Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition comic books 2024

NOTE: Limited to 656 copies.

Volume 354 - 1st printing. "Daredevil: Book 18!" Collects Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #192-203 and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982-1992 1st Series) #7 and 10-13. Written by Denny O'Neil, Ralph Macchio, Alan Brennert, Larry Hama, Mike Carlin, Steven Grant, and George Perez. Art by Klaus Janson, William Johnson, George Perez, Larry Hama, Geof Isherwood, Mike Mignola, Danny Bulanadi, Luke McDonnell, Brett Breeding, Joe Sinnott, Jack Abel, Al Milgrom, and John Beatty. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Daredevil enters a new era as the iconoclastic Dennis O'Neil takes over the writing reins! Making sure the transition goes from strength to strength, the incomparable Klaus Janson remains aboard for a stint penciling, inking and coloring. Each tale is a gritty exploration of humankind's temptations and broken aspirations - topped off with a touch of Marvel magic. Meanwhile, the Kingpin consorts with a Yakuza group who seek to bond Bullseye's shattered spine with adamantium! It's a saga that teams DD with Wolverine and takes him to Japan for an epic issue #200 rematch with the man who murdered Elektra! Also featuring the debut of penciler William Johnson, the first appearance of Micah Synn, and Ralph Macchio and George Pérez's fan-favorite MARVEL FANFARE Black Widow serial! Hardcover, 392 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

NOTE: Limited to 560 copies.

Volume 355 - 1st printing. "Iron Man: Book 17!" Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #171-182 and ANNUAL #6. Written by Denny O'Neil, Bob Harras, and Peter Gillis. Art by . Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Tony Stark has changed the world, but those successes convinced the creator of the Iron Man armor that he himself was invincible. But no one is - and Obadiah Stane is about to exploit Stark's every weakness, pulling apart his life piece by piece until one of Marvel's greatest heroes is at rock bottom! Meanwhile, James Rhodes must protect them both from Stane, protect Tony from himself and protect everyone from a cadre of Atlanteans with Iron Man armor! It's a crash course in super-heroing for Rhodey. He rises to the occasion, but battling Thunderball is one thing - facing the Mandarin is another thing altogether! The new Iron Man will be in for the fight of his life...that he may not win! Also featuring an Annual with a tragic turning point for the Eternals! Hardcover, 352 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $67.00

Add to cart Near Mint $67.00

Volume 356 - 1st printing. "Marvel Two-in-One: Book 7!" Collects Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #75-82 and Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) Annual #5-6. Written by Tom DeFalco, David Michelinie, and Alan Kupperberg. Art by Alan Kupperberg, Jerry Bingham, Ron Wilson, Alan Kupperberg, Chic Stone, and Pablo Marcos. Cover by Alan Kupperberg. The ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing is back between hardcovers in the Marvel Masterworks! We begin with two double-sized extravaganzas - one featuring an all-out brawl between the Thing, the Hulk, the Stranger and Pluto; and another co-starring the Avengers that pulls Benjy into a Negative Zone battle against Blastaar, Annihilus and the power of the Super-Adaptoid! Then, a day at the big top leads to three rings of the Circus of Crime! Other exploits include a trip to Man-Thing's swamp, the return of the Atlas Era monster Xemnu, a rubber-burning race with Ghost Rider, the debut of the American Eagle and the disfiguring horror of Virus X! You'll never have more fun with a six-foot, quarter-ton walking pile of rocks as you will in this volume, brought to you by Tom DeFalco and Ron Wilson! Hardcover, 296 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

Volume 357 - 1st printing. "Spider-Woman: Book 4!" Collects Spider-Woman (1978-1983 1st Series) #39-50, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #240-241, and The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) Annual #10. Written by Chris Claremont, Ann Nocenti, and Roger Stern. Art by Steve Leialoha, Brian Postman, Al Milgrom, Michael Golden, Bob Wiacek, Carl Potts, Sam de la Rosa, Joe Sinnott, Andy Mushynsky, and Armando Gil.. Cover by Steve Leialoha. Jessica Drew (A.K.A. Spider-Woman) has migrated up the left coast to San Francisco, and her adventures are about to escalate to a whole new level! The Yakuza have infiltrated the SFPD and marked Spider-Woman for death, while the mystic Morgan Le Fay seeks out Jessica with revelations about her connection to the demonic Darkhold! And things get personal in a saga featuring the Silver Samurai and Viper that has shocking implications for our hero's parentage! Chris Claremont and Steve Leialoha then make way for the new creative team of Ann Nocenti and Brian Postman. Their run closes out Spider-Woman's original series with her untimely demise - but death is not the end when you have the Avengers as friends! Hardcover, 400 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $90.00

