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"The most interested game in town, as far as capted crusaders are concerned." —The Washington Post In this sixth volume, star creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends bring you more stories that change how we think about superheroes.The Broken Man’s history, spanning over a century and a half, is revealed at last. Michael Tenicek, Astro City’s most tragic survivor, hosts a support group for others like himself. And in between, we meet or re-meet heroes and villains ranging from Jack-in-the-Box to Mister Manta to Kittyhawk, G-Dog and the Pet Patrol. Star creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends bring to live the heroes, villains and others of comics’ most astonishing city. Collects ASTRO CITY vol 3 #35-52

The Thunderbolts face the Avengers with Hawkeye in the middle!As Wonder Man and Black Widow drop by, could this be a warmup for a full-on Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover? You betcha! But even the combined forces of the T-Bolts and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will have their hands full with the powerhouse that is Count Nefaria, master of ionic energy! And even before they can confront the Count, they’ll have to deal with their own ion-empowered teammates, Atlas and Wonder Man — both of whom have fallen under Nefaria’s thrall and now act as his henchmen! Old friends return, a new Scourge attacks, Moonstone reaches a crisis point and sparks fly between Songbird and Captain Marvel — but as more secrets spill out, will this be the end of a beautiful friendship for Hawkeye and the Thunderbolts?COLLECTING: Thunderbolts (1997) #42-52, Avengers (1998) #31-34, Thunderbolts: Life Sentences (2001) #1Written by Fabian Nicieza & Kurt BusiekPenciled by Mark Bagley, Patch Zircher, George Pérez & Charles Adlard

Kang the Conqueror has been a foe of the Avengers for decades! Now, witness his ultimate triumph, as he brings all of his vast cross-time spanning legions to bear to conquer the Earth once and for all! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes hold back the colossal forces arrayed against them or will they face defeat and subjugation beneath the boot of the Conqueror?! Collecting Avengers (1998) 41-55 and Avengers Annual (2001) 1

Welcome to New York City. Here, burning figures roam the streets, men in brightly coloured costumes scale the glass and concrete walls, and creatures from space threaten to devour the planet. Witness the birth of the Marvel Universe through the eyes of the proverbial man in the street Daily Bugle photographer Phil Sheldon in this one of the comic-book industry's all-time bestselling, critically acclaimed and fan-favourite titles. Collecting: Marvels (1994) #0, 1-4 & Marvels: Epilogue (2019) #1

A visionary retelling of Marvel’s origin era, Marvels captures the awe of a world encountering heroes for the first time. With Kurt Busiek’s powerful narrative and Alex Ross’s iconic art, this Eisner Award-winning modern classic transforms myth into memory.Witness the birth of the Fantastic Four—and their fateful stand against Galactus—through the eyes of those who lived it. Marvels reimagines “Behold… Galactus!” as a moment of cosmic reckoning etched into the human experience.Collects Marvels #0-4. Within the Marvel Universe, heroes soar high in the skies, ready to battle the villains who threaten their world. Yet living in the shadow of these extraordinary icons are ordinary men and women who view the MARVELS with a mixture of fear, disbelief, envy and admiration. Among them is Phil Sheldon, a New York City photojournalist who has dedicated his career to covering the exploits of the Marvels and their effect on humankind. Written by Kurt Busiek and masterfully illustrated by Alex Ross, Marvels presents a richly painted historical overview of the entire Marvel Universe, spanning from the 1939 debut of the Human Torch to the fearsome coming of the world-devouring Galactus, and culminating in the shocking death of Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man's first love.

The return of a classic! An oversized, fully remastered collection of the fantasy-adventure epic to accompany the all-new series. Young Fletcher Arrowsmith learns the true cost of war in an alternate history where dragons and magic spells are as much a part of World War I as bullets and barbed wire. This edition, in hardcover for the first time, will present the art as PACHECO originally intended. Collects ARROWSMITH, VOL. 1 #1-6

Avengers och Fantastic Four är döda! De föll i strid mot Onslaught! Vem ska nu stå upp mot alla de faror som hotar Marvels universum? Ingen mindre än en ny superhjältegrupp. När mänsklighetens förtvivlan är som störst gör Thunderbolts entré – Citizen V, Meteorite, MACH-1, Songbird, Fixer och Atlas – men vad är det för mörk hemlighet de ruvar på?

