Most Popular Books by Tom Defalco

Action! Adventure! Spies! Zombies! Mad Doctor Doom and C.R.U.S.H. return to take over the world and there''s only one man tough enough to stop them—Archie Andrews! ...The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.! Get ready for exploxive action written by the legendary Tom DeFalco and illustrated by the talented Fernando Ruiz! Plus, for the first time, a long-lost story that introduces the world to Archie’s cousin, super-spy Andy Andrews... “The Iron Curtain Caper!”

Collects What If? (1989) #105, Spider-Girl (1998) #1-15, #1/2 and Annual u009299. What if Peter Parker and Mary Jane had a daughter? The ever-amazing answer is sheu0092d be May u0093Maydayu0094 Parker u0097 A.K.A. Spider-Girl! Spinning out of the pages of WHAT IF? into her very own universe, the teenage Mayday inherits spider-powers and dons her retired fatheru0092s red-and-blues! Now follow her adventures from the beginning as Mayday learns about Spider-Manu0092s legacy and wrestles with whether to follow in his footsteps! Sheu0092ll face threats old and new u0097 from the Venom symbiote and Kaine to Crazy Eight and the Dragon King u0097 and meet incredible faces from the future Marvel Universe including Darkdevil, Wild Thing, the Fantastic Five and the newest roster of the mighty Avengers! Discover a friendly neighborhood hero for a new generation!

Collects What The-?! #20; Ultimate Civil War: Spider-Ham; Spider-Ham 25th Anniversary Special and Spider-Man Annual (2019) #1 - plus the Spider-Ham stories from Marvel Tales (1964) #201-212, #214-219, #223-230, #233, #236-237, #239-240 And #247; What The-?! #3, #18, #22, #24 and #26; and Spider-Verse (2015) #1. Pig out on more anthropomorphic adventures of the Spectacular Spider-Ham! Peter Porker crosses paths with Black Catfish, Crocktor Strange, the Punfisher, Ducktor Doom, Larval Zombies, Raven the Hunter, the Green Gobbler and more - as well as Howard the Duck and Forbush Man! The Infinity Wart causes cosmic chaos, but can Peter handle the power of Captain Zooniverse? And who is Spider-Ham 2099? Plus: Civil War rocks Spider-Ham in a piggy paradise filled with porcine personas from Iron Ham to Wolver-Ham! And when J. Jonah Jackal and Mary Crane are kidnapped, Spider-Ham battles Doctor Octopussycat and the Swinester Six!

Deep inside a lab run by an organization known as N.O.W.H.E.R.E., a living weapon was being developed from the DNA of the Kryptonian visitor Superman.á Spliced with human DNA, this clone of Superman seemed to be a failed experiment, until it escapedand became known as Superboy.As Superman attempts to help Superboy understand and control his powers, they are set upon by another Kryptonian refugee by the name of H''el.á H''el is determined to resurrect his home planet by any means necessary andthat includes the destruction of Earth. Collects Superboy #13-19 and Superboy Annual #1.

Collects Speedball #1-10 And material from Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22, Marvel Age Annual #4, Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #14 And #56 And Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) #1-2 And #5-6. Few creators have left their mark like the inimitable Steve Ditko. His unmistakable creative vision brought the world the Amazing Spider-Man, Doctor Strange u0097 and, in 1988, Speedball! Together with writers Roger Stern, Tom DeFalco and Jo Duffy, Ditko crafted the adventures of Robbie Baldwin, a high school student with strange other-dimensional powers that create an energetic kinetic field, transforming him into Speedball! In the classic Ditko style, Baldwinu0092s life is complicated u0097 his father is a district attorney with no love for costumed vigilantes, and there is serious marital strife between Robbieu0092s parents. This complete collection brings together every Steve Ditko tale of the future New Warriors superstar for the first time!

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 Hobgoblin unmasked - but what does it mean for Spider-Man? Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz lay a trail of clues that leads to...the Hobgoblin! The heir apparent to the Goblin mantle -- and the title of #1 nemesis in Spider-Man''s life -- has been a compelling mystery since his debut. When his shocking identity is revealed, will you be able to believe it? And when the cosmic Beyonder returns, Peter Parker and the Puma will pair to face him with Mephisto waiting in the wings. Spidey''s exploits will also bring him back to his early days and Crusher Hogan, the pro wrestler he grappled with way back in AMAZING FANTASY #15. And topping off this Masterworks volume is the stunning painted art and color of Bernie Wrightson in the Spider-Man graphic novel Hooky! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 271-278, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 111, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 22, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 27

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #347-361 And Annual #24 And Material From Marvel Holiday Special #1. The Fantastic Four, like never before! With Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny out of commission, a new FF comes together: Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider and the Hulk! But what monstrous threat could bring these heroes together? And how are the Mole Man and the Skrulls involved? Maybe the real FF can help figure all that out! Then, the one, true Doom returns u0097 and a time-jumping battle for the ages with Mister Fantastic ensues! Did we say time? Uh-oh, better hope nobody tells the Time Variance Authority! The Thing battles the Wrecker before a fantastic new era begins u0097 and a stunning revelation rocks the marriage of Johnny Storm and Alicia Masters! Plus: The New Warriors, the Guardians of the Galaxy and a Miracle on Yancy Street!

