Comic books in 'Fantastic Four'

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1st printing. Collects New Fantastic Four (2022 Marvel) #1-5.

Written by Peter David. Art by Alan Robinson. Cover by Nick Bradshaw.

Spider-Man! Ghost Rider! Wolverine! The Hulk! When these unlikely heroes first banded together to briefly become the new Fantastic Four, they made Marvel history. Now this fan-favorite team returns in an all-new adventure!

Set shortly after the events of the group's first appearance, brace yourself for a wild ride and guest stars aplenty - including, of course, the original FF! And a series of mystery villains you'll never see coming! But can even this powerhouse quartet handle the heat from a demonically possessed Human Torch?! Or will they need a little extra firepower to avoid being toast?

Writer Peter David dances between the raindrops of continuity to spin a new tale of this fabled fantastical foursome!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color. RATED T+

Cover price $17.99.

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Written by Walt Simonson. Art by Arthur Adams and Gracine Tanaka. Cover by Logan Lubera. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider and the Hulk unite as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with MARVEL TALES! This anthology series shines a spotlight on fan-favorite characters, features timeless stories and highlights some of Marvel's most impressive talent from the past eight decades. And creative duos don't get much better than Walter Simonson and Arthur Adams, who ushered the World's Greatest Comics Magazine to surprising new heights in FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #347-349! When the Fantastic Four fall, the Invisible Woman summons a blockbuster quartet to seek vengeance. But as this hastily assembled team heads to Monster Isle to tackle the Mole Man and his rampaging behemoths, they soon learn that there's more going on than meets the eye. Can the "New Fantastic Four" unravel the mystery and identify their real enemy in time to save the day? 88 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

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Part 3 of 3 - "Sore Winners!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and the Silver Surfer. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. Even the combined might of the New Warriors and the Fantastic Four may not be enough to stop the earth-shattering power of Terrax the Tamer! Luckily, they'll get a little cosmic help from a certain Former Herald of Galactus! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects New Warriors (1990-1996 1st Series) #11-17 and Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #341-342.

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA. Art by MARK BAGLEY and STEVE EPTING. Cover by MARK BAGLEY.

The New Warriors have barely had time to get used to being a team, but the threats don't stop coming! The Sphinx rewrites reality in his image! The Hate-Monger sets out to corrupt humanity! Terrax wants to destroy the planet! And Psionex seeks revenge! Good thing the young heroes have friends like Namor, the Fantastic Four, the Silver Surfer and the Avengers!

Softcover, 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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Apogee of Disaster: Part 1 of 5 - Written by D.G. Chichester. Art by Bill Jaaska & Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Keith Pollard & Kim DeMulder. Nick Fury brings in some heavy duty help to stop the continuing theft of classified NASA data. Even the Fantastic Four can't stop the culprit from stealing an entire space shuttle! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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The Camouflaged Commemoratives Affair - Written by Doug Murray. Art by Norm Dwyer & Jack Torrance. Cover by Jackson Guice. It's the return of the super hero poker game as Nick Fury, the Thing, Mr. Fantastic and Captain America play for high stakes against the Mandarin! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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The Soldiers of Anarchy - Written by D.G. Chichester. Art by Jackson Guice & Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Jackson Guice. Baron Strucker is revealed as the man responsible for the destruction of the original SHIELD, and Wolverine appears as Nick Fury prepares for war with Hydra! Plus: appearances by the Avengers and the Fantastic Four! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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1st Marvel Parody book. 1st appearance of Forbush Man. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Silver Burper, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia; A comical re-telling of the Surfer's encounter with Dr. Doom from Fantastic Four #57-60, starring Thung (Bim Grimm), Weed Wichards, Human Scorch, and Inevitable Girl (Shrew Storm). The Fastest Gums in the West starring Too-Gone Kid, script by Roy Thomas, art by Marie Severin. The Battle of the Century, script by Roy Thomas, art by Ross Andru, Bill Everett, and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Human Scorch battles The Sunk-Mariner. A Day of Blunder! starring Sgt. Furious and His Hostile Commandos!!, script by Gary Friedrich, art by John Severin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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"Those Who Would Destroy Us!" Guest-starring Thing, She-Hulk and Ant-Man. Namorita and Night Thrasher cameos. Written by Chris Marrinan. Art by Chris Marrinan and Mark Stegbauer. It's no holds barred as the Human Rocket teams up with Thing, She-Hulk and Ant-Man to take on the immeasurable combined might of Dragon-Man, Hulk and Doctor Doom! Plus, witness the awesome firepower of Armada! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

