Marvel comic books issue 1

Joe Quesada Cover - 1st printing. Collects Life of Captain Marvel (2018) #1-5.

Written by Margaret Stohl. Art by Carlos Pacheco, Marguerite Sauvage, Rafael Fonteriz, and Erica D'Urso, and Marcio Menyz. Cover by Joe Quesada.

She's one of the mightiest heroes not just on Earth but in the entire galaxy!

Now learn exactly how Carol Danvers became the woman she is - the Avenger she is - in the definitive origin of Captain Marvel! When sudden, crippling anxiety attacks sideline Carol in the middle of a fight, she finds herself reliving memories of a life she thought was far behind her. You can't outrun where you're from - and sometimes, you have to go home again.

But while Carol takes a temporary leave from duty to unravel her past, trouble comes looking for her. A weapon has been unleashed, and Carol's sleepy coastal town is about to become the center of its world. But there are skeletons in Captain Marvel's closet - and what she discovers will change her entire life!

Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Collects DARK REIGN: THE LIST - DAREDEVIL (2009), AVENGERS (2009), X-MEN (2009), HULK (2009), SECRET WARRIORS (2009), WOLVERINE (2009), PUNISHER (2009), and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2009). Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, MATT FRACTION, ANDY DIGGLE, JONATHAN HICKMAN, RICK REMENDER, GREG PAK, JASON AARON and DAN SLOTT. Art by MARKO DJURDJEVIC, ALAN DAVIS, BILLY TAN, ED MCGUINNESS, JOHN ROMITA JR., BEN OLIVER, ESAD RIBIC and FRANK CHO. Cover by BRANDON PETERSON. Norman Osborn plans on making a list, checking it twice and delivering an unhealthy amount of Dark Reign madness directly into the lives of super heroes both naughty and nice in DARK REIGN: THE LIST, a series of eight interconnected stories heralding the next major chapter in the Marvel Universe's current saga. Hardover, 232 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Skottie Young. Always thought Skottie Young's incredible artwork leaps off the page? Well, now it does - with a little help - in this colorful collection of punch-out Marvel heroes! Featuring nine sturdy pages filled with die-cut characters just waiting to be popped free, you can build yourself an army of Skottie's small-fry super-type standees that will serve as an adorable adornment to any home - or place of work! Enliven your living room! Ornament your office! Fashion a mini Marvel chess set! Or just sit down and play Secret Wars with 'em to your heart's content! From Spider-Man to the Guardians of the Galaxy, they're all here - and they've never looked cuter. Now, make like the junior Avengers and X-Men every time they get together - start punching, and make a stand(ee)! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 18 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

NOTE: Book 1 of the Loki Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2010-2011.

1st printing. Collects Siege: Loki (2010), Journey into Mystery (2011-2013 3rd Series) #622-636 and #626.1. Written by Kieron Gillen and Robert Rodi. Art by Jamie McKelvie, Doug Braithwaite, Pasqual Ferry, Richard Elson, Whilce Portacio, Allen Martinez, Jeffrey Huet, and Mitch Breitweiser. Cover by Marko Djurdjevic. Back Cover by Stephanie Hans. Loki changes his story! In the wake of the siege of Asgard, Loki is reborn - as a child! With this new life comes a fresh purpose, but can the other Asgardian gods possibly trust him? Let's hope so - because when the Serpent threatens Earth, Thor's battle plan is doomed to fail without Loki's help! The former Lord of Lies must use all the skills of deceit that made him so hated in his past life, but will the rejuvenated godling find redemption or damn himself further? Plus: Nightmare is gathering enough energy to rule the world, and the motherlode is inside Loki's mind. Aided by an undead handmaiden and a demon puppy, Loki risks everything on a scheme so crazy it could only have been hatched by a God of Mischief! Softcover, 432 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $22.00

1st printing. Collects Loki (2004) #1-4.

Written by ROBERT RODI. Art and cover by ESAD RIBIC.

In this surprising tale, writer Robert Rodi views Asgard from a most unexpected perspective: that of Loki himself.

After a lifetime of disgrace and humiliations, Loki has finally won his most cherished prize: command of all Asgard. With Odin overthrown, Thor held helpless in chains and Sif imprisoned, Loki is at long last master of the realm. With the kingdom in his hands, Loki at last discovers the truth about himself and his destiny.

Featuring lushly painted pages by artist Esad Ribic, LOKI presents a never-before-told version of classic Asgardian mythology. Acclaimed by critics and fans alike, this startling story will shock and surprise even the most ardent Thor reader.

Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Variante Española. Written by TOM BELAND Pencils & Cover by JUAN DOE Variante Española También Disponible M.O.D.O.K.! Monkeys! Mayhem! Marvel's First Family returns to Puerto Rico! There's no such thing as a relaxing vacation for Reed Richards and Sue Storm. They thought they were getting off easy with just having to fight an out-of-control Dragon Man in an exploding oil refinery...but when the monstrous evil genius M.O.D.O.K. hatches a plan involving genetically enhanced monkeys, our heroes will be up to their ears in it! And will they be helped or hindered by the mysterious Puerto Rican figure known only as...El Vejigante? 48 PGS./One-Shot/Rated A ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Avengers Origins: Luke Cage (2011), New Avengers (2005-2010 1st Series) #22 and 49, New Avengers: Luke Cage (2010) #1-3 and Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985) Annual #4.

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, ADAM GLASS, MIKE BENSON, JOHN ARCUDI, and Frank Miller. Art by LEINIL FRANCIS YU, Billy Tan, DALIBOR TALAJIC, ERIC CANETE, Herb Trimpe and Mike Esposito. Cover by Stuart Immonen.

The steel-skinned Avenger shows exactly why he's one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Discover how young Carl Lucas, imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, gained his powers and became the hero he is today! As Civil War rages, Luke picks a side and makes a stand - but it might divide him from his wife, Jessica Jones! But when their daughter, Danielle, is captured by Skrulls, Luke will make a deal with the devil to save her.

Then, a ghost from Luke's past takes him back to the Hero For Hire biz - and a classic street level team-up pits Luke, best pal Iron Fist, Daredevil, Moon Knight and Spider-Man against the Kingpin and Killgrave the Purple Man!

Softcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $77.00

Add to cart Very Fine $73.00

Phil Noto Cover

1st printing. Collects Power Man and Iron Fist (1972-1986 Marvel) [Luke Cage, Hero for Hire/Power Man] #1-47 and ANNUAL #1.

Cover by Phil Noto.

Luke Cage burst onto the comics scene as a new kind of hero for a new era, a hero for hire. His exploits were set against 1970s New York's grit and the plight of the city's people, all while incorporating larger-than-life villains and even the occasional Avenger.

As the first African-American super hero to headline in his own series, Luke Cage's adventures were as historic as they were exciting. Now, his complete solo series is collected in one massive Omnibus edition.

Experience the first appearance of Cottonmouth, Cage's evolving relationship with Claire Temple and the debut of Bill Foster as Giant-Man. Uncover the secrets of Security City and witness Cage battle for the title "Power Man."

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 1,008 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Archie Goodwin, Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Bill Mantlo, Don McGregor, George Perez, Ed Hannigan, Marv Wolfman, Roger Slifer, and Chris Claremont.

Art by George Tuska, Ron Wilson, George Perez, Rich Buckler, Sal Buscema, Frank Robbins, Marie Severin, Bob Brown, Lee Elias, Billy Graham, Syd Shores, Paul Reinman, Frank McLaughlin, Vince Colletta, Dave Hunt, Fred Kida, Al McWilliams, Arv Jones, Keith Pollard, Frank Springer, Joe Giella, Aubrey Bradford, Jim Mooney, Klaus Janson, Frank Giacoia, Tom Palmer, Alex Nino, and Bob Smith.

Cover price $125.00.

John Romita, Sr. Cover

1st printing. Collects Power Man and Iron Fist (1972-1986 Marvel) [Luke Cage, Hero for Hire/Power Man] #1-47 and ANNUAL #1.

Cover by John Romita, Sr..

Luke Cage burst onto the comics scene as a new kind of hero for a new era, a hero for hire. His exploits were set against 1970s New York's grit and the plight of the city's people, all while incorporating larger-than-life villains and even the occasional Avenger.

As the first African-American super hero to headline in his own series, Luke Cage's adventures were as historic as they were exciting. Now, his complete solo series is collected in one massive Omnibus edition.

Experience the first appearance of Cottonmouth, Cage's evolving relationship with Claire Temple and the debut of Bill Foster as Giant-Man. Uncover the secrets of Security City and witness Cage battle for the title "Power Man."

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 1,008 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Archie Goodwin, Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Bill Mantlo, Don McGregor, George Perez, Ed Hannigan, Marv Wolfman, Roger Slifer, and Chris Claremont.

Art by George Tuska, Ron Wilson, George Perez, Rich Buckler, Sal Buscema, Frank Robbins, Marie Severin, Bob Brown, Lee Elias, Billy Graham, Syd Shores, Paul Reinman, Frank McLaughlin, Vince Colletta, Dave Hunt, Fred Kida, Al McWilliams, Arv Jones, Keith Pollard, Frank Springer, Joe Giella, Aubrey Bradford, Jim Mooney, Klaus Janson, Frank Giacoia, Tom Palmer, Alex Nino, and Bob Smith.

