Marvel Visionaries

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #11 and Annual #3; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #96-98 and Annual #5; Daredevil (1964) #7 and #47; Silver Surfer (1968) #5; Thor (1966) #179-181; Marvel Premiere #3 and material from Captain America Comics #3 and #16, Suspense #28, Amazing Adult Fantasy #11, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15 and Spectacular Spider-Man Super Special. Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! In the days before World War II, a teenager named Stanley Lieber ran errands in the Timely Comics offices. Soon, “Stan Lee” published his first story — and before long, he was running the show! In the 1960s, Lee and Jack Kirby transformed super hero comics with the Fantastic Four — whose success sparked a line of smash hits that created the Marvel Universe! Presented here are some of the greatest stories written by “The Man,” from rarely seen tales from Lee’s earliest days to unforgettable adventures starring his most iconic co-creations with Kirby, Steve Ditko and others — including the FF, Spider-Man, Thor, Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange and Daredevil!

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Chris Claremont's first X-Men story, this work presents a testament to another true Marvel visionary.

Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! Relive some of Rascally Roy Thomas' greatest stories as, under his pen, the Fantastic Four confront racism, social injustice and...the Impossible Man?! Plus, the Vision joins the Avengers! The Hulk finds his way to "Heaven!" The Sub-Mariner fights Dragon Man! Captain Marvel escapes the Murder Maze! The origin of the Invaders! Doctor Strange's secrets revealed! Dracula in Salem and the X-Men in Japan! And who is Starr the Slayer? Plus rarely seen stories of humor and romance from Marvel's Silver Age! COLLECTING: MODELING WITH MILLIE 44; TALES OF SUSPENSE 73; AVENGERS 35, 57-58, 100; SUB-MARINER 8, 14; NOT BRAND ECHH 12; CAPTAIN MARVEL 19; X-MEN 64; CHAMBER OF DARKNESS 4; AMAZING ADVENTURES 8; INCREDIBLE HULK 147; FANTASTIC FOUR 119, 176; DRACULA LIVES 1; GIANT-SIZE INVADERS 1; DOCTOR STRANGE 9

Collects Daredevil (1964) #102; Marvel Preview (1975) #11; Iron Fist (1975) #14; Uncanny X-Men (1981) #137, 153, 205, 268; Avengers Annual (1967) #10; Wolverine (1982) #3; New Mutants (1983) #21; Classic X-Men (1986) #13; Excalibur (1988) #16; material from X-Men Annual (1970) #12, X-Men Unlimited (1993) #36. Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! Best known for transforming the X-Men from a reprint title into a blockbuster franchise, Chris Claremont steered the fates of Marvel’s mutants for decades while working with some of comics’ top artists! Now, thrill to some of his finest tales featuring the X-Men and their extended family — from the fate of the Phoenix to the fan-favorite “Kitty’s Fairy Tale” and more! Plus: classic stories featuring Daredevil vs. Stilt-Man and Carol Danvers and the Avengers vs. Rogue — and collaborations with John Byrne, one of Claremont’s greatest artistic partners, starring Star-Lord and Iron Fist!

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Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! From the Fabulous Fifties to the future of the Femizons, Jazzy John Romita brought his distinctive and definitive style to all corners of the Marvel Universe! Witness the coming of the communist-hunting Captain America! A furious face-off between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin! The debut of the Devil's Daughter! Peter Parker's parents in perilous predicaments! And classic stories featuring the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Nick Fury, Wolverine, the Kingpin and more - including rarely seen horror tales from the pre-Marvel era! COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 39-40, 42, 50, 108-109, 365; CAPTAIN AMERICA & THE FALCON 138; DAREDEVIL 16-17; FANTASTIC FOUR 105-106; UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN -1; VAMPIRE TALES 2; STRANGE TALES 4; MENACE 6, 11; YOUNG MEN 24, 26; WESTERN KID 12; TALES TO ASTONISH 77; TALES OF SUSPENSE 77

Collects Modeling With Millie #44; Avengers (1963) #35, #57-58 And #100; Submariner (1968) #8 And #14; Captain Marvel (1968) #19; X-Men (1963) #64; Fantastic Four (1961) #119 And #176; Giant-Size Invaders #1; And Material From Tales Of Suspense (1959) #73; Not Brand Echh #12; Chamber Of Darkness #4; Amazing Adventures (1970) #8; Incredible Hulk (1968) #147; Dracula Lives #1 And Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #9. Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! Relive some of Rascally Roy Thomas’ greatest stories as, under his pen, the Fantastic Four confronts racism, social injustice and…the Impossible Man?! Vision joins the Avengers! The Hulk finds his way to “Heaven!” Namor fights Dragon Man! Captain Marvel escapes the Murder Maze! The origin of the Invaders! Doctor Strange’s secrets revealed! Dracula in Salem and the X-Men in Japan! And who is Starr the Slayer? Plus: Rarely seen Silver Age stories of humor and romance!

Collects Avengers (1963) #41-42, #75-76, #277 and Annual #2, Fantastic Four (1961) #111-112, Thor (1966) #200, Marvel Spotlight (1971) #30, Wolverine (1988) #10 and Material From Crimefighters #4, Strange Tales (1951) #22 And #150, Tales To Astonish (1959) #85-87, Silver Surfer (1968) #4, My Love (1969) #2, Dracula Lives #3, Epic Illustrated #1 And Shadows & Light #3. Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! The Incredible Hulk, the devastating Dragon Man, the epic end of the Norse gods — none of it was too much for Big John Buscema! And the Avengers never looked mightier than when Buscema drew them! Now one of comicdom’s most acclaimed creators takes center stage in this genre-spanning gathering of greats. Witness Nick Fury vs. Hydra! Thor vs. Silver Surfer! The Avengers vs. the Avengers! The hidden pasts of Wolverine and Dracula! The twilight of the Masters of Evil! Plus: Lushly illustrated crime, horror and romance work from the pre-Marvel era!