Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition comic books 2012-2014

Volume 173 - 1st printing. "Captain Marvel: Book4!" Collects Captain Marvel (1968-1979 1st Series Marvel) #34-46. Written by STEVE ENGLEHART, AL MILGROM, JIM STARLIN, MIKE FRIEDRICH and CHRIS CLAREMONT. Art by AL MILGROM, JIM STARLIN and ALFREDO ALCALA. Cover by GIL KANE. Steve Englehart and Al Milgrom take the good Captain to the next level. Beginning with Nitro's pivotal first appearance and the fight for Compound 13, the action jumps into the Negative Zone where Annihilus confronts Marv's other half, Rick Jones. Then, it's off to the Blue Area of the Moon for a fight that will forever change our Nega-Band-bound combo. Next comes a trip to the Watcher's homeworld for the trial of Uatu. A return to Hala reveals the Supreme Intelligence's master plan for Cap and Rick, and the residents of Earth aren't going to like it one bit. Topped off with menaces including Ronan the Accuser, Drax the Destroyer and the Stranger; team-ups with Ant-Man and the Wasp; and appearances of cosmic Marvel lynchpins the Universal Church of Truth and the Soul Gem. Hardcover, 248 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

Volume 174 - 1st printing. "Atlas Era: Tales to Astonish: Book 4!" Collects Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #31-34, and material from 35-51 and 54. Written by STAN LEE, LARRY LIEBER and ROBERT BERNSTEIN. Art by JACK KIRBY, STEVE DITKO, DON HECK, LARRY LIEBER, PAUL REINMAN and JOE SINNOTT. Cover by JACK KIRBY. The final volume in your complete TALES TO ASTONISH library! From headlining horrors to the frightful backup features that supported TTA's first Ant-Man epics, they're all here to shock your socks off. Hardcover, 304 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 940 copies. Cover price $64.99.

Volume 176 - 1st printing. "The Mighty Thor: Book 11!" Collects Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #195-205. Written by Gerry Conway and Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Jim Mooney. Cover by John Buscema. All hail Asgard, 'cause it's time for another dose of the Mighty Thor! When Odin sends Thor on a quest to the World's End, Loki looses Mangog, the monster powered by the anger and hatred of a billion beings! It's an all-out epic that leads to the tragic death of the All-father Odin. But death is not the end! Pluto, Lord of Hades, comes to claim Odin's soul -and a war with Hela, Norse Queen of the Dead, erupts. Then, an experiment by the Rigellian Colonizers unleashes Ego-Prime! The cosmic menace embarks on a time-twisting, evolution-bending rampage -and once the dust settles, Thor and company will be exiled to Earth. And to top it off, Mephisto pits Thor against the ones he loves the most. There's no doubt they're Marvel Masterworks, one and all, so reserve that copy today! Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $38.00

Add to cart Very Fine $33.00

Volume 177 - 1st printing. "Golden Age: Young Allies: Book 2!" Collects Young Allies Comics (1941-1946) #5-8. Written by STAN LEE. Cover by Alex Schomburg. If you were a red-blooded American youngster in 1942, there was one adventure you'd love to have - and the Young Allies, comics' first team of kid adventurers, would take you there with a knuckle sandwich straight to the Axis powers! Bucky, Toro and their gang protect America on the homefront and on the front line in giant 40-plus-page adventures that burst off the page with action and excitement. Traveling across the country and around the globe, the Young Allies fight Hitler's Hollywood infiltrator the Owl, the South American Ambassador of Terror, the North African Nazi Wehrmact and the fiendish Whip. Backed-up by the time-traveling Tommy Tyme and humorous Norman the Doorman, the Golden Age classics in this volume are collected here for the first time in 70 years. So don't wait a moment longer - reserve your copy today! Hardcover, 280 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 845 copies. Cover price $64.99.

Volume 178 - 1st printing. "Captain America: Book 6!" Collects Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #137-148. Written by STAN LEE and Gary Friedrich. Art by John Romita, SR. IT DOESN'T COME MUCH MORE CLASSIC THAN A COLLABORATION BY STAN LEE AND JOHN ROMITA, AND THAT'S JUST WHAT WE HAVE IN STORE! AND TO SWEETEN THE POT, THEY'RE BY KICKING IT OFF BY TEAMING CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON WITH SPIDER-MAN! THEN, CAP TAKES A GIG AS A NEW YORK POLICEMAN TO UNRAVEL THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE CITY'S BOYS IN BLUE. LEST WE FORGET, THERE'S NO SHORTAGE OF LARGER-THAN-LIFE VILLAINS: FROM THE GREY GARGOYLE TO HYDRA TO THE RED SKULL, THERE'S PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR CAP TO SWING THAT SHIELD! AND SPEAKING OF S.H.I.E.L.D., NICK FURY'S SPY SHOP IS HERE, ALONG WITH SHARON CARTER AND FEMME FORCE! BEFORE IT'S OVER, YOU'LL ALSO SEE THE DEBUT OF THE FALCON'S NEW DUDS AND THE FIRST CAP STORY BY SAL BUSCEMA! Hardcover, 280 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 890 copies. Cover price $59.99.