Cover price $125.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Cage (1992 1st Series) #1-12 and material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995 1st Series) #82. Written by Marc McLaurin. Art by Dwayne Turner, Gordon Purcell, and Sal Velluto. Cover by Dwayne Turner. Power Man no more! Harlem's favorite son is ripping up the silk shirt and getting back in the game as Luke Cage, Hero for Hire - and he's working overtime! With Chicago as his new home, it's no surprise Luke soon has his hands full with the Untouchables! And that puts him square in the Punisher's sights. Bullets are one thing for a guy with steel-hard skin, but he'll need a power upgrade before locking horns with the Rhino and butting heads with the Hulk! It's far from a sweet Christmas when a new foe strikes - one with ties to one of his greatest enemies! With his family's lives at stake, Luke sure is a friend in need. Good thing Iron Fist is his friend indeed! Softcover, 320 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Collects Machine Man (1984 2nd Series) #1-4.

Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Herb Trimpe and Barry Windsor-Smith.

In the not too distant future, X-51 returns in one of the most beloved Machine Man stories to date. Guest-starring Iron Man 2020.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Collects Maestro: War and Pax (2021 Marvel) #1-5.

Written by Peter David. Art by Javier Pina, Wilton Santos, and Oren Junior. Cover by Dale Keown.

Call him the Maestro!

In a broken future, the man once known as the Hulk is now neither man nor Hulk. After deposing Dystopia's ancient ruler, the Maestro sets his sights even higher. It's time everyone left on the ravaged planet Earth recognized their one true god! But the Maestro isn't the only would-be immortal left - and if he wants to truly dominate the globe, he'll have to face the most powerful beings left in creation. The Pantheon sees all - including a Hulk too powerful to leave alive! And just when his former allies have him on the ropes, the Maestro's true enemy shows his face at last - and nobody's going to like the future he has planned!

Peter David continues the tale he began decades ago in the legendary HULK: FUTURE IMPERFECT!

Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $13.50

Add to cart Very Fine $13.50

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Man-Thing (2017 Marvel) #1-5.

Written by R. L. Stine. Art by German Peralta, Christopher Mitten, Kate Niemczyk, Jonathan Marks Barravecchia, Tyler Crook, and Daniel Johnson. Cover by Tyler Crook.

Marvel's melancholy muck-monster as you've never seen him before - courtesy of beloved author R.L. Stine (Goosebumps, Fear Street)!

After so many years of somber silence, Man-Thing has found his voice - and taken Hollywood by storm! But when an ancient evil threatens his old swamp stomping ground, Man-Thing will have to choose between his new life and celebrity, and the world he used to call home. An old ally pays a visit, but everything else is out to get Man-Thing - including crocodiles, bats and mosquitos, oh my! Can the balance of the swamp be restored, or will the cause of this calamity be beyond Man-Thing's control?

Plus: Bone-chilling bonus horror tales from the master himself, R.L. Stine! Reading this will give you goosebumps...but beware - for whoever knows fear burns at the Man-Thing's touch!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Collects Marvel 1602: Fantastick Four (2006) #1-5. Written by PETER DAVID. Art by PASCAL ALIXE. Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO. Doom returns! The Four from the Fantastik's greatest enemy has an insidious plan that takes them to the ends of the Earth! Peter David (FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, X-FACTOR) takes the reins with superstar artist-to-be Pascal Alixe (Superman, The Legion) for the eagerly awaited spin-off from Neil Gaiman's 1602. What does Doom want? Why doesn't Invisible Woman want to fight him? And what does Shakespeare have to do with it? Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects Marvel 1602: New World (2005) #1-5 and Marvel 1602: Fantastick Four (2006) #1-5. Written by GREG PAK and PETER DAVID. Art by GREG TOCCHINI and PASCAL ALIXE. Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU. America, the New World! When Captain America was thrust back in time, it changed reality as we know it. Dinosaurs still roam the earth, and the Marvel super heroes we know came to exist 500 years early. Witness David Bruce Banner and Peter Parquagh become the Hulk and Spider-Man! Then in FANTASTICK FOUR, Doom returns! The Four from the Fantastik's greatest enemy has an insidious plan that takes them to the ends of the Earth! Peter David takes the reins with superstar artist-to-be Pascal Alixe for the spin-off from Neil Gaiman's 1602. What does Doom want? Why doesn't Invisible Woman want to fight him? And what does Shakespeare have to do with it? Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

