Most Popular Books by Roy Thomas

Collects Modeling With Millie #44; Avengers (1963) #35, #57-58 And #100; Submariner (1968) #8 And #14; Captain Marvel (1968) #19; X-Men (1963) #64; Fantastic Four (1961) #119 And #176; Giant-Size Invaders #1; And Material From Tales Of Suspense (1959) #73; Not Brand Echh #12; Chamber Of Darkness #4; Amazing Adventures (1970) #8; Incredible Hulk (1968) #147; Dracula Lives #1 And Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #9. Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! Relive some of Rascally Roy Thomas’ greatest stories as, under his pen, the Fantastic Four confronts racism, social injustice and…the Impossible Man?! Vision joins the Avengers! The Hulk finds his way to “Heaven!” Namor fights Dragon Man! Captain Marvel escapes the Murder Maze! The origin of the Invaders! Doctor Strange’s secrets revealed! Dracula in Salem and the X-Men in Japan! And who is Starr the Slayer? Plus: Rarely seen Silver Age stories of humor and romance!

First published as a signed Collector''s Edition and sold out within a week, this is an unparalleled account of the life and times of Stan Lee, written and edited with the Godfather of comics himself. His tale is told by Roy Thomas, who brings "you are there" insights to Lee''s journey alongside never-before-seen photographs, original comic art, ...

Inheriting the captaincy of a Barachan pirate ship, Conan and his crew are captured and imprisoned in a Kushite dungeon, with no seeming avenue of escape. That is, until Conan makes a pact with a mysterious prisoner—Imhotep, the Ravager of Worlds, one of Conan’s deadliest enemies! Collects Conan stories from Marvel’s The Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian #202–#212.

The return of the vampires! Doctor Strange once wiped bloodsuckers from the face of the Earth - but now they rise again, beginning with one very close to Stephen! Brother Voodoo has the answer for the problem: zombies?! And what is Zom - besides big trouble in a tiny form? Dormammu unleashes his Mindless Ones on New York City, captures Clea and renders Doctor Strange powerless! Does this mean Baron Mordo will be the new Sorcerer Supreme? A possessed Topaz needs help finding the special ingredients to exorcise her demon, and her shopping list includes the fur of Werewolf by Night and the flame of Ghost Rider! And as Thanos exerts his grip on the Marvel Universe, Strange plays a crucial role in the Infinity Gauntlet saga! Collects DOCTOR STRANGE, SORCERER SUPREME #14-33 and GHOST RIDER (1990) #12.

Escaping prison in Koth by crawling deep beneath its flaming mountains, Conan and his comrades enter a far deadlier realm. Here is an ancient kingdom of fire, ash, and the undead, commanded by Varnae, First Lord of Vampires! The Chronicles of Conan collects classic Conan the Barbarian tales never-before collected and unavailable for over a quarter of a century.

"This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues 268-275, originally published by Marvel Comics" -- Title page verso.

Conan must scale the forbidden Mount of Crom to prevent the release of the ancient god-demon Shuma Gorath, imprisoned by Crom himself! But the witch queen Vammatar and her necromancer husband, Kulan Gath, also seek the summit--and the iron-bound Books of Shuma-Gorath, with which they plan to free the malevolent god and bring it under their own baleful control! The Chronicles of Conan collects classic Conan the Barbarian tales never-before collected and unavailable for over a quarter of a century.

Collects X-Men (1963) #56-57 (A Stories), #58-63 and #65. In 1969, with X-MEN on the verge of cancellation, the creative team of Roy Thomas and Neal Adams charted a bold new direction for Marvel’s mutants…and the rest is history! Their epic evolution of the X-Men defines the team to this day. Adams’ lavish and dynamic visuals and Thomas’ challenging and contemporary stories combined to create a book that throbbed with the pulse of the times. Their iconic run introduced the cosmic-powered Havok, the vampiric villain Sauron and the bizarre Mutates, while pairing the X-Men and Ka-Zar in a classic Savage Land battle against the X-Men’s greatest foe — Magneto! Painstakingly restored, packed with bonus material and presented in oversized glory, every page is a testament to the greatest in comic book storytelling!

