Most Popular Books by Tom DeFalco

Former NYPD detective Sam Hill knows what happens when you cross the mob. He knows the risks, danger and thrill – and, most importantly, how to deal with the criminal underworld. So when he’s hired by the gorgeous widow of a murdered millionaire, he’ll have to play every angle to make sure he doesn’t end up at the bottom of the Hudson River.

"The Blackest (and Bluest) Day!" In the annals of Archie Comics history, it doesn''t get more explosive than this, the return of the Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., the return of writer Tom DeFalco, and the unveiling of a character kept under wraps for decades! Evil spy ring C.R.U.S.H. is out to obtain Formula Z, but first they must get past the defenses of the Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. as he vigorously guards the secret formula! Fortunately for C.R.U.S.H., the Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. is none other than Archie Andrews, and he''s as girl crazy as ever! C.R.U.S.H. dispatches the beautiful Sharry the Spy Girl, who is determined to use all of her feminine wiles to obtain that formula! Can Archie resist the paralyzing pull of pulchritude or will he lose the formula to crafty C.R.U.S.H.? Add to this Andy Andrews, star of a never-published tale of intrigue from the 1950s wherein the intrepid foreign correspondent went undercover behind the Iron Curtain!

Peter suspects his daughter, Mayday, of sneaking out of the house at night to practice her powers as Spider-Girl, but before they talk, she gets caught up in a fight with Crazy Eight and Darkdevil.

Revision of the Oct. 1998 issue of Spider-Girl.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #258, 300, 315-317, 332-333, 346-347, 388 (B story); Web of Spider-Man (1985) #1; Avengers: Deathtrap – the Vault (1991); Darkhawk (1991) #13-14; material from Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #25-26; Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985) #7-8; Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) #12. Venom goes Epic! When Spider-Man learns that his black costume is secretly an alien symbiote, he rejects the suit — and the spurned creature soon finds a new host! Disgraced reporter Eddie Brock has reasons of his own to hate Spider-Man, and together the two merge into the twisted engine of revenge known as Venom —and a rivalry for the ages begins! Venom has the same powers as Spider-Man — but he’s bigger, stronger and doesn’t trigger his spider-sense. And he knows Spidey’s secret identity! Against such a dangerous, determined and deadly foe, how far will Spider-Man have to go to survive?

The Mighty Crusaders return in an all new lost tale, featuring a stellar cast of talent. With the New Crusaders facing an uncertain future and the truth about their parents slowly being revealed, one man searches for answers. But will the answers he finds be worth reliving the pain of his own past?

In the Battleworld zone known as Spider-Island, Peter Parker has lost - and the Spider Queen has turned Manhattan into an island of arachnid madness! With Spider-Man defeated and captive, does Flash Thompson - A.K.A. Venom - stand a chance? Venom and his squad of monstrous heroes wage all-out war on the Queen, but to reclaim a Manhattan completely overrun by her spider-army, Venom will need a little help from his friend. (Which friend? We''ll give you a hint: thwip!) Venom and his allies take the fight straight to the Queen, but one among them will have to make the ultimate sacrifice! Plus: Mayday Parker and her amazing Spider-Family are back as we visit the MC2 patch of Battleworld!

It''s the origin of the original Avenger, Ant-Man! Hank Pym has been known by a variety of names u0097 including Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath and Yellowjacket u0097 heu0092s been an innovative scientist, a famed super hero, an abusive spouse and more. What demons drive a man like Hank Pym? And how did he begin his heroic career?

Led by Captain America, follow the premier team through four decades of Avengers history as they battle evil villains who threaten the planet. Get the low-down on the characters and read the storylines that have captivated fans for generations! Written by Marvel Comic''s former editor, Tom DeFalco, Avengers - The Ultimate Guide has all the secrets of the world''s mightiest comic book heroes. Be amazed by behind-the-scenes facts as well as images from the original Marvel comic books. A foreword by co-creator Stan Lee completes this ultimate guide for comic book fans of every age.

