Bill Mantlo Books

The narrative delves into Matt Murdock's struggles as he confronts betrayal when Karen Page reveals his secret identity to the Kingpin in exchange for drugs. This collection explores the depths of despair and resilience, highlighting the Kingpin's vulnerability amidst his ruthless empire. Additionally, it reflects on Murdock's childhood, tracing his evolution into the formidable hero he becomes. The compilation features Frank Miller's early works, showcasing iconic collaborations with Spider-Man and pivotal moments in Daredevil's saga.

Genesis remain the best known and best loved progressive rock band in the UK, bar none. While the 1980s represent their most profitable period as pop starts, their core fans turn to the 1970s for the band's true artistic peak.

The plot features Jean Grey's transformation into the Phoenix, setting the stage for epic confrontations with formidable foes like Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, and Magneto, as well as adventures in outer space with the Shi'ar and Starjammers. This collection also highlights the debut of Weapon Alpha and includes a unique baseball game featuring the X-Men. Enhanced with new restorations and bonus content such as character designs and original art, it serves as a definitive tribute to these pivotal moments in mutant history.

The story follows a team of subatomic heroes from Homeworld, including Commander Rann and Princess Mari, as they battle the tyrannical Baron Karza aboard their microship Endeavor. Their adventures lead them to Earth, where they interact with iconic Marvel characters like the Fantastic Four and S.H.I.E.L.D. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Michael Golden, this Omnibus edition features a comprehensive restoration, letters pages, and additional bonus materials, showcasing the series' rich character mythology and groundbreaking art.

The collaboration of Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema brings an exciting continuation of the beloved Hulk saga, featuring dynamic storytelling and striking artwork. Readers can expect engaging character development and thrilling action as they delve deeper into the adventures of the iconic green hero. This volume further explores the themes of identity, strength, and the struggle between man and monster, making it a must-read for fans of the series.

Kate Bush started her career at the top, the spellbinding 'Wuthering Heights' giving her a number one hit single with her first release. Yet from there, artistically at least, the only way has been up. For while the sales of both singles and albums over the five decades since have had their peaks and troughs, every new release has seen Bush refuse to be boxed in by past success but instead continue to take the musical chances that have characterised her career from day one. Across ten studio albums, including director's cut reassessments of two of them, and a live record of the 2014 Hammersmith Apollo residency, Kate Bush has constantly sought new ground, reinventing her sound time and again. She has often strayed from the commercial path of least resistance to examine the less travelled musical byways that have provided the inspiration for an extraordinary body of work, quite unlike anyone else's. With a string of platinum albums and hit singles to her credit, Kate's is a fascinating journey. This book examines her entire recorded catalogue from The Kick Inside through to Before The Dawn, hoovering up all the B-sides and the rarities along the way. It's a comprehensive guide to the extraordinary music of Kate Bush.

The explosive origin story of the Microverse unfolds as Commander Rann and his freedom fighters embark on a quest to find three keys to prevent impending darkness, all while evading the deranged King Argon. They enlist the help of Doctor Strange and welcome new allies, the fierce Devil and Fireflyte. Their adventure leads them to the X-Men's Danger Room, where they face the deadly Huntarr. The stakes escalate as they return to Homeworld for a climactic showdown against Argon and Baron Karza, in this collection of MICRONAUTS (1979) #30-54.

He strikes from outer space...and nothing can stop him! Marvel Comics is proud to present the iconic early adventures of the greatest of Spaceknights - Rom! Centuries ago, Rom pledged his life to protect his planet, Galador, from the evil Dire Wraiths. Now, Rom has tracked these vile creatures across the cosmos to Earth, where they have infiltrated the highest levels of power - including S.H.I.E.L.D. itself! Armed with his energy analyzer, only Rom can see the Wraiths' true form - and with his neutralizer, he can blast them into Limbo! But what will Earth make of this armored invader? Will Rom's quest be aided or hindered by encounters with the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Jack of Hearts, Nova, and Power Man and Iron Fist? And when Galactus targets Galador, can Rom and his fellow Spaceknights save their homeworld from destruction? Collecting ROM (1979) #1-29 and POWER MAN AND IRON FIST (1978) #73.

The narrative centers on Rom, the Spaceknight, as he battles the increasingly audacious Dire Wraiths threatening Earth. With the help of allies like Starshine, Nick Fury, and Doctor Strange, Rom faces an escalating invasion that could merge Wraithworld with Earth. As he navigates this perilous conflict, he also contemplates his future and potential return to Galador. This collection features issues from ROM and the Incredible Hulk, showcasing a climactic showdown involving numerous Marvel superheroes.

THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN hits high gear! Writer Bill Mantlo crafted a compelling, interwoven series of adventures in his second tenure on the title. Pairing Spidey with the Black Cat as both partner and love interest, Mantlo fused the crime drama of the Kingpin with larger-than-life villains like Doctor Octopus - and the formula made SPECTACULAR a page-turning powerhouse! It begins when the Kingpin hires Boomerang, the killer who keeps coming back. Meanwhile, Cloak and Dagger wage war on drugs as the gangster Silvermane clings to life in a new cyborg body! And when Doctor Octopus and the Owl vie to take over New York's criminal underworld, total war breaks out across the city! See why "The Owl/Octopus War" is a saga that ranks among Spider-Man's greatest! Collecting PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #67-79.