown origins. This book is recommended for all ages.

The thrilling adventures of the death-defying Challengers of the Unknown continue, with more astonishing tales from comics' Silver Age. Created by comics legend Jack Kirby, the Challengers are test pilot Ace Morgan, daredevil Ace Ryan, boxing champ Rocky Davis and genius scientist Prof. Haley. Four men who barely survived the crash of a small aircraft, they consider themselves to be living on borrowed time, and dedicated themselves to a life of harrowing adventures. Using their combined skills and knowledge, they traverse the globe, willing to face any danger, and fight any and every astounding obstacle--all in the name of good. This book is recommended for all ages.

From Comics' Golden Age, a collection of one of comics' premier anthology titles Never before have these comics been reprinted, making this volume a must-have for all collectors. Featured within are stories of Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Wildcat, Black Pirate, Ghost Patrol and many more Included in this volume is an introduction by movie producer Michael Uslan (Batman films). This book is recommended for all ages.

The World's Strangest Heroes are back in an Archive Edition collecting Doom Patrol #90-97 (originally published in 1964-1965). Robotman, Elasti-Girl, Negative Man and "The Chief" take on classic villains including The Brotherhood of Evil, the Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man, Dr. Tyme, Mento, General Immortus, and more! Plus: an introduction by comics legend Roy Thomas. This book is recommended for all ages.

The Doom Patrol was certainly one of the more unusual and most fondly remembered of DCs 1960s titles, with more of a focus on the personality of the characters themselves. In this third volume we see a new unofficial member, a wedding and a very early DC crossover with The Challengers of the Unknown! This book is recommended for all ages.

The Enemy Ace Archives, Volume 1 collects the earliest tales of Hans von Hammer, the greatest fighter pilot of World War I. Utilizing superb characterization, these elegantly crafted stories offer an intriguing and rare look at war by presenting it through the eyes of "the enemy." Although a German soldier, Enemy Ace must still struggle with the agony of survival and the senseless deaths of young men. This book shows that war is not simply good guys versus bad guys but instead human versus human. This book is recommended for teens and adults. Collecting: Our Army at War 151, 153, 155; Showcase 57-58; Star Spangled War Stories 138-142

Death stalks the skies above Europe once more in this second volume of THE ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES, reprinting the classic adventures of World War I German fighter ace Hans von Hammer from the pages of STAR SPANGLED WAR STORIES from 1969 through 1976! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Another in DCs high-quality Archives series, this hardcover reprints the original stories of the Flash! Jay Garrick was just a normal Joe until an accident turned him into the Flash! This reprint of 1940s-era classics follows the success of the All Star Comics Archives series, and is the first to feature the solo adventures of this iconic character. This book is recommended for all ages.

The original super-speedster returns in this long awaited second collection of his Golden Age adventures. Thrill to the electrifying exploits of Jay Garrick, the Fastest Man Alive, as he faces off against the Monocle, the Super-Mobster, the Racket King and a host of other menaces. This book is recommended for all ages.

When Abin Sur's spacecraft crashed to Earth, the dying Green Lantern used his Power Ring to summon the only man who was worthy enough to take his place. Thus Hal Jordan, jet fighter test pilot, became the new Green Lantern of Earth. This hardcover masterpiece reprints the original tales of Hal as he learns both the limits and powers of his Power Ring and fights against surreal foes such as the Invisible Destroyer and the Giant Puppet. In these timeless tales, we see how an ordinary man begins his journey of becoming one of the world's greatest champions.This book is recommended for all ages.

THE GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES VOL. 2 collects some of the most important and influential stories in Hal Jordan's life. Reprinting the tales that set up the foundation of the Green Lantern mythos, this book shows the depth of the character in even his earliest adventures. Included in this volume is the first appearance of Green Lantern's archenemy, Sinestro, the introduction of Hal Jordan's family, the origin of Green Lantern's oath, his first team-up with the Flash, and the introduction of the Green Lantern Corps. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

In the third installment of the Green Lantern Archives, Hal Jordan becomes a true master of his power ring as his adventures begin to grow in scale and action. Taking on intergalactic warriors and human super villains alike, Green Lantern shows the true power of his mind and his ring. Included in this volume is the first appearance of Star Sapphire, the deadly alter ego of Hal's girlfriend, two monumental battles with his archnemesis, Sinestro, a classic team-up with the Flash, and an extraordinary adventure starring Green Lantern's predecessor, Abin Sur. This book is recommended for all ages.

The eight issues included in this volume (Green Lantern #22-29) find the Emerald Gladiator doing battle with the Tattooed Man, Sonar, Star Sapphire, the Shark and other extraordinary foes. Under the auspices of the classic creative team of John Broome, Gardner Fox, Gil Kane, Joe Giella (with an assist from Murphy Anderson), Frank Giacoia and Sid Greene, the Green Lantern's light was never more radiant than it was during these halcyon days of comicdom. Brightest day, indeed! This book is recommended for all ages.

The further adventures of Green Lantern Hal Jordan, the Silver Age's sci-fi-influenced super-hero, continues! This time, the Emerald Gladiator squares off against foes such as Dr. Light, Hector Hammond, Evil Star and many more! This hardcover reprints nine classic tales from Green Lantern, by writers Gardner Fox and John Broome, and artists Gil Kane & Sid Greene. This book is recommended for all ages.

From the Golden Age of comics, these are the fantastic tales that presaged today's popular Green Lantern series. Using his ring to draw on the power of a magical lantern fashioned from a meteorite, Alan Scott battled evil in these tales from a more innocent time. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Alan Scott was the original ring-wielding super-hero known as the Green Lantern. A member of the Justice Society of America during the World War II era, the caped adventurer used his emerald weapon against an amazing assortment of domestic, international, and alien threats. In this beautiful volume of classic Green Lantern tales, Alan Scott exposes an auto-race fixing scheme, clears the son of a policeman framed for murder, discovers corruption in a city orphanage, takes down embezzling contractors, faces off against the city's most powerful gangster, and battles the evil genius of Professor Casper. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The first Silver Age adventures of Hawkman and Hawkgirl are reprinted in a stunning Archive edition! Reprinting the Hawkman stories from The Brave and the Bold #34-36, #42-44 and Mystery in Space #87-89, this volume also includes the heroes' team-up with the space faring Adam Strange from Mystery in Space #90. This book is recommended for all ages.

A stunning new Archive Edition collecting Silver Age Hawkman #1-8 (1964-1965)! This volume , which opens with Hawkman's first appearance in his own title, pits the Winged Warrior against foes old and new. Plus, an intro by cartoonist and comics historian R.C. Harvey. This book is recommended for all ages.

A new archive featuring select stories from Flash Comics #1-22, introducing Hawkman! Gardner Fox's stories took the reincarnated Egyptian prince and pitted him against common criminals and uncommon masked felons. Plus, an introduction by Sheldon Moldoff. This book is recommended for all ages.

Collects all of the Golden Age solo stories of Johnny Thunder, Hour-Man, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite, Mr. Terrific, Wildcat and Red Tornado from Flash Comics, Adventure Comics, All-American Comics and Sensation Comics (January 1940-May 1942)! This book is recommended for all ages.

The World's Greatest Heroes continue their mission to protect the world from all villainous threats. But as a direct reflection of the growth and maturation of science fiction in the 1960s, these classic tales exhibit greater levels of imagination and creativity. Featuring Superman, Batman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash, this book reprints some of the Justice League of America's most classic and thought-provoking adventures as these timeless icons transform from simple action and adventure characters into universal heroes. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Reprinting the original Justice League of America series from the 1960's. This volume features the League's first encounter with Doctor Destiny and the annual team up with the Justice Society with Crisis on Earth-A! This book is recommended for all ages.

Reprinting the original Justice League of America series from the 1960's. Featuring the return of super-villain threats such as the Royal Flush Gang and the Queen Bee! Plus the fourth JLA/JSA crossover and guest-stars Elongated Man, Hawkgirl and Zatanna. This book is recommended for all ages.

Reprinting the original Justice League of America series from the 1960's. Featuring the return of the Key, a team-up with the Creeper and the latest JLA/JSA team-up featuring Red Tornado! This book is recommended for all ages.

Collecting Justice League Of America numbered 71-80 (1969-1970)! In these issues, the Black Canary joined, the new satellite headquarters was born, and more! This book is recommended for all ages.

The greatest heroes of the 30th century return in this new volume of adventures that took them into the 1970s This collection sees the heroes gaining a new maturity, while updating their costumes with trendy bell-bottoms. Also included are the introduction of popular Legion hero Wildfire and the wedding of Bouncing Boy and Duo Damsel. Features artwork by Dave Cockrum, co-creator of the New X-Men. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Led by the charismatic Superboy, the Legion of Super-Heroes fought galactic battles against super-powered conquerors and alien warriors. The twelfth volume in this archive series, this book reprints the classic tales of the Legionnaires as they were originally published in the mid 1970s. Featuring Superboy, Saturn Girl, Brainiac 5, Karate Kid, Cosmic Boy, and Lightning Lad, these adventures combine powerful graphic storytelling with vibrant artwork to create some of the most memorable exploits in the history of this youthful group of super-heroes and heroines. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Created in the laboratory of the brilliant Dr. Will Magnus, the Metal Men were a most unlikely group of heroes- a team of robots outfitted with a revolutionary device that (unintentionally) gave them human emotions. Assembled in this hardcover volume are the earliest escapades of Doc Magnus and his robot friends: flirtatious Platinum, shy Tin, hot-headed Mercury, dull-witted Lead, powerful Iron and brilliant Gold, reprinted as they originally appeared in the 1960s. This book is recommended for all ages.