Caught in the crossfire, Earth has become the staging ground for a conflict of star-spanning proportions! For those eternal intergalactic enemies, the merciless Kree and the shape-changing Skrulls, have gone to war, and our planet is situated on the front lines! Can Earth''s Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers, bring about an end to the fighting before humanity becomes a casualty of war? And what good are even a dozen super-powered champions against the vast military machines of two of the great empires of the cosmos? The key to victory lies with the expatriate Kree Captain Mar-Vell and his human host, honorary Avenger Rick Jones! Collecting Avengers (1963) #89-97.

Collects Avengers West Coast #51-57 and #60-62. The Witch is back! The shocking truth about her children revealed, the Scarlet Witch suffers a nervous breakdown and descends into madness. Manipulated by her father, the mutant terrorist Magneto, Wanda faces her teammates - and her brother, Quicksilver. Can they rescue her from the clutches of Immortus - and save her very sanity? Plus: the return of Iron Man, and reunion of wartime allies Captain America and the Human Torch. Also featuring the villainy of the Mole Man, Loki, the U-Foes, Master Pandemonium and Hydro-Man!

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.

Welcome to the Marvel Age of Comics, a triumphant era of comic and pop culture innovation which redefined the super hero genre. This behind-the-scenes treasure trove of images and exclusive insights reveals the making of such household characters as Hulk and Spider-Man as well as the legendary architects who brought them to life, from Stan...

Collecting Marvelu0092s 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 Marvelu0092s cinematic debut with titanic tales setting the stage for the Marvel Universeu0092s 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 u0097 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 Carolu0092s early days, and learn what shaped the woman behind the mask!

Collects Iron Man (1968) #278-289, Iron Man Annual (1970) #12-13; material from Darkhawk Annual (1992) #1, Avengers West Coast Annual (1989) #7, Marvel Holiday Special (1991) #2. The gunmetal-gray Avenger! Tony Stark’s health takes a turn for the worse thanks to the intergalactic Operation: Galactic Storm! Back home, the Masters of Silence are waiting - and to defeat them, Tony needs to build a new armor unlike any other! But with Justin Hammer gunning for him, will he live long enough to get used to it? Or will the suit be a better fit for James Rhodes? When Tony’s health finally gives out for good, Rhodey must face his destiny - as a War Machine! But which is worse: filling Iron Man’s boots or running Stark Enterprises? Guest-starring Darkhawk, the West Coast Avengers and a lineup of classic villains from Blizzard to Blacklash!

Collects X-Men (1991) #27-30 and Annual #2, X-Men Unlimited (1993) #3, Uncanny X-Men (1963) #308-310 and Annual #18, X-Men: The Wedding Album, and What If? (1989) #60. These are tense times for the X-Men. The Legacy virus, which has already killed many mutants both friend and foe, threatens to become a worldwide epidemic. Professor X has captured Sabretooth and locked him in the mansion basement, hoping to eventually cure his raging bloodlust. But amid the darkness, a ray of light shines - as longtime lovebirds Cyclops and Phoenix announce their engagement! The X-Men and their extended family come together to celebrate the union of mutantdom''s most star-crossed couple - but will this joyous occasion revitalize the X-Men, and provide them with new hope and a new direction for the future? Or will the looming darkness still consume them all?

When a shadowy menace proves too much, the All-Star Squadron and Justice Society must team up, but will even their combined might be enough?!

Collects Thor (1966) #401-418, Annual #14. To spare a life, Thor makes the ultimate sacrifice! With the fate of his friend Eric Masterson in the balance, Thor steps in - and finds himself bonded to mortal form once again! But which deadly foe will bring about such dire straits - could it be Quicksand? The maniacal Mongoose? A new Executioner? Or, as an untethered Asgard drifts into the Negative Zone, Annihilus? As a new Thor era begins, another legendary hero returns - zounds, it''s Hercules! But it will take the might of two godly friends, plus She-Hulk, to face not one but two Dooms! In another heavyweight bout, Thor takes on the Juggernaut - with the New Warriors lending a hand! Plus, the High Evolutionary! Doctor Strange! The Thing! Tales of Asgard! Beta Ray Bill! And Ulik joins the Wrecking Crew!

