Tom DeFalco Books

Heroes including Spider-Man, the Hulk, and the X-Men are featured in works by Marvel's finest artists, while the authoritative text is supplied by top Marvel comic book experts.

A new edition of the most comprehensive history of Marvel Comics ever publishedDeep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single, beautifully illustrated volume. Created in full collaboration with Marvel, this fan-favorite title, last published in 2017, now covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company's first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is today. Packed with artwork from the original comics, this chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists that developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV. © 2022 MARVEL

Provides an in-depth guide to the world of the web-swinger, Spider-Man and offers a comprehensive look at all of the major characters and stories.

Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe, as a rivalry for the ages is born! When Spidey's symbiotic alien black costume takes a new host -- Eddie Brock, who hates Spider-Man -- together they become the lethal Venom! They'll stop at nothing to take their revenge on Peter Parker...and when Venom sires an even more psychopathic offspring, the result is Maximum Carnage! Plus the sinister symbiote sinks his teeth into Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Quasar, Darkhawk and the Avengers, in this complete compendium of Venom's earliest appearances! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 258, 300, 315-317, 332-333, 346-347, 361-363, 374, 378-380; Web of Spider-Man (1985) 1, 95-96, 101-103; Avengers: Deathtrap - The Vault (1991) 1; Darkhawk (1991) 13-14; Spider-Man: The Trial of Venom (1992) 1; Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) 5-6; Spider-Man (1990) 35-37; Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 201-203; material from Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 373, 375, 388; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 25-26; Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985) 7-8; Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 12; Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 117-122; Spider-Man Unlimited (1993) 1-2; Venom subplot pages

There's a new wall-crawler in town! Meet Ben Reilly, the Scarlet Spider, who recently learned he's not a clone of Peter Parker after all - he's the original! And when Pete decides to hang up his web-shooters, Ben retakes the job...as Spider-Man! There's no shortage of foes to fight - including the new Doctor Octopus, Venom, Mysterio, Tombstone, Sandman, Kaine, Carnage and more! But while Ben wears the revamped red-and-blues as Spidey, what does that ol' Parker luck have in store for Peter and the pregnant Mary Jane? Collecting WEB OF SCARLET SPIDER #1-4, AMAZING SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, SCARLET SPIDER (1995) #1-2, SPECTACULAR SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, SCARLET SPIDER UNLIMITED #1, GREEN GOBLIN #3, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (1996) #0-3 and WIZARD MINI-COMIC, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #407-410 and ANNUAL '96, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #64-67, NEW WARRIORS (1990) #67, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #230-233, SPIDER-MAN/PUNISHER: FAMILY PLOT #1-2, SPIDER-MAN HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1, SPIDER-MAN: THE FINAL ADVENTURE #1-4, SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED (1993) #11, SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #2-3 and material from VENOM: ALONG CAME A SPIDER #1-4.

An ultimate guide to one of Marvel Comics' greatest superheroes traces The Incredible Hulk's forty-year career, with special emphasis on the latest developments and characters that will be featured in the upcoming full-length movie. 100,000 first printing.

Villains die and debut in the nineties' pivotal Spider-saga! Spider-Man and his clone the Scarlet Spider are both fighting crime, and there's plenty to go around when the Jackal arises - with more clones in the wings! But following a team-up with Daredevil, who's having an identity crisis of his own, Spidey faces a fate that could end his web-slinging days forever! The answer may come from one of Spider-Man's deadliest enemies -but what price will he pay for it, and what prize will he leave behind? COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1962) 395-399, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) 218-221, SPIDER-MAN (1990) 54-56, SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED (1993) 8, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN 120-122, SPIDER-MAN: FUNERAL FOR AN OCTOPUS 1-3

What if Peter Parker and Mary Jane had a daughter? The ever-amazing answer is, she'd be May "Mayday" Parker -A.K.A. Spider-Girl! Spinning out of the pages of WHAT IF? into her very own universe, the teenage Mayday inherits spider-powers and dons the red-and-blues of her retired father! Now follow her adventures from the very beginning, as Mayday learns about Spider-Man's legacy and wrestles with whether to follow in his footsteps! She'll face threats old and new - from the Venom symbiote and Kaine, to Crazy Eight and the Dragon King - and meet some of the incredible faces of the future Marvel Universe, like Darkdevil, Wild Thing, the Fantastic Five and the newest roster of the mighty Avengers! Discover a friendly neighborhood hero for a new generation! COLLECTING: WHAT IF? (1989) 105, SPIDER-GIRL (1998) 1/2, 1-15, ANNUAL '99

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #361-363, 410, 430-431, Venom: Carnage Unleashed #1-4, Carnage: Mind Bomb #1, Carnage: It's A Wonderful Life #1, Sensational Spider-Man (1996) #3, Spider-Man (1990) #67, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #233, Peter Parker: Spider-Man (1999) #13, Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man #13-14 and material from Amazing Spider-Man Annual #28. The serial-killing symbiote's sadistic spree starts here! As if Venom wasn't lethal enough, imagine what would happen if his symbiotic "other" had been joined to a murderous psychopath? That's where Cletus Kasady comes in, as Venom's symbiotic spawn transforms him into Carnage, Spider-Man's sickest foe! Killing on a whim, Carnage is a painful, twisted thorn in the sides of Peter Parker, Ben Reilly, Venom…even the Silver Surfer! An unstoppable force of nature, Carnage will unleash an onslaught of death - but as far as he's concerned, it's a wonderful life!

The Clone Saga continues as Peter Parker is put on trial for murder! A new Green Goblin debuts! The mass murderer Kaine is killed! The Jackal unleashes an entire army of Spider- Man clones, including the new and deadly Spidercide! The Gwen Stacy clone returns! Spider-Man is hunted by the Punisher! Judas Traveler and the Scrier pull Spider-Man's strings like never before! And what will Peter do when he finds out that Ben Reilly is the one, true Spider-Man? Guest-starring the New Warriors! COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 402-404; SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) 225-227; SPIDER-MAN (1990) 59-61; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN 125-127; NEW WARRIORS (1990) 61; SPIDER-MAN: THE JACKAL FILES; SPIDER-MAN: MAXIMUM CLONAGE ALPHA, OMEGA