EDWARDS Cover - 1st printing. Collects Marvel 1985 (2008) #1-6. Written by MARK MILLAR. Art and cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS. Before SECRET INVASION...before WORLD WAR HULK...before CIVIL WAR... The most powerful super-villains in the Marvel Universe gather their might to wreak havoc on the one place they've never before set foot - YOUR WORLD! As mankind's enemies cut a swath of destruction with unprecedented ferocity and ruthlessness, the fate of the planet rests in the hands of one person: Toby, a 13-year-old boy who holds the key to uniting his comic-book idols, the Marvel Heroes! Superstars Mark Millar (CIVIL WAR, FANTASTIC FOUR) and Tommy Lee Edwards (BULLET POINTS, The Question) deliver a Marvel Event the likes of which you've never seen! Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

CHEUNG Cover - 1st printing. Collects Marvel 1985 (2008) #1-6. Written by MARK MILLAR. Art by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS. Cover by JIM CHEUNG. Before SECRET INVASION...before WORLD WAR HULK...before CIVIL WAR... The most powerful super-villains in the Marvel Universe gather their might to wreak havoc on the one place they've never before set foot - YOUR WORLD! As mankind's enemies cut a swath of destruction with unprecedented ferocity and ruthlessness, the fate of the planet rests in the hands of one person: Toby, a 13-year-old boy who holds the key to uniting his comic-book idols, the Marvel Heroes! Superstars Mark Millar (CIVIL WAR, FANTASTIC FOUR) and Tommy Lee Edwards (BULLET POINTS, The Question) deliver a Marvel Event the likes of which you've never seen! Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects material from Sub-Mariner (1968-1974 1st Series) #1, Captain America Comics (1941-1954 Golden Age) #2-3, Journey into Mystery (1952) #2, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #13, AMAZING ADULT FANTASY (1961) #12; and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #13, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #115, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #50, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #93, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #128, Uncanny X-Men #132, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #168, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #340, Marvels (1994) #0, Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #4, Ultimate Spider-Man (2000-2009) #13, New Avengers: Illuminati (2006) #1 and Captain America (2004- 5th Series) #25.

Written by BILL EVERETT, JOE SIMON, STAN LEE, LARRY LEIBER, STEVE DITKO, ROY THOMAS, BOB LAYTON, DAVID MICHELINIE, CHRIS CLAREMONT, FRANK MILLER, PETER DAVID, KURT BUSIEK, BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & ED BRUBAKER. Art by BILL EVERETT, JACK KIRBY, GENE COLAN, STEVE DITKO, JOHN ROMITA, NEAL ADAMS, JOHN ROMITA JR., JOHN BYRNE, FRANK MILLER, TODD MCFARLANE, ALEX ROSS, GEORGE PEREZ, MARK BAGLEY, JIM CHEUNG & STEVE EPTING. Cover by ALAN DAVIS.

Celebrate a senses-shattering 70 years of Marvel Comics with this fitting tribute to the storied history of the House of Ideas! This keepsake edition showcases the creative evolution of the Marvel Universe like never before by collecting some of the best stories from each of the past seven decades. With input from the True Believers themselves - the mighty Marvel fans - this is Marvel history as it was made!

Softcover, 344 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The New Danger!" Collects Marvel Action: Avengers (2018 IDW) #1-3.

Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art and cover by Jon Sommariva.

A new era of all-out Avengers action begins!

A new team is formed to battle a mega-sized threat that is weirder and wilder than any the superheroes have met before! The New Danger will be the perfect opportunity for middle grade readers, and fans of all ages, to experience the thrilling adventures of Avengers comics for the first time!

First collection of MIDDLE GRADE Avengers comics action!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 72 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Heroes Assembled!" Collects Marvel Adventures: Avengers (2006-2009) #1-4.

Written by JEFF PARKER. Art by MANUEL GARCIA. Cover by AARON LOPRESTI.

When global threats surface, they have to contend with the combined might of: Captain America! Storm! Iron Man! The Hulk! Giant-Girl! Wolverine! Spider-Man!

Still, powers higher-up think their new computerized defenses will be even MORE reliable than our heroes. (Just wish they hadn't named the system...ULTRON!)

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 3/4-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

Collects Marvel Adventures Spider-man and Fantastic Four First issues. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Misunderstood Monster!" Collects Marvel Adventures: Hulk (2007) #1-4. Written by PAUL BENJAMIN. Art by DAVID NAKAYAMA. Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN. The Green Goliath smashes his way into his own Marvel Adventures title! See how brilliant scientist Bruce Banner was cursed to transform into the rampaging Hulk! Learn why Banner's girlfriend Betty Ross left him, why her father, General 'Thunderbolt' Ross, hunts him and why Rick Jones blames himself for creating the monster. Most of all, thrill to the Hulk smashing everything in sight! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 3/4-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $13.00

