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Comic books in 'Marvel Visionaries'

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Visionaries Chris Claremont HC (2005 Marvel) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #102, Marvel Premiere (1972-1981) #11, Iron Fist (1975-1977 1st Series) #14, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #137, 153, 205, and 268, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series ANNUAL #12, AVENGERS ANNUAL #10, Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #3, New Mutants (1983-1991 1st Series) #21; X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Classic X-Men) #13, Excalibur (1988-1998 1st Series) #16, and X-Men Unlimited (1993-2003 1st Series) #36.

    Written by Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Barry Windsor-Smith, and Alan Davis. Art by Syd Shores, Frank Giacoia, John Byrne, Dan Green, Dave Cockrum, Joe Rubinstein, Barry Windsor-Smith, Alan Davis, Paul Neary, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Terry Austin, Bob Wiacek, Michael Golden, Armando Gil, Frank Miller, Bill Sienkiewicz, John Bolton, Salvador Larroca, and Art Adams. Cover by John Byrne, Terry Austin, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams. Back Cover by John Bolton, Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Introduction by C.B. Cebulski.

    In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Chris Claremont's first X-Men story, the House of Ideas presents a timeless testament to another true Marvel visionary! Best known for ushering the X-Men from reprints to blockbuster franchise, Claremont has steered Marvel's mutants for three decades while working alongside some of comicdom's top artists. This deluxe keepsake edition collects some of his greatest moments.

    Hardcover, 376 pages, full color.

    Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Visionaries Chris Claremont TPB (2019 Marvel) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #102, Marvel Premiere (1972-1981) #11, Iron Fist (1975-1977 1st Series) #14, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #137, 153, 205, and 268, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series ANNUAL #12, AVENGERS ANNUAL #10, Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #3, New Mutants (1983-1991 1st Series) #21; X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Classic X-Men) #13, Excalibur (1988-1998 1st Series) #16, and X-Men Unlimited (1993-2003 1st Series) #36.

    Written by Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Barry Windsor-Smith, and Alan Davis. Art by Syd Shores, Frank Giacoia, John Byrne, Dan Green, Dave Cockrum, Joe Rubinstein, Barry Windsor-Smith, Alan Davis, Paul Neary, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Terry Austin, Bob Wiacek, Michael Golden, Armando Gil, Frank Miller, Bill Sienkiewicz, John Bolton, Salvador Larroca, and Art Adams. Cover by John Byrne, Terry Austin, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams. Back Cover by John Bolton, Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Introduction by C.B. Cebulski.

    Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! Best known for transforming the X-Men from a reprint title into a blockbuster franchise, Chris Claremont steered the fates of Marvel's mutants for decades while working with some of comics' top artists! Now, thrill to some of his finest tales featuring the X-Men and their extended family - from the fate of the Phoenix to the fan-favorite "Kitty's Fairy Tale" and more!

    Plus: classic stories featuring Daredevil vs. Stilt-Man and Carol Danvers and the Avengers vs. Rogue - and collaborations with John Byrne, one of Claremont's greatest artistic partners, starring Star-Lord and Iron Fist!

    Softcover, 376 pages, full color.

    Cover price $34.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Visionaries Roy Thomas HC (2006 Marvel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Modeling with Millie (1963-1967) #44, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #73; Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #35, 57-58 and 100; Sub-Mariner (1968-1974 1st Series) #8 and 14; Not Brand Echh (1967-1969) #12; Captain Marvel (1968-1979 1st Series Marvel) #19; Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #64; Chamber of Darkness (1969) #4; Amazing Adventures (1970-1976 2nd Series) #8; Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #147; Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #119 and 176; Dracula Lives (1973-1975 Magazine) #1; Giant Size Invaders (1975) #1; and Doctor Strange (1988-1996 3rd Series) #9.

    Written by Roy Thomas and Stan Lee. Art by Stan Goldberg, Gene Colan,Jack Abal, Don Heck, John Buscema, George Klein, Dan Atkins, Barry Windsor-Smith, Marie Severin, Mike Esposito, Tom Palmer, Tom Sutton, Gil Kane, Neal Adams, John Verpooten, Herb Trimpe, John Severin, Joe Sinnott, Syd Shores, George Perez, Alan Weiss, Dick Giordano, Vince, Colletta, Frank Robbins, and Jackson Butch Guice.

    Watch Roy Thomas take the Fantastic Four from the sublime to the ridiculous as the team confronts racism, social injustice and the Impossible Man! Meanwhile, the Vision joins the Avengers! The Hulk finds his way to "Heaven," and Captain Marvel escapes the Murder Maze! The origin of the Invaders! Secrets of Doctor Strange revealed! Dracula in Salem and the X-Men in Japan! And who is Starr the Slayer?

