Tom DeFalco

The Silver Surfer and Alicia Masters reach their journey's end But before they go their separate ways, they must survive the manipulations of Tenebrae - and venture into the Microverse And no trip there is complete without an emotionally charged battle against Psycho-Man The Surfer feels the heat of Firelord's fury, and the long-imprisoned Millennius is powerful enough to cause problems for both the Sentinel of the Spaceways and the God of Thunder Then, when Galactus' unceasing hunger drives him mad, he once again comes to destroy Earth As Marvel's greatest heroes face the ultimate cosmic threat, the Surfer makes the greatest sacrifice of all Plus: Doctor Doom steals the Power Cosmic in a retelling of a classic Surfer tale Collecting SILVER SURFER (1987) #1/2 and #139-146, SILVER SURFER/THOR ANNUAL '98, GALACTUS THE DEVOURER #1-6, and SILVER SURFER: LOFTIER THAN MORTALS #1-2.

There's a new wall-crawler in town Meet Ben Reilly, the Scarlet Spider, who recently learned he's not a clone of Peter Parker after all - he's the original And when Pete decides to hang up his web-shooters, Ben retakes the job...as Spider-Man There's no shortage of foes to fight - including the new Doctor Octopus, Venom, Mysterio, Tombstone, Sandman, Kaine, Carnage and more But while Ben wears the revamped red-and-blues as Spidey, what does that ol' Parker luck have in store for Peter and the pregnant Mary Jane? Collecting WEB OF SCARLET SPIDER #1-4, AMAZING SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, SCARLET SPIDER (1995) #1-2, SPECTACULAR SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, SCARLET SPIDER UNLIMITED #1, GREEN GOBLIN #3, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (1996) #0-3 and WIZARD MINI-COMIC, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #407-410 and ANNUAL '96, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #64-67, NEW WARRIORS (1990) #67, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #230-233, SPIDER-MAN/PUNISHER: FAMILY PLOT #1-2, SPIDER-MAN HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1, SPIDER-MAN: THE FINAL ADVENTURE #1-4, SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED (1993) #11, SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #2-3 and material from VENOM: ALONG CAME A SPIDER #1-4.

Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz's fan-favorite AMAZING SPIDER-MAN run continues As a creative team, they were cooking and making it look easy - and these classic stories will show you how it's done. First, make that new costume an alien that wants to take over your life Then, add in the introduction of the mercenary Silver Sable, a little bit of Kingpin, and some conflict between Peter and Aunt May Next, send a former herald of Galactus on a mission to pound Peter Parker into pulp. It's a fight that defines the never-say-die attitude that makes Spidey a hero for the ages Voila - Marvel Masterworks one and all Also featuring the Amazing Spider-Kid, Frog-Man and the Toad, and a host of bonus material Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #263-270, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #19 and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #1 and #6.

The true origin of Hawkeye Everybody knows that young Clint Barton joined a traveling carnival, where the Swordsman took him under his wing. But why did the legendary blade-wielder teach Clint archery? That's where Trick Shot comes in - the one man Hawkeye hoped he would never see again But now he's back, and he's issued a death challenge to his one-time prot g Meanwhile, Hawkeye gets hired by Silver Sable and goes up against some of the Marvel Universe's deadliest villains: the Red Skull, Doctor Octopus, the Abomination and...the Orb? But Clint's marital difficulties with Mockingbird aren't helped when his old girlfriend the Black Widow calls for his aid Plus: The solo spotlight turns to Clint's fellow Avengers - including Moon Knight, the Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, the Black Panther and Namor Collecting SOLO AVENGERS #1-20 and AVENGERS SPOTLIGHT #21.

