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A forty-year retrospective on the comic-art career of Arthur Adams.

1st printing. Edited and Introduction by John Fleskes. THE ART OF ARTHUR ADAMS is the most comprehensive retrospective ever compiled on this celebrated comic artist. His detailed style is showcased by highlighting his singular voice, which has garnered the praise of his peers and fans worldwide. Arthur has helped to introduce some the greatest pop-culture characters in comics to a wider audience through his imaginative renditions. This hand-picked selection of his art spans forty years and highlights a variety of comic-book covers and interior pages from each phase of his career. The pieces showcased here are from major and independent publishers as well as creator-owned projects. Examples cover a chronological display dating from his first samples, while trying to break into the business, to recent cover drawings. Each image is accompanied by personal anecdotes that enhance the visuals. In addition, this book includes a historical essay revealing the artist's journey. Never-before-seen preliminary art and pencils for his published covers also are included. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 180 pages, full color. Cover price $59.95.

A forty-year retrospective on the comic-art career of Arthur Adams.

1st printing. Edited and Introduction by John Fleskes. THE ART OF ARTHUR ADAMS is the most comprehensive retrospective ever compiled on this celebrated comic artist. His detailed style is showcased by highlighting his singular voice, which has garnered the praise of his peers and fans worldwide. Arthur has helped to introduce some the greatest pop-culture characters in comics to a wider audience through his imaginative renditions. This hand-picked selection of his art spans forty years and highlights a variety of comic-book covers and interior pages from each phase of his career. The pieces showcased here are from major and independent publishers as well as creator-owned projects. Examples cover a chronological display dating from his first samples, while trying to break into the business, to recent cover drawings. Each image is accompanied by personal anecdotes that enhance the visuals. In addition, this book includes a historical essay revealing the artist's journey. Never-before-seen preliminary art and pencils for his published covers also are included. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 180 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. This volume is filled with never before seen artwork from John Romita, Sr.'s personal archives, as well as many classic sketches, covers, and comic artwork from this master of the medium's illustrious career. THE ART OF JOHN ROMITA is a must have for any fan of vintage comic art. Hardcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. Collects beautifully painted art by Simon Bisley, Tim Bradstreet, John Estes, Tony Harris, Dan Horne, J.G. Jones, Adam Kubert, Bob Larkin, Jae Lee, Paul Lee, David Mack, Scott Mc Daniel, Chris Moeller, Kevin Nowlan, Joe Quasada, Frank Quitely, Alex Ross, Steve Rude, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jim Steranko, Mark Texeira, and Lee Weeks. Other artists featured: Joe Chiodo, Gabriele Dell'Otto, Vince Evans, Glenn Fabry, Scott Hampton, Christopher Hawkes, Greg & Tim Hildebrandt, Alex Horley, Joe Jusko, Jose Ladronn, Ray Lago, Moebius, Cliff Nielsen, Ariel Olivetti, Glen Orbik, Brad Parker, Ricardo Villagran, John Watson, Kent Williams, Bernie Wrightson. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. Collects beautifully painted art by Simon Bisley, Tim Bradstreet, John Estes, Tony Harris, Dan Horne, J.G. Jones, Adam Kubert, Bob Larkin, Jae Lee, Paul Lee, David Mack, Scott Mc Daniel, Chris Moeller, Kevin Nowlan, Joe Quasada, Frank Quitely, Alex Ross, Steve Rude, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jim Steranko, Mark Texeira, and Lee Weeks. Other artists featured: Joe Chiodo, Gabriele Dell'Otto, Vince Evans, Glenn Fabry, Scott Hampton, Christopher Hawkes, Greg & Tim Hildebrandt, Alex Horley, Joe Jusko, Jose Ladronn, Ray Lago, Moebius, Cliff Nielsen, Ariel Olivetti, Glen Orbik, Brad Parker, Ricardo Villagran, John Watson, Kent Williams, Bernie Wrightson. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color.