Star creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends bring you more stories that changed how we think about superheroes.Quarrel and Crackerjack have been crimefighters for years, but now face aging and retirement. Former super-criminal Steeljack helps an old lover solve a dangerous mystery. The First Family face peril on a far-flung planet. Plus much more, from dangerous dreams threatening Samaritan, the world’s greatest hero, to a day in the life of a sorcerer’s assistant. Comics legends Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends continue to showcase the human within the superhuman. Collects ASTRO CITY Vol. 3 #11-16 & 25-34

THE CLASSIC SERIES CONTINUES! Top Cow proudly presents this second volume collecting the original stories, with art by Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner, David Finch, and More!Back in print for the first time since 1995, the story centers on a group of cybernetically-enhanced heroes who have rebelled against the military-industrial complex that created them. Stryker, Ripclaw, Velocity, Ballistic and Heatwave in their 90s glory! The Complete Cyberforce Volume 2 contains:- Cyberforce Volume 2 #14-25- Cyberforce Origins: #3 Impact- Cyberforce Annual #2- Velocity Volume 1 #1-3- Ballistic #1-3- Cyberforce/Stryke Force: Opposing Forces #1-2- Misery One Shot

"The most interested game in town, as far as capted crusaders are concerned." —The Washington PostA hero dreams of flight. An alien spy prepares for invasion. A young man is mentored by a hero with dark secrets. A street criminal discovers a hero's identity. And much, much more. Step into a world of heroes and see them from a whole different perspective. These are the multiple-award-winning stories that began the epic series and changed how we think about superheroes. Collects KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY, VOL. 1 (#1-6) & VOL. 2 (#1-12, #1/2)

Collected here in a single softcover volume are all of writer Gail Simone’s foundational Red Sonja stories from her original run on the series!Collected here in a single softcover volume are all of writer Gail Simone’s foundational Red Sonja stories from her original run on the series! This epic tale of carnage, lust, and vengeance kicks off with Sonja determined to pay back a blood debt owed to the one man who has gained her respect — even if it means leading a doomed army to their certain deaths! Who is Dark Annisia, and how has this fearsome warrior accomplished what no god nor demon has been able to do before: force Sonja to her knees in surrender? Find out as Simone takes the She-Devil with a Sword from the depths of her own grave to the heights of battlefield glory! The legendary author of Wonder Woman and Birds of Prey brings a fresh attitude to the crimson-maned warrior in this beautiful omnibus edition, which collects issues #0-18 of the iconic fantasy heroine’s flagship title.

Compelling Wonder Woman stories from the 1980s, long out of print, return in the latest volume of the fan-focused DC Finest series!DC Finest presents comprehensive collections of the most in-demand and celebrated periods in DC Comics history, spanning genres, characters, and eras! In DC Finest: Wonder Woman: The Legend of Wonder Woman, readers can experience long out-of-print adventures starring the Amazon Warrior, taking place in the year before the game-changing Crisis on Infinite Earths event. In these tales, written by Dan Mishkin with art by luminaries including Don Heck, Diana faces signature foes including Circe, Cheetah, Dr. Cyber, and more!  Plus, this collection includes The Legend of Wonder Woman by writer Kurt Busiek and artist Trina Robbins, presenting a then-contemporary 1980s take on the iconic hero filtered through a Golden Age aesthetic.  This volume collects stories from Wonder Woman #306-329; DC Comics Presents #76; Blue Devil #10; The Legend of Wonder Woman #1-4.

Rick Jones och sju Avengers från olika tidsperioder är vilse i tiden! När Rick Jones kosmiska krafter ännu en gång aktiveras hamnar han omedelbart i siktet för Immortus – en av Avengers ädsta fiender. Men det visar sig att också Kang, Supreme Intelligence och Libra har planer för den unge heders-avengern. För att klara sig ur knipan måste Rick plocka sju försvarare från dåtiden, nutiden och framtiden – och ge sig ut på ett äventyr som kommer att avslöja enastående hemligheter om Avengers och deras ärkefiender.

