"Book XVI: Dread Reckonings!" Researched by Peter Anderson. Wraparound cover by Keith Pollard and Al Williamson.
The Official History of the Marvel Universe continues as we witness the sensational conclusion to Wonder Man's origin! Plus, the X-Men's first meeting with - and battle against - the Avengers! Plus, a dreaded secret from the Human Torch and Invisible Girl's past. The origin of Doctor Strange's greatest foe - the Dread Dormammu, featuring their first battle! The X-Men's first battle with Unus the Untouchable. The beginnings of the Frightful Four. And, the first attack of Attuma! Featuring excerpts from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #31-34, Avengers (1963 1st Series) #9, Uncanny X-Men (1963) #8-9, Tales of Suspense (1959) #60, Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #4, Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) #9, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #118 and 126-127, and Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #282.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.
A unique black and white one-shot! In this 48-page, no-ad issue: John Paul Leon takes on Wolverine! Michael Golden visits Doctor Strange! Ladronn digs up Dracula! Plus a Captain Marvel tale! A perfect choice for those who crave black and white independent-type comics or fresh looks at favorite characters. Written by John Paul Leon, Alex Leon, Michael Golden, James Felder and John Rozum. Art by John Paul Leon, Michael Golden, John Beatty, Al Milgrom, Ladronn, Juan Vlasco and Wilfred. Cover by Tony Daniel.
A unique black and white one-shot!
In this 48-page, no-ad issue: John Paul Leon takes on Wolverine! Michael Golden visits Doctor Strange! Ladronn digs up Dracula! Plus a Captain Marvel tale! A perfect choice for those who crave black and white independent-type comics or fresh looks at favorite characters.
Written by John Paul Leon, Alex Leon, Michael Golden, James Felder and John Rozum. Art by John Paul Leon, Michael Golden, John Beatty, Al Milgrom, Ladronn, Juan Vlasco and Wilfred. Cover by Tony Daniel.
Cover price $2.95.
The front side is a 4 page promotional guide and checklist to upcoming comic book issues and storyline previews, and the backside unfolds into a 13.25 x 20.25 fold-out pinup poster.
Vol. 1 #3 highlights the comic book event of 1996 - Marvel vs. DC. The front cover features a rumble between Elektra and Catwoman, while the poster features four more industry crossover match-ups against a cosmic backdrop, which includes the Green Lantern versus Silver Surfer.
Cover art by John Romita. When Satan Walked the Earth, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Chiaramonte.
Daimon goes home to Fire Lake and finds that demons have crossed the portal to Hell that is in his basement.
Get ready for an inside look at the past and future of the Marvel Zombies, going back to their creation in Millar/Land's ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, the breakout-hit limited series by Robert Kirkman and Sean Phillips, the Dynamite crossover series MARVEL ZOMBIES VS. ARMY OF DARKNESS, and all the future comics fun featuring these flesh-eating phenoms! All this and a comprehensive look at the amazing art of Arthur Suydam! PLUS: SPOTLIGHT surveys the landscape of Marvel's universe of magic with the creators who brought you MYSTIC ARCANA! Magic, mysticism and monstrous mayhem: Hand 'em out to the kiddies on Halloween night! It's a Marvel Zombies SPOTLIGHT that's all treat and no trick!
Originally Presented in Captain America (1968 1st Series) #110 - "No Longer Alone!" Starring Captain America. Written by Jim Steranko. Art by Jim Steranko and Joe Sinnott.
Can Cap survive an encounter with the mighty Hulk?! Plus, Rick Jones takes on the mantle of Bucky and Cap faces Madame Hydra for the very first time.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.
Originally Presented in Captain America (1968 1st Series) #111 - "Tomorrow You Live, Tonight I Die!" Starring Captain America. Written by Jim Steranko. Art by Jim Steranko and Joe Sinnott.
Relive the tale that establishes Hydra, a secret criminal organization bent on ruling the world, as one of Captain America's most enduring foes.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.
Originally Presented in Captain America (1968 1st Series) #102 - "The Sleeper Strikes!" Starring Captain America. Cameo by Nick Fury. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Syd Shores.
Captain America faces off with his greatest enemy, the diabolical Red Skull, and the most lethal legacy of World War II when the Sleeper Strikes!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.
Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #110 - "Umbu, the Unliving!" Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Adkins. The Hulk teams up with Ka-Zar to stop an alien WMD invasion in the Savage Land!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.
Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #129 - "Again the Glob!"
Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Herb Trimpe. The diabolical Leader resurrects the grotesque Glob to destroy the Hulk! Story continues in Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) #20-21.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.
100-page giant. Reprinting tales that were major turning points in the lives of your favorite heroes!
Re-presented are: Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #232 - the FF confronted by Diablo and his elementals! Story and art by John Byrne; Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #159 - Daredevil marked for murder by Bullseye! Written by Roger McKenzie. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson; Iron Man (1968 1st Series) #115 - Iron Man betrayed by the fearsome Ani-Men! Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green; Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #314 - The Hulk attacked by his greatest foes!
Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. Cover by Darick Robertson and Mark Farmer. Cover price $2.95.
100-page giant. The best stories by the best creators!
Reprinted are: Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #233 - the Human Torch on a mission for a dead man! Story and art by John Byrne; Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #160 - Bullseye attacks Daredevil and the Black Widow! Written by Roger McKenzie. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson; Iron Man (1968 1st Series) #116 - Iron Man's identity revealed! Written by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Boy Layton; Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #315 - The Hulk separated from Bruce Banner! Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Keith Williams.
Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.95.
100-page giant. The top talents of the industry bring you classic stories starring the most popular heroes. Reprinted are: Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #234 - the FF meet "The Man with the Power!" Story and art by John Byrne; Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #161 - Daredevil battles Bullseye for the life of the Black Widow! Written by Roger McKenzie. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson; Iron Man (1968 1st Series) #117 - Spymaster attacks Iron Man! Written by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Boy Layton; Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #316 - The Hulk vs. the mighty Avengers!
Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Keith Williams.
Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $2.95.
Cover pencils by Mike Zeck. Danger Is A Man Named... Tarantula, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Spidey battles Tarantula; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #134. Night of the Marvel Balls (Part 2) starring Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham, Croc Strange, Marvel Balls, and Captain Americat, script by Steve Mellor, art by Joe Albelo.
Cover art by Marshall Rogers. Death on the Air starring Spider-Man, Beast, Killer Shrike, and Modular Man, script by Steven Grant, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Bob McLeod; reprinted from Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1972 series) #90. Thief of Bad-Gags Conclusion, script and art by Alan Kupperberg; Spidey and Bats get a hand from Duck Hope in chasing down the Duckster and revealing his true identity.
Originally presented in Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #14 - "Mayhem is...the Men-Fish!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Cameo by Hulk and Llyra. Art by Gil Kane and Wayne Howard. Cover by Marshall Rogers.
The Amazing Spider-Man and the Savage Sub-Mariner team-up to battle the dangerous duo of Tiger Shark and Doctor Dorcas. Includes a break down on how Spider-Man's Spider-Sense works.
Cover art by Steve Ditko. Kraven the Hunter!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko
The Chameleon hires his old friend Kraven the Hunter to hunt down Spider-Man; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 Series) #15.
36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.
Cover art by Steve Ditko. Duel With Daredevil, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko
When the Circus of Crime comes to town, they advertise that Spider-Man will be appearing in an attempt to fill the big top before they rob it. Spider-Man sees the advertisements and decides he will show up; He is hypnotized along with the rest of the audience, but unfortunately for the Circus of Crime, the Daredevil is in attendance and immune to the Ringmaster's hat; from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #16.
36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.
Cover art by Steve Ditko. The Coming of the Scorpion, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko
J. Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion to try to capture Spider-Man; Stillwell's formula makes Gargan become more evil than he originally was and the Scorpion goes on a rampage and is finally stopped by Spider-Man; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #20.
36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.
Cover art by Brian Stelfreeze. The Parents of Peter Parker, Part Two, script by John Romita (co-plot) and Stan Lee (co-plot, script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Mike Esposito
Peter learns the truth about his parents; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #5.
36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
Cover pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Homecoming, script by Roger Stern (Plot) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding
Spider-Man returns from Secret Wars and tries to get used to his new black and white symbiotic costume, which will later become Venom. Amazing Spider-Man #252 cover reprint, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Klaus Janson.
36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
