Best Selling Books by Bob Layton

Bob Layton had a vision of the future - Greek gods, sarcastic robots, transvestite aliens and more - and it's time to share it! The Prince of Power encounters the Wonder of the World of Wilamean, his own half-human son! Can the man-god who changed the courses of rivers and history steer his son to the path of justice? It'll help that there's a lot of fighting involved! Plus: rare creator interviews, artwork and more! Collects Marvel Tales #197, Marvel Graphic Novel #37, Marvel Comics Presents #39-41, and material from Marvel Age #4 and #65.

Quand les héros les plus puissants de la Terre s'aventurent dans d'étranges constructions d'origine extraterrestre apparues sur notre planète, ils ne se doutent pas des ennuis qui les attendent... Quelques instants plus tard, ils se retrouvent en effet projetés dans un monde où ils devront se battre contre quelques-uns des super-criminels les plus dangereux. C'est ainsi que commence une guerre au cours de laquelle les Avengers, Spider-Man, les X-Men et les Quatre Fantastiques défient le Dr Fatalis, Ultron, Galactus et bien d'autres vilains. Le vainqueur obtiendra le pouvoir absolu ! Retrouvez le tout premier crossover Marvel, écrit par Jim Shooter (Starbrand) et illustré par Mike Zeck (Captain America). Cette saga légendaire a changé l'histoire de la bande dessinée.

De célèbres héros et super-vilains sont transportés sur une planète inconnue. Là, une entité cosmique appelée le Beyonder leur lance un défi : ils doivent s'affronter ! Les vainqueurs verront tous leurs désirs exaucés... Jim Shooter (Avengers), Mike Zeck (Punisher) et Bob Layton (Iron Man) marquent l'histoire de l'univers Marvel avec ce premier crossover d'ampleur. [CET ALBUM CONTIENT LES ÉPISODES MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS (1984) 1 À 12.]

Tony Stark, alias Iron Man, sta perfezionando quella che sarà la sua ultima invenzione, ma la Roxxon e la nuova, letale versione della Dinamo Cremisi si mettono in mezzo. Dopo anni di lotta al crimine Frank Castle è finito in prigione, ma la Terza guerra mondiale gli da l’occasione per tornare a essere Punisher. La vita sulla Terra è finita, terminata, rimangono solo due esseri sul pianeta, due entità in conflitto da sempre: Bruce Banner e Hulk. Una serie di autori straordinari, Michelinie, Chang, Ennis, Corben, Davis e Keown, raccontano gli ultimi drammatici giorni di tre icone Marvel. [CONTIENE IRON MAN: THE END (2009) 1, PUNISHER: THE END (2004) 1, INCREDIBLE HULK: THE END (2002) 1]

Dracula has descended upon Gotham City--and he's brought his deadly children of the night with him. Now, it's up to Batman to stop the Lord of the Undead's assault on his city - but after being bitten by Dracula, Batman himself joins the ranks of the undead. Will Batman be an even greater threat to the citizens of Gotham City than Dracula?

YOU DON'T NEED A PAST TO HAVE A FUTURE... Rediscover the series that defined a generation of comic book fans in this first volume of the smash-hit series behind the blockbuster BLOODSHOT movie! From his very first appearance, Bloodshot comes armed to the teeth with bullets, nanites - and questions. Featuring appearances by Ninjak, the Eternal Warrior, Rai, the H.A.R.D. Corps, and more, this collected edition presents the classic adventures of Valiant's nanite enhanced commando from the very beginning! Join Valiant icons Kevin VanHook and Don Perlin - along with an all-star cast of comics creators including Bob Layton, David Lapham, David Michelinie, and more - as they dive headlong into the very first adventures of the original man from Rising Spirit! Collecting BLOODSHOT (1993) #0-7, ETERNAL WARRIOR #5, H.A.R.D. CORPS #5, and RAI (1992) #0.

The Marvel Masterworks continues the timeless David Michelinie and Bob Layton Iron Man run! Tony Stark recovers from his problems with the bottle by throwing himself into globetrotting business (and pleasure), but his enemies aren't giving him an edge: The All-Devourer awaits in Hong Kong, the Titanium Man is ready to tango in Times Square and Force makes his brutal debut in the Bahamas! Though sometimes it's your friends you need to worry about the most: Can Stark beat back a hostile takeover of his company by Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D.? With rich characterizations, a vibrant supporting cast and a steady stream of new armor designs, Michelinie and Layton prove they are just getting started! COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 129-144