"The Lost Land" Part 2. The gang''s "Lost Land" adventure continues, but can they survive some dinosaur danger? Watch as Archie and Co. cross paths with a myriad assortment of creatures that shouldn''t even be around anymore! From the all-star team of writer Tom DeFalco (Thor) and artist Fernando Ruiz!

"The Silver Surfer must rescue Nova from the demon Mephisto, who has made her fall in love with the planet-devouring demigod Galactus." --Amazon.com.

Deep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single, beautifully illustrated volume. Created in full collaboration with Marvel, this fan-favorite title, last published in 2017, now covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company''s first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is today. Packed with artwork from the original comics, this chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists who developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV. Explore the pages of this magnificent Marvel book to discover: - Timeless art from the original comic books on every page that brings the text vividly to life. - Easy to navigate, chronological presentation of key events, plus an extensive index. - Written by leading Marvel historians: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Matthew K. Manning, and Stephen (Win) Wiacek. This latest edition to DK''s best-selling encyclopedic Marvel publications offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of information about the company and its vast creations, bringing the Marvel story fully up-to-date with information on all the company''s achievements. The format is accessible and easy-to-navigate, showcasing chronological presentations of Marvel milestones alongside real-life events, as well as an extensive index. A must-have volume for all Marvel fans from age 12 to adult, whether for readers interested in popular culture and comic books, or fans of Marvel comics and movies seeking to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the company''s history, impact, trends, and huge output.

Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #295-310 And Annual #22, Web Of Spider-Man (1985) #33 And Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #133. Meet Spider-Manu0092s deadliest foe! The web-slinger may survive a mind-bending glimpse at life in the Mad Dog Ward, a run-in with Doctor Octopus and a Chance encounter. But the lives of Peter Parker and new bride Mary Jane will be turned upside down when his former symbiotic costume and disgraced reporter Eddie Brock combine their mutual hatred of Spider-Man to become Venom! In time for adventures with Silver Sable and Sandman, Spidey returns to the olu0092 red-and-blues u0097 but nobody ever drew them like Todd McFarlane! The cunning Fox and the calculating Chameleon await. Styx and Stone will break some bones, and Killer Shrike can hurt you, too. But who kidnaps MJ? Plus: The heroic debut of Speedball!

Collects Marvel Fanfare #29, Amazing Spider-Man #278, US Agent #1-4 and material from Captain America #318-320 And #358-362. Second-rate criminals are being targeted by a mysterious mass murderer called the Scourge! Multiple villains have been gunned down in front of the Thing, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America and others, and no one seems to know what''s happening or why! Captain America and USAgent dig deep into the roots of the Scourge mystery, finding clues and secrets that tie back to one of Marvel''s oldest and finest heroes from World War II! See the entire Scourge epic play out here!

Collects X-Men (1963) #130-131, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #203, Dazzler (1981) #1-13. Celebrating the women of Marvel, we present the debut of the one and only Dazzler! Leaping from the pages of X-MEN and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, Alison Blaire, A.K.A. Dazzler, debuted in her own series — one of the direct market’s first exclusive offerings — and put audiences on their feet. Equal parts pop star and super hero, Dazzler broke new ground and faced some of the Marvel Universe’s greatest powers, from the Hulk to Doctor Doom and Galactus — all while fighting against a wave of anti-mutant hysteria! And as if that’s not enough, Dazzler also pits her sound-based powers against Klaw, finds herself fighting for her life in prison and contends with every creep in the record business.

Collects Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #75-82, Marvel Two-in-One Annual (1976) #5-6. The ever-lovin'' blue-eyed Thing is back between hardcovers in the Marvel Masterworks! We begin with two double-sized extravaganzas - one featuring an all-out brawl between the Thing, the Hulk, the Stranger and Pluto; and another co-starring the Avengers that pulls Benjy into a Negative Zone battle against Blastaar, Annihilus and the power of the Super-Adaptoid! Then, a day at the big top leads to three rings of the Circus of Crime! Other exploits include a trip to Man-Thing''s swamp, the return of the Atlas Era monster Xemnu, a rubber-burning race with Ghost Rider, the debut of the American Eagle and the disfiguring horror of Virus X! You''ll never have more fun with a six-foot, quarter-ton walking pile of rocks as you will in this volume, brought to you by Tom DeFalco and Ron Wilson!