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Erik Larsen/Joe Bennett/Armando Durruthy Novas powers have gone haywire! Mr. Fantastic may be his only hope to figure a way to contain his destructive abilities ? but an attack by the Condor, puts a deadly roadblock to the Human Rockets recovery! Cover by Erik Larsen. FC$1.99" Cover price $1.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Nova (1976-1979 1st Series) #13-19, The Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #62-64, Fantastic Four (1961-1994 1st Series) Annual #12 and Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1982 1st Series) Annual #3.

Written by Marv Wolfman and David Anthony Kraft. Art by Sal Buscema, Joe Sinnott, Dick Giordano, Carmine Infantino, Tom Palmer, Jim Mooney, Don Perlin, Bob Hall, Keith Pollard, Bob Wiacek, Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt.

The second stage of the Human Rocket! Launch into more high-velocity heroics with teenage everyman turned cosmic crusader Rich Rider, the original Nova! Thrill as Nova battles classic Marvel villains Sandman and the Yellow Claw - as well as the alien Monitors, the mysterious Inner Circle and the Darkforce-powered madman Blackout! All this and the debut of new hero Crime-Buster, team-ups with Nick Fury and the Thing, and a desperate decision at home when Rich's own father is ensnared in an underworld scheme! Plus: Nova joins the Defenders alongside an awesome array of offbeat heroes like Black Goliath, Captain Ultra, Iron Fist, Jack of Hearts, Havok and Polaris! And the Fantastic Four take on Nova's greatest foe, the Sphinx!

Softcover, 264 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Nova (1976-1979 1st Series) #20-25 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #204-206 and 208-214.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art and cover by Carmine Infantino.

Nova's sensational '70s series comes to a close, but that's not the end of his story! Nova faces the Corruptor, Diamondhead and Dr. Sun before blasting into space to tackle the Sphinx! But when the shape-shifting Skrulls attack, old enemies must ally to survive - and when Xandar's Queen Adora begs the Fantastic Four for help, the stage is set for a cosmic battle across time and space! The Sphinx is ready to conquer the world, and Mr. Fantastic knows of only one opponent who can stop him: Galactus! But with the FF rapidly aging thanks to a Skrull weapon, do the heroes have enough time left to find him? And will Nova and the Champions of Xandar be able to save their adoptive planet from the Skrull armada?

Softcover, 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

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John Buscema Cover

1st printing. Collects Nova (1976-1979 1st Series) #1-25; The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #171; The Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #62-64; Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #204-206 and 208-214, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #12; Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #91, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) Annual #3; The Thing (1983-1986 1st Series Marvel) #34 and material from What If (1977 1st Series) #36.

Cover by John Buscema.

Richard Rider is Nova, the original 1970s Human Rocket!

Struck by energy sent by a dying alien, Rich has inherited the mantle of an intergalactic Nova Centurion! The newly minted hero must somehow balance schoolwork, a social life and a constant string of villains - including Condor, Powerhouse, Diamondhead, Blackout and the dreaded Sphinx, who seeks a secret that Nova doesn't even know he's carrying!

Plus: Nova and Spider-Man unravel a murder mystery, Rich's father is ensnared in an underworld scheme and Nova joins...the dynamic Defenders? And when the Nova Corps' homeworld, Xandar, comes under attack, Rich and his new allies leave Earth behind to join the cosmic fray - while the Fantastic Four tackle the Sphinx!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 880 pages, full color. Rated T

Credits:

Written by Marv Wolfman, Len Wein, David Anthony Kraft, Tom DeFalco, Mike Carlin, and Bill Mantlo.

