Forces of Geek 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Comics & Graphic Novels

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Comics & Graphic Novels

Absolute Superman
Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Gary Frank

Experience Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s legendary Superman trilogy like never before. Presented in DC’s prestigious, oversized hardcover format, the Absolute Edition collects the complete Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes, Superman: Brainiac, and Superman: Secret Origin, together for the first time! Featuring Action Comics #858-863, #866-870, Superman: Secret Origin #1-6, and stories from Action Comics Annual #10, Superman: New Krypton Special #1, and Action Comics #900, along with character designs by Gary Frank, the Action Comics #858 script by Geoff Johns, an extensive cover gallery, and more!

Marvel: Unforgettable Stories: Folio Society Edition
Selected and introduced by Patton Oswalt & Jordan Blum

Published to celebrate Marvel’s 85th anniversary, this collection, curated by Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum, offers a deeply personal glimpse into Marvel’s legacy. Patton Oswalt, comedian, actor, and ardent advocate for comics and pop culture, teams up with Jordan Blum, renowned comic book historian and illustrator, to present ten extraordinary stories cherished by the authors themselves.

Each story is meticulously reproduced from the original comics or using Marvel’s archival files. This volume also includes a captivating new introduction by Patton Oswalt, who delves into why he chose these stories and explains why they remain truly unforgettable.

The selected stories are:​

  • ‘If This Be My Destiny – The Final Chapter’ – Spider-Man #33 (1966)
  • ‘Roulette’ – Daredevil #191 (1983)
  • ‘Wounded Wolf’ – Uncanny X-Men #205 (1986)
  • ‘Magnetic Repulsion’​ – Captain America #367 (1990)
  • ‘X-aminations’​ – X-Factor #87 (1993)
  • ‘Wings of Hatred’ – Untold Tales of Spider-Man #20 (1997)
  • ‘Severance Package’ – Spider-Man’s Tangled Web #4 (2001)
  • ‘Pride and Joy, Chapter One’​ – The Runaways #1 (2003)
  • ‘Three, Part 5: The Last Stand’​ – Fantastic Four #587 (2011)
  • ‘Pizza Is My Business’ – Hawkeye #11 (2013)

This stunning volume is bound in printed and blocked paper with a design by Marcos Martín. The 280 page volume is printed in 4-colour throughout ​and arrives in a printed slipcase.

TIME2 Omnibus
By Howard Chaykin

Graphically experimental, narratively daring, and visually explosive, Howard Chaykin’s TIME2 was a work ahead of its time. Now, to commemorate its return more than 35 years later with its long-awaited conclusion… it still is.

In addition to remastered versions of the long-out-of-print first two volumes, The Epiphany and The Satisfaction of Black Mariah, the TIME2 Omnibus completes the trilogy with the new 48-page volume Hallowed Ground0, plus many never-before-seen extras from the project.

The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic
Written by Alan Moore and Steve Moore. Art by Various

The most acclaimed writer in comics history, Alan Moore, joins his late mentor Steve Moore (no relation) for one last graphic grimoire: a sprawling and stunning introduction to magic in all its timeless forms, brought to life by six wondrous and whimsical artists.

Splendid news for enquiring minds, and guaranteed salvation for humanity! Messrs. Steve and Alan Moore, proprietors of the celebrated Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels (sorcery by appointment since circa 150 AD), have produced a clear and practical grimoire of the occult sciences that offers endless necromantic fun for all the family. Exquisitely illuminated by a host of adepts including Kevin O’Neill, John Coulthart, Steve Parkhouse, Rick Veitch, Melinda Gebbie, and Ben Wickey, this marvellous and unprecedented tome promises to provide all that the reader could conceivably need in order to commence a fulfilling new career as a diabolist.

Its contents include profusely illustrated instructional essays upon this ancient sect’s theories of magic, notably the key dissertation “Adventures in Thinking,” which gives reliable advice as to how entry into the world of magic may be readily achieved. Further to this, a number of “Rainy Day” activity pages present lively and entertaining things to do once the magical state has been attained, including such popular pastimes as divination, etheric travel, and the conjuring of a colourful multitude of spirits, deities, dead people, and infernal entities from the pit, all of whom are sure to become your new best friends.

Also contained within this extravagant compendium of thaumaturgic lore is a history of magic from the last ice age to the present day, told in a series of easy-to-absorb pictorial biographies of fifty great enchanters and complemented by a variety of picture stories depicting events ranging from the Palaeolithic origins of art, magic, language, and consciousness to the rib-tickling comedy exploits of Moon and Serpent founder Alexander the False Prophet (“He’s fun, he’s fake, he’s got a talking snake!”).