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy Collects The Avengers #1-4, 9, 16, 26, 28, 44, 57, 58, 71, 74, and 83. It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. Starting in 1961, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and their collaborators transformed the Super Hero genre with a series of new creations, including the Incredible Hulk, the Mighty Thor, and the Invincible Iron Man. In 1963, Lee and Kirby brought these characters together for the first time in a new magazine called The Avengers—adding a resurrected Captain America shortly after. Over time the Avengers’ roster would frequently change, mirroring transformations in the Marvel Universe and the society that it reflected. This unique collection gathers key issues from the first few years of the series. A foreword by Leigh Bardugo, a scholarly introduction and apparatus by José Alaniz, and a general series introduction by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of The Avengers and classic Marvel comics.

All the tie-in stories to Marv Wolfman and George Perez''s CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS are finally collected in this massive deluxe compendium, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS COMPANION DELUXE EDITION VOL. 1! In 1985, DC Comics dramatically altered comics'' original universe with CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, a 12-issue series that rocked the comics community. This landmark graphic novel is one of the most nuanced, sweeping sagas ever told. Now, all the tie-in stories are finally collected in this massive deluxe compendium CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS COMPANION DELUXE EDITION VOL. 1! This hardcover edition features all the action that spilled over into numerous comic books from Marv Wolfman and George Perez''s unbelievable graphic novel, including tales with the Justice League, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the New Teen Titans, as well as cult classic characters like the Omega Men and Firestorm! CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS COMPANION DELUXE EDITION VOL. 1 is a must-have for all collectors and fans of the original CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS series, as well as any completists who have yet to see many of these stories recollected in print! This graphic novel includes JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #244, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ANNUAL #3, GREEN LANTERN #194, WONDER WOMAN #327-328, LOSERS SPECIAL #1, INFINITY INC. 318-20, DC COMICS PRESENTS #87-88, OMEGA MEN #31, BLUE DEVIL #17-18, NEW TEEN TITANS #13-14, ALL-STAR SQUADRON #50-51 and FURY OF FIRESTORM #87.

Two of DC’s greatest heroes collide in this era-spanning, action-packed collection! The Man of Steel and the World’s Mightiest Mortal are two of the strongest men imaginable, but what happens when they find themselves facing each other? And when Billy Batson is trapped and the powers of Shazam stolen, will the Man of Steel be able to save him? Collects Superman #216, The Power of Shazam! #46, Kingdom Come #4, DC Comics Presents #33, #34, and #49, DC Comics Presents Annual #3, and All-New Collectors’ Edition #C-58.

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!

Comic-book artist Gil Kane illustrates Richard Wagner''s four Ring operas in a graphic style which makes music all its own.

Collects Marvel Comics #1, Saga of the Original Human Torch #1, Marvels #0 and Marvel Comics #1 70th Anniversary Edition. The book that kicked off the Marvel Universe back in 1939 - presented in glorious hardcover, with an extensive array of special features! MARVEL COMICS #1 promised action, mystery and adventure - and it delivered! The original android Human Torch blazed his way into readers'' hearts, and Namor the Sub-Mariner made a big splash! Golden Age pulp star Ka-Zar swung into comics, and costumed detective the Angel made his debut! Plus: Western adventures with the Masked Raider - and terror in the jungle! And from this one issue, published 80 years ago, grew the entire Marvel Universe! Now, MARVEL COMICS #1 is collected along with retrospective stories, bonus artwork, insightful essays and more!

Collects Not Brand Echh (1967) #1-13; Not Brand Echh (2017) #14 and material from Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #1 and #5, Daredevil Annual (1967) #1, Fantastic Four Annual #5, Sgt. Fury Annual #4 and Avengers Annual #2. When Stan Lee set the tone for the Marvel Age of Comics, it came with a healthy dose of humor. And when fans demanded more Marvel mayhem, Stan u0097 along with Jack Kirby, Gene Colan and the Bullpenu0092s mistress of mirth, Marie Severin u0097 turned the dial to 11 and let loose! Presenting the masterpiece of Silver Age satire, packed with Marvelu0092s greatest talents taking a sideways look at the heroes they made famous (and even some they didnu0092t). Charlie America, Scaredevil, the Revengers, Sore: Son of Shmodin, the Sunk-Mariner and the one and only Forbush Man are coming at you. Duck!

