Best Selling Books by Gerry Conway

War is on the horizon as Legion members Wildfire, Dawnstar, Mon-El and Ultra Boy are called to Weber’s World, the 30th century’s diplomatic headquarters, on a mission to protect a peace forum between two rival galactic federations, the United Planets and the Dominators. But before the Dominators can even arrive, danger and suspicion take over the conference. A war between the federations could tear apart the universe, but what can four lone Legionnaires do to prevent it? Meanwhile, as our heroes traverse far-flung planets to prevent intergalactic war, the Legion of Substitute Heroes must rise up to protect the Earth from a deadly Khund invasion! From creators including Paul Levitz, Gerry Conway, Joe Staton, James Sherman and Steve Ditko, this volume features the full Earthwar saga, the return of Mordu, the debut of the League of Super-Assassins and more! Collects Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #241-258 and DC Comics Presents #13-14.

Spider-Man created by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko.

Johnny ThunderÕs Thunderbolt invades the annual JLA/JSA reunion and attacks the assembled heroes, but, strangely, incapacitates only those born on Earth-1, while leaving Black Canary, Red Tornado and the Justice Society members unhurt. Before they can ponder this, the heroes are called into action against the resurgent Crime Champions, who are attacking various locales on Earth-1. Starman and Black Canary, meanwhile, trail the Thunderbolt to his home dimension, where they discover the true villain of the piece is the criminal Earth-1 counterpart of Johnny Thunder, who has assumed control of the T-Bolt, and who produces a plastiglass coffin containing the bodies of Larry Lance and Black Canary herself.

Don''t miss DC''s greatest villains of the 1970s all in one title - and finally back in print! When the evil New God Darkseid schemes to take over the earth, he employs 10 devilish villains to carry out his plan to eradicate the planet''s Super Heroes. But it doesn''t take long for the team to realize they can do better on their own and break off their employment with Darkseid in this thrilling series made up of a revolving door of lead characters. Old-school fans and new readers will love this title starring such favorites as Gorilla Grodd, Sinestro, Star Sapphire, Mirror Master, Captain Cold and many more as they take on the likes of Superman, Green Lantern, Hawkman and other DCU heroes. A hidden gem of its era, THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SUPER-VILLAINS paved the way for future villain-centric series and gave fans more bad guys than they could handle in one title!

Featuring Superman and Batman in ÒTHE CURSE OF KRYPTON!Ó Plus, Green Arrow in ÒONE MAN CAN CRY.Ó

Collects Marvel Spotlight (1971) #4, Werewolf By Night (1972) #1 And #3, Avengers (1963) #185-187, Doctor Strange (1974) #59-62, And Material From Dracula Lives #6. Learn the hidden history of Marvel''s most terrifying tome! Penned by the elder god Chthon and containing the blackest of magic, the Darkhold is the most dangerous book in the Marvel Universe! And it may just be responsible for the terrible curse that afflicts Jack Russell, the Werewolf by Night! But Jack''s quest for the truth will lead him into some very dark and deadly places! When Modred the Mystic dares to learn the Darkhold''s secrets, what he uncovers only spells trouble for the Avengers when Chthon chooses the Scarlet Witch as the vessel for his rebirth! And Doctor Strange attempts to use arcane words from the Darkhold to destroy all vampires, including Dracula himself!

Worlds will live and worlds will die. See how the game changing-event Crisis on Infinite Earths affected your favorite characters and series in Crisis on Infinite Earths Companion Deluxe Vol. 2! Ê Crisis on Infinite Earths was an event too large to be contained within one series. Written and illustrated by a who''s who of famous and prolific authors and artists, Crisis on Infinite Earths Companion Deluxe Vol. 2 shows you the devastating effects of the Crisis as it reverberated throughout the DCU. Ê Crisis on Infinite Earths Companion Deluxe Vol. 2 is a must-have for all collectors and fans of the original Crisis on Infinite Earths series, and for those who have yet to see many of these stories recollected in print! Collects Detective Comics #558, DC Comics Presents #86, Swamp Thing #44, Losers Special #1, Legends of the DCU: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1, Infinity Inc. #18-25, Justice League of America #244-245, Infinity Inc. Annual #1 and New Teen Titans #13-14.

