Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition comic books 2017

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Volume 240 - 1st printing. "Iron Man: Book 10!" Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #68-81. Written by Mike Friedrich, Archie Goodwin, Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska, Mike Esposito, Arvell Jones, Keith Pollard, Jim Mooney, Dick Ayers, Chic Stone and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. The world's most famous Avenger is about to face one of his greatest challenges in the latest Iron Man Masterworks! A feud of epic proportions has been growing amongst the world's super villains. The mysterious Black Lama pits villain against villain in a globe-spanning battle royale and the prize is ultimate power. It pits the Mandarin against the Yellow Claw, M.O.D.O.K. against the Mad Thinker and everyone against Iron Man! It's a saga like only Marvel makes them - "The War of the Super-Villains!" The story's surprise twists will even bring Iron Man to sunny southern California and San Diego Comic Con! (Hope he pre-registered!) Also featuring the towering threat of Ultimo and Iron Man's return to Vietnam to rescue a friend behind enemy lines. Hardcover, 264 pages, full color. All Ages. NOTE: Limited to 765 copies. Cover price $75.00.

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Volume 241 - 1st printing. "Uncanny X-Men: Book 10!" Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #176-188, Magik (1983) #1-4 and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982-1992 1st Series) #40. Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT. Art by John Romita, Jr., Dan Green, Barry Windsor-Smith, Terry Austin, John Buscema, and Craig Hamilton. Cover by John Romita, Jr. John Romita Jr. joins Chris Claremont as the Uncanny X-Men's chart-topping adventures continue! Drama abounds as Cyclops heads off on his honeymoon with Madelyne Pryor, Wolverine's relationship with Mariko takes a turn for the worse and Kitty Pryde is kidnapped and forced to marry the Morlock Caliban. Meanwhile, Rogue is Public Enemy No. 1, and anti-mutant sentiment threatens the passage of a law that will strip all mutants in the United States of their rights. There's no shortage of action, either: Colossus battles Juggernaut, Mystique and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants return and Rachel Summers arrives on the scene! Topped off by Claremont and Barry Windsor-Smith's stunning classic story "Lifedeath" and the Magik limited series, there's no shortage of mutant masterworks! Hardcover, 456 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Limited to 883 copies. Cover price $100.00.

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Volume 242 - 1st printing. "Daredevil: Book 11!" Collects Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #108-119 and Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #3. Written by Steve Gerber, Gerry Conway, Tony Isabella, and Chris Claremont. Art by Bob Brown, Gene Colan, Don Heck, and Sal Buscema. Cover by Gil Kane. Daredevil teams up with not one but two stunning women of Marvel when Black Widow and Shanna the She-Devil join the battle against Black Spectre! Together, the three heroes must uncover the secret leaders of 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, including Moondragon and the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing - culminating in a battle royale on the White House lawn! Classic villains like Gladiator and Owl abound, and new enemies emerge when Death-Stalker hatches a plan that brings Man-Thing into the fray! Add in a return to Fogwell's Gym, where it all began, and what we have in store are true Marvel Masterworks! Hardcover, 264 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Limited to 822 copies. Cover price $100.00.

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Volume 243 - 1st printing. "Captain America: Book 9!" Collects Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #176-192. Written by by Steve Englehart, Tony Isabella, Bill Mantlo, Marv Wolfman, and John Warner. Art by Sal Buscema, Frank Robbins, and Herb Trimpe. Cover by Gil Kane. Englehart, Buscema and Robbins bring you one of the most influential Captain America sagas of all time in the latest Marvel Masterworks! Disillusioned by government corruption and shaken by the revelations behind the Secret Empire, Steve Rogers renounces his role as Captain America! As the Falcon fights on, Rogers wrestles with his place in the world - and becomes Nomad, a man without a country! In his new identity, Nomad must overcome the power of Madame Hydra and the mystical Serpent Crown. And the Red Skull's return forces our hero to make a choice - with the Falcon's life hanging in the balance! Rounded out by adversaries including Nightshade, the Druid and Doctor Faustus, these are the stories that defined Captain America for a generation! Hardcover, 352 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Limited to 792 copies. Cover price $100.00.

Volume 244 - 1st printing. "Doctor Strange: Book 8!" Collects Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #38-45, MAN-THING (1979) #4, WHAT IF? (1977) #18, material from MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #5, and Mighty Marvel Calendar (1975-1981) 1980. Written by Chris Claremont and Peter Gillis. Art by Gene Colan, Don Perlin, Tom Sutton, and Marshall Rogers. Cover by Michael Golden. Celebrated writer Chris Claremont turns his magic toward the Master of the Mystic Arts: Doctor Strange! Joined by artistic icon Gene Colan, there's no doubt the Doctor is in! Together, these creative giants return Baron Mordo to the fore, arming him with the occult secrets of the Vatican and testing Doctor Strange's mystic might. Then, the Shadowqueen captures Wong, and Clea and Strange must traverse dimensions and battle the demonic N'Garai to save him! Also featuring a Claremont/Marshall Rogers masterpiece; an alternate world where Doctor Strange is a disciple of the Dread Dormammu; and the 1980 all-Doctor Strange Marvel Comics Calendar, illustrated by an amazing array of top artists from Frank Miller to John Byrne! Hardcover, 296 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Limited to 780 copies. Cover price $75.00.