Bursting onto the comic-book scene in 1941, Plastic Man was a bright spot in a Golden Age of heroes, standing out as one of the most unusual and innovative creations of the time. A reformed criminal turned do-gooder, Plastic Man stretched the definition of the strong-jawed, straight-faced super-hero to its absolute limits. Pitted against an equally odd and colorful group of foes and paired with the indescribably strange sidekick Woozy Winks in the pages of Quality Publishing's Police Comics, "Plas" quickly gained in popularity and soon graduated to his own title. Collected here for the first time are the Plastic Man features from the third issue of Plastic Man Comics, and issues 41-49 of Police Comics, all written and drawn by Jack Cole, Plas's creator and one of the most highly regarded talents in the history of comics. This volume also includes an insightful foreword by international comics historian Andreas Knigge. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Plastic Man #1 (Summer 1943) and Plastic Man stories from Police Comics #21-30 (August 1943-May 1944), with an introduction by Ron Goulart. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Bursting onto the comic-book scene in 1941, Plastic Man was a bright spot in a Golden Age of heroes, standing out as one of the most unusual and innovative creations of the time. A reformed criminal turned do-gooder, Plastic Man stretched the definition of the strong-jawed, straight-faced super-hero to its absolute limits. Pitted against an equally odd and colorful group of foes and paired with the indescribably strange sidekick Woozy Winks in the pages of Quality Publishing's Police Comics, "Plas" quickly gained in popularity and soon graduated to his own title. Collected here for the first time are the Plastic Man features from the third issue of Plastic Man Comics, and issues 41-49 of Police Comics, all written and drawn by Jack Cole, Plas's creator and one of the most highly regarded talents in the history of comics. This volume also includes an insightful foreword by international comics historian Andreas Knigge. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The first batch of his adventures are chronicled in this volume reprinting stories from ADVENTURE COMICS #40-57, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939, and NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1940 (circa 1940-41). This book is recommended for all ages.

Following the success of the Justice Society of America in the early 1940s, DC Comics introduced a second super-team: The Seven Soldiers of Victory. The team included Green Arrow, The Shining Knight, The Star-Spangled Kid, The Crimson Avenger and The Vigilante, along with sidekicks Wing, Speedy and Stripesy -- heroes whose legacy still shines in the DC Universe today. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

When young radio reporter Billy Batson speaks the name of an ancient wizard "SHAZAM!" he is magically transformed into the World's Mightiest Mortal - Captain Marvel! Marked by a distinct art style, Captain Marvel made his debut in 1939 in Fawcett Publishing's WHIZ COMICS and, for a time, even outsold his publishing rival SUPERMAN. This delightful hardcover collection reprints the Captain Marvel stories from those early WHIZ COMICS, introducing Captain Marvel, Billy Batson, the evil Dr. Sivana, the wizard Shazam!, and more. It also includes the famous "ashcan" edition of the first issue of WHIZ! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

When police detective Jim Corrigan was seemingly murdered by the criminal Gat Menson, his spirit was mystically returned to his body and he became the ghostly guardian known as the Spectre. This hardcover edition reprints the original 1940s stories of the spirit of vengeance as he battled both ordinary criminals and supernatural menaces. Included in this volume are the Spectre's first appearance, his supernatural origin, his first appearance in costume and the introduction of the infinitely powerful ring of life. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

A scientific genius and millionaire, Ted Knight developed an amazing Cosmic Rod which channeled the power of stars. Looking to make a difference in a world caught in the middle of a global war, Knight took the identity of Starman and joined the Justice Society of America, becoming a super-powered protector of the nation. The Golden Age Starman Archives Vol. 1 reprints Starman's classic adventures from the 1940s as he uses his abilities to fire energy blasts and generate energy fields against an assortment of powerful enemies, such as his archnemesis, the intangible Mist. This book is recommended for all ages.

From the minds and hands of Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster come the stories that started it all. This hardcover collection includes the early Superman comics that recount the Golden Age adventures of the Man of Steel. From his perilous escape from the doomed planet Krypton to his high-flying adventures in Metropolis and everything in between, this is a must-have edition for the discerning Superman collector or fan. This book is recommended for all ages.

These are the stories that catapulted Superman into the spotlight as one of the world's premier heroes of fiction. These volumes feature his earliest adventures, when the full extent of his powers was still developing and his foes were often bank robbers and crooked politicians. This book is recommended for all ages.

These are the stories that catapulted Superman into the spotlight as one of the world's premier heroes of fiction. These volumes feature his earliest adventures, when the full extent of his powers was still developing and his foes were often bank robbers and crooked politicians. This book is recommended for all ages.

These are the stories that catapulted Superman into the spotlight as one of the world's premier heroes of fiction. These volumes feature his earliest adventures, when the full extent of his powers was still developing and his foes were often bank robbers and crooked politicians. This book is recommended for all ages

These are the stories that catapulted Superman into the spotlight as one of the world's premier heroes of fiction. These volumes feature his earliest adventures, when the full extent of his powers was still developing and his foes were often bank robbers and crooked politicians. This book is recommended for all ages.

A thrilling volume that reprints SUPERMAN (first series) #21-24, featuring Superman taking on the Prankster, investigating a murder on a college campus, confronting a modern-day Robin Hood, and more! This book is recommended for all ages.

Re-presenting from the Golden Age of Comics - issues #25-29 of Superman, showcasing the early adventures of the Man of Steel. This book is recommended for all ages.

These collections, showcasing stories from 1939 and into the early 1940s, feature some of the earliest adventures of the world's greatest super-hero in hard-hitting stories by the Man of Steel's creators. This book is recommended for all ages.

Reprints material from ACTION COMICS #37-52, where Superman begins to face who will monopolize his time for decades to come: costumed super-villains! The Man of Steel faces off against Luthor, the Trickster, the Top, the Puzzler, and more! This book is recommended for all ages.

A new volume collecting Action Comics #53-68 (1942-1945) featuring an intro by William Schelly! This volume contains classic Golden Age tales — many reprinted for the first time — including the first appearance of the Toyman, the return of the Prankster, and more! This book is recommended for all ages.

No Superman fan will want to miss the latest must-have hardcover collection in the series which reprints the classic Superman comics from the Golden Age This Archive Edition includes some of the earliest adventures of Superman written and illustrated by the co-creators of the Man of Steel, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. This book is recommended for all ages.

Since her monumental debut in the 1940s as one of the first female heroes of all time, Wonder Woman has evolved into a cultural icon. Reprinting the Amazon princess's greatest adventures as she fights villainous menaces and aids the World War II cause. Featuring the first appearance of her arch nemesis the Cheetah, this action-packed book contains amazing tales of heroism as Wonder Woman discovers an ancient hidden Inca kingdom, travels to the moon to free imprisoned nymphs, journeys to the future and witnesses the first female president, proves the innocence of a WAAC officer accused of murder, thwarts a Japanese plot to disable American military planes, and battles the god of war and his deadly minions. This book is recommended for all ages.

This hardcover reprints stories from Sensation Comics #25-32 and Wonder Woman #8-9 (1944) and features an introduction by Comics Buyers Guide's Maggie Thompson. This book is recommended for all ages.

Featuring Wonder Woman's first battles against two of her greatest foes: Mars, god of war, and the Duke of Deception. The Amazon Princess also battles numerous wartime threats in this volume, including saboteurs, Fifth Columnists, and Axis agents of every stripe. This book is recommended for all ages.

DC Comics proudly presents classic Silver Age material from World's Finest #102-116 by two of the artists most associated with Batman and Superman! Guest stars include Batwoman and Lex Luthor, plus Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite team up! This book is recommended for all ages.

Fifty years ago, Batgirl made her Million Dollar Debut taking down the nefarious Killer Moth. And ever since, the butt-kicking hero has been a vital part of Batman's team and a role model for girls everywhere, squaring off against mobsters, assassins, super-villains and more. Though many young women have worn the cowl--from unassuming librarian Barbara Gordon to deadly mute assassin Cassandra Cain to teen vigilante Stephanie Brown--all have made their distinct mark on the DC Universe. Now BATGIRL: A CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS collects all the greatest triumphs and most tragic moments of the many Batgirls in one volume, offering a crash course in the character, from Babs' first appearance by Gardner Fox and Carmine Infantino to her modern-day adventures by Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher, Babs Tarr, Gail Simone and more. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

DC is celebrating 80 years of the greatest rivalry-turned-romance in comics in Batman: The Bat and the Cat: 80 Years of Romance! Over the past eight decades, Batman and Catwoman have remained at the forefront of popular culture across movies, TV, and books, which is in no small part thanks to the stories collected here. Following Batman and Catwoman's courtship from their earliest days from the 1940s on opposite sides of the law to their modern-day engagement and more, this book features the best tales from Batman and Catwoman's storied history together. This book is recommended for all ages. Collects stories from Batman #1, #3, #15, #324, #392, #615 (1940 series), Batman #24, #44, #50 (2016 series), The Brave and the Bold #197, Solo #1, and Catwoman #32.