The Hall of Fame creative trio of Michelinie, Layton and Romita Jr. conclude their classic Iron Man tenure with a run of stories that pushes the Armored Avenger to his limits! Tony Stark isn't the only one constantly upgrading his tech: Whiplash is back with a fearsome set of augmented powers and a new codename: Blacklash! Then, Ant-Man takes his IT role at Stark International to super-heroic lengths! What happens when Doctor Doom and Iron Man go back in time to the era of King Arthur's Camelot? These two armored titans square off in "Doomquest!" Plus: The Living Laser, the Mauler and the Unicorn return to menace our man Stark. And wait until you see Iron Man's awesome new stealth armor! COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 145-157

In space, no one can hear you shout "Have at thee!"...unless you've got lungs like the Prince of Power! Centuries in the future, Hercules embarks on an extraterrestrial odyssey and finds there are more gods in the heavens than he imagined! With his computerized comrade the Recorder, he wows worshippers, attacks avatars, and sires a son who may be an even more dangerous demigod than he is! Rigellians, Skrulls, carnivorous horses, and more! Plus: interviews with Bob Layton, creator of Herc's 24th century! Collects Hercules: Prince of Power (1982) #1-4, and Hercules: Prince of Power (1984) #1-4.

The superhero buddy book of the decade! Archer is the world's greatest hand-to-hand fighter, an expert marksman, and a seeker of truth and righteousness. Armstrong is an immortal warrior who has reluctantly brawled his way from pre-history to modern times only to realize that the best way to face life's many challenges is to grab a drink. But Armstrong counts as his worst day the one when Archer turned up and decided that they were partners - a team chosen by fate to save the world! From the minds of legendary creators Barry Windsor-Smith (Weapon X), Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), Bob Layton (Iron Man), and more comes the first Valiant Classic Collection of the groundbreaking series CBR calls a "comic book masterpiece"! Collecting ARCHER & ARMSTRONG (1992) #0-12.

Tony Stark, the billionaire playboy industrialist who dons superpowered armor to become Iron Man, faces the villainous Justin Hammer, battles alcoholism, and more.

One of the most tumultuous eras in Iron Man history begins as Tony Stark goes after anyone and everyone wearing armor! Time for the Armored Avenger to start avenging! Tony Stark is back in the groove as Iron Man, from outer space to the ocean depths. But the new Stark Enterprises is on constant super-villain alert, under attack from familiar faces like Spymaster and new threats like the ethereal Ghost. And when Tony discovers that his technology has been stolen and abused, he declares war on anyone in armor! Iron Man's new ruthless streak brings him into conflict with the U.S. government, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers. And as his actions grow ever more extreme, he must battle an old friend in a new guise - Steve Rogers, aka the Captain! By the time the dust settles on these Armor Wars, the world might need a new Iron Man! COLLECTING: IRON MAN (1968) #215-232 and ANNUAL #9

Tony Stark goes to war in three epic conflicts sparked by his greatest technology of all: the Iron Man armor! They stole his technology and now it's war! There are an abundance of tech-based villains in the Marvel Universe: The Beetle, Stilt Man, Titanium Man, Controller, Crimson Dynamo and more use super-advanced weapons and armor to commit their crimes. Tony Stark just found out that his Iron Man technology was stolen and could be the catalyst for the suits these villains use -- and he's not happy about it! But when Stark takes drastic action, what will Steve Rogers have to say about that? Plus: The ghost of an old enemy, the machinations of a vengeful madman and a menace from within Tony's own body will come to a head in the cataclysmic sequel! And when every single one of his armors is stolen and then turned against him, Tony must battle his greatest creations -- while trying to figure out who could outsmart him! COLLECTING: Iron Man (1968) 219-232, 258-266; Iron Man & the Armor Wars (2009) 1-4

Relive the complete adventures of Valiant's original armored hero in Valiant's next essential omnibus collection -- clocking in at a massive 800+ pages! Aric of Dacia, a fifth century Visigoth warrior abducted and enslaved by the brutal Spider Aliens, fights his way free of his captors and steals their ultimate weapon, the X-O Manowar armor. But 1,600 years have passed while the Spider Aliens held Aric captive and the time he returns to is not his own. Trapped in the modern day, Aric is now the last of his people, a savage warrior out of time in a world of corporate treachery and casual deceit. But, armed with the power of the X-O Manowar armor, Aric will rule... and he will make the Spider Aliens pay! Featuring work from comic book legends Bob Layton (Iron Man), Barry Windsor-Smith (Wolverine: Weapon X), Joe Quesada (Daredevil, Amazing Spider-Man), and many more, get the complete epic of Valiant's armored hero starting here with this first massive, oversized volume collecting X-O Manowar (1992) #0-30, Armorines #0, and X-O Database #1, as well as material from Secrets of the Valiant Universe #1.