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Add to cart Near Mint $29.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. This special hardcover volume is a who's who of the industry's most talented artists and painters presenting unparalleled visions of the X-Men, the Hulk, Daredevil, Punisher, Captain America, Elektra, Spider-Man and many more of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains. This lush coffee-table book features more than 100 color illustrations by artists like Alex Ross, Joe Quesada, John Romita Jr., Kaare Andrews and Greg Horn. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Featuring more than 100 illustrations from the 1940s through today, this brand-new volume brings you breathtaking looks at your favorite Marvel heroes and villains through the ages! A perfect companion piece to Art of Marvel Volume 1. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Paul Davis. Introduction by Brad Winderbaum. Afterword by Bryan Andrews. THE ART OF MARVEL STUDIOS WHAT IF...? takes fans behind the scenes of Marvel Studios' first animated series. Reimagining famous events from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in unexpected ways, and featuring a voice cast that includes Hayley Atwell, Tom Hiddleston, Chadwick Boseman, and many other stars reprising their roles from the films, the Emmy Award-nominated WHAT IF...? creates alternate worlds from the ones you know and opens up a plethora of vast new realities. Filled with striking imagery and a bold color palette, these timelines are brought to life in an animation style that is complementary to the look and feel of the MCU and features designs by the guiding hand of Ryan Meinerding, giving the series a cohesive look and feel with the films. Through interviews with the animators, designers, producers, and writers of the series, readers will discover everything that goes into translating their favorite heroes and villains from live action to animation and how exciting new possibilities for storytelling can open up if you only ask, "What if...?" Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS. Cover by JOHN ROMITA. Comics' most iconic character gets his own coffee-table book chock full of the best Spidey art through the decades! The names of the great artists cascade down through the years: Ditko, Romita Sr., Kane, Andru, Romita Jr., McFarlane, Bagley, Deodato, Garney, Martin and more - from 1962 to today, they'll all be represented. The finest art - augmented by sketches, pencils and character designs from the Marvel Vault - combined with commentary from the creators who've helped shape the web-spinner's world, will make THE ART OF SPIDER-MAN CLASSIC a book for fans to treasure forever. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 10-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. If you are a fan of Nexus, a fan of Steve Rude artwork, or just wanting to learn how to draw and paint better, we have something for you. Inside you'll find various studies, commissions, tutorials, personal sketchbook pages, and some of the select published pieces you may have seen from Steve Rude during the past year. Softcover, 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Foreword by STAN LEE. Showcasing TODD McFARLANE's unique art style, which burst onto the comic book scene in the late 1980s and forever changed the landscape of comic book art. Features art from original comic art boards; rare, never-before-seen sketches; as well as art from McFARLANE's work on Batman, Spider-Man and the Hulk (amongst many others), and his own top-selling creation, Spawn. Also features selected commentary by the artist himself. Large format hardcover book presents McFARLANE's detailed art style at a previously unpublished size! Hardcover, 300 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Limited to 5,000 copies. Cover price $64.99.

Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing. Showcasing TODD McFARLANE's unique art style, which burst onto the comic book scene in the late 1980s and forever changed the landscape of comic book art. Features art from original comic art boards; rare, never-before-seen sketches; as well as art from McFARLANE's work on Batman, Spider-Man and the Hulk (amongst many others), and his own top-selling creation, Spawn. Also features selected commentary by the artist himself. Large format hardcover book presents McFARLANE's detailed art style at a previously unpublished size! Hardcover, 300 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Limited to 700 copies. Cover price $100.00.

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1st printing.

Cover by Russell Dauterman.

The War of the Realms is coming, and it promises to be a masterpiece!

Celebrate the artistic splendor of the comic book event - and the truly epic run that's brought the Ten Realms to the brink of catastrophic conflict! Feast your eyes on stunning covers, interior pages and behind-the-scenes artwork from Russell Dauterman and the other talents that have graced the pages of Jason Aaron's THOR! They're all collected here alongside commentary from Aaron; creative insights from Dauterman and his fellow artists; and a special focus on both the Odinson and Jane Foster Thors, each of the Ten Realms and the evil fiend laying siege to them all: Malekith!

It's the art of war as you've never seen it before!

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Collects Astonishing Iceman (2023 Marvel) #1-5. Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Vincenzo Carratu. Cover by Jesus Saiz. The omega-level mutant and original X-Man gets a new solo series, and it's Bobby Drake as you've never seen him before! After the events of this year's can't-miss Hellfire Gala, Bobby Drake sets his sights on ever-greater levels of heroic deeds. But as a new situation develops that links Iceman to his Antarctic ice palace, he'll have to be slicker than ever to accomplish his mission before anti-mutant science cabal Orchis knows what hit them! Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $17.99.

Reprints - "A Matter of Faith" Written by Glenn Greenberg with art by Kevin McGuire. "The Cat Who Stole Christmas" Written by Karl Bollers with art by Chris Gardner. "The Venom Claus" Written by Eric Fein with art by Javier Saltares. "Companions" Written by Adam Santangelo with art by Mike Manley. "Merry Christmas, Mister Storm" Written by Sholly Fisch with art by Robert Brown and Joshua Hood. "The Ultimate Responsibility" Writing and art by Dan Jurgens. 74 pgs, full color.

