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1st printing. Collects Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition (1985-1988 Marvel) #1-20.


Text by Mark Gruenwald, Steve Saffel, and Peter Sanderson. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein.

Following the success of the original OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE came the DELUXE EDITION - expanded, augmented and fully updated! Now, the ultimate guide to the mid-1980s Marvel Universe is collected in a single gigantic hardcover for the first time!

The OHOTMU DELUXE EDITION featured fact-packed character profiles illustrated by some of the era's biggest names, including John Byrne, Frank Miller, Arthur Adams, Walter Simonson and Bill Sienkiewicz! Immerse yourself in hundreds of in-depth profiles of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - from Abomination to Zzzax and everyone in between!

Plus: An array of alien races, equipment schematics and maps, and a rundown of the dearly departed in the Book of the Dead!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,392 pages, full color. Rated T

Credits:

Editor: Mark Gruenwald. Assistant Editors: Howard Mackie and Gregory Wright. Editorial Assistants: Harry Eisenstein, Marc McLaurin, Marc Siry, David Wohl, Rich Williams and Michael Yee. Collection Editor: Jennifer Grünwald.

Consultants: Michael Carlin and Howard Mackie. Researchers: Steve Saffel and Peter Sanderson. Appendix Compiler: Dennis Mallonee

Written by Mark Gruenwald, Steve Saffel and Peter Sanderson.

Inks/Embellishes by Josef Rubinstein. Technical Illustrations by Eliot R. Brown.

Art Contributors: Hector Collazo, James Fry, Rodney Ramos and Marc Siry. Art Assistants: Don Hudson and Tom Morgan. Art Enhancers: Mark Alexander, James Fry, Don Hudson, Phil Lord, Mark McKenna, Art Nichols and Bruce Solotoff.

Cover art credits for the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition series: John Byrne, Ron Frenz, Keith Pollard and Josef Rubinstein.

