The Original Marvel Years Omnibus - 6: Conan the Barbarian
- 672 pages
- 24 hours of reading
Peter B. Gillis Book order (chronological)
Peter B. Gillis is an American comic book writer celebrated for his significant contributions to Marvel Comics and First Comics during the mid-1980s. His work often delves into the more somber aspects of the comic medium, characterized by a dynamic and engaging narrative style. Gillis is recognized for his pioneering approach to comic creation, including his exploration of digital art techniques.
When Jack Kirby returned to Marvel in the 1970s, scores of amazing concepts would spring forth from his limitless imagination - and THE ETERNALS was his mind-blowing masterpiece! Kirby unveiled a secret history of humanity, races known as Eternals and Deviants, and a host of towering Celestials come to bear judgment on the Earth! It was a jaw-dropping saga that could have only come from the King of comics. And after Kirby's tenure ended, creators including Peter B. Gillis, Sal Buscema, Walter Simonson, Roy Thomas and Mark Texeira continued to weave stories within the epic mythology that he created! Now, thrill to the complete classic saga of the Eternals! COLLECTING: ETERNALS (1976) 1-19, ANNUAL (1977) 1; ETERNALS (1985) 1-12; ETERNALS: THE HEROD FACTOR (1991) 1; NEW ETERNALS: APOCALYPSE NOW (2000) 1; IRON MAN ANNUAL (1971) 6; AVENGERS (1963) 246-248; material from WHAT IF? (1977) 23-30
She was magical, beautiful beyond belief—and completely alone... The unicorn had lived since before memory in a forest where death could touch nothing. Maidens who caught a glimpse of her glory were blessed by enchantment they would never forget. But outside her wondrous realm, dark whispers and rumours carried a message she could not ignore: "Unicorns are gone from the world." Aided by a bumbling magician and an indomitable spinster, she set out to learn the truth. but she feared even her immortal wisdom meant nothing in a world where a mad king's curse and terror incarnate lived only to stalk the last unicorn to her doom...
Defenders Epic Collection: The New Defenders
- 488 pages
- 18 hours of reading
The Defenders, Marvel's weirdest non-team, have a new roster, a new headquarters, a new leader - they've evolved into a New Defenders! Their adventures are some of the most far-out trips Marvel has ever presented, but what more could you expect from a group consisting of a valkyrie, a gargoyle, a cosmic psychic, a sentient cloud and a pair of ex-X-Men? Together they'll take on an all-new Secret Empire, killer nuclear spores in human form, the deadly Manslaughter and towering disembodied demons! Guest-starring Nick Fury, Odin, the New Mutants and more! Also featuring two miniseries starring the Defenders' Iceman and Beast in solo action - plus rare articles from Marvel's 1980s behind-the-scenes magazine, MARVEL AGE! COLLECTING: DEFENDERS (1972) 126-137; ICEMAN (1984) 1-4; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1984) 1-4
Marvel Universe Omnibus
- 1120 pages
- 40 hours of reading
The collection showcases John Byrne's impactful contributions to the Marvel Universe through shorter but significant story arcs featuring iconic characters. Readers can explore his interpretations of Captain America, the Hulk, Wolverine, and others, as well as his role in expanding the lore of Star-Lord and introducing a new Ant-Man. This anthology compiles various issues from notable series, providing a comprehensive look at Byrne's influence on beloved heroes and their adventures.
Marvel: John Carter, Warlord of Mars Omnibus
Collecting Nos. 1-28 & Annual Nos. 1-3
- 614 pages
- 22 hours of reading
Marvel's top talents of the 1970s take on Edgar Rice Burroughs' savage swordsman of Barsoom! John Carter, a hunted soldier on the Western frontier, is transported to an alien world filled with six-armed aliens, sinister super-science and the love of his life, the incomparable Dejah Thoris! A must-have science-fiction epic in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Collecting JOHN CARTER, WARLORD OF MARS #1-28 and ANNUAL #1-3.