Steve Englehart Books

One of the most groundbreaking Marvel comics of all time, Master of Kung Fu - the series that captured the kung fu craze - starts here! Born to be the world's most fearsome fighter, Shang-Chi's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers the truth about his father, the villainous Fu Manchu. So begins the epic story of the Master of Kung Fu! In his quest to end the reign of his malevolent patriarch, Shang-Chi pits his deadly hands and unstoppable spirit against the incredible foes like Midnight, Tigerclaw, and even the Amazing Spider-Man. He's joined by Sir Denis Nayland Smith and - Black-Jack Tarr of the British secret service, who will stop at nothing to end the devil doctor's reign. Collecting: Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15-16, Master Of Kung Fu (1974) 17-28 & Giantsize 1-4, Giant-Size Spider-Man (1974) 2 and material from Iron Man Annual (1970) 4

Prepare to assemble for another epic Avengers Omnibus edition, brought to you this time by Steve Englehart and a host of Marvel's greatest artists! They present Earth's Mightiest Heroes in some of their most iconic adventures: the origin of Mantis, the Avengers' first conflict with Thanos and a defining Kang the Conqueror saga that spans space and time. Of course, there's plenty of personal drama opposite the action as Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch's origins are explored and two weddings bring together Marvel's heroes. New members will also join the ranks as the Beast, Hellcat and Moondragon become Avengers. This volume also features the series' letters pages as well as art and interviews from Marvel's famous fanzine F.O.O.M.! Collecting AVENGERS (1968) 120-149, GIANT-SIZE AVENGERS (1974) #1-4, CAPTAIN MARVEL (1968) #33, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #150 and material from FOOM (1973) #6-7 .

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.

The narrative follows the Silver Surfer as he becomes embroiled in the escalating conflict between the Kree and Skrulls, jeopardizing his homeworld, Zenn-La. Norrin Radd faces a critical choice to safeguard his people while uncovering a traitor within the ranks. Amidst the chaos, Death resurrects Thanos, who plans to annihilate half of the universe's population. The Surfer must navigate these challenges, potentially clashing with Drax the Destroyer and the Impossible Man, to avert a catastrophic fate.

Set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s New York, this collection showcases the groundbreaking adventures of Luke Cage, the first African-American superhero to star in his own series. The Omnibus edition features his initial encounters with iconic villains like Cottonmouth, explores his evolving relationship with Claire Temple, and introduces Bill Foster as Giant-Man. Readers will delve into the challenges of Security City and witness Cage's quest for the title of "Power Man," compiling HERO FOR HIRE #1-16 and POWER MAN #17-47 along with ANNUAL #1.

"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."

Changes in the Marvel Universe are nothing new - as seen when heroes are reborn, slain in this startling selection of seventies sagas! The search for the Celestial Madonna is on! After reviving heroes and villains to set a Legion of the Unliving against the Avengers, will Kang be divided against himself in deciding the fate of the woman who could alter the universe's destiny? Collecting: Avengers #120-140, Captain Marvel #33, Fantastic Four #150, Giant-Size Avengers #1-4

Galactus faces a dire cosmic crisis after consuming the Elders of the Universe, and only the Silver Surfer and the Fantastic Four can help him. As tensions rise, Norrin's romance with Nova falters due to Firelord's interference, and Ego the Living Planet poses a threat. The storyline intensifies with a Kree/Skrull conflict and features two notable sagas scripted by Stan Lee, including a graphic novel with Mephisto and an epic illustrated by Moebius, where the Silver Surfer must save humanity from Galactus's destructive path.

Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema take Captain America and the Falcon on a journey through the madness and machinations of Doctor Faustus! The mind-bending Doctor has captured Sharon Carter, A.K.A. Agent 13 - but little does Cap know that Faustus also has Peggy Carter, Cap's long-lost love from World War II! Then, Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. conscript Cap into the fight against the Yellow Claw. But the real menace to mankind is subtly concealed: A Secret Empire moves behind the face of American power! Their goal is to frame and discredit Captain America, replacing him with their own "patriotic" icon. And only the combined efforts of Cap, the Falcon, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the X-Men can hope to topple them! It's a shocking saga that defined Captain America for the '70s! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #160-179.

"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.