ÒEARTHÕS FIRST AND LAST SUPER-HERO.Ó Five Justice Leaguers are transported to Earth-Prime against their will, where they meet Ultraa, the first superhero of that Earth.

ÒTHE METAMORPH WAR.Ó Proteus, Man of a Thousand Faces, has used a device called an Òidenti-factorÓ to alter the appearances and memories of five members of the Justice League of America.

At sea, Aquaman and Firestorm have a damaging encounter with a hydrofoil piloted by the Jack and Ten of Spades, members of a new version of the Royal Flush Gang. Rescued by fishermen, the two heroes are taken to UCLA Medical Center. When Wonder Woman goes to join them there, she is defeated by the King of Spades. Meanwhile, at the Royal Flush GangÕs headquarters, the Jack discovers that the Ace, who had recruited the other members, is secretly a robot reporting to a superior known only as ÒWild Card.Ó

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #101-102, Marvel Team-Up (1972) #3-4, Fear (1970) #20, Amazing Spider-Man (2003) #699.1. Sink your teeth into the early years of Morbius, the Living Vampire! Dr. Michael Morbius first made his (bite) mark on the Marvel Universe when a doomed experiment left him with a vampiric lust for blood. And his disturbing debut couldn’t have come at a worse time for Spider-Man — who recently grew four extra arms! Can Spidey find a way to return to normal when all six of his hands are full dealing with Morbius and the Lizard? The Human Torch and the X-Men help Spidey battle the Living Vampire — but Morbius soon sets off on his own, seeking redemption for his past and a cure for his cursed affliction! Plus: A modern-day tale explores Michael’s youth — and the fateful experiment that changed him forever!

For the first time, these 1970s tales are collected in paperback as Swamp Thing encounters a scientist bent on destroying the minds of world leaders, an old-age home whose inhabitants use black magic to regain their youth, and an alien whose voyage across the cosmos has driven him insane. Collects Swamp Thing #14-24, The Brave and the Bold #122 and #176, DC Comics Presents #8, and Challengers of the Unknown #81-87. Includes never-before-collected issues, and the surviving script and art pages from the previously unpublished Swamp Thing #25!

Collecting Marvel Spotlight (1971) #3-4; Werewolf By Night (1972) #1, #3 And #15; Tomb Of Dracula (1972) #18-19; Marvel Chillers #1-2; Avengers (1963) #185-187; Doctor Strange (1974) #59-62, #67 And #81; Thor (1966) #332-333; And Material From Dracula Lives #6; Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22; X-Men Annual (1970) #12; And Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #9-13 And #15. Learn the hidden history of Marvelu0092s most terrifying tome! Penned by the elder god Chthon and containing the blackest of magic, could the Darkhold be responsible for the Werewolf by Nightu0092s curse? Jack Russellu0092s quest for the truth leads him into conflict with Dracula! Modred the Mystic dared to learn the Darkholdu0092s secrets, but he spells trouble for the Avengers when Chthon chooses Scarlet Witch as the vessel for his rebirth! And Doctor Strange attempts to use the Darkhold to destroy all vampires u0097 as Thor battles Dracula!

Collects Thor (1966) #195-216. Death is not the end! When Odin sends Thor on a quest to the World’s End, Loki looses the Mangog — a monster powered by the anger and hatred of a billion beings! It’s an all-out epic that leads to the tragic death of Odin — but when Pluto comes to claim Odin’s soul, a war with Hela, queen of the dead, erupts. What will become of the All-Father? Then, Ego Prime goes on a time-twisting, evolution-bending rampage — and once the dust settles, Thor and company find themselves exiled from Asgard! Seeing his opportunity, Ulik, king of the Trolls, attempts to wrest Mjolnir from Thor and conquer Earth. The action leads directly into the Dark Nebula — where the 4-D Man and Xorr stand between Thor and the life of Lady Sif!

