Best Selling Books by Len Wein

Deep in the bayous of Louisiana, far from civilization’s grasp, a shadowed creature seen only in fleeting glimpses roils the black waters…a twisted, vegetative mockery of a man…a Swamp Thing! Created by writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson, this shambling, muck-encrusted figure swiftly became one of DC’s most iconic characters of the Bronze Age of Comics, and his shocking stories have become classics in the gothic horror genre. Now, for the first time, all of these legendary early adventures are presented here in a comprehensive trade paperback edition. Swamp Thing: The Bronze Age Vol. 1 collects the original short story “Swamp Thing” from The House of Secrets #92 and Swamp Thing #1-13, featuring all of Wein and Wrightson’s original run on the series and including art by Nestor Redondo, Michael Wm. Kaluta and Luis Dominguez.

ÒBREAK-IN AT THE BIG HOUSE.Ó The Caped Crusader is wanted for murder after being accused of murdering Talia, the daughter of his old enemy, Ra''s al Ghul. ÒTHE CASE OF THE ROBOT-SPY.Ó To help private eye Star Hawkins solve a mysterious jewel robbery, Ilda (HawkinsÕ robot-secretary) decides to disguise herself as one of the suspected gang thieves. Plus, ÒTHE HUMAN BOMB!Ó and much more!

Collects Thor (1966) #242-259, Annual (1966) #5; Marvel Spotlight (1971) #30, material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #10. Writer Len Wein lifts Mjolnir aloft and rallies forth the armies of Asgard! When the Time-Twisters seek to destroy Earth, Thor embarks on an adventure with Zarrko the Tomorrow Man. It''s a battle through time (with dinosaurs!) that will astonish you to the end! Then, Thor fights the Firelord in the jungles of Latin America, and only Jane Foster can save him! The Warriors Three ramble off on a solo adventure, while Thor returns to Asgard to face the one and only Mangog! Their battle will rage across the length and breadth of the Fabled Realm - and take Thor to Hel in a quest to save Odin! Also featuring new "Tales of Asgard," Thor vs. Ulik the Troll and a giant-sized Annual epic with Hercules!

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.

Created out of the Swamp by a freak accident, Swamp Thing is an elemental creature who uses the forces of nature and wisdom of the plant kingdom to fight the polluted world''s self-destruction. Alan Moore took the Swamp Thing to new heights in the1980s with his unique narrative approach. His provocative and groundbreaking writing, combined with masterly artwork by some of the medium''s top artists, made SWAMP THING one of the great comics of the late twentieth century. In this secondcollection, The Swamp Thing says goodbye to the illusion of his own humanity after learning that he is 100% plant, meets a crew of benevolent alien invaders inspired by the classic comic strip Pogo (also set in the swamp), and consummates hisrelationship with Abigail Arcane as only he could. Collects SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #28-34 and SWAMP THING ANNUAL #2.

ÒENTER: THE CREEPER.Ó The Creeper goes after Batman to determine whether or not his old friend is a murderer, and both of them are menaced by freed lions at the city zoo.

Written by George P�rez, John Byrne and Len Wein Art by P�rez, Byrne, Dick Giordano, Bob Smith and Frank McLaughlin Cover by P�rez The third volume collecting classic stories by George P�rez reprints WONDER WOMAN #15-19 and ACTION COMICS #600! Wonder Woman faces her toughest opponents yet in tales featuring Silver Swan, Superman, Circe, Darkseid and more! Featuring a new cover by P�rez!

Picks up where volume One left off - reprinting issues 9 through 16 (1971-1972). Sceptre of the Sun, The Brain Shockers and Mutiny on the Enterprise are among the unique Trek adventures reprinted here.

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Legendary artist José Luis García-López’s definitive Batman tales are collected for the first time in a single volume! This hardcover collects stories and art from Batman #272, #336-337, #353; Detective Comics #454, #458-459; Batman: Reign of Terror #1; Batman: Gotham Knights #10; Batman Confidential #26-28; World’s Finest Comics #244, #255, #258; DC Comics Presents #31, #41; The Brave and the Bold #164, #171; Batman Family #3; The Joker #4; and Batman ’66: The Lost Episode #1.

In this new collection, Swamp Thing is out of his element as he shepherds a lost boy through a blinding blizzard and other hazards of a strange, frozen tundra. In this touching and harrowing tale of survival, the pair must navigate countless threats throughout a bewildering terrain-with a bloodthirsty snow monster hot on their heels. But how long can they rely on each other? Plus, on Halloween, the barrier between worlds grows thin-and only the Swamp Thing is strong enough to face the monsters that come from the other side. In addition, this book features the final Swamp Thing story from the monster’s co-creator, Len Wein. Originally intended as the start of a new series, it is presented here with art by Kelley Jones. Collects stories from SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL #1, SWAMP THING HALLOWEEN HORROR GIANT #1 and stories from CURSED COMICS CAVALCADE #1 and YOUNG MONSTERS IN LOVE #1.

