Most Popular Books by Chris Claremont

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #144-153, X-Men Annual (1970) #5, Avengers Annual (1967) #10, Bizarre Adventures (1981) #27, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #1-4. Chris Claremont reunites with Dave Cockrum for another run of X-Men classics! And they''re putting the all-new, all-different mutants they made famous into an action-packed pressure cooker through Arcade, Doctor Doom and Garokk that blows its top with the return of Magneto in an anniversary extravaganza! Next, it''s the immortal "Kitty''s Fairy Tale," a storybook fantasy with a twist! Brent Anderson draws a double-sized annual teaming the X-Men with the Fantastic Four against the barbarian Arkon! And just because we love ya, we''re including the iconic first appearance of Rogue - as she and her fellow Evil Mutants battle the Avengers! Also featuring guest-appearances by Spider-Woman and Dazzler, a fan-favorite Savage Land saga and three truly bizarre X-Men rarities!

Contains three stories about the X-Men.

Collects Uncanny X-Men #462-465. The return of Captain Britain! Brian Braddock is released from his duties as protector of the Omniverse to deal with a threat of even greater proportions...as if that was even possible! Meanwhile, Pyslocke and Rachel find themselves trapped in a situation with no way out!

Collects Star Wars (1977) #24-38, Annual #1, Star Wars Weekly (UK) #94-99, #104-115. Marvel''s original exploration of the Star Wars galaxy continues - and all your favorites are along for the ride! Luke and Leia are trapped in a siege at Yavin! Obi-Wan Kenobi fights alone! Cyborgs clash when Darth Vader takes on bounty hunter Beilert Valance! And Han and Chewie answer the question, "Whatever happened to Jabba?" Lightsabers clash, there''s thunder in the stars, and a red queen rises as the Dark Lord of the Sith finally discovers the identity of the young Jedi who destroyed the Death Star! Prepare for a Skywalker showdown setting the stage for The Empire Strikes Back! Plus: rarely seen tales from the United Kingdom!

Collects Avengers (1963) #41-42, #75-76, #277 and Annual #2, Fantastic Four (1961) #111-112, Thor (1966) #200, Marvel Spotlight (1971) #30, Wolverine (1988) #10 and Material From Crimefighters #4, Strange Tales (1951) #22 And #150, Tales To Astonish (1959) #85-87, Silver Surfer (1968) #4, My Love (1969) #2, Dracula Lives #3, Epic Illustrated #1 And Shadows & Light #3. Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! The Incredible Hulk, the devastating Dragon Man, the epic end of the Norse gods u0097 none of it was too much for Big John Buscema! And the Avengers never looked mightier than when Buscema drew them! Now one of comicdomu0092s most acclaimed creators takes center stage in this genre-spanning gathering of greats. Witness Nick Fury vs. Hydra! Thor vs. Silver Surfer! The Avengers vs. the Avengers! The hidden pasts of Wolverine and Dracula! The twilight of the Masters of Evil! Plus: Lushly illustrated crime, horror and romance work from the pre-Marvel era!

Collects Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #64, 69-70, 81-82, 94-96; Cloak and Dagger (1983) #1-4; Marvel Team-Up Annual #6; Marvel Fanfare (1982) #19; New Mutants (1983) #23-25. Cloak and Dagger step out of the darkness and into the light! But will this pair of violent vigilantes be friends or foes for the spectacular Spider-Man? The young duo''s war on drugs will put crime bosses Silvermane and the Kingpin in their sights - and the wall-crawler will be stuck in the middle! Then follow Tyrone Johnson and Tandy Bowen into their own uncanny adventures, and discover what set them on their dark path. Detective O''Reilly wants to arrest them, Father Delgado wants to reform them - but does anyone really understand them? Plus, after Spidey chaperones their fi rst meeting, Cloak and Dagger face a power struggle with the New Mutants!

Collecting X-Men Gold #26-30 And X-Men Wedding Special. Itu0092s the X-Men wedding of the century u0097 and youu0092re invited! But after years of will-they-wonu0092t-they, of triumph and tragedy, of romantic rivals and untimely demises, can Kitty Pryde and Piotr Rasputin finally make it down the aisle? Not if anti-mutant lobbyist Lydia Nance and 0101, the most advanced Sentinel on the planet, have their way. Their goal? Kill the X-Men u0097 starting with Colossus! As the X-Men come under attack from all sides, Kitty and her team must race to safety u0097 or die in the cold vacuum of space! Cross your fingers for the hopefully happy couple, dearly beloved, as guest stars galore gather for a history-making mutant union! Plus: Attend the unforgettable bachelor and bachelorette parties! And legendary X-Men scribe Chris Claremont returns for an all-new tale of Kitty and Colossus!