Batman learns that Solomon Grundy is haunting the sewers of Gotham City with a gang of criminals. After stopping a riot at the site of a strike, Green Arrow notices two men who had fought each other acting chummy and tails one of them. He discovers that the man is part of a group that intends to throw Star City into chaos and then usurp leadership, with a plot created by their adviser, Lord Machiavelli. GA reveals his presence, whereupon Machiavelli calls upon his partner, the Executrix, to battle him with twin laser-torches.

It''s Steel vs. Steel while an Earth dies! Featuring the JSA and Infinity, Inc.!

Collects Amazing Adventures #11-17, Incredible Hulk #150 and 161, Amazing Spider-Man #92, Marvel Team-Up (1972) #4. Continuing the story of Marvel''s original mutant adventurers, the MARVEL MASTERWORKS brings you the rarest X-Men appearances collected together! When the merry mutants hit the skids, they don''t buckle under - they hit the road, and you''re riding shotgun. So sit back and get ready for a set of stories that rock the X-Men world to this day! Pushed undercover by mutant paranoia run amok, the Beast sets off on his own, taking a genetic research job with the Brand Corporation. But Hank McCoy''s scientific curiosity will come to curse him forever as an experiment gone horribly wrong turns him truly into a beast. Fanged, covered in head-to-toe fur, hunched over and driven to bouts of furious bloodlust, McCoy must struggle to retain his humanity as he struggles against the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Quasimodo the Living Computer, Juggernaut, the mutant Mimic and the emerging menace of the Secret Empire that seeks to rend the X-Men asunder. Meanwhile, you''ll see Havok and Polaris head to the desert Southwest - but somehow excitement doesn''t stray far when the green-haired magnetic mutant encounters the green goliath himself, the Incredible Hulk! Iceman engages in aerial battle with someone who might not call him "friend," the Amazing Spider-Man - but all is forgiven when the combined X-Men team-up to aid the wall-crawler against the living vampire, Morbius!

Martin Stein ponders moving to another city while Firestorm battles Plastique and the new Killer Frost.

"HEAD-HUNT BY A MAD HATTER!" The original Mad Hatter is back and he''s here to destroy one of the greatest thinking minds on Earth, Batman''s!

Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow and Black Canary are summoned by the JLA alert. They manage to defeat the alien and return the life-energies it stole back to the JLA members. Batman agrees to rejoin the team as its leader. Elsewhere, Zatanna is captured by a cult led by the mysterious Adam. A transformed Despero plots revenge on the JLA.

Written by legendary scribes including Len Wein, Bob Haney and Denny O’Neil, the stories included in this volume highlight Jim Aparo as one of the greatest Batman artists of his generation, as well as a profound influence on the generation of creators that followed. As one of the premier Batman artists for over two decades, Jim Aparo has been responsible for some of the Dark Knight’s most memorable and defining moments. This volume showcases some of the earliest exploits of the Caped Crusader that were drawn by the legendary artist! LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT: VOL. 3 collects Batman’s infamous exploits from DETECTIVE COMICS #444-446, BATMAN FAMILY #17, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #152, 154-155, 157-162, 168-170, 173-178, 180-182 and THE UNTOLD LEGEND OF THE BATMAN #1-3, along with more classic Jim Aparo covers from DETECTIVE COMICS and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD.

Collects Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #15; Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #1; Fantastic Four (1961) #81-83, 99; Amazing Adventures (1970) #1-10; Avengers (1963) #95 and material from Fantastic Four (1961) #95, 105; Not Brand Echh (1967) #12. From Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas and Neal Adams u0097 the titans of the Marvel Age u0097 come the Inhumans! For the first time, the stories that defined these regal outcasts are brought together in one collection starring Black Bolt, Medusa, Karnak, Gorgon, Crystal and the loveable Lockjaw! Their quest for peace is threatened not just by a world that fears them, but also by Black Boltu0092s own brother, Maximus the Mad, and his evil Inhuman cohorts! Itu0092s a family epic full of intrigue and treachery, told in the mighty Marvel fashion u0097 as only comicsu0092 greatest creative talents could craft it!

