Most Popular Books by Peter B. Gillis

The epic sci-fi cult favorite sensation of the ''80s is collected in a single hardcover! A savage alien race called the horde has invaded Earth, enslaving its people and plundering its resources. Scientists have devised a method of fighting back: the Morituri process, which grants enhanced abilities to a select few compatible humans -- but the transformation is fatal within a year. Now, a handful of brave volunteers make up Strikeforce: Morituri -- an elite, experimental and highly effective fighting force against the horde''s depredations. But the heat of every battle, the celebration of every victory and every quiet moment alone is tainted by the inescapable knowledge that -- win or lose -- their fate is sealed! The war against the Horde will be filled with monstrous twists and turns -- but when it''s finally over, will mankind prove victorious? And where will that leave the surviving members of Strikeforce: Morituri? COLLECTING: Strikeforce: Morituri (1986) 1-31, Strikeforce: Morituri - Electric Undertow (1989) 1-5

The awesome Uni-Mind and a tragic death set the stage for a new era in the battle between the godly Eternals and their Deviant adversaries! The Eternals have spread out among the human population in secret. In these uncertain times, their new leader must hold the remaining Eternals together even as a new adversary emerges from deep in the Deviants'' underground stronghold. Ghaur, leader of the Deviant priesthood, has discovered the location of a renegade Celestial, defeated and sealed away by his brethren long ago. If the Eternals can''t come together and stop Ghaur, he will possess the cosmic power of this Dreaming Celestial and conquer Earth! Plus: Don''t miss the origins of the Eternals from rare What If? backup features! Collecting: Eternals (1985) 1-12; Iron Man Annual (1971) 6; Avengers (1963) 246-248; material from What If (1977) 23-30

Doctor Strange, the master of the mystic arts, starts his day by curing a mystically cursed sword and ends it by overthrowing a dimensional dictator! The Sorcerer Supreme faces threats on cruise ships, military bases and alien planets, seeking to restore the cosmic balance! And as the origins of the Dark Dimension stand revealed, Strange''s true love, Clea, heads the rebellion against her evil mother, Umar! Featuring the Black Knight and the Beyonder!

"Death ... and Deathlok! The living legend takes on the cyborg demolisher as Captain America gets a shocking glimpse of the future ... and Deathlok begins a new path in the present! Cap meets the mystical Black Crow--but as an adversary or an ally? Meanwhile, a dark union between Baron Zemo and the deadly Mother Superior--the diabolical daughter of the Red Skull--becomes a nightmare for Steve''s closest friends. Nomad, the Falcon, the Avengers, and Superior''s Sisters of Sin all join the fray--leading to one of the all-time great confrontations between Cap and the Skull! What will it cost Cap to rid the world of his evil arch-enemy? Plus, the Falcon flies solo, standing up for the residents of Harlem while battling Electro, a Sentinel, and more!"--

It''s Dr. Strange as you''ve never seen him before: as an eye-patch-wearing wielder of black magic! See him take on the deadliest foes in any dimension: Khat, Erlik Khan, Shuma-Gorath, Enitharmon the Weaver and more! Guest-starring the Defenders, Valkyrie, Cloak and Dagger, and some of Strange''s closest friends - including Rintrah, Topaz, Clea and Wong!

"Behold as the Black Panther sets out on adventures that only his co-creator, Jack Kirby, could conceive! T''Challa discovers the startling secret of King Solomon''s frog, encounters alien races, battles eternal samurai warriors - 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! T''Challa returns to the American South to root out the evil Soul Strangler''s 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."--

Also collects Marvel Team-Up (1972) #76-77, Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #51, Avengers (1963) #200 And Annual #10; And Material From Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) #10-11, Avengers (1963) #197-199 And Marvel Fanfare (1982) #24. Chris Claremont weaves complex plots and compelling characterization in the conclusion of Carol Danvers'' original adventures! As Ms. Marvel, Carol meets the Avengers for the first time! The shape-shifting Mystique makes her debut! A battle with Ronan the Accuser brings Carol and Mar-Vell together - and leads to a new look for our heroine! Encounters with Deathbird, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Sabretooth set the stage for a controversial Avengers saga and a life-altering battle against Mystique and Rogue, culminating in a major Marvel milestone featuring the X-Men and Avengers! Plus: Carol battles the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants - and mourns the passing of Mar-Vell!

Collects 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 Q 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 Marvel''s most terrifying tome! Penned by the elder god Chthon and containing the blackest of magic, could the Darkhold be responsible for the Werewolf by Night''s curse? Jack Russell''s quest for the truth leads him into conflict with...Dracula! Modred the Mystic dared to learn the Darkhold''s 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 - as Thor battles Dracula!

A savage alien race called The Horde has invaded Earth, enslaving its people and plundering its resources. Scientists have devised a method of fighting back - the Morituri Process, which grants enhanced abilities to a select few compatible humans - but the transformation is fatal within a year. Now, a handful of brave volunteers make up Strikeforce: Morituri - an elite, experimental and highly effective fighting force against the depredations of the Horde. But the heat of every battle, the celebration of every victory and every quiet moment alone is tainted by the inescapable knowledge that - win or lose - their fate is sealed.