Archie in “ARCHIE, Clod of Thunder!”— Get ready for entertainment in this hilarious superhero parody by comics legend Tom DeFalco! “Master of the Storm” Archie resides in Allgood, an honorable city over the Rainbow Bridge, where the food is plentiful, the girls are heavenly, and everything is absolutely… boring! Turns out that being an immortal warrior isn’t as fun as people might think. When Archie finds himself in trouble, thanks to a prank of his brother Reggie the Wicked, his father banishes Archie to Planet Earth—to the town of Riverdale, USA to be exact! Will Archie be able to dutifully serve out his punishment? Or will he find life on Earth to be just the excitement he was looking for?

"Robbing Arch and His Merry Band of Teens" Part 1 Archie and the gang must save Lord Lodge and Princess Veronica from the evil clutches of the Mad Duke of Doom and his fiendish jester, Chester, in an action-packed Robin Hood-inspired tale! Join Maid Betty, Juggie O''Dare, Reggie the Red and Robbing Archie in their quest to save the Kingdom!

A five-part punch-fest that explores how the relationship between the Gamma Goliath and Earth''s Mightiest Heroes has evolved through the decades! First, Hulk takes on his former teammates, the original 1960s Avengers! Then, he clashes with the Avengers of the 1970s and 1980s! As Mr. Fixit, the cunning Gray Hulk battles the 1990s West Coast Avengers. And finally, the Red Hulk faces off against the 2000s'' Mighty Avengers! Collecting HULK SMASH AVENGERS #1-5.

Follows the adventures of Mayday Parker who has developed Spider-powers and has taken to crime fighting, following in her father''s footsteps.

Robbing Arch,'' Part Two. The trap has been set! The medieval adventures continue as Arch and his Merry Band of Teens attempt to rescue Princess Veronica from the clutches of the Duke of Doom and the fiendish jester, Chester! But has Robbing Arch just made himself a date with the Hangman?

An unexpected day off from school turns into the adventure of a lifetime! When a flying saucer crash-lands in Riverdale, Archie and Jughead come face-to-face with the one and only Cosmo the Merry Martian! His now-damaged space ship is threatening to make him late for a very important meeting at the Diner at the Center of the Universe—and without Cosmo there, the fate of the entire galaxy could be at risk! Archie is prepared to save the day, and you can bet that if a diner’s involved, Jughead’s on board! Get ready for intergalactic adventure and classic Archie Comics characters galore in an out-of-this-world story by comics great Tom DeFalco!

Archie in “Summer Daze!” – Archie proclaims this will be the “greatest summer of all!” However, after a water skiing accident, a hang gliding mishap, and a run in with Mr. Lodge, it just may end up being the worst! And that’s just day one! Can his vacation be salvaged or is Archie in for a bummer of a summer? Find out in this special summer-themed issue with extra summer fun packed into 48 pages wrapped in an eye popping cover!

Collects Spider-Girl (1998) #68-84. Spider-Man''s daughter goes back in black! The fearsome foes keep coming as Spider-Girl faces the new Doctor Octopus - and the old Man-Wolf, A.K.A. John Jameson! But as "Mayday" Parker fights to protect NYC from an army of invisible invaders, the Buzz finally discovers her secret identity - or does he?! The Black Tarantula renews his efforts to lure Spider-Girl to the dark side. Could that be why she''s donning a black costume of her very own? When her dad did that, it led to the birth of Venom - and it won''t be long before the sinister symbiote is back and targeting May''s closest friends! To stop this deadly villain may require the aid of the Avengers and the Fantastic Five! Plus: The fury of the Goblin Queen, the machinations of Kaine and the return of Aftershock - and her dad, Electro!

Archie in “Magic Mayhem” – Archie tells the tale of his pal Jughead in this magical story! Things are getting very strange in the halls of Riverdale High School—or should we call it, Riverdale: The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? With the UGAJ (United Girls Against Jughead) back in action, can Archie’s crowned compadre manage to avoid having to take a date to the Fall Gala? When the usual suspects up their antics with some supernatural help, it’s going to take some wizardry to make it out alive!

"R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. Dissembled." The evil organization C.R.U.S.H. is planning to infect all of Riverdale High with the insidious Formula Z! Can Archie, The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., discover their plan in time? And why does Miss Beazley suddenly look so glamorous? It''s up to Archie and his fellow R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. agents to stop this nefarious threat!

