THE MOST PRIMITIVE MAN, THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON Abducted from his own time by the predatory Spider Aliens and displaced to the present day, Aric of Dacia will make war on his one-time captors and any who stand with them. Armed with a sentient suit of battle armor and savagery born in an age of war, he will become the hero this new age demands. Tyrants from beyond time and space, superpowered corporate raiders, and corrupt government power brokers... all will quake in fear where X-O Manowar dares to tread. Featuring groundbreaking work from comic-book legends Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), Bob Layton (Iron Man), Barry Windsor-Smith (Weapon X), Joe Quesada (Daredevil), Steve Englehart (Detective Comics) and many more, the complete adventures of Valiant's original armored hero begin here in the first Valiant Classic Collection of the series Graphic Policy calls "a must read"! Collecting X-O MANOWAR (1992) #0-9, and X-O DATABASE #1.
Steve Englehart Boeken
Steve Englehart wordt gevierd om zijn productieve en invloedrijke carrière in stripboeken, waar hij kernpersonages opnieuw uitvond en geprezen originele series ontwikkelde. Zijn schrijfstijl wordt gekenmerkt door een diep begrip van karakterdynamiek en een talent voor het combineren van spannende actie met doordachte thematische exploratie. Naast strips reikt Engleharts creatieve reikwijdte tot spelontwerp en literaire ondernemingen, waaronder werken voor jonge lezers. Zijn veelzijdigheid en innovatieve aanpak in diverse media verstevigen zijn status als een belangrijke verhalenverteller.







"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."
Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Alone Against Eternity
- 488bladzijden
- 18 uur lezen
"A host of top-flight creators including Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Stan Lee and Barry Windsor-Smith begin our collection of Doctor Strange at his very best! They'll take you on a trip to the dark side of the Marvel Universe and bring you before The Undying Ones, Baron Mordo, the cosmic threat of Eternity and the eldritch horror of Shuma-Gorath. Then, Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner break new boundaries of cosmic consciousness and other-dimensional adventure. Their all-time classic Sise-Neg Genesis and Silver Dagger sagas feature deliriously lush art and stories that plumb the depths of Strange's soul"--Amazon.com.
The unlikely romance between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch is one of the most famous Avengers storylines of all! Now, witness what happens when the two heroes finally get married and settle down in the suburbs! If you think they’re going to live the quiet life, think again! Wanda embraces her sorcerous heritage — but can a revelation about her family tree be believed? The Vision’s past threatens their future, as Ultron and the Grim Reaper strike! And things get even stranger when Wanda’s magic spells lead to the couple becoming…a family! That’s right, despite all odds the Scarlet Witch is pregnant — and now Wanda and Vision must prepare for the biggest responsibility of their lives!Collects: Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #4, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) #1-4, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) #1-12, West Coast Avengers (1985) #2.
Continuing the saga of Marvel's original mutant team! Hank McCoy sets off on his own, taking a research job -- but his scientific curiosity will curse him forever when an experiment gone wrong transforms him into a fanged, furry Beast! Meanwhile, the other X-Men find themselves pursued by a secret adversary that seeks to pick them off one by one. They must join forces with Captain America to save the nation and rescue their mutant comrades! Also featuring the first appearances of Wolverine and Madrox the Multiple Man, an X-Men/Avengers battle against Magneto and a host of rare covers! COLLECTING: X-Men (1963) 67-93; X-Men Annual (1970) 1-2; Amazing Adventures (1970) 11-17; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 92; Incredible Hulk (1968) 150, 161, 172, 180-182; Marvel Team-Up (1972) 4, 23; Avengers (1963) 110-111; Captain America (1968) 172-175; Defenders (1972) 15-16; Giant-Size Fantastic Four (1974) 4
"The Avengers battle the Defenders in comics' first great crossover battle royale! It's hero against hero in the sensational summer hit of 1973: Cap vs. Namor! Thor vs. Hulk!I And as an added bonus feature, rare Avengers pinups, profiles and more from the pages of the '70s fanzine F.O.O.M.!"--
Essential Fantastic Four, Vol. 7
- 560bladzijden
- 20 uur lezen
The Horsemen are coming nearer! When the world nears its end, the Fantastic Four's day has just begun! The world's greatest super-team faces enemies from the future, the past, the Earth's four corners - and the Fifth Dimension!Collects: FANTASTIC FOUR #138-159, GIANT-SIZE SUPER-STARS #1, GIANT-SIZE FANTASTIC FOUR #2-4 and AVENGERS #127.
Atlantis Attacks: The Complete Collection
- 552bladzijden
- 20 uur lezen
A coalition of Earth's greatest heroes faces an unprecedented threat from the undersea monarchs Ghaur and Llyra, who aim to summon the ancient god Set. In their sinister plan, they kidnap seven super-powered women, including She-Hulk, Storm, and the Scarlet Witch, to serve as brides for Set's serpent heads. As the Atlantean forces launch an assault on the surface world, the heroes must race against time to thwart the villains' elaborate scheme and prevent a catastrophic rise of ancient evil that could engulf the world.
The adventures of the Avengers team on the West Coast continues! The West Coast meets the Old West! Firebird finds herself in the middle of a fight between the Rangers and the Avengers -- but will she become the sixth Whacko, or will the Thing? Menaces mount -- including Master Pandemonium, Headlok, Griffin and Graviton -- while Tigra and Hellcat team up against Tiger Shark! Meanwhile, Hank Pym battles his demons -- but who will be his savior? Then, a time-warping terror leaves the West Coast Avengers trapped in the past! Hawkeye meets old friends Two-Gun Kid and Rawhide Kid, but another Western legend spells big trouble for Mockingbird! The sprawling space-time saga spreads to ancient Egypt as the Whackos travel ever further back in time -- but what role will Moon Knight play? And will the team ever find its way home? COLLECTING: West Coast Avengers (1985) 8-24, West Coast Avengers Annual (1986) 1, Avengers Annual (1967) 15
"When Kang the Conqueror arrives, the action begins. Before it's over, Kang, Rama-Tut and Immortus will have you time-twisted in two. And that's just for starters! The origin of the Vision is revealed and he and the Scarlet Witch wed. Then, the Avengers put out a call for new members. Beast, Hellcat and Moondragon join, while Captain America, Yellowjacket and the Wasp return. Each will be tested in a second war with Kang and the Squadron Sinister. It's a classic conflict that teams the Avengers with the Marvel heroes of the Old West!"--