Marvel Comics App Variant. Written by JASON AARON. Art by ADAM KUBERT. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! Spider-Man and Wolverine! Everyone's favorite wise-cracking web-spinner and ferocious furball come together in their first major series ever! The super-star creative team of Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE: WEAPON X, PUNISHERMAX) and Adam Kubert (ULT. FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN) send Spidey and Wolvie to the edges of the Marvel Universe as they face such awful beings as The Czar, Big Murder and Doom the Living Planet! But who is the major Marvel villain pulling the strings? And can Spidey and Wolvie refrain from killing one another long enough to find out? PLUS: a pin-up gallery featuring art by Nicholas Bradshaw, Humberto Ramos, Mark Brooks, Alex Maleev, Mico Suayan and Niko Henrichon. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Astonishing Spider-Man/Wolverine (2010) #1-6. Written by JASON AARON. Art and cover by ADAM KUBERT. Spider-Man and Wolverine! Everyone's favorite wisecracking web-spinner and ferocious furball come together in their first major series ever! The superstar creative team of Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE: WEAPON X, PUNISHERMAX) and Adam Kubert (ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, ULTIMATE X-MEN) send Spidey and Wolvie to the edges of the Marvel Universe as they face such awful beings as the Czar, Big Murder and Doom the Living Planet! But who is the major Marvel villain pulling the strings? And can Spidey and Wolvie refrain from killing one another long enough to find out? includes material from the ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT. Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Astonishing Spider-Man/Wolverine (2010) #1-6. Written by JASON AARON. Art and cover by ADAM KUBERT. Spider-Man and Wolverine! Everyone's favorite wisecracking web-spinner and ferocious furball come together in their first major series ever! The superstar creative team of Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE: WEAPON X, PUNISHERMAX) and Adam Kubert (ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, ULTIMATE X-MEN) send Spidey and Wolvie to the edges of the Marvel Universe as they face such awful beings as the Czar, Big Murder and Doom the Living Planet! But who is the major Marvel villain pulling the strings? And can Spidey and Wolvie refrain from killing one another long enough to find out? includes material from the ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $19.99.

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Collecting ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #1-3 80 PGS./One-Shot/Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

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Written by JASON AARON Pencils & Cover by ADAM KUBERT THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! Spider-Man and Wolverine! Everyone's favorite wise-cracking web-spinner and ferocious furball come together in their first major series ever! The super-star creative team of Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE: WEAPON X, PUNISHERMAX) and Adam Kubert (ULT. FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN) send Spidey and Wolvie to the edges of the Marvel Universe as they face such awful beings as The Czar, Big Murder and Doom the Living Planet! But who is the major Marvel villain pulling the strings? And can Spidey & Wolvie refrain from killing one another long enough to find out? 48 PGS./ Cover price $4.99.

MIKE MAYHEW Cover

1st printing. Collects Silver Surfer Annual (1987-1998) 2, Iron Man Annual (1968-1996) #10, Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995 1st Series) #26, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1963-2001) #13, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1963-1998) #23, Punisher Annual (1987-1994) #2, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1976-1998 1st Series) #9, Daredevil Annual (1964-1998 1st Series) #4B (mis-numbered #5 Annual), Avengers Annual (1963-1996) #18, New Mutants (1983-1991 1st Series) #76, New Mutants Annual (1983-1991) #5, X-Factor Annual (1986-1998 1st Series) #4, Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985-1994) #5, Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) #56, Avengers West Coast Annual (1986-1993) #4, Thor Annual (1962-1996) #14 and Fantastic Four Annual (1961-1996) #22.

Cover by MIKE MAYHEW.

Evil undersea monarchs Ghaur and Llyra are determined to bring the elder god Set to Earth, and no one on the surface world will stop them! Seven mortal women-including the Invisible Women, She-Hulk and Marvel Girl-have been selected to act as the brides of Set's snake heads, and the ensuing conflict will spread to nearly every hero on Earth, from the Avengers to Quasar to the Punisher to the X-Men to the Fantastic Four! Can the heroes stop this terrible plot in time? Plus: the complex history of the Serpent Crown, recounted in full!

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 544 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by David Michelinie, Terry Austin, Gerry Conway, Mike Baron, Michael Higgins, Louise Simonson, John Byrne, Roy Thomas, and Peter Sanderson.

Art by Paul Smith, Mike Vosburg, Rob Liefeld, Bill Reinhold, Dave Ross, Ron Wilson, Rich Buckler, John Byrne, Walt Simonson, Javier Salteres, Paul Ryan, Al Milgrom, Mike Gustovich, Tim Dzon, James Brock, Vince Mielcarek, Keith Williams, Andy Mushynsky, Mike Gustovich, Sam DeLaRosa, Tom Palmer, Randy Emberlin, Don Heck, Tony DeZuniga, Mark Bagley, Keith Williams, and Terry Austin.

Cover price $75.00.

BOB LAYTON Cover

1st printing. Collects Silver Surfer Annual (1987-1998) 2, Iron Man Annual (1968-1996) #10, Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995 1st Series) #26, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1963-2001) #13, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1963-1998) #23, Punisher Annual (1987-1994) #2, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1976-1998 1st Series) #9, Daredevil Annual (1964-1998 1st Series) #4B (mis-numbered #5 Annual), Avengers Annual (1963-1996) #18, New Mutants (1983-1991 1st Series) #76, New Mutants Annual (1983-1991) #5, X-Factor Annual (1986-1998 1st Series) #4, Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985-1994) #5, Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) #56, Avengers West Coast Annual (1986-1993) #4, Thor Annual (1962-1996) #14 and Fantastic Four Annual (1961-1996) #22.

