New Releases by 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.

Collects Iron Man (1968) #92-114 and Annual (1970) #4 and Marvel Premiere #44. Iron Man celebrates 100 issues in this epic Epic Collection! It''s time for an upgrade! Iron Man levels up his armor 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 Mandarin''s return - and 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!

The continuing adventures of the sci-fi cult sensation Micronauts, reprinted for the first time ever! As Bill Mantlo reaches the end of his groundbreaking creative run, he pulls out all the stops! The Micronauts must once again wage war with Baron Karza, though this time there may be no winning for the people of Homeworld. In the aftermath, Peter B. Gillis and Kelley Jones take the reins and lead our heroes on a new voyage of exploration throughout the Microverse! It''s a bold era of sci-fi adventure as Commander Rann and his crew encounter new civilizations, new allies Solitaire and Scion, and uncover the secrets of the Makers. But it all must end where it began as the Micronauts face the ultimate sacrifice! COLLECTING: Micronauts (1979) 55-59, Micronauts: The New Voyages (1984) 1-20

Il Gran Maestro ha sfidato a una partita a scacchi la Morte stessa, e le pedine sono gli eroi della Terra! In caso di vittoria, potrà far tornare in vita un altro degli Antichi dell’Universo: il Collezionista. Se invece dovesse perdere, il prezzo da pagare sarebbe altissimo. Così due squadre di super esseri sono costrette ad affrontarsi da un capo all’altro del pianeta, in un trionfo di colpi di scena e di battaglie tra volti vecchi e nuovi. Il trio di scrittori composto da Mark Gruenwald (Squadron Supreme), Bill Mantlo (The Incredible Hulk) e Steven Grant (The Punisher), affiancato da John Romita Jr. (The Amazing Spider-Man), dà vita alla prima miniserie della storia della Marvel, e al primo, vero, scontro globale tra super esseri. Completa il volume l’appendice della saga, con protagonisti due team di Avengers. [CONTIENE MARVEL SUPER HERO CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS (1982) 1-3, THE WEST COAST AVENGERS ANNUAL (1986) 2, THE AVENGERS ANNUAL (1967) 16]

Reprinted for the first time ever! Marvel''s second Micronauts Omnibus begins with an explosive six-part origin of the Microverse! Commander Rann and his band of freedom fighters must find three keys to stave off a time of darkness while remaining one step ahead of the mad King Argon. To do that, they''ll need help. Enter: Doctor Strange! The Micronauts will also discover a pair of new recruits: the friendly but ferocious Devil and his companion Fireflyte. In a return to Earth, our heroes end up in the X-Men''s Danger Room, pursued by the killer metamorph Huntarr. The action reaches a crescendo as the Micronauts are drawn back to Homeworld once again to fight against Argon - and Baron Karza! Collecting MICRONAUTS (1979) #30-54.

Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Welcome to Marvel''s ReMasterworks! The Children of the Atom are reborn! With the original X-Men held hostage by unknown forces, Professor X recruits an international cast - including Wolverine, Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Banshee, Sunfire and Warpath - to take on the mantle! Marked by progressive politics and personal conflicts, these All-New, All-Different X-Men redefined the concept of the super-hero team. In these pages, for the first time, you''ll see Wolverine throw down with Cyclops, experience the shocking death of an X-Man, watch as the new team attempts to tear apart the old and bear witness to the sacrifice of Jean Grey. With all-new restoration and an expansive section of rarities, character designs, original art and more, this is the last word on the mutant milestones that set the table for a comics revolution! Collecting X-MEN (1963) #94-100 and GIANT-SIZE X-MEN (1975) #1.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the TRANSFORMERS with a new printing of the comic book that started it all! The Autobots and Decepticons have brought their conflict to Eart and the world will never be the same again! This issue will be printed on newsprint and will feature an all-new variant cover celebrating the history of the TRANSFORMERS!