After a year of exile in space, Hal Jordan pleads with the Guardians of the Universe and his fellow Corps members to be allowed to return home. Plus, a Metalfinder on a distant planet finds a fallen Green Lantern and attempts to salvage his ring and power battery.

Batman faces the fiery flames of the villainous Firebug.

Collects Avengers (1963) #110-111, Incredible Hulk #172, 180 & 181, Captain America #172-175, Marvel Team-Up #23 & 38, Defenders #15-16 and Giant-Size Fantastic Four #4. The culmination of the Silver Age legacy of Marvel''s mutant misfits, the X-Men! Closing the gap between the end of the X-Men''s original series in 1970 and the debut of the All-New, All-Different team in 1975, the Marvel Masterworks present several X-Men tales that set the stage for Giant-Size X-Men #1! First up: Forced underground by anti-mutant hysteria run amok, the X-Men find themselves pursued by a secret adversary that seeks to pick them off one by one. And if being on the run wasn''t tough enough, here comes Magneto! Only the combined might of the X-Men and the Avengers can prevent the Master of Magnetism from unleashing a nuclear holocaust. Then, with the X-Men''s ranks dwindling, Professor X, Cyclops and Marvel Girl head West for reinforcements, but instead bump into the Incredible Hulk and the Juggernaut. (Ouch!) Next comes the culmination of the classic Secret Empire saga, where the X-Men find they share a common enemy with Captain America and join forces with the shield-slingin'' Avenger to save the nation and rescue their mutant comrades. Then, on the eve of the X-Men''s departure to face Krakoa the Living Island, Iceman and the Human Torch team-up to battle Equinox, the Thermo-Dynamic Man-and with his team missing, Professor X must enlist the Defenders to fight a resurgent Magneto and Alpha, the Ultimate Mutant! To top it all off, we''ve also included X-Man-to-be Wolverine''s very first appearance! The ol'' Canucklehead leaps from the top-secret Weapon X program and throws down in his first famous battle with the Incredible Hulk. It''s the all-time classic that made comic book history! There''s also the debut of Madrox the Multiple Man-Chris Claremont''s first X-Man-and the Beast vs. the Griffin. This X-tra special Masterworks volume polishes off the library of every X-Fan''s dreams-completing the original adventures of Marvel''s most-famous super team!

Will the real Barry Allen please stand up? When an unlikely enemy creates four identical copies of the Flash-each insisting they are the original-it’s up to real deal to defeat the dangerous doppelgängers and solve the mystery of his multiplication.

A mysterious villain manipulates people to attack Batman!

Continued from ACTION COMICS #586. Demagogue G. Gordon Godfrey''s message of hate against the heroes continues to take hold of the populace while Flash, Black Canary, Shazam and more face off against the super villains of the world. Continued in COSMIC BOY #4.

The dots are in place and the connections are moving at rapid pace. Unfortunately for the Comedian and Moloch, they''ll never keep up with the smartest man alive. Featuring cameo appearances by a certain pirate comic writer and an artist obsessed with monsters.

Slade WilsonÑknown to his enemies and allies as Deathstroke, the TerminatorÑis the worldÕs deadliest assassin. But this time, the legendary mercenary has been tasked with saving a life. A rogue neo-Nazi group called Fire and Blood is building a deadly army hell-bent on killing countless people. Deathstroke has been hired to rescue an ambassadorÕs son who was abducted by the group. Can Deathstroke take down an entire army of lunatics while keeping the young political prisoner safe? Find out in Deathstroke, the Terminator Vol. 4: Crash or Burn, featuring classic stories about the man who kills for a living, written by Steven Grant with art by Steve Erwin, Gabriel Morrissette, John Statema, Will Blyberg and others. Collects Deathstroke, the Terminator #21-25 and Annual #2.

When the original Nite Owl Hollis Mason retires, who will answer the call to take his place? Writer J. Michael Straczynski and artists Joe and Andy Kubert team to assemble the tale of tech-wizard Dan DreibergÑthe man who would carry the mantle of one of the world''s greatest heroes.

Hal is trapped in a coma—battling for dominance against the Shark! Carol Ferris and Thomas Kalmaku attempt to help Green Lantern by recharging his ring.

A ''Faces of Evil'' tie-in issue. Witness an alliance formed between the villains known as Starbreaker and the Shadow Thief! Veteran writer Len Wein pens this stand-alone, interlude issue taking place prior to the events of ''Welcome to Sundown Town!''