Cover by BOB LAYTON.

Evil undersea monarchs Ghaur and Llyra are determined to bring the elder god Set to Earth, and no one on the surface world will stop them! Seven mortal women-including the Invisible Women, She-Hulk and Marvel Girl-have been selected to act as the brides of Set's snake heads, and the ensuing conflict will spread to nearly every hero on Earth, from the Avengers to Quasar to the Punisher to the X-Men to the Fantastic Four! Can the heroes stop this terrible plot in time? Plus: the complex history of the Serpent Crown, recounted in full!

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 544 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by David Michelinie, Terry Austin, Gerry Conway, Mike Baron, Michael Higgins, Louise Simonson, John Byrne, Roy Thomas, and Peter Sanderson.

Art by Paul Smith, Mike Vosburg, Rob Liefeld, Bill Reinhold, Dave Ross, Ron Wilson, Rich Buckler, John Byrne, Walt Simonson, Javier Salteres, Paul Ryan, Al Milgrom, Mike Gustovich, Tim Dzon, James Brock, Vince Mielcarek, Keith Williams, Andy Mushynsky, Mike Gustovich, Sam DeLaRosa, Tom Palmer, Randy Emberlin, Don Heck, Tony DeZuniga, Mark Bagley, Keith Williams, and Terry Austin.

Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. Collects Silver Surfer Annual (1987-1998) 2, Iron Man Annual (1968-1996) #10, Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995 1st Series) #26, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1963-2001) #13, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1963-1998) #23, Punisher Annual (1987-1994) #2, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1976-1998 1st Series) #9, Daredevil Annual (1964-1998 1st Series) #4B (mis-numbered #5 Annual), Avengers Annual (1963-1996) #18, New Mutants (1983-1991 1st Series) #76, New Mutants Annual (1983-1991) #5, X-Factor Annual (1986-1998 1st Series) #4, Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985-1994) #5, Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) #56, Avengers West Coast Annual (1986-1993) #4, Thor Annual (1962-1996) #14 and Fantastic Four Annual (1961-1996) #22.

Cover by Mike Mayhew.

The greatest threat the world has ever faced - above or beneath the waves!

Evil undersea monarchs Ghaur and Llyra plot to summon the elder god Set, and the surface world's greatest heroes must unite to stop the demonic creature from rising! The Atlantean villains quickly dispatch Namor and kidnap seven super-powered women - including She-Hulk, Storm and the Scarlet Witch - to become enthralled "brides" for Set's seven serpent heads. As Atlantean forces assault the surface world, Earth's heroes must act quickly to stop every facet of the villains' complex plot!

Can they turn the tide, or will a wave of ancient evil drown the world?

Softcover, 544 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Steve Englehart, David Michelinie, Peter David, Fabian Nicieza, Terry Austin, Gerry Conway, Mike Baron, Michael Higgins, Louise Simonson, John Byrne, and Roy Thomas.

Art by Ron Lim, Paul Smith, John Byrne, Jeff Purves, Gavin Curtis, Mike Vosburg, Rob Liefeld, Bill Reinhold, Dave Ross, Mark Bagley, Ron Wilson, Rich Buckler, Don Perlin, Javier Salteres, Al Milgrom, Keith Williams, Mike Gustovich, Paul Ryan, Mike DeCarlo, Chris Ivy, Paul Ryan, Vince Mielcarek, Keith Williams, Andy Mushynsky, Sam DeLaRosa, Tom Palmer, Tim Dzon, Don Ald, Randy Emberlin, Don Heck, Tony DeZuniga, Terry Austin, and Walt Simonson.

Cover price $44.99.

The Aurora Comic Scenes were promotional comic books included with the Aurora superhero model kits made in 1974. They were drawn by famous comic book artists like Gil Kane, Neal Adams, Curt Swan, and Dick Giordano, and all ten feature popular comic book characters from both Marvel and DC, including Superman, Batman, Spider-man and the Incredible Hulk! Because of the rarity of the books and the way in which they were distibuted, they are difficult to find in collectible grades. This Spider-Man issue has a script by Len Wein and art by John Romita Sr. Eight pages; full color. (Two pages are model assembly instructions.)