An amazing collection celebration the first seventy five years of Batman with stories from the 1940's all the way to 2014! This volume is broken up into sections of Batman's evolution, showcasing how different authors and artists have left their mark on this legendary super hero! This book is recommended for teens and adults, although some of the reprints are kid friendly as well.

Introduced in 1940, The Flash burst onto the comic book scene with an explosive debut akin to his super-speed powers. He was an instant smash-hit success, as the lightning bolt insignia upon his chest became synonymous with the term "superhero". Even as seven decades have passed, The Flash is still a vibrant part of the DC Comics lore and an integral part of the genre. THE FLASH: A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS collects a wide range of stories featuring the Scarlet Speedster, ranging his seven decades as a mainstay in the DC Comics universe. From the original Flash, Jay Garrick, to his successors Barry Allen and Wally West, the mantle of this beloved hero has made him burst beyond the printed page into a pop culture symbol. This anthology graphic novel collects stories from the industry's legendary talents, including Gardner Fox, John Broome and Geoff Johns. This book is recommended for all ages.

Celebrate comics history with the 80th anniversary of More Fun Comics #74 and the debut of The Green Arrow! Read iconic stories selected from eight decades of the Emerald Archer starring: Oliver Queen and Connor Hawke. With appearances from Green Lantern, Black Canary, Speedy, and more! Includes newly restored versions of "The Rainbow Archer" and "The Green Arrow's Mystery Pupil" from issues of Adventure Comics! Plus commentary from former Green Arrow writers, artists, editors, and showrunners: Mike Gold, Mike Grell, Ann Nocenti, Greg Berlanti, and Marc Guggenheim! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

In brightest day and in blackest night, for three-quarters of a century, the hero known as Green Lantern has protected not just Earth, but the entire universe. Bringing together stories from more than seven decades of comics, GREEN LANTERN: A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS features stories from all of Earth’s Green Lanterns—from the wartime avenger Alan Scott to brash Guy Gardner, from solemn John Stewart to young, cool Kyle. And, of course, read the rise, fall and redemption of the greatest Green Lantern of them all, Hal Jordan. This crash course in the history of the Emerald Crusader contains GL’s Golden Age debut by Bill Finger and Martin Nodell and Silver Age reinvention at the hands of John Broome and Gil Kane, up through his modern adventures by Geoff Johns. Other legendary talents featured include Alex Toth, Dennis O’Neil, Neal Adams, Mike Grell, Darwyn Cooke, Ethan Van Sciver and Doug Mahnke. This book is recommended for teen and adults.

Created by comic book legends Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams, John Stewart changed both DC's fictional universe and the comics industry itself. Introduced as a substitute for Hal Jordan, DC's primary Green Lantern, John Stewart was DC's first Black superhero, and over the years grew from a back-up player to a main character and arguably the most recognizable Green Lantern. Stewart starred in the Green Lantern series for a time and later his own series, Green Lantern: Mosaic, and was featured in other media adaptations including the beloved Justice League cartoon. Fifty years following John Stewart's debut, this collection highlights the character's greatest moments over the decades--both space-faring and Earth-bound--from his first appearance in the legendary O'Neil/Adams Green Lantern run, to taking over from Hal Jordan as Earth's Green Lantern, and being rechristened as the first mortal Guardian of the Universe. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

This volume includes Green Lantern Vol. 2 #87, #182, #185, Green Lantern Vol. 3 #74, #156, Green Lantern Vol. 4 #49, Green Lantern: Mosaic #18, and Justice League of America #110.

Celebrate 25 years of Harley Quinn in this brand new hardcover collecting the infamous Suicide Squad outlaw’s most memorable stories! Since her debut in 1992’s Batman: The Animated Series, Harley Quinn has wreaked havoc throughout the DC Universe with her zany, twisted ways. From her time as Dr. Harleen Quinzel, the Joker’s psychiatrist, to her transformation into the sometimes hilarious, sometimes tragic, and always villainous Harley Quinn, celebrate twenty-five years with the most acclaimed writers and artists that have contributed to Harley’s raucous adventures! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Celebrate the greatest moments of the Justice League in their storied 60-year history! From the very first appearance of the Justice League to Geoff Johns' legendary, New York Times bestselling run, you'll find all of their greatest battles, triumphs and heroics collected here! The World's Greatest Heroes have been protecting the world for over 60 years. Join DC for a celebration of the Justice League and look back at their greatest moments. This book is recommended for all ages. Collects The Brave and the Bold #28; Justice League of America #28-30, 78, 140, 144, 200 (1964-1982); Justice League of America Annual #2; Justice League #1 (1987); JLA #1, 43; Justice League of America #1 (2006); Justice League #1 (2011); Justice League #1 (2018).

For the past 75 years, Superman has faced intergalactic generals, robot powerhouses and psychotic superhuman villains, but his most dangerous enemy? The richest man in Metropolis: Lex Luthor. He’s Superman’s most implacable foe—and now, DC Entertainment celebrates the criminal career of Lex Luthor! This new hardcover includes every phase of Luthor’s history, from mad scientist to corrupt captain of industry, from president of the United States to member of the Justice League! Includes stories from the very beginning, written by Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel, to the present day, written by Geoff Johns! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Holy anniversary, Batman! Every knight needs to have a squire, and every Sherlock Holmes must have a Watson. So it has been with Batman and Robin for seventy-five years. The Boy Wonder's spunk and color balance against the Caped Crusader's seriousness and gloom to create a perfect partnership, a Dynamic Duo. Though Batman has always needed a Robin, it hasn't always been the same Robin. Many different youths have taken up the name and costume, from jovial Dick Grayson to calculating Tim Drake to homicidal Damian Wayne. Each left his or her mark on the character, and today the Boy Wonder is almost as recognizable and beloved as the Dark Knight himself. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

2015 marks the 75th anniversary of Shazam! DC Comics is proud to present this new hardcover anthology collecting some of Shazam's greatest stories. This book is recommended for all ages.

When Superman debuted seventy-five years ago, it was not merely the beginning for one character, but for an entire genre. The phrase "super hero" had yet to be coined when ACTION COMICS #1 hit newsstands in 1938, but once Superman entered the scene, effortlessly lifting a car above his head on that first iconic cover, the character paved the way for each of the hundreds (if not thousands) of super-powered heroes written since. SUPERMAN: A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS gathers a range of stories featuring the first and greatest super hero, highlighting the many roles the Man of Steel has played over the decades. In these celebrated stories, Superman is in turns the Herculean champion, the lonely alien survivor, the super-powered Boy Scout and the soul-searching leader. Over the course of seventy-five years, watch as the character grows from a simple strongman to the beloved international symbol he is today! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The most recognizable superheroine of all time, Wonder Woman has been an essential part of the DC Universe and an icon for female empowerment for more than 75 years.
Armed with her lasso of truth and her bullet-stopping bracelets, the Amazon Princess journeys into Man s World again and again, spreading her mission of peace and goodwill and fiercely battling injustice where she finds it. She s a princess, a warrior and an ambassador. Beautiful as Aphrodite, wise as Athena, stronger than Hercules, swifter than Mercury...she is Wonder Woman! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

A new take on the origin of Batman for the new 52 universe. In a Gotham City where friend and foe are indistinguishable, Bruce Wayne's path toward becoming the Dark Knight is riddled with more obstacles than ever before. Focused on punishing his parents’ true killers, and the corrupt police that allowed them to go free, Bruce Wayne's thirst for vengeance fuels his mad crusade and no one, not even Alfred, can stop him. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The Riddler has arrived in Gotham and he’s terrorizing the city with his own twisted brand of anarchy. But why is he attacking now, and what is his endgame? The Riddler isn’t Batman’s only problem, as Killer Croc is on the streets and his violent crimes can’t be ignored. Meanwhile, the Dark Knight has trouble reconciling the increasingly conflicting ideologies of Alfred Pennyworth and James Gordon in this gripping re-imagining of the Batman mythology. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Harvey Dent is dead. Or is he? A gang of thieves thrusts Gotham City into a state of fear when they are mysteriously well-armed with military-grade weapons: flamethrowers, grenade launchers, and even tanks. And this gang claims it is funded by none other than former district attorney Harvey Dent. Balancing his two lives, Bruce Wayne must find the truth by tapping his growing network of agents, including Alfred Pennyworth, Jim Gordon, Waylon "Killer Croc" Jones, and the savvy new Catwoman. Bruce is distracted by the seemingly impossible return of another figure believed dead: his grandfather Adrian Arkham. He must also comfort his longtime friend, Gotham City mayor Jessica Dent, who is scarred both physically and mentally from her experience with the Riddler, which resulted in the gruesome death of her brother. But is Harvey back, plotting revenge on a city he proclaims to be guilty? When Batman discovers the truth behind these many mysteries, his entire world unravels...This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The origin of Green Lantern from an alternate Earth.

