Sal Buscema – illustratör

The Mantlo/Buscema team reigned over Hulk for an astounding six-year run!Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema continue their indestructible Incredible Hulk run by asking the question: What if Bruce Banner’s gamma-powered other self wasn’t an unhinged engine of destruction? It’s “mind over monster” for Marvel’s green goliath as Banner’s intellect dominates his mean, green form, leading him on a journey of self-discovery that ends on the doorstep of the White House! Guest-starring just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, it’s a Hulk saga for the ages! Plus: a pair of Hulk-sized Annuals, Banner fuses with the cosmic power of Captain Universe, and Hulk battles the Avengers–plus Frank Miller’s first Marvel story!COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1968) #263-279, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #10-11, Incredible Hulk vs. Quasimodo (1983) #1Written by Bill Mantlo With Jo DuffyPenciled by Sal Buscema With Rick Leonardi, Rich Buckler, Frank Miller & Mark Gruenwald

Revered author Bill Mantlo beings his five-year-long seminal run on the Incredible Hulk!The Incredible Hulk rampages into the Bill Mantlo era! Mantlo’s five-year run redefined comics greenest meanest goliath. It kicks off when the Hulk from unleashes his rage on Gamma Base. By the time the dust settles, Hulk is exiled to Jarella’s world where he crosses paths with the cosmic Gardener. Then, it’s back to Earth for a double-sized 250th issue team-up/tussle with the Silver Surfer. The indelible art of Sal Buscema is on task for every event, especially when the Hulk begins a world tour. From Egypt to mother Russia and then to Japan, every country gets its rightful dose of “Hulk smash!” Glenn Talbot also faces a dramatic reckoning, after which Hulk gets his passport stamped on Easter Island by Absorbing Man.COLLLECTING: INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #245-262 and MARVEL TREASURY EDITION (1974) #25

The old order changeth once again in a glorious, fan-favorite period for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers!The Avengers welcome the powerful new Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, into their ranks — just in time to witness the trial of one of their stalwart members, Hank Pym! Then, Thanos’ fun-loving brother Starfox joins the roster for an adventure to the Inhumans’ refuge on the moon and an uncanny team-up of sorts with the Fantastic Four — which will have lasting repercussions for the Vision! As Scarlet Witch fears for her synthezoid husband, Doctor Strange seeks her aid on a search for the Darkhold! But will a cash-strapped Spider-Man find gainful employment as the newest Avenger? Super villains cause pandemonium at Project Pegasus, and Hawkeye goes solo — but when Clint Barton meets Mockingbird, Cupid is the one firing all the arrows!COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) 227-237, Avengers Annual (1967) 12, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 16, Fantastic Four (1961) 256, Doctor Strange (1974) 60, Hawkeye (1983) 1-4

Collects Incredible Hulk (1968) #256-265, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #10-11, Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions (1982) #1-3. Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema take the Hulk around the world! First, Israel's best defense against the Hulk is the super hero called Sabra! Next up is Egypt, where the Hulk faces the swashbuckling might of the Arabian Knight! Then it's off to Mother Russia for a battle against Darkstar and the Soviet Super-Soldiers! In Japan, Glenn Talbot faces a dramatic reckoning - after which the Hulk gets his passport stamped on Easter Island by the Absorbing Man! And in a pair of Hulk-sized Annuals, Rick Leonardi joins Mantlo to fuse Bruce Banner with the cosmic power of Captain Universe, and the Hulk battles the Avengers! Plus: Frank Miller's first Marvel story! And CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS - the Mantlo limited series that changed everything!

The only thing bigger than the Hulk's anger is his love for Jarella! So when he's shrunk down and able to return to her microscopic world of K'ai, our big green buddy couldn't be happier. But a return to Earth leads to tragedy - and, well, that's when things are going to get smashed. With the Hulk heartbroken and enraged, nothing can stop his rampage - not S.H.I.E.L.D., not the Defenders, not even the might of the Absorbing Man! Only when Doc Samson arrives to delve into the mind of both man and monster can the world hope to cure Bruce Banner. Also featuring the introduction of Doctor Druid; a classic Hulk story by Jim Starlin; and an Annual featuring the newest creation of the Enclave, the utopian scientists who gave rise to Adam Warlock! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #201-226 and ANNUAL #6.

