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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 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

From the fetid of the swamps of the south comes the Man-Thing! The brilliant Dr. Ted Sallis’ progress on a new Super-Solider Serum gained the envious attention of A.I.M. One untested injection and a hot-pursuit car crash into the swamp later, Sallis is forever changed. He is now the Man-Thing, a lumbering creature with the searing power to burn those who know fear! Under writer Steve Gerber, this concept became a 1970s comic-book classic. Mixing horror, occult and the Marvel Universe, Gerber’s unique narrative concoctions could produce taut morality tales, biting social commentary, a budding sorceress, the Nexus of All Realities…and Howard the Duck! And with the top-flight restoration of the Marvel Masterworks, the muck monster has never looked better – or worse…bad in a good way, that is! Collecting ASTONISHING TALES (1970) #12-13, FEAR #11-19, MAN-THING (1974) #1, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #1, and material from SAVAGE TALES (1971) #1 and FEAR #10.

Read the stories that created the legend!Blade burst onto the comics scene in the 1970s, a time when horror movies were all the rage and Black cinema was introducing bold new action heroes who defied authority. He immediately raised the stakes in Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan’s Tomb of Dracula, bringing unstoppable determination as he hunted the vampire who killed his mother — and dispatching a few others along the way. This Epic Collection presents Blade’s complete early adventures — from his influential role in Tomb of Dracula and his 1970s solo stories in Marvel’s black-and-white magazine titles to his final vengeance on Deacon Frost and his 1980s collaboration with Doctor Strange to end the vampire menace once and for all.COLLECTING: Tomb of Dracula (1972) #10, #12-14, #24, #30, #41-43, #51, #58; Fear (1970) #24; Marvel Preview (1975) #3; Doctor Strange (1974) #61-62, #67; material from Tomb of Dracula (1972) #17-19, #21, #44-50, #52-53; Vampire Tales (1973) #8-9; Marvel Preview (1975) #8; Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #64Written by Marv Wolfman with Chris Claremont, Steve Gerber, Roger Stern & Marcus McLaurinPenciled by Gene Colan with Tony Dezuniga, Rico Rival, P. Craig Russell, Steve Leialoha, Dan Green & Malcolm Davis

Read the Thing’s first headlining series before his MCU debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps!Whether it’s heroes looking to team up or villains trying to test their mettle, everybody loves an adventure with the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing! And we have no doubt that you’ll love the Marvel Two-In-One Omnibus! It’s packed with page after page of action that’s just plain fun. Who wouldn’t want to see the Thing fight the Man-Thing? Or take a spin on a back-from-the-future Guardians of the Galaxy spaceship? Or just smash some stuff up in a battle with the towering beast Braggadoom? Marvel Two-In-One also features an exploration of the origins of Spider-Woman and an out-of-control Deathlok programmed for assassination. And if that’s not enough, well, hey, the Thing takes a trip to the Bermuda Triangle to punch dinosaurs. How can you not love that?COLLECTING: MARVEL FEATURE (1971) #11-12, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #1-20, 22-36 & ANNUAL (1976) #1, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #47 and THE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL (1963) #11

Visionary creator Steve Gerber takes the Defenders on one of the most creative and beloved superteam eras of all time!Marvel has never had a bigger team of misfits than the Defenders and the Defenders have never had a more exciting and innovative writer than Steve Gerber. Known as a “non-team” book, The Defenders’ left room for experimentation that other titles lacked. From the Elf-with-a-Gun to Bambi and the Bozos, Steve Gerber used that space to push boundaries and craft a challenging critique of the era’s culture. His stories are brought to life by the art team of Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson as the Headmen Saga reaches an action-packed and insightful conclusion. This collection of classics is topped it off with Marvel Treasury Edition #12’s much-adored Defenders/Howard the Duck team-up.COLLECTING: THE DEFENDERS (1972) #26-41, GIANT-SIZE (1974) #5 & ANNUAL (1976) #1 and MARVEL TREASURY EDITION (1974) #12.

