Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present Marvel) 1st Edition comic books published within the past 2 months

NOTE: Limited to 574 copies.

Volume 386 - 1st printing. "The Tomb of Dracula: Book 5!" Collects The Tomb of Dracula (1972-1979 1st Series) #41-55 and Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #14. Written by Marv Wolfman and Steve Englehart. Art and cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Blade's quest for vengeance reaches its high-stakes conclusion! The creative talents of Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan and Tom Palmer made TOMB OF DRACULA the must-read comic of the 1970s. Lushly illustrated, beautifully colored and featuring taut stories that wove together thrilling action with in-depth character subplots, it was everything you could hope for in a comic book. And in this volume, so many strands come together: The Doctor Sun saga concludes, Blade finally wreaks vengeance on the man who killed his mother and a resurrected Count Dracula finds an unholy bride who will bear his child! Dracula also crosses paths with Marvel mainstays - including a crossover where he sinks his teeth into Doctor Strange's neck and a battle with the cosmic power of the Silver Surfer! The Marvel Masterworks, with their stunning new restoration, make these classics look better than ever! Hardcover, 328 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $75.00.

NOTE: Limited to 434 copies.

Volume 387 - 1st printing. "Ghost Rider: Book 7!" Collects Ghost Rider (1973-1983 1st Series) #74-81, Marvel Super Heroes (1990-1993 2nd Series) #11, The Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #145 and material from What If (1977 1st Series) #17 and 28 and The Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #146. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, Bob Budiansky, Don Perlin, Tina Chrioproces, Peter B. Gillis, Steven Grant, and Michael Fleisher. Art by Bob Budiansky, Don Perlin, Greg LaRocque, Carmine Infantino, Tom Sutton, Dave Simons, Kevin Dzubans, Danny Bulanadi, Vince Colletta, Art Nichols, Chic Stone, and Frank Springer. Cover by Bob Budiansky. Introduction by J.M. DeMatteis. Ghost Rider's rampage through the 1970s era of Marvel continues! The Marvel Masterworks proudly present the finale of the Ghost Rider series that burned through pages for a decade and made the demon biker an icon. In this volume, series artist Bob Budiansky is joined by then-up-and-coming and now-lengendary writer J.M. DeMatteis. They'll make Johnny Blaze's struggle to contain the vengeance-obsessed demon as compelling as ever with adversaries like the stunning Steel Wind. The true test comes when Asmodeus compels Mephisto to split Blaze and Zarathos. It's pedal to the metal from there as Zarathos' origin is revealed and Roxanne Simpson returns, setting up a final showdown that will prove the high cost of vengeance. Also featuring two rare Ghost Rider What If? tales and an encounter with the Defenders. Hardcover, 304 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.