Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present Marvel) 1st Edition comic books published within the past year

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Volume 374 - 1st printing. "Iron Man: Book 18!" Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #183-192, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) Annual #7, Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #134 and Jack of Hearts (1984) #1-4. Written by Denny O'Neil, Bob Harris, and Bill Mantlo. Art by Luke McDonnell, George Freeman, Don Perlin, Ron Frenz, Steve Mitchell, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Mike Esposito, Hilary Barta, and Eduardo Barreto. Cover by Luke McDonnell, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. One of the darkest eras in Tony Stark's long history continues as Iron Man battles Iron Man! Dennis O'Neil and Luke McDonnell's rich storytelling in the latest Marvel Masterworks is a compelling exploration of what makes a man and what makes a hero. Brought to his knees by the bottle and by Obadiah Stane, Tony Stark continues his struggle to regain control of his life. Meanwhile James "Rhodey" Rhodes fights to rebuild the empire Stark lost, but the Iron Man armor may drive him mad first. The tension between these headstrong heroes builds until it explodes in a historic war of Iron Men. Only one man can wear the red-and-gold. Who will it be? This volume also features the never-before-reprinted solo saga of Iron Man's compatriot Jack of Hearts, revealing his mysterious origins in a cosmic quest. Hardcover, 416 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

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NOTE: Limited to 540 copies.

Volume 375 - 1st printing. "Avengers West Coast: Book 1!" Collects Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) [The West Coast Avengers] #1-7, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985 2nd Series) #1-2 and Wonder Man (1986 Marvel) One-Shot. Written by Steve Englehart and David Michelinie. Art by Al Milgrom, Bob Hall, Richard Howell, Kerry Gammill, Joe Sinnott, Kim DeMulder, Kyle Baker, Andy Mushynsky, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Al Milgrom. Introduction by Michael Higgins. Driven by blockbuster sales, a new Avengers ongoing series begins here! In the 1980s, Earth's Mightiest Heroes expanded their ranks and their range, founding the West Coast Avengers. The roster of Hawkeye, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Mockingbird and Tigra meant that the team was stocked with powerhouses and fan-favorites alike. Marvel welcomed back one of the greatest Avengers writers of all time to steer their adventures: Steve Englehart. Along with Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott on art, he wove a massive series debut that brought in arguably his signature characters - Vision and the Scarlet Witch - in a crossover story plumbing the origins of Wonder Man and the Vision! Ultron also returns, but this new iteration of the iconic villain has a distinctly different disposition. Also featuring a double-sized Wonder Man solo adventure! Hardcover, 384 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart NM 9.4 $50.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

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Volume 376 - 1st printing. "Vision and the Scarlet Witch: Book 1!" Collects Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985 2nd Series) #1-12; Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) [The West Coast Avengers] #2 and stories from Marvel Fanfare (1982-1992 1st Series) #6, 14, 32, 48 and 58; Marvel Super Heroes (1990-1993 2nd Series) #10; Solo Avengers (1987-1989 Marvel) #5 and What The --?! (1988) #3. Written by Steve Englehart, Mike W. Barr, Sandy Plunket, Roger McKenzie, Michael Higgins, Bill Mantlo, Dennis Mallonee, and Richard Howell. Art by Richard Howell, Al Milgrom, Sandy Plunkett, Rick Leonardi, Paul Smith, Ron Wilson, Mike Mignola, John Ridgway, Andy Mushynsky, Jim Mooney, Jack Abel, Mike Esposito, Frank Springer, Kim DeMulder, P. Craig Russell, Joe Rubinstein, Jim Sanders III, Armando Gil, and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Richard Howell. Introduction by Jim Salicrup. These comics laid the groundwork for MARVEL STUDIOS' WANDAVISION and the upcoming AGATHA ALL ALONG! The Marvel Masterworks are proud to present a massive volume collecting the adventures of the Avengers icons Vision and the Scarlet Witch! We're including not just the 1985 maxiseries that went on to inspire MARVEL STUDIOS' WANDAVISION, but also rare, never-before-reprinted stories that chronicle the couples' search for acceptance. With rich storytelling and vibrant artwork, these tales explore themes of love, duty and identity - showcasing the enduring bond between the two iconic characters. The Vision's origins are explored, while the Scarlet Witch expands her powers in new and sometimes shocking ways. But Wanda's brother Quicksilver's prejudice risks splitting their family apart. Will his choices set him on a dark path? And with Wanda's mystic pregnancy nearing term, what will Magneto's return mean for the mother-to-be? Hardcover, 488 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $100.00.

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NOTE: Limited to 532 copies.

Volume 377 - 1st printing. "The Spectacular Spider-Man: Book 8!" Collects [Peter Parker,] The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #92-100, [Peter Parker,] The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) Annual #4, Web of Spider-Man (1985-1995 1st Series) #1 and Questprobe (1984 Marvel) #2. Written by Al Milgrom, Bill Mantlo, Bob DeNatale, and Louise Simonson. Art by Al Milgrom, Herb Trimpe, Kerry Gammill, Sal Buscema, Ron Randall, Greg LaRocque, Jim Mooney, Carlos Garzon, Vince Colletta, and Geof Isherwood. Cover by Al Milgrom. Introduction by Ralph Macchio. Visionary creator Al Milgrom writes - and draws - Spider-Man's second ongoing series in the leadup to its historic 100th issue! Kingpin's hitmen are closing in, your girlfriend-who doesn't even want to know the real you-broke up with you, and your new alien costume wants to kill you. What's that, you say? Yup, it's just another day for Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man! Writer/artist Al Milgrom spins a series of wonderful web-slinging adventures in the run up to Spectacular Spider-Man #100. He introduces new villains in the Lee/Ditko mold like the Answer and the Spot and (literally) resurrects classic characters like Silvermane as killer cyborg! The Kingpin's the man pulling the strings throughout. Will his leverage on the Black Cat mean Spidey won't see issue #101? Also featuring an Annual exploring Aunt May's younger days and the rare Spider-Man installment of Questprobe. Hardcover, 336 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

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NOTE: Limited to 516 copies.