An original graphic novel that gives new insight into Clark Kent’s transformation into Superman and his first year as The Man of Steel. This is the first in a new wave of original DC Universe graphic novels, featuring top writers’ and illustrators’ unique takes on DC characters. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Young Clark Kent continues his journey toward becoming the World's Greatest Super Hero, but finds dealing with humanity to be a bigger challenge than he ever imagined! From a ruthless dictator to a new love interest who's NOT Lois Lane, things are never easy for this emerging Man of Steel. The worst is yet to come, in the form of a man-monster with an insatiable appetite, the Parasite! The only thing that might appease his hunger is The Last Son of Kryptonian! But that will also mean he will have Superman's powers without his conscience, and Kal-El cannot come anywhere near him, even though he has to stop him! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

This volume follows a young Clark Kent as he continues his journey toward becoming the World's Greatest Super Hero. After defeating villains terrestrial and beyond, Superman faces a threat that he can't simply outmuscle. A threat smarter, more cunning and deadly than he can imagine: the Luthors! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The origin of the Teen Titans from an alternate Earth.

They were just kids with the same problems as anyone. Victor Stone's mother wouldn't stop pushing him to be more than who he is. Tara Markov's mom couldn't tell you a thing about her daughter if her life depended on it. Joey Wilson was drawing further away from his peers every day, into a self-imposed world of silence. And Gar Logan had everything he could want, except the answer to what was happening to him...something that would happen to them all. After months on the run from the twisted project that created them, Cyborg, Terra, Beast Boy, and Aqualad are near their breaking point, barely surviving on what they can steal, squatting in the ruins of an abandoned subdivision. But as they reach their lowest ebb, their creator, Dr. Niles Caulder, is ready to make his move...and they're about to learn that they weren't the only kids to go through Caulder's twisted process! There are more children with powers out there, and unlike our heroes, they were raised for only one purpose--to be the living weapons Caulder wants ALL his Titans to be! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The origin of Wonder Woman from an alternate Earth.

The quintessential Batman origin story from the 1980's.

Featuring the origin of Detective Chimp and some of the greatest mysteries from DC Comics featuring Batman, Elongated Man, Slam Bradley and more.

The updated formation of the Justice League.

The quintessential Wonder Woman origin story from the 1980's.

The criminal underworld of New York City is a dark and brutal place, but it's never seen horror like this...
In the opening salvo of this best-selling series created by industry legends MARC SILVESTRI and GARTH ENNIS, up-and-coming mobster Jackie Estacado discovers a nightmarish new inheritance - the supernatural power known only as the Darkness! Weighing his conscience against the ability to mould the shadows to his will, Jackie finds himself dealing with worse than the usual wiseguys: an ancient cult, an angelic archenemy, and the corrupting consequences of the demonic entity empowering him. All this and more, gorgeously rendered and painstakingly assembled in the first of a series of absolute collected editions. This book is recommended for older teens and adults. Collects DARKNESS #1-18, TALES OF THE DARKNESS #1-4 & 1/2, WITCHBLADE #18 & 19.

Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the Darkness. Jackie's family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and Cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Then he discovers he has a twin sister he never knew right before the Angelus and Sonatine return for a climactic showdown. Family feuds, a mysterious town called Wyrmwood, and being hunted by Ripclaw. All this and more, gorgeously rendered and assembled in this second volume of absolute collected editions. This book is recommended for older teens and adults. Collects DARKNESS #19-40, WITCHBLADE #36, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS 9;, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #1, DARKNESS/WITCHBLADE #1, DARKNESS 9;

At the end of every horror movie, one girl always survives... in this case, Cassie Hack not only survives, she turns the tables by hunting and destroying the horrible slashers that would do harm to the innocent! Alongside the gentle giant known as Vlad, the two cut a bloody path through those who deserve to be put down... hard!
Fans have asked for YEARS, and we're finally delivering a fancy oversized hardcover edition, with a new cover, and a never before seen nine-page story written and drawn by series creator Tim Seeley! Collects EUTHANIZED, GIRLS GONE DEAD, COMIC BOOK CARNAGE, LAND OF LOST TOYS #1–3, TRAILERS, the SLICE HARD prequel and SLICE HARD, and the hellish crossovers with CHUCKY and EVIL ERNIE. This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

The HACK/SLASH collection readers have been waiting for, this second Omnibus collects the first 14 issues of the original ongoing series, and features classic slasher villains like Acid Washed and Father Wrath, as well as Cassie's first encounter with Georgia. as well as the first HACK/SLASH ANNUAL. Include a brand new bonus story by Tim Seeley! This book is recommended for older teens and adults.

Chicago. A criminal mastermind called OverLord held the city in his terrifying grip. Ordinary cops were losing the battle against OverLord and his super-freaks. Then a miracle happened. When he was found, he had no memory of his past. Lieutenant Frank Darling helped him find an identity and a life. Now they have a fighting chance... now they have... The Dragon. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Featuring remastered cover art from creator TODD McFARLANE, SPAWN: ORIGINS, VOL. 1 reprints the stories and artwork that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published, including the introduction Spawn himself, and a number of other memorable and menacing characters. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The tension-torn adventures of comics' most put-upon super hero, the Amazing Spider-Man, continue! Stan Lee, John Romita Sr., Gil Kane and Gerry Conway bring you new creations like the Gibbon, and the return of iconic adversaries like Doctor Octopus and Kraven the Hunter! The drama reaches its peak when the Green Goblin kidnaps Gwen Stacy, in the story that put a generation into therapy and cemented the Goblin's name as the definition of evil. Don't miss this seminal chapter in Spidey's history! COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 105-123. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Meet Spider-Man's deadliest foe! The webslinger may survive a mind-bending glimpse at life in the Mad Dog Ward, a run-in with Doctor Octopus and a Chance encounter. But the lives of Peter Parker and his new bride Mary Jane will be turned upside down when his former symbiotic costume and disgraced reporter Eddie Brock combine their mutual hatred of Spider-Man to become...Venom! In time for adventures with Silver Sable and Sandman, Spidey returns to the ol' red-and-blues - but nobody ever drew them like Todd McFarlane! The cunning Fox and the calculating Chameleon await. Styx and Stone will break some bones, and Killer Shrike can hurt you too. But who kidnaps MJ? Plus, the heroic debut of Speedball! COLLECTING: VOL. 18: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 295-310, ANNUAL 22; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) 33; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) 133. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The Avengers battle the Defenders in comics' first great crossover battle royal! It's hero against hero in the sensational summer hit of 1973. Cap vs. Namor! Thor vs. Hulk! It's the original and there's never been another one like it. Also featuring the origin of Mantis; an all-hands-on-deck battle with the Zodiac; the Avengers vs. Thanos and the Cosmic Cube; a Giant-Size adventure including the Golden Age heroes Miss America and the Whizzer; the wedding of Quicksilver and Crystal; the return of Ultron; and the increasingly tense love triangle emerging between the Scarlet Witch, the Vision and Mantis! And as an added bonus feature we're including rare Avengers pinups, profi les and more from the pages of the '70s fanzine F.O.O.M.! This book is reocmmended for all ages.

Earth's Mightiest Heroes go west! When Vision creates a second squad, Hawkeye grabs the first quinjet to California to lead the West Coast Avengers! And the "Whackos" assemble as Hawkeye is joined by his new bride Mockingbird, Wonder Man, Tigra and an Iron Man or two! But will local vigilante the Shroud join the team? How about Firebird, Hank "Ant-Man" Pym, or the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing?! The West Coasters quickly make their own enemies -including the Blank, Graviton, Master Pandemonium and a villainous Goliath! Plus, Tigra is targeted by Kraven the Hunter! Wonder Man battles Sandman! And Vision and Scarlet Witch lend a hand against the Grim Reaper and Ultron! This book is recommended for all ages. COLLECTING: VOL. 1: WEST COAST AVENGERS (1984) 1-4, IRON MAN ANNUAL 7, AVENGERS (1963) 250, WEST COAST AVENGERS (1985) 1-7, VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH (1985) 1-2, WONDER MAN (1986) 1

The Witch is back! After months of trauma, the Scarlet Witch suffers a nervous breakdown — and descends into madness. Manipulated by Magneto, Wanda has turned on her teammates! Can the West Coast Avengers save her sanity — and themselves? And what is Immortus’ interest in Wanda’s breakdown? The future is at stake in this pivotal tale in the saga of the Scarlet Witch! And, when Loki unleashes his Acts of Vengeance, the East and West Coast teams will be besieged by unfamiliar foes! Both squads of Avengers must come together to defeat Loki’s villainous Inner Circle of some of Marvel’s biggest and baddest! Plus, Hercules lends a hand in a clash of the titans, Terminus style! This book is recommended for teens and adults. COLLECTING: Vol. 5: Avengers West Coast (1989) 53-64, Avengers West Coast Annual (1989) 5, Avengers (1963) 311-313; material from Avengers Annual (1967) 19, What The--?! (1988) 6

Behold as the Black Panther sets out on adventures that only his co-creator, Jack Kirby, could conceive! T'Challa will discover the secret of King Solomon's frog, encounter alien races, battle eternal samurai warriors and much, much more. The history of the Wakandans, their majestic city, their amazing technology and the origins of Vibranium are also explored with a power and passion that only Kirby can offer. Then, Ed Hannigan and Jerry Bingham present an epic battle between the Black Panther, the Avengers and Ulysses Klaw. Next, T'Challa returns to the American South to root out the evil Soul Strangler's cult. Finally, Peter B. Gillis and Denys Cowan craft a compelling tale as the Panther fights apartheid in the neighboring nation of Azania. COLLECTING: VOL. 2: BLACK PANTHER (1977) 1-15, MARVEL PREMIERE (1972) 51-53, BLACK PANTHER (1988) 1-4, MATERIAL FROM MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) 100. This book is recommended for all ages.