Art by John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Carmine Infantino, Ross Andru, Keith Pollard, John Byrne, Bob Hall, Ron Wilson, Paul Neary, Mike Vosburg, Joe Sinnott, Tom Palmer, Frank Giacoia, Dick Giordano, Dave Hunt, Joe Rubinstein, Steve Leialoha, Mike Esposito, Klaus Janson, Jim Mooney, Don Perlin, Al Milgrom, Frank Springer, Bob Wiacek, Jon D'Agostino, and Kim DeMulder.

NOTE: "These outstanding tales spearheaded by the great Marv Wolfman, John Buscema, and Sal Buscema are what comic books are all about and come with the Odinson's highest recommendation." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $100.00.

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Keith Pollard Cover

1st printing. Collects Nova (1976-1979 1st Series) #1-25; The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #171; The Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #62-64; Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #204-206 and 208-214, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #12; Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #91, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) Annual #3; The Thing (1983-1986 1st Series Marvel) #34 and material from What If (1977 1st Series) #36.

Cover by Keith Pollard.

Richard Rider is Nova, the original 1970s Human Rocket!

Struck by energy sent by a dying alien, Rich has inherited the mantle of an intergalactic Nova Centurion! The newly minted hero must somehow balance schoolwork, a social life and a constant string of villains - including Condor, Powerhouse, Diamondhead, Blackout and the dreaded Sphinx, who seeks a secret that Nova doesn't even know he's carrying!

Plus: Nova and Spider-Man unravel a murder mystery, Rich's father is ensnared in an underworld scheme and Nova joins...the dynamic Defenders? And when the Nova Corps' homeworld, Xandar, comes under attack, Rich and his new allies leave Earth behind to join the cosmic fray - while the Fantastic Four tackle the Sphinx!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 880 pages, full color. Rated T

Credits:

Written by Marv Wolfman, Len Wein, David Anthony Kraft, Tom DeFalco, Mike Carlin, and Bill Mantlo.

Art by John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Carmine Infantino, Ross Andru, Keith Pollard, John Byrne, Bob Hall, Ron Wilson, Paul Neary, Mike Vosburg, Joe Sinnott, Tom Palmer, Frank Giacoia, Dick Giordano, Dave Hunt, Joe Rubinstein, Steve Leialoha, Mike Esposito, Klaus Janson, Jim Mooney, Don Perlin, Al Milgrom, Frank Springer, Bob Wiacek, Jon D'Agostino, and Kim DeMulder.

NOTE: "These outstanding tales spearheaded by the great Marv Wolfman, John Buscema, and Sal Buscema are what comic books are all about and come with the Odinson's highest recommendation." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $100.00.

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1st printing.

By Peter Sanderson.

More than just a trivia book, this interactive game includes an electronic scoring module that allows readers to quiz themselves or compete against a friend. Featuring every character from the original Fantastic Four to Nick Fury's Howling Commandos to The Incredible Hulk, tidbits on legendary Marvel developers and artists, and artwork from the classic comics, Obsessed With Marvel is a treat for every comic book fan. With 2,500 questions covering the expansive Marvel Universe, it's easy to test who really knows the difference between Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 320 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.95.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

By JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, SEAN MCQUAID, DAVID WILTFONG, STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD, CHAD ANDERSON, MIKE FICHERA, JACOB ROUGEMONT, MADISON CARTER, MARK O'ENGLISH, MICHAEL HOSKIN, ERIC J. MOREELS, CHRIS BIGGS, GABE SHECHTER, AL SJOERDSMA and RICH GREEN. Cover by TOM GRUMMETT.

Continuing the most exciting and comprehensive Marvel Handbook ever assembled! This twelve-volume guide to the Marvel Universe features more than 100 huge entries in each tome!

This issue - from the Elf with a Gun to Guardians of the Galaxy! Spotlighting people (Eternity, Exodus, Falcon, Fin Fang Foom, Emma Frost, Nick Fury, Galactus, Gambit, two Ghost Riders, Gravity, Guardian), places (Genosha), teams (Excalibur, Exiles, Fantastic Four, Frightful Four, Generation X, the Great Lakes Initiative, the Hand), species (Eternals) and more!