In addition to these manifold delights, the adventurous reader will also discover a series of helpful travel guides to mind-wrenching alien dimensions that are within comfortable walking distance, as well as profiles of the many quaint local inhabitants that one might bump into at these exotic resorts. A full range of entertainments will be provided, encompassing such diverse novelties and pursuits as a lavishly decorated, decadent pulp tale of occult adventure recounted in the serial form. Completing this almost-unimaginable treasure trove is a lengthy thesis revealing the ultimate meaning of both the Moon and the Serpent in a manner that makes transparent the much-obscured secret of magic, happiness, sex, creativity, and the known Universe, while at the same time explaining why these lunar and ophidian symbols feature so prominently in the order’s peculiar name. (Manufacturer’s disclaimer: This edition does not, however, reveal why the titular cabal of magicians consider themselves to be either grand or Egyptian. Let the buyer beware.)

A colossal and audacious publishing triumph of three hundred and fifty-two pages, beautifully produced in the finest tradition of educational literature for young people, The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic will transform your lives, your reality, and any spare lead that you happen to have lying around into the purest and most radiant gold.

MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories
Written by MrBallen and Robert Venditti. Art by Andrea Mutti

John Allen, known popularly as “MrBallen,” has been enthralling audiences with his unique brand of storytelling ever since he burst onto the scene, covering strange and mysterious phenomena ranging from the unexplained screaming heard in parts of Nahanni Valley, the Kandahar Giant found in Afghanistan, UFOs appearing at a cattle ranch in Utah, and Allen’s own brush with the paranormal. Deeply researched and seriously compelling, the show rapidly gained a devoted fanbase for the raconteur himself and for the rarely-before-covered unsettling occurrences and true crimes that have taken place throughout the world.

In MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious, Allen reveals the creepy underbelly of the human experience, charting bizarre and downright terrifying instances of the paranormal, the horrors of the natural world, and the danger of our own minds. With new, exclusive stories and in collaboration with New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Robert Venditti and acclaimed comic book artist Andrea Mutti, this is a haunting collection filled with twists and surprises that will leave you thoroughly spooked.

Fantastic Four: Full Circle (Expanded Edition)
By Alex Ross

An oversized, expanded edition of Fantastic Four: Full Circle—the award-winning national bestseller, named Graphic Novel of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society and the Washington Post—with 288 pages of new material, including commentary and unpublished preparatory material from Alex Ross

The critically acclaimed, award-winning national bestseller—the first original graphic novel on the Marvel Arts list—now in an oversized, deluxe expanded edition.

This new edition has 288 additional pages of jaw-dropping bonus material from Ross (the original graphic novel was 64 pages), as he walks readers through his process and vision for the making of the book School Library Journal called a “pop art masterpiece.” Showcasing early visual concepts through final art, Ross takes readers behind-the-scenes, revealing for the first time his proposal, thumbnails, sketches, inks, and color guides.

The book also includes commentary from Ross as well as reprints of the classic Marvel comic from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby that inspired Fantastic Four: Full Circle—Fantastic Four no. 51—and the subsequent run of covers from 2023 which Alex Ross created for Marvel Comics, featuring the Fantastic Four in costumes designed for Fantastic Four: Full Circle.

An essential addition to any Alex Ross fan’s bookshelf, Fantastic Four: Full Circle (Expanded Edition) is a comprehensive look at the creative process of one of the most acclaimed and influential artists of our time.

Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising: Collector’s Edition
Written by Frank Miller. Art by Philip Tan & Daniel Henriques

The long-awaited sequel to the award-winning classic Ronin by Frank Miller

A cursed Ronin. Psychological manipulation by a sentient AI. A security commander turned savior. And a postapocalyptic biotech war in the demon-teeming pits of a twenty-first century New York inadvertently started by the once benevolent Aquarius Corporation.

Eisner Hall of Famer Frank Miller’s Ronin is cited as the inspiration for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Samurai Jack. Now—40 years later—Miller, with the team Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques, returns to the world of Ronin, continuing his story for a new generation in Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising.

With Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques providing pencils and inks for chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the book, and the masterful Frank Miller himself drawing chapters 4 and 6, Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising is a visual feast, with skillfully executed battle sequences that seem to jump off the page.

Miller and his team continue the story of Ronin deftly and intentionally, drawing the reader into his postapocalyptic world as completely as he did in the original series run, published in 1983–84 by DC Comics, which is widely considered to be one of his most influential original works.

Sunshine Patriots
By Howard Chaykin

You think you’ve read everything about Hollywood? Think Again!

And when legendary creator Howard Chaykin is in the director’s chair, expect the unexpected.

