Best Selling Books by Gerry Conway

It's a new lineup and a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Writers Gerry Conway and Jim Shooter join George P‚rez for an amazing collection of all-time Avengers classics. Wonder Man is back, but can he be trusted? What will his return mean for the Vision? And can the Avengers overcome the inconceivable might of the Serpent Crown?Collects AVENGERS #150-163, ANNUAL (1967) #6; SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP #9.

CollectsÿCarnage #11-16. The survivors of the Carnage Task Force have followed Cletus Kasaday into his trap! Surrounded by Carnage-infected monsters and nowhere to run, how many survivors will be left?

Collects Iron Man (1968) #95-112. It’s time for an upgrade! Iron Man increases his armor’s power as his title gains a powerful new writer: Bill Mantlo! Never before collected, 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 a fever pitch when an all-new Guardsman comes calling! Then, in the lead-up to the blockbuster issue #100, Sunfire pits heat against iron in the prelude to the return of Tony’s greatest foe: the Mandarin! Next, the mysterious Madame Masque and the Jack of Hearts enter the fray — and the volume wraps up with an out-of-this-world battle for Wundagore Mountain!

Collects Captain America (1968) #139-159. It’s a new direction for the red-white-and-blue Avenger! When the city’s police officers begin to disappear, Captain America takes a job as one of New York’s finest! There are also larger-than-life villains — from the Grey Gargoyle to Hydra to the Red Skull — providing plenty of opportunity for Cap to swing that shield! And speaking of S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury’s spy shop is here, too — and they’ll be fighting both for and against Cap! Meanwhile, the Falcon has a surprise encounter with two familiar — and anything but friendly — faces that will change Captain America’s life forever. It’s the shock of the year as Cap discovers that while he was frozen in the Arctic, there was a second Captain America and Bucky! Now they’re back — and they’re fighting mad!

Speaker Temple officially deputizes Rik and his friends as the Sun Devils. The new team must determine whether Shikon and Myste are allies or enemies.

Spider-Man's amazingly popular Omnibus line continues with the storyline that shocked the comics world: Peter Parker's deceased beloved, Gwen Stacy, shows up on his doorstep -- kicking off a mind-bending clone saga that would last for decades! The scheming Jackal lines up a murderer's row of foes to take on Spider-Man: Tarantula, Scorpion and Spidey himself! The Punisher sets his sights on Spidey in an adventure guest-starring the X-Men's Nightcrawler! J. Jonah Jameson finally gets the goods on Spider-Man's secret identity! Doc Ock, Hammerhead, Kingpin and the Molten Man are on hand to menace Spidey, but it's not all bad guys for our hero -- as romance blooms between Peter and Mary Jane, and Nova teams up with Spider-Man! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 143-180, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 10-11, Nova (1976) 12; material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 14, Marvel Special Edition (1975) 1

TERROR IN THE SKY! Dr. Kirk Langstrom was a respected biologist with a specialty in the Family Chiroptera, a.k.a bats. In an attempt to cure his deafness, Langstrom devised a serum to duplicate bats’ system of echolocation in humans. He tested it on himself, and while his deafness was cured, the serum also transformed his body into a monstrous human/bat hybrid. Each time Batman faces the Man-Bat he doesn’t know if he is battling a crazed flying monster or a man stuck in an eternal nightmare. What makes matters even worse is that Francine Langstrom, Kirk’s wife, has also been transformed into a human/bat hybrid and now the question remains have Langstrom’s passed their curse on to their children? BATMAN ARKHAM: MAN-BAT collects some of the villain's greatest stories by some of the industry's greatest creators, including Neal Adams (GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW), Steve Ditko (Spider-Man), J. G. Jones (WONDER WOMAN), Gerry Conway (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA), Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING), Flint Henry (DETECTIVE COMICS) and many more!