In the 1970s, writer Steve Gerber revolutionized comics. His innovative work on MAN-THING, DEFENDERS and HOWARD THE DUCK opened creative avenues that excited readers and inspired a generation of creators. So when Marvel announced an all-new character co-created by Gerber, anticipation rose to a fever pitch! OMEGA THE UNKNOWN debuted in late 1975, featuring an enigmatic approach to one of the most compelling stories: the stranger in a strange land. James-Michael Starling, a boy with a mysterious past, holds a curious connection to the super-powered being known as Omega. Their quest to understand the gritty world of New York City reveals as much about us as it does them. As the pair's secrets are uncovered and the action unfolds in the Marvel manner, you'll come to understand why OMEGA holds a place as one of the most influential series of its time! Collecting OMEGA THE UNKNOWN (1976) #1-10 and DEFENDERS (1972) #76-77.

Ka-Zar, the adventuring Lord of the Savage Land, stars in more action-packed jungle adventures - reprinted for the first time!The Marvel Masterworks present the never-before-reprinted conclusion of Ka-Zar’s 1974 series — and it is well worth the wait. Doug Moench and Val Mayerik explore the lost civilizations of the Savage Land, expanding on the mythology and monsters of this amazing place out of time. Then, when vibranium deposits are found, Ka-Zar must re-engage with the world of “civilized” men — but Klaw comes for the precious metal, and opens an other-dimensional portal that unleashes aliens, flying sharks and total war on the Savage Land! It’s a saga so big that it spills over into the pages of X-MEN! Also featuring art by comics legend Russ Heath, and Steve Gerber’s complete Shanna solo saga from RAMPAGING HULK and MARVEL FANFARE!COLLECTING: Ka-Zar (1974) 10-20, X-Men (1963) 115-116; material from Rampaging Hulk (1977) 9, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 56-59

The early '70s were interesting times for America - and adventurous ones for Captain America! Featuring more than forty issues of Cap action, this oversized Omnibus collects writer Steve Englehart's and artist Sal Buscema's iconic run on the Star-Spangled Avenger! Cap battles enemies - and allies - including Doctor Faustus, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Captain America and Bucky of the 1950s. And that's just the beginning! The Falcon co-stars throughout, and only the combined efforts of Cap, the Falcon, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the X-Men can hope to topple the Secret Empire! Prepare to relive a shocking saga that defined Captain America for a generation. But what happens when Cap quits - and becomes the Nomad?! Each issue has been beautifully restored, including the original letters pages! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #149-192, and material from GIANT-SIZE CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 and F.O.O.M. (1973) #8.

Prepare yourself for one of the most epic eras in the history of Namor, the Sub-Mariner, written and drawn by his creator, Bill Everett!We are proud to present Bill Everett’s seminal ’70s return to Namor, the Sub-Mariner, the character that he made a legend! Everett’s luxuriant artwork and signature anarchic take on Namor make every page an action-packed classic. Villains from Subby’s past like Prince Byrrah set the stage while the debut of Namorita and a new flame-vs.-water nemesis, Sunfire, ratchet up the drama. The return of another Everett icon, Venus, pits the Sub-Mariner against the god Ares, while the capture of Subby’s alien ally, Tamara, leads to an all-out Atlantean invasion of New York City! Then, a nerve gas explosion leaves Namor unable to defend his realm. Reed Richards crafts a new costume to help him fight again, and nothing will be able to contain the rage of the now savage Sub-Mariner!COLLECTING: SUB-MARINER (1968) #50-72 and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) #27

The Marvel Masterworks boast an all-new restoration that makes these stories look better than ever! A rotten swamp monster never looked so good! Artist Mike Ploog joins writer Steve Gerber, and they'll have you turning pages to shuffle through the muck and loving every second of it. Gerber's stories continue to expand the strange world surrounding the Man-Thing - and the people, both helpful (Richard Rory) and hateful (F.A. Schist), who have been drawn into the monster's orbit. Of course, there's also top-notch, good-ol'-fashioned fighting. Who wouldn't want to see the Man-Thing and the Glob swinging fists? Do they even have fists? It doesn't matter, it's comic-book perfection. Meanwhile, the Foolkiller debuts, and Man-Thing is hauled to New York City where Reed Richards is left to wonder whether there's still a man inside the mire! Collecting MAN-THING (1974) #2-14, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING (1974) #1-2 and material from MONSTERS UNLEASHED (1973) #5 and #8-9.