Bob Layton has retired after 50 years in radio and TV in Canada. After winning awards for his on-air work on 630 CHED and Global Television, described in his previous book Welcome to Radio, these are the stories of the many side-hustles he had off the air as a ventriloquist, auctioneer, and wedding DJ, and some the bizarre things and even disasters that happen that the public never knows about. Can you imagine wedding guests getting angry with the bride and taking their gifts back and storming out? What did they do to the young DJ who showed up at a country dance with only rap music? What happens when the bride passes out? Ever been to a biker wedding? Do you have any idea how they train an auctioneer and the pressure they are under? Bob's instructor learned a few things about Bob's audience. Something I guarantee you never knew about Gene Zwozdesky plus a tribute from a group close to my heart. Imagine being trapped at the top of a grain elevator and fearing you were about to drown in wheat? How would you save yourself? So, you are speaking at a major gathering and someone in the audience sands up and tells you off - what's a classy way to handle that? Would you like to take ventriloquist lessons from Terry Fator and Jeff Dunham and then have your own show? Where do you buy a puppet and why is it so important to have it watch TV with you? Bob will show another side of some people in the news and what they do after hours that will surprise you. He'll tell you the important personal lessons he learned while traveling by car and cruise. Bob will share a creative gift for someone that you can make happen with a phone call, that they will never forget - and will tell all of their friends about. It's available in every city and Bob will show you how to arrange it. Ever looked a gorilla face to face in the jungle? Bob has pictures of someone who did and explains what the fellow was actually doing there. All things cost either money or time - some great examples and how Bob chose. Not sure how to to handle a Time Share pitch - there's a way you can offer to buy that may have them backing off. It worked for Bob and his wife. Imagine performing on stage at the Appolo - with just a moment's notice. Yes - it happened! Bob was at a sentencing for a bank robber whom the judge did not really want to put away - wait until you read why. Ever eaten at Bubba Gump's - Bob will tell you what not to say to the wait staff. Some funny order errors at A&W and McDonalds. Things you did not expect to hear from a WestJet flight attendant. What if you were speaking at an elementary school and the children did not believe you? Things to watch out for in Branson, Missouri. Ever been for a ride in a bayou boat in Florida, and put your hand in alligator infested water? Ever been to a "kitchen party" in Newfoundland? What restaurant has saddles instead of seats? Bob's life in the military ended with him peeling potatoes after something he said to the drill sergeant that caused others who were supposed to be standing at attention to burst out laughing. What is the most unusual item you can make a face-mask from? How does a guy like Bob relax? Playing Bluegrass music, and there are some notes about that. Wait 'til you see the picture of the "Dignity" statue in honour of Indigenous cultures in South Dakota. On the more serious side, during the pandemic restrictions, Bob attended a wedding and a funeral by Zoom on the same day. Continuing on the serious side, here's a question for you: Why do some victims of sexual assault send their known attacker a nice email the next day? There is a reason, and it's something you need to know to avoid victim blaming. After reading Bob's life story, he will invite you to write your own, and even offer to come to your organization to show you how.And yes, he will explain why the man said to him, "I'll puke in your pocket!"

Brand new adventures of the Human Fly, based on the real-life stuntman, superhero and rock star extraordinaire, featuring artists Bob Layton ("The Invincible Iron Man"), Steve Leialoha ("Fables"), Don Perlin ("Werewolf by Night," co-creator of "Moon Knight") and Al Milgrom ("ROM: Spaceknight") from the Fly's original 1970s comic book series.Contributors also include iconic '70s/'80s artist Gerry Talaoc ("Unknown Soldier," "The Incredible Hulk"), Steven Butler ("Web of Spider-Man," "Sonic the Hedgehog"), hot alternative comic book creator Jim Rugg ("Afrodisiac"), legendary letterer Janice Chiang, Rafael Navarro ("Sonambulo," "Guns A Blazin'"), Javier Herandez ("El Muerto, Aztec Zombie"), screenwriter of the upcoming "Human Fly" movie Tony Babinski, Jason Baroody, Paul Mason and Kathryn Renta. Edited by and featuring the contributions of cartoonist Michael Aushenker (the "El Gato, Crime Mangler" series, "Cartoon Flophouse").Among the stories in this first issue of the annual series: "Fly vs. Fly" ~ While the Human Fly is performing in Mexico, he must go up against a serial killer who may be...the Human Fly? "Other Worlds, Other Dimensions" ~ Dr. Syringe, a time-traveling super villain from the future, drags our hero into a nightmarish tech world where the Fly must rescue an attractive scientist from a slew of video game baddies."Click" ~ The Human Fly is on a mission to infiltrate a fortified compound...but what could possibly be worth risking life and limb against an evil paramilitary super-army?Fun from cover to cover, with front cover art by Rafael Navarro, Steve Butler and Janice Chiang, and painted back cover art by Michael Aushenker.

Learn the secrets of Grandmother's millennia long rule of Japan, the long lost Blood of Heroes, and long untold episode of Unity, in this tale of Shu Sugino & the rebel Rai!