Most Popular Books by Roger Stern

Because you demanded it! Mighty Marvel presents Roger Stern''s celebrated 1980s run on Spectacular Spider-Man and Amazing Spider-Man in one sensational Omnibus edition! Paired with John Romita Jr. and a cast of other top art talents, Roger Stern reinvigorated the life of everyone''s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. There''s definitive battle with the Juggernaut, the Vulture, the Kingpin, the fan favorite tale of "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man," 1st appearance of Monica Rambeau (a.k.a. Captain Marvel), and the introduction of and classic first battle with the Hobgoblin! This is Spidey at his best-and Peter Parker, too! COLLECTING: SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) 43-61, 85; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 206, 224-252 & ANNUAL (1964) 16

Twelve years ago a child from a distant planet fell to Earth in a lethal hail of meteors. And one sleepy town in Kansas was transformed forever. Smallville - it''s not the place it was. Just ask the locals... Spiritual guru Donald Jacobi announces that fragments from Smallville''s famed glowing meteorites are the key to eternal health and cosmic strength. Setting up a website to sell the green rocks, Jacobi soon amasses a fortune ... and a startling control over his desperate followers. Investigating these events, Clark discovers that fraud and dashed hopes are the least of the dangers the rocks pose. But can he find a way to stop Jacobi - before the transforming power of the meteors is spread around the world? Look out for these other sizzling Smallville titles from Orbit: DRAGON; HAUNTINGS; WHODUNNIT

When Superman saves an innocent man from murder, he discovers two disturbing facts- That the man he saved is part of a cult that worships the Man of Steel, and that the would-be killer is part of another faction dedicated to wiping them out! Even worse, both groups are gaining super-powers due to a mysterious, spaceborn source that Superman traces back to the dread ruler of Apokolips- Darkseid. Collects stories from ACTION COMICS WEEKLY #601-641, SUPERMAN #48 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #417.

Before he would set AMAZING SPIDER-MAN on the path to comics glory, master storyteller Roger Stern did a Spectacular job on Spidey''s sister title! Producing a run of the wall-crawler''s most memorable tales, Stern introduced a host of new and compelling characters -- including the gangster Belladonna and a new love interest for Aunt May, Nathan Lubensky -- and reinvigorated the Prowler and White Tiger. But don''t worry, Stern left room to spare for iconic enemies! The Vulture returns -- and he''s brought his evil nephew Malachi with him! And another veteran of the Sinister Six, Mysterio, is up to no good, in league with a gang of Spider-Man''s oldest villains! This Masterworks volume also includes a double-sized showdown with the man called Rapier! COLLECTING: Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 43-55, Annual (1979) 2

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #238-251, Annual (1964) #17; Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #85; The Official Marvel Try-Out Book (1983). Roger Stern and John Romita Jr. earned their stripes as two of Marvel''s most legendary creators with their run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, and they kick off this volume with the introduction of the Hobgoblin! Who is he, and how did he quickly become one of Spidey''s most threatening villains? Then, you can''t keep a bad Vulture down as the master criminal returns in a classic two-parter! Also featuring confrontations with the Mad Thinker, Thunderball and Spidey''s most famous rogue: J. Jonah Jameson! Peter Parker''s romantic life gets messy when both Mary Jane and the Black Cat enter the picture! And topping it all off, one of the most beloved Spidey stories of all time, "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man!"

Roger Stern''s seminal run on Spectacular Spider-Man concludes and Bill Mantlo returns for a second fan favorite stint! After a run-in with the Jack O'' Lantern, Spider-Man must protect Marla Madison (scientist and J. Jonah Jameson''s one true love) from the deadly Will O'' the Wisp. The Ringer menaces Spidey''s world in a tale drawn by John Byrne, setting up a double-sized issue featuring Stern''s retelling of Spidey''s origin. Then, Bill Mantlo comes aboard, pitting Spidey against a cavalcade of his deadliest rogues: Kraven, Electro and the Molten Man! And in one of the most timeless tales of Spectacular history, teen-runaways-turned-heroes Cloak and Dagger make their first appearance! Plus: An Annual that takes Spidey to the "Dark Side of the Moon" with Man-Wolf! COLLECTING: Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 56-66, Annual (1979) 3