Continuing the complete collection of Rom’s classic adventures in the Marvel Universe!The female Dire Wraiths hiding in Earth’s midst are even more deadly than the males, and now they’re taking charge of the invasion! That’s bad news for Rom, who is still coming to terms with Brandy Clark’s transformation into the golden Spaceknight Starfire! But it might be even worse for the super hero known as Torpedo! Tensions mount further when a crew of Skrulls arrive with their own vendetta against the Dire Wraiths! It’s a good thing Rom has allies in his noble fight — including Ant-Man, Alpha Flight and the New Mutants! But when the Spaceknight meets the Incredible Hulk at last, what impact will Rom’s Neutralizer have on the rampaging jade giant?COLLECTING: Rom (1979) #48-60, Rom Annual (1982) #3, Incredible Hulk (1968) #296Written by Bill MantloPenciled by Sal Buscema, Mark Bright, Steve Ditko & William Johnson

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?

Writer/artist Walter Simonson’s groundbreaking Thor run starts here!Walter Simonson’s Thor raises its banner high and stands with the series’ Stan Lee/Jack Kirby glory days and then some! With truly cosmic stakes, a new character worthy enough to lift Mjolnir high in Beta Ray Bill and a villain of deadly cunning in Malekith, Simonson launched his epic run with a powerful art style and a majestic narrative that reminds the reader why the legendary tales of Asgard are so compelling. After handling Malekith’s ice-cold plot with the Casket of Ancient Winters, Thor must head into the fiery pits of Surtur’s realm for a war that may mean the very end of Asgard. Simonson’s four fabled years of storytelling with Thor starts here!COLLECTING: Thor (1966) #337-356Written by Walter Simonson With Bob HarrasPenciled by Walter Simonson With Sal Buscema & Butch Guice

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?COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1968) 266-279, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 7

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.

The Masterworks collecting of the beloved Marvel Team-Up series continues, featuring the Amazing Spider-Man and a cast of colorful co-stars from across the Marvel Universe!Hey there, Spider-Man fan, we’re glad to have you back for another swing around the web with MARVEL TEAM-UP! This Masterworks volume delivers more exciting Spider-Man action as brought to you by Chris Claremont, the man who made X-MEN an international hit, and Sal Buscema, the master visual storyteller with over 100 issues of Spidey under his pencil! Together they craft a four-part thriller that unites Marvel’s action and espionage icons the Black Widow, Nick Fury and Shang-Chi. Then, Spidey goes occult with Clea, the Devil’s Daughter and a werewolf Doctor Strange! Also featuring adventures with the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Black Panther, the FF’s Invisible Girl and a rare early appearance of the X-Men’s Nightcrawler!COLLECTING: Marvel Team-Up (1972) 78, 80-89, Marvel Team-Up Annual (1976) 2

He strikes from outer space…and nothing can stop him! Marvel Comics is proud to present the iconic early adventures of the greatest of Spaceknights - Rom! Centuries ago, Rom pledged his life to protect his planet, Galador, from the evil Dire Wraiths. Now, Rom has tracked these vile creatures across the cosmos to Earth, where they have infiltrated the highest levels of power - including S.H.I.E.L.D. itself! Armed with his energy analyzer, only Rom can see the Wraiths' true form - and with his neutralizer, he can blast them into Limbo! But what will Earth make of this armored invader? Will Rom's quest be aided or hindered by encounters with the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Jack of Hearts, Nova, and Power Man and Iron Fist? And when Galactus targets Galador, can Rom and his fellow Spaceknights save their homeworld from destruction? Collecting ROM (1979) #1-29 and POWER MAN AND IRON FIST (1978) #73.

Locked in an endless struggle with the Dire Wraiths, Rom's solemn quest to eradicate them from Earth brings him into conflict with the Metal Master and his army of spiders, Mystique and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and more! The Spaceknight joins Namor to battle monsters of the deep, and Shang-Chi lends his deadly hands to thwart the Wraiths' black magic! Meanwhile, Rom's human friend Brandy Clark is transformed, and the impending arrival of the dreaded Dweller on the Threshold may spell doom for all! It's a cosmic epic featuring Doctor Strange, the In-Betweener, the Living Tribunal…and the human form of Rom?! Has he been freed from his armor at long last? All that, plus the Skrulls, the ever-lovin' Thing - and a tragedy that even Rom cannot withstand! Collecting ROM (1979) #30-50 and ANNUAL #1-2, and MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #99.