Character and penciler listing for #1-15: Abomination by John Byrne; Absorbing Man by Ron Wilson; Adamantium; Aguila by Dave Cockrum; A.I.M. by Don Drake; Alpha Flight by John Byrne; Alpha Primitives by Ron Wilson; American Eagle by Ron Wilson; Anaconda by Mark Gruenwald; Andromeda by John Buscema; Angar the Screamer by Steve Leialoha; Angel by Kerry Gammill; Annihilus by John Byrne; Ant-Man by Jerry Ordway; Aquarian by Mike Harris; Arabian Knight by Mike Harris; Aragorn by John Buscema; Arcade by Bob Budiansky; Ares by Paul Smith; Arkon by John Buscema; Armadillo by John Byrne; Arnim Zola by Steve Ditko; Asgard by Walt Simonson; Asgard: the Nine Worlds by Eliot R. Brown; Asgard: the Continent by Eliot R. Brown; Asgardians by Rich Buckler; Asp by Carl Potts; Atlanteans by Bob Budiansky; Atlantis by Eliot R. Brown; Attilan by Eliot R. Brown; Attuma by Walt Simonson; Aurora by John Byrne; Avalanche by Rich Buckler; Avengers by John Byrne; Avengers Compound by Eliot R. Brown; Avengers Mansion by Eliot R. Brown; Avengers Quinjet by Eliot R. Brown; Balder by Walt Simonson; Baron Mordo by Paul Smith; Baron Zemo by Mike Zeck; Batroc's Brigade by Paul Neary; Beast by Kerry Gammill; Beetle by John Byrne and Eliot R. Brown; Belasco by Ron Frenz; Beta Ray Bill by Walt Simonson and Eliot R. Brown; Binary by Dave Cockrum; Black Bolt by John Byrne; Black Cat by Kerry Gammill and Eliot R. Brown; Black Crow by Howard Bender; Black King by Bret Blevins; Black Knight by Kerry Gammill and Eliot R. Brown; Blacklash by Bob Layton and Eliot R. Brown; Black Mamba by Mike Gustovich; Blackout by Al Milgrom; Black Panther by Keith Pollard; Black Queen by Mark Beachum; Black Talon by Russ Stefans; Black Widow by Frank Miller and Eliot R. Brown; Blastaar by Al Milgrom; Blaze, Johnny by Bob Budiansky; Blob by Steve Leialoha; Boomerang by John Byrne; Box by Mike Mignola; Brothers Grimm by William Messner-Loebs; Brother Voodoo by Keith Pollard; Bushmaster by Carl Potts; Caliban by Mary Wilshire; Callisto by Paul Smith; Cannonball by Bill Sienkiewicz; Captain America by Mike Zeck and Eliot R. Brown; Captain Britain by Paul Neary; Captain Marvel by John Romita, Jr.; Captain Ultra by Richard Howell; Captain Universe by Steve Ditko; Cassidy, Black Tom by Steve Laialoha; Cassidy, Sean by Mark Bright; Celestials by Keith Pollard; Chief Examiner by John Byrne; Chthon by John Byrne; Circus of Crime by Al Milgrom; Clea by Paul Smith; Cloak by Rick Leonardi; Cloud by Craig Hamilton; Cobra by Ron Frenz and Eliot R. Brown; Collector by Rudy Nebres and Eliot R. Brown; Colossus by Dave Cockrum; Constrictor by Tom Lyle; Contemplator by Alan Weiss; Controller by Al Milgrom and Eliot R. Brown; Corruptor by Dave Gibbons; Corsair by James Fry; Cottonmouth by Rich Buckler; Crimson Dynamo by Bob Layton and Eliot R. Brown; Crossfire by Kerry Gammill; Crusader by Bob Hall; Crystal by John Byrne; Cybele by Sal Buscema; Cyclops by Butch Guice and Eliot R. Brown; Cypher by Mary Wilshire; Dagger by Rick Leonardi; Daily Bugle by John Romita, Sr. and Eliot R. Brown; Daredevil by by David Mazzucchelli and Eliot R. Brown; Darkstar by Cynthia Martin; Dazzler by Bob Layton; Death by David Mazzucchelli; Deathbird by Dave Cockrum; Deathlok by Mike Zeck and Eliot R. Brown; Death-Throws by Paul Neary; Deathurge by Mark Gruenwald; Demons by Dave Simons; Destiny by Paul Smith; Deviants by Sal Buscema; Diablo by John Byrne; Diamondback by Paul Neary and Eliot R. Brown; Doc Samson by John Byrne; Doctor Demonicus by Tom Christopher; Doctor Doom by John Byrne and Eliot R. Brown; Doctor Doom's Castle by Eliot R. Brown; Doctor Druid by Nestor Redondo; Doctor Octopus by John Romita, Jr. and Eliot R. Brown; Doctor Strange by Paul Smith and Eliot R. Brown; Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum by Eliot R. Brown; Dormammu by Paul Smith; Dragon Man by Paul Smith; Dreadknight by Dave Cockrum; Dreadnought by Dave Gibbons; Drew, Jessica by Steve Leialoha; D'Spayre by Rick Leonardi; Eel by Art Nichols; Ego by John Byrne; Elders of the Universe by Mike Mignola; Electro by Mike Zeck; Elektra by Bill Sienkiewicz; Enchantress by Walt Simonson; Enclave by Russ Stefans; Energizer by June Brigman; Enforcers by Ron Frenz; Eternals by Sal Buscema; Eternity by Frank Miller; Falcon by Mike Zeck and Eliot R. Brown; Fantastic Four by John Byrne; Fenris by John Romita, Jr.; Fenris Wolf by Walt Simonson; Firebird by Jerry Ordway; Firelord by Al Milgrom; Firestar by Mary Wilshire; Fixer by Steve Ditko; Flag-Smasher by Paul Neary; Foolkiller by Trevor Von Eeden; Forge by Barry Windsor-Smith; Forgotten One by Larry Lieber; Fortune, Dominic by Howard Chaykin; Foster, Bill by Mark Bright; Frankenstein's Monster by Val Mayerik; Freedom Force by Paul Smith; Frog-Man by Kerry Gammill; Fury, Nick by Jim Steranko; Gaea by Trina Robbins; Galactus by John Byrne; Galactus' Heralds by Bob Budiansky; Gardener by Trevor Von Eeden; Gargoyle by Mark Badger; Gee by June Brigman; Geirrodur by Walt Simonson; Ghaur by Brent Anderson; Ghost Rider by Tom Palmer; Gladiator by Curt Swan (likely the only thing he ever penciled for Marvel); Glamor by Richard Howell; Glorian by Kerry Gammill; Gods; Goliath by Jim Fern; Gorgon by Larry Lieber; Grandmaster by Rudy Nebres; Grapplers by Howard Bender; Graviton by Bob Hall; Gremlin by Ken Steacy; Grey Gargoyle by Walt Simonson; Guardians of the Galaxy by Al Milgrom; Guardsman by Bob Layton; Gypsy Moth by Sandy Plunkett; Gyrich, Peter Henry by Jack Abel; Hammer, Justin by Dwayne Turner; Havok by Dave Gibbons; Hawkeye by Mark Gruenwald and Eliot R. Brown; Hawkeye's Sky-Cycle by Eliot R. Brown; Hela by Walt Simonson; Heliopolis by Carl Potts; Hellfire Club by Kyle Baker; Hellions by Mary Wilshire; Hellstrom, Daimon by Rich Buckler; Hellstrom, Patsy Walker by Trina Robbins; Her by John Buscema; Hercules by John Byrne; High Evolutionary by Butch Guice; Hobgoblin by Ron Frenz; Howard the Duck by Paul Smith; Hulk by John Byrne; Hulkbusters by John Byrne; Human Torch by John Byrne; Hydra by Mike Zeck; Hydro-Base by Eliot R. Brown; Hydro-Man by Ron Wilson; Iceman by Butch Guice; Ikaris by Keith Pollard; Illusion by Richard Howell; Immortus by Kerry Gammill; Imperial Guard by Dave Cockrum; Impossible Man and Impossible Woman by Steve Leialoha; In-Betweener by Jim Starlin; Inhumans by Bob Budiansky; Interloper by Don Perlin; Invisible Woman by John Byrne; Iron Man by Mark Bright and Eliot R. Brown; Iron Man II by Mark Bright and Eliot R. Brown; Jack of Hearts by Dave Cockrum; Jack O'Lantern by Steve Ditko and Eliot R. Brown; Jameson, J. Jonah by John Romita, Sr.; Jameson, John by John Romita, Jr.; Jeffries, Madison by Kevin Maguire; Jester by Kerry Gammill; Jones, Rick by James Fry; Juggernaut by John Romita, Jr.; Kale, Jennifer by June Brigman; Kang by Brett Breeding and Eliot R. Brown; Karkas by Ron Wilson; Karma by Butch Guice; Karnak by Sandy Plunkett; Karnilla by Walt Simonson; Ka-Zar by Val Mayerik; Khoryphos by Sal Buscema; Killer Shrike by Joe Kubert and Eliot R. Brown; King, Hannibal by Sandy Plunkett; Kingpin by David Mazzucchelli; Klaw by Mike Zeck and Eliot R. Brown; Knight, Misty by Kerry Gammill; Kofi by Jon Bogdanove; Krang by Sal Buscema; Kraven the Hunter by John Romita, Sr. and Eliot R. Brown; Kree by Howard Bender; Kro by Paul Smith; Kurse by Walt Simonson; Lava Men by Armando Gil; Leader by Sal Buscema; Legion by Bill Sienkiewicz; Lemuria by Eliot R. Brown; Lightmaster by Rudy Nebres; Lightspeed by June Brigman; Lilandra by Dave Cockrum; Living Laser by Mike Zeck; Living Tribunal by Marie Severin; Lizard by Ron Frenz; Llyra by Dick Giordano (as "Mark Richards"); Lockheed by Paul Smith; Lockjaw by Bob Budiansky; Loki by Walt Simonson; Longshot by Art Adams; Lord Chaos by Vince Argondezzi; Lorelei by Walt Simonson; Machine Man by Steve Ditko and Eliot R. Brown; Machinesmith by Kevin Maguire; Madame Masque by Mark Beachum; Madcap by Paul Neary; Mad-Dog by Paul Ryan; Madrox by Kerry Gammill; Mad Thinker by John Byrne; Mad Thinker's Android by Paul Becton; Maelstrom by Mark Gruenwald; Maelstrom's Minions by Ken Steacy; Maggia by Bob Budiansky; Magik by Mary Wilshire; Magma by Cynthia Martin; Magneto by John Romita, Jr.; Magus by Bill Sienkiewicz; Makkari by Keith Pollard; Malus, Dr. Karl by Mike Harris; Man-Ape by Carmine Infantino; Mandarin by Jerry Ordway and Eliot R. Brown; Mandrill by Rudy Nebres; Mandroid by Bob Layton; Manhattan by Eliot R. Brown; Manslaughter by Brent Anderson; Man-Thing by Bret Blevins; Man-Thing's Swamp by David Lofvers; Mantis by John Buscema; Marrina by John Byrne; Marvel Girl by Butch Guice; Massachusetts Academy by Eliot R. Brown; Mass Master by June Brigman, Master by John Byrne; Mastermind by Paul Smith; Master Order by John Beatty; Master Pandemonium by Al Milgrom; Masters of Evil by Kevin Maguire; Maximus by Tom Palmer; Mayhem by Bret Blevins; Medusa by John Byrne; Mentallo by Michael Chen; Mentor by Jim Starlin; Mephisto by John Buscema; Merlin by Brian Bolland; Mesmero by Walt Simonson; Mirage by June Brigman; Mister Fantastic by Jerry Ordway; Mister Fear by Butch Guice; Mr. Hyde by John Romita, Jr.; Mockingbird by Cynthia Martin and Eliot R. Brown; Modred the Mystic by Stan Woch; Mojo by Art Adams; Mole Man by John Byrne; Molecule Man by Mike Zeck; Moondragon by Carl Potts; Moon Knight by Bill Sienkiewicz and Eliot R. Brown; Moonstone by Bob McLeod; Morbius, Dr. Michael by Sandy Plunkett; Morgan LeFey by Bret Blevins; Morlocks by Russ Stefans; Ms. Marvel by Paul Neary; Mutant Force by William Messner-Loebs; Mysterio by John Romita, Sr.; Mystique by Paul Smith; Namorita by Alan Weiss; Nebula by John Buscema; Nekra by Rudy Nebres; New Mutants by Butch Guice; Nightcrawler by Dave Cockrum; Nightmare by Nestor Redondo; Nightshade by Alan Weiss; Nimrod by John Romita, Jr.; Nitro by Jim Starlin; Nomad by Mike Zeck and Eliot R. Brown; Northstar by John Byrne; Nova by John Byrne; Nuklo by Tom Morgan; Odin by Walt Simonson; Olympia by Peter B. Gillis; Olympian Gods by Rudy Nebres; Olympus by Peter B. Gillis; Omega Flight by Mike Mignola; Orka by Al Milgrom; Overmind by Butch Guice; Owl by Mike Harris and Eliot R. Brown; Paladin by Brian Bolland and Eliot R. Brown; Phastos by Sal Buscema; Phoenix by John Romita, Jr.; Plantman by Stan Woch; Pluto by Walt Simonson and Eliot R. Brown; Polaris by Marc Silvestri; Possessor by Mike Gustovich; Power Broker Inc.; Power Man by Mark Bright; Power Pack by Jon Bogdanove; Primus by Alex Saviuk; Princess Python by Bret Blevins; Professor X by Bob Wiacek; Project: Pegasus by Tom Morgan and Eliot R. Brown; Psycho-Man by John Byrne; Puck by Dave Ross; Puma by Ron Frenz; Punisher by Mike Zeck; Puppet Master by John Byrne; Purple Man by Brian Bolland; Pym, Dr. Henry by Vince Argondezzi; Pyro by Paul Smith; Quasar by Mark Gruenwald; Quasimodo by John Byrne; Quicksilver by John Byrne; Radioactive Man by Al Milgrom; Rama-Tut by John Byrne; Rattler by Rich Buckler; Red Ghost by John Byrne; Red Guardian by Josef Rubinstein; Red Ronin by Michael Chen and Eliot R. Brown; Red Wolf by John Buscema; Reject by Tony Salmons; Rhino by Ron Frenz; Rider, Richard by Carmine Infantino; Rigellians by Dennis Janke; Ringmaster by John Romita, Sr. and Eliot R. Brown; Rocket Raccoon by Mike Mignola; Rogue by Cynthia Martin; ROM by Steve Ditko and Eliot R. Brown; Ronan the Accuser by John Byrne; Rose by Ron Frenz; Roxxon Oil Company by James Fry; Sabra by Dick Giordano (as "Mark Richards"); Sabretooth by Mark Bright; Sandman by Mike Zeck; Sasquatch by John Byrne; Savage Land Mutates by Craig Hamilton and Eliot R. Brown; Scarecrow by Mike Zeck; Scarlet Witch by John Byrne; Scorpion by Mark Beachum; Scourge by John Byrne; Secret Empire by Dwayne Turner; Sentinels by James Sanders and Eliot R. Brown; Sentry by John Byrne; Serpent Society by Paul Neary; Serpent Society Headquarters by Eliot R. Brown; Sersi by Art Adams; Shadowcat by Art Adams; Shang-Chi by Paul Gulacy; Shanna the She-Devil by Joe Kubert; Shaper of Worlds by Kerry Gammill; She-Hulk by John Byrne; Shi'ar by Paul Smith; S.H.I.E.L.D. by Mike Zeck; S.H.I.E.L.D. Uniforms by Eliot R. Brown; S.H.I.E.L.D. Flying Car by Eliot R. Brown; Shocker by Russ Stefans; Shooting Star by Butch Guice; Shroud by Bill Sienkiewicz; Sidewinder by Walt Simonson; Sif by Walt Simonson; Silvermane by Kerry Gammill; Silver Sable by Ron Frenz; Silver Samurai by Michael Golden; Silver Surfer by John Byrne and Eliot R. Brown; Sinister Syndicate by Ron Frenz; Sin-Eater by Rod Whigham; Siryn by Steve Leialoha; Skrulls by Keith Williams; Slyde by Ron Frenz; Smartship Friday by Jon Bogdanove; Snarks by Jon Bogdanove; Sons of the Tiger by George Pérez; Soviet Super-Soldiers by Art Nichols; Spaceknights by Sal Buscema; Space Phantom by Frank Miller; Speed Demon by Carmine Infantino; Spider-Man by Ron Frenz and Eliot R. Brown; Spider-Woman by Mike Zeck; Spiral by Art Adams; Sprite by June Brigman; Spymaster by Henri Bismuth; Squadron Supreme by Paul Ryan and Eliot R. Brown; Stane International by Eliot R. Brown; Starfox by Jim Starlin; Starjammers by Dave Cockrum; Stilt-Man by Al Milgrom and Eliot R. Brown; Stingray by Bob Wiacek and Eliot R. Brown; Storm by Paul Smith; Stranger by Mike Zeck; Sub-Mariner by John Byrne; Subterraneans by Arvell Jones; Sunder by Paul Smith; Sunfire by Sandy Plunkett; Sunspot by Bob McLeod; Super-Adaptoid by Mike Zeck; Super-Skrull by John Byrne; Supreme Intelligence by Ron Wilson; Surtur by Walt Simonson; Talisman by Mike Mignola; Taskmaster by Josef Rubinstein and Eliot R. Brown; Tatterdemalion by Bob Hall; Tattletale by June Brigman; Terminus by John Byrne; Texas Twister by Keith Pollard; Thena by Brian Bolland; Thing by John Byrne; Thor by Walt Simonson and Eliot R. Brown; Thunderiders by Cynthia Martin; Thundra by Brian Bolland; Tiger Shark by John Buscema; Tigra by Stan Drake; Tinkerer by Pete Poplaski; Titan by Eliot R. Brown; Titania by Mike Zeck; Titanium Man by Al Milgrom and Eliot R. Brown; Toad by Steve Ditko; Tomorrow Man by Sal Buscema; Tower by Bob Layton; Trapster by Javier Saltares and Eliot R. Brown; Triton by Mike Zeck; Tyrannus by Joe Sinnott; U-Foes by Sal Buscema; Ulik by Walt Simonson; Ultimatum by Larry Hama; Ultron by Kerry Gammill; Umar by Josef Rubinstein; Unicorn by Art Adams and Eliot R. Brown; Uni-Mind by Sam de la Rosa; Unlimited Class Wrestling by Mike Witherby; Unus by Joe Barney; Ursa Major by Jim Reddington; Valkyrie by Bob McLeod and Eliot R. Brown; Vanguard by Dave Cockrum; Vanisher by Dwayne Turner and Eliot R. Brown; Vault by Eliot R. Brown; Vermin by Javier Saltares; Vibranium; Vindicator by Carl Potts; Viper by Mike Zeck; Vision by Jerry Ordway; Volcana by Mike Zeck; Vulture by Ron Frenz; Wakanda by Eliot R. Brown; Warlock by Bill Sienkiewicz; Warriors Three (Volstagg, Hogun and Fandral) by Sal Buscema; Wasp by John Buscema; Watchers by John Byrne; Water Wizard by Dennis Janke; Wendigo by Steve Geiger; Werewolf by Paul Ryan; Whirlwind by Kerry Gammill and Eliot R. Brown; White Queen by Mark Beachum; Will O' The Wisp by Sandy Plunkett; Wing, Colleen by Kerry Gammill; Wingfoot, Wyatt by Bob Layton; Wizard by John Byrne and Eliot R. Brown; Wolfsbane by Butch Guice; Wolverine by Paul Smith; Wonder Man by José Luis García-López and Eliot R. Brown; Woodgod by Armando Gil; Wrecker by Keith Pollard and Eliot R. Brown; Wundagore by Cynthia Martin and Eliot R. Brown; X-Factor by Walt Simonson; X-Men by Alan Davis; Cerebro by Eliot R. Brown; X-Men Jet by Eliot R. Brown; X-Men Mansion by Eliot R. Brown; Yellow Claw by Kerry Gammill; Yellowjacket by Josef Rubinstein; Ymir by Walt Simonson; Zabu by Brent Anderson; Zeus by Tony Salmons; Zodiac by Mark Bright; Zzzax by Steve Geiger; and Alien Races by Kyle Baker - Aakon, A'Askvarii, Acanti, Achernonians, A-Chiltarians, Alpha Centaurians, Arcturans, Astrans, Autocrons, Axi-Tun, Ba-Bani, Badoon, Betans, Brood, Centaurians, Centurii, Chr'Ylites, Ciegrimites, Clavians, Contraxians, Cotati, Courga, Dakkamites, Darbians, Deonists, Dire Wraiths, Druffs, Elan, Entemen, Ergons, Flb'Dbi, Fomalhauti, Fonabi, Froma, Galadorians, Gegku, Glx, Gramosians, Grunds, Guna, Herms, Hibers, Horusians, Hujah, Interdites, Judans, Kallusians, Kamado, Kawa, Klklk, Kodabaks, Korbinites, Kosmosians, Kronans, Krylorians, Kt'kn, Kymellians, Landlaks, Laxidazians, Lem, Levians, Lumina, Makluans, Mandos, Marvanites, Megans, Mekkans, Mephitisoids, M'Ndavians, Mobians, Morani, Myndai, Nanda, Nymenians, Ovoids, Pegasusians, Phantoms, Pheragots, Plodex, Procyonites, Poppupians, Queega, Quists, Quons, Rajaks, Reptoids, Rhunians, R'malk'i, Roclites, R'Zahnians, Sagittarians, Sarks, Saurids, Sidri, Sirians, Siris, Sirusites, Sligs, Sm'ggani, Solons, Sneepers, Sssth, Stenth, Stonians, Taurians, Technarchy, Tektons, Thuvrians, Tribbitites, Tribunals, Tsiln, Tsyrani, Ul'lula'ns, Vegans, Vorms, Vrellnexians, Wilameanis, Wobbs, Xantareans, Xantha, Xartans, Xeronians, Xixix, Yirbek, Yrds, Zenn-Lavians, Z'nox and Zundamites.