Collects Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #43-55, Annual (1979) #2. Before he would set AMAZING SPIDER-MAN on the path to comics glory, master storyteller Roger Stern did a spectacular job on Spidey''s sister title! Producing a run of the wall-crawler''s most memorable tales, Stern introduced a host of new and compelling characters - including the gangster Belladonna and a new love interest for Aunt May, Nathan Lubensky - and reinvigorated the Prowler and White Tiger. But don''t worry, Stern left room to spare for iconic enemies! The Vulture returns - and he''s brought his evil nephew Malachi with him! And another veteran of the Sinister Six, Mysterio, is up to no good, in league with a gang of Spider-Man''s oldest villains! This Masterworks volume also includes a double-sized showdown with the man called Rapier!

Also collects material from Age of Heroes #4. A mysterious cosmic entity has recruited five brave patriots for the ultimate commando mission. Their names are legend: the U.S. Agent, American Dream, Commander A, Captain America and - Captain America?! What threat is so grave that two Captain Americas are needed? Who will lead the team? Can even these mighty heroes save our nation - and the world - in time? And what is the AmeriCommand?

Collects Avengers (1963) #227-237 and Annual (1967) #12, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #16, Fantastic Four (1961) #256, Doctor Strange (1974) #60 and Hawkeye (1983) #1-4. The old order changeth once again! The Avengers welcome the powerful new Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, into their ranks - just in time to witness the trial of Hank Pym, one of their stalwart members! Then, Thanos'' fun-loving brother Starfox joins the roster for an adventure to the Inhumans'' refuge on the moon and an uncanny team-up with the Fantastic Four that will have lasting repercussions for the Vision! As the Scarlet Witch fears for her synthezoid husband, Doctor Strange seeks her aid on a search for the Darkhold! But will a cash-strapped Spider-Man find gainful employment as the newest Avenger? Super villains cause pandemonium at Project PEGASUS, and Hawkeye goes solo - but when Clint Barton meets Mockingbird, Cupid is the one firing all the arrows!

The 1980s Superman stories by celebrated writer and artist George Pérez are collected in a new hardcover volume! These tales include a face-off with Brainiac, a team-up with O.M.A.C., the start of Superman''s New 52 adventures, and much more. Collects DC Comics Presents #61, Action Comics #643-652 and Annual #2, and Superman #1-6 (2011 series).

Collects Marvel Universe (1998) #1-7. It''s 1945, and World War II is almost over - but Hydra founder Baron Wolfgang von Strucker is already planning the next one with insider information from the future! It''s up to the Invaders to re-write Strucker''s history books and drive down his Dragon of Death! Then, more than ten years later, Doctor Druid forms the Monster Hunters to face another pivotal enemy, one whose schemes date back centuries!

Collects Marvel Team-Up (1972) #41-52; Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #17; Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #9, 13; Marvel Comics Calendar 1976. MARVEL TEAM-UP goes all timey-wimey as Spider-Man takes a bicentennial journey through America’s past, present — and futures! When the man behind the Salem witch trials pulls the Vision and Scarlet Witch back in time, Spidey gets dragged along for the ride. But Doctor Doom doesn’t cotton to people messing with his time platform, and he soon enters the fray — as they all must battle the Dark Rider! Then, it’s off to the dystopian futures of Killraven and Deathlok — before landing back in the 20th century for a crossover co-starring the Thing! Finally, Spidey, Iron Man and Doctor Strange face the Wraith in a saga featuring the debut of a Marvel mainstay: tough-as-nails NYPD Captain Jean DeWolff!

The events leading up to Superman''s fatal battle with Doomsday and the strange events after Superman''s death. The book was primarily adapted from the story serialized in comic books.