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $42.00

"New Blood!" Guest-starring the Black Widow, Dazzler, Invisible Girl, She-Hulk, and Spider-Woman. Plot by Jim Shooter and David Michelinie. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Brett Breeding. The roster of Earth's Mightiest Heroes is down to four! The team needs two more members to reestablish the desired number of six. Cap and Shell-head offer one membership slot to a certain ace archer, while the Wasp hosts a ladies-only party to fill the other slot. But during Janet Van Dyne's party, the Mechano-Marauder (aka Fabian Stankowicz) attacks! However, Fabian has no more success than he did in issue 217 and ultimately helps the Wasp find a new team member! The new lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. Cameo appearances by Spider-Man, Peter Gyrich, and President Reagan. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Barry Dutter.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Bubblicious Insert Variant.
"I Want to be an Avenger!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Amazing Spider-Man wants to join the Avengers! But the web-slinger passed on his first opportunity way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 3. Why is he ready to sign up now? Earth's Mightiest Heroes are lukewarm to the idea and brush off the wall-crawler. However, when Spider-Man sees a quinjet departing the mansion, he hitches a ride! After the quinjet lands at Project Pegasus, Captain America, She-Hulk, and Starfox aren't very happy to find their amazing stowaway. But that attitude changes in a heartbeat when the Avengers discover hordes of Lava Men on the loose! Not to mention Blackout, Electro, Moonstone, and the Rhino! It's pandemonium at Project Pegasus! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien (aka the Guardsman) and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Avengers (1963-1983) and debuts a new cover logo for the series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Add to cart Fine $4.80

Direct Edition. "I Want to be an Avenger!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Amazing Spider-Man wants to join the Avengers! But the web-slinger passed on his first opportunity way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 3. Why is he ready to sign up now? Earth's Mightiest Heroes are lukewarm to the idea and brush off the wall-crawler. However, when Spider-Man sees a quinjet departing the mansion, he hitches a ride! After the quinjet lands at Project Pegasus, Captain America, She-Hulk, and Starfox aren't very happy to find their amazing stowaway. But that attitude changes in a heartbeat when the Avengers discover hordes of Lava Men on the loose! Not to mention Blackout, Electro, Moonstone, and the Rhino! It's pandemonium at Project Pegasus! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien (aka the Guardsman) and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Avengers (1963-1983) and debuts a new cover logo for the series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "I Want to be an Avenger!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Amazing Spider-Man wants to join the Avengers! But the web-slinger passed on his first opportunity way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 3. Why is he ready to sign up now? Earth's Mightiest Heroes are lukewarm to the idea and brush off the wall-crawler. However, when Spider-Man sees a quinjet departing the mansion, he hitches a ride! After the quinjet lands at Project Pegasus, Captain America, She-Hulk, and Starfox aren't very happy to find their amazing stowaway. But that attitude changes in a heartbeat when the Avengers discover hordes of Lava Men on the loose! Not to mention Blackout, Electro, Moonstone, and the Rhino! It's pandemonium at Project Pegasus! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien (aka the Guardsman) and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Avengers (1963-1983) and debuts a new cover logo for the series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"Meltdowns and Mayhem" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Avengers and the web-slinger have stopped the flow of Lava Men at Project Pegasus! That crisis is over, but another one is lurking right around the corner! Moonstone, Blackout, Electro, and the Rhino escaped from their cells during the melee last issue, and now the foursome are planning to sabotage the nuclear research dome! By the time the Avengers best the super-villains and reach the nuclear reactor, it's set for an epic meltdown! At this moment Earth's Mightiest Heroes don't need Spider-Man's brawn; they need Peter Parker's brains! Can the wall-crawler save Project Pegasus from impending disaster? A great two-part story! Cover price $0.60.

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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $150.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #1394322007 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

"Pyrrhic Victory!" Guest-starring Firelord. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In a depressing development, the Savage Land is gone. Earth's Mightiest Heroes could not save it. Where does Ka-Zar go from here? Back to the concrete jungles of New York City with the Avengers for the time being. After the heroes return to Avengers Mansion, a distress call comes in! The Amazing Spider-Man is battling Firelord in the South Bronx! Wow, can the web-slinger beat the former herald of Galactus? If the spectacular one cannot, Hercules is ready to help! Also in this issue, Captain Marvel finds herself caught in a war between Nebula and the Skrulls in the Andromeda Galaxy! Cameo appearances by Ka-Zar and Spider-Man (in his black costume). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Notes: The plot of this issue crosses over briefly with Amazing Spider-Man 270. Ka-Zar appears next in Iron Man 202.) Cover price $0.65.