The Black Widow sets out on her own in a series of solo adventures that defined her as one of Marvel's greatest heroes! Writer Ralph Macchio begins with a tense secret-agent tale stunningly illustrated by Paul Gulacy. Then, with artist George Pérez, he spins one of the most beloved Black Widow stories of all time for MARVEL FANFARE. Next, a series of graphic novels explores the darkest corners of the Marvel Universe. A revelation regarding the Red Guardian draws Black Widow back into the web of Russian spymasters; she teams with the Punisher to take down a rogue former government agent; she reunites with Daredevil to investigate the murder of SHIELD agents; and she returns to post-Soviet Russia with Nick Fury. This book is recommended for teens and adults.
COLLECTING: BLACK WIDOW: THE COLDEST WAR (1990), PUNISHER/BLACK WIDOW: SPINNING DOOMSDAY'S WEB (1992), DAREDEVIL/BLACK WIDOW: ABATTOIR (1993), FURY/BLACK WIDOW: DEATH DUTY (1995) & JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1996) 517-519 AND MATERIAL FROM BIZARRE AVENTURES (1981) 25, MARVEL FANFARE (1982) 10-13, SOLO AVENGERS (1987) 7, MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) 135 & DAREDEVIL ANNUAL (1967) 10

Prepare for an ophidian infestation as the sinister Sidewinder assembles a slithering squadron of super villains for sale, under the sensational sobriquet of the Serpent Society! But the Sentinel of Liberty must face this new threat alone, after his partner Nomad's very sense of self is questioned in a life-changing encounter with the maniacal Madcap! The identity crisis continues when Hawkeye wields Cap's shield, the Beyonder takes his face, and Steve Rogers dons the red, white and blue of...Captain Britain?! Collecting Captain America (1968) 302-317, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 18. This book is recommended for all ages.

All hell breaks loose! Things really get heated as Daredevil is caught between the diabolical Mephisto and his monstrous son Blackheart! The Man Without Fear and his friends will be forced to face their demons like never before! Are they fated to burn for eternity in the fiery underworld, or can they find their way back home? And what role will the Silver Surfer play? As Atlantis Attacks, Daredevil must face...Spider-Man! And DD, the Surfer, Punisher and the Hulk will be stalked by Lifeform! Meanwhile, Acts of Vengeance puts Daredevil well out of his weight class in a battle against Ultron! Good thing Karnak and Gorgon of the Inhumans are around to lend a hand (and cloven hoof)! This book is recommended for teens and adults.
COLLECTING: VOL. 14: DAREDEVIL (1964) 271-282, ANNUAL 5-6; MATERIAL FROM PUNISHER ANNUAL 3, INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL 16, SILVER SURFER ANNUAL 3

The return of the vampires! Doctor Strange once wiped bloodsuckers from the face of the Earth — but now they rise again…beginning with one very close to Stephen! Brother Voodoo has the answer for the problem — zombies?! And what is Zom — besides big trouble in a tiny form? Dormammu unleashes his Mindless Ones on New York City, captures Clea and renders Doctor Strange powerless! Does this mean that Baron Mordo will be the new Sorcerer Supreme? A possessed Topaz needs help finding the special ingredients to exorcise her demon — and her shopping list includes the fur of Werewolf By Night and the flame of Ghost Rider! And as Thanos exerts his grip on the Marvel Universe, Strange plays a crucial role in the Infinity Gauntlet saga! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

COLLECTING: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) 14-33; Ghost Rider (1990) 12

In 1961, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby lit the fuse of the greatest revolution in comic book history - the Marvel Age of Comics - and it started right here, in the pages of the 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 the startling powers of the Fantastic Four! These weren't just any super heroes, though - the Fantastic Four were a realistic, relatable, bickering and loveable family that couldn't pay their rent and didn't always love their superpowers. COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 1-18 (Fantastic Four Epic Collection Vol . 1) (less)

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby unveil yet another unmatched Marvel milestone: the first appearance of the world's fi rst African super hero, the Black Panther and his kingdom of Wakanda! And that's just the start! The Thing goes toe-to-toe with the Silver Surfer, the Human Torch faces his 1940s namesake, and the FF must face Doctor Doom - when he's armed with the Silver Surfer's Power Cosmic! Next, it's another instant classic with the first appearances of Blastaar, the alien Kree and Ronan the Accuser, Sentry 456, and that spaghetti-headed wonder, the Supreme Intelligence. If that wasn't enough, the utopian scientists of the Enclave unleash a golden being known as "Him" (A.K.A. Adam Warlock) upon the Marvel Universe. COLLECTING: VOL. 4: FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 52-67, ANNUAL (1963) 4-5; MATERIAL FROM NOT BRAND ECHH (1967) 1, 5

In 1972, one of the most iconic characters in comic book history, the flame-skulled Ghost Rider, burned his demonic presence into readers’ minds. Forevermore, a legion of fans were addicted to the Rider’s combination of hell-on-wheels drama and action-horror adventure. And it begins here when Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil to save his friend’s life. The payment due? Transformation into the Ghost Rider. The stories that follow will take the horror hero to Hell to battle Satan, pit him against the tempting Witch-Woman and team him with Daimon Hellstrom, Son of Satan. Written by Gary Friedrich and Tony Isabella and gloriously illustrated by Mike Ploog, Tom Sutton and Jim Mooney. This book is recommended for teens and adults.
COLLECTING: Marvel Spotlight (1971) 5-12, Ghost Rider (1973) 1-11, Marvel Team-Up (1972) 15

Time for the Armored Avenger to start avenging! Tony Stark is back in the groove as Iron Man, from outer space to the ocean depths. But the new Stark Enterprises is under constant super-villain alert, under attack from familiar faces like Spymaster and new threats like the ethereal Ghost. And when Tony discovers that his technology has been stolen and abused, he declares war on anyone in armor! Iron Man's new ruthless streak brings him into conflict with the U.S. government, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers, and as his actions grow ever more extreme, he must battle an old friend in a new guise - Steve Rogers, aka The Captain! COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 215-232, Iron Man Annual 9 (Iron Man Epic Colle ctio n Vol . 13). This book is recommended for all ages.

Luke Cage burst onto the comics scene in 1972 as the "Hero for Hire." Equal parts Marvel Method and Blaxploitation boldness, he was a new kind of hero for a new era, the historic first African-American character to headline his own series. Cage's adventures depicted New York City's 1970s grit and the plight of its people with a realism that was gripping in its time, all while incorporating larger-than-life villains including Black Mariah and Doctor Doom. This Epic Collection present page after page of classic Luke Cage adventures: Including his origin, his growing relationship with Clare Temple, the first appearance of Cottonmouth, a battle with Iron Man and a fight to the finish for the name Power Man. This book is recommended for teens and adults.
includes: Hero for Hire (1972) #1-16 & Power Man (1974) #17-2

Watch out, Yancy Street! Benjamin Grimm, A.K.A. the Fantastic Four's ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing, is stomping his way into his own series - guest-starring the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe! In this inaugural MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE Epic Collection, the Thing battles the Incredible Hulk, the minions of Thanos and the giant monster Braggadoom - and even brings the Guardians of the Galaxy back into the firmament of Marvel stars! He also joins forces with icons like Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, Daredevil and Luke Cage to battle all manner of fearsome foes! And to top it all off, the Thing travels to the pages of MARVEL TEAM-UP to join the amazing Spider-Man in a MTIO/MTU crossover classic! This book is recommended for all ages.
Vol. 1: Marvel Feature (1971) 11-12, Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 1-19; Marvel Team-Up (1972) 47

The year was 1977 and Marvel was set to debut its latest and greatest new super heroine. NASA Security Chief Carol Danvers' life had long been intertwined with the alien Kree's interventions on Earth. But now it was time for this new woman in a new era to take on a new persona all her own-Ms. Marvel! As editor of Woman magazine, Danvers must contend with the Marvel Universe's biggest blowhard, J. Jonah Jameson, while discovering her identity and origins as a super hero. Chris Claremont, continuing the series begun by Gerry Conway, brings to bear all the craft and character development of his renown X-Men run, while Jim Mooney, John Buscema and John Byrne supply some of the most stunning art of the era. COLLECTING: MS. MARVEL (1977) 1-14, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) 61-62 AND DEFENDERS (1972) 57. This book is recommended for all ages.