Volume 245 - 1st printing. "Amazing Spider-Man: Book 19!" Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #193-202 and ANNUAL #13, and Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) Annual #1. Written by Marv Wolfman and Bill Mantlo. Art by Keith Pollard, Al Milgrom, Sal Buscema, Rich Buckler and Jim Mooney. Cover by John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man swings toward his historic 200th issue! Peter Parker has faced villain after villain during the course of his heroic career, but one moment will forever torment him despite all those victories: the death of his Uncle Ben. And now, our hero is struck low when not only does Aunt May die, but also the man who killed Uncle Ben returns! It's a saga that plumbs the emotional depths of Peter Parker's life like no other. As Spidey struggles through his grief, old villains and new faces emerge: The Kingpin returns, the Black Cat makes her first appearance, Mysterio weaves his illusions, Spidey faces Doc Ock in an Annual extravaganza, and a gang war forces a team-up with the Punisher! Hardcover, 296 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Limited to 845 copies. Cover price $75.00.

Volume 246 - 1st printing. "Savage She-Hulk: Book 1!" Collects Savage She-Hulk (1980-1982) #1-14. Written by David Anthony Kraft and Stan Lee. Art by Mike Vosburg and John Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When criminal defense attorney Jennifer Walters is shot by a mob hitman, her cousin saves her life with a blood transfusion - but that cousin is Bruce Banner, and his gamma-irradiated blood transforms her into the Savage She-Hulk! Suddenly she's a mean, green lawyering machine, and criminals the world over had better watch out. Now, experience She-Hulk's adventures from the very beginning in this beautifully restored Marvel Masterworks volume! Her quest will take her from the halls of justice to other dimensions - and pit her against Iron Man, mind-controlling cults, Man-Thing, and even her own father. But despite her new power, can Jennifer Walters survive the beast within? Her own blood is killing her - and only Morbius the Living Vampire may have the cure! Hardcover, 296 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Limited to 726 copies. Cover price $75.00.

Volume 247 - 1st printing. "Avengers: Book 17!" Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #164-177 and ANNUAL #7, and Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) Annual #2. Written by Jim Shooter, Marv Wolfman, David Michelinie, Bill Mantlo, Jim Starlin. Art by John Byrne, George Perez, Sal Buscema, Dave Wenzel, Jim Starlin, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by George Perez. im Shooter and an unparalleled team of avenging artists - George Pérez, John Byrne, Jim Starlin and more - bring you Earth's Mightiest Heroes at their best! This Marvel Masterworks volume is packed from cover to cover with classic encounters staged on a truly massive scale: Jim Starlin's defining "Thanos War," Ultron's revenge, the cosmic "Korvac Saga" - it's a dizzying array of iconic adventures! Luckily, the Avengers aren't alone as they face these challenges - they're joined by the Guardians of the Galaxy; the Amazing Spider-Man; and the ever-lovin', blue-eyed Thing! Also featuring Adam Warlock, Gamora, the Collector, the Lethal Legion, Count Nefaria, a new look for Wonder Man, and the unfolding secret origins of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch! Hardcover, 352 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Limited to 789 copies. Cover price $75.00.

Volume 248 - 1st printing. "Luke Cage [Power Man]: Book 2!" Collects Power Man and Iron Fist (1972-1986 Hero for Hire) #17-31. Written by Len Wein, Tony Isabella, Bill Mantlo, Steve Englehart, and Don McGregor. Art by George Tuska, Ron Wilson, George Perez, Rich Buckler, Arv Jones, Keith Pollard, and Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Marvel's bulletproof man is back! The Marvel Masterworks proudly present the evolution of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, into his new identity: Power Man! It's a series of iconic Cage classics featuring the debut of Cottonmouth, Cage's evolving relationship with Claire Temple and action galore! Cage goes toe-to-toe with Iron Man, battles the villainous Power Man for the right to the name, and hits the road to uncover the secrets of Security City. Also featuring the first appearances of Bill Foster as Giant-Man...and the one and only Piranha Jones! With stories and art by comic-book greats - Wein, Isabella, McGregor, Tuska, Wilson, Pérez and more - these are the stories that defined the Marvel and Netflix icon for an entire generation of fans! Hardcover, 312 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