Collects Journey Into Mystery Annual #1, Thor (1966) #126, #221, #356 & #437, Thor Annual #5, Thor: Blood Oath #3-4, Incredible Hercules #136 And Material From Thor #400. Greatest friends or greatest rivals? Asgard or Olympus? Hammer or mace? God of Thunder or Prince of Power? When two half-human gods such as Thor and Hercules meet up, they come to blows as often as they join forces against threats such as Pluto and Ares! No matter the world, no matter the stakes, no matter the property destruction, see these two demigods seek to prove who is the strongest-even when they switch costumes! Women and mead not provided

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!

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.

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!

Collecting Tomb Of Dracula (1972) #16-24, Werewolf By Night (1972) #15, Giant-Size Spider-Man #1, Giant-Size Chillers #1, Giant-Size Dracula #2, Frankenstein #7-9 And Dracula Lives #5-7. Open the tomb once again for tales filled with bloodsuckers, cultists and things risen from the grave! When Dracula attempts to feed on Jack Russell’s friend Topaz, it’s time for a vampire versus Werewolf by Night showdown — with the Darkhold as the prize! Blade the vampire hunter closes in, but will the Lord of Darkness be burned by Doctor Sun? It’s stakes on a plane when Drac’s flight is hijacked — and the Montesi Formula might spell doom for all vampires! Discover the beginnings of Dracula’s feud with the wizard Cagliostro and meet Lilith, his devastating daughter! Plus: The lord of the vampires battles Spider-Man! And tales from Dracula’s centuries-long life, including a clash with Frankenstein’s monster!

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 Marvel’s Captain Marvel Prelude, Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #13, Ms. Marvel (1977) #1, Ms. Marvel (2006) #1, Captain Marvel (2012) #1, Generations: Captain Marvel & Captain Mar-Vell And Life Of Captain Marvel (2018) #1. Prepare for Captain Marvel’s cinematic debut with titanic tales setting the stage for the Marvel Universe’s mightiest hero! When an encounter with Kree soldier Mar-Vell grants Carol Danvers amazing powers, she begins a costumed career as Ms. Marvel! Determined to prove herself the best of the best in a world full of fearsome foes, Carol takes on the mantle of Captain Marvel — and the responsibility of protecting the entire planet! But what happens when she comes face-to-face with Mar-Vell who died years before? Plus: Look back at Carol’s early days, and learn what shaped the woman behind the mask!

“THE MILLIONAIRE CONTRACT.” Can the Dark Knight save his soul and stay out of the cross-hairs of Deadshot, one of the deadliest men alive? It’s Batgirl vs. Velvet Tiger in “HE WITH SECRETS FEARS THE SOUND…”

The Crime Syndicate of America steals a shuttle craft to journey to Earth-1. The Justice Society of America find themselves transported to limbo, trapped within a sphere intended to imprison the Crime Syndicate.

The Secret SocietyÕs body switch is uncovered and reversed, thanks to Zatanna.

The JLA takes on the Secret Society of Super-Villains.

It's back to Detroit for the new JLA! And Vixen confronts the Ox!

While the Justice League tests their newest candidate for recruitment—Black Lightning—a new villain rises from the depths. Meet the Regulator!

“A SWEET KISS OF POISON!” Batman has been working extremely hard and as a result, his performance has been severely affected. Unfortunately for him Poison Ivy has just found the perfect opportunity to strike! Plus, “YESTERDAY’S HEROES!” Dick Grayson looks back to his early days with the circus as a member of the Flying Graysons.

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 “Magik” Rasputin to become the next Sorcerer Supreme? Imagine that the responsible Peter Parker wasn’t the one bitten by the radioactive spider — but instead it was an egotistical bully like Flash Thompson! Or that Peter’s Uncle Ben and Aunt May were both slain, setting him on a violent path to becoming — 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 you’ve ever imagined!

His remains fished out of Long Island Sound by young Terry Watson (following events in ADVENTURE COMICS vol. 1 #451), Starro slowly regains his former stature and powers. Transported to a Central Park lake by a mind-controlled Terry and his family, the starfish villain has an accidental encounter with Red Tornado and Wonder Woman, which alerts the other JLA heroes to his presence. In the subsequent battle, Starro is able to create dozens of small duplicates of himself that attach themselves to his victims, including Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Red Tornado, Black Canary and Firestorm, putting them under his control. By the time the remaining Justice League members and the U.S. Navy arrive on the scene, the entire island of Manhattan is under StarroÕs mental sway.