Collects Ka-Zar (1974) #6-9 and material from Savage Tales (1971) #5-11. The Marvel Masterworks series unveils more gems from the Hidden Jungle with a third volume devoted to Ka-Zar and that lovable little furball, Zabu! The creative team of Gerry Conway and John Buscema turn out top-notch jungle action with a run of stories in their run from the full-color Ka-Zar comic: Zabu is taken captive by the evil priest Sandratha to be used as a sacrifice for an ancient ritual! Ka-Zar also takes on the beast-god of the lost river and a dinosaur hunter! Plus: You haven''t seen Ka-Zar until you''ve seen him in John Buscema''s lushly illustrated-never before reprinted-adventures from Savage Tales! Also featuring team-up tales co-starring Shanna the She-Devil and two Shanna solo stories!

Collects Tomb of Dracula (1972) #25-35, Giant-Size Dracula #3-5, Dracula Lives #8-11. Step once more inside the Tomb of Dracula for more superior supernatural stories of the Seventies! First, the debut of Hannibal King — a detective with a vampiric secret! Then, Dracula is drawn into a struggle to control the powerful statue of the Chimera! Flash back to Dracula’s first meeting with Blade the Vampire Hunter — and when Quincy Harker learns that the Lord of Darkness still lives, it’s time for a savage showdown that explores their full bitter rivalry! But who else has targeted Dracula? As the saga unfolds, it draws in Rachel Van Helsing, Frank Drake…and Brother Voodoo! Plus, a New York policeman’s world is transformed by Dracula! And the Devil’s Heart, and many more terrors, await across the centuries in tales from the vampire’s past!

ÒSLOW DOWN Ð AND DIE!Ó Captain Stingaree, a sword-wielding villain, becomes convinced Batman is really portrayed collectively by the Courtney triplets, a team of private investigators, and captures one Batman, who proves to be Michael Courtney.

In these tales illustrated by master comics artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Superman battles Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor, Solomon Grundy, and teams up with Supergirl, The Flash, Adam Strange, the Metal Men and Firestorm. These tales, many of which have never been collected before, are spotlights for Garcia-Lopez''s powerful artwork.

In these 1970s tales, Dr. Light makes his dramatic return-and so does Snapper Carr, who''s now turned traitor to the League! Ultraa, hero of Earth-Prime, joins the League in their battle with the Injustice Gang, while the Phantom Stranger assists the team against a family of ancient gods! Plus, the Atom and Jean Loring get married-but will the power of her mind destroy the Earth? Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #147-157 and SUPER-TEAM FAMILY #11-14.

The Hulk is out for revenge! And he''ll have plenty of heavy hitters to unleash his anger on in the latest Marvel Masterworks! The Abomination, Juggernaut and Rhino are just the first in a murderer''s row of earth-shaking enemies before the ever-incredible Hulk. Then, a battle with the Cobalt Man will send Hulk raging to Attilan, home of the Inhumans! To save their hidden city, they launch Hulk into deep space - but a mean green course correction lands Hulk on Counter-Earth! COLLECTING: INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #171-183.

"The Cassidy Crystals were developed to benefit mankind. But something went wrong. Terribly wrong. Instead of curing irrational fears, the crystals induce them...with deadly results! Now, the crystals have fallen into the clutches of a mysterious madwoman, the Baroness, who has dark secrets that go back to the beginning of the Marvel Universe! The Baroness is determined to let loose the crystals'' deadly vapors on the unsuspecting world at large in order to take it over! An the only thing standing in her way is the amazing Spider-Man and Marve''s latest adventuring sensation, Silver Sable. But will their combined might be enough against the Baroness and her lethal forces - especially the deadly invisible warrior, the White Ninja?! Join Spider-Man as he learns that the one true thing to fear is...fear itself."--Cover.

One of the Dark Knight’s oldest enemies, Hugo Strange is the first foe to determine Batman’s true identity: Bruce Wayne, mild-mannered playboy billionaire! In Strange’s first appearance, he was a simple mad scientist turned bank robber, but after being foiled by the Caped Crusader, he dedicated his life to taking revenge on Batman and assuming his identity. Batman Arkham: Hugo Strange collects some of the villain’s greatest stories by classic creators, including Marshall Rogers (Detective Comics), Steve Englehart (Green Lantern), Gerry Conway (Justice League of America), Doug Moench (Batman) and many more! Collects Detective Comics #36, #471, #472 and #942, Batman #356, Batman Annual #10, Batman: Gotham Knights #8-11 and Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #18.