Add to cart Near Mint $90.00

Volume 358 - 1st printing. "The Uncanny X-Men: Book 16!" Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #232-243, The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) Annual 12 and X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #37-39. Written by Chris Claremont and Louise Simonson. Art by Marc Silvestri, Rick Leonardi, Art Adams, Walter Simonson, Dan Green, Joe Rubinstein, P. Craig Russell, Terry Austin, Hilary Barta, Bob Wiacek, and Al Milgrom. Cover by Marc Silvestri. Chris Claremont, the man who made Marvel's mutants an industry unto themselves, takes the X-Men to hell and back - and damnation couldn't look any better than with legends Marc Silvestri and Walter Simonson behind the art boards! The "Inferno" saga brings together the many threads Mister Sinister has been weaving, the machinations of the demon N'astirh, and the lives of X-Men past and present. In one of Marvel's most devastatingly personal epics, the startling secret of Madelyne Pryor is revealed - and the X-Men and X-Factor will face each other for the first time! This newly restored edition also features the return of the alien Brood, the introduction of Genosha and a Savage Land adventure drawn by Arthur Adams! Hardcover, 504 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $100.00.

NOTE: Limited to 546 copies.

Volume 359 - 1st printing. "Captain America: Book 16!" Collects Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #270-280, Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) Annual #6, and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982-1992 1st Series) #5. Written by J.M. DeMatteis and David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Zeck, Alan Kupperberg, Ron Wilson, John Beatty, Ricardo Villamonte, Vince Colletta, Jack Abel, Mike Esposito, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Mike Zeck. CAPTAIN AMERICA has seen some of comics' greatest creative pairings - and the team of J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck is among the very best! Their celebrated tenure on the star-spangled Avenger continues here with true Cap classics. Vermin, a character who will later be integral to DeMatteis and Zeck's iconic "Kraven's Last Hunt," debuts! Cap joins with Nick Fury to battle Baron Strucker and Hydra! Steve Rogers' girlfriend figures out he's Captain America! And in the storyline that ties it all together, a ruthless new Baron Zemo is unleashed! He's the heir to the man who sent Cap and Bucky plunging into the icy Atlantic decades earlier - and this new archnemesis is taking no prisoners! Plus: The Falcon runs for office! Hardcover, 328 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

NOTE: Limited to 712 copies.

Volume 360 - 1st printing. "The Amazing Spider-Man: Book 26!" Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #271-278, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #111, The Amazing Spider-Man: Hooky GN (1986 Marvel Graphic Novel), material from Marvel Fanfare (1982-1992 1st Series) #27. Written by Tom DeFalco, Susan K. Putney, Stan Lee, Charles Vess, Peter David, Mary Jo Duffy, and Jim Owsley (Christopher Priest). Art by Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema, Mike Harris, Rich Buckler, Berni Wrightson, Steve Ditko, Charles Vess, Joe Rubinstein, Kyle Baker, Tom Morgan, James Fry, John Romita, Sr., Russ Steffens, Jack Fury, Brett Breeding, Bob Layton, Vince Colletta , and Many Hands. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Hobgoblin unmasked - but what does it mean for Spider-Man? Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz lay a trail of clues that leads to...the Hobgoblin! The heir apparent to the Goblin mantle - and the title of #1 nemesis in Spider-Man's life - has been a compelling mystery since his debut. When his shocking identity is revealed, will you be able to believe it? And when the cosmic Beyonder returns, Peter Parker and the Puma will pair to face him with Mephisto waiting in the wings. Spidey's exploits will also bring him back to his early days and Crusher Hogan, the pro wrestler he grappled with way back in AMAZING FANTASY #15. And topping off this Masterworks volume is the stunning painted art and color of Bernie Wrightson in the Spider-Man graphic novel Hooky! Hardcover, 352 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

NOTE: Limited to 560 copies.

