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Essential Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 1
Gerry Conway - 2005
Spidey faces some of his most fearsome foes - including Tarantula, Kraven, Lightmaster, Vulture, Hitman, Morbius, Brother Power, Hate Monger, Beetle and the Enforcers! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Inhumans and Champions!
Essential Moon Knight, Vol. 1
Doug MoenchPablo Marcus - 1981
Debuting as both enemy and ally of the Werewolf by Night, Moon Knight's three personalities equaled one eerie adventure after another by Moench, Miller and more! Earning enemies like the brutal Bushman and the macabre Morpheus early in his career, Moon Knight also teamed up with Spider-Man, the Thing, and others against well-known and forgotten villains alike! Spun by Cyclone! Caught by Crossfire! Plus: an early fight with the Purple Man alongside Luke Cage! Featuring Topaz from Witches and the original White Tiger! Includes black-and-white stories not reprinted in more than two decades!Collecting: Werewolf By Night 32-33; Marvel Spotlight 28-29; Spectacular Spider-Man 22-23; Marvel Two-In-One 52; Hulk Magazine 11-15, 17-18, 20-21; Marvel Preview 21; Moon Knight 1-10
Essential Savage She-Hulk, Vol. 1
David Anthony Kraft - 1982
Now see She-Hulk's starting point in this complete compilation of her first series.
Essential Iron Man, Vol. 1
Stan Lee - 1964
Experience the armored Avenger's earliest adventures -- including classic confrontations with arch-foes Crimson Dynamo, the Mandarin and the Titanium Man and guest-starring the X-Men, Captain America and the Black Widow.
The New Mutants: The Demon Bear Saga
Chris Claremont - 1984
All the while Mirage clings to life in the Mid-County Medical Center near Salem, New York, unable to aid her friends in their fight... or can she?!The story feature the first appearance of the techno-organic alien Warlock as well as supporting characters Tom Corsi & Sharon Friedlander, the arrival of the time-stranded Rachel Summers, Magik's first use of her mystical armor and the destruction of Asteroid M.The Claremont/Sienkiewicz combination provides the perfect surreal touch to the Demon Bear Saga in which young Danielle Moonstar, a mutant who can cast images of opponents fears, must face her own greatest fears.Filled with suspense, interesting character interaction and dark dreamy art this story of the The New Mutants provides a frighteningly effective look into the components of a young mind trying to grow up.This compilation reprints issues 18 thru 21 of X-Men junior team The New Mutants in one collection: -Chapter I: Death-Hunt. -Chapter II: Siege. -Chapter III: Badlands. -Chapter IV: Slumber Party!
Captain America Corps
Roger Stern - 2011
Their names are legend: the U.S.Agent, American Dream, Commander A, Captain America and...Captain America?! What threat is so grave that two Captain Americas are needed? Who will lead the team? Can even these mighty heroes save our nation - and the world - in time? And what is the AmeriCommand? New York Times best-selling author Roger Stern (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) joins forces with artist Phillipe Briones (AMERICAN SON) to provide the answers! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA CORPS #1-5 and material from AGE OF HEROES #4.
Essential X-Factor, Vol. 2
Louise Simonson - 1987
Iceman gets too frozen, the Beast gets too bestial, and the Angel gets a really sharp new set of wings as the original X-Men face mutant-haters and hate-filled mutants who agree on one thing: They want X-Factor dead Apocalypse first gathers his horrendous Horsemen, and Caliban makes the transition from tracker to Hellbound Infectia, Orphan-Maker and the Alliance of Evil Plus: For fans of the current X-Factor, witness Quicksilver's earlier descent into dementia and the first appearance of Rictor Featuring Thor, Freedom Force and more
Secret Wars
Jim Shooter - 1985
The fate of the entire Marvel Universe hangs in the balance as all of Earth's greatest super heroes face their deadliest foes on the mysterious planet known as Battleworld! The classic 12-issue limited series is back in print!
Daredevil: Born Again
Frank Miller - 1986
"And I -- I have shown him... that a man without hope is a man without fear." The definitive Daredevil tale! Karen Page, Matt Murdock's former lover, has traded away the Man Without Fear's secret identity for a drug fix. Now, Daredevil must find strength as the Kingpin of Crime wastes no time taking him down as low as a human can get.
Spider-Man: The Original Clone Saga
Gerry ConwaySal Buscema - 2011
Remember the good old days when Spidey's life wasn't very complicated? When evil scientists like the Jackal sought to destroy him? When Gwen Stacy showed up on his doorstep, suddenly alive? See the original clone saga unravel as Spider-Man tries to keep up!
Essential Werewolf by Night, Vol. 1
Gerry ConwayMarv Wolfman - 1947
Whether they came at him in committee, cult, or carnival, no nemesis was a match for Marvel's highest-ranking horror hero! With some of the most scintillating supernaturalism served out by the seventies! Guest-starring the hero who goes with everything, Spider-Man! Introducing Topaz of Witches! Plus: the deeds of Dracula, the transformation of Tigra, and more!Collecting Marvel Spotlight #2-4, Werewolf By Night #1-21, Marvel Team-Up #12, Tomb Of Dracula #18, Giant-Size Creatures #1.
Supreme Power, Volume 1: Contact
J. Michael Straczynski - 2004
Michael Stracyznski presents a hard-edged, mature and deeply personal saga of a world about to give birth to its first generation of super heroes! This Mature Readers story follows the origins of these new heroes and anti-heroes including Dr. Spectrum, Nighthawk and the Blur from their birth through adulthood and examines how their lives and abilities change and shape the world around them.Collecting: Supreme Power 1-6
The Immortal Iron Fist, Volume 1: The Last Iron Fist Story
Ed BrubakerSal Buscema - 2007
But where did this costume come from? Why did it wait for Danny all those years like a shadow of his future? The answer to those questions will stun both him and his readers, as Danny Rand leaps from the pages of his breakout hit in Daredevil to his own history-spanning kung-fu epic that will shatter every perception of what it means to be the Immortal Iron Fist!Brought to you by top-ten writer Ed Brubaker and breakout talent Matt Fraction (Punisher War Journal), with action-packed art by David Aja (Daredevil, Hawkeye).Collecting: Immortal Iron Fist 1-6
Essential Man-Thing, Vol. 1
Steve GerberVicente Alcazar - 1975
Whosoever knows fear will see just how much there is to know in this compilation of staggering swamp sagas! Explore the heights of the cosmos and the depths of the soul with the mindless Man-Thing! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four! Ka-Zar! Daredevil! Korrek the Peanut Butter Barbarian! And featuring the first web-footed steps into adventure of Howard the Duck!Collecting: SAVAGE TALES #1, ASTONISHING TALES #12-13, ADVENTURE INTO FEAR #10-19, MAN-THING #1-14, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING #1-2, and MONSTERS UNLEASHED #5 and #8-9.
Essential Marvel Team-Up, Vol. 1
Roy Thomas - 1974
The wisecracking web-slinger Spider-Man teams up with the biggest stars of the Marvel Universe in these classic adventures, including the Incredible Hulk, the Uncanny X-Men, Ghost Rider, the Fantastic Four, and the Avengers!