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.
Based on the screenplay by Dan O'Bannon. The crew of the spaceship Nostromo wake from cryogenic sleep to distress signals from an unknown planet. One is attacked when they investigate a derelict alien craft. Safely on their way back to Sol, none foresee the real horror about to begin.
Ragnarök, the doom of the gods, has finally occurred. But the long-held belief that evil would be destroyed along with the gods in that final conflagration proved false. Only the gods died. The Nine Worlds collapsed and became the Dusk Lands, a vast twilight realm inhabited by men, trolls, demons, and shattered kingdoms, under the tyranny of the Great Enemies. After hundreds of years, a single god emerged into the post-Ragnarök world, Thor, the God of Thunder. But Angantyr, the Lord of the Dead, has discovered his reappearance, and unleashes his draugar, the undead walkers, against the Thunder God, seeking to destroy the last vestige of the former worlds, and the only hope for the present one.
He is the brave and noble champion of New Genesis, adopted by its benevolent Highfather and raised as his own son. Yet within him also boils the rage and power of his true father--the tyrannical ruler of Apokolips, Darkseid!
The X-Men are reunited with Professor X, who asks them to help overthrow the Shi'ar tyrant Deathbird ... but all is not as it seems, and the X-Men must deduce the truth before it's too late! Meanwhile, sparks fly as Rogue and Magneto team up to save the Savage Land! Then, the X-Men and X-Factor unite to battle the Shadow King ... but the price of their victory is more than Professor X can stand! And as a new team rises from the ashes of the old, Magneto draws a dangerous line in the sand to protect his fellow mutants - leading to a truly explosive finale, and the end of an era! COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1963) 273-280, X-Men Annual (1970) 15, X-Factor (1986) 69-70, X-Men (1991) 1-3; material from X-Factor Annual 6, New Mutants Annual 7
Comics legend Walter Simonson's epic tale of divine intrigue in the twilight of the Norse gods continues!In the end, the gods gathered together and met their foes on the Battle Plain of Vigrid. There, so the stories say, the gods and their Great Enemies slaughtered each other, the stars fell from the sky, Midgard itself sank into the all encompassing ocean, and the Nine Worlds were destroyed.But not all the old stories are true. Thor survived as did most of the Enemies while the gods went down to defeat and the Nine Worlds became one vast land of desolation. Now, in his search for revenge, the last god standing hears the voice of one long dead and it sets him on a new course. The path he must tread will lead down into Helheim, the realm of Death, where he will encounter a host of threats--a mine of slaves charged with unearthing ore to forge god-killing swords, monstrous wolves who would tear him to shreds in their rage, and the numberless hosts of Helheim itself. For Thor seeks the hidden fate of Hel, Queen of the Dead, one of the architects of Ragnarök, and Loki's daughter! And, behind everything, he will discover a secret that threatens the balance of all existence.Walter Simonson, legendary creator of Star Slammers , Manhunter and the Alien film adaptation (with Archie Goodwin), and the definitive version (after Stan and Jack) of Marvel's Thor, presents the next thrilling chapter of his own post-Ragnarök Thor saga!
When two men claim a single throne, can a Kingdom be saved? The warrior Lo'Gosh shares both the face and memories of Varian Wrynn--but clearly only one man can wear the crown. With the help of old friends Broll and Valeera, and new allies like Thargas Anvilmar, Lo'Gosh is determined to wrest control from the hands of this impostor. But is Varian really his enemy? Walter Simonson, Jon Buran and Mike Bowden discover the truth in WORLD OF WARCRAFT Book Two.