    Plus: rarely seen stories from Marvel's Silver Age of humor and romance!

    Hardcover, 352 pages, full color.

    Cover price $34.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Visionaries Stan Lee TPB (2019 Marvel) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #11, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #3; Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #96-98, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Annual #5; Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #7 and 47; Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #5; Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #179-181; Marvel Premiere (1972-1981) #3; and material from Captain America Comics (1941-1954 Golden Age) #3 and 16, Suspense (1950-1953) #28, Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961-1962) #11, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15 and Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine).

    Written by Stan Lee and Barry Smith.
    Art by Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Vince Colletta, Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, John Romita, Sr., Larry Lieber, Mike Esposito, Wally Wood, Gene Colan, George Klein, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Neal Adams, Joe Sinnott, Barry Smith, Dan Adkins, Al Avison, Joe Maneely, Jim Mooney, and Steve Ditko.
    Cover by John Romita, Sr. and Jack Kirby.

    Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary!

    In the days before World War II, a teenager named Stanley Lieber ran errands in the Timely Comics offices. Soon, "Stan Lee" published his first story - and before long, he was running the show! In the 1960s, Lee and Jack Kirby transformed super hero comics with the Fantastic Four - whose success sparked a line of smash hits that created the Marvel Universe!

    Presented here are some of the greatest stories written by "The Man," from rarely seen tales from Lee's earliest days to unforgettable adventures starring his most iconic co-creations with Kirby, Steve Ditko and others - including the FF, Spider-Man, Thor, Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange and Daredevil!

    Softcover, 336 pages, full color.

    Cover price $34.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Visionaries Roy Thomas TPB (2019 Marvel) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Modeling with Millie (1963-1967) #44, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #73; Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #35, 57-58 and 100; Sub-Mariner (1968-1974 1st Series) #8 and 14; Not Brand Echh (1967-1969) #12; Captain Marvel (1968-1979 1st Series Marvel) #19; Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #64; Chamber of Darkness (1969) #4; Amazing Adventures (1970-1976 2nd Series) #8; Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #147; Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #119 and 176; Dracula Lives (1973-1975 Magazine) #1; Giant Size Invaders (1975) #1; and Doctor Strange (1988-1996 3rd Series) #9.

    Written by Roy Thomas and Stan Lee. Art by Stan Goldberg, Gene Colan,Jack Abal, Don Heck, John Buscema, George Klein, Dan Atkins, Barry Windsor-Smith, Marie Severin, Mike Esposito, Tom Palmer, Tom Sutton, Gil Kane, Neal Adams, John Verpooten, Herb Trimpe, John Severin, Joe Sinnott, Syd Shores, George Perez, Alan Weiss, Dick Giordano, Vince, Colletta, Frank Robbins, and Jackson Butch Guice.

    Watch Roy Thomas take the Fantastic Four from the sublime to the ridiculous as the team confronts racism, social injustice and the Impossible Man! Meanwhile, the Vision joins the Avengers! The Hulk finds his way to "Heaven," and Captain Marvel escapes the Murder Maze! The origin of the Invaders! Secrets of Doctor Strange revealed! Dracula in Salem and the X-Men in Japan! And who is Starr the Slayer?

    Plus: rarely seen stories from Marvel's Silver Age of humor and romance!

    Softcover, 352 pages, full color.

    Cover price $34.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Visionaries Stan Lee HC (2005 Marvel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #11, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #3; Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #96-98, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Annual #5; Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #7 and 47; Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #5; Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #179-181; Marvel Premiere (1972-1981) #3; and material from Captain America Comics (1941-1954 Golden Age) #3 and 16, Suspense (1950-1953) #28, Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961-1962) #11, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15 and Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Magazine).

    Written by Stan Lee and Barry Smith.
    Art by Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Vince Colletta, Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, John Romita, Sr., Larry Lieber, Mike Esposito, Wally Wood, Gene Colan, George Klein, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Neal Adams, Joe Sinnott, Barry Smith, Dan Adkins, Al Avison, Joe Maneely, Jim Mooney, and Steve Ditko.
    Cover by John Romita, Sr. and Jack Kirby.

    Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary!

    In the days before World War II, a teenager named Stanley Lieber ran errands in the Timely Comics offices. Soon, "Stan Lee" published his first story - and before long, he was running the show! In the 1960s, Lee and Jack Kirby transformed super hero comics with the Fantastic Four - whose success sparked a line of smash hits that created the Marvel Universe!

    Presented here are some of the greatest stories written by "The Man," from rarely seen tales from Lee's earliest days to unforgettable adventures starring his most iconic co-creations with Kirby, Steve Ditko and others - including the FF, Spider-Man, Thor, Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange and Daredevil!

    Hardcover, 336 pages, full color.

    Cover price $29.99.