Comic books in 'Taskmaster'

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New Edition - 2nd and later printings. Foreword by Chris Claremont. Introduction by Stan Lee. Consultant Editor: Tom DeFalco. Contributors: Adam Bray, Tom Brevoort, Alan Cowsil, Andrew Darling, Matt RForbeck, Peter Sanderson, Michael Teitelbaum, and Daniel Wallace. Cover by Marco Checchetto. Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with the new edition of DK's best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who's Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1,200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown. From iconic teams such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy to fan favorites Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles, every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 448 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $120.00

1st printing. Contributors Include: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Michael Teitelbaum, Daniel Wallace, Andrew Darling, Matt Forbeck, Alan Cowsill, Alan Cowsill, Adam Bray, Melanie Scott, and James Hill. Additional Text by Ruth Amos, Alastair Dogall, David Fentiman, Emma Grange, Matt Jones, and Cefn Ridout. Foreword by C.B. Cebulski. Introduction by Stan Lee. Consultant Editor: Tom DeFalco. Contributors: Adam Bray, Tom Brevoort, Alan Cowsil, Andrew Darling, Matt RForbeck, Peter Sanderson, Michael Teitelbaum, and Daniel Wallace. Cover by Marco Checchetto. For the ultimate Marvel fan, only the ultimate book will do. And that's why DK has pulled out all the stops to bring you the Marvel Encyclopedia: Collector's Edition. As well as all of the carefully curated and updated content from the Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition (2024), the Collector's Edition will additionally feature: an exclusive version of the book's new cover artwork by comic artist Marco Checchetto, printed with additional luxury finishes; a deluxe clamshell case (containing an exclusive print), ensuring that the book will stay in mint condition; an accompanying 32-page comic-format booklet featuring rare variant comic covers and exclusive commentary about the major Marvel crossover storyline events of the last 5 years; and high quality production materials including luxury paper stock, wibalin, sprayed edges, and a ribbon marker. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 512 pages, full color. Cover price $150.00.

2024 New Edition

1st printing. Contributors Include: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Michael Teitelbaum, Daniel Wallace, Andrew Darling, Matt Forbeck, Alan Cowsill, Alan Cowsill, Adam Bray, Melanie Scott, and James Hill. Additional Text by Ruth Amos, Alastair Dogall, David Fentiman, Emma Grange, Matt Jones, and Cefn Ridout. Foreword by C.B. Cebulski. Introduction by Stan Lee. Consultant Editor: Tom DeFalco. Contributors: Adam Bray, Tom Brevoort, Alan Cowsil, Andrew Darling, Matt RForbeck, Peter Sanderson, Michael Teitelbaum, and Daniel Wallace. Cover by Marco Checchetto. The updated and expanded edition of DK's best-selling MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA. The best-selling, official, and definitive guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe. Compiled by a team of comic book experts in close collaboration with Marvel Comics, this fully updated and expanded edition features more than 1,200 iconic Super Heroes and villains, with hundreds of expanded entries detailing their adventures since the previous edition (2019). Major new characters have also been added, and the latest Marvel Universe crossover events, such as Judgment Day, Empyre, and War of the Realms, are included as in-depth features. With every character illustrated with superb artwork from the original Marvel Comics, this is the one book every Marvel fan has to own. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 512 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. By Adam Bray and Kelly Knox. Whether you like super-heroes or super-villains, the movies or TV series, learn all about them in this updated edition! Now including more than 200 characters from Black Panther and Ms. Marvel to Iron Man and Shang-Chi, the Marvel Studios Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition is any young fan's go-to guide to find out all about the heroes, villains, spies, school kids, scientists, aliens, inventors, and others in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Discover their strengths, super-powers, friends, allies, weapons, epic battles, and much more. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $21.95.

NOTE: Book 2 of the Miles Morales: Spider-Man Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2012-2013.

1st printing. Collects Ultimate Comics Spider-Man (2011 3rd Series) #13-28 and 16.1. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by David Marquez, Pepe Larraz, and Sara Pichelli. Cover by David Marquez. The early and foundational adventures of Miles Morales as Spider-Man continue! Miles Morales is still getting used to being Spider-Man when Captain America makes him a very special offer. Is Miles really joining the Ultimates? With a wounded nation crying out for heroes, Miles is determined to prove he has what it takes! But when a terrifying new Venom symbiote surfaces, armed with the truth about the incident that granted the new Spider-Man his powers and closing in on Miles' true identity, Spidey might have made his first true archenemy. Can the fledgling web-slinger overcome this horrific foe - or will he suffer a terrible loss? As Miles struggles with the weight of his new life, the Taskmaster and Cloak & Dagger just might force his hand. Can Miles get by with a little help from Peter Parker's friends? Softcover, 384 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Bottom!" Collects Moon Knight (2006-2009 3rd Series) #1-6.