It was a day that no one ever dreamed would arrive: the day an unstoppable force met an immovable object. In Doomsday, Superman met his ultimate match-and his death! Relive the monumental event in this 30th-anniversary deluxe edition of the Death of Superman saga, featuring a new introduction by Dan Jurgens and more. This volume collects Superman #73-75, Adventures of Superman #496-497, Justice League America #69, Action Comics #683-684, Superman: The Man of Steel #17-19, and Newstime: The Life and Death of Superman #1-plus Superman: Day of Doom #1-4 as a bonus tale!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #16; Avengers (1963) #227, 279; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #142-143; Captain Marvel (1989) #1; Captain Marvel (1994) #1; Avengers Unplugged (1995) #5; material from Solo Avengers (1987) #2; Marvel Fanfare (1982) #42, 57. Before Carol Danvers took the name Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau held the mantle! A police lieutenant with the remarkable power to transform into energy, Monica began as a reluctant super hero but soon rose through the ranks to become the Avengers'' field leader! Now, witness Monica''s debut, her earliest encounters with Spider-Man and the Avengers, and an interdimensional team-up with Thanos'' brother, Starfox! Monica clashes with Powderkeg and the Sons of the Serpent in little-seen solo tales, but what prompts her to give up the name of Captain Marvel and evolve into the next phase of her heroic career?

Collects Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 And #14; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #21, #50-51, #76-77 And #80-81; Spider-Man/Doctor Strange: The Way To Dusty Death; Untold Tales Of Spider-Man: Strange Encounter; And Material From Marvel Fanfare (1982) #6.

Collects Doctor Strange (1974) #29-51, Man-Thing (1979) #4; material from Chamber of Chills (1972) #3-4, Defenders (1972) #53. Roger Stern and Chris Claremont turn their magic towards the Master of the Mystic Arts-Doctor Strange! Joined by artistic icons Gene Colan, Marshall Rogers and Tom Sutton, there is no doubt the Doctor is in. Their stories featuring villains Nightmare, D''Spayre and the Dream Weaver twist reality and rend Strange and Clea''s souls with inconceivable fears. Next, Baron Mordo returns, armed with the occult secrets of the Vatican. Then, Wong is captured by the Shadowqueen and Clea and Strange must traverse dimensions and battle the demonic N''Garai to save him! Also featuring mystic encounters with Nighthawk, Namor, the Avengers and the Black Knight and the return of a figure from one of Doctor Strange''s first adventures.

In this landmark issue, Clark Kent reveals his secret, super-heroic identity to Lois Lane!

Collects Thor #14-17, Iron Man #21-22, Peter Parker: Spider-Man #11 & Juggernaut: The Eighth Day. Asgard''s in shambles, Odin''s not who he seems, and Enrakt the Enchanter has been following the thunder god far more closely than suspected! Thor also faces earthly foes in the Absorbing Man, Titania and the unstoppable Juggernaut!

Collecting West Coast Avengers (1984) #1-4, Iron Man Annual #7, Avengers (1963) #250, West Coast Avengers (1985) #1-7, Vision And The Scarlet Witch (1985) #1-2 And Wonder Man (1986) #1. Earthu0092s Mightiest Heroes go West! When Vision creates a second squad, Hawkeye grabs the first Quinjet to California to lead the West Coast Avengers u0097 including Mockingbird, Wonder Man, Tigra and an Iron Man or two! But will local vigilante the Shroud join the West Coasters? How about Firebird, Hank u0093Ant-Manu0094 Pym and the Ever-Lovinu0092 Blue-Eyed Thing?! The u0093Whackosu0094 quickly make their own enemies u0097 including the Blank, Graviton, Master Pandemonium and a villainous Goliath! Plus: Kraven the Hunter targets Tigra! Wonder Man battles Sandman! And Vision and Scarlet Witch lend a hand against the Grim Reaper and Ultron!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #213-223 and Annual #15. New York City has always been a defining element in Spider-Man’s world, but it’s going to drive him crazy — if it doesn’t kill him first. From an NYC Marathon assassination plot to Peter Parker’s paper-thin apartment walls, and from a merged Hydro-Man/Sandman menace to running into his ex-girlfriend’s new beau, Biff Rifkin, the City That Never Sleeps just won’t give Spidey a break! And the hits keep coming when Peter Parker is accused of causing a prison break — and thrown in the slammer himself! Also featuring Moon Knight, a team-up with Sub-Mariner against the Frightful Four and the Aunt May solo “adventure” you demanded! And it’s all topped off with an iconic Dennis O’Neil/Frank Miller Annual pitting Spider-Man and the Punisher against Doc Ock!