Discover the many faces of the Moon Knight! Mercenary. Werewolfhunter. Super hero. Millionaire playboy. Cab driver. Ghost? Moon Knight is many things to many people, with the multiple personalities to match! Follow the Fist of Khonshu as he battles to find his place in the Marvel Universe in this collection of his earliest appearances. From his startling debut as a nemesis of Werewolf by Night to an unlikely stint with the Defenders. This book is recommended for teens and adults. COLLECTING: WEREWOLF BY NIGHT 32-33; MARVEL SPOTLIGHT 28-29; DEFENDERS 47-50; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN 22-23; MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE 52; MOON KNIGHT 1-4; MATERIAL FROM HULK MAGAZINE 11-15, 17-18, 20; MATERIAL FROM MARVEL PREVIEW 21 (MOON KNIGHT EPIC COLLECTION VOL. 1)

Ghosts, werewolves and things that go crazy in the night! Marvel’s multiple-personality midnight marauder takes the fight to the strangest rogues’ gallery in all of comics — from Arsenal, the one-man army, to the nun with a crossbow known as Stained Glass Scarlet. The Jester is no joke, for either Moon Knight or Daredevil. Then there’s Morpheus, who’s guaranteed to give you sleepless nights. But the old foes are the worst: enemies like Midnight Man and Bushman, who have returned to plague Marc Spector. Or is he Steven Grant? Jake Lockley? As always with Moon Knight, the voices inside his head can be as destructive as the lunatics trying to kill him! Doug Moench and Bill Sienkiewicz hit full stride in a super-hero comic like no other! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

COLLECTING: Moon Knight (1980) 5-23

She’s done being savage…now it’s time to be sensational! Industry legend John Byrne launches She-Hulk’s second solo series with a twist — because Shulkie knows she’s a character in a comic book! As the jade giantess smashes the glass ceiling at her new law firm, she does the same to the “fourth wall” between character and audience — quipping with readers and arguing with her comic’s creators as she takes on bizarre foes including the Circus of Crime, the Toad Men, Stilt-Man and Xemnu the Titan! Plus, Jen meets Golden Age heroine the Blonde Phantom, and learns harsh lessons about the rules of comics! The mayhem of Madcap! A wedding proposal like no other! And She-Hulk: The Movie?! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

To Infinity and beyond! Follow the sentinel of the spaceways into a Marvel Universe-spanning cosmic extravaganza against the Mad Titan Thanos - who wears the Infinity Gauntlet! Drax battles Firelord, the Surfer fights the Rhino and Thanos forces Norrin to get introspective! But is this dimension big enough for the ultimate duel between the Silver Surfer and the Mad Titan? When the dust settles on Earth, the Surfer heads back into space, only to face Midnight, the Inhumans and the Collector! But how will that lead to him coming face to face with...Captain Mar-Vell? Plus, the Surfer faces the undead, joins Mr. Fantastic on an emergency mission, and takes on the Guardians of the Galaxy in the 26th century! And Nova goes solo! COLLECTING: VOL. 8: SILVER SURFER (1987) 51-66,ANNUAL 4; MATERIAL FROM COMICS PRESENTS (1988) 69 , 93-97. This book is recommended for all ages.

Venom goes Epic! When Spider-Man learns that his black costume is secretly an alien symbiote, he rejects the suit - and the spurned creature soon finds a new host! Disgraced reporter Eddie Brock has reasons of his own to hate Spider-Man, and together the two merge into the twisted engine of revenge known as Venom! And so begins a rivalry for the ages! Venom has the same powers as Spider-Man, but is bigger, stronger, doesn't trigger his spider-sense...and he knows Spidey's secret identity! Against such a dangerous, determined and deadly foe, how far will Spider-Man have to go to survive? This book is recommended for teens and adults.
COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 258, 300, 315-317, 332-333, 346-347, 388 (B STORY); WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) 1; AVENGERS: DEATHTRAP - THE VAULT (1991); DARKHAWK (1991) 13-14; MATERIAL FROM AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) 25-26; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1985) 7-8; SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1979) 12

The animal unleashed! Horribly transformed from a failed attempt to regain his Adamantium, a tormented and animalistic Wolverine teeters on the brink of going completely feral. Can the enigmatic assassin Elektra help him fight his way back from the edge? Mentoring Logan in the martial arts, she challenges him to re-forge his humanity - and he'll need it when Onslaught rips the X-Men apart! Plus: When ninja strike, Yukio and Amiko become targets in Japan! Wolverine teams up with Venom in a wild interdimensional adventure! And look back into Logan's long history, from his post-World War II life in Japan to his days as a spy alongside Carol Danvers! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Collects Wolverine (1988) #101-109, #102.5 and Annual '96; Uncanny X-Men (1981) #332; Venom: Tooth and Claw #1-3; Logan: Path of The Warlord and Logan: Shadow Society.

You can call him mutant or animal or hunter or even Wolverine, he couldn't care less. Haunted by half-forgotten demons, he fights for those who can't fight for themselves - from the concrete canyons of New York City to the seedy underbelly of Southeast Asia and beyond - even as he struggles to contain the monster within. Collects Wolverine #1-23. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Forever locked in a struggle to keep his berserker fury in check, his humanity dominant, the mutant known as Logan craves more than just control. He is a man without a past, on a never-ending journey to uncover the truth about himself. Regardless of whethere he succeeds or not, this X-Man will never give up, for he is...Wolverine, short guy with an attitude. COLLECTING: WOLVERINE 24-47. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Collects Giant Size X-Men #1 and X-Men #94-119. Wolverine! Nightcrawler! Storm! Colossus! Endowed with unique abilities, these mutants were summoned by Professor X to rescue the original X-Men, an underground organization sworn to protect those that fear and hate them. Relive their original adventures; discover the human within the hero and the truth behind the legend. This book is recommended for all ages.

Ever expanding their ranks the Children of the Atom combat the evils threatening both mutants and humans -- like the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants the Hellfire Club and Dark Phoenix! Collecting: X-Men #120-141, Uncanny #142-144; Annual #3-4. This book is recommended for all ages.

Continuing the must-have, affordable series gathering Uncanny X-Men #145-161 plus Annuals #3, #4 and #5! Storm, Cyclops, Kitty Pryde, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Wolverine, Havok and Polaris face off against some of their most vile villains including Magneto, Dracula, Arcade, the Brood, the White Queen, Deathbird and Dr. Doom! Plus, guest-stars like Dazzler, Dr. Strange, the Starjammers and the Fantastic Four! This book is recommended for all ages.

Lee and Kirby's second hero creation, scientist, Hank Pym, invented an amazing growth serum and a cybernetic helmet making him the Astonishing Ant-Man! Teamed-up with the winsome Wasp, the tiny two-some battle a sensational array of mini-, and maxi-sized menaces from the Scarlet Beetle to the Black Knight. And if that’s not enough to occupy a man of science, he’s also defending the good ol’ U.S. of A’s secrets from the commie hordes! Collecting Takes to Astonish #27, 35-52. This book is recommended for all ages.

Collects Sub-Mariner #33-42. The Atlas Era Heroes hits the high-water mark of the 1954 revival with the sovereign of the seven seas, the Sub-Mariner! Collected for the first time ever, the Atlas SUB-MARINER series showcases Bill Everett’s most lavish, most manic and most exciting interpretation of his undersea creation. Supported by Namora, Princess Fen and intrepid love interest Betty Dean, Namor faces off against the nefarious Prince Byrrah, his own doppelganger, giant crocodiles and Communists a-plenty in issue after issue of pre-Code action and marine adventure. From all-out invasions of the surface world to the perils of exile from Atlantis, these pages define the Sub-Mariner in a way never before, and perhaps never since, captured in any comic series! Along with Dick Ayer’s Human Torch and backup stories featuring the terrors of the deep, you’ll also be treated to Everett’s tales of the young Namor and how he came to be the hot-headed protector the kingdom beneath the Antarctic ice.

Pick up the adventures of Earth's Mightiest Heroes from day one with the Marvel Masterworks Comicdom's greatest assemblage of super heroes burst onto the scene in 1963 as Marvel Comics revolutionized the comic-adventure art form. Gathering together to face the evil Loki, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp, and the Mighty Thor formed the improbable core of the ever-changing super-team. But it was three issues later when, from the ice of the northern Atlantic, Captain America returned from the frozen depths that the Avengers truly took form. Illustrated by Jack Kirby and Don Heck, and written by Stan "The Man" Lee, 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 Sub-Mariner vs. the Avengers. They're Marvel Masterworks one and all Collecting The Avengers #1-10. This book is recommended for all ages.