Character and penciler listing for #16-20 (Book of the Dead editions): Air-Walker by Jerry Ordway; Ancient One by Carl Potts; Ani-Men (Ape-Man, Cat-Man, Frog-Man and Bird-Man) by Luke McDonnell; Baron Blood by Alan Davis; Baron Wolfgang Von Strucker by Mike Zeck; Baron Zemo I by Wayne Boring; Basilisk by Sandy Plunkett; Beyonder by Colleen Doran; Big Man by Tom Morgan; Black Knight I by John Bolton; Black Knight II by Murphy Anderson; Blackout by Al Milgrom; Blizzard by Chuck Patton; Bloodstone by Tony Salmons; Blue Streak by Todd McFarlane; Bucky by Ron Frenz; Captain Mar-Vell by Jim Starlin; Carrion by Bob Budiansky; Carter, Sharon by Sal Buscema; Century, Turner D. by Dwayne Turner; Champions of Xandar (Nova-Prime, Protector, Powerhouse, Comet and Crimebuster) by Mike Harris; Changeling by Bill Reinhold; Cheetah by Paul Ryan; Commander Kraken by Carl Potts; Count Nefaria by Whilce Portacio; Cyclone by Al Milgrom; Dakimh the Enchanter by Brent Anderson; Damien, Margo by Jim Mooney; Darkoth by Mike Witherby; Death Adder by John Bolton; Death-Stalker by Kevin Nowlan; Destiny I by Javier Saltares; DeWolff, Jean by Mark Texeira; Dorcas, Dr. Lemuel by Hector Collazo; Doctor Sun by Marc McLaurin; Dorma by John Buscema; Dracula by Bill Sienkiewicz; Drax the Destroyer by John Byrne; Eel I by Jim Lee; Egghead by Al Milgrom; Enforcer by Rudy Nebres; Executioner by Keith Pollard; Fafnir by Walt Simonson; Farouk, Amahl by Marc Siry; Firebrand by Steve Rude; Foolkiller I by Kevin Nowlan; Fury, Jacob by Keith Giffen; Gamora by Josef Rubinstein; Gargoyle I by Rodney Ramos; Ghaur by Brent Anderson; Grand Director by Fred Kida; Green Goblin I by Tom Morgan; Grim Reaper by Ian Akin; Guardian by John Byrne; Hammer and Anvil by Kevin Maguire; Hangman by Bill Sienkiewicz; Harker, Quincy by Tom Palmer; Harkness, Agatha by Lee Weeks; Hate-Monger I, III by John Byrne; Hobgoblin I by Ron Frenz; Hyperion II by Ron Wilson; Imperial Hydra by Ron Frenz; It, The Living Colossus by Al Milgrom; Jackal by Mark Pacella; Jarella by Sandy Plunkett; Jocasta by Kerry Gammill; Kangaroo by Mike Machlan; Kiber the Cruel by Bob Wiacek; Kid Colt by Larry Lieber; Korvac by Dennis Jensen; Letha by Brian Garvey; Lilith by Nestor Redondo; Living Monolith by Mike Harris; Lucifer by Sal Buscema; Malekith by Walt Simonson; Marauders by Rick Leonardi; Marvel Boy by Dave Cockrum; Mauler I by Bob Layton; Melter by Kerry Gammill; Midgard Serpent by Walt Simonson; Mimic by Ron Frenz; Miracle Man by Sandy Plunkett; Mirage I by José Marzán, Jr.; Miss America by Mary Wilshire; MODOK by Mike Zeck; Morlocks by Sal Buscema; Nebulon by Al Milgrom; Nighthawk I by Paul Ryan; Nighthawk II by Brett Breeding; Nuke by Bob Hall; Omega by Wayne Boring; Parker, Ben by Paul Ryan; Patriot by Josef Rubinstein; Phantom Eagle by Herb Trimpe; Phantom Rider I by Paul Becton; Pip the Troll by Kyle Baker; Porcupine by Mike Zeck; Professor Power by Kerry Gammill; Purple Man by Brian Bolland; Rawhide Kid by Dick Ayers; Red Guardian by Kieron Dwyer; Red Raven by Murphy Anderson; Red Skull by Mike Zeck; Ringer by Dumuria Rumph; Ross, General Thunderbolt by Murphy Anderson; Salem's Seven by June Brigman; Satana by Nestor Redondo; Savage Land Races by Ron Lim; Sawyer, General Sam by Ron Frenz; Scourge's Victims by Tom Morgan; Serpent Crown by Marc Siry and Kieron Dwyer; Snowbird by John Byrne; Solarr by Chris Jones; Sphinx by Paul Neary; Spirit of '76 by John Buscema; Spymaster by Mark Bright; Stacy, Gwen by John Romita, Sr.; Stane, Obadiah by Mark Bright; Stick by Bill Sienkiewicz; Storm, Franklin by Tom Morgan; Swordsman by Mike Zeck; Talbot, Major Glenn by Al Milgrom; Tarantula by Kieron Dwyer; Terrax by John Byrne; Thanos by Jim Starlin; Thumb, Tom by Paul Ryan; Thunderbird I by Dave Cockrum; Thunderbolt by Kerry Gammill; Titania I by Jerry Ordway; Toro by Sal Buscema; Torpedo by Bill Reinhold; Two-Gun Kid by John Severin; Union Jack I, II by John Byrne; Vamp by Joe Jusko; Vampires by Kevin Nowlan; Van Helsing, Rachel by Stan Drake; Van Lunt, Cornelius by Mike Machlan; Viper I by Mark Chiarello; Warlock, Adam by Jim Starlin; Whitemane, Aelfyre by Carl Potts; Whizzer by Dennis Jensen; Wraith by Ron Lim; Zodiac by Rob Liefeld; Zombie by Bob Hall; and Zuras by Dave Cockrum.

NOTE: Most of the profiles in the Deluxe Edition featured new art, but some of them had art that was taken from the previous series.

Bonus materials include: Pin-up by John Byrne and Josef Rubinstein; article excerpts from Marvel Age (1983) and its Annuals; parody profile for Forbush-Man; cover gallery for this series; cover gallery by Paul Ryan and Josef Rubinstein for Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe TPB (1986-1987 Marvel) #1-10; unedited cover art by Paul Ryan and Josef Rubinstein for Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe TPB (1986-1987 Marvel) #3; and original art by Paul Smith, Sal Buscema, George Pérez and Josef Rubinstein.