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Direct Edition. "Along Came a Spider" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan. What if the universe disappeared for just a split second? That would be frightening! And what if the awesome weapon that could make that possible…fell into the hands of a sinister super-villainess? That would be terrifying! Unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes…the former and the latter are now both reality! At the Polydyne Industries laboratory in New Jersey, the genocidal Nebula has seized control of Professor Harker's incredible compressor unit! But even Nebula isn't exactly sure what the compressor unit can do! The Avengers fear the worst and ask Sersi and Spider-Man to help them! With Cap, Thor, Sersi, Jarvis, and the wall-crawler gathered in the underground control room, the universe disappears again! But the five heroes still remain! Now what? Cameo appearances by Starfox, Wonder Man, Hank Pym, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Avengers previously battled Nebula in Avengers 259 and 260. This issue includes a full-page ad for Silver Surfer 34 and Fantastic Four 337.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Auction Item: CBCS 9.8 View scans Auction opens November 25 Paper: White Label #21-40BAE71-016	Add to cart Near Mint $7.00	Add to cart Near Mint $7.00	Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $8.49
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Direct Edition. "Doomsday Plus One!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The universe has vanished! Except for two small pockets of life! One pocket is the Avengers control room with five souls inside! And the other is the Polydyne Industries laboratory with Nebula, Professor Harker, and a few assistants clinging to life! The professor's powerful universal compressor has run amok and now threatens to annihilate everything! Thor uses his mighty mjolnir to bring the Avengers into the Polydyne lab! And then and there, the star-spangled avenger, the Prince of Asgard, the enchanting Eternal, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man fight to save the cosmos from total annihilation! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Spiders and Stars!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Order has been restored to the universe! But the lady that caused the chaos is still on the loose! Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the wondrous wall-crawler blast off into outer space to rendezvous with Nebula's massive starship on the other side of the moon! Shell-Head and the synthezoid avenger arrive at the spaceship first and begin working their way through Nebula's guard force! And minutes later Cap, Thor, Spidey, and Sersi join the attack! Meanwhile inside the ship's command center, Starfox's pleasure power puts Nebula and her henchmen under his spell! By all accounts it looks like the Avengers will finish this caper without expending too much energy! But stranger things have happened in outer space…very strange! Cameo appearance by the Stranger. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Add to cart Fine $6.00

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Direct Edition. "Business as Usual" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Plot by John Byrne. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The Stranger barges into Nebula's starship demanding an audience with the self-styled granddaughter of Thanos! Why does the cosmic-powered giant want Nebula? Because the galactic thief has stolen the powerful Infinity Union! The Avengers don't know precisely what the Infinity Union can do, but they do realize the urgency to keep it away from Nebula! To that end Earth's Mightiest Heroes split up and search the Stranger's massive spaceship for the deadly device! By chance the Amazing Spider-Man finds the awesome Infinity Union first! But watch out web-slinger…it may be booby-trapped! Cameo appearance by Quasar. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 330,300; average paid circulation 201,600.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "A Vengeful God!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Nebula does it again! After almost destroying the cosmos with the universal compressor three issues ago, the vengeful super-villainess steals the power of the Infinity Union and threatens stellar genocide once more! But just like last time, the Mighty Avengers stand in her way! On the Stranger's gigantic planet-ship; the star-spangled avenger, golden avenger, synthezoid avenger, Asgardian, Eternal, and amazing one fight to the finish against Nebula! With help from the Stranger, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring the universe back from the brink one more time? Cameo appearance by Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Nebula returns in Silver Surfer 38.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

"Life of the Party!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe (breakdowns), Tom Morgan (finishes), and Reggie Jones (finishes). Cover by Tom Morgan. Doctor Doom has taken control of Avengers headquarters! And the long-time foe of the Fantastic Four wants Thor and Sersi to give up the secrets of extra-dimensional travel…or he will blow up the building! While Dr. Doom pontificates on the main level; Captain America, Sandman, and the Vision battle Doombots in the sub-basement! During the Latverian monarch's ranting and raving, Rage wonders if this really is Dr. Doom or just another Doombot. The newest avenger decides to use a cupcake to test his theory! Could a common pastry spell defeat for Victor Von Doom? Appearances by the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, Nick Fury, Spider-Man, Wolverine, the West Coast Avengers, and the New Warriors. Cameo appearances by President George Bush and Barbara Bush. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Korvac Quest storyline running thru several 1991 Marvel annuals.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

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Add to cart Very Fine $4.80

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"The Ninth Day" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized issue. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Nova (aka Richard Ryder). Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. High above New York City, the awesome Exemplars hold the Juggernaut captive in their floating stone plaza! The nigh-omnipotent overlords plan to execute their prisoner and then conquer the Earth! So down below Iron Man and Giant-Man work feverishly to find a way to breach the plaza's defenses. In the meantime, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch have an emotional discussion about Pietro's involvement with Magneto in Genosha. A while later the Avengers are ready for their aerial assault! And knowing they need all the help they can get, Thor and Cap invite Hercules, Nova, and the web-slinger to join them! Can the heroes defeat seven opponents who are powerful juggernauts in their own right? Godspeed to Earth's Mightiest! Cameo appearances by Duane Freeman and Jarvis. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Giant-Man, Hercules, Iron Man, Justice, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Note: Avengers Forever (1998) #12 -- the final issue of the limited series -- was also published this month.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Promotional comic - Grand Central Variant. Special Edition reprint of Avengers #11 sponsored by In-New York Magazine and handed out to New York tourists staying at NYC/Manhattan Hotels. 6-5/8" x 10-1/8", full color, 32 pages.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Written by Mark Waid. Art and Cover by Barry Kitson. Labeled 'The Mighty Pretenders' by an unforgiving public, Captain America redoubles his efforts to revive the Avengers' reputation - only to face an unbeatable foe. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $29.00

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Add to cart Fine $24.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #231-241 and ANNUAL #11-12, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1997 1st Series) Annual #16, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #256, and Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #60.