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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FANTASTIC FOUR 2005 Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, SEAN MCQUAID, MICHAEL HOSKIN, STUART VANDAL, ANTHONY FLAMINI, RONALD BYRD, BILL LENTZ & MARK O'ENGLISH Cover by TOM GRUMMETT & MORRY HOLLOWELL At last, Marvel's First Family gets the OHOTMU treatment! This Official Handbook contains in-depth bios on the family, friends and foes of the Fantastic Four ? from Annihilus to the Watcher! Plus: An all-new cover by superstar artist Tom Grummett, digitally painted by Morry Hollowell! 48 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Clea to Gaea!"

Written by Mark Gruenwald and Peter Sanderson. Cover by Paul Ryan.

This is the original encyclopedia series to the Marvel Universe. Volume 2 collects detailed dossiers on Clea to Gaea.

Featuring the art of John Byrne, Dave Cockrum, Rick Leonardi, Sal Buscema, John Romtia, Sr., Kerry Gammill, Jerry Ordway, Paul Smith, Walt Simonson, Mike Zeck, Bob Layton, Ron Frenz, David Mazzucchelli, John Romita, Jr., Steve Ditko, Al Milgrom, and many more.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

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"The Official Handbook of the Ultimate Marvel Universe 2005: The Fantastic Four & Spider-Man" Written by STUART VANDAL, SEAN MCQUAID, RONALD BYRD, BILL LENTZ, MARK O'ENGLISH & BARRY REESE Cover by MARK BAGLEY & MORRY HOLLOWELL The Official Handbook gets the Ultimate treatment! This volume contains in-depth bios on Ultimate Spider-Man and the Ultimate Fantastic Four, and all their friends and foes! Plus: An all-new cover by ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN artist Mark Bagley, digitally painted by Morry Hollowell. 48 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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This issue covers Fantastic Four (1st series) 1 thru 15. Each issue reviewed in the index has a two-page summary and a reduced-size reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, Mark Gruenwald, and Peter Sanderson. Cover by John Byrne. The cover portrays the Fantastic Four and their long-time foes as they were first drawn by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers in the silver age. The back cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky is an alternative version to the cover of Fantastic Four 3. The splash page features an essay on the history of the Fantastic Four and a reduced-size version of the splash page from Fantastic Four 1. The back inside cover describes the plan and purpose for the Marvel Index series. (Notes: There are twelve issues in the Fantastic Four Index. There are not any ads in the index issues.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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This issue covers Fantastic Four (1st series) 16 thru 30 and Annual 1. Each issue reviewed in the index has a two-page summary and a reduced-size reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Painter cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. The back cover by Jack Kirby is an alternative version to the cover of Fantastic Four Annual 1. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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This issue covers Fantastic Four (1st series) 31 thru 45 and Annuals 2 and 3. Each issue reviewed in the index has a two-page summary and a reduced-size reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover by Dave Simons. The wraparound cover depicts Mister Fantastic and Doctor Doom each holding one end of the ultimate nullifier. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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This issue covers Fantastic Four (1st series) 46 thru 64 and Annual 4. Each issue reviewed in the index has a one-and-a-half page summary and a reduced-size reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover by Keith Pollard. The wraparound cover portrays the Fantastic Four, the Inhumans, Black Panther, and Silver Surfer charging forward. The Inhumans' homeland, Attilan, is shown in the background. (Note: The inside front cover states that issue 65 is also indexed in this issue, but it is actually covered in the next issue.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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This issue covers Fantastic Four (1st series) 65 thru 84 and Annuals 5 and 6. Each issue reviewed in the index has a one-and-a-half page summary and a reduced-size reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Bob Layton. The wraparound cover shows Mister Fantastic, the Human Torch, the Thing, and Silver Surfer attacking Galactus in outer space. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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This issue covers Fantastic Four (1st series) 85 thru 106 and Annuals 7 and 8. Each issue reviewed in the index has a one-and-a-half page summary and a reduced-size reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover by Sandy Plunkett and Kevin Nowlan. The wraparound cover depicts a giant-size Doctor Doom reaching out for the Fantastic Four as the four heroes overlook Latveria. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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This issue covers Fantastic Four (1st series) 107 thru 125 and Annual 9. Each issue reviewed in the index has a one-and-a-half page summary and a reduced-size reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The wraparound cover shows Annihilus attacking Mister Fantastic in the Negative Zone, while Agatha Harkness tries to bring Reed back to Earth (as Sue, Johnny, and Ben look on). The cover is similar to the cover of Fantastic Four 110. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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This issue covers Fantastic Four (1st series) 126 thru 141, Annual 10, and Giant-Size Super-Stars 1. Each issue reviewed in the index has a one-and-a-half page summary and a reduced-size reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover by Tom Morgan and Joe Sinnott. The front side of the wraparound cover portrays the Fantastic Four along with Medusa battling the Dragon Man. The front cover is similar to the cover of Fantastic Four 134. The back side depicts Crystal, Quicksilver, and Lockjaw facing Johnny Storm. (Note: Giant-Size Super-Stars 1 features a new battle between the Thing and the Hulk.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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This issue covers Fantastic Four (1st series) 142 thru 160, and Giant-Size Fantastic Four 2 & 3. Each issue reviewed in the index has a one-and-a-half page summary and a reduced-size reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover by Tom Lyle and Scott Williams. The front half of the wraparound cover depicts the Fantastic Four squaring off against the Sub-Mariner, while the back side illustrates the FF, Medusa, Crystal, Quicksilver, Iron Man, and Thor battling Ultron-7. The back cover is similar to the cover of Fantastic Four 150. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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This issue covers Fantastic Four (1st series) 161 thru 176, Annual 11, and Giant-Size Fantastic Four 4 thru 6. Each issue reviewed in the index has a one-and-a-half page summary and a reduced-size reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Brett Breeding. The wraparound cover portrays the classic confrontation between Galactus and the High Evolutionary that took place in Fantastic Four 175. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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This issue covers Fantastic Four (1st series) 177 thru 198. Each issue reviewed in the index has a one-and-a-half page summary and a reduced-size reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover by Keith Pollard. The wraparound cover portrays the Fantastic Four along with the Sub-Mariner fighting a host of super-villains including Diablo, Doctor Doom, the Red Ghost, and the Skrulls. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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This issue covers Fantastic Four (1st series) 199 thru 214, and Annuals 12 and 13. Each issue reviewed in the index has a one-and-a-half page summary and a reduced-size reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover by Rich Howell and Jack Abel. The front cover depicts the Fantastic Four and Franklin in the clutches of the Sphinx, while the back cover shows the FF and Herbie the Robot battling Quasimodo, Terrax the Tamer, and the Super-Skrull. The front cover is very similar to the cover of Fantastic Four 208. (Note: This is the final issue of the index. A short paragraph on the last page indicates that issue 13 will be published as an update to the series at a later date; however, that issue was never published.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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With Great Power... Plot by Scott Lobdell and Mark Waid. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Adam Kubert and Joe Bennett (assists). Inks by Dan Green, Art Thibert, Tim Townsend, and Jesse Delperdang. Wraparound cover by Adam Kubert and Jesse Delperdang. Story continues from X-Men 56. This is it! The fate of the world hangs in the balance as the super-heroes of the Marvel Universe clash with the awesome menace of Onslaught! In war torn Central Park; the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and the Hulk lay it all on the line to defeat their near-omnipotent opponent! After the heroes initial assault fails, Doctor Doom takes charge! The Latverian monarch orders Rogue and the Vision to penetrate Onslaughts force field! And then Doom deploys the Green Goliath to attack at close range! With a savage fury, the Hulk breaks up Onslaughts physical form! But the powerful creature just becomes living psionic energy! And now the only way to win...is for the heroes to voluntarily enter and absorb Onslaughts energy aura! Facing certain death the Prince of Asgard goes in first! Followed by Ben and Johnny! Then the Avengers, Namor, and Crystal! Next Shell-head and Dr. Doom! And finally Reed and Sue and Bruce Banner! The sacrifices are complete. Can the X-Men make sure they were not in vain? The children of the atom have one shot left! Excelsior! Appearances by the Black Panther, Falcon, Franklin Richards, Sub-Mariner, Joseph, Professor Xavier, X-Man (aka Nate Grey), Apocalypse, and the Watcher. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. X-men Lineup: Bishop, Cable, Cyclops, Gambit, Iceman, Jean Grey, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. (Notes: The aftermath of Onslaught continues in Uncanny X-Men 337. Following this issue the Avengers, Captain America, Fantastic Four, and Iron Man titles are relaunched into their respective 2nd volumes/series. The X-Men, Quicksilver, and the Hulk did not enter Onslaughts energy field. Printed on glossy paper. There are not any advertisements inside.) 48 pages. Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Comrades in Arms!" Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #335, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #401, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #415, and X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #55.