Volume 361 - 1st printing. "The Incredible Hulk: Book 18!" Collects The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #266-279 and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982-1992 1st Series) #7. Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema, Mark Gruenwald, Joe Sinnott, and Greg LaRocque. Cover by Sal Buscema. Introduction by Al Ewing. Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema continue their fan-favorite Hulk run! Bruce Banner has lived the waking nightmare of being the Incredible Hulk for years, but what if his gamma-powered other self wasn't an unhinged engine of destruction? What the if man controlled the monster? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema explore a new world where it's mind over monster for Marvel's green goliath, a world where Bruce Banner's mind dominates the Hulk. It opens surprising new opportunities for comics' most tormented psychological pair. Yet, despite Banner's new control, the power of the Hulk's rage may still burst out with more fury than ever. It's a saga that ends on the doorstep of the White House, but who will be there to meet the President? Banner the man, or Hulk the monster? Hardcover, 376 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

NOTE: Limited to 602 copies.

Volume 362- 1st printing. "The Spectacular Spider-Man: Book 7!" Collects [Peter Parker,] The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #80-91. Written by Bill Mantlo, Roger Stern, and Al Milgrom. Art by Al Milgrom, Ron Frenz, Greg LaRocque, Dave Simon, Fred Hembeck, Kevin Dzuban, Jim Mooney, and Joe Albelo. Cover by Al Milgrom. Introduction by Ralph Macchio. Spider-Man gets serious in his relationship with the Black Cat! Spider-Man's adventures have been larger than life, but they spring from the rotten roots of street crime with Uncle Ben's murder by a petty burglar. That gritty side of the criminal world takes the fore as the Kingpin tightens his grip on New York City. Spidey's not just faced with fighting villains, though. Cloak and Dagger complicate matters and the Punisher has his own form of justice in mind. Meanwhile, Mantlo and Milgrom explore the man with ink on his fingers and a story in this blood, J. Jonah Jameson, and uncover the origins of the Hobgoblin. Speaking of revelations, Peter Parker unmasks himself to the Black Cat-with unexpected results! Also featuring Black Cat's search for superpowers, Spidey's black costume and Fred Hembeck! Hardcover, 336 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

NOTE: Limited to 576 copies.

Volume 363- 1st printing. "The Avengers: Book 24!" Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #246-254, West Coast Avengers (1984 Limited Series) #1-4 and Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) Annual #7. Written by Roger Stern and Bob Harras. Art by Al Milgrom, Bob Hall, Luke McDonnell, Joe Sinnott, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Roy Richardson, Joe Delbeato, Joe Rubinstein, Brett Breeding, and Peter Berardi. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Avengers - east and west - assemble! That's right, in the epic buildup to AVENGERS #250, a whole new team of Avengers is born! But before that historic moment, the seeds for the series' anniversary extravaganza are sown in a team-up between the Avengers and the Eternals against the Inhuman-Deviant menace Maelstrom. Meanwhile in California, Hawkeye works to assemble a whole new branch of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Avengers don't exactly grow on trees, but Hawkeye's West Coast Avengers soon build a scrappy roster that prevails over Goliath and Graviton - just in time to join their East Coast counterparts and save the world from a resurgent Maelstrom! Topping things off are the returns of Captain America, Hercules and the Black Knight, and the culmination of the Vision's plan for global...peace? Hardcover, 392 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

NOTE: Limited to 552 copies.