Collecting Amazing Spider-Man Annual #20, Machine Man (1984) #1-4, Deathu0092s Head #10, Iron Man 2020 #1, Astonishing Tales: Iron Man 2020 #1-6 And Material From What If? (1989) #53. The armor is familiar, but the man inside isnu0092t who youu0092d expect! Heu0092s Arno Stark, the cold and hard-hitting Iron Man of the future u0097 and Tony Starku0092s descendant has quite a legacy to live up to. Catch all the futuristic action as Arno battles Spider-Man and Blizzard in a time-traveling adventure to stop a nuclear terrorist; faces Machine Man at the behest of Tonyu0092s old foe Sunset Bain; and clashes with the original Deathu0092s Head, industrial saboteur Marcus Wellington and the high-flying Commodore Q! Can Arno overcome his foes u0097 and himself u0097 to become the hero heu0092s modeled himself after?

CollectsÿSpider-Man And His Amazing Friends #1, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #193, Firestar (1986) #1-4, Spider-Man Family. Follow Firestar''s flight from animated Amazing Friend to Marvel Universe mutant mainstay! First, meet Angelica Jones in an adaptation of her classic cartoon debut alongside best buds Spider-Man and Iceman, then get her full story as she blazes her way into the world of the X-Men. But if Emma Frost has her way, Angel will grow into one of the team''s deadliest foes! Is Firestar fated to be one of the White Queen''s Hellions, or can she force her freedom and forge her own heroic destiny? Spider-Man and Iceman better hope it''s the latter by the time the three enjoy a bona fide in-continuity team-up.

Collecting Adventures Of Cyclops And Phoenix #1-4, Further Adventures Of Cyclops And Phoenix #1-4 And Material From Marvel Valentine Special. Join Scott Summers and Jean Grey on a pair of wild adventures in time! First, the newly married couple faces a honeymoon like no other when theyu0092re pulled 2,000 years into the future! There, Cyclops and Phoenix must raise Scottu0092s son, Nathan, in the shadow of Apocalypse! Can this post-nuclear family overthrow the ancient tyrant and his sadistic protege, the boy called Stryfe? Witness the story that sets Nathan on the path to becoming Cable! Then, Cyclops and Phoenix are thrown back in time to Victorian England to witness the rise of another mutant menace! Meet scientist Nathaniel Essex, and learn for the first time how his obsession with evolution and his own encounter with Apocalypse transform him into Mister Sinister!

Revision of the Feb. 1999 issue of Spider-Girl.

Collects Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 1-7, Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1, Fantastic Four Annual #24, Thor Annual #16 and Silver Surfer Annual #4. Thrill to the exploits of the greatest heroes of the 31st century, the original Guardians of the Galaxy! Join telekinetic Vance Astro, alien archer Yondu, flame-haired Mercurian Nikki, superstrong Jovian Charlie-27, crystalline Plutonian Martinex, the mysterious Starhawk and his wife Aleta as they undertake a quest to find the long-lost shield of Captain America - a mission that pits them against Iron Man''s twisted legacy, the marauding alien cyborgs called the Stark, as well as the intergalactic thieves known as Force! Plus, the Guardians confront the devil''s daughter, Malevolence - and battle across time alongside the Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange and the 26th century''s Thor, Dargo Ktor, against the mad god known as Korvac!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #271-278, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #111, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) #22, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #27. Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz lay a trail of clues that leads to…the Hobgoblin! The heir apparent to the Goblin mantle - and the title of #1 nemesis in Spider-Man''s life - has been a compelling mystery since his debut. But when his shocking identity is revealed, will you be able to believe it? Then, when the cosmic Beyonder returns, Peter Parker and the Puma must pair to face him…with Mephisto waiting in the wings! Plus: Spidey revisits his early days when he encounters Crusher Hogan, the wrestler he grappled with way back in AMAZING FANTASY #15! And topping off this Masterworks volume is the stunning painted art of Bernie Wrightson in the Spider-Man graphic novel HOOKY!

