Most Popular Books by John Romita

NO POWERS? NO PROBLEM. Ever wondered what would happen if you tried to be a superhero? What would happen if an ordinary guy, with no powers or training, put on a suit and came face-to-face with the criminal underworld? Find out in Kick-Ass, the blockbuster movie from director Matthew Vaughn, based on the bestselling comic book by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. Meet Dave Lizewski: high school student, comic book fan - and the self-styled superhero known as Kick-Ass. His profile really takes off when his exploits end up on YouTube, but then he meets "the real deal" in the shape of pint-sized lethal weapon Hit-Girl and her intimidating partner Big Daddy. Things start to get really serious. And very, very violent... With Mark Millar as your guide, Kick-Ass: Creating the Comic, Making the Movie gives you the full inside story of how this superhero phenomenon went from his little lined pad to huge Hollywood movie in record time, featuring: - Millar''s early comic book script pages - Eye-popping Romita art, including new pages drawn especially for the movie - Exclusive contributions from the cast and crew - Hundreds of movie photos, sketches, storyboards and pieces of production art

Collects Thor (1966) #180-181, Fantastic Four (1961) #276, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #274, Mephisto Vs. … (1987) #1-4, Marvel Graphic Novel: Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom – Triumph and Torment (1989), Daredevil (1964) #266, Silver Surfer (1987) #45, Black Panther (1998) #4-5, New Mutants (2009) #37; material from Silver Surfer (1968) #3, Fantastic Four (1961) #277. The most diabolical entity in the Marvel Universe put its greatest heroes through hell! Join Mephisto - lord of the underworld - as he claims the Silver Surfer’s soul, trades tricks with Loki and Thor, wagers with the Beyonder over Spider-Man and bedevils Daredevil! But what is Mephisto’s plan when he targets the Fantastic Four, X-Factor, the X-Men and the Avengers? Plus: A cosmic clash with Thanos! A tale of torment uniting Doctors Strange and Doom! An unforgettable encounter with Black Panther! And-a date?!

''Night of the Prowler'' contains Spider-Man''s earliest adventures. Written by Stan Lee and featuring artwork by some of Marvel''s most famous artists, this timeless collection is a must for all spider fans

Avete mai voluto essere un supereroe? Dave Lizewski non si è limitato a sognarlo a occhi aperti. Dopo essersi fatto un costume e scelto il nome “Kick-Ass”, ha deciso di rendere la sua monotona vita più interessante e di provare ad aiutare qualcuno. Ma senza alcun superpotere e circondato dai criminali più violenti di New York, potrebbe aver fatto male i suoi conti. Mentre la sua identità segreta guadagna popolarità grazie a un video su YouTube, imparerà a caro prezzo che la sua attività notturna è pericolosa e stupida, ma non potrà fare a meno di continuare a indossare la maschera. Così nascono delle rivalità e delle alleanze impreviste, mentre la mafia comincia a mettersi sulle sue tracce. Le superstar dei comics USA Mark Millar (Wanted, Ultimates) e John Romita Jr. (Spider-Man, Wolverine) realizzano uno dei tour de force più adrenalinici mai apparsi su un fumetto di supereroi e che è ora diventato un film diretto da Matthew Vaughn con Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz e Nicolas Cage!

The spotlight shines on John Romita, Jr. as he goes solo to tell the story of the testing of Superman''s new power against the Justice League! But the appearance of an unexpected enemy could end the Man of Steel''s life!

Peter tries to find out more about the origins of his powers when his mentor, Ezekiel, returns.

Spider-Man and his superhero friends spend his birthday doing battle with a collection of transdimensional creatures--a battle that culminates in a trip through time.

Humanity is at crisis point. With ''ordinary'' humans terrified of their mutant neighbours, professor Charles Xavier has a vision of the future where everyone can live side-by-side. Transforming his home into a school for young mutants, he uses his incredible powers to mould them into a formidable fighting force.

Iron Man faces his most untouchable foe in criminal industrialist Justin Hammer and his literal army of super villians! But can the armoured avenger overcome an even more implacable personal demon, invulnerable to technology or wealth?

Relive the tales that forged the legend of the amazing arachnid in this high quality, hardcover volume. All the unforgettable villains that would later comprise Spider-Man''s Rogue''s Gallery are here: Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, the Sandman and the greatest Spidey villain of all, the Green Goblin. These are some of the best comics ever printed, and will make a fine addition to any collector''s bookcase.