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Includes the complete “War of the Super-Villains” arc!Iron Man finds himself in the middle of the “War of the Super-Villains,” a multi-part epic that is a highwater mark in 1970s Iron Man storytelling. Mandarin vs. Yellow Claw! M.O.D.O.K. vs. the Mad Thinker! Everyone against ol’ Shellhead! Will a visit to the San Diego Comic Con provide the rest our hero needs? It’s not all bad guys, though, as Iron Man finds time to team with Daredevil, Man-Thing and the Champions before the title is turned over to writer Bill Mantlo, who upgrades Iron Man’s armor and brings back classic characters like Madame Masque while weaving Jack of Hearts into the drama. It’s a four-year run of underrated Iron Man classics!COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) #68-112, Iron Man Annual (1970) #3-4Written by Mike Friedrich, Bill Mantlo & Gerry Conway With Barry Alfonso, Tom Orzechowski, Len Wein, Roger Slifer, Steve Gerber, Archie Goodwin, Jim Shooter, Herb Trimpe & Roger SternPenciled by George Tuska, Herb Trimpe & Keith Pollard With Arvell Jones, Chic Stone, Sal Buscema, Jeff Aclin & Carmine Infantino

The Dark Knight enters a new era of grit, mystery, and psychological depth in this sweeping Bronze Age collection.Step into the shadows of Gotham City as Batman evolves from colorful crime-fighter to brooding detective in Batman: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol. 1. This definitive hardcover collection gathers the Caped Crusader’s earliest Bronze Age adventures, a transformative period that redefined the character for a new generation. Featuring iconic storytelling from some of the most influential creators in comics history, this volume showcases Batman as a solitary guardian navigating a darker, more complex world—setting the stage for the legend he would become. A must-have for fans and collectors, this omnibus (featuring period appropriate paper) marks the beginning of a bold new chapter in the Dark Knight’s legacy.Features DETECTIVE COMICS #393-422 and BATMAN #217-241.

Before he was Nightwing, he was the Boy Wonder. This collection traces the evolution of Dick Grayson from circus acrobat to Batman’s trusted partner and one of DC’s most enduring heroes. Witness the origin, growth, and defining moments of the original Robin in this essential volume.DC Finest: Robin: The Origin of Robin collects key stories from Batman, Detective Comics, World’s Finest Comics, and Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, spanning the Silver and Bronze Ages. These tales chronicle Dick Grayson’s transformation from orphaned acrobat to Gotham’s first sidekick, showcasing his solo adventures, team-ups with Superman, and early steps toward independence. Featuring work by legendary creators, this volume is a definitive celebration of Robin’s legacy.Collects stories from Batman #184, #192, #202, #213, #217, #227, #229-#231, #234-#236, #239-#242, #244-#245, #248-#250, #252, #254, and #259; Batman Family #1, #3, and #4; Detective Comics #342, #386, #390-#391, #394-#395, #398-#403, #445, #447, and #450-451; Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #111 and #130; and World's Finest Comics #141, #147, #195, and #200.

One of the greatest eras in the history of the Justice League of America starts here.The beginning of the 1970s saw the heroes of the JLA trading in their secret New England cave hideout for the Earth-orbiting Satellite HQ. Plus, the League started expanding its lineup to include even more characters, such as the Elongated Man and the Red Tornado! Throw in team-ups with the classic Justice Society of America and the returned Seven Soldiers of Victory, and it&;s easy to see why these stories became fan-favorite epics.These cosmic tales turned the Justice League of America into the legends of the DC Universe that they are today, and are gathered for the first time in this expansive collection.JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE BRONZE AGE OMNIBUS VOLUME ONE begins the famed super-teams Bronze Age exploits from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #77-113, and includes a foreword by veteran comic writer Roy Thomas.

A feud of epic proportions has been growing among the world's super villains! The mysterious Black Lama is pitting villain against villain, and the prize is ultimate power. This feud sets the Mandarin against the Yellow Claw, M.O.D.O.K. against the Mad Thinker…and all of them against Iron Man! It's a saga like only Marvel makes them: the War of the Super Villains! This volume also boasts the towering threat of Ultimo and Iron Man's return to Vietnam to rescue a friend behind enemy lines. Meanwhile, NYPD Detective Michael O'Brien begins an investigation aiming to nail Tony Stark for the death of his brother, the Guardsman! Add to that the Blood Brothers, the Controller and a new incarnation of the Molecule Man, and Iron Man must defend himself from all comers - or he'll lose everything! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #68-91 and ANNUAL #3.

Welcome back to the classic adventures of Iron Man! In this Omnibus, a revolution in Latin America keeps Tony Stark on his toes while the Spymaster puts together an elite team with one objective: destroy Stark Industries! Then things take a turn for the extraordinary when visions of Iron Man's death torment Tony's ESP-empowered fiancee! Joined by the Guardsman, Iron Man must face a host of enemies - before an entirely new league of villain debuts in the historic first appearance of Thanos (not to mention Drax the Destroyer and Moondragon)! Finally, against the backdrop of an increasingly tense love triangle between Tony Stark, Pepper Potts and Happy Hogan, running a savage gauntlet from the Mandarin to Whiplash pushes Iron Man to the limit! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #26-67 and DAREDEVIL (1964) #73.

The most famous of all the Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan put on the Lantern’s ring for the first time in 1959.Reinvented from the original 1940s crime-fighting Green Lantern by John Broome, this new Green Lantern was a science-fiction adventurer. He battled aliens, giant monsters and wealthy sociopaths out to steal his ring, and fended off the efforts of his love, Carol Ferris, to discover his true identity. As the Green Lantern of the Silver Age of comic books, Hal Jordan captured the imagination of a space-minded society of the ’50s and ’60s.