Volume 364- 1st printing. "The Defenders: Book 9!" Collects The Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #92-102 and Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #101. Written by J. M. DeMatteis and Mike Barr. Art by Don Perlin, Jerry Bingham, Steve Ditko, Pablo Marcos, Joe Sinnott, Al Milgrom, Frank Giacoia, Mike Esposito, Sal Trapani, and Jack Abel. Cover art by Al Milgrom. Introduction by J. M. DeMatteis. J.M. DeMatteis begins his celebrated tenure with comics' most famous non-team, the Defenders! Along with artist Don Perlin, he'll take Doctor Strange, the Hulk, Nighthawk, Hellcat and the Son of Satan on wild adventures into the occult - and against each other! These weird tales begin with a broken Eternity; evolve to include demons, Dracula and the Devil-Slayer; and culminate in a double-sized issue #100 extravaganza! If the Defenders can't prevail, it'll be hell on Earth - literally! Collectively known as "The Six-Fingered Hand Saga," it's one of the most compelling Defenders adventures of all time. This beautiful hardcover edition also features the first appearance of the Gargoyle, the return of original Defenders the Silver Surfer and the Sub-Mariner, and a tragic turn for Nighthawk! Hardcover, 312 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

Volume 365 - 1st printing. "Fantastic Four: Book 26!" Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #278-285, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #19, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) Annual #14, Sensational She-Hulk GN (1985 Marvel Graphic Novel), and material from Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) #2. Written by John Byrne and Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Al Gordon, Kyle Baker, and Kim DeMulder. Cover by John Byrne. Writer/artist John Byrne is bringing down the house - literally! The new face of Doctor Doom turns toward the FF and destroys their home and headquarters, the Baxter Building. With no safe haven, no equipment and no place to regroup, the team then faces an all-out riot in New York! The Hate-Monger and Psycho-Man are twisting the emotions of the city's people - and only a trip into the Microverse can put an end to the violence! These adventures expertly tap straight into the heart of the characters, illuminating why the Fantastic Four are enduring Marvel icons! Plus: Byrne's SHE-HULK graphic novel and an Avengers crossover that will have major implications for the future of the Skrulls! Hardcover, 384 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

Add to cart Near Mint $74.95

NOTE: Limited to 560 copies.

Volume 366 - 1st printing. "Ghost Rider: Book 6!" Collects Ghost Rider (1973-1983 1st Series) #63-73 and The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #214. Written by Michael Fleisher, J.M DeMatteis, Roger Stern, and Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Budiansky, Luke McDonnell, Jack Sparling, Tom Sutton, Don Perlin, Bob Hall, Sal Trapani, Dave Simons, Joe Rubinstein, Danny Bulanadi, and Dan Green. Cover by Bob Budiansky and Joe Rubinstein. Introductions by Bob Budiansky and Roger Stern. Johnny Blaze's ability to control the unrelenting demonic power of the Ghost Rider is starting to fail - and when the Spirit of Vengeance can range free, his wrath will know no limits! Villains from the overly ocular Orb to Azmodeus don't know what's in store for them. What do we have in store for you? Not just another full tank of GHOST RIDER, but the beginning of the creative runs of fan-favorite writers Roger Stern and J.M. DeMatteis, and high-octane artist Bob Budiansky! They rejuvenated the series, bringing higher stakes, even more suspenseful storytelling and classic moments for every horror-hero fan to love: Ghost Rider goes to confession! The Freakmaster! Killer clowns! And a demon biker ready to burn rubber and mete out the vengeance of Hell! Hardcover, 304 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

NOTE: Limited to 552 copies.

Volume 370- 1st printing. "The Mighty Thor: Book 23!" Collects Thor (1962-1996 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #337-348 and ANNUAL #12, and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982-1992 1st Series) #13. Written by Walt Simonson, Alan Zelenetz, and Alan Zelenetz. Art by Walt Simonson, Bob Budiansky, Charles Vess, Terry Austin, Bob Wiacek, and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Walt Simonson. Legendary writer/artist Walter Simonson begins his character-redefining THOR run, still considered by many to be one of the greatest in comic book history! "DOOM!" With that iconic effect, Walter Simonson shattered all expectations. As both writer and artist, his THOR was nothing short of a revelation, one that has been held up next to Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's as the greatest of all time. Simonson's stories instantly establish cosmic stakes and a mastery of the series' characters. As his epic unfolds, he introduces Beta Ray Bill - a hero so bold and true that he can lift Mjolnir - and Malekith, a villain so cunning that he could unleash the Casket of Ancient Winters...and worse! And so, the Marvel Masterworks are very proud to begin their presentation of Walter Simonson's MIGHTY THOR, painstakingly restored from his original art and matching the coloring of the original comics! Hardcover, 376 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.