New Releases by Bill Mantlo

One of the most surprising and pivotal eras beings for the Hulk, beginning with Bruce Banner overcoming his rage and transforming into the Intelligent Hulk! Bruce Banner has overcome his angry other half and become the Intelligent Hulk, but will the combination of brains and brawn prove to be better than a good ol'' "Hulk smash!"? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema will find out for us as they begin to explore the potential of comics'' man-monster''s many personalities. And who could be a better adversary for the Intelligent Hulk than the big-brained Leader? The Leader''s machinations will pull the Avengers into the fray and team Hulk and She-Hulk for the first time. Then, Hulk will be ripped through time by Kang the Conqueror and go to war with M.O.D.O.K. and a resurgent A.I.M. Topping it off is a rare comic adaptation of 1982 Incredible Hulk animated series. COLLECTING: THE INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #280-291 & ANNUAL (1968) #12 and THE INCREDIBLE HULK VS. QUASIMODO (1983) #1.

Iron Man celebrates 100 issues and a return to form in this Epic Collection! It''s time for an upgrade! Iron Man increases his armor''s power 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 return of the Mandarin. 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. COLLECTING: THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (1968) #92-114 & ANNUAL (1971) #4 and MARVEL PREMIERE (1972) #44

At last, the classic adventures of 80s sci-fi icon Rom the Spaceknight are collected in paperback format! Learn how Rom gave his life in service to his planet, Galador, becoming a Spaceknight sworn to protect it from the evil Dire Wraiths! Rom tracks these vile creatures across the cosmos to Earth, where they have infiltrated the highest levels -- including S.H.I.E.L.D. itself! Armed with his energy analyzer, only Rom can see the true form of the Dire Wraiths -- and with his neutralizer, he can blast them to Limbo! But what will Earth make of this armored invader? Will his quest be aided or hindered by encounters with the X-Men and Jack of Hearts? And can he survive deadly clashes with super villains like the Mad Thinker and the Space Phantom? COLLECTING: Rom (1979) 1-20

For Fans of Invincible Compendium and Mass Effect: The Complete Comics, TRANSFORMERS COMPENDIUM collects the very first issues of one of the most popular comic book series into a complete compendium for the first time ever. TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT FROM THE VERY BEGINNING! The Transformers rocked the comic book world with their debut that was truly MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE, and now you can experience every issue - from the original series and tie-ins- in this new reader-friendly compendium format for the very first time. Discover the heroic Autobots, the evil Decepticons, and the galaxy-spanning war that will leave you breathless in this first volume perfect for fans new and old. Collects The Transformers #1-44.

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

Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material - welcome to Marvel''s ReMasterworks! Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum didn''t just aim for All-New and All-Different on X-MEN - they were shooting for the stars! But first, Jean Grey must emerge from the ashes as the Phoenix! Then the Juggernaut and Black Tom Cassidy drive Storm, Colossus and Wolverine to the edge, and the X-Men are pushed to the breaking point with the return of Magneto. Next, it''s off to outer space to meet the Shi''ar and the Starjammers! Also featuring the first appearance of Weapon Alpha and a baseball game so wild the players could only be the X-Men! With all-new restoration and an expansive section of rarities, character designs, original art and more, this is the last word on these mutant milestones! Collecting X-MEN (1963) #101-110.

The epic climax of Marvel''s classic saga of the Spaceknight! Rom has exposed the vile Dire Wraiths hiding in Earth''s midst -- but that only means his accursed enemies become more bold...and more deadly! It''s a good thing Rom has allies, including his armored companion, Starshine, and fellow heroes including Nick Fury, Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, Alpha Flight and the New Mutants -- but will perennial sidekick, Rick Jones, be his new best pal? As the Dire Wraiths scale up their invasion plans, seeking to merge their Wraithworld with Earth, Forge of the X-Men lends a technological hand -- and, in the final fight to save the world, practically every Marvel super hero joins the fray! But, if Rom can complete his mission at last, what will that leave for the Spaceknight? Can he find his happy ending, back on Galador? Collecting ROM (1979) #51-75 and ANNUAL #3-4, and INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #296.

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.

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!

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

Locked in an endless struggle with the Dire Wraiths, Rom''s solemn quest to eradicate them from Earth brings him into conflict with the Metal Master and his army of spiders, Mystique and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and more! The Spaceknight joins Namor to battle monsters of the deep, and Shang-Chi lends his deadly hands to thwart the Wraiths'' black magic! Meanwhile, Rom''s human friend Brandy Clark is transformed, and the impending arrival of the dreaded Dweller on the Threshold may spell doom for all! It''s a cosmic epic featuring Doctor Strange, the In-Betweener, the Living Tribunal...and the human form of Rom?! Has he been freed from his armor at long last? All that, plus the Skrulls, the ever-lovin'' Thing - and a tragedy that even Rom cannot withstand! Collecting ROM (1979) #30-50 and ANNUAL #1-2, and MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #99.

