Stan Lee

The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators -- now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy Peter Parker has not been Spider-Man for very long, but the threats this newly minted hero must face are mounting quickly Experience the debuts of Mysterio, Kraven the Hunter, the Scorpion -- and most dastardly of all, the Green Goblin And as if that weren't enough, the eight-armed Doctor Octopus has returned, determined to unmask Spidey Plus, witness the wallcrawler's first meetings with Daredevil and the Hulk, and the continuing development of his love/hate friendship with the Human Torch But when Doc Ock recruits five villainous allies to join him in the Sinister Six, Spider-Man will face the battle of his life COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 11-19, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 1

Timed for the 60th anniversary, the iconic and influential first issue of the Fantastic Four by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, deconstructed by award-winning designer Chip Kidd; with text by novelist Walter Mosley, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, and historian Mark Evanier; and photographs by Geoff Spear The first issue of Fantastic Four by legendary creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced fans to a now-iconic team of Super Heroes—Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, and the Thing—ushering in the modern Marvel Age of comics. Kirby’s artistic contributions in this comic book revolutionized visual storytelling and brought a new reality to the way comics stories could be told, the ripple effects of which continue to influence comic book art to this day. Sixty years after its publication in November 1961, this stunning reimagining by award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd uses an original copy of the comic book (which initially sold for ten cents and now sells for astronomical prices in good condition) to present the classic story in a whole new way that is sure to engage both lifelong fans and the latest generation of Marvel enthusiasts. The book also includes text by bestselling novelist Walter Mosley, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, and historian Mark Evanier (Kirby: King of Comics). Stunningly photographed by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, Fantastic Four no. 1 is showcased as you’ve never seen it before—oversized and remastered—a panel-by-panel exploration of the entire issue that captures every single detail and nuance of Lee’s story and Kirby’s groundbreaking artwork, making it a must-have for every comic book collection.

He's the most amazing, spectacular, sensational hero in all the Marvel-Verse -- your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man And he's swinging into action in these incredible adventures First, enjoy a modern spin on Spidey's classic origin tale of power and responsibility, as a spider bite transforms the life of unpopular teen Peter Parker -- for better and worse Then, to save the life of his beloved Aunt May, Spidey must triumph against impossible odds and overcome an army of Doctor Octopus' goons in a character-defining classic from the legendary team of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko And if that wasn't enough, the wallcrawler faces all his deadliest enemies -- Doc Ock, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Sandman, Electro and Vulture -- banded together as the Sinister Six COLLECTING: Mythos: Spider-Man (2007) 1, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 32-33, Marvel Adventures Spider-Man (2005) 2-3

The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators -- now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy Witness the birth of the green goliath known as the Incredible Hulk Caught in the heart of a nuclear explosion, victim of gamma radiation gone wild, Dr. Robert Bruce Banner now finds himself transformed during times of stress into the dark personification of his repressed rage and fury Is the brutish Hulk man or monster...or is he both? Find out along with his only friend, Rick Jones, and some of his earliest, unfortunate enemies -- including the terrible Toad Men, the ancient Tyrannus, the Ringmaster and his Circus of Crime, and perhaps worst of all, General "Thunderbolt" Ross...father of Betty Ross, the woman that Bruce Banner loves COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1962) 1-6

Spider-Man sagas don't get more dramatic than the Death of Captain Stacy. After the heroic father of Gwen Stacy becomes collateral damage in a throwdown between Spidey and Doc Ock, it forever changes the life of Peter Parker. That's not the only iconic moment in Spidey's life chronicled in this amazing Epic Collection: The Black Widow makes her debut in her classic, black costume, Iceman shows up to give Spidey the cold shoulder, and the first appearance of Morbius, the Living Vampire, portends death for Peter Parker Norman Osborn descends into the private hell of drug addiction, while the demonic shadow of the Green Goblin looms over the proceedings. Plus: You haven't seen Spidey til you've seen him with six arms COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 86-104, Annual (1964) 7-8 covers only

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