The vast and varied history of DC vs. Marvel returns to print for the first time in decades in one massive volume collecting the universe-bending crossovers between the greatest superheroes in pop culture! Superman vs. Spider-Man? Batman vs. Captain America? The X-Men meeting the Teen Titans? These unlikely encounters between the iconic superheroes of DC and Marvel have dominated theoretical fan conversations across comic book shops, message boards, and everywhere in between for years--and in rare but memorable instances, have been made reality through special comics stories co-presented by the two publishers, blurring the lines between the two fictional worlds! For years, these stories have been out of print and out of reach for most readers--but they''re making their return in DC Versus Marvel Omnibus, collecting everything from 1976''s Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man to 2000''s Batman/Daredevil! DC Versus Marvel Omnibus includes stories from some of comics'' most revered talents, including Denny O''Neil, George Pérez, Dan Jurgens, Chris Claremont, Walt Simonson, J.M. DeMatteis, Mark Bagley, Gerry Conway, John Romita Jr., and more. DC and Marvel fans alike can''t miss these thrilling pieces of unearthed comic book history! DC Versus Marvel Omnibus is a companion volume to DC/Marvel: The Amalgam Age Omnibus, presenting the unforgettable one-shots that combined DC and Marvel''s heroes, villains, and mythologies. This volume collects Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1, Marvel Treasury Edition #28, DC Special Series #27, Marvel and DC Present: Featuring the Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans #1, Batman/Punisher: Lake of Fire #1, Punisher/Batman: Deadly Knights #1, Darkseid Vs. Galactus: The Hunger #1, Spider-Man and Batman #1, Green Lantern/Silver Surfer: Unholy Alliances #1, Silver Surfer/Superman #1, Batman/Captain America #1, Daredevil/Batman #1, Batman/Spider-Man #1, Superman/Fantastic Four #1, Incredible Hulk Vs. Superman #1, and Batman/Daredevil #1.

Steve Gerber debuts, Gene Colan''s amazing run concludes, and Marvel''s gritty Man Without Fear reaches his centennial issue in the latest Daredevil Masterworks! Now operating out of San Francisco, Daredevil continues his partnership with the Black Widow as they confront villains as weird as Haight-Ashbury. The Dark Messiah and Angar the Screamer lead the charge, until Stilt-Man arrives to strut his way across the Golden Gate! There''s also a crossover adventure with the Avengers and X-Men, a Spider-Man team-up, and a fight with Kraven the Hunter that turns decidedly cosmic! Enter: Moondragon - who mistakes DD for a thrall of Thanos - and the original Captain Marvel! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #97-107 and AVENGERS (1963) #111.

Fan favourite Alan Davis has proven to be one of the most highly influential comic artists of the of the last two decades and his distinctive, clean style has earned him acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Now, for fans everywhere, this volume collects his recent run in Marvel''s most successful mutant comic, teaming him once more with long time collaborator Chris Claremont. Reprinting Uncanny X-Men #444-447, 450-451, 455-459.

Chris Claremont (Uncanny X-Men), Chuck Austen (ACTION COMICS) and Joe Kelly (JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) showcase the trials and tribulations that come with being the World’s Greatest Heroes. The JLA investigates a rash of child disappearances, but soon begin to disappear themselves! Before long, Superman is brainwashed and in the hands of a fanatic cult that worships an ancient vampiric evil. Who are the mysterious powerful beings that have been shadowing the JLA-friend, foe or something entirely different? Then Superman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman and Batman each are forced to face a time when they were unable to save an innocent or prevent disaster. Like police officers and firefighters who share a bond only their brethren can understand, the JLA members must help each other process the pain and go on with their mission-and their lives. Featuring the art of John Byrne (MAN OF STEEL), Jerry Ordway (SUPERMAN: THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN) and others, this volume collects JLA #94-106 and JLA SECRET FILES 2004 #1!