The return of a classic! An oversized, fully remastered collection of the fantasy-adventure epic to accompany the all-new series. Young Fletcher Arrowsmith learns the true cost of war in an alternate history where dragons and magic spells are as much a part of World War I as bullets and barbed wire. This edition, in hardcover for the first time, will present the art as PACHECO originally intended. Collects ARROWSMITH, VOL. 1 #1-6TRIM SIZE: 7.4” x 11.1”

The time-traveling warlord called Kang the Conqueror returns - and only the Avengers can stand against him! Time and time again, Kang has been a thorn in the Avengers' side. But now, witness the Conqueror's ultimate triumph, as he gathers all his vast legions from multiple eras to conquer the present once and for all! Can an expanded roster of Avengers - including returning members and new recruits - wage worldwide war and hold back the colossal forces arrayed against them... or will they face defeat and subjugation beneath the merciless boot of Kang the Conqueror?! Kurt Busiek, one of the most celebrated AVENGERS writers of all time, crafts an epic clash between the heroes and their most dangerous foe!

By early 1963 the foundations of the Marvel Universe had been laid. Following the introduction of the Fantastic Four in 1961 came the amazing (Spider-Man), the astonishing (Ant-Man), the strange (Doctor, that is), the incredible (Hulk), the invincible (Iron Man) and the mighty (Thor). Still, Marvel editor in chief Stan Lee realized something was missing. “I was writing these characters and I thought it would fun to put them together in a team,” he recalled. So Lee and artist Jack Kirby assembled Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Thor, and the Hulk to create the Avengers.Right away it was clear this team was different. If the Fantastic Four were family, then the Avengers were the co-workers you didn’t choose. Not everyone got along—the Hulk fought with everyone—but working together they could defeat the baddest of Marvel’s bad guys, like Loki, Kang the Conqueror, the Masters of Evil, and Immortus. The lineup was ever changing: The Hulk departed, Captain America joined, and Ant-Man grew up to become Giant-Man. Then, remarkably, villains Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch became heroes—and Avengers—and the group’s founding members shockingly departed, leaving Captain America to lead the newly minted heroes.Relive the classic early adventures of Avengers Nos. 1–20 now available as a compact trade edition. TASCHEN has attempted to create an ideal representation of these books as they were produced at the time of publication. The most pristine pedigreed comics have been cracked open and photographed for reproduction in close collaboration with Marvel and the Certified Guaranty Company. Each page has then been digitally remastered using modern retouching techniques to correct problems with the era’s inexpensive, imperfect printing—as if hot off a world-class 1960s printing press.Accompanying the stories are an original foreword by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and an in-depth history by the Eisner Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek that’s illustrated with original art, little-seen photographs, and rare documents. This mighty collection about Earth’s Mightiest Heroes is worthy of Tony Stark’s library—or yours.© 2024 MARVEL

At long last, the book Astro City fans have been clamoring for—a MASSIVE, oversized hardcover omnibus of Astro City!Collecting the first nine years of KURT BUSIEK, Brent Anderson and Alex’s Ross’s award-festooned ASTRO CITY series, plus a foreword by Busiek, a stunning wraparound cover by Ross, and all the sketches, creative notes and other behind-the-scenes material we can stuff in there! When we say “This is the big one,” we’re not kidding! Collects KURT BUSIEK’S ASTRO CITY VOL. 1 (#1-6), VOL. 2 (#1-22, #1/2), KURT BUSIEK’S ASTRO CITY 3D SPECIAL #1, ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #1-5, ASTRO CITY SPECIAL 1, ASTRO CITY: A VISITOR’S GUIDE and portions of 9/11 - THE WORLD’S FINEST COMIC BOOK STORYS & ARTS TELL STORIES TO REMEMBER.