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!

It''s the 100th meeting of the Justice League of America! But the celebrations are cut short when the JSA of Earth-Two send out a call for help! Both teams must find and recruit the members of the only group of heroes capable of standing against the new threat: the Seven Soldiers of Victory!

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.

Comic-Legende Len Wein und Ausnahme-Künstler Jae Lee erforschen, was es wirklich bedeutet, der klügste Mann der Welt zu sein und jenseits von Begriffen wie "Held" oder "Schurke" zu denken und zu handeln, um die Menschheit zu retten. Dies ist die bittere Geschichte von Ozymandias, dem großen Antihelden aus Alan Moores Comic-Meilenstein "WATCHMEN". Wer waren die Wächter wirklich? Mit dem sensationellen Artwork von Jae Lee (DER DUNKLE TURM)! Geschrieben von Comic-Legende und Original-WATCHMEN-Redakteur Len Wein! Die düstere Geschichte einer der Schlüsselfiguren aus WATCHMEN!

More exciting horror and science fiction tales are collected in this eleventh volume of Vampirella Archives. These classic Warren-era storylines showcase Vampirella''s acting career as she meets supernatural menaces both on-screen and off, plus tales of ghosts, dragons, zombies, yetis, and all matter of unearthly danger. Collecting Vampirella Magazine #72-79, featuring the work of Jose Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto, Bruce Jones, Len Wein, and many more. Includes a wealth of bonus materials from a bygone era, including the "Feary Tales" feature on urban legends, the monthly "Scarlet Letters" column, "Vampi''s Vault" of creator biographies and literary reviews, and intact vintage advertisements.

Five decades after his first appearance, this volume collects the greatest moments of the ground-breaking, fan-favorite Green Lantern, John Stewart! Created by comic book legends Dennis O''Neil and Neal Adams, John Stewart changed both DC''s fictional universe and the comics industry itself. Introduced as a substitute for Hal Jordan, DC''s primary Green Lantern, John Stewart was DC''s first Black superhero, and over the years grew from a back-up player to a main character and arguably the most recognizable Green Lantern. Stewart starred in the Green Lantern series for a time and later his own series, Green Lantern: Mosaic, and was featured in other media adaptations including the beloved Justice League cartoon. Fifty years following John Stewart''s debut, this collection highlights the character''s greatest moments over the decades--both space-faring and Earth-bound--from his first appearance in the legendary O''Neil/Adams Green Lantern run, to taking over from Hal Jordan as Earth''s Green Lantern, and being rechristened as the first mortal Guardian of the Universe. This volume includes Green Lantern Vol. 2 #87, #182, #185, Green Lantern Vol. 3 #74, #156, Green Lantern Vol. 4 #49, Green Lantern: Mosaic #18, and Justice League of America #110.

Featuring stories by superstar teams including Ivan Brandon and Paolo Rivera, Keith Giffen and Javier Pulido, Blair Butler and Chris Weston, Len Wein and Victor Ibanez, and Jimmy Palmiotti and Andrew Robinson.

Marv Wolfman, legendary writer of The New Teen Titans and Crisis on Infinite Earths, also wrote some of the most memorable Batman stories of the 1980s! Stories in this volume include "Batman: Year 3," which detailed the origins of the original Robin, and more! Collects Batman #328-335 and #436-439, Detective Comics #408, The Brave and the Bold #167, World''s Finest Comics #288, The New Teen Titans #37, and Batman and the Outsiders #5.

Collects Uncanny Origins (1996) #12, Doctor Strange (1974) #55, Marvel Adventures Super Heroes (2008) #5; material from Strange Tales (1951) #126-127, Marvel Fanfare (1982) #5. The Sorcerer Supreme stars in some of his most magical adventures! Discover how renowned surgeon Stephen Strange''s search for a cure for his damaged hands led him instead into a world of magic and mystery! Join him in a mind-bending interdimensional battle with the Dread Dormammu as only Stan Lee and Steve Ditko could present it! A sorrowful Doctor Strange tackles the demonic D''Spayre and learns what life would have been like if he never mastered the mystic arts! The villainous Nicodemus sets his sights on Strange''s soul! And when a cosmically powered creature wreaks havoc, can Spider-Man help Doctor Strange web up the holes in the fabric of reality?

STARRING HEROES FROM CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS! Swamp Thing finds his connection to the Green renewed...but is it enough to help him survive the onslaught of the Red Rain vampire Batman?