The novelization of X2 • Simmering tensions explode with a vengeance in this action-packed adventure. They live among us, each possessing special superhuman abilities—sometimes a blessing, sometimes a curse. Mutants. Since the discovery of their existence, they have been regarded with fear, suspicion, and often hatred. Across the planet, the debate rages: Are mutants the next link in the evolutionary chain or simply a new species of humanity, fighting for their share of the world? Either way, one fact remains: Sharing the world has never been humanity’s defining trait. There are two sects of mutants: One aims to coexist peacefully with a world that despises them; the other group strikes at intolerance with a relentless, often murderous force. But now there is a new insidious enemy, and no one will be safe. . . .

Collects NEW MUTANTS (1983) #32-44 and ANNUAL #2, NEW MUTANTS SPECIAL EDITION #1, and X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #9. From Madripoor to Asgard! The New Mutants'' search for Karma takes them to the lawless island, but will they be corrupted the same way she has? Then, when the Enchantress attacks, the New Mutants find themselves scattered across the Golden Realm of Asgard. Alone and out of their element, they must reunite in time to save Storm from Loki''s clutches - and Dani Moonstar will be forever changed! Then, it''s back to school with an unexpected new headmaster: Magneto! But with the New Mutants traumatized at the Beyonder''s hands, can the recently reformed villain make enough of a connection to help his new charges? Plus: The threat of Legion, the menace of Mojo, Dani faces the specter of death, and the New Mutants get even!

Three stories featuring Supergirl, Shade and Maitresse.

Collecting Excalibur (1988) #31-41; Excalibur: Weird War Iii, The Possession And Air Apparent; Sensational She-Hulk #26 And Material From Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #75. Weird War III and even stranger things! The British-based ex-X-Men face fearful far-out foes as their offbeat adventures continue! Nightcrawler meets the son of Krakoa the Living Island! Kitty Pryde reunites with Excalibur as she leads the cheer at the Girlsu0092 School From Heck! Rachel Grey suffers the depths of Du0092Spayre! Meggan gets possessed! Captain Britain faces the cosmic power of Air-Walker! And Excalibur battles a living trash heap alongside She-Hulk! But what happens when Silver Sableu0092s Outlaws show up? When Doctor Doom makes a house call, whou0092s he looking for? And what terrible crime could lead to the trial of Lockheed the Dragon?! No super team does weird quite like Excalibur!

Collecting Black Panther (1977) #1-15, Marvel Premiere #51-53, Black Panther (1988) #1-4 And Material From Marvel Team-Up (1972) #100. Behold as the Black Panther sets out on adventures that only his co-creator, Jack Kirby, could conceive! Tu0092Challa discovers the startling secret of King Solomonu0092s frog, encounters alien races, battles eternal samurai warriors u0097 and so much more! The history of the Wakandans, their majestic city and their amazing technology are also explored with a power and passion that only Kirby could offer! Plus: The origins of Vibranium! An epic battle between the Black Panther, the Avengers and Ulysses Klaw! Tu0092Challa returns to the American South to root out the evil Soul Strangleru0092s cult! And Peter B. Gillis and Denys Cowan craft a compelling and contemporary tale as the Black Panther fights apartheid in the neighboring nation of Azania.

Collects Uncanny X-Men #376-377, Cable (1993) #73-76, X-Men (1991) #96-97, Wolverine (1988) #145-147. Setting his grand plan for godhood into motion, Apocalypse dispatches his agents to capture the world''s most powerful mutants, the fabled Twelve: Professor X, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Iceman, Sunfire, Polaris, Cable, Bishop, Mikhail Rasputin, the Living Monolith and Magneto. Having himself planted the seeds of the Twelve legend, Apocalypse hopes to siphon their power, granting him omnipotency. Desperate to stave off his ascension, the X-Men must strike a temporary truce with Magneto to battle the warlord''s forces as the Twelve are assembled -- and one longtime member seemingly sacrifices his own life to end the threat of Apocalypse once and for all!