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Volume 249 - 1st printing. "Marvel Two-in-One: Book 2!" Collects Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #11-20 and ANNUAL #1, Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #47 and FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #11. Written by Roy Thomas, Bill Mantlo, Roger Slifer, Len Wein, and Tony Isabell. Art by Bob Brown, Ron Wilson, Herb Trimpe, Arv Jones, Sal Buscema, and John Buscema. Cover by Arvell M. Jones. 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 you'll love the adventures this volume has in store. With Luke Cage, the Thing fights the giant monster Braggadoom! With Iron Man, he encounters the mythical hero Prester John! With the Golem, Son of Satan and the Scarecrow, murderous demons are conjured! With Morbius, it's the return of the Living Eraser; with Ka-Zar, he lays a knuckle sandwich on a T. rex; with Spider-Man, it's a MTIO/MTU crossover classic - and with the FF, the Invaders and the Liberty Legion, the Thing travels back in time to World War II to battle the Third Reich! Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 696 copies. Cover price $75.00.

Volume 250 - 1st printing. "Spectacular Spider-Man: Book 1!" Collects Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #1-15. Written by Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter, Archie Goodwin, Bill Mantlo, and Chris Claremont. Art by Sal Buscema, Mike Esposito, Ross Andru, Jim Mooney, and Ernie Chan. Cover by Sal Buscema. Spider-Man's not just amazing, he's spectacular - and Marvel is proud to usher in SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN as the Marvel Masterworks' 250th volume! In 1976, Spidey notched his second solo series under the direction of Gerry Conway and Sal Buscema. With his first live-action TV series on the horizon, the world wanted to know just who this Peter Parker guy was. SPECTACULAR not only expanded opportunities for the web-slinging wonder, it also provided a platform to expand upon and explore the world of his incomparable supporting cast: J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and more! Of course, there was no shortage of villains - including the Vulture and Morbius - or iconic guest stars, ranging from the White Tiger to the Inhumans! Hardcover, 280 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Limited to 800 copies. Cover price $75.00.

Volume 251 - 1st printing. "Mighty Thor: Book 16!" Collects Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #255-266, ANNUAL #6 and material from Marvel Preview (1975-1981 Magazine) #10. Written by Len Wein and Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema, Tony DeZuniga, and Walt Simonson. Cover by John Buscema. Mythic in scope, legendary in renown, the adventures of the mighty Thor are among the greatest that comics has ever seen. When writer Len Wein is joined by all-time great Thor artist Walter Simonson - not to mention John Buscema, an icon in his own right - there's no question that what's in store are Marvel Masterworks! Odin has disappeared. Asgard needs its All-Father, so Thor, Balder, Lady Sif and the Warriors Three venture across the vastness of space to find him. Their adventures will bring them into conflict with the Grey Gargoyle, the Enchantress and the Executioner, the Destroyer - and, of course, Loki! Also featuring a team-up with the Guardians of the Galaxy against the deadly Korvac! Hardcover, 328 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Limited to 704 copies. Cover price $75.00.

Volume 252 - 1st printing. "Incredible Hulk: Book 11!" Collects Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #184-196 and material from Giant Size Hulk (1975 1st Series) #1 and Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #5. Written by Len Wein and Gary Friedrich. Art by Herb Trimpe, Sal Buscema, and Marie Severin. Cover by Gil Kane. Hulk is the strongest! Why? Because it's hard not to be when you go from strength to strength with artists Herb Trimpe and Sal Buscema! Trimpe defined the Incredible Hulk in an artistic tenure stretching from 1968 to 1975. When Sal Buscema took over the reins, not only did the series gain a great talent, but one that, unbelievably, would have a tenure longer than even Trimpe's! Add to that Len Wein writing some of his greatest Hulk stories, and you've got a bona fide Marvel Masterworks! The adventures include Hulk smashing his way through the Mole Man, the Gremlin, the Shaper of Worlds, Doc Samson, the Abomination...and, of course, the never-ending military machinations of Gen. Thunderbolt Ross! Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

Volume 253 - 1st printing. "Fantastic Four: Book 19!" Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #204-218 and ANNUAL #14. Written by Marv Wolfman, Bill Mantlo, and George Perez. Art by Keith Pollard, Sal Buscema, George Perez, and John Byrne. Cover by Joe Sinnott. In their latest, greatest Marvel Masterworks, the Fantastic Four confront one of their oldest enemies: the Skrulls! And they'll have to do it as their older selves after an aging weapon advances them to death's door! The talents of Marv Wolfman, Keith Pollard and John Byrne - in his FF debut - keep the story feisty, the art spry and the adventure fantastic. How could it not be when the world-devourer Galactus enters the fray with a new herald? As if that weren't enough, the cosmic Sphinx, scheming Monocle, combustible Blastaar, formidable Frightful Four and diabolical Salem's Seven keep the scope epic, the stakes absolute and you on the edge of your seat! And H.E.R.B.I.E.? He's just keeping it real. Hardcover, 328 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 730 copies. Cover price $75.00.