Carnage's reign of terror continues When the hit video game "Carnage Unleashed" provides the psychopathic symbiote the opportunity to gain his freedom, can Venom keep Cletus Kasady from filling the streets with blood? Then, when Earth is invaded by the planet of the symbiotes, get ready for the attack of the 50-Foot Carnage Plus: A psychiatrist tries to analyze Carnage, but who will get into whose head? How did Cletus' symbiote infect Ben Reilly? And when Venom goes on trial, can Spider-Man and Daredevil prevent Carnage from causing chaos in the courtroom? COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 403, 410; Venom: Carnage Unleashed (1995) 1-4; Carnage: Mind Bomb (1996) 1; Sensational Spider-Man (1996) 3; Spider-Man (1990) 67; Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 233; Carnage: It's a Wonderful Life (1996) 1; Venom: On Trial (1997) 2-3; material from Amazing Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1; Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1; Venom Super Special (1995) 1; Spectacular Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1; Web of Spider-Man Super Special (1995) 1

Marc Silvestri's uncanny legacy as an X-Men artist begins here The artist who would define a new era of mutant drama kicks things off with the X-Men vs. Avengers limited series, in which Magneto is summoned to trial for crimes against humanity. Can the Avengers bring him to justice? And why are the X-Men standing in their way? Next, Alan Davis draws an epic Annual introducing the alien force named Horde. Then, as regular artist of The Uncanny X-Men, Silvestri joins with mutant maestro Chris Claremont for a run of legendary stories. Their iconic "Fall of the Mutants" storyline changed everything for the X-Men. With many team members missing and presumed dead, mutantkind regroups in Australia, becoming targets of the mysterious Reavers COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 220-231, X-Men Annual (1970) 11, X-Men vs. Avengers (1987) 1-4, material from Best of Marvel Comics (1987)

Thor Corps unite Eric Masterson is still settling into his role as the replacement Thor -- and Hercules' "training" isn't much help. Will Eric be able to keep up when he joins forces with Beta Ray Bill and Dargo Ktor, the 26th-century Thunder God? Zarrko the Tomorrow Man may be more than even they can handle when he plucks a cadre of classic Thor villains out of the timestream to join him -- including the scheming Loki Meanwhile, Balder and Sif search for the real Odinson. When Dr. Donald Blake returns, could it be a clue? And why is Eric Masterson heading into Hell itself? Plus: Operation Galactic Storm takes Thor into space Dargo meets the Guardians of the Galaxy Thor battles Absorbing Man, Titania and... Spider-Man? And the deadly debut of Bloodaxe COLLECTING: Vol. 19: Thor (1966) 437-450, Thor Annual (1966) 16-17

Deep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single, beautifully illustrated volume. Created in full collaboration with Marvel, this fan-favorite title, last published in 2017, now covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company's first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is today. Packed with artwork from the original comics, this chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists who developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV. Explore the pages of this magnificent Marvel book to discover: - Timeless art from the original comic books on every page that brings the text vividly to life.- Easy to navigate, chronological presentation of key events, plus an extensive index.- Written by leading Marvel historians: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Matthew K. Manning, and Stephen (Win) Wiacek. This latest edition to DK's best-selling encyclopedic Marvel publications offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of information about the company and its vast creations, bringing the Marvel story fully up-to-date with information on all the company's achievements. The format is accessible and easy-to-navigate, showcasing chronological presentations of Marvel milestones alongside real-life events, as well as an extensive index. A must-have volume for all Marvel fans from age 12 to adult, whether for readers interested in popular culture and comic books, or fans of Marvel comics and movies seeking to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the company's history, impact, trends, and huge output.

The return of the Soldiers of the Serpent Spider-Girl has battled them before and come out ahead. But this time, the group has united behind an enigmatic, powerful leader -- and May Parker's spider powers might not be enough to save her this time. Meanwhile, May's romantic life takes a sudden left turn, a crisis brews at Midtown High, the Scarlet Spider returns...and a new gang war breaks out in New York City The rivalry between the Kingpin and challenger Canis has heated up -- but can Spider-Girl end the violence before the death of a classic Marvel villain? Elsewhere, more deadly foes are popping up, all guided by a mysterious agenda To them, Spider-Girl is just a troublemaker -- but the Black Tarantula thinks she's destined for more Guest-starring Darkdevil and Kaine the corrupted clone COLLECTING: Spider-Girl (1998) 51-67