Written by CHARLIE HUSTON. Art and cover by DAVID FINCH.

The Fist of Khonshu is back and badder than ever, courtesy of acclaimed novelist Charlie Huston (Caught Stealing, Six Bad Things) and red-hot, fan-favorite artist David Finch (NEW AVENGERS).

Featuring Moon Knight in battles with Bushman and Taskmaster that you'll have to see to believe.

Hardcover, 152 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Fine $24.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Bottom!" Collects Moon Knight (2006-2009 3rd Series) #1-6.

Written by CHARLIE HUSTON. Art and cover by DAVID FINCH.

The Fist of Khonshu is back and badder than ever, courtesy of acclaimed novelist Charlie Huston (Caught Stealing, Six Bad Things) and red-hot, fan-favorite artist David Finch (NEW AVENGERS).

Featuring Moon Knight in battles with Bushman and Taskmaster that you'll have to see to believe.

Hardcover, 152 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Cover price $19.99.

Greg Capullo Cover

1st printing. Collects Moon Knight (2021-2024 Marvel) #1-30, Devil's Reign: Moon Knight (2022 Marvel), Moon Knight (2021-2024 Marvel) Annual #1, and material from Moon Knight (2021-2024 Marvel) Annual #2023 and The Avengers (2018-2023 8th Series) #45. Written by Jed MacKay and Danny Lore. Art by Alessandro Cappuccio, Federico Sabbatini, Ray-Anthony Height, Le Beau Underwood, Scott Hanna, Creees Lee, Partha Pratim, and Alessandro Vitti. Cover by Greg Capullo. Back Cover by Alessandro Cappuccio. From the mysterious Midnight Mission, Moon Knight shelters his people from the weird and horrible - stalking the rooftops and alleys marked with his crescent-moon tag, bringing violence to any who would harm his flock. While Khonshu languishes in prison, Marc Spector's sacred duty must still be observed: the protection of those who travel at night. But what happens when those he would save are turned into weapons against him? Moon Knight must reckon with the sinister plots of Zodiac, wage war with the vampires of the Structure and face a challenge to his status as Fist of Khonshu from a new vigilante on the scene: The Hunter's Moon is rising! Will Marc's solemn mission prove his undoing? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 848 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $100.00.

Arthur Adams Cover

1st printing. Collects Moon Knight (2021-2024 Marvel) #1-30, Devil's Reign: Moon Knight (2022 Marvel), Moon Knight (2021-2024 Marvel) Annual #1, and material from Moon Knight (2021-2024 Marvel) Annual #2023 and The Avengers (2018-2023 8th Series) #45. Written by Jed MacKay and Danny Lore. Art by Alessandro Cappuccio, Federico Sabbatini, Ray-Anthony Height, Le Beau Underwood, Scott Hanna, Creees Lee, Partha Pratim, and Alessandro Vitti. Cover by Arthur Adams. Back Cover by Alessandro Cappuccio. From the mysterious Midnight Mission, Moon Knight shelters his people from the weird and horrible - stalking the rooftops and alleys marked with his crescent-moon tag, bringing violence to any who would harm his flock. While Khonshu languishes in prison, Marc Spector's sacred duty must still be observed: the protection of those who travel at night. But what happens when those he would save are turned into weapons against him? Moon Knight must reckon with the sinister plots of Zodiac, wage war with the vampires of the Structure and face a challenge to his status as Fist of Khonshu from a new vigilante on the scene: The Hunter's Moon is rising! Will Marc's solemn mission prove his undoing? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 848 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $100.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $25.00

Add to cart Very Fine $25.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Bottom!" Collects Moon Knight (2006-2009 3rd Series) #1-6.

Written by CHARLIE HUSTON. Art and cover by DAVID FINCH.

The Fist of Khonshu is back and badder than ever, courtesy of acclaimed novelist Charlie Huston (CAUGHT STEALING, SIX BAD THINGS) and red-hot, fan-favorite artist David Finch (AVENGERS).

Featuring Moon Knight in battles with Bushman and Taskmaster that you'll have to see to believe.

Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Cover price $14.99.

Mash-Up Cover Featuring Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, She-Hulk, US Agent, and Wolverine

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects material from The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition (1990-1993) #1-36 (M-Z profiles). Written/Researched by Mark Gruenwald, Glenn Herdling, Len Kaminski, Peter Sanderson, Murray Ward, and Jamie Tost. Art by Keith Pollard, Sal Buscema, Steven Butler, Dave Cockrum, Ron Frenz, Kirk Jarvinen, Sam Kieth, Barry Kitson, Kevin Kobasic, Rick Leonardi, Tom Morgan, Pat Olliffe, Brandon Peterson, Alex Saviuk, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Darren Auck, Rick Leonardi, Keith Pollard, Alex Saviuk, Joe Rubinsten, and Andy Yanchus. The Omnibus collection of the iconic Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe continues! Amid the comic-book 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 inserted into 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 concluding volume presents the second half of the Marvel Universe as it stood in 1991-1993 - from Machete to Zzzax 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! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 880 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $100.00.