Add to cart Fine $3.80

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Jack in the Box giveaway exclusive, One shot story starring Hulk, Captain America, Invisible Woman, Daredevil and Hawkeye. Art by Alvin Lee and Udon Studios. 6.5 x 10, FC, 20 pages.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.95

Add to cart Near Mint $3.95

Marvel Adventures: Thor - Featuring Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, and Captain America - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes (2008-2010 1st Series) #5-8. Written by PAUL TOBIN, FRED VAN LENTE, LOUISE SIMONSON, SCOTT GRAY and ROGER LANGRIDGE. Art by JACOPO CAMAGNI, MATTEO LOLLI, RODNEY BUCHEMI and CRAIG ROUSSEAU. Cover by SALVADOR ESPIN. All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Thor, Captain America, Dr. Strange and Ant-Man as they go up against the fiercest obstacles they've ever encountered. First, see how the God of Thunder came to our world, and what awesome adversities shaped him into a champion of man! Then, the Master of the Mystic Arts encounters a cosmically powered creature that has been allowing its newborn babies to feed on the very fabric of reality. And who is Ant-Man? How did he get both the ability to shrink to less than an inch tall and speak directly to ants? All these stories plus two action-packed tales featuring Captain America! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

Fanzine dedicated to reviews of Marvel Comics published by Art Gumbus and edited by Thom Fagan. Cover by Frank McLaughlin. This issue features an article about Howard the Duck "The Quack in Marvel's Egg" by Thom Fagan. 32 pages, B&W, 5.5" x 8.5". Cover price $0.60.

Javier Rodriquez Cover

1st printing. Collects Journey into Mystery (1952-1962, 1996-1998) #73-74, Kathy (1959-1965 2nd Series) #13; Life with Millie (1960-1962) #13, Patsy Walker (1945-1965) #97, Amazing Adventures (1961 1st Series) #6, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1, Kid Colt Outlaw (1948-1979) #101, Linda Carter, Student Nurse (1961-1963) #2, Millie the Model (1946-1973) #105, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #90, Tales of Suspense (1959) #23, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968) #25, Gunsmoke Western (1955-1963 Marvel/Atlas) #67, Love Romances (1949-1963) #96, Teen-Age Romance (1960-1962) #84, Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961) #7, Patsy and Hedy (1952-1967) #79, and Rawhide Kid (1955-1979) #25.

Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Stan Goldberg, Al Hartley, Paul Reinman, George Klein, Jack Keller, Bob Forgione, Vince Colletta, Sol Brodsky, and Al Hartley. Cover by Javier Rodriquez. Introduction by Tom Brevoort.

In August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR #1 hit newsstands, heralding a new take on super hero stories and the birth of the Silver Age Marvel Universe! But Marvel Comics had been around for years before that, publishing Western, romance, comedy, monster and science fiction titles - and in August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR was just one of over a dozen very different Marvel books! Now, sixty years later, experience the excitement of being a comic book fan in that momentous month with a complete collection of every issue that shared the shelves with FF #1, many never before reprinted!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 520 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

Jack Kirby Cover

1st printing. Collects Journey into Mystery (1952-1962, 1996-1998) #73-74, Kathy (1959-1965 2nd Series) #13; Life with Millie (1960-1962) #13, Patsy Walker (1945-1965) #97, Amazing Adventures (1961 1st Series) #6, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1, Kid Colt Outlaw (1948-1979) #101, Linda Carter, Student Nurse (1961-1963) #2, Millie the Model (1946-1973) #105, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #90, Tales of Suspense (1959) #23, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968) #25, Gunsmoke Western (1955-1963 Marvel/Atlas) #67, Love Romances (1949-1963) #96, Teen-Age Romance (1960-1962) #84, Amazing Adult Fantasy (1961) #7, Patsy and Hedy (1952-1967) #79, and Rawhide Kid (1955-1979) #25.

Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, Stan Goldberg, Al Hartley, Paul Reinman, George Klein, Jack Keller, Bob Forgione, Vince Colletta, Sol Brodsky, and Al Hartley. Cover by Jack Kirby and George Klein. Introduction by Tom Brevoort.

In August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR #1 hit newsstands, heralding a new take on super hero stories and the birth of the Silver Age Marvel Universe! But Marvel Comics had been around for years before that, publishing Western, romance, comedy, monster and science fiction titles - and in August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR was just one of over a dozen very different Marvel books! Now, sixty years later, experience the excitement of being a comic book fan in that momentous month with a complete collection of every issue that shared the shelves with FF #1, many never before reprinted!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 520 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Cover by Arthur Adams. Avengers Assemble! From Abomination to Wolverine, find out everything about your favorite Marvel Avengers super heroes and villains. This chunky, info-packed guide takes you alphabetically through the Avengers universe, shedding new light on characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Thor, and Captain America, giving you more detail about their powers, weaknesses, enemies, and origins than any other book on the market. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.70

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Cover by Arthur Adams. Avengers Assemble! From Abomination to Wolverine, find out everything about your favorite Marvel Avengers super heroes and villains. This chunky, info-packed guide takes you alphabetically through the Avengers universe, shedding new light on characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Thor, and Captain America, giving you more detail about their powers, weaknesses, enemies, and origins than any other book on the market. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Updated and Expanded Edition - 1st printing.