Collects Incredible Hulk (1968) #266-279, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #7. Bruce Banner has lived the waking nightmare of being the Incredible Hulk for years, but what if his gamma-powered other self wasn''t an unhinged engine of destruction? What if the man controlled the monster? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema explore a new world where it''s mind over monster for Marvel''s green goliath, a world where Bruce Banner''s mind dominates the Hulk! This compelling storyline opens surprising new opportunities for comics'' most tormented psychological pair. Yet, despite Banner''s new control, the power of the Hulk''s rage may still burst out with more fury than ever. It''s a saga that ends on the doorstep of the White House - but who will be there to meet the President? Banner the man, or Hulk the monster?

Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema continue their fan-favorite Hulk run! Bruce Banner has lived the waking nightmare of being the Incredible Hulk for years, but what if his gamma-powered other self wasn''t an unhinged engine of destruction? What the if man controlled the monster? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema explore a new world where it''s mind over monster for Marvel''s green goliath, a world where Bruce Banner''s mind dominates the Hulk. It opens surprising new opportunities for comics'' most tormented psychological pair. Yet, despite Banner''s new control, the power of the Hulk''s rage may still burst out with more fury than ever. It''s a saga that ends on the doorstep of the White House, but who will be there to meet the President? Banner the man, or Hulk the monster? COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1968) 266-279, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 7

Spider-Man gets serious in his relationship with the Black Cat! Spider-Man''s adventures have been larger than life, but they spring from the rotten roots of street crime with Uncle Ben''s murder by a petty burglar. That gritty side of the criminal world takes the fore as the Kingpin tightens his grip on New York City. Spidey''s not just faced with fighting villains, though. Cloak and Dagger complicate matters and the Punisher has his own form of justice in mind. Meanwhile, Mantlo and Milgrom explore the man with ink on his fingers and a story in this blood, J. Jonah Jameson, and uncover the origins of the Hobgoblin. Speaking of revelations, Peter Parker unmasks himself to the Black Cat--with unexpected results! Also featuring Black Cat''s search for superpowers, Spidey''s black costume and Fred Hembeck! COLLECTING: Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 80-91

As Rom continues his mission to eradicate the vile Dire Wraiths hiding in plain sight on Earth, his actions bring him into contact--and occasional confict--with a host of familiar faces...good, bad and cosmic! Featuring Doctor Strange, Namor, Shang-Chi, the Thing, Mystique''s Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Skrulls, the In-Betweener and the Living Tribunal, Rom''s solemn quest puts him at the heart of the Marvel Universe!--

Frank Miller''s Daredevil is one of the greatest comic book runs of all time, and this companion omnibus is a perfect supplement with further adventures of the Man Without Fear! The Man Without Fear is born and reborn in this collection of Frank Miller''s finest! Follow the fledgling Daredevil through his earliest adventures and errors at the dawn of the Age of Marvels, then into the depths of desperation and back again after being cut down by the Kingpin! Guest-starring the Avengers and Nuke, later of Wolverine: Origins! Plus: a seldom-seen saga by Miller and artist extraordinaire Bill Sienkiewicz! Collecting: Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #27-#28, Daredevil #219 and #226-#233, Daredevil: Man Without Fear #1-#5, and Daredevil: Love And War.

The 70s sci-fi cult classic by Bill Mantlo returns, collected into an omnibus for the very first time! From out of the Microverse, the Omnibus you thought could never happen! Helmed by writer Bill Mantlo, The Micronauts brought together the subatomic heroes of Homeworld and the Marvel Universe. Mantlo''s rich character mythology and groundbreaking artwork by Michael Golden made the series an instant classic. In Micronauts, Commander Rann, Princess Mari, Biotron, Acroyear and Bug traverse the universe aboard the microship Endeavor as they struggle to free Homeworld from the tyrannical Baron Karza. Their exploits also bring them to Earth where our micro-sized heroes encounter big-time heroes and villains including the Fantastic Four, S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain Universe and Man-Thing. This Omnibus edition presents a stunning restoration, complete with letters pages and host of bonus material, including house ads, original artwork and more. COLLECTING: THE MICRONAUTS (1979) #1-29 & ANNUAL (1979) #1-2 and material from MICRONAUTS SPECIAL EDITION (1983) #1-5