Celebrate the birthday of the book that made a Giant-Size impact on comics! Revisit the fateful day that Professor X gathered an all-new, all-different, multinational mix of mutants u0097 as Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Banshee, Sunfire, Thunderbird and some guy named Wolverine unite with Cyclops in the rescue tale that ushered in four decades of uncanny adventures! See how the original team reacted to the newly expanded roster! Learn the tragic histories of Colossus and Wolverine! Ask yourself u0093What If?u0094 they all died or never even met! And savor the explosive epic that revealed the groupu0092s true deadly genesis and the ill-fated existence of a previous team! Collecting: Giant-Size X-Men #1 and #3-4, Classic X-Men #1, X-Men Origins: Colossus #1, X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1, X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1-6, What If? (1989) #9 and #23, and material from X-Men Gold #1.

In order to prevent the dragons from being used as pawns to rule the Realms, Elora Danan has slain them and made herself protector of two of their eggs.

Collects Star Wars (1977) #28-49, Star Wars Annual (1979) #1. Farm boy Luke Skywalker dreamed of going to the stars, only to get more than he ever hoped for when he joined an old Jedi to rescue a princess, aided a galactic rebellion and singlehandedly destroyed deadliest super-weapon ever devised. But Luke''s adventures in the film Star Wars: A New Hope were just the beginning. From July 1977 to 1986, Marvel Comics Group published monthly adventures in comics form, keeping alive the excitement and fun of Star Wars for a whole generation as they waited for the next chapter in the film series.

Collects Star Wars (1977) #50-67, Star Wars Annual (1979) #2. Discover u0096 or rediscover u0096 these stories written shortly after the release of the motion picture The Empire Strikes Back: Imperial officers plot against Darth Vader, Leia fights alone on a world that has never felt the Empire''s threat, Lando Calrissian and Lobot battle to save their beloved Cloud City and many more. It''s a big galaxy, and these adventures go far beyond what you saw in the films!

Originally published in single magazine form as Gen13 #0-6, 2002, 2003.

When charismatic evangelist William Stryker starts a violent campaign against mutants, the X-men must join forces with Magneto after Professor Charles Xavier is captured and turned against them.

The 10th Circle'' forms, as legends John Byrne, Chris Claremont and Jerry Ordway team for a brand-new arc. The JLA investigate a rash of child disappearances—but start to go missing themselves! And who is that mysterious group that seems to be watching their every move?

CollectsÿSpider-Man And His Amazing Friends #1, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #193, Firestar (1986) #1-4, Spider-Man Family. Follow Firestar''s flight from animated Amazing Friend to Marvel Universe mutant mainstay! First, meet Angelica Jones in an adaptation of her classic cartoon debut alongside best buds Spider-Man and Iceman, then get her full story as she blazes her way into the world of the X-Men. But if Emma Frost has her way, Angel will grow into one of the team''s deadliest foes! Is Firestar fated to be one of the White Queen''s Hellions, or can she force her freedom and forge her own heroic destiny? Spider-Man and Iceman better hope it''s the latter by the time the three enjoy a bona fide in-continuity team-up.

As one of the greatest X-Men of all makes her triumphant return, one of mutantkind''s deadliest threats debuts! When Jean Grey is found alive -- with a little help from the Avengers and the Fantastic Four -- she reunites with the rest of Xavier''s original class to form X-Factor! But as Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel and Iceman face new enemies Tower and Frenzy, little do they know the villains are part of an Alliance of Evil led by ... Apocalypse! Collecting: AVENGERS (1963) #263; FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #286; X-FACTOR (1986) #1-9; X-FACTOR ANNUAL #1; Material from CLASSIC X-MEN #8, 43.

The X-Men are sent to the farthest regions of space to fight a desperate battle aboard an orbital space station. Upon their return, one hero undergoes a startling transformation, threatening the survival of the universe.

Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum and John Byrne took a little reprint series called X-MEN and turned it into the all-new, all-different titan that conquered comicdom. Now you can experience the thrills and excitement of their classic tales from "The Dark Phoenix Saga" to "Days of Future Past" - and so much more - in this enormous Omnibus! Including the debuts of X-universe mainstays Emma Frost and Kitty Pryde, the threat of Mystique''s Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Magneto''s return, Wolverine''s first solo story and a rare Savage Land adventure - plus the original ending of "Dark Phoenix" and a host of bonus stories! Collects X-MEN (1963) #132-141, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #142-153, X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #4-5, AVENGERS ANNUAL #10, MARVEL TREASURY EDITION #26-27, BIZARRE ADVENTURES #27, PHOENIX: THE UNTOLD STORY and material from MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #1-4 and MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #100.