Written by Scott Lobdell, Mark Waid, and Tom DeFalco. Art by Joe Madureira, Mike Deodato, Tom Palmer, Carlos Pacheco, and Andy Kubert.

As the power of Onslaught casts a giant shadow over the Marvel Universe, Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Marcvel's First Family get drawn into the conflict!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Pyrrhic Victory!" Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #402, X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #56, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #416, The Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #336, and Onslaught Marvel Universe (1996).

Written by Mark Waid, Tom DeFalco, and Scott Lobdell. Art by Mike Deodato, Tom Palmer, Andy Kubert, Carlos Pacheco, Joe Madureira, Adam Kubert and Joe Bennett.

Don't miss the jaw-dropping ending to the one of the pivotal moments in Marvel History! It's the final battle that will change the landscape of the Marvel Universe!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Fireside Book Series - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #115. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe . This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts. Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Fireside Book Series - 2nd and later printings. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #115. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe . This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts. Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $49.95

Add to cart Near Mint $49.95

Add to cart Very Fine $40.00

Add to cart Very Fine $40.00

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #110, 115, and 155. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe. Cover by Alex Ross (After John Romita, Sr.). Introductions by Chris Ryall, Tom Brevoort, Alex Ross, and Larry Lieber. Interview by Chris Ryall. Chapter Introductions by Stan Lee. Now back in print and timed for its 50th anniversary-the landmark book ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS by Stan Lee! A deluxe, collector's edition of the original Origins of Marvel Comics including a new cover, essays, and more. Originally published in 1974, ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS features the first appearance of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel's modern storytelling mythology-Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, and Doctor Strange-along with a second Silver Age tale featuring these special heroes, all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe. Hardcover, 356 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $50.00.

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Fireside Book Series

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #115.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe.

This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts.

Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Very Good $16.00

Add to cart Very Good $24.00

Fireside Book Series

2nd and later printings. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #115.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe.

This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts.

Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

Add to cart Near Mint $15.95

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #110, 115, and 155. Written by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber,JOhn Buscema, and Steve Ditko. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Herb Trimpe, John Buscema , John Romita, Sr., George Klein, Joe Sinnott, Paul Reinman, and Bill Everett. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Chapter Introductions by Stan Lee. Now back in print and timed for its 50th anniversary-the landmark book ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS by Stan Lee! A deluxe, collector's edition of the original Origins of Marvel Comics including a new cover, essays, and more. Originally published in 1974, ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS features the first appearance of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel's modern storytelling mythology-Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, and Doctor Strange-along with a second Silver Age tale featuring these special heroes, all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe. Softcover, 246 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $21.99.

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Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Jack Kirby; Nick Bradshaw Four of the cornerstone issues that ushered in the Marvel Age of Comics in one unbeatable package! In FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby changed everything, introducing Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and Susan and Johnny Storm - and sending them on the ill-fated rocket trip that transformed them into the Fantastic Four! In AMAZING FANTASY (1962) #15, Lee joined another legend, Steve Ditko, to spin a tale of power and responsibility featuring teen wallflower Peter Parker…the icon-in-the-making named Spider-Man! In X-MEN (1963) #1, Lee and Kirby created a new breed of hero _ the X-Men, whose mutant abilities are a gift they're born with…or is that a curse? And in AVENGERS (1963) #1, they united Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp in battle with Loki…and, lo, the Avengers were formed! Cover price $7.99.