Volume 179 - 1st printing. "Avengers: Book 12!" Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #112-119, Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #8-11 and material from FOOM (1973-1978 Magazine) #5-7. Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Bob Brown. Cover by John Romita. Earth's Mightiest Heroes fight one of the greatest battles in super-hero history! It's hero against hero in the sensational summer hit of 1973: the "Avengers/Defenders War." Cap vs. Namor! Thor vs. Hulk! It's the original crossover clash, and there's never been another one like it. But first, there are even more trendsetting classics in store for you: Mantis makes her debut; the Lion God brings the Avengers to their knees; Vision and the Scarlet Witch's relationship blossoms, but not without the intolerant objections of others; and the Swordsman joins the ranks of the Avengers. And as an added bonus, we're including rare pinups, profiles and an interview with the Avengers' own Jarvis - all from the pages of the '70s fan-mag F.O.O.M.! Hardcover, 264 pages, full color. Limited to 930 copies. Cover price $59.99.

Volume 180 - 1st printing. "Atlas Era Journey into Mystery: Book 4!" Collects Journey into Mystery (1952-1962) #31-40. Cover by Bill Everett. The MARVEL MASTERWORKS once again go back to the days when horror ruled the racks. Yes, it's time to take a journey into mystery! And this volume offers a special treat: Steve Ditko's first story for Marvel. In 1956, at the beginning of his career, Ditko drew a handful of stories for Stan Lee - and you'll get not just one, but two of them here. Also providing heaping helpings of suspense, scares and twist endings are 1950s comics luminaries like Wally Wood, Al Wiliamson, Bernie Krigstein and Gene Colan. These rare stories are collected here for the first time and bring you one zombie-shuffling step closer to completing your JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY library! Reserve that copy today, True Believer! Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 835 copies. Cover price $64.99.

Volume 181 – 1st printing. "Marvel Team-Up: Book 2!" Collects Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #12-22 and Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #103. Written by LEN WEIN with GERRY CONWAY and STEVE GERBER. Art by GIL KANE with ROSS ANDRU, SAL BUSCEMA, and DON HECK. Cover by JOHN ROMITA. Spider-Man has never had the best luck with friends and when you're teamed-up with buddies like Ghost Rider and Jack Russell, the Werewolf by Night-well, who needs enemies? Yes, that's right, it's time for another webslinging Marvel Team-Up Masterworks! Spidey is joined by an unmatched who's who of the Marvel U. From Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, Mr. Fantastic and Captain Marvel to Ka-Zar, Black Panther, Dr. Strange and Hawkeye, it's a feast of super heroic proportions for every action/adventure addict. You'll experience a cross-country course of battles from San Fran to NYC against the Grey Gargoyle, the unnerving Orb, Mole Man, Stegron the Dinosaur Man, Quasimodo, and Xandu, who returns for the first time since his Lee/Ditko debut. And just for good measure, Human Torch and the Hulk pair up against Blastaar the Living Bomb Burst! Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 885 copies. Cover price $59.99.

Volume 182 – 1st printing. "Amazing Spider-Man: Book 14!" Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963-1998 1ST SERIES)#132-142, Giant Size Super Heroes Featuring Spider-Man (1974)#1 And Marvel Treasury Edition (1974)#1. Written by GERRY CONWAY. Art by Ross Andru. Cover by JOHN ROMITA SR. Peter Parker Has Never Had It Easy. When He's Facing A Gauntlet Of Ne'er-Do-Wells The Likes Of The Molten Man, Morbius And Man-Wolf, You Know That The Parker Luck Is In Full Effect - And You're In Store For Some Top-Notch Spider-Man Adventures! Exhibit A: Teetering On The Edge Of Sanity Since The Death Of His Father - A.K.A. The Green Goblin - Harry Osborn Goes Off The Deep End And Takes Up The Mantle Of Spidey's Nemesis. With His Best Friend Out To Kill Him, It's An Edge-Of-Your-Seat Encounter That Will Redefine The Webslinger's World For Decades To Come. Plus: The Tarantula Debuts; The Punisher Returns; And Mindworm, Grizzly, Mysterio And The Jackal Pile On. It's Another Heaping Helping Of Spidey Masterworks! Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 1,045 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 183 – 1st printing. "Golden Age of Marvel Comics: Book 7!" Collects Marvel Mystery Comics (1939-1949) #25-28. Written by STAN LEE, JOE SIMON, and RAY GILL. Art by CARL BURGOS, BILL EVERETT, JACK KIRBY, PAUL GUSTAVSON, BEN THOMPSON, BOB OKSNER, AL GABRIELE, and SID GREENE. Cover by ALEX SCHOMBURG. The Comic That Started It All - Marvel Mystery Comics - Continues Its Historic Marvel Masterworks Run. Featuring The Headlining Heroes That Made Marvel An Overnight Success - The Human Torch And Sub-Mariner By Carl Burgos And Bill Everett - Each Issue Offers 64 Jam-Packed Pages Of Thrills And Adventure. And Those Two Heroes Are Just The Tip Of The Iceberg, 'Cause This Is The Golden Age! You'll Also See The Conclusion Of Ka-Zar's 1940S Jungle Adventures, The Whimsical Jimmy Jupiter's Debut, The Eerie Vision's Avenging Hand, The Patriot's Fight Against Fifth Columnists, Terry Vance's Mystery-Detective Exploits, And The Angel's Battle Against Weird Monsters And Mob Menaces. Hardcover, 280 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 842 copies. Cover price $74.99.