Graphic novel adaption of Wilde''s story in which a portrait of a youthful Dorian Gray allows him to stay forever young.

Volume four collects the end of Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith''s seminal run on Conan the Barbarian. As with any collaboration between two extremely talented artists, before their partnership on Conan came to an end, Thomas and Windsor-Smith were producing the finest work of their careers up to that point. And like those great collaborations, we''re left to wonder, "what if they''d stayed together..." This compilation features two outstanding creators at the top of their game, working on a compelling character who''s popularity has never faded. Also included is the first issue of acclaimed artist John Buscema''s definitive run. Collecting issues 23 through 26 of the original Marvel series and material from the second and third issues of Savage Tales, originally published in the 1970s. As an added bonus, this volume features Richard Isonove, colorist of Marvel''s Origin: The True Story of Wolverine and Neil Gaiman''s 1602, bringing to life Thomas and Windsor-Smith''s ultimate masterpiece, Red Nails.

Marvels Conan-Serie der 70er Jahre ist ein Klassiker des Comic-Mediums und des Fantasy-Genres! Dieser wuchtige Hardcover-Sammelband präsentiert auf fast 800 Seiten die Anfänge der Saga, in der sich neue Geschichten und Adaptionen der Storys vonRobert E. Howard zur ultimativen Chronik des Barbaren vermischen.

Marv Wolfman’s legendary run on The New Teen Titans continues in this collection of late ’80s adventures. In this volume, the team joins forces with Infinity, Inc., and must clear the name of a teammate who is framed for murder! Collects The New Teen Titans #32-40, The New Teen Titans Annual #3, and Infinity, Inc. #45.

The God of Thunder takes on The Strongest One There Is as two Marvel Universe heavyweights clash! A rivalry for the ages begins shortly after Hulk quits the Avengers, with a test of strength between former teammates! Things escalate when the jade giant recruits powerful allies of his own, paving the way for Thor vs. Hulk to be the main event of an Avengers/Defenders War! Hammer meets fist again and again, including a journey to Hel and back, and blockbuster bouts between the Odinson and the Red Hulk! It''s god against monster, in the Mightiest Marvel Manner of all! COLLECTING: AVENGERS (1963) #3, SUBMARINER (1968) #35, DEFENDERS (1972) #10, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #255 AND #440, THOR (1966) #385 AND #489, HULK (2008) #5-6, WHAT IF? (1977) #45; MATERIAL FROM JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #112, INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL 2001, HULK (2008) #26.

Collects Avengers (1963) #41-50, Avengers Annual #1. Prince of Power, Hercules goes mano-a-mano with the Dragon Man; Captain America mixes it up with the Russian Red Guardian for the Red, White and Blue; the entire dag-blamed Avengers battle the Super-Adaptoid; Goliath and the Wasp face a blast from their shrinkingpast as they fight the Whirlwind. And a hero redeems the role of the Black Knight only to have the Avengers lose their teammates, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, to Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants-it''s a cosmic balance, bub! And let us not forget, Avengers past and present joining together in combat against a sextet of baddies built up by the Mandarin.

Collects Avengers (1963) #115-128, Giant-Size (1974) #1, Defenders (1972) #8-11, Captain Marvel (1968) #33, Fantastic Four (1961) #150. The Avengers battle the Defenders in comicsu0092 first great crossover battle royale! Itu0092s hero against hero in the sensational summer hit of 1973: Cap vs. Namor! Thor vs. Hulk! Itu0092s the original, and thereu0092s never been another one like it. All this, plus the origin of Mantis; an all-hands-on-deck battle with the Zodiac; the Avengers vs. Thanos and the Cosmic Cube; a Giant-Size adventure alongside Golden Age heroes Miss America and the Whizzer; the wedding of Quicksilver and Crystal; the return of Ultron; and an increasingly tense love triangle between the Scarlet Witch, the Vision and Mantis! And as an added bonus feature, rare Avengers pinups, profiles and more from the pages of the u009270s fanzine FOOM!