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 From Marvel Comics For Marvel fans, graphic design fans, and pop art aficionados: First announced at San Diego Comic-Con during the Marvel Classic for the Next Generation and Fans panel, Abrams Books is excited to reveal the Mighty Marvel Calendar Book: A Visual History ! Marvel Comics Calendar 2024 - $8.99 @ Amazon.com - Order Here This stunning collection brings together the full set of Marvel calendars, which were published from 1975 to 1981. Collected for the first time in a deluxe oversize edition, it features an introduction by Marvel Comics writer, editor, and historian Roy Thomas, with extensive commentary by writer and publisher Chris Ryall. From 1975-81, Marvel created seven consecutive calendars that were as artistically designed and captivatingly written as any of their comic books. Each of these annual calendars—whether they celebrated the Bicentennial (1976) or spotlighted a specific character such as Spider-Man (1978), Hulk (1979), or Doctor Strange (1980), feat...

Star Wars #8 February 1978 Marvel Comics Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Tom Palmer "Eight for Aduba-3!": Han Solo and Chewbacca join forces with a motley band of misfits to embark on a dangerous adventure. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker sets out on a dangerous mission of his own. $24.99 @ Atomic Robot - Order Here Amazing Spider-Man #24 April 2017 Marvel Comics Joe Jusko Variant Written by Dan Slott and Christos Gage. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli. Cover by Joe Jusko "Night of the Jackals": As his clones melt the real Miles Warren suffers no ill effect from Ben's signal. This makes him realize that he is the original and angry at having been manipulated by Peter's clone he decides to take back the Jackal's identity and make sure that only one remains. The real Jackal regains his identity. Via the Webware, Peter transmits a signal that cancels the effects of Ben's. Ben's Webware is destroyed by Otto determined to kill him for trying to ha...

Konga's Revenge #1 December 1968 Charlton Comics Group $8.99 @ Atomic Robot - Order Here Cover and art by Montes and Mastroserio. "The Trojan Queen" : Featuring the huge primate who is doomed to wander the earth lonely and feared by all save a few. Stated on cover is "Popular Request Second Printing." This is the only printing of Konga's Revenge (1968 series) number 1. The second printing refers to this issue being a reprint of Konga's Revenge (1963 series) number 3. Strange Adventures #168 (1st Series 1950) September 1964 DC Comics $11.49 @ Atomic Robot - Order Here Strange Adventures was a long-running sci-fi anthology series that featured various heroic figures including, Adam Strange, the Atomic Knights, Captain Comet, Chris KL-99, Darwin Jones, Deadman, the Enchantress, Immortal Man, Space Cabby, and the Star Rovers, as well as stories involving the Space Museum. From issue 217 onwards, Strange Adventures ceased publishing new content (with the exce...

Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 January 1983 Marvel Comics $5.49 @ Atomic Robot - Order Here Character/artist listing: Abomination by Ron Wilson; Absorbing Man by Ron Wilson; El Aguila by Dave Cockrum; A.I.M. by Luke McDonnell; Ajak by Ron Wilson; Alpha Flight by John Byrne; Alpha Primitives by Ron Wilson; American Eagle by Ron Wilson; Anaconda by Mark Gruenwald; Angar the Screamer by Brian Postman; Angel by Brian Postman; Annihilus by Luke McDonnell; Ant-Man by Brian Postman; Aquarian by Mark Gruenwald; Arabian Knight by Mark Gruenwald; Arcade by Bob Budiansky; Ares, God of War by Paul Smith; Ariel by Paul Smith; Arkon by Bob Budiansky; Arnim Zola by Jack Kirby; Asgard by Peter B. Gillis; Asgardians by Ron Wilson; Atlantis by Peter B. Gillis; Atlanteans by Paty Cockrum; Attilan by Peter B. Gillis; Attuma by Walt Simonson; Aurora by John Byrne; Avengers by John Byrne; Avengers Mansion by Eliot Brown; Avengers Quinjet by Eliot Brown; Alien Races by Paty Cockrum. Marvel Comic...