Volume 184 – 1st printing. "Defender: Book 3!" Collects Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #17-24, Giant-Size Defenders (1974) #2-4, and Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) #6-7. Written by STEVE ENGLEHART, LEN WEIN and TONY ISABELLA. Art by SAL BUSCEMA, BOB BROWN and JIM STARLIN. Cover by GIL KANE. Comicdom's #1 non-team is back, and they've never been better! Hulk, Dr. Strange, Sub-Mariner, Valkyrie and Nighthawk team with Luke Cage, Daredevil and Son of Satan to take on the likes of the Wrecking Crew, Satannish and Asmodeus! Then, spinning out of MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE, comes Steve Gerber! Deconstructing genre conventions with a healthy dose of absurdity, Gerber's innovative Defenders run turned readers' expectations on their heads - so suitably we're including the original Atlas Era appearances of the Headmen: Gorilla Man, Jerold Morgan and Chondu the Mystic! Topped off with a GIANT-SIZE battle royale with the Grandmaster and a Squadron Sinister rematch, this one is a MARVEL MASTERWORKS if there ever was! Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 850 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 185 – 1st printing. Iron Fist: Book 2! Collects Iron Fist (1975-1977 1st Series) #3-15 and Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) #63-64. Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT. Art and cover by John Byrne. Before they made X-Men the No. 1 hit of its time, Chris Claremont and John Byrne brought their storytelling magic to the adventures of Iron Fist. It's kung-fu action in the Mighty Marvel Manner - and here, in the pages of the Masterworks, you'll enjoy their classic run collected and fully restored for the first time. Joined by ladies of action Misty Knight and Colleen Wing, Iron Fist has his skill in both mind and body tested by radioactive horrors, martial-arts masters, New York's kung-fu kingpin and even his closest confidantes. Plus: an assault on Avengers Mansion; the first appearance of Sabretooth; an early guest-appearance by the All-New, All-Different X-Men; and the final showdown with the Steel Serpent. Its '70s Marvel at its most exciting Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 900 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 186 – 1st printing. "Atlas Era Tales of Suspense: Book 4!" Collects Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #32-48, and #50-54. Written by STAN LEE and LARRY LIEBER. Art by JACK KIRBY, STEVE DIKTO, DON HECK and PAUL REINMAN. Cover by JACK KIRBY. The Marvel Masterworks bring you the final, fantastic volume of TALES OF SUSPENSE with another dose of giant monsters, intergalactic alien invaders and weird menaces. Including each complete pre-hero issue, as well as the many never-before-reprinted backup stories that supported Iron Man after his debut, crafted by a who's who list of top talent: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Jack Davis and more. This must-have volume brings you the stories that were the crucible for the Marvel Age of Comics, so don't wait - reserve your copy today! Hardcover, 304 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 885 copies. Cover price $74.99.

Volume 187 – 1st printing. "Sgt. Fury: Book 4!" Collects Sgt. Fury (1964-1981) #33-34. Written by ROY THOMAS. Art and cover by DICK AYERS. All right, ya goldbricks! Stand at attention and salute the good Sgt. Fury and his latest cache of World War II adventures brought to you by none other than the MARVEL MASTERWORKS! Your mission includes action on the Greek front, covert operations inside Berlin, incursions into Rommel's North African territory and a rendezvous with the French resistance - and that's just to shake the dust off. You'll also read the Howling Commandos' origin, meet a new member of the group in ex-Nazi Eric Koenig and face off with Colonel Klaue's crack Blitzkrieg Squad. It's war action in the mighty Marvel manner - so report for duty as requested, or it'll be permanent K.P. duty. Dismissed! Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 810 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 188 – 1st printing. "Fantastic Four: Book 14!" Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #142-150, Giant Size Super Stars (1974) #1, Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) #2, and Avengers (1963 1st Series) #127. Written by Steve Englehart and GERRY CONWAY. Art by Rich Buckler. Cover by Gil Kane. FANTASTIC FOUR stands tall as one of the most famous super-hero series of all time - and it certainly didn't get there by resting on its laurels. How better can that be proven than by another MARVEL MASTERWORKS collection? First, Dr. Doom pushes the FF to the limit! Then, Human Torch and Medusa adventure in the Himalayas! Reed and Sue's relationship is strained when Sue joins Namor in an invasion of New York - and just to keep things tense, the Frightful Four pile on, too! Then, Ultron crashes Crystal and Quicksilver's wedding! Finally, it's a Thing vs. Hulk battle royale and a tense time-traveling tale - masterworks, one and all! Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 930 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $44.00