Cover price $150.00.

Mash-Up Cover Featuring Hawkeye, Ghost Rider, Daredevil, Falcon, Captain Marvel II, and Jean Grey

1st printing. Collects material from The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition (1990-1993) #1-36 (A-L profiles). Written and Researched by Mark Gruenwald, Glenn Herdling, Len Kaminski, Peter Sanderson, Murray Ward, and Jamie Tost. Art by Keith Pollard, Darren Auck, Kieron Dwyer, Manny Galan, Steve Geiger, Don Heck, Rik Levins, Scott McDaniel, Al Milgrom, Paul Neary, Michael Netzer, George Perez, Paul Ryan, Javier Saltares, Bill Wylie, and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Barry Kitson, Rik Levins, Al Milgrom, Scott McDaniel, Javier Saltares, Joe Rubenstein, and Andy Yanchus. Amid the comics boom of the 1990s, THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE evolved to meet the collector frenzy - reinvented and presented as shrink-wrapped packs of looseleaf cards, hole-punched to be assembled in dedicated binders (sold separately)! Now, at long last, these fact-filled profiles are collected in Omnibus format - and to save you the work, we've put them in alphabetical order! This inaugural volume presents the first half of the Marvel Universe as it stood in 1991-1993, from the Abomination to Lyja the Lazerfist - and the legions of heroes, villains and teams in between! Featuring front, back and side views of all your favorite characters, many making their OHOTMU debuts - including icons of the era Deadpool and Cable! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 888 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $100.00.

Avengers Cover by George Perez

1st printing. Collects material from The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition (1990-1993) #1-36 (A-L profiles). Written and Researched by Mark Gruenwald, Glenn Herdling, Len Kaminski, Peter Sanderson, Murray Ward, and Jamie Tost. Art by Keith Pollard, Darren Auck, Kieron Dwyer, Manny Galan, Steve Geiger, Don Heck, Rik Levins, Scott McDaniel, Al Milgrom, Paul Neary, Michael Netzer, George Perez, Paul Ryan, Javier Saltares, Bill Wylie, and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by George Perez and Andy Yanchus. Amid the comics boom of the 1990s, THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE evolved to meet the collector frenzy - reinvented and presented as shrink-wrapped packs of looseleaf cards, hole-punched to be assembled in dedicated binders (sold separately)! Now, at long last, these fact-filled profiles are collected in Omnibus format - and to save you the work, we've put them in alphabetical order! This inaugural volume presents the first half of the Marvel Universe as it stood in 1991-1993, from the Abomination to Lyja the Lazerfist - and the legions of heroes, villains and teams in between! Featuring front, back and side views of all your favorite characters, many making their OHOTMU debuts - including icons of the era Deadpool and Cable! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 888 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $100.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Abomination to Circus of Crime!"

Written by Mark Gruenwald and Peter Sanderson. Cover by Paul Ryan.

This is the original encyclopedia series to the Marvel Universe. Volume 1 collects detailed dossiers on Abomination to Circus of Crime.

Featuring the art of John Byrne, Dave Cockrum, Ron Wilson, John Buscema, Kerry Gammill, Jerry Ordway, Paul Smith, Walt Simonson, Mike Zeck, Bob Layton, Ron Frenz, Keith Pollard, Bill Sienkiewicz, John Romita, Jr., Steve Ditko, Al Milgrom, and many more.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Abomination to Circus of Crime!"

Written by Mark Gruenwald and Peter Sanderson. Cover by Paul Ryan.

This is the original encyclopedia series to the Marvel Universe. Volume 1 collects detailed dossiers on Abomination to Circus of Crime.

Featuring the art of John Byrne, Dave Cockrum, Ron Wilson, John Buscema, Kerry Gammill, Jerry Ordway, Paul Smith, Walt Simonson, Mike Zeck, Bob Layton, Ron Frenz, Keith Pollard, Bill Sienkiewicz, John Romita, Jr., Steve Ditko, Al Milgrom, and many more.

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1st printing. Collects Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89 (1989 Marvel) #1-8.

Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein.

Party like it's 1989 with the third volume of the legendary OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE!

The '89 update followed in the footsteps of the definitive Deluxe Edition, bringing fans up to speed on the fast-moving world of mighty Marvel! Featuring major revisions covering seismic changes to iconic characters including Vision, Iron Man, the Hulk, Archangel and the original Human Torch! All-new favorites make their Handbook debuts, including deadly villains like Apocalypse, Mister Sinister and Venom! And some of herodom's best supporting casts join the fun - from Aunt May to Power Pack's parents!

Every page is loaded with the fact-filled origins, in-depth bios and vital statistics you crave! Plus: an extensive collection of profiles, schematics and updates originally published outside the Handbooks!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 528 pages, full color. Rated T