Volume 381 - 1st printing. "Captain America: Book 17!" Collects Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #281-289, Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) Annual #7, and Falcon (1983) #1-4. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, Peter Gillis, and Christopher Priest (as Jim Owsley). Art by Mike Zeck, Mark Bright, Sal Buscema, Brian Postman, Paul Smith, John Beatty, Kim DeMulder, Vince Colletta, and Mike Gustowch. Cover by Mike Zeck. Introduction by J.M. DeMatteis. The Falcon flies solo, and Captain America takes on a new sidekick! In this Marvel Masterworks edition, Captain America encounters two other soldiers from out of time - one from years past and one from our future. Jack Monroe, the troubled 1950s Bucky, seeks out Cap and finds someone who understands his plight and a new role as Nomad. Then, in a DeMatteis/Zeck classic, Deathlok - the reanimated cyborg super-soldier - enlists Cap in his future war. Also featuring Nick Fury and his Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the final days of a Golden Age icon, a resurgent Secret Empire and revelations about the Cosmic Cube. Finally, the Falcon takes center stage in a limited series that pits him against a malfunctioning Sentinel, Electro and a street gang that has kidnapped the president! Hardcover, 368 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

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NOTE: Limited to 528 copies.

Volume 382 - 1st printing. "The Incredible Hulk: Book 19!" Collects The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #280-291, The Incredible Hulk (196-1999 Marvel 1st Series) Annual #12, and Incredible Hulk vs. Quasimodo (1983 Marvel). Written by Bill Mantlo (Includes a Story Based on the work of Harlan Ellison). Art by Sal Buscema, Herb Trimpe, Brent Anderson, Andy Mushynsky, Joe Sinnott, Chic Stone, Kim DeMulder, Jim Mooney, Carlos Garzaon, and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Al Milgrom. Introduction by Al Ewing. The intelligent Hulk teams with the Avengers and wars with Kang the Conqueror! Bruce Banner has overcome his angry other half and become the Intelligent Hulk, but will the combination of brains and brawn prove to be better than a good ol' "Hulk smash!"? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema will find out for us as they begin to explore the potential of comics' man-monster's many personalities. And who could be a better adversary for the Intelligent Hulk than the big-brained Leader? The Leader's machinations will pull the Avengers into the fray and team Hulk and She-Hulk for the first time. Then, Hulk will be ripped through time by Kang the Conqueror and go to war with M.O.D.O.K. and a resurgent A.I.M. Topping it off is a rare comic adaptation of 1982's INCREDIBLE HULK animated series! Hardcover, 360 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.

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NOTE: Limited to 540 copies.

Volume 385 - 1st printing. "The Man-Thing: Book 2!" Collects The Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) #2-14, Giant Size Man-Thing (1974) #1-2 and material from Monsters Unleashed (1973) #5. Written by Steve Gerber, Mike Ploog, and Tony Isabella. Art by Mike Ploog, Val Mayerik, John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Vincente Alcazar, Sal Tarpani, Jack Abel, Frank Chiaramonte, Klaus Janson, and Tom Sutton. Cover by Mike Ploog. Introduction by J.M. DeMatteis. The Marvel Masterworks boast an all-new restoration that makes these stories look better than ever! A rotten swamp monster never looked so good! Artist Mike Ploog joins writer Steve Gerber, and they'll have you turning pages to shuffle through the muck and loving every second of it. Gerber's stories continue to expand the strange world surrounding the Man-Thing - and the people, both helpful (Richard Rory) and hateful (F.A. Schist), who have been drawn into the monster's orbit. Of course, there's also top-notch, good-ol'-fashioned fighting. Who wouldn't want to see the Man-Thing and the Glob swinging fists? Do they even have fists? It doesn't matter, it's comic-book perfection. Meanwhile, the Foolkiller debuts, and Man-Thing is hauled to New York City where Reed Richards is left to wonder whether there's still a man inside the mire! Hardcover, 360 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $75.00.

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NOTE: Limited to 528 copies.

Volume 388 - 1st printing. "The Mighty Thor: Book 24!" Collects Thor (1962-1996 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #349-359, Thor (1962-1996 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Annual #13, and The Raven Banner: A Tale of Asgard GN (1985 Marvel Graphic Novel). Written by Walt Simonson, Alan Zelenetz, and Bob Harris. Art by Walt Simonson, Sal Buscema, John Buscema, Butch Guice, Bob Layton, and Charles Vess. Cover by Walt Simonson. Introduction by Walt Simonson. Legendary writer/artist Walter Simonson continues his character-redefining THOR run, still considered by many to be one of the greatest in comic book history! Surtur is free! The Casket of Ancient Winters has been opened! An army is marching on Asgard and Earth! Walter Simonson has set the stage for the truly epic conclusion of his "Surtur Saga" and does it ever deliver! Thor, Beta Ray Bill and a host of Marvel Universe heroes fight back the endless invading hordes while Odin marshals his strength to battle Surtur. In the aftermath of this great war, the Rainbow Bridge is shattered and Odin has fallen, which leaves an opening for lying Loki and lascivious Lorelei to work their take advantage and take over. Also featuring a never before reprinted Annual penciled and inked by John Buscema and the "Raven Banner" graphic novel lavishly illustrated by Charles Vess! Hardcover, 392 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $75.00.