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Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Jack Kirby; Nick Bradshaw Four of the cornerstone issues that ushered in the Marvel Age of Comics in one unbeatable package! In FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby changed everything, introducing Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and Susan and Johnny Storm - and sending them on the ill-fated rocket trip that transformed them into the Fantastic Four! In AMAZING FANTASY (1962) #15, Lee joined another legend, Steve Ditko, to spin a tale of power and responsibility featuring teen wallflower Peter Parker…the icon-in-the-making named Spider-Man! In X-MEN (1963) #1, Lee and Kirby created a new breed of hero _ the X-Men, whose mutant abilities are a gift they're born with…or is that a curse? And in AVENGERS (1963) #1, they united Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp in battle with Loki…and, lo, the Avengers were formed! Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Jack Kirby; Peach Momoko Four of the cornerstone issues that ushered in the Marvel Age of Comics in one unbeatable package! In FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby changed everything, introducing Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and Susan and Johnny Storm - and sending them on the ill-fated rocket trip that transformed them into the Fantastic Four! In AMAZING FANTASY (1962) #15, Lee joined another legend, Steve Ditko, to spin a tale of power and responsibility featuring teen wallflower Peter Parker…the icon-in-the-making named Spider-Man! In X-MEN (1963) #1, Lee and Kirby created a new breed of hero _ the X-Men, whose mutant abilities are a gift they're born with…or is that a curse? And in AVENGERS (1963) #1, they united Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp in battle with Loki…and, lo, the Avengers were formed! Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Jack Kirby; Chrissie Zullo Four of the cornerstone issues that ushered in the Marvel Age of Comics in one unbeatable package! In FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby changed everything, introducing Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and Susan and Johnny Storm - and sending them on the ill-fated rocket trip that transformed them into the Fantastic Four! In AMAZING FANTASY (1962) #15, Lee joined another legend, Steve Ditko, to spin a tale of power and responsibility featuring teen wallflower Peter Parker…the icon-in-the-making named Spider-Man! In X-MEN (1963) #1, Lee and Kirby created a new breed of hero _ the X-Men, whose mutant abilities are a gift they're born with…or is that a curse? And in AVENGERS (1963) #1, they united Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp in battle with Loki…and, lo, the Avengers were formed! Cover price $7.99.

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Collects Paradise X: Heralds 2001) #1-3, Paradise X #0-5, and Paradise X: X-Xen Special (2002). Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross. Art by Doug Braithwaite, cover by Alex Ross. The epic, visionary Earth X saga continues! Will the heroes of Earth be able to solve the problems of the Paradise they helped create? Will their quest for a new Death entity succeed so the pain and suffering of the world's population ceases? Softcover, 304 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #52-53 and Jungle Action (1972-1976 Marvel) #6-21.

Series Edited by Ben Saunders. Written by Stan Lee and Don McGregor. Art by Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, Rich Buckler, Klaus Janson, Billy Graham, Craig Russell, Pablo Marcos, Dan Green, Virgilio Redondo, Bob McLeod, and Gil Kane. Introduction by Qiana J. Whitted. Foreword by Nnedi Okorafor.

Illustrated throughout, The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents specially curated comic book anthologies of the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvels transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy.

It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as explorations of the relationship between power and responsibility; as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the pain of adolescence and the fluid nature of identity; as examinations of the meaning, and limits, of patriotism; as ironic juxtapositions of the cosmic and the quotidian; as resources for the understanding of political and social history; and as high watermarks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning. For the first time, these classic stories of some of the most iconic super heroes in the history of American comics are Penguin Classics. As Black Panther and the leader of the hidden African nation of Wakanda, King TChalla combines the legendary stealth of his namesake with the strength and intelligence to overcome his adversaries while earning the trust of his people.