Batman learns that Klaus Kristin, the Snowman, has been sighted in Tibet, and goes there to capture him. Green Arrow convinces the guards and George Taylor Jr. that he is not a thief, and learns that the Daily Star also shares time with a junior high school. There, after defeating some other robots, he discovers that Hi-Tek is really a fourteen-year-old computer nerd. After some talking, Green Arrow decides to become the boyÕs friend and let him design a computerized digital sight for his bow.

Featuring Superman and Batman in ÒTHE INNOCENT WHO HATED!Ó Plus, Green Arrow in ÒTIME KEEPS ON KILLING!Ó

"THE I OF THE BEHOLDER!" Batman must determine where reality ends and illusion begins when facing the new menace known as Mirage.

Armed with HawkmanÕs repellor-discs, which prevent Starro from taking control of them as he has their fellow members, Batman, Aquaman, the Flash, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Elongated Man and Zatanna mount a counterattack on Starro and his mind-slaves. If they fail, the authorities may be forced to destroy New York to prevent the spread of StarroÕs endlessly replicating duplicates. The problem is solved by two ÒvictimsÓ who escape StarroÕs control. Red Tornado, whose computer mind is not affected as a human brain would be by StarroÕs influence, blacks out the city, leaving Starro without an energy source, and Terry Watson, by hiding in a food freezer, enables Hawkman and Hawkgirl to discover that intense cold can not only free the alien conquerorÕs victims, but also defeat Starro himself. Firestorm and Green Lantern, their minds freed from StarroÕs control, bombard him with ice and freeze him solid, while ZatannaÕs magic chills the air, disposing of the duplicates across the city.

Batman and Robin are introduced to a new villain in town-Dr. Death.

Ò2,000 LIGHT-YEARS TO CHRISTMAS!Ó A trio of aliens passing Earth lose three powerful artifacts, which create chaos for the Justice League, especially when Major Macabre, a South American strongman, attempts to gain power from them.

ItÕs the most sensational showdown of all time! Bat Lash! Cinnamon! Jonah Hex! And Scalphunter! Versus the Justice League of America!

"ÉIS BETTER THAN NONE!" Batman has dissapeared! Robin is on the case to find him but he may not like where it leades him.

ÒTHE UNLUCKIEST LEAGUE OF ALL!Ó While the male Leaguers are distracted by a bachelor party for the Atom, Amos Fortune captures Wonder Woman and uses the magical properties of her body to infuse seven random people with superpowers, then sends them to battle the Justice League!

Two men, one hero! Delve into the explosive past that created Firestorm, the Nuclear Man!

Witnessing his father's death at the hands of Spider-Man unhinges Harry Osborne. He vows to avenge his father and carry on his legacy as the Green Goblin.

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.

ÒREPRISE.Ó Black Canary is hospitalized after she and Green Arrow are defeated in a battle against the Star-Tsar.

Zatanna contacts the Atom for help when she seems to be losing her magical powers (a gradual development from previous issues), but the affliction appears to be widespread, as other JLA members on individual cases also find themselves bereft of their super-abilities, including the Flash, Black Canary, Elongated Man and the Atom himself. The culprit is the android Amazo, reactivated against his will by the Key, who is stealing the League membersÕ energies for his own use and to cure the Key of his dwarf state (suffered as a side effect of his previous cure in issue #150). With HawkmanÕs aid, the superheroes track down and defeat Amazo, while Zatanna magically cures the Key of his affliction. In the aftermath of the battle, the Atom learns that ZatannaÕs power loss is a separate phenomenon, caused by her overuse of her skills in previous cases, and that her powers are permanently reduced as a result.

Something is draining the lifeblood out of the JLA. Can they stop it before it kills them?