During the Festival of the Dead, an old woman hires Sonja to find and save her son from a terrible evil. What Sonja is not told is that this terrible evil is the curse of lycanthropy... can Sonja defeat a werewolf during one of the longest and most magic-filled nights of the year, or will skill and luck finally fail her? Find out in RED SONJA: CURSE OF THE WOLF!

REGGIE AND ME is the collection of the bad boy''s first New Riverdale miniseries. Comics legend Tom DeFalco (Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Girl) and artist Sandy Jarrell (Black Canary) shine the spotlight on Reggie Mantle and his best friend -- a devoted Dachshund named Vader. There is no one more loved, revered, admired and adored in Riverdale than... Reggie Mantle? Well, at least Reggie doesn''t think there''s anyone as loved and admired as himself. And his best friend can back that idea up--his best friend, of course, being his dog, Vader. The unstoppable duo is known around town for pulling the funniest pranks, getting the hottest dates and throwing the best parties. And if anyone even dares to compete with them, there is going to be hell to pay. Come take a look at the life of your hero, the handsome, hilarious Reggie Mantle.

Collects Journey Into Mystery Annual #1, Thor (1966) #126, #221, #356 & #437, Thor Annual #5, Thor: Blood Oath #3-4, Incredible Hercules #136 And Material From Thor #400. Greatest friends or greatest rivals? Asgard or Olympus? Hammer or mace? God of Thunder or Prince of Power? When two half-human gods such as Thor and Hercules meet up, they come to blows as often as they join forces against threats such as Pluto and Ares! No matter the world, no matter the stakes, no matter the property destruction, see these two demigods seek to prove who is the strongest-even when they switch costumes! Women and mead not provided

Collects Spectacular Spider-Girl (2010) #1-4, Spider-Girl: The End and material from Web of Spider-Man (2009) #5-7. SPIDER-GIRL''S BACK-AND SHE''S BROUGHT THE PUNISHER WITH HER! As a gang war threatens to tear her world apart and her clone, the Venom-like hybrid April Parker adopts a deadly new identity, MayDay Parker''s share of the old Parker luck gets cranked up to eleven when Frank Castle comes out of retirement! Meanwhile the daughter of Captain America is back on the streets of the MC2 Universe - in a world racked with crime and despair, can even AMERICAN DREAM keep hope alive? And in The End, the fate of the Parker family hangs in the balance -- as does an entire universe - when May finally squares off against April!

Collects Silver Surfer (1987) #123-138, #-1 And Annual u009297. A new beginning! The Silver Surfer is back on Earth, but the world heu0092s returned to is not the same one he left. The Fantastic Four and Avengers have fallen to Onslaught u0097 and with the Surfer cut off from his memories and emotions, can he even grieve for them? Perhaps he can with the aid of the first Earth woman who taught him compassion: blind sculptor Alicia Masters! A brutal battle against the rampaging Hulk leads to an eye-opening encounter with Doctor Strange u0097 but as Alicia and the Surfer begin a journey through time and space, mind and soul, can the Surfer cope with the return of a longforgotten foe and a startling revelation about his home planet, Zenn-La? Or will the demonic Mephisto finally claim his silver soul? Guest-starring Spider-Man, Daredevil and Aliciau0092s father, the villainous Puppet Master!

Revision of the Nov. 1998 issue of Spider-Girl.

"The Lost Land" Part 1. What is the secret of San Mantana? In the "Lost Land," the gang heads south of the equator for an archeological expedition. On a routine hike, the gang discovers dinosaur bones that are only a few months old! And then discover dinosaur bones... on a hungry live dinosaur!

Seven heroes from the 31st century have traveled back to the present day. Their mission: Save their future from annihilation. But when the future tech they brought with them fails, they find themselves trapped in a nightmarish world that, for them,is the ultimate struggle to survive! Rose Wilson and the Ravagers of N.O.W.H.E.R.E. have set their sights on the Legionnaires and intend to rid the world and future of them. This crossover tale includes appearances by Superboy and the Teen Titans. Also in this volume, the Legionnaires must face Metamerican, a new villain, and his army of Metamarines which are bent on eliminating the Legionnaires in the present so they may never protect Earth in the future.