The epic climax of Marvel’s classic saga of the Spaceknight! Rom has exposed the vile Dire Wraiths hiding in Earth’s midst — but that only means his accursed enemies become more bold…and more deadly! It’s a good thing Rom has allies, including his armored companion, Starshine, and fellow heroes including Nick Fury, Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, Alpha Flight and the New Mutants — but will perennial sidekick, Rick Jones, be his new best pal? As the Dire Wraiths scale up their invasion plans, seeking to merge their Wraithworld with Earth, Forge of the X-Men lends a technological hand — and, in the final fight to save the world, practically every Marvel super hero joins the fray! But, if Rom can complete his mission at last, what will that leave for the Spaceknight? Can he find his happy ending, back on Galador? Collecting ROM (1979) #51-75 and ANNUAL #3-4, and INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #296.

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.

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.

At last, the classic adventures of 80s sci-fi icon Rom the Spaceknight are collected in paperback format!Learn how Rom gave his life in service to his planet, Galador, becoming a Spaceknight sworn to protect it from the evil Dire Wraiths! Rom tracks these vile creatures across the cosmos to Earth, where they have infiltrated the highest levels — including S.H.I.E.L.D. itself! Armed with his energy analyzer, only Rom can see the true form of the Dire Wraiths — and with his neutralizer, he can blast them to Limbo! But what will Earth make of this armored invader? Will his quest be aided or hindered by encounters with the X-Men and Jack of Hearts? And can he survive deadly clashes with super villains like the Mad Thinker and the Space Phantom?COLLECTING: Rom (1979) 1-20

The Epic Collection of 80s sci-fi icon Rom's classic adventures continues!Rom’s solemn quest to eradicate the Dire Wraiths from Earth brings him face-to-face with more of Marvel’s greatest heroes! A journey to Namor’s underwater realm leads Rom to an epic battle with monsters of the deep! Shang-Chi lends his deadly hands to thwart the Wraiths’ black magic! Rom joins Doctor Strange in a mind-bending confrontation with the Living Tribunal! And as the Wraiths unleash their latest attack, the deadly Firefall might just be too hot to handle — even for Rom and the ever-lovin’, blue-eyed Thing! Meanwhile, Rom is about to learn that when it comes to Dire Wraiths, the female of the species is deadlier than the male — and the impending arrival of the dreaded Dweller on the Threshold may spell doom for all! COLLECTING: Rom (1979) 34-47, Rom Annual (1982) 2, Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 99

One of the most surprising and pivotal eras beings for the Hulk, beginning with Bruce Banner overcoming his rage and transforming into the Intelligent Hulk!Bruce Banner has overcome his angry other half and become the Intelligent Hulk, but will the combination of brains and brawn prove to be better than a good ol’ “Hulk smash!”? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema will find out for us as they begin to explore the potential of comics’ man-monster’s many personalities. And who could be a better adversary for the Intelligent Hulk than the big-brained Leader? The Leader’s machinations will pull the Avengers into the fray and team Hulk and She-Hulk for the first time. Then, Hulk will be ripped through time by Kang the Conqueror and go to war with M.O.D.O.K. and a resurgent A.I.M. Topping it off is a rare comic adaptation of 1982 Incredible Hulk animated series.COLLECTING: THE INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #280-291 & ANNUAL (1968) #12 and THE INCREDIBLE HULK VS. QUASIMODO (1983) #1.