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

He strikes from outer space...and nothing can stop him! Marvel Comics is proud to present the iconic early adventures of the greatest of Spaceknights - Rom! Centuries ago, Rom pledged his life to protect his planet, Galador, from the evil Dire Wraiths. Now, Rom has tracked these vile creatures across the cosmos to Earth, where they have infiltrated the highest levels of power - including S.H.I.E.L.D. itself! Armed with his energy analyzer, only Rom can see the Wraiths'' true form - and with his neutralizer, he can blast them into Limbo! But what will Earth make of this armored invader? Will Rom''s quest be aided or hindered by encounters with the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Jack of Hearts, Nova, and Power Man and Iron Fist? And when Galactus targets Galador, can Rom and his fellow Spaceknights save their homeworld from destruction? Collecting ROM (1979) #1-29 and POWER MAN AND IRON FIST (1978) #73.

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

The Masterworks rampage into the incredible Bill Mantlo era of Hulk! Mantlo''s five-year run redefined comics greenest meanest goliath. It kicks off when the Hulk from unleashes his rage on Gamma Base. By the time the dust settles, Hulk is exiled to Jarella''s world where he crosses paths with the cosmic Gardener, an owner 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 it''s a "Trial by Monster" as Hulk 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! COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1968) 245-255, Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 25, material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 26

The first ever Marvel event series is given 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 all 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 that pits two teams of Avengers against one another -- and against a truly lethal Legion of the Unliving! COLLECTING: Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions (1982) 1-3, West Coast Avengers Annual (1986) 2, Avengers Annual (1967) 16

As Cloak discovers the hideous secret of his hunger for light, Nightmare seeks to use him to destroy Doctor Strange! Elsewhere, the horrific Mr. Jip unleashes his minions, Day and Night! Cloak and Dagger face the Punisher and Mayhem. But when Tandy is corrupted, can X-Factor help save her soul? Then, Dagger deals with the loss of her sight and the apparent death of her crimefighting partner - while the villainous Ecstasy wears Cloak''s cloak! But rumors of Ty''s death have been greatly exaggerated! Plus: Doctor Doom! Acts of Vengeance! Inferno! And Spider-Man and Ghost Rider join Cloak and Dagger for a final fight against Mephisto! Collecting MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL: CLOAK AND DAGGER - PREDATOR AND PREY, STRANGE TALES (1987) #7, MUTANT MISADVENTURES OF CLOAK AND DAGGER #1-13, CLOAK AND DAGGER (1990) #14-19, and material from STRANGE TALES (1987) #3-6 and #8-19.

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

Avengers storytelling doesn''t get much more dramatic than the tales in this Marvel Masterworks, as the disgraced Yellowjacket reaches rock bottom! Meanwhile, Earth''s Mightiest Heroes join the Defenders to take on Nebula, and team with Drax the Destroyer in battle against -- Thor and Moondragon?! Two new members join the team (spoiler: it''s She-Hulk and Hawkeye!), and the blustery bowman gets right into the action in a classic team-up with Scott Lang, the Ant-Man, against the Taskmaster! And the Black Knight shows up for a stirring two-part tale! Capping off this volume is the classic VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH miniseries, where Vizh and Wanda''s attempts at suburban bliss are rocked by deep revelations -- including the identity of Wanda''s father! COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) 217-226, Annual (1967) 11; Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) 1-4; material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 3

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 Fear (1970) #27-31; Marvel Premiere (1972) #28; Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #15; Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #6-8, 38; Savage She-Hulk (1980) #9-12; material from Vampire Tales (1973) #9-11, Annual (1975) #1; Marvel Preview (1975) #8. The first era in the dark saga of Marvel''s living vampire concludes! Morbius must save Martine Bancroft from the other-dimensional clutches of Helleyes, while CIA agent Simon Stroud stalks him at every turn! In a pair of black-and-white vampire tales, Morbius struggles with a desperate attempt to end his bloodlust while facing the undead threat of the Brotherhood of Judas! A Morbius showcase in MARVEL PREVIEW sends the living vampire on the hunt for a brutal murderer in the moors of Slade Mansion! And Morbius joins Man-Thing, Ghost Rider and the Werewolf by Night in the Legion of Monsters! Plus: Team-ups with the Thing, Spider-Man and She-Hulk!

"Michael Morbius is one of the most tragic figures in all of the Marvel-Verse--transformed by his own hand into a living vampire! Watch him struggle against his bloodsucking impulses in astonishing adventures that blend super heroics with horror! In Spider-Man''s first encounter with Morbius, our hero has his hands full ... all six of them! Can Spidey tackle his vampiric new foe, and old enemy the Lizard, while ridding himself of four unwanted extra limbs?! Then, Morbius joins the Thing in a fight to avoid being wiped out by the Living Eraser! Michael is haunted by a ghost from his past--and compelled by a bond of blood!"--

They are two of the mightiest Avengers, who shared one of the greatest romances in the entire Marvel-Verse! They are the synthezoid Vision and the reality-manipulating Scarlet Witch - and these are some of their most action-packed adventures! First, the Vision is unleashed on the Avengers by his "father" - the evil android, Ultron! Vision''s control of his density makes him a formidable opponent, but his inner nobility soon sees him turn on his inhuman creator! Joining the team, Vision soon finds love with Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch - and their far-out wedding is one of the greatest Avengers stories ever told! Wanda and Vision make one heck of a team - but even with Spider-Man by their side, can they defeat the dark sorcerer Necrodamus? COLLECTING: AVENGERS ORIGINS: VISION (2011) 1, GIANT-SIZE AVENGERS (1974) 4, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) 129-130

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!