Credits: Written by Peter Sanderson, Glenn Herdling, Len Kaminski, Marcus McLaurin, David Wohl, Dwight Jon Zimmerman, Eliot R. Brown, Mark Gruenwald & Co. Inks/Embellishments by Josef Rubinstein, James Brock, Sal Buscema, Gavin Curtis, Butch Guice, Rodney Ramos, P. Craig Russell, Walter Simonson & Co. Technical Illustrations by Eliot R. Brown. Art Enhancements by Chris Ivy, Marc Siry, Ronn Stern, Rob Tokar, James Fry & Phil Lord. Covers for Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89 (1989 Marvel) #1-8 by Ron Frenz & Josef Rubinstein. Character and penciler listing for Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89 (1989 Marvel) #1-8: Adversary by Marc Silvestri; Alliance of Evil by James Brock; Marlene Alraune by Sal Velluto; Ammo by John Romita, Jr.; Ani-Mator by Bret Blevins; Apocalypse by Walter Simonson and Rob Liefeld; Apocalypse's Horsemen by Walter Simonson; Arcanna by Paul Ryan; Archangel by Walter Simonson and Rob Liefeld; Arclight by Gavin Curtis; Ariel by Colleen Doran; Vance Astro by Ron Wilson; Astronomer by Ron Lim; Betty Ross Banner by Jeff Purves; Battlestar by Kieron Dwyer; Beyonders by...no one; Bird-Brain by Bret Blevins; Black Fox by Todd McFarlane; Blade by Tom Palmer; Blizzard II by Bob Layton; Bloodscream by Al Milgrom; Boom Boom by Jon Bogdanove; Box IV by Jim Lee; Bullet by John Romita, Jr.; Bullseye by John Romita, Jr.; Bushman by Sal Velluto; Bushwacker by Rick Leonardi; Byrrah by Rich Buckler; Bethany Cabe by Mark Bright; Captain Britain by Alan Davis; Cat by Mike Manley; Cat People by Rodney Ramos; Chameleon by Todd McFarlane; Champion of the Universe by Ron Wilson; Chance I by Bob Budiansky; Chance II by Colleen Doran; Chemistro by James Brock; Lila Cheney by Jackson Guice; Rusty Collins by Jon Bogdanove; Comet Man by Kelley Jones; Commission by Kieron Dwyer; Val Cooper by Kieron Dwyer; Crazy Gang by Ron Lim; Jacqueline Falsworth Crichton by Evan Dorkin; Crimson Commando by Marc Siry; Damage Control by Ernie Colon; Darkhold by Jackson Guice and Mike Harris; Laura Dean by Jim Lee; Defenders/Dragon Circle by Ron Frenz; Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine by Paul Neary; Demolition-Man by Kieron Dwyer; Destroyer I by Sal Buscema; Devil Dinosaur by Colleen Doran; Doctor Bong by John Byrne; Doctor Doom II by Keith Pollard; Doctor Spectrum by Paul Ryan; Dominus by Al Milgrom; Dominus' Minions by Al Milgrom; Dragon of the Moon by Steve Buccellato; Frank Drake by James Brock; Dreaming Celestial by Mike Harris; Dreamqueen by Jim Lee; Dum Dum Dugan by Paul Neary; Earth Force by Ron Frenz; Ecstasy by Mike Vosburg; Eon by Mark Gruenwald; Excalibur by Alan Davis; Fallen angels by Colleen Doran; Fasaud by Keith Pollard; Fin Fang Foom by Walter Simonson; Force by Bob Layton; Foreigner by Sal Buscema; Jane Foster-Kincaid by Don Heck; Four Freedoms Plaza by Eliot Brown; Frightful Four by Keith Pollard; Garokk (or Garrokk) the Petrified Man by Kevin Maguire; Gateway by Marc Silvestri; Genosha by Marc Silvestri; Ghost by Bob Layton; Giants of Jotunheim by Javier Saltares; Goblyn by Jim Lee; Gomi by Colleen Doran; Gosamyr by Bret Blevins; Great Beasts by Rodney Ramos; Griffin by Geoff Senior; Grog the God-Slayer by Ron Frenz; Growing Man by Rich Buckler; Halflife by Scott Williams; Hammerhead by Alex Saviuk; Harpoon by Geoff Senior; Headlok by Joe Jusko; Headmen by John Byrne; Hobgoblin II by Todd McFarlane and Tom Morgan; Cameron Hodge by Javier Saltares; Phineas T. Horton by John Byrne; Hulk by Todd McFarlane and Steve Geiger; Human Torch I by Jack Abel; Hyperion by Paul Ryan; Infectia by Walter Simonson (pencils and inks); Iron Fist by Dave Cockrum; Iron Man by Bob Layton; Jade Dragon by Vince Mielcarek; Edwin Jarvis by Marc McLaurin; Gabe Jones by Keith Pollard; Jubilee by Jim Fern; Kala by Marc Siry; Kaluu by Jackson Guice (pencils and inks); Killraven by P. Craig Russell (pencils and inks); Killraven's Freemen by Gavin Curtis (pencils and inks); Kubik by Mike Harris; K'un-L'un by Eliot Brown; Leech by Rob Liefeld; Betty Brant Leeds by Sal Buscema (pencils and inks); Left-Winger by Kieron Dwyer; Leir by Ron Frenz; Carlos Lobo by Sal Buscema (pencils and inks); Living Mummy by Kerry Gammill; Willie Lumpkin by Richard Howell; Al Mackenzie by Keith Pollard; Moira MacTaggart by Rodney Ramos (pencils and inks); Madame Hydra by Paul Neary; Madame Web by John Romita, Jr.; Artie Maddicks by Rob Liefeld; Madripoor by Mike Harris; Maison Alpha by Marc McLaurin; Manikin by James Brock (pencils and inks); Marauders by Marc Silvestri; Louise Mason by John Byrne; Master Menace by Paul Ryan; Master Mold by Walter Simonson; Max (Comet Man) by Kelly P. Corvese; Meggan by Alan Davis; Mister Jip by Bret Blevins; Mister Sinister by Marc Silvestri; Molten Man by Erik Larsen; Mongoose by Ron Frenz; Moon Boy by Colleen Doran; Naga by Mark Bagley; Nanny by Walter Simonson; N'astirh by Ron Wilson; Foggy Nelson by Gregory Wood; Kate Neville by Keith Pollard; Night Shift by Mike Harris & Co.; Dakota North by Marc McLauren; Numinus by Jon Bogdanove; Orphan-Maker by Walter Simonson; Harry Osborn by Erik Larsen; Karen Page by Ron Wilson; May Parker by Mike Harris; Peregrine by Don Heck; Persuasion by Ron Lim; Alexander Goodwin Pierce by Keith Pollard; Plasma by Rich Buckler; Poison by Kelly P. Corvese; Dr. James Power by Ron Wilson; Margaret Power by Ron Wilson; Power Princess by Paul Ryan; Prowler by Erik Larsen; Psylocke by Mike Harris; Quantum by Paul Ryan; Quicksand by Ron Frenz; Razorback by John Byrne; Reavers by Marc Silvestri; Red Ghost's Super Apes by John Byrne; Red Skull by John Byrne; Red Wolf II by Javier Saltares; Rictor by Bret Blevins; Right by Bret Blevins; Right-Winger by Kieron Dwyer; Rintrah by Jackson Guice; Joe Robertson by Sal Buscema; Rocket Racer by Sal Buscema; Roma by Alan Davis; Roughouse by John Buscema; Runner by Marshall Rogers; Satannish by Jackson Guice; Saturnyne by Alan Davis; Savage Land by Eliot Brown; Scalphunter by Marc Silvestri; Scarlet Centurion by Paul Ryan; Scrambler by Marc Silvestri; Amanda Sefton by June Brigman; Serpent Society by Kieron Dwyer; Set by Mark Bagley; Seth by Ron Frenz; Shadowmasters by Dan Lawlis; Shalla-Bal by Ron Lim; SHIELD II by Keith Pollard; Silver by John Calimee; Sisters of Sin by Al Milgrom; Skids by Jon Bogdanove; Slug by Cindy Martin; Solo by Erik Larsen; Speedball by Steve Ditko; Spellbinder by Marc Siry; Spyder by Bret Blevins; Alicia Masters Storm by Paul Ryan; Sundragon by James Brock; Sunstroke by Al Milgrom; Super Sabre by Jackson Guice; Supreme Soviets by Kieron Dwyer; Swarm by John Byrne; S'ym by Bret Blevins; Tarantula II by Erik Larsen; Black Jack Tarr by David Day; Technet by Alan Davis; Tess-One by Paul Ryan; Flash Thompson by Sal Buscema; Tombstone by Sal Buscema; Topaz by Jackson Guice; Trader by Ron Lim; Trick Shot by Al Milgrom; Tyger Tiger by Marcus McLaurin; Typhoid Mary by John Romita, Jr.; Tyrak by Paul Ryan; U-Man by Rich Buckler; Ben Urich by John Romita, Jr.; U.S. Agent by Kieron Dwyer; Utgard-Loki by Sal Buscema; Vagabond by Gavin Curtis; Venom by Erik Larsen; Vertigo by Marc Silvestri; Vishanti by Mike Mignola; Vision by John Byrne; Warwolves by Alan Davis; Watchdogs by Kieron Dwyer; Mary Jane Watson-Parker by Erik Larsen; Whiteout by Marc Silvestri; Whizzer II by Paul Ryan; Widget by Alan Davis; Wildboys by John Romita, Jr.; Wiz Kid by Jon Bogdanove; Wolfpack by Ron Wilson; Wong by Mike Mignola; Worm by Marc Silvestri; Xemnu the Titan by John Byrne; X-Factor Ship by Paul Smith; X-Terminators by Jon Bogdanove; Mariko Yashida by Al Milgrom; Young Gods by Tom Sutton; Yukio by Al Milgrom; Zaladane by Marc Silvestri; and Madelyne Pryor (deceased) by Marc Silvestri. Profiles published outside of the Handbooks, 1986-1994: Edwin Jarvis, Power Broker, Avengers, Avengers Support Staff, Damage Control, Headmen, Zodiac, Avengers Mansion, Avengers Park, Captain America's Brooklyn Heights Headquarters, Four Freedoms Plaza, Punisher's Warehouse, Stark Enterprises, X-Mansion, Captain America's Jet Freedom's Flight, Captain America's Shield, Icarus, Punisher's Battle Van, Stajammer, and X-Men Blackbird. Official Handbook of the New Universe, 1988: Antibody, Babel, Blur, Thomas Boyd, Andrew Chaser, Kenneth Connell, Dehman Doosha, Lindsey Falmon, Friction, Glitter, Anastasia Inyushin, Tyrone Jessup, Justice, Kathy Ling, Mastodon, Mutator, Pit Bull, Playback, Potiphar, Rodstvow, Scuzz, Seraph, Shvowtnoeh, Sillatochca, Skybreaker, Wayne Tucker, Twilight, Clinic Personnel and Patients, PITT/Pittsburgh, Clinic/Institute for Paranormal Research, and Paranormal Training Annex. Updated profiles from Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe TPB (1986-1987 Marvel): Angel, Beast, Cyclops, Hawkeye, Hellcat, Hellstorm, Iron Man, Iron Man II, Masters of Evil, Nomad, Phantom Rider, Dr. Henry Pym, Red Ronin, Wonder Man, and X-Factor. 542 pages. Cover price $75.00.

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1st printing. Collects Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89 (1989 Marvel) #1-8.

Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein.

Party like it's 1989 with the third volume of the legendary OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE!

The '89 update followed in the footsteps of the definitive Deluxe Edition, bringing fans up to speed on the fast-moving world of mighty Marvel! Featuring major revisions covering seismic changes to iconic characters including Vision, Iron Man, the Hulk, Archangel and the original Human Torch! All-new favorites make their Handbook debuts, including deadly villains like Apocalypse, Mister Sinister and Venom! And some of herodom's best supporting casts join the fun - from Aunt May to Power Pack's parents!

Every page is loaded with the fact-filled origins, in-depth bios and vital statistics you crave! Plus: an extensive collection of profiles, schematics and updates originally published outside the Handbooks!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 528 pages, full color. Rated T

