Age of Bronze comic books issue 3

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Cover art by Eric Shanower. Story recap. Untitled story, script and art by Eric Shanower; Hektor returns to Troy with the news that Priam's sister Hesione does not wish to leave Salamis; Paris volunteers to abduct Hesione; Helenus has a vision of Troy's doom. This critically acclaimed series tells the complete story of the world-famous War at Troy, freshly retold for the 21st century. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) #227-254.

Cover by Ryan Sook. Foreword by Paul Kupperberg. Puzzles by Bob Rozakis.

Welcome to the House of Mystery, where bone-chilling (and rib-tickling) revelations haunt every dark and shadowed room—and people are dying to get in! This third volume of deliciously devilish tales spearheaded by legendary comics editor Joe Orlando showcases even more of the Bronze Ages greatest writers and illustrators.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 912 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Michael Fleisher, Jack Miller, Joe Orlando, Howard Purcell, Don Glut, Paul Levitz, Sergio Aragones, Doug Moench, Maxene Fabe, Otto Binder, Robert Kanigher, E. Nelson Bridwell, Marv Wolfman, Jack Oleck, David Michelinie, John Abano, David Vern Reed (as Coram Nobis), Lore Shoberg, Don Edwing, Ed Fedory, Cary Bates, Bill Finger, Bob Haney, Sheldon Mayer, George Kashdan, Bill Parente, Guy Lilian, Arnold Drake, Paul Kupperberg, Steve Skeates, Jack C. Harris, Michael Uslan, Bill Kunkel, Arnold Drake, Marjorie K. Darland, Dave Manak, Lois Maiwald, and Dennis O'Neil.

Art by Nestor Redondo, Joe Orlando, John Guinta, Sergio Aragones, William Ely, Howard Purcell, Frank Redondo, Joe Maneely, Dennis Janke, Alfredo Alcala, Frank Robbins, Luiz Dominguez, Ruben Moreira, Alan Kupperberg, Berni Wrightson, Jack Sparling, Bob Brown, Frank Giacoia, Gerry Talaoc, Jerry Grandenetti, George Roussos, Mort Meskin, Alex Toth, Wayne Howard, Ramona Fradon, E. R. Cruz, Ricardo Villamonte, Ruben Yandoc, Ruben Sosa, Jess Jodloman, Al Milgrom, Nester Redondo, Steve Ditko, Mike Royer, Paul Kirchner, Frank Thorne, Dave Manak, Abe Ocampo, Joe Albano, Frank Reyes, Leo Duranona, Alex Nino, Mike Vosburg, Sal Trapani, Wayne Howard, Luis Dominguez, Buddy Gernale, Nester Malgapo, Michael Wm. Kaluta, John Calnan, Jack Abel, Ernie Chan, Bill Draut, Wally Wood, Don Perlin, Romeo Tanghal, Tex Blaisdell, Derek Carter, Rudy Florese, Howard Chaykin, Tony DeZuniga, Gil Kane, Bob Smith, Sandy Plunkett, Klaus Janson, Ric Estrada, Abe Ocampo, Marshall Rogers, and Neal Adams.

Cover price $150.00.

Full Color Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Betrayal: Part 1 of 2!" Collects Age of Bronze (1998) #20-26.

Inspired by the classic poem by Homer. Story and art by Eric Shanower.

IN COLOR for the first time!

High King Agamemnon sails with his army to conquer Troy, laying waste along his path. Behind Troy's city walls, squabbling intensifies among the Trojan leaders. On the brink of war, both sides agree to an embassy of peace. But what good is a peace embassy whose members are at odds with each other?

Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #147-182, Super-Team Family (1975-1978) #11-14, DC Special (1968-1977) #27, DC Special Series (1977-1981) #6, Secret Society of Super Villains (1976-1978) #15, DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #17, and pages from Amazing World of DC Comics (1974-1978) #14.

Written by Bob Rozakis, Paul Levitz, Martin Pasko, Steve Englehart, and Mark Gruenwald. Art by Arvell Jones, Rich Buckler, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Alan Weiss, Juan Ortiz, Mike Vosburg, Rpmeo Tanghal, Joe Rubinstein, Bill Draut, Bob McLeod, Steve Mitchell, Bob Smith, Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, and Klaus Janson. Cover by Karl Kerschl.

The JLA moves into the second half of the 70s with tales guest-starring the Justice Society of America, the Legion of Super-Heroes, and heroes from the long-gone past including Jonah Hex, the Viking Prince, Enemy Ace, and more.

Plus, the Leagues mascot, Snapper Carr, turns against the team, the Phantom Stranger helps the team battle a returning pantheon of ancient gods, the Martian Manhunter faces Despero for the lives of the League, and the Secret Society of Super-Villains swap bodies with the Worlds Greatest Superheroes. Plus, Black Lightning is invited to join the JLA—but turns down the invitation for mysterious reasons.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 880 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Fate of the Phoenix!" Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #125-143, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #4, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #68 and material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974-1981) #26-27 and Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #100.

Written by Chris Claremont, JOhn BYrne, Mary Jo Duffy, Scott Edelman, Mark Gruenwald, and Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne, Ron Wilson, John ROmita, Jr., Ken Landgraf, Brent Anderson, Bob McLeod, Gene Day, George Perez, and Terry Austin. Cover by Jon Byrne and Terry Austin.

Chris Claremont and John Byrne's legendary run on X-Men hits its crescendo with two of the most important chapters not only in X-Men and Marvel History, but in the History of Comic Books - The Dark Phoenix Saga and Days of Future Past!

Includes team-ups with Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, the Fantastic Four, and a classic, albeit humorous, meeting between Wolverine and Hercules.

Hardcover, 440 pages, full color.

NOTE: This collection was originally available only in the X-Men: Children of the Atom HC Slipcase Box Set (2020 Marvel).