By early 1963 the foundations of the Marvel Universe had been laid. Following the introduction of the Fantastic Four in 1961 came the amazing (Spider-Man), the astonishing (Ant-Man), the strange (Doctor, that is), the incredible (Hulk), the invincible (Iron Man) and the mighty (Thor). Still, Marvel editor in chief Stan Lee realized something was missing. “I was writing these characters and I thought it would fun to put them together in a team,” he recalled. So Lee and artist Jack Kirby assembled Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Thor, and the Hulk to create the Avengers. Right away it was clear this team was different. If the Fantastic Four were family, then the Avengers were the co-workers you didn’t choose. Not everyone got along—the Hulk fought with everyone—but working together they could defeat the baddest of Marvel’s bad guys, like Loki, Kang the Conqueror, the Masters of Evil, and Immortus. The lineup was ever changing: The Hulk departed, Captain America joined, and Ant-Man grew up to become Giant-Man. Then, remarkably, villains Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch became heroes—and Avengers—and the group’s founding members shockingly departed, leaving Captain America to lead the newly-minted heroes. Relive the classic early adventures of Avengers Nos. 1–20 in an XXL-sized edition that’s bigger than the Hulk’s fist, weightier than Thor’s hammer, and with more extras than Iron Man’s armor. TASCHEN has attempted to create an ideal representation of these books as they were produced at the time of publication. The most pristine pedigreed comics have been cracked open and photographed for reproduction in close collaboration with Marvel and the Certified Guaranty Company. Each page has then been digitally remastered using modern retouching techniques to correct problems with the era’s inexpensive, imperfect printing—as if hot off of a world-class 1960s printing press. Accompanying the stories are an original foreword by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and an in-depth history by the Eisner Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek that’s illustrated with original art, little-seen photographs, and rare documents. This mighty collection about Earth’s Mightiest Heroes is worthy of Tony Stark’s library—or yours. Also available in a Collector’s Edition of 1,000 numbered copies. © 2022 MARVEL

A look at 1930s ASTRO CITY, featuring Jazzbaby, the Cloak of Night, the Blasphemy Boys and more, as secrets of the Oubor and the Broken Man's decades-long war against it are revealed. Speakeasies and jazz music light up the scene as the historical arc continues. Also featuring the All-American, the Lamplighter, Zootsuit and the debut of the Gentleman, as the tour through Astro City's history continues! Collects ASTRO CITY #37-41.

Stranded in the mountains, the Great Champion and the young dog-wizard Dusty discover gods, goats, living statues, oracular crows, and dangerous secrets about the history of the Autumnlands. Secrets that could help them save the world„if theyÍre able to survive. The hit epic-fantasy series continues, by superstar creators KURT BUSIEK, BENJAMIN DEWEY and JORDIE BELLAIRE. Named one of the A.V. Club ''s Best of 2015. Collects THE AUTUMNLANDS #7-14.

Samaritan battles his greatest foe across time and space. The origins of Beautie and Winged Victory are revealed. The Broken Man makes his debut, and more secrets of Astro City history are revealed. Plus much more, from Astra’s college graduation to the tale of a gorilla who wants to be a drummer but may become a hero. Collects ASTRO CITY: SAMARITAN #1, ASTRO CITY: BEAUTIE #1, ASTRO CITY: ASTRA #1-2, and ASTRO CITY, VOL. 3 #1-10, 17 & 22-24

Celebrate the history of the House of Ideas! Curator Kurt Busiek and an awesome assemblage of talent present a series of tales featuring some of Marvel's greatest heroes - as seen through the wide eyes of ordinary residents of the Marvel Universe! From the Sub-Mariner fighting in World War II to the dawn of the Marvel Age to the very different conflict of the superhuman Civil War, witness the lives, loves and losses of the everyday people caught up in the adventures of Spider-Man, Captain America, the Avengers, Captain Marvel and more! These unique perspectives include those of henchmen, first responders, old flames and even a teenage pre-Cyclops Scott Summers! Collecting SUB-MARINER: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS, FANTASTIC FOUR: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS, CAPTAIN AMERICA: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS, X-MEN: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS, AVENGERS: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS, SPIDER-MAN: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS, CIVIL WAR: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS and CAPTAIN MARVEL: MARVELS SNAPSHOTS.

The Thunderbolts have been divided between two worlds! Can they find their way back onto the road to redemption? Trapped on the ravaged Counter-Earth, Baron Zemo and his team of semi-reformed villains must choose between returning home or becoming the planet's unlikely champions! Meanwhile, Hawkeye and Songbird assemble a new crew to face the Masters of Evil! But will the Thunderbolts reunite only to fall apart? An encounter with the Avengers changes everything for the T-Bolts, and a new day will dawn - but not if Baron Strucker, the Purple Man and the Squadron Sinister have anything to say about it! Plus: The superhuman Civil War throws the team's heroic hopes into disarray! And when the cosmic Grandmaster strikes, can Zemo rise to the occasion - or is he forever tainted by his legacy of evil? Collecting THUNDERBOLTS (1997) #64-75 and #100-109, AVENGERS/THUNDERBOLTS #1-6, NEW THUNDERBOLTS #1-18 and THUNDERBOLTS PRESENTS: ZEMO - BORN BETTER #1-4.

