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Superman: The Man of Steel, Vol. 1
John Byrne - 1986
Along with inker Dick Giordano, Byrne reimagined the look of Superman, Lois Lane, Krypton and Lex Luthor.The relationships between Superman and Lois, Superman and Batman, and Superman and Luthor were reexamined and tweaked for modern readers. Old villains such as Bizarro returned and new ones, such as Magpie, were introduced.It was the dawn of a new age for the Man of Steel that endures today. See how it all began in this collection of the first six stories. Includes a foreword by Ray Bradbury.This volume collects Man of Steel #1-6.
Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?
Alan MoorePaul Kupperberg - 1986
Moore teams with Curt Swan, the definitive Superman artist from the 1950's through the 1970's, to tell the final adventure of the Man of Steel featuring his last stand against Lex Luthor, Brainiac and his other foes in "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE MAN OF TOMORROW?". This volume also includes Moore's classic early collaboration with WATCHMEN illustrator Dave Gibbons, "FOR THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING", in which Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman find Superman held captive by the villain Mongul in the Fortress of Solitude and dreaming of an idyllic life on Krypton courtesy of a wish-fulfilling parasitic plant known as the Black Mercy. Both tales are considered two of the top five all-time best Superman stories among fans. The rare first team-up adventure between the Man of Tomorrow and Swamp Thing, the character that first brought Moore to notoriety in the United States, is included as an additional bonus.This volume collects the two-part “Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?” from SUPERMAN #423 and ACTION COMICS #583, as well as “The Jungle Line” from DC COMICS PRESENTS #85 and “For the Man Who Has Everything...” from SUPERMAN ANNUAL #11.
Vision & The Scarlet Witch: The Saga of Wanda and Vision
Steve Englehart - 2021
The unlikely romance between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch is one of the most famous Avengers storylines of all! Now, witness what happens when the two heroes finally get married and settle down in the suburbs! If you think they’re going to live the quiet life, think again! Wanda embraces her sorcerous heritage — but can a revelation about her family tree be believed? The Vision’s past threatens their future, as Ultron and the Grim Reaper strike! And things get even stranger when Wanda’s magic spells lead to the couple becoming…a family! That’s right, despite all odds the Scarlet Witch is pregnant — and now Wanda and Vision must prepare for the biggest responsibility of their lives!Collects: Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #4, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) #1-4, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) #1-12, West Coast Avengers (1985) #2.
Miracleman, Book One: A Dream of Flying
Alan MooreAlan Davis - 1990
After nearly two decades away, Miracleman uncovers his origins and their connection to the British military's "Project Zarathustra" - while his alter ego, Michael Moran, must reconcile his life as the lesser half of a god.
Daredevil by Mark Waid, Volume 1
Mark WaidKhoi Pham - 2012
and that same old "grinnin' in the face of hell" attitude, the Man Without Fear is back in action and leading with his face! Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man) joins neo-legendary artists Paolo Rivera and Marcos Martin for a new spin on Daredevil that will leave you gasping for air. Having turned his world upside over the past several years, Matt Murdock realizes that justice may not be blind to his past and villains may not be the only ones looking for answers. Bring it on. if Matt Murdock could see what he was doing ... he'd be terrified.Collecting: Daredevil 1-6
Captain America, Volume 1: Castaway In Dimension Z, Book One
Rick RemenderDan Brown - 2013
With no country and no allies, what’s left for the Sentinel of Liberty to protect? Just the one thing his foe values most: Zola’s son! Steve has saved the boy’s life, but can he keep him alive against the savage barbarians of Phrox — with the fate of a world hinging on his victory? And when Zola’s terrible experiments on the indigenous creatures give birth to a terrible new foe, the Odd War of Dimension Z begins! No flesh escapes the Patchwork!Collecting: Captain America 1-5
Spider-Man: Maximum Carnage
Tom DeFalcoAlex Saviuk - 1994
Venom?! Spider-Man's worst enemy becomes his uneasy ally in the battle to halt Carnage's mad rampage. But when he finds himself at odds with a number of his allies, who want to finish Carnage and his cronies once and for all, Spider-Man must decide whether to violate his personal code of honor to rid the world of pure evil. Can the web-slinger find an alternative before it's too late? Either choice carries dire consequences!Collecting: The Amazing Spider-Man 378-380, Spectacular Spider-Man 201-203, Spider-Man 35-37, Spider-Man Unlimited 1-2, Web of Spider-Man 101-103
World War Hulk
Greg Pak - 2008
Now, the Hulk returns to Earth to wreak his terrible vengeance on Iron Man, Reed Richards, Doctor Strange and Black Bolt - and anyone else who gets in the way. Stronger than ever, accompanied by his monstrous Warbound gladiator allies and possessed by the fiercest and purest rage imaginable, the Hulk may just tear this stupid planet in half! Then in AFTERSMASH, heroes and monsters rise and fall as the events of "World War Hulk" reverberate through the blasted ruins of New York City with goliath impact. It's a massive story featuring the Warbound, the Renegades, Heroes for Hire, Iron Man, Tom Foster, and Damage Control.Collects: World War Hulk 1-5, World War Hulk: Aftersmash, Marvel Spotlight: World War Hulk and Planet Hulk Saga.
Batman: Red Hood - The Lost Days
Judd Winick - 2011
Now, learn what secret events led Jason on his eventual path of death and destruction as he tours the DC Universe learning dangerous skills in an effort to find his way in a world that left him behind. #1-6.
The Amazing Spider-Man: Hooky
Susan K. Putney - 1986
Spider-Man is swept away from his everyday troubles into a fantasy world by an eternally 12-year-old sorceress who needs his encouragement that she has matured enough to advance in her profession.
X-Men: Second Coming
Mike CareyIbraim Roberson - 2010
In the epic crossover Second Coming, Cyclops' faith pays off when Cable returns to the present with Hope, the girl he believes to be the mutant messiah. But will she be the savior or destroyer of mutantkind? We may never know, as she is the target of an initiative for mutant eradication unlike anything the X-Men have ever experienced. Many will be wounded. Several will die. Is Hope worth it?Collecting: Second Coming: Prepare, 1-2; Uncanny X-Men 523-525; New Mutants 12-14; X-Men Legacy 235-237; X-Force 26-28
Silver Surfer: Requiem
J. Michael Straczynski - 2007
Now his ride is about to come to an end. It starts with a small spot - a blemish that will spread until he is no more.
Amazing Spider-Man: Edge of Spider-Verse
David HineRobbi Rodriguez - 2014
Aaron Aikman, the Spider-Man? Who are the villainous Red Eye and Naahmurah...and can Aaron live through Morlun's arrival? In a universe where the story you know becomes as horrific as possible, a radioactive spider bites a high school nerd who is already something of a monster. Then, what or who is the incredible SP//dr? And finally, the breakout character of Spider-Verse makes her exciting debut - in a world where the radioactive spider bit Gwen Stacy!Collects Edge of Spider-Verse issues 1 to 5.
Ultimate Elektra: Devil's Due
Mike Carey - 2005
Matt Murdock - desperate to see Elektra Natchios again - makes an attempt to contact this mysterious young woman, putting himself squarely in the crosshairs of the biggest crime boss in New York City! Award-winning writer Mike Carey and original Ultimate Daredevil & Elektra artist Salvador Larroca team up for the blockbuster follow-up to the smash-first series!Collecting Ultimate Elektra 1-4
Avengers, Volume 1: Avengers World
Jonathan HickmanFrank Martin - 2013
When Captain America puts out his call - who will answer? Big threats, big ideas, big idealism - these are the Avengers NOW!Collecting: Avengers 1-6