Credits: Written by Peter Sanderson, Glenn Herdling, Len Kaminski, Marcus McLaurin, David Wohl, Dwight Jon Zimmerman, Eliot R. Brown, Mark Gruenwald & Co. Inks/Embellishments by Josef Rubinstein, James Brock, Sal Buscema, Gavin Curtis, Butch Guice, Rodney Ramos, P. Craig Russell, Walter Simonson & Co. Technical Illustrations by Eliot R. Brown. Art Enhancements by Chris Ivy, Marc Siry, Ronn Stern, Rob Tokar, James Fry & Phil Lord. Covers for Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89 (1989 Marvel) #1-8 by Ron Frenz & Josef Rubinstein. Character and penciler listing for Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89 (1989 Marvel) #1-8: Adversary by Marc Silvestri; Alliance of Evil by James Brock; Marlene Alraune by Sal Velluto; Ammo by John Romita, Jr.; Ani-Mator by Bret Blevins; Apocalypse by Walter Simonson and Rob Liefeld; Apocalypse's Horsemen by Walter Simonson; Arcanna by Paul Ryan; Archangel by Walter Simonson and Rob Liefeld; Arclight by Gavin Curtis; Ariel by Colleen Doran; Vance Astro by Ron Wilson; Astronomer by Ron Lim; Betty Ross Banner by Jeff Purves; Battlestar by Kieron Dwyer; Beyonders by...no one; Bird-Brain by Bret Blevins; Black Fox by Todd McFarlane; Blade by Tom Palmer; Blizzard II by Bob Layton; Bloodscream by Al Milgrom; Boom Boom by Jon Bogdanove; Box IV by Jim Lee; Bullet by John Romita, Jr.; Bullseye by John Romita, Jr.; Bushman by Sal Velluto; Bushwacker by Rick Leonardi; Byrrah by Rich Buckler; Bethany Cabe by Mark Bright; Captain Britain by Alan Davis; Cat by Mike Manley; Cat People by Rodney Ramos; Chameleon by Todd McFarlane; Champion of the Universe by Ron Wilson; Chance I by Bob Budiansky; Chance II by Colleen Doran; Chemistro by James Brock; Lila Cheney by Jackson Guice; Rusty Collins by Jon Bogdanove; Comet Man by Kelley Jones; Commission by Kieron Dwyer; Val Cooper by Kieron Dwyer; Crazy Gang by Ron Lim; Jacqueline Falsworth Crichton by Evan Dorkin; Crimson Commando by Marc Siry; Damage Control by Ernie Colon; Darkhold by Jackson Guice and Mike Harris; Laura Dean by Jim Lee; Defenders/Dragon Circle by Ron Frenz; Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine by Paul Neary; Demolition-Man by Kieron Dwyer; Destroyer I by Sal Buscema; Devil Dinosaur by Colleen Doran; Doctor Bong by John Byrne; Doctor Doom II by Keith Pollard; Doctor Spectrum by Paul Ryan; Dominus by Al Milgrom; Dominus' Minions by Al Milgrom; Dragon of the Moon by Steve Buccellato; Frank Drake by James Brock; Dreaming Celestial by Mike Harris; Dreamqueen by Jim Lee; Dum Dum Dugan by Paul Neary; Earth Force by Ron Frenz; Ecstasy by Mike Vosburg; Eon by Mark Gruenwald; Excalibur by Alan Davis; Fallen angels by Colleen Doran; Fasaud by Keith Pollard; Fin Fang Foom by Walter Simonson; Force by Bob Layton; Foreigner by Sal Buscema; Jane Foster-Kincaid by Don Heck; Four Freedoms Plaza by Eliot Brown; Frightful Four by Keith Pollard; Garokk (or Garrokk) the Petrified Man by Kevin Maguire; Gateway by Marc Silvestri; Genosha by Marc Silvestri; Ghost by Bob Layton; Giants of Jotunheim by Javier Saltares; Goblyn by Jim Lee; Gomi by Colleen Doran; Gosamyr by Bret Blevins; Great Beasts by Rodney Ramos; Griffin by Geoff Senior; Grog the God-Slayer by Ron Frenz; Growing Man by Rich Buckler; Halflife by Scott Williams; Hammerhead by Alex Saviuk; Harpoon by Geoff Senior; Headlok by Joe Jusko; Headmen by John Byrne; Hobgoblin II by Todd McFarlane and Tom Morgan; Cameron Hodge by Javier Saltares; Phineas T. Horton by John Byrne; Hulk by Todd McFarlane and Steve Geiger; Human Torch I by Jack Abel; Hyperion by Paul Ryan; Infectia by Walter Simonson (pencils and inks); Iron Fist by Dave Cockrum; Iron Man by Bob Layton; Jade Dragon by Vince Mielcarek; Edwin Jarvis by Marc McLaurin; Gabe Jones by Keith Pollard; Jubilee by Jim Fern; Kala by Marc Siry; Kaluu by Jackson Guice (pencils and inks); Killraven by P. Craig Russell (pencils and inks); Killraven's Freemen by Gavin Curtis (pencils and inks); Kubik by Mike Harris; K'un-L'un by Eliot Brown; Leech by Rob Liefeld; Betty Brant Leeds by Sal Buscema (pencils and inks); Left-Winger by Kieron Dwyer; Leir by Ron Frenz; Carlos Lobo by Sal Buscema (pencils and inks); Living Mummy by Kerry Gammill; Willie Lumpkin by Richard Howell; Al Mackenzie by Keith Pollard; Moira MacTaggart by Rodney Ramos (pencils and inks); Madame Hydra by Paul Neary; Madame Web by John Romita, Jr.; Artie Maddicks by Rob Liefeld; Madripoor by Mike Harris; Maison Alpha by Marc McLaurin; Manikin by James Brock (pencils and inks); Marauders by Marc Silvestri; Louise Mason by John Byrne; Master Menace by Paul Ryan; Master Mold by Walter Simonson; Max (Comet Man) by Kelly P. Corvese; Meggan by Alan Davis; Mister Jip by Bret Blevins; Mister Sinister by Marc Silvestri; Molten Man by Erik Larsen; Mongoose by Ron Frenz; Moon Boy by Colleen Doran; Naga by Mark Bagley; Nanny by Walter Simonson; N'astirh by Ron Wilson; Foggy Nelson by Gregory Wood; Kate Neville by Keith Pollard; Night Shift by Mike Harris & Co.; Dakota North by Marc McLauren; Numinus by Jon Bogdanove; Orphan-Maker by Walter Simonson; Harry Osborn by Erik Larsen; Karen Page by Ron Wilson; May Parker by Mike Harris; Peregrine by Don Heck; Persuasion by Ron Lim; Alexander Goodwin Pierce by Keith Pollard; Plasma by Rich Buckler; Poison by Kelly P. Corvese; Dr. James Power by Ron Wilson; Margaret Power by Ron Wilson; Power Princess by Paul Ryan; Prowler by Erik Larsen; Psylocke by Mike Harris; Quantum by Paul Ryan; Quicksand by Ron Frenz; Razorback by John Byrne; Reavers by Marc Silvestri; Red Ghost's Super Apes by John Byrne; Red Skull by John Byrne; Red Wolf II by Javier Saltares; Rictor by Bret Blevins; Right by Bret Blevins; Right-Winger by Kieron Dwyer; Rintrah by Jackson Guice; Joe Robertson by Sal Buscema; Rocket Racer by Sal Buscema; Roma by Alan Davis; Roughouse by John Buscema; Runner by Marshall Rogers; Satannish by Jackson Guice; Saturnyne by Alan Davis; Savage Land by Eliot Brown; Scalphunter by Marc Silvestri; Scarlet Centurion by Paul Ryan; Scrambler by Marc Silvestri; Amanda Sefton by June Brigman; Serpent Society by Kieron Dwyer; Set by Mark Bagley; Seth by Ron Frenz; Shadowmasters by Dan Lawlis; Shalla-Bal by Ron Lim; SHIELD II by Keith Pollard; Silver by John Calimee; Sisters of Sin by Al Milgrom; Skids by Jon Bogdanove; Slug by Cindy Martin; Solo by Erik Larsen; Speedball by Steve Ditko; Spellbinder by Marc Siry; Spyder by Bret Blevins; Alicia Masters Storm by Paul Ryan; Sundragon by James Brock; Sunstroke by Al Milgrom; Super Sabre by Jackson Guice; Supreme Soviets by Kieron Dwyer; Swarm by John Byrne; S'ym by Bret Blevins; Tarantula II by Erik Larsen; Black Jack Tarr by David Day; Technet by Alan Davis; Tess-One by Paul Ryan; Flash Thompson by Sal Buscema; Tombstone by Sal Buscema; Topaz by Jackson Guice; Trader by Ron Lim; Trick Shot by Al Milgrom; Tyger Tiger by Marcus McLaurin; Typhoid Mary by John Romita, Jr.; Tyrak by Paul Ryan; U-Man by Rich Buckler; Ben Urich by John Romita, Jr.; U.S. Agent by Kieron Dwyer; Utgard-Loki by Sal Buscema; Vagabond by Gavin Curtis; Venom by Erik Larsen; Vertigo by Marc Silvestri; Vishanti by Mike Mignola; Vision by John Byrne; Warwolves by Alan Davis; Watchdogs by Kieron Dwyer; Mary Jane Watson-Parker by Erik Larsen; Whiteout by Marc Silvestri; Whizzer II by Paul Ryan; Widget by Alan Davis; Wildboys by John Romita, Jr.; Wiz Kid by Jon Bogdanove; Wolfpack by Ron Wilson; Wong by Mike Mignola; Worm by Marc Silvestri; Xemnu the Titan by John Byrne; X-Factor Ship by Paul Smith; X-Terminators by Jon Bogdanove; Mariko Yashida by Al Milgrom; Young Gods by Tom Sutton; Yukio by Al Milgrom; Zaladane by Marc Silvestri; and Madelyne Pryor (deceased) by Marc Silvestri. Profiles published outside of the Handbooks, 1986-1994: Edwin Jarvis, Power Broker, Avengers, Avengers Support Staff, Damage Control, Headmen, Zodiac, Avengers Mansion, Avengers Park, Captain America's Brooklyn Heights Headquarters, Four Freedoms Plaza, Punisher's Warehouse, Stark Enterprises, X-Mansion, Captain America's Jet Freedom's Flight, Captain America's Shield, Icarus, Punisher's Battle Van, Stajammer, and X-Men Blackbird. Official Handbook of the New Universe, 1988: Antibody, Babel, Blur, Thomas Boyd, Andrew Chaser, Kenneth Connell, Dehman Doosha, Lindsey Falmon, Friction, Glitter, Anastasia Inyushin, Tyrone Jessup, Justice, Kathy Ling, Mastodon, Mutator, Pit Bull, Playback, Potiphar, Rodstvow, Scuzz, Seraph, Shvowtnoeh, Sillatochca, Skybreaker, Wayne Tucker, Twilight, Clinic Personnel and Patients, PITT/Pittsburgh, Clinic/Institute for Paranormal Research, and Paranormal Training Annex. Updated profiles from Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe TPB (1986-1987 Marvel): Angel, Beast, Cyclops, Hawkeye, Hellcat, Hellstorm, Iron Man, Iron Man II, Masters of Evil, Nomad, Phantom Rider, Dr. Henry Pym, Red Ronin, Wonder Man, and X-Factor. 542 pages Cover price $75.00.

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"The Official Handbook of the Ultimate Marvel Universe 2005: The Ultimates & The X-Men" Written by STUART VANDAL, SEAN MCQUAID, RONALD BYRD & CHRIS BIGGS Cover by MARK BAGLEY & MORRY HOLLOWELL The Official Handbook gets the Ultimate treatment! This volume contains in-depth bios on the Ultimates and the Ultimate X-Men, and all their friends and foes! Plus: An all-new cover by ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN artist Mark Bagley, digitally painted by Morry Hollowell. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by CHRIS BUCHNER, RONALD BYRD, RUSS CHAPPELL, MICHAEL HOSKIN, JACOB ROUGEMONT, AL SJOERDSMA, ROBERT J. SODARO, STUART VANDAL, KEVIN WASSER & JEPH YORK The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages to we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #1), Thor (from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #83), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #100 and 1941's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #1). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! Cover price $3.99.

