Mike Friedrich

One of the greatest eras in the history of the Justice League of America starts here. The beginning of the 1970s saw the heroes of the JLA trading in their secret New England cave hideout for the Earth-orbiting Satellite HQ. Plus, the League started expanding its lineup to include even more characters, such as the Elongated Man and the Red Tornado! Throw in team-ups with the classic Justice Society of America and the returned Seven Soldiers of Victory, and it&;s easy to see why these stories became fan-favorite epics. These cosmic tales turned the Justice League of America into the legends of the DC Universe that they are today, and are gathered for the first time in this expansive collection. JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE BRONZE AGE OMNIBUS VOLUME ONE begins the famed super-teams Bronze Age exploits from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #77-113, and includes a foreword by veteran comic writer Roy Thomas.

Before he was Nightwing, he was the Boy Wonder. This collection traces the evolution of Dick Grayson from circus acrobat to Batman s trusted partner and one of DC s most enduring heroes. Witness the origin, growth, and defining moments of the original Robin in this essential volume. DC Finest: Robin The Origin of Robin collects key stories from Batman, Detective Comics, World s Finest Comics, and Superman s Pal Jimmy Olsen, spanning the Silver and Bronze Ages. These tales chronicle Dick Grayson s transformation from orphaned acrobat to Gotham s first sidekick, showcasing his solo adventures, team-ups with Superman, and early steps toward independence. Featuring work by legendary creators, this volume is a definitive celebration of Robin s legacy.

The most famous of all the Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan put on the Lantern s ring for the first time in 1959. Reinvented from the original 1940s crime-fighting Green Lantern by John Broome, this new Green Lantern was a science-fiction adventurer. He battled aliens, giant monsters and wealthy sociopaths out to steal his ring, and fended off the efforts of his love, Carol Ferris, to discover his true identity. As the Green Lantern of the Silver Age of comic books, Hal Jordan captured the imagination of a space-minded society of the 50s and 60s.

A feud of epic proportions has been growing among the world's super villains The mysterious Black Lama is pitting villain against villain, and the prize is ultimate power. This feud sets the Mandarin against the Yellow Claw, M. O. D. O. K. against the Mad Thinker...and all of them against Iron Man It's a saga like only Marvel makes them: the War of the Super Villains This volume also boasts the towering threat of Ultimo and Iron Man's return to Vietnam to rescue a friend behind enemy lines. Meanwhile, NYPD Detective Michael O'Brien begins an investigation aiming to nail Tony Stark for the death of his brother, the Guardsman Add to that the Blood Brothers, the Controller and a new incarnation of the Molecule Man, and Iron Man must defend himself from all comers - or he'll lose everything Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #68-91 and ANNUAL #3.

Progenitor of the famous Pym Particle, biochemist Dr. Henry Pym started off his super-heroing life as the tiny Ant-Man and then burst into a new role as Giant-Man. The Avengers co-founder's adventures with the Wasp continue in our second Epic Collection as they beat back the Beast of Berlin and battle other adversaries big and small. After their starring roles in Tales to Astonish and Marvel Feature conclude, there's a new Giant-Man on the block--Pym's friend and lab partner Bill Foster becomes the Black Goliath in a series all his own. Last, but far from least, we present the debut of Scott Lang as Ant-Man, the small hero who has made it big both in Marvel's comics and on the silver screen COLLECTING: Tales to Astonish (1959) 60-69, Marvel Feature (1971) 4-10, Power Man (1974) 24-25, Black Goliath (1976) 1-5, Champions (1975) 11-13, Marvel Premiere (1972) 47-48, material from Iron Man (1968) 44

Tony Stark's life takes a turn for the extraordinary when his ESP-empowered fianc e, Marianne Rodgers, is tormented by visions of Iron Man's death. As if that wasn't drama enough, the Stark Industries' Board of Directors vies to force Tony from his company as protesters riot at the gates. Then, Iron Man goes cosmic with the first appearances of Thanos, Drax the Destroyer and Moondragon. Next, a gauntlet of classic villains--from the Mandarin to Whiplash--push our hero to his limits. It stands against the backdrop of an increasingly tense love triangle between Tony Stark, Pepper Potts and Happy Hogan. An Avenger vs. Avenger battle and Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith's stunning retelling of Iron Man's origin top off this epic era COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 47-67

Adventure Into Fear with Man-Thing, Morbius and monsters in the Mighty Marvel Manner The classic 1970s horror series is collected in full - including every last reprint, backup tale and hair-raising adventure of its iconic series stars First, thrill to a scintillating selection of terrifying Atlas Era and Silver Age stories by such legends as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko Then, the shambling muck-monster Man-Thing oozes into the spotlight - and those who know fear will burn at his touch That includes demon cults, sorcerers and Thog the Nether-Spawn - but what about the sky-being named Wundarr? Next, Morbius the Living Vampire claims the title role - and faces threats including the Cat People, the Caretakers of Arcturus and the deadly Daemond But will Morbius be staked by Blade the Vampire Slayer? Prepare to know fear in its full form COLLECTING: FEAR (1970) 1-31