Walt Simonson Book order

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

"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."--

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!

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