Bill Mantlo

One of the most beloved Marvel comics of the 1970s, in paperback for the first time Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden made THE MICRONAUTS a Marvel Comics hit defined by a cosmic scope, high-stakes drama and a hearty helping of fun. At the heart of the Micronauts saga was a world torn asunder: Baron Karza has taken over Homeworld, a microscopic planet in the throes of rebellion. Those who don't die at Karza's hands wind up in his Body Banks, their limbs and organs plundered as a horrifying new currency for planetary elites. Society's only hope is a randomly formed group of freedom fighters - or was the formation of the Micronauts random? The enigmatic Time Traveler holds a secret that might just be Homeworld's salvation Collecting MICRONAUTS #1-20 and ANNUAL #1.

Iron Man celebrates 100 issues and a return to form in this Epic Collection It's time for an upgrade Iron Man increases his armor's power as his title gains a powerful new writer: Bill Mantlo. Mantlo's run delved into Tony Stark's supporting cast, added a dose of industrial intrigue and brought back iconic adversaries. It begins with accusations of Stark Industries bribing U.S. senators, gets dangerous with the return of Ultimo and reaches fever pitch when an all-new Guardsman comes calling. Next, in the lead-up to issue #100, Sunfire pits heat against iron in the prelude to the return of the Mandarin. Then, the mysterious Madame Masque and the Jack of Hearts enter the fray. And we wrap up with an out-of-this-world battle for Wundagore and a Jack of Hearts solo adventure. COLLECTING: THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (1968) #92-114 & ANNUAL (1971) #4 and MARVEL PREMIERE (1972) #44

Shocking revelations and the tragic fall of one of their own rock the Avengers to their core in this infamous chapter in the team's history It's a new era for the Avengers as the order changeth and Jim Shooter and a host of creative luminaries force Earth's Mightiest Heroes to contend with harrowing challenges like the near-infinite power of the Molecule Man, the manipulative Moondragon and the Masters of Evil. A whole new lineup, including Hawkeye, She-Hulk and surprise inductee Tigra, changes the dynamic, but nothing could alter the field more than the court-martial one of the Avengers' own. Earth's Mightiest Heroes also face off against the Defenders in an Annual adventure. Capping off this volume is the Vision and Scarlet Witch miniseries. In it, Vizh and Wanda's attempts at suburban bliss are rocked by deep revelations including the identity of Wanda's true father COLLECTING: THE AVENGERS (1963) #210-226 & ANNUAL (1967) #11 and VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH (1982) #1-4