Collects Incredible Hulk (1968) #256-265, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #10-11, Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions (1982) #1-3. Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema take the Hulk around the world! First, Israel''s best defense against the Hulk is the super hero called Sabra! Next up is Egypt, where the Hulk faces the swashbuckling might of the Arabian Knight! Then it''s off to Mother Russia for a battle against Darkstar and the Soviet Super-Soldiers! In Japan, Glenn Talbot faces a dramatic reckoning - after which the Hulk gets his passport stamped on Easter Island by the Absorbing Man! And in a pair of Hulk-sized Annuals, Rick Leonardi joins Mantlo to fuse Bruce Banner with the cosmic power of Captain Universe, and the Hulk battles the Avengers! Plus: Frank Miller''s first Marvel story! And CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS - the Mantlo limited series that changed everything!

Collects PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #67-79. THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN hits high gear! Writer Bill Mantlo crafted a compelling, interwoven series of adventures in his second tenure on the title. Pairing Spidey with the Black Cat as both partner and love interest, Mantlo fused the crime drama of the Kingpin with larger-than-life villains like Doctor Octopus - and the formula made SPECTACULAR a page-turning powerhouse! It begins when the Kingpin hires Boomerang, the killer who keeps coming back. Meanwhile, Cloak and Dagger wage war on drugs as the gangster Silvermane clings to life in a new cyborg body! And when Doctor Octopus and the Owl vie to take over New York''s criminal underworld, total war breaks out across the city! See why "The Owl/Octopus War" is a saga that ranks among Spider-Man''s greatest!

Collects ROCKET RACCOON (2014) #5, ROCKET RACCOON AND GROOT #4-6 and GROOT #6. Rocket and Groot are the most lovable duo in the Marvel-Verse - and these are some of their craziest adventures! One''s a furball packing firepower, and the other is a walking tree who has a unique way with words. But for all their amazing abilities, can they entertain a group of alien scouts with a campfire story? A Friday-night fight ensues when Rocket and Groot are recruited into Iron Man''s intergalactic football league. Groot finds himself worshipped by alien Vikings. And when things get competitive between Rocket and Groot, they find themselves in a war zone! Plus: During a trip to Earth, Rocket has a to-do list - but Groot has a very personal mission!

Collects What If? (1977) 36-38, 40-42, 44-47. More alternate-reality questions are answered! Imagine a world where the Fantastic Four never gained their powers — or one where Stephen Strange never became Master of the Mystic Arts! Consider the fates of the Thing and the Beast if they continued to mutate — or Spider-Man if Uncle Ben had lived! The Hulk goes berserk, Susan Richards dies in childbirth, Nova makes a life-changing decision and Galactus turns the Silver Surfer back into Norrin Radd! But what if Loki had found Mjolnir before his brother — and what if the Marvel Universe ceased to exist?! Plus: Thought-provoking tales featuring Daredevil, the Sub-Mariner, the Avengers and more!

In honor of 60 years of Spider-Man, the web-slinger''s second solo series gets the Omnibus treatment! SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN not only increased the opportunities for Spidey action, it provided a platform to expand upon and explore the world of Peter Parker and his incomparable cast -- J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and the gang! Of course, there was no shortage of villains, including the Vulture, the Lizard, Doc Ock and more! SPECTACULAR was also home to Frank Miller''s first Daredevil artwork, part of a sprawling saga featuring Carrion, the mysterious rotting horror with hidden ties to Peter Parker''s past -- and a violent desire to punish him for the death of Gwen Stacy! Painstakingly restored, this is an Omnibus for the ages! COLLECTING: Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 1-42, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 1, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 13, Fantastic Four (1961) 218

Collects Incredible Hulk (1968) #245-255 and Marvel Treasury Edition #25. The Masterworks rampage into the incredible Bill Mantlo era of Hulk! Mantlo''s five-year run redefined comics'' meanest, greenest goliath - and it all kicks off when the Hulk unleashes his rage on Gamma Base! By the time the dust settles, Hulk will find himself exiled to Jarella''s world, where he crosses paths with the cosmic Gardener, wielder of an Infinity Gem! Then it''s back to Earth for a chilling fight against Jack Frost in a tale drawn by the legendary Steve Ditko. A double-sized 250th issue features a team-up and tussle with the Silver Surfer, after which Hulk faces a "Trial by Monster" when he finds himself in the middle of a civil war between monster men! The indelible art of Sal Buscema makes page after page a Marvel Masterwork!

