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More early adventures of The Fantastic Four from the Marvel Age of Comics, collected in a smaller format that's perfect for new readers Stan Lee and Jack Kirby are the greatest storytellers that comics have ever known. And in the fourth Mighty Marvel Masterworks starring the Fantastic Four, they'll continue to earn that reputation with adventures that plumb the backstories of hero and villain alike. Most iconic amongst this collection of adventures is the FF Annual #2 origin of and battle with Doctor Doom. Doom is at his most chilling--and that's just the beginning The FF's first adversary, the Mole Man, returns; the Invincible Man's shocking identity is revealed; we dive down into Atlantis to battle Attuma and Prince Namor; Diablo debuts; Dragon Man stomps the quad on campus; and the FF's opposites, the Frightful Four, begin their reign of terror. COLLECTING: FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #30-36 & ANNUAL (1963) #2

The earliest solo adventures of the Silver Surfer, considered by many to be the greatest cosmic sci-fi comics of all time Norrin Radd sacrificed himself to save his planet and his true love Shalla-Bal from the world-devourer Galactus -- but the price was servitude as mighty Galactus' herald, the Silver Surfer Now, exiled on Earth, the Surfer struggles to understand the beauty and humanity of mortal men and nobly seeks to heal the rifts that separate man from his brothers. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the pages of FANTASTIC FOUR, the Silver Surfer embodies Lee's socially conscious writing and Kirby's mind-blowing cosmic concepts -- and here he is joined by another creator who grants him a soul-wrenching humanity: The one and only John Buscema Experience staggering and unique tales as mankind is explored through the eyes of an outsider. COLLECTING: Silver Surfer (1968) 1-18; material from Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 5, Not Brand Echh (1967) 13

Now back in print and timed for its 50th anniversary—the landmark book Origins of Marvel Comics by Stan Lee! A deluxe, collector’s edition of the original Origins of Marvel Comics including a new cover, essays, and more. Originally published in 1974, Origins of Marvel Comics features the first appearance of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel’s modern storytelling mythology—Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, and Doctor Strange—along with a second Silver Age tale featuring these special heroes, all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, Origins of Marvel Comics highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe.

John Romita Sr. joins Stan Lee to take the wallcrawler from strength to strength in some of the best Spidey stories ever told Face it, tiger, you just hit the jackpot Artist John Romita Sr. makes his AMAZING SPIDER-MAN debut, and oh, what a debut it is With his identity uncovered by the Green Goblin, Spider-Man finds himself fighting for his life -- only to discover that the Goblin is none other than Norman Osborn It's a story that reset the stakes for super heroes, and the historic moments don't stop there This volume also features the first appearance of Mary Jane Watson, Spidey's attempt to join the Avengers, and the debuts of the Rhino and the Shocker Peter Parker's personal life also gets an upgrade when he moves out of Aunt May's house and gets his first apartment...not to mention his first pair of wheels COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 39-46, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 3

Now back in print and timed for its 50th anniversary—the landmark book Origins of Marvel Comics by Stan Lee! Originally published in 1974, Origins of Marvel Comics features the first appearance of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel’s modern storytelling mythology—Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, and Doctor Strange—along with a second Silver Age tale featuring these special heroes, all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, Origins of Marvel Comics highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe.

The foundation of the Marvel Universe as we know it today starts here with the debut of the Fantastic Four, whose success in the 1960s led to the creation of nearly every Marvel icon that is known around the world today In 1961, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby lit the fuse of the greatest revolution in comic book history - the Marvel Age of Comics - and it started right here, in the pages of FANTASTIC FOUR With the space race on, Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, Sue Storm and Johnny Storm shoot for the stars - but after their craft is bombarded by cosmic rays, they return to Earth with the startling powers of the Fantastic Four These weren't just any super heroes, though - the Fantastic Four were a realistic, relatable, bickering and loveable family that couldn't pay their rent and didn't always love their powers. So crack open this Epic Collection and enjoy the beginning of the series that earned the name "The World's Greatest Comic Magazine " COLLECTING: FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1-18

While the world believes that Steve Rogers is dead, Captain America lives on In this Omnibus collection of Marvel classics by Stan Lee, Gene Colan and John Romita Sr., Cap embarks upon some of his all-time greatest adventures A body-swapping encounter with the Red Skull and his Cosmic Cube leads to the first appearance of the Falcon; M.O.D.O.K. returns with a vengeance - and a secret weapon; Cap sets out on a road trip to explore his and his country's souls; Bucky Barnes returns; Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. enlist Cap in their battle against Hydra; Spider-Man and the Hulk face off against the star-spangled Avenger; and so much more Every amazing story, every classic cover, every letters page is painstakingly restored and presented in this must-have oversized extravaganza Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #114-148.

Batten down the hatches, set the emergency brake and make sure your fillings aren't loose because it's time for not just the first meeting of Marvel gods, but also the first battle between those gods, Thor and Hercules Universes will tremble as the mighty fists of these two immortals crash down, and you will be thrilled by every moment. This Mighty Marvel Masterworks edition also features the ever-mischievous Loki, everyone's favorite lunkhead with the always-adaptable power - the Absorbing Man - and the classic "Tales of Asgard" backup feature recounting the myth and legend of Thor's and the Asgardians' early days. Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #120-125 and ANNUAL (1965) #1, and THOR (1966) #126-127.