**CELEBRATING A HALF-CENTURY OF TERROR!** It''s Uncle Creepy''s golden anniversary, and his loathsome legacy lives on in this milestone of macabre monstrosity! Prepare for putrid productions from Fred Van Lente (_Conan the Avenger_), Corinna Bechko (_Star Wars: Legacy_), Peter Bagge (_Bat Boy_), Art Baltazar (_Itty Bitty Hellboy_), and a horrible host of sinister surprises! Don''t miss out! * New stories from fan-favorite writers Fred Van Lente and Corinna Bechko! * Anniversary cover by Dustin Nguyen revealed soon! * Itty Bitty Uncle Creepy and Cousin Eerie frontispiece by Art Baltazar!

Collects Daredevil (1964) #120-132 and material from FOOM (1973) #13. The Man Without Fearu0092s life is about to change forever. Bullseye is coming. The countdown begins when Daredevil, Black Widow and Nick Fury unite to battle a renewed Hydra. In the aftermath, Black Widow leaves and a new love interest, Heather Glenn, enters, but Matt Murdocku0092s growing obsession with his life as Daredevil puts their budding relationship at risk. The drama continues with Death-Stalker, the Torpedo, a destructive day in court for Man-Bull and the opening of Murdock and Nelsonu0092s storefront law practice. Last, but certainly not least: Marv Wolfman, Bob Brown and iconic Daredevil inker/finisher Klaus Janson unleash one of comicsu0092 most iconic adversaries. Itu0092s the first appearance of Bullseye, the madman with perfect aim and no mercy.

A CONVERGENCE tie-in graphic novel, starring heroes from CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS-and RED SON! Once, there were infinite Earths. Then there came a Crisis...a Zero Hour...a Flashpoint. Worlds lived. Worlds died. But some worlds must now fight for their future-in the Convergence! The evil alien intelligence known as Brainiac has stolen 50 doomed cities from throughout time and space and sealed them behind impenetrable domes. Now, after a year, the domes will come down-and the heroes and villains of 50 dead worlds must battle to be the last one standing! In this volume: ACTION COMICS: The Superman and Power Girl of Earth-2 must stand together against the Wonder Woman of a different Earth entirely: the totalitarian world of Red Son! DETECTIVE COMICS: Dick Grayson and Helena Wayne-Robin and the Huntress-battle for the Batman''s legacy against Red Son''s Soviet Superman...and each other! JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: Earth-2''s original heroes regain their youth to fight the antimatter universe''s Weaponers of Qward-but at what cost? INFINITY INC.: To save their world, Earth-2''s young heroes must defeat a man who''s already survived the end of his own: the post-apocalyptic Jonah Hex! WORLD''S FINEST: As the Seven Soldiers of Victory ride to war against the Weaponers of Qward, cartoonist Scribbly Jibbet must tell their tale...or die trying! The heroes and villains of one of comics'' most beloved worlds-the pre-Crisis Earth-2-take on characters from the acclaimed Elseworlds tale RED SON and more in CONVERGENCE: INFINITE EARTHS BOOK 1!

The Amazon Princess'' first assignment takes her to Man''s World to teach humanity the ways of the goddess Gaea--no matter who objects! More than 40 years after debuting in ALL STAR COMICS #8, Wonder Woman was reshaped by legendary comics creator George Pérez and returned to the public eye in 1986. This updated Amazonian Princess met with such acclaim that Pérez''s original six-month commitment to the title was extended--and extended--until nearly five years had passed. Working with co-writer Len Wein and a host of talented inkers (including Bob McLeod, Dick Giordano, Bruce Patterson and Bob Smith), Pérez brought Wonder Woman to a new generation of readers--and to unprecedented levels of success. Now these groundbreaking stories are available in an all-new trade paperback edition. Collecting WONDER WOMAN #15-24 and WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1, this second volume in the series also includes a special gallery of archival art and information.

"This volume collects stories from Korak, Son of Tarzan #46 and Weird Worlds #1-#7, originally published by DC Comics"

The saga of one of DC’s most unique characters continues in this collection of horror comics classics! Swamp Thing takes on monsters both human and inhuman in these stories, including Anton Arcane and his Un-Men and the sinister General Sunderland! Plus, the adaptation of the Swamp Thing movie, and a reprint of the classic Swamp Thing tale that introduces the Un-Men! Collects The Saga of the Swamp Thing #1-19 and The Saga of the Swamp Thing Annual #1.

Discover what happened before WATCHMEN. The team of legendary writer Len Wein and acclaimed artist Jae Lee--in his first DC Comics'' work in nearly a decade--delve into the mind of the smartest man in the world: Ozymandias. How does one go from the son of immigrant parents to becoming the world''s smartest man? Adrian Veidt begins his journey, both spiritual and physical, that will one day make him one of the most pivotal players in the world-changing events of WATCHMEN. Collects BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS #1-6, "Curse of the Crimson Corsair."