Most Popular Books by Tom Defalco

Collects Thor (1966) #419-436 and Annual #15. If death be his destiny! When the High Evolutionary plans a new race of immortals in the Black Galaxy, Hercules and the Celestials play a part in a spacefaring saga with major implications for Thor u0097 and his new mortal host, Eric Masterson! Thor will experience flame, frost and fury courtesy of Surtur and Ymir u0097 but will a new god take charge of Asgard? On Earth, Code Blue serves and protects New York from superhuman dangers like the Wrecking Crew u0097 but things get out of hand when Thor and Excalibur take on the unstoppable Juggernaut! And when Loki crosses the line, Thor commits an unspeakable act u0097 and the consequences leave Eric Masterson in charge! Can Eric fill the Thunder Godu0092s shoes, or will his first outing as a solo hero be his last?

Collects Avengers (1963) #195-196, 223; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #103, 146; Thing (1983) 26; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #308; Iron Man (1968) #254; Daredevil (1964) #292-293; Deadpool (1997) #2; Hawkeye: Earth’s Mightiest Marksman (1998) #1; Avengers (1998) #26; Captain America (1998) #44; material from Captain America Annual (1971) #11. He’s the skull-faced villain who can copy any action he sees — whether it’s Spider-Man’s agility, Daredevil’s fighting moves or Captain America’s skills with a shield! That makes Taskmaster more than a match for anyone — even the Avengers! And to make matters worse, Taskmaster runs a training school for villainous henchmen! With the sweetest moves around and an army of thugs eager for extra credit, watch as Taskmaster clashes with a who’s who of the Marvel Universe — including Spidey, Cap, Daredevil, Iron Man, Falcon, Hawkeye, Ant-Man, the Thing and Deadpool! Can any of them take him to task?

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

The Culling'' part 1! The Teen Titans take on the Legion Lost one mile beneath the Antarctic in the chamber of horrors known as the Crucible! Continued in SUPERBOY #9.

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?

Collects All Select Comics #1, All Winners Comics #1, Usa Comics #1 Marvel Mystery Comics #1, Captain America Comics #1, Mystic Comics #1, Young Allies Comics #1, Miss America Comics #1, Sub-Mariner Comics #1, Human Torch Comics #1 And Daring Mystery Comics #1. Presenting 11 celebratory specials commemorating 70 years of Marvel! Watch a scrawny kid from Brooklyn named Steve Rogers show the world that you don''t need a super-soldier serum to be a hero. And it''s the year 1940, and thanks to policewoman Betty Dean, the young Namor the Sub-Mariner has momentarily halted his jihad against the surface world. Find out if the Human Torch can learn to tap into the human side of the Torch, or must he sacrifice himself to save the people he has sworn to protect? All this plus much, much more! Collecting all the 70th anniversary specials!

When average pig Peter Porker gets the powers of a spider, he must balance his superhero life with his job at the Daily Beagle or J. Jonah Jackal will have his hide! Featuring such threats as Ducktor Doom, Captain Reno, Nagneto the Magnetic Horse and the Breaded Boremamuu!

"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!

As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics—The New 52 event, this second volume of Superboy ties directly into the New York Times best seller TEEN TITANS storyline "The Culling" featuring the Teen Titans and the Legion of Super-Heroes! When the organization known as N.O.W.H.E.R.E. captures Superboy, the Teen Titans, and the Legion of Super-Heroes and pits the young heroes against each other to weed out the weak, it will take everything Superboy has to save himself and his new friends from eachother. But the ruthless Harvest won''t give up easily leading to one of the young heroes making the ultimate sacrifice for the others.

Découvrez les origines des Avengers, de Wolverine et d''Ant-Man à travers des Graphic Novels signés par les plus grands auteurs de la Maison des Idées. Peter David, Tom DeFalco, Ben Acker, Ben Blacker, Salva Espin, Andrea Di Vito et Horacio Domingues vous dévoilent les débuts de plusieurs héros majeurs de Marvel.

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?

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.

Collects Spider-Woman (1978) #1, 20; What If? (1989) #105; Silk (2015A) #2; Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows (2016) #13. The Spider-Verse is full of powerful women — and these are some of the most spectacular! Meet Jessica Drew, the original Spider-Woman! She’s determined to put a troubled past behind her — but will she become a super hero, or something else? When Peter Parker comes to Los Angeles, Spider-Woman meets Spider-Man — and she thinks he’s imitating her! Then, Cindy Moon was bitten by the same spider as Peter — and now she’s rebuilding her life as Silk! Plus: In one future, Peter and Mary Jane have a daughter named May “Mayday” Parker — and in another, a girl called Annie. And they’re both amazing! Get to know Spider-Girl and Spinneret as they battle deadly foes on their worlds!

