Tom DeFalco is an American comics writer and editor, celebrated for his significant contributions to Marvel Comics and the iconic character Spider-Man. His work has shaped the landscape of comic book storytelling, influencing numerous characters and narratives. He is known for crafting engaging plots that resonate deeply with fans.
Peter Parker has just donned his new alien costume, and as Reed Richards and Captain America work on a plan to get the heroes home near the climax of the original story, Spider-Man is whisked off into a further escalation of the battle - with new friends and foes alike! Drawing on dangling threads from the original series, this all-new standalone tale provides further insight into the machinations of the Beyonders - and brings some fan-favourite characters into the fold in surprising new ways!
Timeless tales from Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz's beloved Spider-Man run! Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz's fan-favorite run on The Amazing Spider-Man continues! As a creative team, they were cooking and making it look easy. These classic stories will show you how it's done. First, make that new costume an alien and have it want take over your life! Then, add in the introduction of the mercenary Silver Sable, a little bit of Kingpin, some conflict between Peter and Aunt May. Next, send a former herald of Galactus on a mission to pound Peter Parker into pulp. It's a fight that defines the never-say-die attitude that makes Spidey a hero for the ages. Viola! Marvel Masterworks one and all! Also featuring the Amazing Spider-Kid, Frog-Man and the Toad and a host of bonus material! COLLECTING: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #263-270 & ANNUAL (1964) #19, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #1 & #6 and material from THE OFFICIAL MARVEL INDEX TO THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1985) #1-9.
The Hobgoblin is back! The high-flying villain is after Norman Osborn's journals...and he's targeted Mary Jane and the pregnant Liz Osborn! Plus- Mary Jane reveals the secrets of her childhood! The Scorpion attacks as J. Jonah Jameson ties the knot! Spidey battles the symbiotic alien costume in a senses-shattering showdown! The Kingpin strikes after the Beyonder turns a skyscraper to gold! Spidey faces the cosmic power of Firelord! The new Spider-Slayer attacks the person he believes to be Spider-Man- Mary Jane! And things get downright silly when Spidey must deal with Spider-Kid, Frog-Man and the Toad, and track a thief to...the suburbs! Featuring the return of Black Fox and Crusher Hogan, and the debuts of Silver Sable and Slyde! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #259-272 and ANNUAL #18-19, and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #1 and #6.
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.
The rumors are true! Spider-Man came out swinging in 1984 in a new black costume that rocked the comics industry and changed the way Marvel viewed its most famous iconography! The Marvel Masterworks launches into this historic era of Spidey history with a collection that showcases top-shelf work from the creative team of Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. They ask, who is the Rose and why has he picked Spidey as his target? Then, the Red Ghost and Jack O'Lantern return, while the Puma debuts. Meanwhile, the Hobgoblin goes on the hunt for Norman Osborn's most dreaded secrets and has Liz and MJ in his sights. Plus: Stan Lee returns to script a double-sized Annual showdown with Scorpion! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 252-262, Annual (1964) 18
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
The return of Thor! The true Odinson has been located at last, and the end of Eric Masterson's time as the God of Thunder draws near -- but will Bloodaxe be his executioner? Or will the cost of freeing the original Thor prove too much to bear? Thor shall battle Thor...and a new heroic legacy awaits! Then, a mighty quest begins for the Odinson -- but something is not right! Can Beta Ray Bill stand in the way of an increasingly unbalanced Thunder God? Thor brutally battles the Super-Skrull, Drax and Pluto as the Infinity Crusade rocks the Marvel Universe! Plus, hold your hammers high as the Thor Corps reunite! Can Dargo Ktor, Beta Ray Bill and Thunderstrike put their differences aside in time to knock Zarrko the Tomorrow Man into next week? COLLECTING: Thor (1966) 451-467, Thor Corps (1993) 1-4
Thor Corps unite! Eric Masterson is still settling into his role as the replacement Thor -- and Hercules' "training" isn't much help. Will Eric be able to keep up when he joins forces with Beta Ray Bill and Dargo Ktor, the 26th-century Thunder God? Zarrko the Tomorrow Man may be more than even they can handle when he plucks a cadre of classic Thor villains out of the timestream to join him -- including the scheming Loki! Meanwhile, Balder and Sif search for the real Odinson. When Dr. Donald Blake returns, could it be a clue? And why is Eric Masterson heading into Hell itself? Plus: Operation Galactic Storm takes Thor into space! Dargo meets the Guardians of the Galaxy! Thor battles Absorbing Man, Titania and...Spider-Man?! And the deadly debut of Bloodaxe! COLLECTING: Vol. 19: Thor (1966) 437-450, Thor Annual (1966) 16-17
"When Spider-Man learns that his black costume is secretly an alien symbiote, he rejects the suit--and the spurned creature soon finds a new host! Disgraced reporter Eddie Brock has reasons of his own to hate Spider-Man, and together the two merge into the twisted engine of revenge known as Venom! And so begins a rivalry for the ages! Venom has the same powers as Spider-Man, but is bigger, stronger, doesn't trigger his spider-sense ... and he knows Spidey's secret identity!"--
Collects Enter the Spider-Verse (2018) #1; Spider-Man Annual (2019) #1; Spider-Ham (2019) #1; plus the Spider-Ham material from Marvel Tails Starring Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1983) #1; Marvel Tales (1964) #209-210, 230, 233. The Spider-Verse is full of amazing arachnids - none more anthropomorphic than the Spectacular Spider-Ham! The porcine protector from a world of animal adventurers swings into action in these mighty "Marvel Tails" - including Peter Porker's dynamic debut, taking on the Masked Marauder and the Gopher Gang with Hulk Bunny and Captain Americat along for the ride! Meet Mary Jane Waterbuffalo as our hammy hero tackles the Hobgobbler! Then, Spider-Ham joins Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen and Spider-Punk in a cross-reality team-up - and embarks on a multiversal quest to round up his deadliest foes! All this plus - at last - Spider-Ham meets Howard the Duck!