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The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages as we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #40), Thor (from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #110), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #129 and 1941's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #6). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by PAUL BOURCIER, CHRIS BUCHNER, RONALD BYRD, RUSS CHAPPELL, MICHAEL HOSKIN, DARON JENSEN, SEAN MCQUAID, JACOB ROUGEMONT, AL SJOERDSMA, ROBERT J. SODARO, STUART VANDAL & KEVIN WASSER The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages as we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #80), Thor (from THOR #145), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #159 and 1942's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #10). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by PAUL BOURCIER, CHRIS BUCHNER, RONALD BYRD, RUSS CHAPPELL, MICHAEL HOSKIN, DARON JENSEN, SEAN MCQUAID, JACOB ROUGEMONT, AL SJOERDSMA, ROBERT J. SODARO, STUART VANDAL & KEVIN WASSER The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages as we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #117), Thor (from THOR #192), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #187 and 1942's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #14). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Written by VARIOUS. The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages as we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #147), Thor (from THOR #238), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #217 and 1942's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #18). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Written by VARIOUS. The chronicle of the Marvel Universe continues as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages as we continue our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #219), Thor (from THOR #314), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #274 and 1943's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #27). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next!64 PGS. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by VARIOUS. The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages to we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #300), Thor (from THOR #398), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #332 and 1941's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #31). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

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Written by VARIOUS The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages to we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #345), Thor (from THOR #460), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #387 and 1941's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #32). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

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Written by VARIOUS. Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages as the chronicle of the Marvel Universe continues its coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS ANNUAL #21 and AVENGERS #348), Thor (from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY # -1 and JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #511), and Captain America (from CAPTAIN AMERICA ANNUAL #10, CAPTAIN AMERICA #387 and 1944's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #35). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as we provide synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips - introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within with vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

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Written by VARIOUS. Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages as the chronicle of the Marvel Universe continues its coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS ANNUAL #22 and AVENGERS #367), Thor (from 2002's THOR #50), and Captain America (from CAPTAIN AMERICA #415 and 1944's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #37). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as we provide synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips - introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within with vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

Written by VARIOUS. Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages as the chronicle of the Marvel Universe continues its coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #396) and Captain America (from 1996's CAPTAIN AMERICA #2 and 1944's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #39). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as we provide synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips - introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within with vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

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Written by VARIOUS. The chronicle of the Marvel Universe continues its coverage of the Avengers (from 1998's AVENGERS #11) and Captain America (from both 2004's CAPTAIN AMERICA #28 and 1944's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #42). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as we provide synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips - introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within with vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

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Written by VARIOUS. The chronicle of the Marvel Universe concludes its coverage of the Avengers (from 2001's AVENGERS #37). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as we provide synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips - introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within with vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 1 thru 23. Each issue reviewed in the index has a full-page summary and a full-page reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Murray Ward, Mark Gruenwald, and Peter Sanderson. Cover by Al Milgrom. The wraparound cover portrays the first ten Avengers. The Hulk, Thor, Wasp, and Hank Pym (as both Giant-Man and Ant-Man) are depicted on the back cover. Splash page art by Al Milgrom. The last page provides a chronology and calendar of the Avengers' first year of existence. The back inside cover describes the plan and purpose for the Marvel Index series. Square bound binding. (Note: There are seven issues in the 1987 Avengers Index.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 24 thru 45 and Annual 1. Each issue reviewed in the index has a full-page summary and a full-page reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Dennis Mallonee, Murray Ward, Mark Gruenwald, and Peter Sanderson. Cover by Mark Texeira. The wraparound cover depicts seven Avengers going into battle against the villains from the issues indexed including Attuma, Doctor Doom, Dragon Man, the Red Guardian, the Sub-Mariner and others. Splash page art by Mark Texeira. The last page contains minor corrections for the previous issue and additional notes from the index compiler. The back inside cover describes the plan and purpose for the Marvel Index series. Square bound binding. (Note: The inside front cover states that issue 46 is also indexed in this issue, but it is actually covered in the next issue.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 46 thru 66, Annual 2, and Marvel Super Heroes 17. Each issue reviewed in the index has a full-page summary and a full-page reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Ron Bialkowski, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Carol Klutey, Dennis Mallonee, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover pencils by Ron Frenz. Cover inks by Al Milgrom. The wraparound cover shows eight Avengers plus the Black Panther battling Ymir, Surtur, Magneto, the Grim Reaper, the Masters of Evil, and Ultron. The cover is similar to the cover of Avengers 61. Splash page art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. The splash page depicts Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch on the run from Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. The last page contains a special chronology for Ultron-5. The back inside cover continues two lengthy issue summaries. Square bound binding. (Note: Marvel Super Heroes 17 features the Black Knight and his discovery of the ebony blade.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 67 thru 87, Annuals 3 thru 5, and Ka-zar Quarterly 1. Each issue reviewed in the index has a full-page summary and a full-page reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Ron Bialkowski, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Carol Klutey, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Cover inks by Al Milgrom. The wraparound cover portrays the classic bronze age Avengers lineup ready to battle a host of villains including Arkon, Kang the Conqueror, Red Wolf, Scorpio, the Squadron Sinister, and more! Splash page art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. The last page continues three lengthy issue summaries. The back inside cover describes the plan and purpose for the Marvel Index series. Square bound binding. (Note: Ka-zar Quarterly 1 features an original Hercules story with the Avengers appearing also.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 88 thru 108 and Kree-Skrull War starring the Avengers 1 & 2. Each issue reviewed in the index has a full-page summary and a full-page reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Ron Bialkowski, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Carol Klutey, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover pencils by Tom Grindberg. Cover inks by Tom Morgan. The wraparound cover depicts a scene from the famous Kree-Skrull War. Captain Marvel, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch are shown on the back cover. Splash page art by Tom Morgan and Jose Marzan. Both the last page and the back inside cover continue several lengthy issue summaries. Square bound binding. (Note: Kree-Skrull War 1 & 2 reprints Avengers 93 thru 97.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 109 thru 126, Defenders 8 thru 11, and Giant-Size Avengers 1. Each issue reviewed in the index has a full-page summary and a full-page reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Ron Bialkowski, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Carol Klutey, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover pencils by Jim Valentino. Cover inks by Tom Morgan. The wraparound cover illustrates the Steve Englehart-era Avengers surrounded by their familiar foes including the Collector, Dormammu, Kang, Loki, Magneto, Thanos, and the Zodiac. Splash page art by Jim Valentino and Tom Morgan. The splash page depicts the Avengers paying tribute to the fallen Swordsman. Both the last page and the back inside cover continue several lengthy issue summaries. Square bound binding. 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 127 thru 145 and Giant-Size Avengers 2 thru 5. Each issue reviewed in the index has a full-page summary and a full-page reprint of the original cover. Index contributors and consultants include George Olshevsky, Ron Bialkowski, Peter Garcia, Chuck Huber, Carol Klutey, Dennis Mallonee, Lou Mougin, Murray Ward, and Mark Gruenwald. Cover pencils and inks by Bob Layton. The wraparound cover shows the Avengers in battle against Kang the Conqueror and the Squadron Supreme. Splash page art by Bob Layton. The splash page highlights the origin of the Vision. Both the last page and the back inside cover continue several lengthy issue summaries. Square bound binding. (Note: This is the final issue of the index.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 1 thru 60 and Annuals 1 & 2. Each issue reviewed in the index has a half-page summary and reprint of the original cover. Index reviewers and contributors include Mark Gruenwald, George Olshevsky, Peter Sanderson, and Murray Ward. Cover by Ray Lago. The wraparound cover portrays the silver age Avengers including the original five and Rick Jones. Also depicted on the cover are long-time villains such as Baron Zemo, Kang, Loki, and Ultron. The front inside cover contains an essay from Murray Ward describing the format of the index. The back inside cover features a character cross-index by Ronald Bialkowski. (Notes: This is the second Avengers Index published by Marvel. The first one was published in 1987 in square bound binding, but only covered up to issue 145. There are six issues in the 1994 Avengers Index.) 32 pages Cover price $1.95.

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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 61 thru 122 and Annuals 3 thru 5. Each issue reviewed in the index has a half-page summary and reprint of the original cover. Index reviewers and contributors include Timothy Adams, Peter Garcia, Doug Highsmith, Chuck Huber, and Murray Ward. Cover by Stuart Immonen and Wade Von Grawbadger. The wraparound cover features a montage of favorite avengers and their classic foes including Kang, Magneto, and Ultron. Both the front and back inside covers continue the character cross-index by Ronald Bialkowski. 32 pages Cover price $1.95.

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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 123 thru 176, Giant-Size Avengers 1 thru 5, and Annuals 6 & 7. Each issue reviewed in the index has a half-page summary and reprint of the original cover. Index reviewers and contributors include Timothy Stroup, Mike Tiefenbacher, John Wells, and Murray Ward. Cover by Darick Robertson and Andrew Pepoy. The wraparound cover depicts the nine Avengers that battled Kang the Conqueror and the Squadron Supreme in issues 141 thru 148. Both the front and back inside covers continue the character cross-index by Ronald Bialkowski. 32 pages Cover price $1.95.

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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 177 thru 230 and Annuals 8 thru 11. Each issue reviewed in the index has a half-page summary and reprint of the original cover. Index reviewers and contributors include Ronald Bialkowski, Laura Ward, and Murray Ward. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Dan Panosian. The wraparound cover portrays the Avengers and their adversaries (from the issues indexed inside) including Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Jocasta, Ms. Marvel, the Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wonder Man, Drax the Destroyer, the Grey Gargoyle, Red Ronin, and the Taskmaster. The front and back inside covers continue and conclude, respectively, the character cross-index by Ronald Bialkowski. 32 pages Cover price $1.95.

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This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 231 thru 285 and Annuals 12 thru 16. Each issue reviewed in the index has a half-page summary and reprint of the original cover. Index reviewers and contributors include Ronald Bialkowski, Laura Ward, and Murray Ward. Cover by Steve Lightle. The wraparound cover portrays the Avengers (and their guest stars from the issues indexed inside) including the Captain, Captain Marvel, Firelord, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Thor, and the Vision. Both the front and back inside covers contain a staff (writer, artist, colorist, letterer) cross-index (in alphabetical order by last name) complied by Murray Ward. 32 pages Cover price $1.95.

This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 286 thru 333 and Annuals 17 thru 20. Each issue reviewed in the index has a half-page summary and reprint of the original cover. Index reviewers and contributors include Ronald Bialkowski, Laura Ward, and Murray Ward. Cover by Steve Epting and Al Williamson. The wraparound cover shows the East Coast Avengers line-up from the early 1990's and several of their main adversaries including Deathbird, Nebula, Thane Ector and the Supreme Intelligence. Both the front and back inside covers contain errata for the previous five issues. (Note: This is the final issue of the index.) 32 pages Cover price $1.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "An Eye for An Eye!" Collects Old Man Hawkeye (2018 Marvel) #1-6.

Written by Ethan Sacks. Art and cover by Marco Checchetto.

Return to the wastelands of the dystopian classic "Old Man Logan" in a new story set five years before the original epic! The super heroes have fallen. The villains have divided up the country. Yet Clint Barton still lives! But the sharpshooter is going blind. With time running short, there's one last thing he wants to see: revenge for his fallen comrades-in-arms. And he's setting what sights he has left on some fearsome foes. First, Hawkeye must relive his carnival days as he hunts a former ally in Murderworld! Then, time's up for Abe Jenkins, formerly known as the Beetle! But while Hawkeye hunts, another lethal marksman has his own targets: Bullseye!

