OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE # 2
The Story: Continuing the chronicle of the Marvel Universe, starting with Spider-Man (from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #53), Iron Man (from TALES OF SUSPENSE #72 on) and the X-Men (from 1963's X-MEN #52 on).Follow the history of the Marvel Universe as it unfolds month by month with the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe. Each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next!
Rated A …$3.99
The first issue of this isn't out yet and I look forward to seeing how all this info is presented. It's a fun idea and provides a sort of companion piece to all those Marvel Masterworks, Essentials and Omnibus books.
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ # 3
The Story: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #3 (of 8)
Written by ERIC SHANOWER
Pencils & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
The journey of Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Woodman, The Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion along the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City of Oz continues peacefully until they encounter the Kalidahs! These fierce creatures with heads of tigers, bodies of bears and sharp claws launch a ferocious attack against the quintet! It will take every resource they can muster for the ragtag bunch to survive this deadly encounter.
All Ages …$3.99
Likewise, I haven't see the first issue of this mini. But the artwork looks delightful.
INVADERS CLASSIC VOL. 3
COVER BY: GIL KANE
WRITER: ROY THOMAS
ARCHIE GOODWIN
DON GLUT
PENCILS: FRANK ROBBINS
ALAN KUPPERBERG
CHIC STONE
THE STORY:
Cap, Namor, Torch and company face a riddle in Egypt when the sizzling Scarlet Scarab comes down against BOTH sides of the war! Agent Axis, Master Man and the Teutonic Knight are also arrayed against the Invaders — but how do they deal with a less tangible nemesis, prejudice both home and abroad? Featuring the formation of the Kid Commandos, the empowerment of Union Jack and the origin of Toro the Flaming Kid! Guest-starring the Mighty Thor, the Mighty Destroyer and NOT the Frankenstein Monster but a remarkable facsimile! Collecting INVADERS #22-23 and #25-34.
224 PGS./Rated A …$29.99
I enjoyed this title as a kid--even the fence-dividing Frank Robbins art! Nice to see these collections.
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 8
The Story: It’s time to take another trip up the Rainbow Bridge to fair Asgard with the greatest team comics has ever known, Stan “The Man” and Jack “King” Kirby! Their Thor epics are the peak of cosmic action and mythic adventure, and these ten adventures will show you yet again just why. It all begins as the Mighty Thor takes a journey across time into an apocalyptic atomic future where man is now mutate, but there’s no rest upon his return because then it’s the god vs. god when Thor does battles with Pluto, Lord of the Underworld! And battles aren’t the only thing you can bet on. Queen Karnilla pines for the noble Balder the Brave, while the amazing being known as “Him” (and known to Marvelites as Adam Warlock) takes the Lady Sif to be his perfect mate! Methinks that date may end in fisticuffs. Then it’s a battle through Loki to find, and learn the amazing origin of, the one-and-only Galactus! It’s a cosmic revelation as can only be brought to you by the King of Comics! But that ain’t all! There’s a knuckle-smashing showdown with the Thermal Man, the return of the Wrecker and a heart-wrenching astral adventure featuring Thor’s former ladylove, Jane Foster. Collecting THOR #163-172.
224 PGS./All Ages …$54.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3498-5
'Nuff said!
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: ATLAS ERA STRANGE TALES VOL. 2
The Story: Join the Marvel Masterworks as we take another dip into the well of pre-Code madness from the era when comics were no-holds-barred and horror was king! You’ll be treated to dozens of tales from the dark side by such luminaries as Bill Everett, Gene Colan, Bernie Krigstein, Jerry Robinson and many, many more as they dig up the deepest, darkest tales of suspense and terror found anywhere this side of a mortuary. The Farmer takes a life, but what price will he pay when the chickens come home to roost? Is O’Malley’s friend really the kind of guy you want to hang out with? Find out what makes even a monster afraid, and discover the sure-fire solution to father-in-law trouble! The 1950s were a time of gruesome stories and great art, and Stan Lee’s Atlas had it all. What more can we say? The devil made us do it! Reserve that copy today! Collecting STRANGE TALES #11-20.
272 PGS./All Ages …$59.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3489-3
More cool stuff from the pre-Marvel era!
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