Add to cart Near Mint $44.00

Volume 189 – 1st printing. "Golden Age Captain America: Volume 6!" Collects Captain America Comics (1941-1954 Golden Age) #21-24. Written by STAN LEE. Art by Syd Shores. Cover by AL AVISON. When Captain America says, "Report for Marvel Masterworks duty!" you'd better snap to attention, soldier! You've been called up for a serving of the first Avenger's Golden Age adventures. Illustrated by breakout talent Syd Shores and a cadre of titans of the Timely era, each tale explodes off the page with panel-bursting action and excitement. From the Reaper and the Creeper to the Cobra Ring of Death and vampire killers, Cap and Bucky's wartime exploits are collected here for the first time. With backup stories featuring the Human Torch and the Secret Stamp, every giant 64-page issue is a package that's worth its weight in the Golden Age! Hardcover, 280 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 800 copies. Cover price $74.99.

Volume 190 – 1st printing. "Ka-Zar: Book 1!" Collects Marvel Super Heroes (1966 1st Series)#19, Astonishing Tales (1970) #1-16, and material from Savage Tales (1971 Magazine) #1. Cover by Barry Windosr Smith and Herb Trimpe. Beyond the cold Antarctic wastes, in the depths of a secret hidden jungle, Ka-Zar rules the Savage Land. Populated by dinosaurs, barbarians and saber-tooth tigers, this land that time forgot is threatened from beyond its borders by enemies including Kraven the Hunter and madmen still fighting World War II - and from within, by the bizarre Garokk the Petrified Man and the sun-priestess Zaladane. These adventures, the origin of Ka-Zar and Zabu, and more await you! Featuring stories never before collected, this inaugural Ka-Zar Masterworks showcases a bona-fide who's who of top comics talent! Hardcover, 312 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 750 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 191 – 1st printing. "Atlas Era: Jungle Adventure Volume 3!" Collects Jungle Tales (1954 Atlas)#5-7, Jungle Action (1954 Atlas) #4-6 and Lorna, the Jungle Queen (1953-1957) #13-16. Written by DON RICO. Art by WERNER ROTH, JOE MANEELY, JOHN ROMITA, JAY SCOTT PIKE and AL HARTLEY. Cover by Vince Coletta. Go wild with another set of jungle adventures from the MARVEL MASTERWORKS! This thundering third volume brings you the continuing adventures of the lovely Lorna the Jungle Girl; the end of Jann of the Jungle's JUNGLE TALES series; and every last page of Leopard Girl, Lo-Zar, Jungle Boy and Man-oo the Mighty's JUNGLE ACTION stories. Featuring artwork by the greatest good-girl artists in Stan Lee's Atlas stable - Jay Scott Pike, John Romita, Don Heck, Joe Maneely, Vince Colletta and more - you'll love every lithe page of vine-swinging, Commie-bashing, treasure-hunting jungle action. Oh, and lest we forget, there's monkeys, too! Hardcover, 280pages, full color. Cover price $74.99.