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

Artist Mike Zeck makes his Captain America debut!Captain America has never faced a threat more ironic than an animated statue of Honest Abe at the Lincoln Memorial! Who is Animus, the man behind it all — and what is his grand plan? This volume features legendary artist Mike Zeck’s first Captain America story in a team-up with the Avengers, followed by a shocking battle with a legion of Red Skulls that strips Cap of his Super-Soldier powers! Then comes an unforgettable crossover with the Hulk as the Falcon finds himself trapped on Alcatraz. And after the iconic team-up of Falcon and Captain America draws to a close, Cap confronts the National Front hate group head-on. Plus: thrilling team-ups with Nick Fury, the Incredible Hulk, Sharon Carter, Daredevil and — in one of his earliest appearances — the Punisher! And the first-ever Falcon solo story.COLLECTING: Captain America (1968) #222-246, Incredible Hulk (1968) #232, Marvel Premiere (1972) #49Written by Roger McKenzie, Peter B. Gillis & Steve Gerber with Roger Stern, Mark Evanier, Mike Barr, Steven Grant, Alan Kupperberg, Jim Shooter, David Michelinie, Michael Fleisher, Chris Claremont & Paul KupperbergPenciled by Sal Buscema with Don Perlin, Fred Kida, Mike Zeck, Frank Springer, Rich Buckler, Carmine Infantino & Jerry Bingham

Includes Roger Stern and John Byrne’s complete run, a high watermark for Captain America storytelling!Pop culture might have gone from disco to punk to new wave during the four-year run of stories collected in this Omnibus extravaganza, but one man remained as red, white and blue as ever: Steve Rogers, Captain America! After an origin retelling by comics legend Roy Thomas, Cap goes up against the Ameridroid and an brought-to-life Lincoln Memorial! Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. help Cap take on the Red Skull and but he has to go mano-a-Hulko against Marvel’s incredible green-skinned engine of destruction! Later, Cap finds himself embroiled in a gang war that puts him at odds with the Punisher. This era’s Captain America winds up with Roger Stern and John Byrne’s timeless run featuring Baron Blood—and a presidential run?!?COLLECTING: Captain America (1968) #215-260; Incredible Hulk (1968) #232; Marvel Premiere (1972) #49; material from What If? (1977) #5, 26Written by Roger Mckenzie & Roger Stern With Roy Thomas, Don Glut, Scott Edelman, Steve Gerber, David Anthony Kraft, Peter B. Gillis, David Michelinie, Jim Shooter, Michael Fleisher, Mark Evanier, Chris Claremont, Alan Kupperberg, Paul Kupperberg, Mike W. Barr, Steven Grant, John Byrne, Bill Mantlo & Al MilgromPenciled by Sal Buscema & John Byrne With George Tuska, Dave Cockrum, John Buscema, Bob Budiansky, Steve Leialoha, Mike Zeck, Fred Kida, Alan Kupperberg, Frank Springer, Don Perlin, Rich Buckler, Carmine Infantino, Jerry Bingham, Gene Colan, Lee Elias & Herb Trimpe

This new series of collectible board books is the PERFECT introduction to Marvel’s Mightiest! Jump into action with your favorite Marvel Super Heroes! Learn all about the Incredible Hulk and his superpowers, backstory, and alter ego in this bright and bold board book, with text and art from the classic comics. Special effects and gatefolds make for a fun-filled read, for board book readers and collectors alike.

Collects Thor (1966) #346-355. Few people have ever left their mark on one character quite the way Walter Simonson has. His work on the Mighty Thor swept the Norse God of Thunder to heights never before seen and rarely achieved in his wake. Spanning epic tales of heroism and treachery, love and war, Simonson's work is often considered the definitive Thor. From the majesty and mystery of fabled Asgard to the gritty streets of New York City, Thor was never the same. That is the mark of a true visionary. This second volume continues the collection of Simonson's epic run - completely remastered from the original artwork and dynamically recolored by Steve Oliff.

Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema take Captain America and the Falcon on a journey through the madness and machinations of Doctor Faustus! The mind-bending Doctor has captured Sharon Carter, A.K.A. Agent 13 - but little does Cap know that Faustus also has Peggy Carter, Cap's long-lost love from World War II! Then, Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. conscript Cap into the fight against the Yellow Claw. But the real menace to mankind is subtly concealed: A Secret Empire moves behind the face of American power! Their goal is to frame and discredit Captain America, replacing him with their own "patriotic" icon. And only the combined efforts of Cap, the Falcon, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the X-Men can hope to topple them! It's a shocking saga that defined Captain America for the '70s! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #160-179.

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.