Stan Lee and the Marvel Bullpen parody themselves in MAD-style spoof stories. What Price Forbush-Man?, written by Roy Thomas, with art by John Verpoorten; The Revengers in This Fan--This Forbush!" written by Roy Thomas, with art by Gene Colan; And the Dragon Cried...Forbush!" written by Gary Friedrich, with art by Marie Severin; and Beware the Forbush-Man, My Son!, written by Gary Friedrich, with art by Tom Sutton. Cover by Severin. 32 pages.
Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and the Marvel Bullpen parody themselves in MAD-style spoof stories. The Origin of...The Fantastical Four, written by Stan Lee, with art by Jack Kirby; and The Origin of...Stuporman, written by Roy Thomas, with art by Marie Severin. Cover by Severin. 32 pages.
Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and the Marvel Bullpen parody themselves in MAD-style spoof stories. The Human Scorch Has to Meet the Family, written by Stan Lee, with art by Jack Kirby; Dr. Deranged, Best Side Story written by Gary Friedrich, with art by Tom Sutton; and The Wedding of Spidey-Man, or With This Ring, I Thee Web, written by Gary Friedrich, with art by Marie Severin. Cover by Severin. 32 pages.
Stan Lee and the Marvel Bullpen parody themselves in MAD-style spoof stories. Scaredevil Defeated by the Evil Electrico, written by Stan Lee, with art by Gene Colan; Sunk-Mariner Kayoed by Krank written by Gary Friedrich, with art by Marie Severin; and The Ecchs-Men, If Magneat-O Should Clobber Us written by Roy Thomas, with art by Tom Sutton. Cover by Severin. 36 pages.
"Who says a comic book has to be any good?" That's Not Brand Echh's motto. Featured in this issue of Marvel's hilarious parody book are the origins of Charlie America, the Inedible Bulk, and the Mighty Sore. Featuring the talents of Smilin' Stan Lee, Jolly Jack Kirby, Gary Friedrich, Marie Severin, Roy Thomas, and Tom Sutton.
2cm spine split from the top down.
Written by Al Ewing. Art and Cover by Javier Rodriguez.
SUPERSTARS AL EWING & JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ REUNITE FOR A COSMOS-COLLIDING JOURNEY! When existence itself faces extraordinary threats, it needs an extraordinary defense! That's when you call...THE DEFENDERS!
Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Thor Annual #7 and Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #283-291. Written by ROY THOMAS. Art by WALTER SIMONSON, JOHN BUSCEMA, KEITH POLLARD and ARVELL JONES. Cover by WALTER SIMONSON. Thor stands alone against the Deviant and Eternals - while mankind stands doomed! Can even a Thunder God prevail?
Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #292-301. Written by ROY THOMAS, RALPH MACCHIO, and MARK GRUENWALD. Art and cover by KEITH POLLARD. The war between gods and Eternals may be over, but Thor's still left to face the Fourth Celestial Host - along with the fearsome Fafnir, the devastating Destroyer and, as ever, the larcenous Loki! Plus: a gathering of gods! The mystery of Mother Nature! The legends of Asgard across the millennia as told by the ultimate Eye-witness! Guest-starring the Valkyrie and the Young Gods!
Softcovers, first printing.
Sketch by Steve Kurth
Blank Variant Cover (W) Jason Aaron (A) Esad Ribic
Throughout the ages, the gods of the Marvel Universe have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. NOW! the Mighty Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future selves. The only hope for these ravaged worlds lies with the God of Thunder unraveling the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher!
Cover price $3.99.
Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Kev Walker and Mark Bagley. Cover by Humberto Ramos.
HOW DO YOU WIN A WAR AGAINST TIME? A special year-ending adventure that gives portents as to what is to come in the Marvel Universe over the next twelve months! Kang the Conqueror is a warrior, a destroyer, a subjugator-but even he is subject to the whims and vicissitudes of time itself. So when a parallel timeline threatens to overwrite the future Kang has fought so long and so hard to control, the master of the ages has no choice but to go to war with time itself, battling through days of tomorrow as he struggles to prevent the end of what is to come! Featuring all the major players in the Marvel pantheon!
52 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.
Daredevil ends up in Gotham, forms an uneasy alliance with Batman, and goes after Two-Face and Mr Hyde. This is a one-shot DC/Marvel crossover by D.G. Chichester and Scott McDaniel published in 1997. See also Batman Daredevil The King of New York (2000).
Cover price $5.99.