Walt Simonson’s stunning, unmistakable art and storytelling are on full display here in his groundbreaking work ORION. Expanding the beloved universe originally created by Jack Kirby, Simonson’s sprawling storylines and dynamic artwork elevate his titular hero, as well as the rest of the Fourth World’s indispensible characters, to incredible new heights. Collected here for the first time are all twenty-five issues of Walter Simonson’s ORION, as well as never-before reprinted short stories, pinups and sketch material. Collects ORION #1-25, SHOWCASE ’94 #1, DCU HOLIDAY BASH #1, JACK KIRBY’S FOURTH WORLD #9-11, 13, NEW GODS SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS #1, SECRET ORIGINS OF SUPER-VILLAINS 80-PAGE GIANT #1, LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE 80-PAGE GIANT #2, TALES OF THE NEW GODS, COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #24, NEW GODS #12-15, MISTER MIRACLE #6, JACK KIRBY’S FOURTH WORLD #1-20, THE ART OF WALTER SIMONSON, WHO’S WHO IN THE DC UNIVERSE #16, JACK KIRBY’S FOURTH WORLD GALLERY, LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE 3-D GALLERY #1, SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS GUIDE TO THE DC UNIVERSE #1 and JLA-Z #1.
Few people have ever left their mark on one character quite the way Walter Simonson has. His work on the Mighty Thor swept the Norse God of Thunder to heights never before seen and rarely achieved in his wake. Spanning epic tales of heroism and treachery, love and war, Simonson's work is often considered the defi nitive Thor. From the majesty and mystery of fabled Asgard to the gritty streets of New York City, Thor was never the same. That is the mark of a true visionary. This second volume continues the collection of Simonson's epic run - completely remastered from the original artwork and dynamically recolored by Steve Oliff . COLLECTING: THOR 346-355
A new team forms as Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk step in for the incapacitated Fantastic Four to face a monstrous threat involving the Mole Man and Skrulls. The original team, led by Mister Fantastic, confronts Doctor Doom in a time-traveling showdown, while The Thing battles the Wrecker. This collection also explores significant developments, including a shocking twist in Johnny Storm and Alicia Masters' relationship, alongside appearances from the New Warriors and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Ragnaroka the Twilight of the Gods in Norse mythologya the destruction of the Nine Worlds. And now, three hundred years later, the birth of vengeance.aLegendary creator Walter Simonson returns to Norse mythology with this epic tale.aCollects issues #1-6.
Few people have ever left their mark on one character quite the way Walter Simonson has. His work on The Mighty Thor swept the Norse God of Thunder to heights never before seen and rarely achieved in his wake. Spanning epic tales of heroism and treachery, love and war, Simonson's work is often considered the definitive Thor. From the majesty and mystery of fabled Asgard to the gritty streets of New York City, Thor was never the same. That is the mark of a true visionary. This first volume begins the collection of Simonson's epic run - completely remastered from the original artwork and newly colored by Steve Oliff ! COLLECTING: THOR 337-345
Few people have ever left their mark on one character quite the way Walter Simonson has. His work on the MIGHTY THOR swept the Norse God of Thunder to heights never before seen and rarely achieved in his wake. Spanning epic tales of heroism and treachery, love and war, Simonson's work is often considered the definitive Thor. From the majesty and mystery of fabled Asgard to the gritty streets of New York City, Thor was never the same. That is the mark of a true visionary. This third volume continues the collection of Simonson's epic run - completely remastered from the original artwork and dynamically recolored by Steve Oliff . COLLECTING: THOR 357-363, BALDER THE BRAVE 1-4
Few people have ever left their mark on one character quite the way Walter Simonson has. His work on the Mighty Thor swept the Norse God of Thunder to heights never before seen and rarely achieved in his wake. Spanning epic tales of heroism and treachery, love and war, Simonson's work is often considered the definitive Thor. From the majesty and mystery of fabled Asgard to the gritty streets of New York City, Thor was never the same. That is the mark of a true visionary. This fourth volume continues the collection of Simonson's epic run - completely remastered from the original artwork and dynamically recolored by Steve Oliff . COLLECTING: THOR 364-369, 371-374
In this epic tale written by comics industry legends Walter and Louise Simonson, a new Council of Tirisfal is formed following an attempt on Med'an's life. Garona and Meryl team up to take out the ogre Cho'gal while Med'an, Valeera and Maraad travel to Kharazhan to speak with the shade of Med'an's father.