Stories and art by the greatest talents in the comics industry!The third and final Marvel Fanfare Omnibus completes the definitive reprinting of the 1980s’ premier comics anthology! Showcasing top-tier creative talent and a diverse lineup of characters, Fanfare delivered a cutting-edge comics experience like no other. Hot off the success of Watchmen, artist Dave Gibbons teams with Walter Simonson for a Doctor Strange mystic masterpiece; Steve Gerber pens a four-part Shanna epic brimming with “good girl” charm; John Buscema makes a triumphant return to the Silver Surfer; and Mike Mignola crafts a poignant Namor tale. Plus: an all-pinup issue bursting with iconic artwork from Arthur Adams, Jim Lee, Barry Windsor-Smith and more. And that’s just for starters!COLLECTING: Marvel Fanfare (1982) #41-60Written by Bill Mantlo, Steve Gerber, Steven Grant, Steve Englehart, Walter Simonson, Ken Steacy, Mike W. Barr, Jo Duffy, Terry Austin, Carl Potts & MorePenciled by Dave Gibbons, Michael Golden, John Buscema, Ken Steacy, Bret Blevins, Alan Weiss, Richard Howell, Mike Mignola, Gene Colan, Sandy Plunkett, Paul Smith, Tony Dezuniga & More

Here come Daredevil and the Black Widow! When Natasha Romanoff enters Matt Murdock's life, one of the greatest eras in the history of the Man Without Fear begins. This massive Omnibus presents their action-packed adventures together - scripted by Gerry Conway and Steve Gerber, and featuring the iconic art of Gene Colan! But the Widow's entrance means a rocky road for Matt Murdock and Karen Page. A relocation to San Francisco will cement Matt's choice and open up a new world of adventure - with villains like Electro, Killgrave the Purple Man and Mister Fear in tow! There's also a crossover adventure with the Avengers and X-Men, and a fight with Kraven the Hunter that turns cosmic! Enter: Moondragon - who mistakes DD for a thrall of Thanos! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #75-119, AVENGERS (1963) #111 and material from AMAZING ADVENTURES (1970) #1-8.

The Defenders, comicdom's No. 1 non-team, are back - and things are about to get weird in all the best ways! As we begin, the Defenders confront Nebulon and the other-dimensional Squadron Sinister. It's an encounter that will bring Nighthawk into the fold and change the team forever! Magneto and his Ultimate Mutant strike, the Wrecking Crew debuts, Luke Cage and Daredevil join up, and Valkyrie continues the search for answers to her fractured identity! Then, Steve Gerber takes the writing reins, injecting the series with knowing absurdity and cutting social commentary in the form of the bizarre Headmen and the bigoted Sons of the Serpent! Gerber crafted challenging stories that set the tone for the Defenders going forward - and define them even today! Collecting DEFENDERS (1972) #12-25, GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #1-4 and MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #6-7 - plus material from MYSTERY TALES #21, WORLD OF FANTASY #11 and TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #9.

Daredevil, the Black Widow and Shanna the She-Devil must join together to uncover the secret leaders of Black Spectre - an organization bent on bringing the United States to its knees! It's a massive saga that will pull in heroes from across the Marvel Universe, culminating in a battle on the White House lawn! Plus: Classic villains like the Gladiator and the Owl make their returns, new enemies emerge when Death-Stalker hatches a plan that brings the Man-Thing into the fray, and Daredevil and S.H.I.E.L.D. team up to confront a renewed Hydra! And finally, the Man Without Fear's life changes forever when Bullseye, the madman with perfect aim and no mercy, makes his deadly debut! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #108-132 and MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #3.

Collects Defenders (1972) #20-41, Defenders Annual (1976) #1, Giant-Size (1974) #3-5, Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #6-7, Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #12; material from Mystery Tales (1952) #21, World of Fantasy (1956) #11, Tales of Suspense (1959) #9. Collected - in complete - in this Omnibus edition, we present Steve Gerber's definitive Defenders run! Using The Defenders' unlikely cast of misfits, Gerber turned Marvel's "non-team" into a locus of innovation by deconstructing genre conventions and adding a healthy dose of absurdity. From the Elf With a Gun to Bambi and the Bozos, each storyline is a challenging critique of the era's culture, while the Headmen Saga is one of the high points in Gerber's celebrated career. They're stories that inspired a generation of creators and changed the course of comics history. This volume also boasts artwork by the stellar team of Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson and is topped off with the classic Defenders/Howard the Duck Marvel Treasury Edition.