Volume 192 – 1st printing. "Amazing Spider-Man Volume 15!" Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963-1998 1ST SERIES)#143-155. Written by GERRY CONWAY. Art by Ross Andru. Cover by Gil Kane. Peter Parker's life has never been easy, but it's hard to take a turn for the worse when your dead girlfriend shows up on your doorstep. Oh, then there's that famous Parker luck, which means it does. It means, Spidey, you've been cloned! The Amazing Spider-Man launches into the storyline that shocked the comics world! The scheming Jackal takes our hero through the wringer as he not only must face one of his greatest personal tragedies, but also has to battle through the Scorpion, the Tarantula - and himself! You'll also enjoy the blossoming of Peter and Mary Jane's relationship, and even their first kiss, as well as the return of the Shocker and the Sandman - and more! Hardcover, 264 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 885 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 193 – 1st printing. "Incredible Hulk: Book 7!" Collects Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #135-144, Avengers (1963 1st Series) #88, and Marvel Super Heroes (1966 1st Series) #16. Cover by HERB TRIMPE. The Hulk is back, and he's going to smash his way through more masterworks than you can throw a tank at! It starts off with the time-travelling Kang the Conqueror and a trip back to World War I featuring the Phantom Eagle. Then, Hulk takes it to outer space, fighting the Abomination, before falling down to Earth and into the sub-atomic world of the Psyklop. Following the classic introduction of Hulk's love, Jarella, comes the first appearance of Doc Samson, a battle atop the Empire State Building, and the fight for who's meanest and greenest against Dr. Doom! With the Phantom Eagle's first appearance from MARVEL SUPER-HEROES to round it out, there's no doubt - this is a Marvel Masterworks! Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 800 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 194 – 1st printing. "Iron Man: Book 8!" Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #39-53. Written by ARCHIE GOODWIN, GERRY CONWAY, MIMI GOLD and ALLYN BRODSKY. Art by DON HECK with GEORGE TUSKA and GENE COLAN. Cover by Gil Kane. The adventures of inventor and Avenger Tony Stark take a turn for the extraordinary as his ESP-empowered fiancée, Marianne Rodgers, is tormented by visions of Iron Man's death. Joined by the Guardsman, Iron Man faces a host of enemies as each hero's abilities are pushed to their limits - with tragic consequences. As if that wasn't drama enough, the Board of Directors vies to force Tony from his own company; protesters riot at the gates; and Firebrand, the Super-Adaptoid and the Cyborg-Sinister strive to make Iron Man's death a reality. Also featuring Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith's stunning retelling of Iron Man's origin, this volume is a Masterworks must for every Iron Man fan! Hardcover, 320 pages, full color. All Ages. NOTE: Limited to 800 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 195 – 1st printing. "Avengers: Book 13!" Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #120-128, Giant Size Avengers (1974) #1, Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) #33, and Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #150. Cover by Gil Kane. Earth's Mightiest Heroes begin to unravel the origin of Mantis in their latest Masterworks extravaganza! An all-hands-on-deck battle with the Zodiac takes the Avengers to the stars and into the jungles of Vietnam before Mantis' surprise connection to the criminal gang is revealed. Then, the team lends its might to Captain Marvel's fight against Thanos and his Cosmic Cube! Next, Roy Thomas returns for a GIANT-SIZE AVENGERS adventure including the Golden Age heroes Miss America and the Whizzer, and a revelation about Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch's origins. And that's not all! There's the wedding of Quicksilver and Crystal; the return of Ultron; and the increasingly tense love triangle emerging between the Scarlet Witch, the Vision and Mantis - classics one and all! Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 875 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 196 – 1st printing. "Doctor Strange: Book 6!" Collects Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #10-22, Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) Annual #1, and Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) #44. Written by STEVE ENGLEHART, FRANK BRUNNER and MIKE FRIEDRICH. Art and Cover by GENE COLAN.Steve Englehart and Gene Colan set Dr. Strange on a series of unmatched classics in the Sorcerer Supreme's next Marvel Masterworks - and it all begins with the end of the world! Eternity declares that the end times are here - and to save us all, Stephen Strange must first face...himself. Next comes a Doc Strange vs. Dracula crossover, followed by a trip to Hell and finally a time-traveling Occult History of America! Then, Marv Wolfman takes the reins as Dr. Strange rejects his Sorcerer Supreme status - and must battle Xander the Merciless and a Clea gone mad! With lush and lyrical art by Rudy Nebres and P. Craig Russell, you'll find none more worthy of the name "Masterworks."! Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 800 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 197 – 1st printing. "Fantastic Four: Book 15!" Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #151-163, Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) #3-4, and Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #2. Written by Steve Englehart and GERRY CONWAY. Art by Rich Buckler. Cover by Gil Kane. It's a treasure trove of FF classics, courtesy of the Marvel Masterworks! First comes a battle of the sexes as the FF find themselves in the midst of the fight between Femizons and Mahkizmo the Nuclear Man. Then, the Silver Surfer returns with a vengeance! The Machiavellian Dr. Doom has captured the Surfer's beloved Shalla-Bal and used her to turn him against the FF. And that's just the warm up! The FF and Inhumans team up against Xemu, the Invisible Girl returns to the fold, and Arkon the Annihilator initiates an adventure featuring an inter-dimensional alternate Thing. Topped off with a giant-size battle against the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the first appearance of Madrox the Multiple Man, they're Masterworks one and all! Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 800 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 198 – 1st printing. "Daredevil: Book 7!" Collects Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #64-74 and Iron Man (1968 1st Series) #35-36. Written by ROY THOMAS. Art Gene Colan and Don Heck. Cover by Marie Severin. The Man Without Fear heads out to the Left Coast in a quest to earn back the love of Miss Karen Page - and L.A.'s never been stranger! A cast of bizarre and action-packed enemies stands between DD and the woman he loves - including Stunt-Master, Brother Brimstone and the Stilt-Man. Back in the Big Apple, Daredevil teams up with the Black Panther, fights Tagak the Leopard Lord and protects a young boxer under the wing of his father's trainer. Meanwhile, the Tribune attempts to lay down his own justice on the youth movement. And it all leads to a crossover classic as DD joins forces with Iron Man and Nick Fury against Spymaster and the Zodiac! Hardcover, 264 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 860 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 199 – 1st printing. "Thor: Book 12!" Collects Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #206-216. Written by Gerry Conway and Len Wein. Art by John Buscema and Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane. Hail Asgard! Hail Thor! Hail a great big battle with the Absorbing Man and Loki that takes the Thunder God to Rutland, Vermont! Next comes Mercurio the Four-Dimensional Man, a mystery at the mystic ring of Stonehenge, and Ulik the King of the Trolls' attempt to wrest Mjlonir from Thor's hand and conqueror Earth. That's just the warm up, though! Thor, the Warriors Three and Hildegard return to Asgard to free Odin from alien slavers. With the All-Father at their side, an adventure across the stars worthy of the gods begins. But waiting in the Dark Nebula, the 4-D Man and Xorr the Spawner of Worlds stand in the way of Thor and his rescue of the Lady Sif! Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 800 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 200 – 1st printing. "Marvel Two-In-One: Book 1!"Collects Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) #11-12, and Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) #1-10. Cover by Jim Starlin. Two hundred volumes long and still going strong, the MARVEL MASTERWORKS celebrate Vol. 200 with the launch of Marvel Two-In-One! Yes, the ever lovin', blue-eyed Thing's own series collected is between hard covers at last! Begun as a MARVEL FEATURE tryout, Ben Grimm's headlining effort kicked off with Hulk and Iron Man battles (not to mention Thanos and the Blood Brothers), and then shifted into high gear with monster vs. monster - yup, it's Thing vs. Man-Thing! Rounding out the first ten issues are the revival of the Guardians of the Galaxy; revelations in the life of the Valkyrie; and adventures with Daredevil, Sub-Mariner, Ghost Rider, Thor and Black Widow - and before you know it, you'll be clamoring for more! Ya ain't a Yancy Streeter, are ya? Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 800 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 201 – 1st printing. "Atlas Era Strange Tales: Book 6!" Collects Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #49-57.