Enter the world of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Ever since he was bitten by a radioactive spider and transformed into the amazing Spider-Man Peter Parker has been astounding comic-book fans with his breathtaking acrobatics as well as his batles against a host of villians such as the Green Goblin Doctor Octopus the Rhino and Venom. Spider-Man: The Ultimate Guide brings you everything you ever wanted to know about the wall-crawler including the thrilling events and personalities that have shaped the life of one of the world''s best-known comic-book characters. Spider-Man and all related Marvel characters(tm) and © 2001 Marvel Characters Inc. All Rights Reserved. Spider-Man is one of the most easily recognizable comic book characters in the world today and the Spider-Man comics are some of the most popular titles within this highly competitive market. Having been published for nearly 40 years, Spider-Man has a loyal and fanatical following. The release of a major feature film in May 2002 will trigger an enormous level of interest in Spider-Man and related licensed products. The book will feature never-before-seen artworks which Marvel have speciallycommissioned for this title. The book features a foreword by Stan Lee, one of the founders of Marvel Comics and regarded by many as the father figure of modern comics.

Collects Avengers (1963) #345-347, Avengers West Coast #80-82, Quasar #32-34, Wonder Man (1991) #7-9, Iron Man (1968) #278-279, Thor (1966) #445-446, Captain America (1968) #401 and material from Captain America (1968) #398-400. The Kree/Shiu0092ar War! When two of the galaxyu0092s most ancient and powerful races clash, itu0092s up to Earthu0092s Mightiest Heroes to play cosmic peacekeeper! With Earth in the crossfire, the Avengers are drawn into the conflict u0097 and end up as alien invaders on war-torn worlds of wonder! Assemblers East and West are embroiled in an epic too big for even two Avengers titles u0097 one that will shake the team to its very foundations! Super heroes from three galaxies clash in a war filled with incredible action u0097 including Thor vs. Gladiator of the Shiu0092ar Imperial Guard u0097 and the Avengers will face repercussions that will haunt them for years!

Collects Solo Avengers (1987) #1-20, Avengers Spotlight (1989) #21. The true origin of Hawkeye! Everybody knows that young Clint Barton joined a traveling carnival, where the Swordsman took him under his wing. But why did the legendary blade-wielder teach Clint archery? That''s where Trick Shot comes in - the one man Hawkeye hoped he would never see again! But now he''s back, and he''s issued a death challenge to his one-time protégé! Meanwhile, Hawkeye gets hired by Silver Sable and goes up against some of the Marvel Universe''s deadliest villains: the Red Skull, Doctor Octopus, the Abomination and…the Orb?! But Clint''s marital difficulties with Mockingbird aren''t helped when his old girlfriend the Black Widow calls for his aid! Plus: The solo spotlight turns to Clint''s fellow Avengers - including Moon Knight, the Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, the Black Panther and Namor!

Decades from now, Superman is still the greatest hero of Metropolis, the impervious Man of Steel and a member of the Justice League…but nothing else is the same. Most of the people and places that Clark Kent loved are gone, and as the Metropolis Police Department rolls out a new squad of nanotech-powered Super Cops, it begins to look like Superman might not even be needed anymore. For the first time ever, the Man of Tomorrow feels like a relic of the past.But another vestige of Metropolis’ history is about to come back. Lex Luthor is long dead, but even the grave can’t contain his hatred for Superman. Before his death, Lex hatched a plan to finally accomplish what he couldn’t in life: the destruction of the Man of Steel. And if all the Earth should be destroyed in the process, it hardly matters.Can Superman defeat Luthor one last time? It will take all of his strength and resources…as well as the help of one very old friend.The digital-first series from writer J.T. Krul (CAPTON ATOM) and Howard Porter (JLA) is collected in SUPERMAN BEYOND, as the Man of Tomorrow takes flight into the future!Collects digital chapters 1-10 and SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #4.

A definitive look at the X-Men in comics including interviews with original co-creator Stan Lee, fan-favourite Chris Claremont, superstar artists Chris Bachalo and Alan Davis, and recent writer Grant Morrison.

Examines the life of Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spider-Man, profiling his origin, friends and family, enemies, and various incarnations from the time of his creation to the present.

The greatest creators in comics discuss the impact and importance of Spider-Man, and talk about how they have brought the web-slinger to life on the page over four decades. Illustrated with original script pages and all stages of artwork from sketchbook to finished page, this is pure heaven for every Spidey fan! This groundbreaking book features revealing interviews with Spider-Man''s writers and artists throughout the strip''s history, from original creator Stan Lee to current writer Brian Michael Bendis, from key artist John Romita to fan-favourite Todd McFarlane, and many other lively personalities behind the wall-crawling wonder. Instructional, fascinating and humorous, this book has something for comics fans, wannabe artists and hardened professionals alike.