Walter Simonson's iconic run on Thor redefines the character and is celebrated as one of the greatest in comic book history. The series showcases Simonson's unique storytelling and artistic style, bringing new depth and excitement to Thor's adventures. His innovative approach revitalizes classic characters and introduces memorable new ones, making this a landmark series for both fans and newcomers to the Thor saga.
Walter Simonson's iconic run on Thor features a collection of epic tales, fully remastered and beautifully recolored. Key storylines include the Casket of Ancient Winters, Odin's death, and the origins of Asgard. The collection showcases memorable moments such as Thor transforming into a frog and Balder the Brave's solo battles. It introduces a host of formidable foes, including Loki, Hela, and Surtur, while also featuring guest appearances from characters like Beta Ray Bill and the Avengers. This compilation spans issues from Thor (1966) and Balder the Brave.
The definitive biography of one of the most prolific creators in the history of American comics! From a start in 1947 at the Simon & Kirby shop, he co-created the legendary Western strip American Eagle with Will Elder, and became an EC Comics mainstay, working with Harvey Kurtzman on Mad and Two-Fisted Tales. In addition to a 40+ year association with Cracked magazine, his pivotal Marvel Comics work included an extended run inking Herb Trimpe on The Hulk, and teaming with sister Marie Severin to create the classic comics version of King Kull. Throughout his storied career, he freelanced for every major publisher, and remained a workhorse up till his final Dark Horse mini-series at age 90. Included in this volume is a special "American Eagle" section, an eye-popping art gallery, and extensive personal photos and artifacts (including WWII "Victory Mail" cartoons and handmade greeting cards for his family). Also featured are commentary from over 25 peers gathered just for this book, including Neal Adams, Richard Corben, John Byrne, Russ Heath, Walter Simonson, and many others. Written by Greg Biga and multiple Eisner Award-winner Jon B. Cooke, with an introduction by Howard Chaykin, Foreword by Mort Todd, and Afterword by Chuck Dixon, this profusely illustrated book celebrates the centennial of the two-fisted artist's birth!
Author Stephan Friedt shares the story of the meteoric rise of the Schanes brothers' California-based imprint Pacific Comics, which published such legends as Jack Kirby, Sergio Aragonés, Steve Ditko, Neal Adams, Mike Grell, Bernie Wrightson, and Dave Stevens. From its groundbreaking 1981 arrival in the fledgling direct sales market, to a catastrophic, precipitous fall after only four years, The Pacific Comics Companion reveals the inside saga, as told to Friedt by Bill and Steve Schanes, David Scroggy, and many of the creators themselves. It also focuses on the titles and the amazing array of characters they introduced to an unsuspecting world, including The Rocketeer, Captain Victory, Ms. Mystic, Groo the Wanderer, Starslayer, and many more. Written with the editorial assist of Eisner Award-winning historian Jon B. Cooke, this retrospective is the most comprehensive study of an essential publisher in the development of the creator's rights movement. Main cover illustration by Dave Stevens.
Bow before the majesty of Doctor Doom! The greatest villain of all is celebrated in a tome of tyranny six decades in the making! Featuring the Latverian ruler’s first battle with the accursed Reed Richards and his Fantastic Four — and their most epic clashes since! Plus: Doom’s unforgettable encounters with Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men and the Avengers! A trip to hell with Doctor Strange! The power of the Beyonder! Victor von Doom’s incredible life story contained in the Books of Doom! And more tales of the Lord of Latveria!Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #5-6, 39-40, 246-247, 258-260, 350, 352; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #5; Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #20; Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #1-2; Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #13-14; Champions (1975) #16; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #14; Uncanny X-Men (1981) #145-147; Iron Man (1968) #149-150; Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #10-12; Marvel Graphic Novel: Emperor Doom (1987); Marvel Graphic Novel: Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom — Triumph and Torment (1989); Fantastic Four (1998) #67-70, 500; Fantastic Four Special (2005) #1; Books of Doom (2005) #1-6; material from Fantastic Four (1961) #236, 358; Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #2; Astonishing Tales (1970) #1-3, 6-8; Marvel Double Shot (2003) #2.
Collect the seven complete issues of Simonson's Transcendent run on The Mighty Thor, including the groundbreaking first story arc that introduced Beta Ray Bill. Each page has been scanned from the original art in Walter Simonson's personal archives, insuring that these complete stories are presented as closely as possible to the actual hand-drawn artwork. While appearing to be in black and white, these pages have been meticulously scanned in color so all the subtle nuances of the art are clearly visible, from blue pencil notations, gradients in the ink, plus more--all those wonderful things that make original art unique. This is the best of both worlds--an art book that is also a thrilling comic book!
"The cult-favorite Manhunter epic from the 1970s is collected for the first time in a Deluxe Edition hardcover! In 1973, revered comics writer Archie Goodwin teamed with rising star artist Walter Simonson for a short feature in Detective Comics called Manhunter. Conceived as a colorful contrast to the dark lead stories starring Batman, Manhunter was adventurer Paul Kirk, who criss-crossed the globe in an espionage caper, with the mysterious Council that trained him in pursuit. The story culminated in a team-up with Batman, during which Manhunter was killed in action. This brief but fast-paced epic won two Shazam! Awards, the 1970s equivalent of today's Eisner Awards."--
Continuing the 4-book series collecting the work of Jack Kirby! DC collects four series -- THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE, MISTER MIRACLE and SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN -- in chronological order as they originally appeared. These comics spanned galaxies, from the streets of Metropolis to the far-flung worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, as cosmicpowered heroes and villains struggled for supremacy.In this second volume, collecting NEW GODS #4-6 ,FOREVER PEOPLE #4-6, JIMMY OLSEN #141-145 and MISTER MIRACLE #4-6 , the evil Darkseid's schemes continue to unfold while the New Gods, Forever People, Mr. Miracle and other heroes battle his many minions!
In cooperation with DC Comics, TwoMorrows compiles a tempestuous trio of never-seen 1970s Kirby projects! These are the final complete, unpublished Jack Kirby stories in existence, presented here for the first time! Included are: Two unused Dingbats of Danger Street tales (Kirby’s final Kid Gang group, inked by Mike Royer and D. Bruce Berry, and newly colored for this book)! True-Life Divorce, the abandoned newsstand magazine that was too hot for its time (reproduced from Jack’s pencil art—and as a bonus, we’ve commissioned Mike Royer to ink one of the stories)! And Soul Love, the unseen ’70s romance book so funky, even a jive turkey will dig the unretouched inks by Vince Colletta and Tony DeZuniga. PLUS: There’s Kirby historian John Morrow’s in-depth examination of why these projects got left back, concept art and uninked pencils from Dingbats, and a Foreword and Afterword by ’70s Kirby assistants Mark Evanier and Steve Sherman!
A thrilling time-travel adventure unfolds as the Fantastic Four confront a series of crises, battling iconic villains like Galactus, Kang, and Nebula. The narrative explores personal challenges faced by Sharon Ventura and the Human Torch while they navigate a parallel Earth filled with cyborg dictators and dinosaurs. The tension escalates with the arrival of adult Franklin Richards from a dystopian future, pursued by Hound-master Ahab. This collection features key issues and annuals, alongside appearances from the Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Man, and Death's Head.