Cover by Bill Everett.

The link between the Atlas Era and the Marvel Age draws ever closer with our sixth scare-filled collection of STRANGE TALES!

Behind some of the most beautiful cover art in Bill Everett's storied career, each issue is packed with twist-ending tales that thrill and horrify. There are aliens, astronauts, girls, gangsters, police and poltergeists prepared to amaze you following every page turn. With artwork by a who's who of 1950s talent - from Ditko and Colan to Orlando and Crandall - it's as much a feast for the eyes as a shock to the senses.

So reserve your copy today, or risk a comeuppance worse than death: no Strange Tales in your Masterworks library!

Hardcover, 248 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 750 copies.

Cover price $74.99.

Volume 202 – 1st printing. "Sub-Mariner: Book 5!" Collects Sub-Mariner (1968-1974 1st Series) #25-48 and Ka-Zar (1970 1st Series) #1.

Written by ROY THOMAS and Allyn Brodsky. Art and Cover by Sal Buscema.

Brace yourself for one of the most epic eras in the history of Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner!

Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema have prepared for you a string of classics that have defined the Atlantean's life forevermore - and lucky you, the Marvel Masterworks are bringing them to you in one sweet package! Featuring team-ups with Hercules and Captain Marvel, gladiator battles against Triton and Stingray, the return of Attuma and Prince Byrrah, the founding of the Titans Three - who would soon become none other than the Defenders - and oh, did we forget the Red Raven? But the heart of the drama is Namor and Lady Dorma's wedding, and the scheming Lemurian Llyra's plans to destroy it all!

Hardcover, 264 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 700 copies.

Cover price $69.99.

Volume 203 – 1st printing. "Defenders: Book 4!" Collects Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #22-30 and Giant-Size Defenders (1974) #5.

Cover by Gil Kane.

Steve Gerber's DEFENDERS ranks as a high-water mark of '70s Marvel.

Taking the famous non-team and mixing in his own unique brand of sharp social commentary, Gerber brought forth stories both action-packed and insightful! We begin with a classic four-part saga featuring the bigoted Sons of the Serpent that brings members past and present together to defend the defenseless. Then, the Guardians of the Galaxy hit the scene and take the Defenders to the year 3015 A.D.!

It's an amazing adventure including the debut of Starhawk - and while we were at it, we added the Guardians of the Galaxy's first appearance, too! Oh, and there's an elf with a gun. You'll see...

Hardcover, 248 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 725 copies.

Cover price $69.99.

Volume 204 – 1st printing. "Captain America: Book 7!" Collects Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #149-159.

Cover by Sal Buscema.

A new era begins for the Sentinel of Liberty in this must-have Marvel Masterworks volume!