Learn more about Mary Jane Watson, one of Peter Parker's great loves, who appears in countless Spider-Man films, shows, and more! Face it, Tiger — nobody in the Marvel-Verse is more amazing than Mary Jane Watson! And you’re about to hit the jackpot in this collection of her greatest adventures! First, the greatest love story in comics begins as Mary Jane navigates high school with her friends Liz Allan, Harry Osborn, “Flash” Thompson and Peter Parker! Her life is soon turned upside down when she makes a new friend in her neighborhood…the Amazing Spider-Man! But when MJ learns Spidey’s secret, she finds herself caught between the wall-crawler and the Radioactive Man! Plus: It’s showtime as MJ’s acting career takes off — but will the Savage Six tank her blockbuster movie?!  Collecting MARY JANE #1, SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE (2005) #1, UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #16, AMAZING MARY JANE #5 and material from MANY LOVES OF THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1.

Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez craft a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! The Avengers forge an uneasy alliance with the Thunderbolts to face Count Nefaria - but the true threat comes from the stars as Earth is declared a cosmic maximum-security prison for alien criminals! To save their planet, and to contend with hordes of rampaging Hulks and the spawn of Ultron, the Avengers must rebuild their operation bigger and better than ever. But when the time-spanning Kang the Conqueror wages war on the present day - and wins - Captain America and a small band of rebels may be the world's only hope for freedom! Collecting AVENGERS (1998) #24-56 and #1 1/2, AVENGERS ANNUAL 2000-2001, THUNDERBOLTS (1997) #42-44, MAXIMUM SECURITY: DANGEROUS PLANET (2000), MAXIMUM SECURITY (2000) #1-3, and AVENGERS: THE ULTRON IMPERATIVE (2001).

Marvel’s villains turned heroes, the Thunderbolts, continue their quest for redemption!For the good of his team, MACH-1 gave up his liberty to atone for his sins. Now he’s in prison, surrounded by the super villains who used to be his peers — and who now want him dead! Meanwhile, the Thunderbolts have a new leader in Hawkeye, a new headquarters, a new ship and a new mission: to prove themselves heroes by taking down the biggest villains at large! But with Graviton next on their list, will Archangel join the team? Citizen V returns, the T-Bolts have a rematch with the Hulk, Scourge targets Baron Zemo, and you won’t believe the identity of the new Beetle! Clint Barton leads the T-Bolts into hell and back for a fallen Avenger — but when he locks lips with Moonstone, there's only one word for it: uh-oh! Plus: Enter, Sandman!COLLECTING: Thunderbolts (1997) 26-41, Thunderbolts Annual 2000, Avengers Annual 2000

The New Warriors were one of the most exciting young hero teams of the late 80s and early 90s, and this omnibus focuses on two of their biggest breakout stars - Nova and Night Thrasher!As the Warriors’ old enemies, the Folding Circle, make moves in Madripoor, colliding with a crimelord named Aardwolf, Night Thrasher and his lover, Silhouette, find themselves in the middle! Thrasher comes to deadly blows with his own brother, teams up with the Black Panther and, with help from Rage, faces the fury of the Hulk! Meanwhile, Nova rockets into action against foes old and new — including grudge rematches with the Corruptor and Diamondhead! Nova fights alongside the Thing, She-Hulk and Ant-Man — and is recruited by Nick Fury for a space mission that puts him at odds with the Inhumans! Plus: Thrasher and Nova share team-ups with Spider-Man! Darkhawk fights alongside the New Warriors! And Ultra-Girl makes her dazzling debut!COLLECTING: Night Thrasher (1993) 1 (B story), 2-10, 13-21; Nova (1994) 1-5, 8-16; Fantastic Four (1961) 356; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 351-358; Darkhawk (1991) 26-27 (A stories), 28-29; Web of Spider-Man (1985) 109 (A story); Iron Man (1968) 303; Spider-Man: Friends and Enemies (1995) 1-4; Ultragirl (1996) 1-3

A hero dreams of flight. An alien spy prepares for invasion. A young man is mentored by a hero with dark secrets. A street criminal discovers a hero’s identity. And much, much more. Step into a world of heroes and see them from a whole different perspective. These are the multiple-award-winning stories that began the epic series and changed how we think about superheroes. Collects KURT BUSIEK’S ASTRO CITY, VOL. 1 (#1-6) & VOL. 2 (#1-12, #½)