This anthology includes the Panthers 1966 origin story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and the critically-acclaimed Panthers Rage from the characters 1970s solo series, by Don McGregor, Rich Buckler and Billy Graham; both series were produced during a turbulent moment in Americas struggle for civil rights, and reflect that struggle in different ways.

The introduction offers fresh insight into the thematic development of the Black Panther, along with the social and cultural influences that shape the world he inhabits.

Hardcover, 416 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1-5, 10-11, and 48-51 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #6.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, George Klein, Sol Brodsky, Dick Ayers, and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby. Foreword by Jerry Craft. Introduction by Ben Saunders. Series Edited by Ben Saunders.

Illustrated throughout, The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents specially curated comic book anthologies of the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvels transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy.

It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. For the first time, these classic stories of some of the most iconic super heroes in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few.

Throughout the 1960s, The Fantastic Four doubled as both the flagship title and the creative laboratory of the Marvel Universe. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced dozens of new characters and concepts in its pages, while expanding the emotional bandwidth and visual vocabulary of the super hero genre with every issue. This collection gathers some key tales from Lee and Kirbys lengthy tenure—from their first experiments in generic hybridity through to the remarkable fusion of the cosmic and the quotidian that is the The Galactus Trilogy.

A foreword by Jerry Craft, and a scholarly introduction and a general series introduction by Ben Saunders offer further insights into the enduring significance of the Fantastic Four and classic Marvel comics.

Hardcover, 360 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1-5, 10-11, and 48-51 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #6.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, George Klein, Sol Brodsky, Dick Ayers, and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby. Foreword by Jerry Craft. Introduction by Ben Saunders. Series Edited by Ben Saunders.

Illustrated throughout, The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents specially curated comic book anthologies of the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvels transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy.

It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. For the first time, these classic stories of some of the most iconic super heroes in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few.

Throughout the 1960s, The Fantastic Four doubled as both the flagship title and the creative laboratory of the Marvel Universe. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced dozens of new characters and concepts in its pages, while expanding the emotional bandwidth and visual vocabulary of the super hero genre with every issue. This collection gathers some key tales from Lee and Kirbys lengthy tenure—from their first experiments in generic hybridity through to the remarkable fusion of the cosmic and the quotidian that is the The Galactus Trilogy.

A foreword by Jerry Craft, and a scholarly introduction and a general series introduction by Ben Saunders offer further insights into the enduring significance of the Fantastic Four and classic Marvel comics.

Softcover, 360 pages, full color.

Cover price $28.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15; The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #1-4, #9-10, #13-14, and 17-19; and stories from Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #97 and Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Annual #1.

Series Edited by Ben Saunders. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. Introduction by Ben Saunders. Foreword by Jason Reynolds.

Illustrated throughout, The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents specially curated comic book anthologies of the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvels transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy. A Penguin Classics Marvel Collection Edition

It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as explorations of the relationship between power and responsibility; as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the pain of adolescence and the fluid nature of identity; as examinations of the meaning, and limits, of patriotism; as ironic juxtapositions of the cosmic and the quotidian; as resources for the understanding of political and social history; and as high watermarks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning.

For the first time, these classic stories of some of the most iconic super heroes in the history of American comics are Penguin Classics. This anthology goes back to the original source material for The Amazing Spider-Man, with key stories from the first two years from 1962 to 1964. These allegories of adolescence permanently transformed the conventions of the super hero genre by insisting that great power is never just a means to an end, but also a burdensome responsibility.

The introduction offers fresh insights into character development and the personalities of his creators. Also included are rarely reprinted non–super hero stories, early letter pages, and supplemental materials shedding light on Lee and Ditkos artistic process.

Hardcover, 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

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Add to cart VG 4.0 $2.50

cover by mark buckingham paul jenkins/mark buckingham/dan green THE NEW CREATIVE TEAM OF PAUL JENKINS (INHUMANS, INCREDIBLE HULK) and Mark Buckingham continues to explore the character of Spider-Man as our hero struggles to pull himself together and accept his recent loss. Sounds like it's time for a serious buddy-to-buddy talk with the Human Torch! Plus: Peter Parker... on stage?! We kid thee not! Cover price $2.99.