Plus: The Red Skull and the multiplying menace of the Madrox Venoms! It's the Avenging Archer as you've never seen him before!

Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Whole World Blind!" Collects Old Man Hawkeye (2018 Marvel) #7-12.

Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Marco Checchetto, Ibraim Roberson, and Francesco Moblili. Cover by Marco Checchetto.

Witness the fall of the super heroes!

An aging Clint Barton has been on a mission to hunt down the Thunderbolts who betrayed him - now see exactly what happened on that fateful date 45 years ago, in all of its bloody detail! Then, Hawkeye and Hawkeye are together again! But as Clint and Kate Bishop make their way across the Wastelands, what will their confrontation with Songbird reveal?

Meanwhile, the Red Skull's secret weapon is unleashed - and it's none other than the Winter Soldier! And then, it's the moment you've been waiting for: Hawkeye vs. Bullseye! But with Clint's sight deteriorating, what chance does he have against the marksman who never misses?

Plus: Moonstone, Baron Zemo and the Weapon X facility! Can Clint reach the end of his quest before his eyes fail him for good?

Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Cover price $17.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Old Man Hawkeye (2018 Marvel) #1-12.

Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Marco Checchetto, Ibraim Roberson, and Francesco Moblili. Cover by Marco Checchetto.

Return to the Wastelands!

In a story set five years before the dystopian classic "Old Man Logan," the super heroes have fallen. The villains have divided up the country. Yet Clint Barton still lives! The former Hawkeye is going blind, but there's one last thing he wants to see: revenge for his fallen comrades in arms. And he's setting what sights he has left on some fearsome foes - including Bullseye, the Red Skull, the Winter Soldier and the multiplying menace of the Madrox Venoms!

Plus: Clint finally faces the Thunderbolts who betrayed him and reunites with Kate Bishop! Moonstone, Baron Zemo and the Weapon X facility await him, but can Clint conclude his quest before his eyes fail him for good? It's the aged avenging archer as you've never seen him before!

Softcover, 272 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

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With Great Power... Plot by Scott Lobdell and Mark Waid. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Adam Kubert and Joe Bennett (assists). Inks by Dan Green, Art Thibert, Tim Townsend, and Jesse Delperdang. Wraparound cover by Adam Kubert and Jesse Delperdang. Story continues from X-Men 56. This is it! The fate of the world hangs in the balance as the super-heroes of the Marvel Universe clash with the awesome menace of Onslaught! In war torn Central Park; the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and the Hulk lay it all on the line to defeat their near-omnipotent opponent! After the heroes initial assault fails, Doctor Doom takes charge! The Latverian monarch orders Rogue and the Vision to penetrate Onslaughts force field! And then Doom deploys the Green Goliath to attack at close range! With a savage fury, the Hulk breaks up Onslaughts physical form! But the powerful creature just becomes living psionic energy! And now the only way to win...is for the heroes to voluntarily enter and absorb Onslaughts energy aura! Facing certain death the Prince of Asgard goes in first! Followed by Ben and Johnny! Then the Avengers, Namor, and Crystal! Next Shell-head and Dr. Doom! And finally Reed and Sue and Bruce Banner! The sacrifices are complete. Can the X-Men make sure they were not in vain? The children of the atom have one shot left! Excelsior! Appearances by the Black Panther, Falcon, Franklin Richards, Sub-Mariner, Joseph, Professor Xavier, X-Man (aka Nate Grey), Apocalypse, and the Watcher. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. X-men Lineup: Bishop, Cable, Cyclops, Gambit, Iceman, Jean Grey, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. (Notes: The aftermath of Onslaught continues in Uncanny X-Men 337. Following this issue the Avengers, Captain America, Fantastic Four, and Iron Man titles are relaunched into their respective 2nd volumes/series. The X-Men, Quicksilver, and the Hulk did not enter Onslaughts energy field. Printed on glossy paper. There are not any advertisements inside.) 48 pages. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Onslaught Reborn (2007 Marvel) #1-5. Written by JEPH LOEB. Art and cover by ROB LIEFELD. Marvel's greatest heroes sacrificed themselves to save the world from the deadliest threat they had ever faced: Onslaught! The lives of the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were saved only when Franklin Richards created a parallel universe, where we found those heroes, reborn! But this world has long since merged back into our own, and the evil Onslaught - forged from the most vile parts of Magneto's and Professor X's psyches - has been presumed long dead. But now, he...is reborn - and he's bringing fragments of the other universe with him! Join comic superstars Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld in this no-holds-barred, all-out action extravaganza - celebrating the 10th anniversary of the event that changed Marvel history - as Onslaught, the Marvel Universe and the Heroes Reborn Universe collide in this massive crossover! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Onslaught Reborn (2007 Marvel) #1-5.

Written by JEPH LOEB. Art and cover by ROB LIEFELD.

Marvel's greatest heroes sacrificed themselves to save the world from the deadliest threat they had ever faced: Onslaught!

The lives of the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were saved only when Franklin Richards created a parallel universe, where we found those heroes, reborn! But this world has long since merged back into our own, and the evil Onslaught - forged from the most vile parts of Magneto's and Professor X's psyches - has been presumed long dead. But now, he...is reborn - and he's bringing fragments of the other universe with him!

Join comic superstars Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld in this no-holds-barred, all-out action extravaganza - celebrating the 10th anniversary of the event that changed Marvel history - as Onslaught, the Marvel Universe and the Heroes Reborn Universe collide in this massive crossover!

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Comrades in Arms!" Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #335, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #401, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #415, and X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #55.

Written by Scott Lobdell, Mark Waid, and Tom DeFalco. Art by Joe Madureira, Mike Deodato, Tom Palmer, Carlos Pacheco, and Andy Kubert.

As the power of Onslaught casts a giant shadow over the Marvel Universe, Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Marcvel's First Family get drawn into the conflict!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Eye of The Storm!" Collects Cable (1993-2002 1st Series) #34-35 and The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #444-445.

Written by Jeph Loeb and Peter David. Art by Ian Churchill, Angel Medina and Robin Riggs.

Cable is fights for his life when Onslaught manipulates the Incredible Hulk into attacking him! Then, not too happy about being used, the mighty Hulk takes the fight to Onslaught, but the result of this assault may turn heroes against heroes!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Pyrrhic Victory!" Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #402, X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #56, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #416, The Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #336, and Onslaught Marvel Universe (1996).

Written by Mark Waid, Tom DeFalco, and Scott Lobdell. Art by Mike Deodato, Tom Palmer, Andy Kubert, Carlos Pacheco, Joe Madureira, Adam Kubert and Joe Bennett.

Don't miss the jaw-dropping ending to the one of the pivotal moments in Marvel History! It's the final battle that will change the landscape of the Marvel Universe!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

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Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Penciled by FILIPE ANDRADE THE SECRET AVENGERS AND YOUNG ALLIES CO-STAR IN THIS SENSES-SHATTERING SAGA! Deep in the heart of Colombia, an immense and unmarked engine hums at a steady, ominous pace. Its purpose: to exploit a tear in the barrier between this world and another; to harvest and refine an exotic energy source for Roxxon Energy Corp. But just on the other side of that tear, inside the Negative Zone, a dark entity of vast power has been waiting for what has seemed like centuries, preparing for the moment when he can finally reach through the tear and once again cast his judgment on humans and mutants alike. For the psychomagnetic abomination called ONSLAUGHT, that moment is about to arrive... and he'll have the girl without a world - NOMAD - to thank for it! Eisner winner Sean McKeever and Filipe Andrade (X-23) team to bring you to the heart of terror and the edge of sanity in this hotly-anticipated epic! 40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 20 Young Allies Variant Cover by Rob Liefeld Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Penciled by FILIPE ANDRADE THE SECRET AVENGERS AND YOUNG ALLIES CO-STAR IN THIS SENSES-SHATTERING SAGA! Deep in the heart of Colombia, an immense and unmarked engine hums at a steady, ominous pace. Its purpose: to exploit a tear in the barrier between this world and another; to harvest and refine an exotic energy source for Roxxon Energy Corp. But just on the other side of that tear, inside the Negative Zone, a dark entity of vast power has been waiting for what has seemed like centuries, preparing for the moment when he can finally reach through the tear and once again cast his judgment on humans and mutants alike. For the psychomagnetic abomination called ONSLAUGHT, that moment is about to arrive... and he'll have the girl without a world - NOMAD - to thank for it! Eisner winner Sean McKeever and Filipe Andrade (X-23) team to bring you to the heart of terror and the edge of sanity in this hotly-anticipated epic! 40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 20 Secret Avengers Variant Cover by Rob Liefeld Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Penciled by FILIPE ANDRADE THE SECRET AVENGERS AND YOUNG ALLIES CO-STAR IN THIS SENSES-SHATTERING SAGA! Deep in the heart of Colombia, an immense and unmarked engine hums at a steady, ominous pace. Its purpose: to exploit a tear in the barrier between this world and another; to harvest and refine an exotic energy source for Roxxon Energy Corp. But just on the other side of that tear, inside the Negative Zone, a dark entity of vast power has been waiting for what has seemed like centuries, preparing for the moment when he can finally reach through the tear and once again cast his judgment on humans and mutants alike. For the psychomagnetic abomination called ONSLAUGHT, that moment is about to arrive... and he'll have the girl without a world - NOMAD - to thank for it! Eisner winner Sean McKeever and Filipe Andrade (X-23) team to bring you to the heart of terror and the edge of sanity in this hotly-anticipated epic! 40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by SEAN McKEEVER Penciled by FILIPE ANDRADE Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS Onslaught is back--and no one is safe! As the Secret Avengers and Young Allies contend with murderous child soldiers and their remorseless leader, the Marvel Universe's baddest bad makes the heroes an offer--and you'll be surprised who takes him up on it! 40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by SEAN McKEEVER Penciled by FILIPE ANDRADE Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS Lines are drawn and secrets are revealed as the darkly intense Secret Avengers/Young Allies event continues! With Onslaught and Nomad inextricably intertwined and the stakes growing ever greater, Steve Rogers finds himself forced to make an impossible decision! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.