Written by Roger Stern, J.M. DeMatteis, Bill Mantlo and John Byrne. Art by Al Milgrom, Joe Sinnott, John Byrne, Bob Budiansky, Andy Mushynsky, Jack Abel, Jackson "Butch" Guice, Rick Magyar, John Romita, Jr., John Romita, Sr., Dan Green and Terry Austin. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott.

The ultimate Vision story begins with catastrophe, as the android Avenger is laid low by...the Barrier! But if it doesn't kill him, will his experience only make him stronger? And are Earth's Mightiest prepared for the answer? The old order changeth once again as the Avengers welcome aboard Starfox and a new Captain Marvel - but does that leave any room for Spider-Man?

And it's guest stars galore as the Fantastic Four move in to the mansion, the ghost of Spider-Woman haunts the team, and Dr. Strange makes a house call seeking Scarlet Witch's aid dealing with Dracula, lord of the vampires!

Softcover, 432 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $19.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers Academy (2010-2013) #13-20 and #14.1, and material from Amazing Spider-Man (1998-2013 2nd Series) #661-662, Fear Itself: The Home Front (2011 Marvel) #1-7 and Avengers Solo (2011 Marvel) #1-5.

Written by Christos Gage and Jim McCann. Art by Sean Chen, Tom Raney, Andrea Di Vito, Reilly Brown, Mike Mayhew, and Clayton Henry. Cover by Billy Tan.

The Avengers Academy faces fear itself!

No, not prom night - though they'll have to survive that, too, when the Sinister Six crashes the party! We mean FEAR ITSELF, as the Serpent's army assaults the Marvel Universe, and the squad must battle possessed, hammer-wielding versions of Titania and the Absorbing Man! Meanwhile, as Speedball returns to the scene of his greatest failure, can he rally the town of Stamford against the Serpent and finally earn forgiveness from its people - and himself?

Plus: The students get schooled by a substitute teacher - the Amazing Spider-Man - but their lesson is interrupted by Psycho-Man! And as Hank Pym relocates the Academy to California, the campus comes under attack by...the West Coast Avengers?!

Softcover, 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #304-318 and ANNUAL #18, and Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) #53-55. Written by John Byrne, Danny Fingeroth, Fabian Nicieza, and Michael Higgins. Art by Rich Buckler, Paul Ryan, Ron Wilson, Tom Palmer, Keith Williams, Mike Gustovich, and John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Villains assemble! A new era begins for the Avengers with a fresh approach and a revamped roster including Quasar, She-Hulk and the Black Panther! But the team is soon pushed to its limits when the Lava Men attack! And when the Eternals' home of Olympus vanishes, the trail leads to the Negative Zone. Can Sersi help the Avengers save Gilgamesh and locate her people? Then, a host of Marvel's biggest bads join forces - and swap enemies! Thrown off-balance by an onslaught of unfamiliar foes, Avengers East and West must face Freedom Force, the U-Foes, the Mole Man and more - and discover the true architect of these Acts of Vengeance! And when the space pirate Nebula schemes to destroy the universe, will Spider-Man save the day - and join the team?! Softcover, 496 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.

1st printing. Collects Avengers and the Infinity Gauntlet (2010) #1-4, plus the first issue of the original INFINITY GAUNTLET (1992) series. Written by BRIAN CLEVINGER, LEE BLACK & JIM STARLIN. Art by BRIAN CHURILLA, TERRY PALLOT, SANDU FLOREA, GEORGE PEREZ, JOE RUBINSTEIN & TOM CHRISTOPHER. Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS. The evil Thanos has acquired the Infinity Gems, granting him control over the entire universe. He's destroyed half the population of all worlds. The only force standing in his way? The Avengers! But how can a ragtag group of heroes and villains (!) overpower the unstoppable? Check out the non-stop, pulse-pounding, white-knuckling action brought to you by Brian Clevinger (Atomic Robo) and Brian Churilla (Rex Mundi, The Anchor)! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 136 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects Avengers and the Infinity Gauntlet (2010) #1-4 and Infinity Gauntlet (1992) #1.

Written by BRIAN CLEVINGER, LEE BLACK and JIM STARLIN. Art by BRIAN CHURILLA, TERRY PALLOT, SANDU FLOREA, GEORGE PEREZ, JOE RUBINSTEIN and TOM CHRISTOPHER. Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS.