Collects Marvel Super Hero Contest Of Champions #1-3, West Coast Avengers Annual #2 and Avengers Annual #16. The first-ever Marvel event series receives the extra-sized treatment it deserves! When the Grandmaster plays a game of cosmic chess against Death herself, Earth''s super heroes become the pawns! If the Grandmaster wins, his brother the Collector will be restored to life. But if he loses, Death will claim a bitter price! Each side selects twelve champions from across Earth to do battle for the fragments of the golden globe of life. But this clash of Marvel titans comes with unexpected twists and turns - and several surprising new combatants! Then, months later, the fallout of the contest leads to a life-and-death saga pitting two teams of Avengers against one another - and a truly lethal Legion of the Unliving!

Collects Incredible Hulk (1968) #297-313, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #13, Alpha Flight (1983) #29. Bruce Banner is in charge - but for how long? After returning from the Beyonder''s Battleworld, Banner''s precarious hold on the Hulk''s savage persona has begun to slip, threatening to destroy the happiness he''s finally attained! And when the fighting-mad Hulk comes roaring back, it leads to a no-holds-barred battle against the entire Marvel Universe - and a shocking twist! Now, banished to the mysterious and deadly Crossroads dimension by Doctor Strange, a nearly mindless Hulk must claw his way back from the edge of insanity! As he battles the U-Foes, the N''Garai and a parade of ever more bizarre enemies, the Hulk will confront aspects of his own fractured psyche. But how did Bruce''s tragic childhood shape the monster within?

At the same time as they were making history on X-MEN, Chris Claremont and John Byrne were pairing Spider-Man with some of the coolest and catchiest characters in the Marvel firmament! But first, this volume opens with one of the earliest appearances of the all-new, all-different X-Men revival in the very first MARVEL TEAM-UP ANNUAL, by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema! Mantlo concludes his sterling run with a two-parter drawn by Byrne, as Spidey and the Hulk square off against Woodgod -- whose rare first appearance is also included in this volume! And when Byrne links up with Claremont, the duo begin a white-hot run that teams Spidey with Yellowjacket, the Wasp, the Human Torch, Iron Fist and the Daughters of the Dragon! COLLECTING: Marvel Team-Up (1972) 53-64, Annual (1977) 1; Marvel Premiere (1972) 31; Mighty Marvel Calendar 1977

Collects Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #4, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) #1-4, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) #1-12, West Coast Avengers (1985) #2. The unlikely romance between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch is one of the most famous Avengers storylines of all! Now, witness what happens when the two heroes finally get married and settle down in the suburbs! If you think they’re going to live the quiet life, think again! Wanda embraces her sorcerous heritage — but can a revelation about her family tree be believed? The Vision’s past threatens their future, as Ultron and the Grim Reaper strike! And things get even stranger when Wanda’s magic spells lead to the couple becoming…a family! That’s right, despite all odds the Scarlet Witch is pregnant — and now Wanda and Vision must prepare for the biggest responsibility of their lives!

The unlikely romance between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch is one of the most famous Avengers storylines of all! Now, witness what happens when the two heroes finally get married and settle down in the suburbs. Collects Giant-Size Avengers (1975) 4, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) 1-4, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) 1-12, and West Coast Avengers (1985) 2.

Collects Ghost Rider (1973) #6-20; Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #8; Daredevil (1964) #138. Marvel’s hell-bound super hero, Ghost Rider, hits the road for a second Marvel Masterworks! Johnny Blaze’s adventures begin with the return of Zodiac, an organized-crime gang powered by agents of Hell, in a plot that can only be foiled with the help of the super-heroic Stunt-Master! Then, after fighting for his very soul against Satan himself, Ghost Rider finds himself teaming up with the Ever-Lovin’ Thing in mortal combat against the ever-angry Hulk and in league with the ever-courageous Champions! And if you thought the Orb was finis, think again as Marvel’s deadliest eyeball returns to extract another pound of Ghost Rider flesh! Plus: With Karen Page having joined Ghost Rider’s cast, Daredevil makes the scene in a crossover classic drawn by John Byrne!