X-Men Cover

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects material from The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition (1990-1993) #1-36 (M-Z profiles). Written/Researched by Mark Gruenwald, Glenn Herdling, Len Kaminski, Peter Sanderson, Murray Ward, and Jamie Tost. Art by Keith Pollard, Sal Buscema, Steven Butler, Dave Cockrum, Ron Frenz, Kirk Jarvinen, Sam Kieth, Barry Kitson, Kevin Kobasic, Rick Leonardi, Tom Morgan, Pat Olliffe, Brandon Peterson, Alex Saviuk, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Steven Butler, Barry Kitson, Joe Rubinstein, and Andy Yanchus. The Omnibus collection of the iconic Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe continues! Amid the comic-book 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 inserted into 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 concluding volume presents the second half of the Marvel Universe as it stood in 1991-1993 - from Machete to Zzzax 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! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 880 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $100.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Stingray to Wendigo!"

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

This is the original encyclopedia series to the Marvel Universe. Volume 7 collects detailed dossiers on Stingray to Wendigo.

Featuring the art of Art Adams, John Byrne, John Buscema, Larry Hama, Mike Mignola, Kerry Gammill, Paul Ryan, Walt Simonson, Mike Zeck, Carl Potts, Bill Sienkiewicz, and many more.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. "Stingray to Wendigo!"

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

This is the original encyclopedia series to the Marvel Universe. Volume 7 collects detailed dossiers on Stingray to Wendigo.

Featuring the art of Art Adams, John Byrne, John Buscema, Larry Hama, Mike Mignola, Kerry Gammill, Paul Ryan, Walt Simonson, Mike Zeck, Carl Potts, Bill Sienkiewicz, and many more.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Volume 1 -1st printing. "The Web-Less Wonder!" Collects Spider-Boy (2024 Marvel) #1-4 and material from The Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) #31. Written by Dan Slott. Art by Humberto Ramos, Wayne Faucher, Paco Medina, and Ty Templeton. Cover by Humberto Ramos. Get to know the sidekick Spider-Man - and you - never knew he had! Welcome (back?) to the neighborhood, spectacular Spider-Boy! In the blockbuster "End of the Spider-Verse," young Bailey Briggs' existence was restored to a Marvel Universe that had forgotten him. Now the mysteries of his past will be revealed as Spider-Boy leaps into his own adventures! Learn more about Bailey's amazing powers! Meet his rogues' gallery! And discover why he's way better than every other super hero, ever! Featuring: Spider-Boy going toe-to-toe with Taskmaster! Spider-Man getting a lesson in sidekicks from none other than Captain America! The Web-less Wonder meeting Kris Kringle! And Bailey teaming up with the mighty Thor and fellow wall-crawler Miles Morales! But what's the story with Spider-Boy's monstrous secret? Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Collects Spider-Punk (2022 Marvel) #1-5. Written by Cody Ziglar. Art by Justin Mason. Cover by Olivier Coipel. Back Cover by Mike Del Mundo. Anarchy in the Spider-Verse! Hobie Brown is the head-spiked Spider-Punk - all set to protect Earth-138 with his ax in hand and his chaotic band of punkheroes backing him! But even though the Norman Osborn of Hobie's dimension is dead, will the chaos he created be too much for Spider-Punk and the gang to handle? What secrets lie under the community center Spidey and his crew call home base? And why is Taskmaster crashing the party to stomp out Spider-Punk? It all ties back to one thing, and Hobie had better figure it out fast. It's time to take to the road in the Spider-Van, but Hobie and crew will soon end up joining Daredevil in the giant shadow of the Kingpin! Prepare for an arachnid adventure like you've never seen before! Kick it! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Very Fine $15.75

1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #195-196 and 223, Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #103 and 146, Thing (1983-1986 1st Series) #26, The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #308, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #254, Daredevil (1964-19981st Series) #292-293, Deadpool (1997-2002 1st Series) #2, Hawkeye: Earth's Mightiest Marksman (1998), Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #26, Captain America (1998 3rd Series) #44 and material from Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) Annual #11.

He's the skull-faced villain who can copy any action he sees - whether it's Spider-Man's agility, Daredevil's fighting moves or Captain America's skills with a shield! That makes Taskmaster more than a match for anyone - even the Avengers! And to make matters worse, Taskmaster runs a training school for villainous henchmen!

With the sweetest moves around and an army of thugs eager for extra credit, watch as Taskmaster clashes with a who's who of the Marvel Universe - including Spidey, Cap, Daredevil, Iron Man, Falcon, Hawkeye, Ant-Man, the Thing and Deadpool!