In this inaugural Silver Age Captain America collection Stan Lee and Jack Kirby bring you the rebirth of an American icon in issue after issue of trend-setting Marvel magic. You'll read the classic origins of Cap, Bucky and the Red Skull; see the first appearances of such cornerstone creations as the cosmic cube and the beautiful Sharon Carter; and watch Cap face off against Baron Zemo's Army of Assassins, the Sleepers, Batroc the Leaper, and his Nazi nemesis the Red Skull! This book is recommended for all ages. Collecting: Tales of Suspense #59-81

Look out! Captain Marvel, the space-born super hero, is coming at you with scintillating super hero sci-fi adventures! Branded a traitor by the vicious Col. Yon-Rogg for defending the people of Earth, Captain Mar-Vell assumes the human identity of Walter Lawson and becomes our planet's protector against an awesome array of interstellar enemies. The massive Sentry #459, the savage Super-Skrull, Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner, and Quasimodo the Living Computer all wage war against Captain Marvel here in his very first adventures. This book is recommended for all ages.
COLLECTING: Marvel Super -Heroes (1967) 12-13, Captain Marvel (1968) 1-9

Get ready for the trip of a lifetime with another all-out cosmic classic Captain Marvel Masterworks! The space-born hero, Mar-Vell's continuing battle against the vicious Kree Col. Yon-Rogg continues this second sensational volume. But Yon-Rogg's attempts to destroy the good Captain only send him to higher levels of power and consciousness-and to the great Zo-in one of the most psychedelic happenings four colors can capture! But the true transformation comes when the titanic team of writer Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane combine to take the man long torn between two planets and two loves, and tear him between two people! You'll see the truly cosmic Captain don the Nega-Bands that bond him to Rick Jones for the first time in one of Mar-Vell, and Marvel's, greatest moments! Guest-starring Black Widow, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk! This book is recommended for all ages. Collects Captain Marvel (1968) #10-21.

He's back and better than ever - the hero that wouldn't die, Captain Marvel! After a few years in hiatus, mighty Marvel's space-born super hero returned, and under the aegis of writer/artist Jim Starlin, his story would achieve a scale never before imagined! Stripping the Kree Captain down to his very core and forcing him through a gauntlet of past opponents, Starlin then brought to the fore one of Marvel's pre-eminent cosmic menaces for the very first time: the mad Titan, Thanos. With the stage set and the players from unearthly entity Eon to Drax the Destroyer and the mighty Avengers pulled into fray, the good Captain led the fight against Thanos and his Cosmic Cube in a confrontation that would redefine super-hero epics forever! Featuring an introduction by Jim Starlin and an extensive selection of bonuses, this Marvel Masterworks volume is the definitive collection of the creative arc that defined Captain Marvel! This book is recommended for teens and adults. Collecting CAPTAIN MARVEL #22-33 and IRON MAN #55.

Born to a past-his-prime boxer, when young Matt Murdock's daring act to save a man's life results in an accident that blinds him, he finds that his other senses have been enhanced to super-human levels. After his father's murder those powers make him Daredevil, the protector of New York City's mean streets. Stan Lee and Bill Everett 's Daredevil debut was as gritty as they came, a tale of murder and sacrifice tempered with the desire to protect the downtrodden. Matt Murdock was someone different, and you'll see just why in his first Marvel Masterworks! COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL 1-11. This book is recommended for all ages.

Master of the Mystic Arts, a sorcerer supreme, a white knight who wields black magic against blacker villains. Doctor Strange is mankind's only hope against the dark other-worldly forces that conspire to steal the life of the conscious world - forces such as Baron Mordo, the Dread Dormammu, Nightmare, Aggamon, The House of Shadows, Loki, the Mindless Ones, and more. This book is recommended for all ages. Collects Strange Tales #110-111, 114-141.

A brilliant scientist - his best friend - the woman he loves - and her fiery-tempted kid brother Together they braved the unknown terrors of outer space, and were changed by cosmic rays into something more than merely human Mr. Fantastic The Thing The Invisible Woman The Human Torch The comics that launched the Marvel Age of Comics are collected right here Collects Fantastic Four (vol. 1) # 1-10. This book is recommended for all ages.

Collects Incredible Hulk (1962) #1-6. Witness the birth of the green goliath himself - The Incredible Hulk ! Caught in the heart of a nuclear explosion, victim of gamma radiation gone wild, Dr. Robert Bruce Banner now finds himself transformed during times of stress into the dark personification of his repressed rage and fury: The Incredible Hulk! This book is recommended for all ages.

Inventor, businessman, playboy... SUPER HERO Gravely injured in combat, billionaire genius Tony Stark saved his own life by designing a life-sustaining shell - the high-tech protective covering that transformed him into the invincible Iron Man Now, the world believes him to be Tony Stark's personal bodyguard. In this dual role, he faces both boardroom intrigue and super-powered menaces. A modern-day knight in shining armor, he fights injustice wherever it rears its ugly head Collects Tales of Suspense #39-50. This book is recommended for all ages.

The man from the Texas town of Rawhide, Johnny Bart, is the fastest draw in the wild West, but that kind of reputation doesn’t come easy, and with the law on his trail it’s all for one for the Rawhide Kid. Every no-good varmit west of the Mississippi from Mister Lightning to the Barker Brothers to Jasper Jelko is looking to build his rep over the Kid’s dead body, and when you’ve got friends like Jesse James, who needs enemies?! So do yerself some good book learin’, reserve your copy today, and one day you might be just as good as the roughest, toughest, rootin’est, tootin’est cowboy who ever kicked back a glass of milk! This book is recommended for all ages.

Celebrate Marvel's 70th anniversary by experiencing the tales of the world's most-famous super heroes from the very beginning The Marvel Masterworks have brought readers deluxe hardcover collections of Marvel's classics from the Golden Age, Atlas Era, and the mighty Marvel Age, and now you can join in the Masterworks excitement with Marvel's new, monthly Marvel Masterworks trade paperbacks. And where better to start than where comics' most robust line of archival comic collections began - the Amazing Spider-Man In 1962 in the pages of a comic book slated for cancellation, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko gave birth to one of the most-enduring icons in American popular culture - the one and only Amazing Spider-Man Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued the young, guilt-ridden Peter Parker with the fantastic powers of an arachnid and the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager. The combination was pure magic. So join us in the following pages as we present stories of spectacular web-slinging adventure from Spidey's very beginning, including the tragic origin that started it all, the first appearances of the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson, Doctor Octopus, the Sandman, the Vulture, Electro, and guest-star nods by the Fantastic Four and Human Torch. And to top it off, we've packed this volume full of bonuses galore, including the complete original artwork to Spider-Man's Amazing Fantasy #15 origin from the Library of Congress archives Collects Amazing Fantasy #15 and The Amazing Spider-Man #1-10. This book is recommended for all ages.

In 1962 in the pages of a comic book slated for cancellation, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko gave birth to one of the most-enduring icons in American popular culture - the one and only Amazing Spider-Man Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued the young, guilt-ridden Peter Parker with the fantastic powers of an arachnid and the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager. The combination was pure magic. So join us in the following pages as we present stories of spectacular, web-slinging adventure from Spidey's very beginning Collects Amazing Spider-Man #11-19 & Annual #1. This book is recommended for all ages.

In 1962 in the pages of a comic book slated for cancellation, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko gave birth to one of the most-enduring icons in American popular culture-the one and only Amazing Spider-Man! Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued the young, guilt-ridden Peter Parker with the fantastic powers of an arachnid and the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager. The combination was pure magic. So join us in the following pages as we present stories of spectacular web-slinging adventure from Spidey's early days including battles with the Green Goblin, the Molten Man, Vulture and Scorpion! Featuring appearances by Dr. Strange and the Human Torch!Collects The Amazing Spider-Man #20-30, Annual #2. This book is recommended for all ages.

It's time for another round of web-slinging wonderment from two of the men who put the "master" in Masterworks - Stan Lee and John Romita Sr.! Their classic "Saga of the Stone Tablet" kicks off with the Kingpin's quest to decipher an ancient clay tablet whose secrets promise great power. But Spidey soon gets caught in the mix and finds himself branded Public Enemy Number 1! With the Kingpin on one side and J. Jonah Jameson on the other, turning up the heat in the Daily Bugle, things go from bad to horrible when the mob gets involved. It's a Peter Parker pressure cooker! COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 68-77, MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) 14 (less)

It's the return of one of Spidey’s oldest foes, Doctor Octopus, the two archenemies set into motion a gut-wrenching series of events leading to the death of Captain George Stacy. Ally to Spider-Man and father to Peter Parker’s ladylove, Gwen, Captain Stacy’s death marks Spidey for murder and pits the entire city against him. Now with hero, villain and even the man-on-the-street after him, there’s no moment for rest for the ol’ web-slinger as he wriggles his way through threats from the X-Men’s Iceman to the politicking Sam Bullit and former friend the Prowler. And it all leads into one of the landmark moments of Marvel history, when Peter Parker’s best friend, Harry Osborn, was revealed to be a drug addict. This book is recommended for teens and adults.
Collects The Amazing Spider-Man #88-99

Namor the Sub-Mariner -- monarch of the mighty, sunken empire Atlantis -- strives to balance his fiery temper with his responsibilities of state. Ruling from his undersea throne, Namor's foremost concern is the welfare of his subjects. But on occasion, he rises from the depths to defend all humanity The hybrid offspring of Princess Fen of Atlantis and an American seaman, Captain Leonard McKenzie, Namor is an amphibian, breathing water and air with equal facility. He can lift about 85 tons at peak capacity and is able to fly, thanks in part to miniature wings on his ankles. "Imperius Rex " So sounds the call from Namor, The Sub-Mariner when trouble abounds. In this case, evil takes the form of the indomitable warlord Krang. This warmonger seeks nothing less than the crown of Atlantis and the heart of Namor's beloved n the Lady Dorma. While fending off the unceasing assaults of the surface world, the Sub-Mariner must now deal with dissent below the sea. Making matters worse is the return of Attuma, the Barbarian, bent once again on the conquer of Atlantis. Can Namor possibly fend off these fiendish attacks? This book holds the answers. This book is recommended for all ages.