For the first time, DC Comics collects the moody Batman stories drawn by comics legend Don Newton! In these tales, Batman revisits the site of his origin story in ''The Curse of Crime Alley,'' takes on Maxie Zeus, a crime lord who believes himself to be a god, and wages an epic war on the League of Assassins.

ÒPROTEUS SAYS: ALL THINGS MUST CHANGE!Ó Justice League members on individual cases are attacked by the CreeperÕs old enemy Proteus, who causes them to assume the physical appearances of ordinary citizens, losing their memories of their true identities in the process!

Collects Bizarre Adventures (1981) #25; Marvel Fanfare (1982) #10-13; Solo Avengers (1987) #7; Black Widow: Coldest War (1990); Punisher/Black Widow: Spinning Doomsday''s Web (1992); Daredevil/Black Widow: Abattoir (1993); Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #135; Daredevil Annual (1967) #10; Fury/Black Widow: Death Duty (1995); Journey Into Mystery (1951) 517-519. The Black Widow goes solo in adventures that defined her as one of Marvel’s greatest heroes! In one of the most beloved Black Widow stories of all time, enter a web of intrigue as Natasha navigates a complex maze of international espionage orchestrated by an old foe! Then, a revelation regarding the Red Guardian draws Black Widow back into a Russian spymaster’s crosshairs. Plus: Natasha teams with the Punisher to take down a rogue former government agent, reunites with Daredevil to investigate the murder of S.H.I.E.L.D. psychics and returns to post-Soviet Russia with Nick Fury!

Collects Thor (1966) #157, #159, #233-234 And #347-349; Thor (2007) #12; Thor: The Trial Of Thor; Mighty Thor (2015) #12; Original Sin #5.1; And Material From Journey Into Mystery (1952) #97 And Thor (1966) #400. Join Thor and his family on a titanic tour of the Ten Realms! Witness the ancient origin of Yggdrasil the World-Tree! Thor leads a desperate battle against the relentless Mangog — for Asgard! Learn how a foolhardy adventure in Niffleheim led young Thor to be banished! Loki declares war on Midgard — and visits his childhood self in Jotunheim! From Svartalfheim, Dark Elf Malekith plots to unleash the Casket of Ancient Winters — and Odin recalls the ancient trip to Muspelheim that began his age-old rivalry with Surtur! Plus: Alfheim! Vanaheim! Nidavellir’s role in the origin of Mjolnir! And the stunning revelation of the Tenth Realm of Heven!

Collecting What If? Ghost Rider, What If? Magik, What If? Spider-Man, What If? The Punisher, What If? Thor And What If? X-Men. Uncanny tales from the infinite possibilities of the Multiverse! Ask yourself what if...Marvel went metal with Ghost Rider? Or Doctor Strange was training Illyana u0093Magiku0094 Rasputin to become the next Sorcerer Supreme? Imagine that the responsible Peter Parker wasnu0092t the one bitten by the radioactive spider u0097 but instead it was an egotistical bully like Flash Thompson! Or that Peteru0092s Uncle Ben and Aunt May were both slain, setting him on a violent path to becoming u0097 the Punisher?! On other worlds, Odin is slain, Jotunheim becomes home to a Thor raised by the king of the Frost Giants! And the digital wonderland of the EXE/scape hosts X-Men more extraordinary than youu0092ve ever imagined!

Black Lightning teams up with the DC Universe’s greatest heroes! Jefferson Pierce has been successfully battling evil with his power over electricity as Black Lightning, and his heroic exploits have caught the attention of the Justice League of America. Now the World’s Greatest Superheroes want Black Lightning to join their ranks, but will he accept their invitation? Collecting for the first time ever all of Black Lighting’s major appearances after the end of his original series, featuring work by creators Dennis O’Neil, Gerry Conway, Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin. Collects DC COMICS PRESENTS #16, DETECTIVE COMICS #490-491, #494-495, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #173-174 and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #256-259, #261.