It's a Captain America extravaganza including shocking revelations; the debut of seminal Cap scribe Steve Englehart; and action, action, action aplenty! Our hero's battles begin with Batroc the Leaper, the Stranger, the Scorpion and Mr. Hyde - but it's all prelude to Cap facing off against S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Nick Fury. Meanwhile, the Falcon has a surprise encounter with two familiar - and anything but friendly - faces that will change Captain America's life forever. It's the shock of the year as Cap discovers that while he was frozen in the Arctic, there was second Captain America and Bucky!

Now they're back - and fighting mad!

Hardcover, 248 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 750 copies.

Cover price $69.99.

Volume 205 - 1st printing. "Amazing Spider-Man: Book 16!" Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1ST SERIES)#156-168 and ANNUAL #10.

Written by Len Wein and Bill Mantlo. Art by Ross Andru and Gil Kane. Cover by Ross Andru.

Peter Parker's past comes back to haunt him in his latest and greatest Marvel Masterworks volume!

Doc Ock has returned, and he's brought the ghost of Hammerhead with him! And those two aren't the only ones back from the grave: The Kingpin is out to resurrect his son, and he can only do it if Spider-Man dies! The danger doesn't stop there, either, as the Punisher sets his sights on Spider-Man in an adventure guest-starring the X-Men's Nightcrawler, dinosaurs rampage down Broadway in the war of the reptile-men, one of Spidey's oldest foes hijacks the Spider-Mobile, and J. Jonah Jameson secures proof of Spidey's secret identity in the return of the Spider-Slayer! Reserve your copy today!

Hardcover, 288 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 850 copies.

Cover price $69.99.

Volume 206 - 1st printing. "Daredevil: Book 8!" Collects Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #75-84 and material from Amazing Adventures (1970-1976 2nd Series) #1-8.

One of the greatest eras in the history of the Man Without Fear begins here!

In 1971, DD's new writer, Gerry Conway, and master artist Gene Colan were joined by Tom Palmer to form a creative team that captivated readers.

Meanwhile, the Black Widow, fresh off of her own solo adventures-all of which are presented in this volume in stunning MASTERWORKS quality-joined Daredevil, and one of Marvel's greatest duos was born! The action includes revolutionaries, a battle against Spider-Man and the Sub-Mariner, the Man-Bull, the Owl, the Scorpion, the conclusion of the Mr. Kline saga, and the trial of the Black Widow.

The drama isn't all action: With the Black Widow in Daredevil's life, what will become of Matt Murdock's relationship with the lovely Karen Page?

Hardcover, 312 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to copies.

Cover price $69.99.

Volume 207 - 1st printing. "Captain Marvel: Book 5!" Collects Captain Marvel (1968-1979 1st Series Marvel) #47-57, AVENGERS ANNUAL #7 and MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE ANNUAL #2.

Cover by Al Milgrom.

Captain Marvel has returned to Earth, but the space-born super hero shouldn't expect a warm welcome. His enemies from the Kree Empire have followed him to our world, and a war is about to break out - the War of Three Galaxies!

Teamed with the Inhumans and Kree agents on Earth, Captain Marvel must stop the Kree Science Council from escalating their struggle for genetic superiority and galactic empire. Meanwhile, Cap fights with the Avengers against the Super-Adaptoid, and he and Rick Jones are at long last separated. Each their own man for the first time in ages, Rick and Mar-Vell must search for a new purpose before it finds them - in the guise of Nitro and Thanos!

Hardcover, 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $69.99.

Volume 208 - 1st printing. "The Avengers: book 14!" Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #129-135, Giant Size Avengers (1974) #2-4, and FOOM (1973-1978 Magazine) #12.

Written by Steve Englehart and Roy Thomas. Art by Sal Buscema. Cover by Ron Wilson.

Prepare yourself for one of the greatest sagas in Avengers history: the Celestial Madonna!

Throughout his AVENGERS run, writer Steve Englehart slowly built the mysterious Mantis into one of the '70s most intriguing characters. Here, her tale reaches its cosmic climax in a series of adventures spanning space and time! The action begins when Kang the Conqueror arrives on the scene - and before it's over Hawkeye will return; an Avenger will die; the Legion of the Unliving shall rise; and Kang, Rama-Tut and Immortus will have time-twisted you in two!

And that's just for starters, as this volume presents the origin of the Vision and the android Avenger's wedding to the Scarlet Witch! They're Marvel Masterworks, one and all!

Hardcover, 264 pages, full color.

Cover price $69.99.

Volume 209 - 1st printing. "Marvel Rarities: Book 1!" Collects material from Amazing Adventures (1961 1st Series) #1-5, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #49-58, Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #1-7, Marvel Super Heroes (1966-1982 1st Series) #20 and 23, and Astonishing Tales (1970-1976) #1-8. Cover by Larry Lieber. That's right, True Believer! Because you demanded it, the Marvel Masterworks proudly bring you a collection of the rarest stories from the Marvel Age of Comics! Experience classic tales featuring mystic hero Dr. Droom, arch-villain Dr. Doom and the cosmic Watcher in one must-have Masterworks collection! Featuring some of the era's greatest talents - Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas and Gene Colan - it's a perfect Masterworks pedigree! This volume will also include a host of amazing extras from the 1960s peak of the Marvel Age - original Marvel Merry Marching Society memorabilia; rare pinups, posters and prints; and more! It's the volume you've dreamed of, so reserve your copy today! Hardcover, 344 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 0 copies. Cover price $75.00.