This revised edition of this superb guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest Super Hero team,

Marvel Avengers: The Ultimate Character Guide features a further 20 new heroes and villains. As ever, each character is illustrated with original art by Marvel Comics' finest artists, and the text has been updated to include new events in the Avengers' world, such as the dawn of the Heroic Age and the emergence of a new team, the Uncanny Avengers, which includes X-Men Rogue, Havok, and Sunfire.

This edition contains 24 new pages of content.

Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 232 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Fine $5.30

New Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Alan Cowsill and John Tomlinson.

This comprehensive guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest super-hero team features in depth profiles on every Avenger their powers, their allies, their key storylines, and their foes.

Features fan-favorites including Iron Man, Spider Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel. These are Marvel's Mighty Avengers!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

New Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Alan Cowsill and John Tomlinson.

This comprehensive guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest super-hero team features in depth profiles on every Avenger their powers, their allies, their key storylines, and their foes.

Features fan-favorites including Iron Man, Spider Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel. These are Marvel's Mighty Avengers!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

2025 (Expanded) Edition

1st printing. By Stephen Wiacek. The bestselling guide to the vast, interconnected Marvel Comics Multiverse fully updated and expanded. This new expanded and updated edition boasts an additional 48 pages and incorporates new character profiles and major Marvel Comics events such as X of Swords, Empyre, Heroes Reborn, Death of Doctor Strange, Devil's Reign, and Dark Web. Meticulously researched and expertly written, The Marvel Book is the one reference book no fan should be without. Hardcover, 7 3/4-in. x 96 1/4in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $940.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #4000548006

Cover art by Russ Heath. Origin of Marvel Boy in "Marvel Boy and the Lost World," art by Russ Heath; Marvel Boy, Bob Grayson, is sent to earth from Uranus by his father to combat evil; When he arrives, he discovers newly risen continent about to be seized by an international criminal. "Panic!"; The United Allies trick the Red Asiatic League into surrendering by inducing panic. "The Case of the Cat" text story. "Eyes of Death!", art by Russ Heath; An accident gives a scientist x-ray vision. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $11.75

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Boy (2000 Marvel) #1-6. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by J.G. Jones and Sean Parsons. Collecting the hit Marvel Knights series! They shot his spaceship out of the sky and performed autopsies on his friends. And that's enough reason for him to declare war on Earth! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Marvel Boy (2000 Marvel) #1-6. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by J.G. Jones and Sean Parsons. Collecting the hit Marvel Knights series! They shot his spaceship out of the sky and performed autopsies on his friends. And that's enough reason for him to declare war on Earth! Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $15.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2015) #1-4, - MARVEL'S INCREDIBLE HULK, Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel's Thor (2015), Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel's Avengers (2016), and MARVEL'S THOR: THE DARK WORLD.

Cover by Stephanie Hans.

The official handbook of the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes you all the way through Phase One and to the dawn of Phase Two!

Filled with fact sheets, movie-to-comic comparisons, behind-the-scenes art and production stills, this volume details the first eight blockbuster Marvel movies - from 2008's Iron Man to 2013's Thor: The Dark World. In-depth character profiles give you the whole story on heroes like Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, War Machine, Hawkeye and more; deadly villains including Abomination, Loki, Red Skull and Mandarin; and a universe of supporting characters such as Nick Fury, Bucky Barnes, Peggy Carter and Phil Coulson! It's your indispensable MCU guide!

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

An Issue by Issue field Guide to a Pop Culture Phenomenon

1st printing. By Pierre A. Comtois. This new volume in the ongoing "Marvel Comics in the..." series takes you all the way back to that company's legendary beginnings, when gunfighters traveled the West and monsters roamed the Earth! The company's output in other genres influenced the development of their super-hero characters from Thor to Spider-Man, and featured here are the best of those stories not covered previously, completing issue-by-issue reviews of every Marvel comic of note from 1961-1965! Presented are scores of handy, easy to reference entries on Amazing Fantasy, Tales of Suspense (and Astonish), Strange Tales, Journey Into Mystery, Rawhide Kid, plus issues of Fantastic Four, Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man, and others that weren't in the previous 1960s edition. It's author Pierre Comtois' last word on Marvel's early years, when Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck, together with writer/editor Stan Lee (and brother Larry!), built an unprecedented new universe of excitement! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