Elseworlds. Writer/artist John Byrne reunites two of the key heroes from DC Versus Marvel in the era that created them both, the dark days of World War II. In this Prestige Elseworlds one-shot in which Byrne uses a cool, eye-catching, retro style, diabolical Nazis and criminal madmen stand poised to overthrow the free world. The World's Greatest Detective and the Sentinel of Liberty represent the common man's final hope! Written, illustrated and cover by John Byrne.
FC, 64 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $5.95.
Newsstand Edition. "Trapped in the Sargasso of Space!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne (first work on the series). Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott.
Reed Richards has decided that only one person in the entire universe can prevent the Sphinx from destroying the Earth...Galactus! But first, can the FF find the Ravager of Worlds? And second, can they convince him to journey to Earth and save the planet? The quest begins in the Sargasso of space! Cameo appearances by Nova, Comet, Crimebuster, Diamondhead, and Powerhouse. Note: First appearance of Herbie the Robot, who was the fourth member of the Fantastic Four (instead of the Human Torch) on the FF's Saturday morning cartoon show. NOTE: To learn the final fate of Nova (Richard Rider) follow his story in the pages of Rom (1979) #24. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist.
36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.
"Showdown on the Wasteland World!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Tom Palmer.
Han Solo, Chewbacca, and their group of misfit heroes battle the Cloud-Riders for the fate of a world. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker continues his desperate search for a new location for the Rebel's base of operation. Includes a pin-up of Han, Chewie, Luke, and Leia by Howard Chaykin.
Cover price $0.35.
First Printing. Direct Edition. "Prisoner of War!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Amazing Spider-Man. Nick Fury cameo.
Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer, Kim DeMulder and Mike Esposito. Cover by Mark Texeira.
The Decepticons have taken control of a nuclear power plant. Now, with the world watching, the Autobots must stop their malevolent counterparts before it's too late. At least they'll get a little help from everyone's favorite Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9.
Cover price $0.75.
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First Printing. Direct Edition.
1st appearance Hallie Takahama (becomes Jolt). Pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell. Justice ... Like Lightning!, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell; Earth's newest heroic team, the Thunderbolts, bursts on the scene to widespread acclaim ... but all is not as it seems. 52 pgs.NOTE: 1st appearance of Erik Josten as Atlas (formerly Power Man I, formerly the Smuggler, formerly Goliath). Cover price $2.99.
1st appearance of Sentry. Cover and art by Jae Lee.
After being woken up by a dream and heard a sound that he hadn't heard in a long time, Bob Reynolds suspected that the Void had returned, although wondered if what he remembered really happened or was only in a comic book. In a Silver Age comic book, a boy named Robby Reynolds discovered a professor's secret formula, drank it, and gained powers, allowing him to punch his bully Buzz. That evening, he fashioned a golden suit and after leaping into the air, immune to the effects of the elements around him, the Sentry learned from his Sentry Sensors that the Blue Buffoon had attacked Empire State University. Then, Sentry saved the Avengers from the Void when they were struggling to defeat him, although the Void vowed to return.
Steeped in unprecedented realism, this groundbreaking series tells the tale of the classic Marvel Universe as seen through the eyes of photojournalist Phil Sheldon. Book two finds everyday citizens in awe of such white bread heroes as Iron Man and Captain America, but swept up in a wave of anti-mutant hysteria. Look for special guests (such as Dick Van Dyke and John Lennon) at the wedding of Reed Richards and Sue Storm. Written by Kurt Busiek, with painted art by Alex Ross.
Steeped in unprecedented realism, this groundbreaking series tells the tale of the classic Marvel Universe as seen through the eyes of photojournalist Phil Sheldon. Book three chronicles the coming of Galactus and the Silver Surfer. Written by Kurt Busiek, with painted art by Alex Ross.
Steeped in unprecedented realism, this groundbreaking series tells the tale of the classic Marvel Universe as seen through the eyes of photojournalist Phil Sheldon. Book four zeroes in on the lovely Gwen Stacy and her tragic death. Written by Kurt Busiek, with painted art by Alex Ross.
Poly-Bagged Edition. This special polybagged issue includes a 16-page preview of the Spider-Man cartoon series and a color "animation style print" (looks a little like an animation cel) of Spidey versus Venom! As for the comic itself, Shriek and Carrion guest star in "Behind the Walls." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. Green Goblin cameo (well, his mask, anyway). 36 pgs.
"Emerald Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-Starring Doc Samson and the Hulk. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin.