Volume 210 - 1st printing. "Fantastic Four: Book 16!" Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #164-175 and ANNUAL #11, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #20 and ANNUAL #1, and Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #11. Written by Bill Mantlo and Roy Thomas. Art by George Pérez, John Buscema, Sal Buscema and Rich Buckler. Cover by Jack Kirby. The Crusader! The Thing cured! Luke Cage joins the FF! Hulk vs. the Thing and both of them vs. the FF! Galactus vs. the High Evolutionary! Time-traveling adventures with the Invaders! And the impossible return of an improbable guest-star! Writer Roy Thomas teams with breakout art talent George Pérez, master storyteller John Buscema, and Bullpen stalwarts Sal Buscema and Rich Buckler to bring you some of the greatest FF tales of the 1970s! Trust us, True Believer, you'll know why they call it "The World's Greatest Comic Magazine" by the time you're done with this jam-packed Marvel Masterworks collection! Hardcover, 328 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 740 copies. NOTE: Limited to 740 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 211 - 1st printing. "Ms. Marvel: Book 1!" Collects Ms. Marvel (1977-1979 1st Series) #1-14. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The year was 1977, and Marvel was set to debut its latest and greatest new super heroine. NASA Security Chief Carol Danvers' life had long been intertwined with the alien Kree's interventions on Earth. But now it was time for this new woman in a new era to take on a new persona all her own: Ms. Marvel! As editor of Woman magazine, Danvers must contend with the Marvel Universe's biggest blowhard, J. Jonah Jameson, while discovering her identity and origins as a super hero. Chris Claremont, continuing the series begun by Gerry Conway, brings to bear all the craft and character development of his renowned X-MEN run - while Jim Mooney, John Buscema and Joe Sinnott supply some of the most stunning art of the era! Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 760 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 212 - 1st printing. "Incredible Hulk: Book 8!" Collects Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #145-156. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dick Ayers. Cover by Herb Trimpe. He's mean, he's green, and sometimes he's too small to be seen - he's the Incredible Hulk! Yes, the Hulk's back in another round of tales full of trials, tribulations, revenge, romance and...Richard Nixon?! Returning from a battle with Dr. Doom, the Hulk finds himself in the sights of the U.S. military's Project: Greenskin. Objective? Destroy the Hulk! The adventure continues with the green girl of Hulk's heart, the other-dimensional Jarella! With the help of Ant-Man, Hulk will reunite with his love - but not before he's put on trial in front of the heroes of the Marvel Universe! With art by the classic Herb Trimpe/John Severin team, Hulk's never looked meaner, greener or better! Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 770 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 213 - 1st printing. "Thor: Book 13!" Collects Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #217-228 and Marvel Treasury Edition (1974-1981) #3. Written by Gerry Conway. Art by John Buscema. Cover by Gil Kane. Prepare to behold one of the greatest sagas in the annals of Asgard when the Mighty Thor teams up with Hercules! It's page after page of boasts, battles and broken bones as the two titans fight their way into Pluto's underworld to save the lovely Krista! And that's not all we have in store for you: Thor, Sif and Balder's journey across the cosmos to stop the mysterious Black Stars from destroying the Rigellian homeworld; the unstoppable Destroyer returns; Galactus' herald Firelord makes his debut; and the origin of Ego the Living Planet is revealed! With scripts by Gerry Conway and art by the incomparable John Buscema, there's no doubt they're Marvel Masterworks of the highest order! Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 840 copies. Cover price $69.99.

Volume 219 - 1st printing. "Not Brand Echh!" Collects Not Brand Echh (1967-1969) #1-13 and material from Daredevil (1964 1st Series) Annual #1, Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual #5, Sgt. Fury Annual (1965-1971) #4, Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual #2 and Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual #5. When Stan Lee set the tone for the Marvel Age of Comics it came with a healthy dose of humor. When fans demanded more of that Marvel mayhem, Stan, along with Jack Kirby, Gene Colan and theBullpen's mistress of mirth, Marie Severin, turned the dial up to 11 and let loose! What came blasting out was the masterpiece of Silver Age satire Not Brand Echh. Each issue came packed with Marvel's greatest talents taking a sideways look at the super heroes they made famous (and even some that they didn't!) Now, Charlie America, Scaredevil, the Revengers, Sore Son of Shmodin, the Sunk-Mariner and the one and only Forbush Man are coming at you in this unprecedented enormous Marvel Masterworks! Hardcover, 456 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 850 copies. Cover price $69.99.