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1st printing. Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #97, Howard the Duck (1976-1986 1st Series) #8, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #128, New Mutants (1983-1991 1st Series) #45, Alpha Flight (1983-1994 1st Series) #106, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #303, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #420, Amazing Spider-Man (1998-2013 2nd Series) #36, Captain America (2002-2004 4th Series) #1, Astonishing X-Men (2004-2013 3rd Series) #51, Ms. Marvel (2015 4th Series) #13, Champions (2016 Marvel) #24; material from Captain America Comics (1941-1954 Golden Age) #2 and Amazing Spider-Man (1998-2013 2nd Series) #583.

Cover by Stephane Roux.

The Marvel Universe has always reflected the world outside your window - from the moment Captain America charged into battle in World War II, to the present day!

Marvel's characters face relevant and real-life issues alongside their extraordinary adventures - from grappling with alcoholism, to participating in politics, to celebrating diversity and everything in between! These powerful stories from Marvel's 80-year history feature iconic heroes tackling heavy-hitting subjects including drug abuse, teen suicide, HIV, terrorism, school shootings and more.

Softcover, 320 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Steve Gerber, David Michelinie, Bob Layton, Chris Claremont, Scott Lobdell, Peter David, J. Michael Straczynski, John Ney Rieber, Zeb Wells, Marjorie Liu, G. Willow Wilson and Jim Zub.

Art by Jack Kirby, Reed Crandall, Gil Kane, Gene Colan, John Romita, Jr., Butch Guice, Mark Pacella, Richard Bennett, Gary Frank, John Cassaday, Todd Nauck, Mike Perkins, Mirka Andolfo, Sean Izaakse, Frank Giacoia, Steve Leialoha, Bob Layton, Kyle Baker, Dan Panosian, Dan Green, Cam Smith, Scott Hanna and Andrew Hennessy.

Cover price $34.99.

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DK/Marvel Edition - 1st printing. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

DK/Marvel Edition - 2nd and later printings. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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Limited Slipcase DK/Marvel Edition - 1st printing. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. NOTE: This limited edition includes 2 pieces of art (one feature the Marvel Heroes and the other the Marvel Villains), both are signed by artist Frank Cho. Cover price $100.00.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. Collects Daredevil/Captain America: Dead on Arrival (2008), Wolverine: Saudade (2008), Spectacular Spider-Man #114 (U.K. Edition) and the EUROPE CHAPTER From Marvel Atlas (2007). Written by TITO FARACI, JEAN-DAVID MORVAN and JIM ALEXANDER. Art by CLAUDIO VILLA, PHILLIPE BOUCHET and JON HAWARD. Cover by STAZ JOHNSON. Adaptations by LARRY HAMA. Presented for the first time in North America: two amazing tales by some of Europe's top creators, starring the world's most popular super heroes! First, in DAREDEVIL & CAPTAIN AMERICA: DEAD ON ARRIVAL, a series of bizarre murders suggests that a long-dead villain has returned from the grave. The desperate New York Police Department turns to the Man Without Fear, Daredevil, to solve the case. Daredevil, however, is unaware that Captain America is also investigating on behalf of Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. The result is all-out action and a titantic team-up for two of Marvel's marquee heroes. Then, get ready for a vicious saga of bloody revenge as only the X-Men's most popular mutant can deliver in WOLVERINE: SAUDADE! While on holiday in Brazil, Logan has his motorcycle stolen by a group of young boys - one of whom has a secret. When a brutal gang kidnaps the boy, Wolverine sets off on a quest to find him - leading to a deadly encounter with a corrupt faith healer who may not be what he appears! Plus: Brian Braddock, the original Captain Britain, is back in costume in a story from the U.K.'s SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ADVENTURES #114 - but can even he help Spider-Man stop a Red Skull on the rampage? Also featuring a comprehensive atlas of Marvel Europe, from the splendor of Dr. Doom's Latveria to the wonders of Muir Island! Softcover, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects material from Rawhide Kid (1955-1956) #17; Amazing Adventures (1961 1st Series) #1; Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1; Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #27, 51 and 70; Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1; Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15; Thor [JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY] (1962-1996 1st Series) #83; Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #101, 110 and 135; Two Gun Kid (1948-1977) #60; Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #39, 49 and 59; Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos (1963-1981) #1; Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1; Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #1; Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #1; Ghost Rider (1973-1983 1st Series) #1; Marvel Super Heroes (1966-1982 1st Series) #12 and 19-20, Captain Savage (1968-1970) #1; and Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #1. Cover by JACK KIRBY and STEVE DITKO. With the debut of 1961's FANTASTIC FOUR #1, Marvel Comics reinvented the super-hero genre - and the hits just kept on coming! Compiled in one titanic tome: the famous first issues of dozens of your favorite super heroes and super-hero teams - including the Hulk, Dr. Strange, Nick Fury, Iron Man, Thor, Spider-Man, Daredevil, the X-Men, the Avengers and the Defenders! And witness the unlikely solo breakouts of the Human Torch, Red Wolf, Dr. Doom, the Silver Surfer, the Black Widow and more! Softcover, 488 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $29.99.