The unlikely romance between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch was one of the Avengers'' most famous storylines. Now, witness what happens when the two heroes finally get hitched and settle down in the suburbs! If you think they''re going to live the quiet life, think again! See how a match made in heaven led to a wedding in Limbo, and how a Halloween horror proves that there''s still magic in their marriage! Plus: A golden age mystery with ties to the Witch''s past is solved! The Vision bonds with his brothers in all but blood - but who is the Scarlet Witch''s father? Marvel''s oddest couple shows that home is where the heroes are! Guest-starring the Avengers and the Inhumans vs. Dormammu, the Grim Reaper and more!

Collects Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #47-60, Annual (1976) #4. Benjamin J. Grimm — the world’s one and only Ever-Lovin’ Blue-Eyed Thing — doesn’t shy away from any fight. And in this Marvel Masterworks edition, he’ll have to plow through the Machinesmith, the hated Yancy Street Gang, Graviton, Crossfire and even his younger self! But he’s not fighting alone: The Thing will battle alongside Jack of Hearts, Doctor Strange, the Inhumans, Moon Knight and the Human Torch — as well as the Marvel Universe’s greatest poker club! But all this action is just a prelude to Gruenwald, Macchio, Byrne and Pérez’s all-time classic: the PROJECT PEGASUS SAGA! The Project is part advanced energy research facility and part super villain prison — and that makes for one dangerous (and exciting!) combination when the inmates break out! Plus: Don’t miss the incorrigible Impossible Man’s attack on the Marvel Bullpen!

From hell he came! Exorcist Daimon Hellstrom has a secret: By night, he is the Son of Satan! Golden trident in hand and pentagram on his chest, Hellstrom is out to confront his evil father ? but will he make the scene in time to save Johnny Blaze, the flaming-skulled Ghost Rider? Experience Hellstrom?s early exploits ? including his uncanny origin, his demonic battles against Satan himself and even his first clash with his sister, the succubus called Satana! Plus: As Hellstrom finds a place for himself on Marvel?s wildest non-team, the Defenders, he falls for Patsy Walker ? the fittingly named Hellcat! But can romance blossom for a man with a soul as dark as Hellstrom?s? Collecting GHOST RIDER (1973) #1-2, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) #12-13 and #24, SON OF SATAN #8 and DEFENDERS (1972) #92 and #120-121.

Collects Marvel Team-Up (1972) #41-52; Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #17; Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #9, 13; Marvel Comics Calendar 1976. MARVEL TEAM-UP goes all timey-wimey as Spider-Man takes a bicentennial journey through America’s past, present — and futures! When the man behind the Salem witch trials pulls the Vision and Scarlet Witch back in time, Spidey gets dragged along for the ride. But Doctor Doom doesn’t cotton to people messing with his time platform, and he soon enters the fray — as they all must battle the Dark Rider! Then, it’s off to the dystopian futures of Killraven and Deathlok — before landing back in the 20th century for a crossover co-starring the Thing! Finally, Spidey, Iron Man and Doctor Strange face the Wraith in a saga featuring the debut of a Marvel mainstay: tough-as-nails NYPD Captain Jean DeWolff!

Collects Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #32-42, Annual (1979) #1; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #13; Fantastic Four (1961) #218. Peter Parker and Dr. Curt Connors (a.k.a. the Lizard) have always shared a unique bond. Both men of science, but one gifted with powers while the other was cursed. Only together can these sometimes allies, sometimes adversaries survive the unstoppable Iguana. Then, in a two-part Annual extravaganza, comes Doc Ock! All the while, Peter’s increasingly on edge. The bizarre horror of the Swarm and a battle with Morbius the Living Vampire do little to help. Then, the emergence of the Schizoid Man pushes him over the line. And on the other side is the Spider-Lizard! Can our mutated hero surivive? He’d better, or he won’t be able to team up with the FF against the Frightful Four!