Collects Avengers (1963) #242-254 Avengers Annual #13. The Vision takes command! As many of Earth''s Mightiest are whisked away to fight in the Secret Wars, the newly assertive synthezoid seizes the chair. He has changes in store when the heroes return, not least his idea for a new team of Avengers on the West Coast. But there are Dire Wraiths and demons to deal with back East, not to menti on an army of Hulks and Thanos'' monstrous minions the Blood Brothers! Hercules and Black Knight return to the fold, while Starfox discovers an uncanny connection to the Eternals just in time to face the menace of Maelstrom. But as Vision''s true plan unfolds, are even two teams of Avengers enough to handle one of their own?

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #39-40, #42, #50 And #108-109; Captain America (1968) #138; Daredevil (1964) #16-17; Fantastic Four (1961) #105-106; Untold Tales Of Spider-Man #-1; And Material From Vampire Tales #2, Strange Tales (1951) #4, Menace #6 And #11, Young Men #24 And #26, Western Kid (1954) #12, Tales To Astonish (1959) #77 And Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #365. Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! From the fabulous fifties to the Femizonsu0092 future, Jazzy John Romita brought his distinctive and definitive style to all corners of the Marvel Universe! Witness the coming of the Communist-hunting Captain America! A furious face-off between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin! The debut of the Devilu0092s Daughter! Peter Parkeru0092s parents in perilous predicaments! And classic stories featuring the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Nick Fury, Wolverine, the Kingpin and more u0097 including rarely seen Atlas Era tales!

Collects Avengers (1963) #227-235, Annual (1967) #12; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #16; Fantastic Four (1961) #256; Doctor Strange (1974) #60. In the 1980s, every series touched by Roger Stern turned to gold. His tenure on The Avengers proves that-and it begins here! First, Monica Rambeau takes her place alongside Earth''s Mightiest, just in time to witness the trial of Hank Pym. Then, Egghead rears his evil head, pushing Pym to the edge. The Avengers also welcome another new member, Thanos'' fun-loving brother Starfox! Stern strengthens the Avengers position as the lynchpin Marvel heroes with an Annual adventure to the Inhumans'' refuge on the moon and a Fantastic Four crossover drawn by John Byrne. The startling aftermath will change the Vision forever. Plus: Doctor Strange and the Scarlet Witch seek the dark power of the Book of the Darkhold!

Collects Incredible Hulk (1968) #227-244, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #7-9, Captain America (1968) #230, Marvel Calendar 1979; material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #20, 24. What hope lies within the mind of the man cursed by the Incredible Hulk? Roger Stern and Sal Buscema seek the answer to that tragic question in this Epic Collection. Of course, ol'' Jade Jaws will also have plenty to smash as he goes after Moonstone and gets wound up in a struggle with Machine Man! Then, the high-tech Goldbug needs the Hulk to find a lost city of gold. And can Hulk stand up to a foe even bigger than he is? Find out when he takes on It the Living Colossus! Also featuring a trio of iconic Annuals boasting an all-time great Stern ''n'' Byrne collaboration, the Hulk vs. Sasquatch and the return of legendary Hulk artist Steve Ditko!

Collects Incredible Hulk: Last Call (2019) #1, Avengers: Loki Unleashed (2019) #1, Thor: The Worthy (2019) #1, Captain America & The Invaders: Bahamas Triangle (2019) #1. Legendary storytellers tell new tales featuring classic heroes! Peter David and Dale Keown reunite with their signature icon! Bruce Banner is tired of life and about to lose all hope until a miracle occurs: a fight worthy of the Incredible Hulk! In the wake of his classic saga of the siege of Avengers Mansion, Roger Stern reassembles Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to face their oldest foe, Loki — with all reality at stake! Walter Simonson and more Thor favorites make new myths with the Odinson, Beta Ray Bill, Thunderstrike and Sif! And Roy Thomas returns to World War II with the Invaders: Captain America, Namor, the Sub-Mariner, and the original Human Torch!