Brave and the Bold #96 (1st Series 1955) July 1971 DC Comics $23.99 @ Atomic Robot - Order Here "The Striped Pants War!": When friend of Bruce Wayne, Ambassador Adams is murdered by the Companeros De La Muerte, a terrorist outfit, Bruce Wayne is asked to go to the country of the Companeros' origin as temporary ambassador and sign a treaty before a given deadline, the President and the Secretary of State have asked Batman to act as Wayne's bodyguard (Batman making an appearance at the meeting thanks to Alfred in disguise); Flying to the country, Bruce is surprised to see that Sgt. Rock has been stationed as the embassy's chief of security; Rock is upset that after 30 years of service that he's been delegated to embassy duty and being given a hard time after botching protecting the ambassador; Believing there is a traitor in their midst, Batman begins to suspect Rock as the one working with the Companeros. - READ MORE Fantastic Four #161 (1st Series 1961) August...

 The Fantastic Four have always been my favorite superhero team and TJ Dietsch has composed a wonderful article about their vast history over at the Marvel Comics website: Class is now in session and the topic is Fantastic Four 101! In this introductory Marvel Comics guide, we explore the earliest history of Marvel’s First Family of heroes, and how their first appearances way back in the swingin’ 60s—guided by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby —laid the groundwork for the entire Marvel Universe! It’s true! Best of the Fantastic Four, Vol. 1 Hardcover Book - $13.99 @ Amazon.com Even before the famous quartet headed for space, two of the greatest creators in comics joined forces to change the industry forever. Back in the late 50s and early 60s, the comic book landscape looked much different than it does today. Super heroes had had their day and while some were still kicking around, comic stands were filled with Western, Sci-Fi, Crime, Horror, and Romance books, most of which were aimed at a...

 Th Fantastic Four have always been my favorite super heroes and one of favorite issues from the silver age is issue 91 published in October of 1969. I love the cover with The Thing being harassed by what appears to be prohibition era gangsters. I guess it kinda reminds me of the classic Star Trek episode 'A Piece of the Action'. Here is a synopsis of the issue from Marvel Comics: On the planet Kral, a world whose culture is mirrored by the legendary 1930's mobster Machine Gun Martin who was captured and brought to the planet, Boss Barker makes a bet with his opponent Lippy Louie that his acquisition of the Thing will be able to defeat his best fighter, the Mekkan known as Torgo. While the Fantastic Four on Earth begin searching for their friend Ben, Ben himself is delivered into slavery at the hands of Boss Barker. Along the way Ben learns that the Skrull's of this planet adopted 1930's humanoid forms, inspired by Martin, and captured beings from other worlds to fi...

Wonder Woman #756 Mikel Janin Variant Cover July 2020 Issue DC Comics On Sale For Only $8.49 Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Jesus Merino and Vicente Cifuentes. Cover by Mikel Janin. With Wonder Woman down, the Four Horsewomen are victorious-and now they set their sights on the rest of the Amazons! Can anyone stop Warmaster from delivering ultimate vengeance upon Wonder Woman's family? 32 pages, full color. Emma Frost #2 April 2003 Issue Marvel Comics  On Sale For Only $5.99 Written by KARL BOLLERS Pencils by RANDY GREEN Cover by GREG HORN "HIGHER LEARNING" Pt. 2 (of 6)?A young Emma Frost continues to explore the ramifications of her blossoming powers ... 32 PGS./MARVEL PG+ Marvel Collectors Item Classics #16 (1966) August 1968 Marvel Comics On Sale For Only $16.19 Reprints Fantastic Four 22, Iron Man from Tales of Suspense #59, The Incredible Hulk #1, and Doctor Strange from Strange Tales 125 The Mole Man arranges for the neighbors of the Fantastic Four to complain abou...