A human is found unconscious on the shores of Kalimdor, with no memory of who he is or how he arrived there. Enslaved by the Orc Shaman Rehgar Earthfury, this man must fight for survival against members of both the Alliance & the Horde, striking uneasy relationships with other races in his quest to find the secrets of his past
When Bruce Banner takes his lab team to Jotunheim, it can mean only one thing, Hulk vs. Frost Giants! Thor joins the fray, but what's wrong with the God of Thunder - and why doesn't he recognize Hulk? As the Frost Giants prepare to invade Earth, not even Hulk and Thor can stand in their way - so they'll have to call in some help!
The best there is, by some of comics' greatest talents! Wolverine and Havok are drawn into a web of espionage in Russia! An old friend's death leads Logan to Nick Fury...but what is the surprising secret under the new Scorpio's mask? On the cutthroat island of Madripoor, Wolverine and Jessica Drew take on an evil cult who plans to raise an ancient demon! Wolverine battles an unexpected foe in the jungles of the Savage Land -- but when he follows a trail of tainted cocaine to Central America, can a young revolutionary help a sick and infected Logan survive against Tiger Shark? Plus, Wolverine crosses paths with Spider-Man, Hulk, Ghost Rider and more! COLLECTING: Wolverine (1988) 11-30, Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown (1988) 1-4, Wolverine/Nick Fury: The Scorpio Connection (1989) 1, Wolverine: The Jungle Adventure (1990) 1, Wolverine: Bloodlust (1990) 1, material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 38-71
Two friends. Two mutants. Two X-Men! Havok, gifted with the ability to project devastating plasma bursts - and Wolverine, a feral warrior with an uncanny healing ability, an unbreakable Adamantium skeleton and razor-sharp claws. When the two are ambushed by Russian terrorists while on leave in Mexico, they find themselves caught in a deadly web of international intrigue and betrayal! Can Alex Summers and Logan thwart a plot to bring the western world to its knees? Beautifully painted artwork combines with fast-paced prose to create a milestone among graphic albums, as Havok and Wolverine star in a landmark X-Men story like no other! COLLECTING: HAVOK & WOLVERINE: MELTDOWN 1-4
They are the World's Finest heroes, Superman and Batman, and they couldn't be more different. One is a bright, shinning beacon of hope and protector to the citizens of the sparkling city of Metropolis. The other hides in shadows and strikes fear into the evildoers that dwell in the crime-ridden Gotham City. But they have more in common than they realize. For one, they're both orphans of a sort, one who has lost not just his parents, but his world; and another who witnessed the cold-blooded murder of his partents. Now they must come together to battle two of the most feared villains - Lex Luthor and The Joker.Originally published in the mini-series WORLD'S FINEST #1-3.
In 1970, after years of unforgettable work on The Fantastic Four, The Hulk and other super-heroes, legendary comic book writer/artist Jack Kirby came to DC Comics to introduce a new set of characters: The New Gods.These heroes waged an epic cosmic battle and inspired numerous other comics creators.The best of those stories are collected in TALES OF THE NEW GODS. Darkseid, Orion, Mister Miracle and many other members of the New Gods cast star in these tales by the leading lights of todays comics scene, including Frank Miller (Sin City, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS), Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN), Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN), Jeph Loeb (BATMAN), Eddie Campbell (From Hell) and many others, who bring their own unique visions to these iconic heroes.Collects stories from Mister Miracle Special, Jack Kirby's Fourth World #2-11, and Orion #3-4, #6-8, #10, #12, #15, #18-19.
The stage is set for 2017's far-out fantasy epic, Marvel Studios' Thor: Ragnarok! Catch up on the incredible events of Thor: The Dark World and learn where major players including Odin, Loki and Thor himself stand ahead of the next blockbuster chapter in Asgardian lore! And revisit the origin of... číst celé
Ayant appris qu'il est en fait le roi de Hurlevent, Lo'Gosh part réclamer son trône avec ses compagnons d'armes, Valeera et Broll. Mais, dans le royaume de l'est, les apparences sont parfois trompeuses...
Walter Simonsons bahnbrechendes Epos über Heldentum, Liebe, Verrat und Krieg ist ein zeitloses Meisterwerk, das Maßstäbe setzte und bis heute fasziniert. Es enthält die Ausgaben Thor (1966) 337-355, 357-369, 371-382 sowie Balder the Brave (1985) 1-4.