2nd and later printings. Collects material from Rawhide Kid (1955-1956) #17; Amazing Adventures (1961 1st Series) #1; Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1; Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #27, 51 and 70; Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1; Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15; Thor [JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY] (1962-1996 1st Series) #83; Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #101, 110 and 135; Two Gun Kid (1948-1977) #60; Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #39, 49 and 59; Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos (1963-1981) #1; Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1; Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #1; Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #1; Ghost Rider (1973-1983 1st Series) #1; Marvel Super Heroes (1966-1982 1st Series) #12 and 19-20, Captain Savage (1968-1970) #1; and Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #1. Cover by JACK KIRBY and STEVE DITKO. With the debut of 1961's FANTASTIC FOUR #1, Marvel Comics reinvented the super-hero genre - and the hits just kept on coming! Compiled in one titanic tome: the famous first issues of dozens of your favorite super heroes and super-hero teams - including the Hulk, Dr. Strange, Nick Fury, Iron Man, Thor, Spider-Man, Daredevil, the X-Men, the Avengers and the Defenders! And witness the unlikely solo breakouts of the Human Torch, Red Wolf, Dr. Doom, the Silver Surfer, the Black Widow and more! Softcover, 488 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $29.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Roll up your jacket sleeves, and dust off your Rubik's Cube as Marvel heads back to the eighties! From Alpha Flight to Zabu, heroes old and new grab the spotlight in their own titles in this first classic collection of the decade's most dazzling debuts! All your favorites are here - including Dominic Fortune, Captain Universe and the New Mutants - plus Marvel's first "event" miniseries! Collects material from Hulk Magazine (1978) #21, Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) #9, Dazzler (1981) #1, material from Ka-Zar the Savage (1981) #11, Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions (1982) #1, Hercules (1982 1st Series Marvel) #1, Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982 1st Series) #1, New Mutants GN (1982 Marvel) #1, Saga of Crystar (1983) #1, Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #1, Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) #1, Cloak and Dagger (1983 Marvel 1st Series) #1, Falcon (1983) #1, Magik (1983) #1, Jack of Hearts (1984) #1 and Power Pack (1984 1st Series) #1. Stories by Denny O'Neil, Bill Mantlo, Tom DeFalco, Bruce Jones, Mark Gruenwald, Steven Grant, Bob Layton, Chris Claremont, Mary Jo Duffy, John Byrne, Christopher Priest (as Jim Owsley) and Louise Simonson. Art by Howard Chaykin, Steve Ditko, John Romita, Jr., Alfredo Alcala, Pablo Marcos, Bob Layton, Frank Miller, Joe Rubinstein, Rick Leonardi, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Bob McLeod, Bret Blevins, Vince Colletta, John Byrne, Mark Gruenwald, Brett Breeding, Terry Austin, Paul Smith, John Buscema, Tom Palmer, George Freeman, June Brigman and Bob Wiacek. Softcover, 472 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Marvel Star Wars preview book - Features first issue previews for Star Wars Age of Republic Darth Maul #1, Star Wars Age of Republic Qui-Gon Jinn #1, and Star Wars Han Solo Imperial Cadet #1. 28 pages, full color.

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1st printing. Collects Kidnapped (2008 Marvel Illustrated) #1-5. Based on the novel by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON. Adapted by ROY THOMAS. Art by MARIO GULLY. Cover by GERALD PAREL. Collecting all five issues of the seafaring classic by Robert Louis Stevenson. Young David Balfour's parents are dead and he now wants to see the world. He learns that his father's brother, Ebenezer, may have killed his brother for the estate. It appears Ebenezer wants David out of the way, and will go to any length, perhaps even murder. His troubles are only beginning. Don't miss this fine adaptation by the same team who brought you Stevenson's TREASURE ISLAND in Ilustrated form. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

Comics - Creators - Allies - Enemies - Culture

1st printing. This book explores the comic book history of Iron Man, looking in-depth at his greatest battles, deadliest enemies, and his unlikeliest allies. Lavishly illustrated with stunning art, this tribute to one of Marvels most iconic characters also includes profiles of the talented creators behind the Iron Avengers ongoing adventures. Hardcover, 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.