Collects Tales to Astonish #88-101, Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Sub-Mariner #1. One of Marvel's oldest and most storied characters, the Sub-Mariner protects the undersea kingdom of Atlantis from the threats of the murky deep, and from those pesky pink-skinned land lubbers! In this volume, you'll be treated to the amazing illustration of Namor's creator, Bill Everett, as he brings his unmatched ability to craft action and adventure in all things aquatic. You'll also be graced by the first scripts of heir apparent to the scripting crown of Atlantis, Roy Thomas, as he builds the foundation for the Sub-Mariner's leap into his very own solo series! Featuring head-to-head battles with the Hulk, guest art by Gene Colan and the first of John Buscema's classic run on the character! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

It seems you just can't scare the love of a good 80-foot thing from another dimension out of a Marvel Masterworks fan. We're not one to argue with anyone whose postal code reads "Unknownable Beyond" - so with regrets to the mailman, prepare your post office box for the likes of Sporr, Gor-Kill, Elektro, the Colossus, Metallo and Kraa the Unhuman! This collection from the beyond is full of more amazing monster firsts than Masterworks we've yet imagined, and there's no evidence better than the first-ever father/son space-monster invasion. Yes, it's none other than the fan-favorite Goom, and Googam, Son of Goom! Complemented by tales of thrilling suspense and sci-fi from Marvel Founding Fathers Steve Ditko and Don Heck, there's a something for anyone and everyone looking for a break from the bounds of reality in TALES OF SUSPENSE! This book is recommended for all ages.
Collecting Tales of Suspense #11-20.

The Thunder God faces the rampaging power of the Incredible Hulk, tackles the fighting mad Gray Gargoyle, and grapples with the awesome Absorbing Man and his creator, Loki, in a battle that will lead to the staggering Trial of the Gods! Also includes 'Tales of Asgard' and the first appearance of Hercules. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The Thunder God faces the rampaging power of the Incredible Hulk, tackles the fighting mad Gray Gargoyle, and grapples with the awesome Absorbing Man and his creator, Loki, in a battle that will lead to the staggering Trial of the Gods! Also includes 'Tales of Asgard' and the first appearance of Hercules. This book is recommended for all ages.

Feast your eyes on the foundation of one of comic's most-famous franchises. It's all here from the very beginning with the debut of Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Iceman and Marvel Girl, Professor X's teen team with a mission of peace and brotherhood for man and mutant, in their first battle with the Master of Magnetism, Magneto. Written by Stan "The Man" Lee and illustrated by Jack "King" Kirby, it's super-hero adventure at its very best! Collecting: The X-Men #1-10. This book is recommended for all ages.

Celebrate Marvel's 70th anniversary by experiencing the tales of the world's most-famous super heroes from the very beginning The Marvel Masterworks have brought readers deluxe hardcover collections of Marvel's classics from the Golden Age, Atlas Era, and the mighty Marvel Age, and now you can join in the Masterworks excitement with Marvel's new Marvel Masterworks trade paperbacks. Go back to the early days of Chris Claremont's legendary run in Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men Volume 1. Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus; Endowed with unique abilities, these mutants were summoned by Professor X to rescue the original X-Men, an underground organization sworn to protect those that fear and hate them. Relive their original adventures - discover the human within the hero and the truth behind the legend Collects The X-Men #101-110. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963) #101-110. Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus; Endowed with unique abilities, these mutants were summoned by Professor X to rescue the original X-Men, an underground organization sworn to protect those that fear and hate them. Relive their original adventures; discover the human within the hero and the truth behind the legend! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

In Manhattan's most famous skyscraper, the Baxter Building, scientific genius Reed Richards hatches a plan that will change the lives of those he loves most-and the very course of human history-in a way no one could've ever imagined. Revisit the story that irrevocably changed comics and pop culture in this all-new graphic novel, modernizing the journey of Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm as they travel to the stars...and return with fantastic, devastating results! All this plus, witness the cataclysmic first battles with The Mole Man, Doctor Doom, and Prince Namor, the mysterious Sub-Mariner in a way you've never seen before. You only think you know the story! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

New York Times bestseller Fred Van Lente (Amazing Spider-Man) and acclaimed artist Tom Fowler (Venom) retell the beginnings of The Green Goliath for a new generation! The definitive origin of The Hulk -- as well as Betty Ross -- now Red She-Hulk -- General Thunderbolt Ross -- now the Avenging Red Hulk! The Gamma Base, Rick Jones, and the introduction of an all-new Hulk villain that will continue to haunt both him and his alter ego, Dr. Bruce Banner, in present continuity! This book is recommended for all ages.

All-new original graphic novel, modernizing the formative first days of this super-hero icon that defined pop culture! Billionaire weapons manufacturer Tony Stark lived a life of wealth and privilege. That all changed when an on-site visit to a war-torn nation went horribly wrong, leaving Tony gravely injured in the hands of dangerous extremists - one a former friend. When asked to build a weapon, Tony instead constructed a mechanized suit of armor and escaped. But the horrors he left behind are coming for retribution, and the only way to stop them is for the carefree playboy to become the Iron Man! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Among the lofty spires of Asgard, Young Thor is the strongest, brashest and most arrogant god of all. But his giant-slashing, troll-smashing days come to an abrupt end when he's tricked by his jealous brother Loki into a foolish attack. Cast down to Earth into the crippled mortal form of Dr. Donald Blake, follow the Thunder God's journey of self-discovery and a mortal man's awakening to the power within. Revisit the fantastical origin of the Son of Odin in this new graphic novel, which thrusts the tale of Thor into the modern age with thunderous results! In this epic saga of towering frost giants, belching maidens and massive battles, one hero must decide which identity is truly his - before both of the worlds he loves are destroyed! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The re-assembling of the modern Avengers and laid the groundwork for the movies and new Avengers line-ups that would follow.

In every war, there are legends. And World War II birthed Captain America, the heroic Sentinel of Liberty. But in this shocking re-examination of the 1940s Super-Soldier program, a hidden and controversial chapter of history is declassified at last! Meet the unit of African-American soldiers who were involuntarily subjected to the U.S. War Department’s brutish efforts to refine the Super-Soldier Serum. And hear the story of Isaiah Bradley — who overcame all odds to don the famous red-white-and-blue on the battlefield! A tragic story that spans decades, Robert Morales and Kyle Baker hit home with a touching, timely and thought-provoking tale! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Read the first appearance and early stories of Jessica Jones.

The updated origin of Spider-Woman.

The updated origin of the X-Men and a condensation of their long history.

The sequel to the critical smash hit X-MEN GRAND DESIGN is here - and it's ALL-NEW and ALL-DIFFERENT! Witness Wolverine, Thunderbird, Colossus, Storm, and Sunfire suit up as X-Men for the very first time all over again! And then the Shi'ar! The Brood! The Starjammers! Watch as Marvel's merry mutants take to the stars. See the first X-Men adventures of Kitty Pryde and Carol Danvers. Marvel at the conclusion of the now-classic DARK PHOENIX SAGA. All through the lens of indie auteur ED PISKOR, who lovingly researches, writes, pencils, inks, colors and letters every page just for you! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

The series that has critics and fans raving returns for its final installment! The ruination of the X-Men revisited! Re-live the now-classic storylines like Mutant Massacre and The Fall of the Mutants. With appearances by Longshot, Cable, and The Marauders! Out with old and in with the Blue and Gold as the X-Men enter the radical 90s! Revisit innumerous classic storylines like the return of Jean Grey! The trial of Magneto! X-Tinction Agenda! And many, many more! With appearances by Jubilee, Gambit, and The Reavers! Brought to life by the multi-hyphenate master of graphic fiction himself, Ed Piskor! This book is recommended for teens and adults.

This first-ever HARDWARE collection introduces inventor/engineer Curt Metcalf, who begins his adventures by breaking free of his employer, businessman Edwin Alva, who refused to share the profits from Metcalf's many creations. Discovering that Alva is tied to organized crime, and learning that no law enforcement agency would touch him, Metcalf created the high tech Hardware armor that enabled him to work against Alva. This book is recommended for teens and adults.

Some of your favorite Milestone comics from the 90's are collected together in this brilliant compendium edition featuring tales from Dwayne McDuffie and Bob Smith and stunning art from Denys Cowan and M.D. Bright! This book is recommended for teens and adults.
Milestone Compendium collects Blood Syndicate #1-12; Hardware #1-12; Icon #1-10; Static #1-8; Xombi #0-11; Shadow Cabinet #0