Králičí ronin musí čelit nemrtvým, když zdánlivě neškodné, ale přesto velmi silné kouzlo přivede zrazenou armádu zpátky k životu! Proti Usagimu stojí stovky zombií, ale i zlý kouzelník! Objeví se také oblíbený bojovník s démony Sasuké... a mnoho jiných povědomých postav v několika dalších krátkých příbězích, včetně Eisnerem oceněného příběhu "Smrt lorda Hikijiho"!
Pohleďte na epické dobrodružství boha hromu rozpínající se napříč celým vesmírem! Žádný ze scenáristů, kteří kdy psali o tomto hrdinovi s kladivem, po sobě nezanechal tak působivé dědictví jako Walt Simonson. Uvnitř této knihy najdete několik prvních sešitů jeho neuvěřitelného působení v sérii Thor, během kterého v ní způsobil revoluci.
Už třetí díl komiksové série na základě neskutečně populární počítačové hry. Král Varian a jeho společníci se snaží zabránit rozštěpu mezi Hordou a Aliancí - a k tomu potřebují pomoc vůdce orků Thralla. Garona, vražedkyně, která se snaží o rozkol mezi oběma tábory, a která navíc zabila Varianova otce, je zpátky a stále pod vlivem vražedného kouzla. A do toho ještě zasahuje démonická skupina Kladivo soumraku, vedená tajemným Mistrem.
Comicsová verze slavného Spielbergova filmu. Na jednom z ostrůvků při Kostarickém pobřeží buduje miliardář John Hammond unikátní zábavní park, jehož skutečnou podstatu zahaluje tajemství. Ten pozve na svůj ostrov několik význačných vědců z různých oborů. Doktora Granta, paleontologa, paleobotaničku doktorku Ellie Sattlerovou, a matematika Iana Malcolma. Teprve při vstupu se však vědci dozvídají pravdu o skutečné ohromující podstatě Hammondova projektu. Ostrov se proměnil v Jurský Park - podařilo se naklonovat živé dinosaury, zvířata z masa a krve!
Comicsová verze slavného Spielbergova filmu. Na jednom z ostrůvků při Kostarickém pobřeží buduje miliardář John Hammond unikátní zábavní park, jehož skutečnou podstatu zahaluje tajemství. Ten pozve na svůj ostrov několik význačných vědců z různých oborů. Doktora Granta, paleontologa, paleobotaničku doktorku Ellie Sattlerovou, a matematika Iana Malcolma. Teprve při vstupu se však vědci dozvídají pravdu o skutečné ohromující podstatě Hammondova projektu. Ostrov se proměnil v Jurský Park - podařilo se naklonovat živé dinosaury, zvířata z masa a krve!
Comicsová verze slavného Spielbergova filmu. Na jednom z ostrůvků při Kostarickém pobřeží buduje miliardář John Hammond unikátní zábavní park, jehož skutečnou podstatu zahaluje tajemství. Ten pozve na svůj ostrov několik význačných vědců z různých oborů. Doktora Granta, paleontologa, paleobotaničku doktorku Ellie Sattlerovou, a matematika Iana Malcolma. Teprve při vstupu se však vědci dozvídají pravdu o skutečné ohromující podstatě Hammondova projektu. Ostrov se proměnil v Jurský Park - podařilo se naklonovat živé dinosaury, zvířata z masa a krve!
Comicsová verze slavného Spielbergova filmu. Na jednom z ostrůvků při Kostarickém pobřeží buduje miliardář John Hammond unikátní zábavní park, jehož skutečnou podstatu zahaluje tajemství. Ten pozve na svůj ostrov několik význačných vědců z různých oborů. Doktora Granta, paleontologa, paleobotaničku doktorku Ellie Sattlerovou, a matematika Iana Malcolma. Teprve při vstupu se však vědci dozvídají pravdu o skutečné ohromující podstatě Hammondova projektu. Ostrov se proměnil v Jurský Park - podařilo se naklonovat živé dinosaury, zvířata z masa a krve!