Can any of them take him to task?

Softcover, 352 pages, full color. Rated T

Credits:

Written by David Michelinie, Cary Burkett, Mike Carlin, Bob Layton, D. G. Chichester, Joe Kelly. Tom DeFalco, Kurt Busiek, Dan Jurgens, James Brock, and Mark Gruenwald.

Art by George Perez, Jack Abel, Dan Green, Greg LaRocque, Brett Breeding, Jerry Bingham, Mike Esposito, Ron Wilson, Joe Sinnott, Bob Layton, Lee Weeks, Fred Fredericks, Al Williamson, Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness, Nathan Massengill, Norman Lee, Dave Ross, Jeff Johnson, Mark Bagley, Stuart Immonen, Dan Jurgens, James Brock, Charles Barnett, Wadw von Grawbadger, Scott Kolins, Tom Wegrzyn, Al Milgrom, and Todd McFarlane.

Cover by George Perez.

Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $12.75

Add to cart Very Fine $12.75

1st printing. Collects Taskmaster (2002 1st Series) #1-4, Taskmaster (2010 2nd Series) #1-4 and material from Marvel Comics Presents (2007 2nd Series) #2 and Age of Heroes (2010 Marvel) #3.

Written by Ken Siu-Chong, Fred Van Lente, and M. Zachary Sherman. Art by Omar Dogan, Shane Law, Alvin Lee, Rob Ross, David Ahn, Alan Tam, Arnold Tsang, Drew Hou, Jefte Paolo, and Khoi Pham. Cover by Greg Tocchini. Back Cover by Joe Madueira.

No job is too tough for Taskmaster!

First up: corporate sabotage against Stark Industries under the employ of Iron Man's on-again, off-again foe Sunset Bain! But that soon brings the Taskmaster into direct contact with Tony Stark himself - and a SWAT team loaded for bear! But nothing will keep the multiskilled merc from his million-dollar payout...Viva Las Vegas!

Then, are you prepared for the Taskmaster's secret origin? He has trained henchmen for every terrorist organization and criminal cartel in the Marvel Universe. So when word spreads that the Taskmaster has turned traitor, a billion-dollar bounty is put on his head. To keep himself safe, the Taskmaster must attempt his hardest task of all: figuring out who he really is!

Softcover, 216 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Taskmaster (2020 Marvel) #1-5.

Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Alessandro Vitti. Cover by Valerio Giangiordano.

Taskmaster has murdered S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Maria Hill! Or at least that's what the whole world thinks. Now the greatest spies in the business are hunting him down and won't stop until the Taskmaster is dead - or can clear his own name! So begins a globe-spanning adventure that will send ripples through the Marvel Universe's espionage community.

Taskmaster's next target? Phil Coulson! But Coulson isn't alone in Washington D.C. - he's got the entire Squadron Supreme of America on speed dial! And when Taskmaster's hunt brings him to South Korea, he'll have to go toe-to-toe with the White Fox! His next stop is sunny Wakanda - home to Okoye and the feared Dogs of War!

Can the Taskmaster find the doomsday device that Maria Hill died to protect? Or will he be played by the true mastermind behind it all?

Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Collects Taskmaster (2010 2nd Series) #1-4 and material from Age of Heroes (2010 Marvel) #3.

Written by FRED VAN LENTE. Art by JEFTE PALO. Cover by GREG TOCCHINI.

Taskmaster has trained henchmen for every terrorist organization and criminal cartel in the Marvel Universe. So when the rumor starts that he's turned traitor and now works for Steve Rogers, a billion-dollar bounty is put on his head. Now, every cadre of costumed fanatics - A.I.M., Hydra, Ultimatum, the Sons of the Serpent and more - is looking to collect. Taskmaster must fight hordes upon hordes of his psychopathic students while at the same time uncovering who framed him - which requires him figuring out who he really is! That's right, the man with the photographic reflexes has no memory of his true identity - and you'll learn the unexpected truth along with him!

The action-packed secret origin comes courtesy of New York Times bestselling writer Fred Van Lente (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and acclaimed artist Jefte Paolo (DOCTOR VOODOO)!

Includes Greg Tocchini's cover sketches for Taskmaster (2010 2nd Series) #1, plus Alex Garner's unused cover for #1.

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Adapted by Thomas Macri and Kim Anderson. Art by Devin Taylor and Tomato Farm Studio. Meet the Avengers in this 32-page Level 1 reader including Captain Marvel, Black Panther, and Iron Man. With terrific all-new art, this book is the perfect introduction to young reader of all their favorite Marvel super-team, featuring top characters like Black Panther, the new Captain America, and Captain Marvel alongside returning favorites like Iron Man. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-ini., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.