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!

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

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!

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!

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 Sensational Spider-Man: Self-Improvement (2019) #1, Amazing Spider-Man: Going Big (2019) #1, Power Pack: Grow Up (2019) #1. In honor of Marvel''s 80th anniversary, legendary creators return to the webbed world of the Amazing Spider-Man! Decades ago, before the symbiote suit, fan Randy Schueller submitted an idea about Spider-Man donning a black costume. The story was never printed - but now, at long last, Spider-Man legends Peter David and Rick Leonardi have brought it into the light! Then iconic comic book creator Erik Larsen returns to the book he revolutionized in the 1990s - with a blockbuster story that will remind you why! And Spider-Man giants Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Gerry Conway and Mark Bagley spin killer stories that will keep you guessing! Plus: Power Pack drops by, with an all-new story by original creators Louise Simonson and June Brigman! But can the young heroes handle the Brood?

RITORNO A BATTLEWORLD! Durante le prime “guerre segrete” e poco dopo aver ottenuto il suo costume simbiontico, Spider-Man era andato a cercare uno snack. Questa è la storia mai raccontata di cosa gli accadde realmente! Una misteriosa forza lo ha infatti trasportato in nuovi mondi pericolosi e lo ha messo contro delle nostre vecchie conoscenze. Alle prese con l’Uomo Assorbente, Hobgoblin ed Electro, Spidey potrà fare affidamento sull’improvvisa apparizione di alleati come la Torcia Umana, Falcon e Daredevil... almeno fino all’arrivo di Zemo! Ma chi sta architettando queste nuove, impreviste battaglie e a quale scopo? A quarant’anni esatti dalla maxiserie Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, Tom DeFalco e Pat Olliffe ci riportano sull’enigmatico Battleworld con un’avventura inedita e inattesa che potrebbe essere il prologo a nuove avventure e nuove minacce! [CONTIENE MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS – BATTLEWORLD (2023) 1-4]

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 MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #75-82 and ANNUAL #5-6.

Collects Avengers (1963) #178-188, Annual (1967) #8-9, Marvel Premiere (1972) #49 and material from Marvel Tales (1966) #100. Avengers Mansion is running out of room, so the old order changeth! Government agent Henry Peter Gyrich is kicking out all but seven Avengers. Despite their protests, the team wonu0092t have time to argue u0097 because a mysterious man from Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witchu0092s past has emerged, kicking off an adventure that leads the Avengers to Wundagore Mountain and reveals the answer to one of Marvelu0092s oldest mysteries! But first, the Absorbing Man shows up for a good olu0092 fashioned knuckle-crunching battle! Also featuring a trip to the Inhumansu0092 Great Refuge, an all-new Doctor Spectrum in a story illustrated by George Pérez, solo Beast and Falcon adventures and the massive mountain-menace Monolith! Brought to you by Avengers greats David Michelinie and John Byrne!

Collects Spider-Girl #0 and material from Amazing Spider-Man Family #1-8 & Web Of Spider-Man #1-4. Swinging into her own collection of amazing stories, it''s the Spectacular Spider-Girl! Watch as the Amazing Spider-Girl team of Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema show us life before MayDay became Spider-Girl with Mr. and Mrs. Spider-Man! Next, who is GWEN REILLY? Learn the shocking answer to this question and see how the entire Spider-Man family must deal with its repercussions. Plus, read the story that started it all with Spider-Girl #0!

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!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #430-431, Peter Parker: Spider-Man (1999) #13, Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man (1999) #13-14, Venom vs. Carnage (2004) #1-4, Toxin (2005) #1-6, X-Men/Spider-Man (2008) #3, What If? (1989) #108. Carnage goes cosmic! When the Carnage symbiote sets its sights on the Silver Surfer as a shiny new host, can Spider-Man possibly stop a lethal killer with the Power Cosmic?! Cletus Kasady''s wild story continues in the Negative Zone, where waits Blastaar the Living Bomb-Burst! But it won''t be long before Carnage is venting his "daddy issues" on none other than Venom - with his own offspring, Toxin, caught between them! Will the newest symbiote on the block be the most terrifying yet? Or could Toxin be a force for good? Plus: Spidey and the X-Men face an unholy alliance between Carnage and Mister Sinister! And witness a world where Cosmic Carnage battled the Avengers!

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.

"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!

The Culling'' part 4, continued from LEGION LOST #9. The Teen Titans and the Legion Lost duke it out with N.O.W.H.E.R.E. and the madman known as Harvest in order to stop the slaughter of innocent children.

Graphic book. Eight adventures of the comic book superhero.