Thanos, scourge of the cosmos, has acquired the Infinity Gems, granting him control over the entire universe. With the power of the gems, he destroyed half the population of all worlds, including many of the Avengers and half the Fantastic Four. The only force standing in his way is what's left of the Avengers. But how can a ragtag group of heroes and villains - including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ms. Marvel and Doctor Doom - overpower the unstoppable?! It's non-stop, pulse-pounding, white-knuckle action brought to you by Brian Clevinger (Atomic Robo) and Brian Churilla (Rex Mundi, The Anchor)! Plus: See where the saga began in the classic kickoff of the original event!

Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

1978 - 1st printing. Collects material from Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #59-60 and Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) #24. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. Featuring the wedding of Wasp and Giant Man and the first full appearance of Red Sonja! Hardcover, 8-in. x 10.75-in., 64 pages, full color.

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive "Stomp Out Bullying" Variant Cover. Written by Joe Caramagna. Art by Marvel Animation. Cover by Todd Nauck. Twice the action, twice the danger! THE AVENGERS return for another season of smashing evil! When RED SKULL seeks refuge on earth from an even greater villain, the Avengers must face their most dangerous foe yet: THANOS OF TITAN! A new chapter in the story of EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES begins here! 36 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1-16.

Written by Stan Lee, Larry Ivie, and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Larry Lieber, Dick Ayers, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, Chic Stone, and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jack Kirby and George Roussos. Back Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers.

The Avengers Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

And there came a day unlike any other, when Earth's Mightiest Heroes found themselves united against a common threat. The Invincible Iron Man, armored billionaire, playboy, philanthropist. The Mighty Thor, god of thunder. The Incredible Hulk, the strongest one there is. And, Captain America, star-spangled super soldier of World War II! Joined by others - Wasp, Ant-Man, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Hawkeye, and more - they stand united against the foes no single hero can fight alone. They are the Avengers - Earth's Mightiest Heroes!

Featuring a guest-appearance by your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

Includes a cover gallery.

Hardcover, 376 pages, full color.

NOTE: This collection was originally available only in the Avengers Earth's Mightiest HC Box Set (2019 Marvel). When on the bookshelf alongside the rest of the set, the spines spell the word AVENGERS.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1-20.

Written by Stan Lee, Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken], and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, Chic Stone, Mike Esposito, and Wally Wood. Cover by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman. Back Cover by Jack Kirby abd Chic Stone.

Gathering together to face Loki, Marvel's greatest heroes - Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp - formed comics' greatest team: the Avengers! They were joined by Captain America soon after, and there was no doubt these were Earth's Mightiest Heroes! But Marvel heroes don't just battle villains, they live, breathe, argue... and even fall out. And in an innovative twist, Stan Lee eventually chose to have those original Avengers depart, leaving Captain America to carry on! Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch - all conflicted villains - became Cap's new recruits, transforming the Avengers into a dynamic, unpredictable and exciting quartet! So grab a copy of this Epic Collection, and experience the origins and permutations of the world's most-famous super team from the very beginning!

Softcover, 456 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 1 of the Avengers Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1963-1965.

Cover price $34.99.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1-20.

Written by Stan Lee, Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken], and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, Chic Stone, Mike Esposito, and Wally Wood. Cover by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman. Back Cover by Jack Kirby abd Chic Stone. Cover by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman.

Gathering together to face Loki, Marvel's greatest heroes - Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp - formed comics' greatest team: the Avengers! They were joined by Captain America soon after, and there was no doubt these were Earth's Mightiest Heroes! But Marvel heroes don't just battle villains, they live, breathe, argue... and even fall out. And in an innovative twist, Stan Lee eventually chose to have those original Avengers depart, leaving Captain America to carry on! Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch - all conflicted villains - became Cap's new recruits, transforming the Avengers into a dynamic, unpredictable and exciting quartet! So grab a copy of this Epic Collection, and experience the origins and permutations of the world's most-famous super team from the very beginning!

Softcover, 456 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 1 of the Avengers Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1963-1965.

Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

NOTE: Book 1 of the Avengers Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1963-1965.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1-20. Written by Stan Lee, Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken], and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, Chic Stone, Mike Esposito, and Wally Wood. Cover by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman. Back Cover by Jack Kirby abd Chic Stone. Gathering together to face Loki, Marvel's greatest heroes - Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp - formed comics' greatest team: the Avengers! They were joined by Captain America soon after, and there was no doubt these were Earth's Mightiest Heroes! But Marvel heroes don't just battle villains, they live, breathe, argue... and even fall out. And in an innovative twist, Stan Lee eventually chose to have those original Avengers depart, leaving Captain America to carry on! Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch - all conflicted villains - became Cap's new recruits, transforming the Avengers into a dynamic, unpredictable and exciting quartet! So grab a copy of this Epic Collection, and experience the origins and permutations of the world's most-famous super team from the very beginning! Softcover, 456 pages, full color. Cover price $44.99.