Follow the adventures of two former members of Roosevelt’s Rough Riders cavalry, who arrive in Hollywood in 1913 and find themselves caught in the web of a dangerous new world. As the first Sicilian mobsters make their way to the City of Angels, the two heroes find themselves recruited as mercenaries for the movie studios and drawn into the cutthroat world of cinema, with a front- row seat to the building of a new American empire.

With its action-packed narrative and exciting new historical setting, Sunshine Patriots is a must-read for fans of the Western genre and anyone interested in the early days of Hollywood and the formation of one of the most important facets of modern American culture. Written, drawn and delivered by Howard Chaykin (Hey Kids, Comics!, American Flagg,…).

Super Dinosaur Compendium One
Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Jason Howard

The Evil Max Maximus wants to get to Inner-Earth! He wants the dinosaurs that live there! He wants the powerful DynOre mineral that originates there! Super Dinosaur and Derek Dynamo are the only ones who can stop him! The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a ten year-old kid and his best friend, a nine-foot tall Tyrannosaurus Rex who loves to play video games.

Superstars Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and Jason Howard (Batman, The Flash) present the action-packed buddy story perfect for readers of all ages – and all species!

Collects the entire Super Dinosaur #1-23 series and Super Dinosaur Origin Special #1.

Void Rivals Volume 1: More than Meets the Eye
Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Lorenzo De Felici and Matheus Lopes

The Energon Universe starts here! War rages around the Sacred Ring, where the last remnants of two worlds have collapsed around a black hole in a never-ending war.

However, when pilot Darak and his rival Solila both crash on a desolate planet, these two enemies must find a way to escape together. But are they alone on this strange planet? And what dark forces await that threaten the entire universe?

Void Rivals Volume 2: Hunted Across the Wasteland
Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Lorenzo De Felici

Darak and Solila traverse the northern wasteland – and there’s no shortage of enemies in their way.

But there’s hope in the form of everyone’s favorite Autobot Triple-Changer, Springer!

The game-changing team of Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo De Felici and Matheus Lopes continue their critically-acclaimed new series exploring the most shocking corners of the Energon Universe.

Frank Miller’s Pandora (Book 1)
Created by Frank Miller.
Written by Anthony Maranville & Chris Silvestri. Art by Emma Kubert

From legendary creator Frank Miller comes a dark, modern-day fairy tale about a teenage girl searching for a perfect world. But all is not what it seems . . .

Annabeth is an endlessly curious fifteen-year-old girl. Unpopular at school, unhappy at home, and struggling to feel like she belongs, everything changes for her when she stumbles across a flower-shaped relic with the power to warp reality. Determined to change her dissatisfying everyday life, Annabeth uses her newfound powers to transform the world around her—and as she does, she sows the seeds of impending chaos in her wake.

Created by Frank Miller, illustrated by Emma Kubert (Inkblot), and cowritten by Anthony Maranville and Chris Silvestri (Star Trek: Discovery)—originally published as six individual comic book issues—Frank Miller’s Pandora (Book 1) is the first arc of this dark fairy tale, now available in graphic novel format for the first time!

Nothing Special: Volume One and Volume Two
By Katie Cook

Two not-so-human teenagers and a friendly ghost radish face the fantasy adventure of a lifetime in this captivating graphic novel, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes material, from the inimitable Katie Cook.

In the grand scheme of the worlds at large, Callie thinks she’s nothing special. Sure, she’s friends with the ghost of a radish and her dad owns a magical antique shop—but she’s spent her life in the human world. Her dad won’t let her join him on his collection trips in the magical realm “for her own protection,” so she’s only caught glimpses of that world through the gates of the town where her father’s store is.

On her seventeenth birthday, Callie goes home with her friend Declan to find her home in disarray and her dad missing. Signs of a struggle point to the portal to the magical realm and when there are signs, you follow them. Now it’s up to Callie, Declan, and Radish to band together and bring him home. As they face creatures good and bad, and all sorts of adventure, Callie and Declan may just find out that they are both special in their own ways after all.

Black Hammer Volume 8: The End
Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Malachi Ward

In this multi-timeline, world-hopping adventure, we find new stakes, new heroes, and the long-awaited return to Black Hammer farm with the Weber family reuniting and facing many new challenges and villains in Jeff Lemire’s biggest event in the Black Hammer series thus far!

Collects Black Hammer: The End #1–#6 and features a sketchbook section and bonus art by Tonci Zonjic, Tyler Crook, Caitlin Yarsky, David Rubin, Max Fiumara, and Wilfredo Torres.

Duke Volume 1: Knowing is Half the Battle
Written by Joshua Williamson Art by Tom Riley

Codename G.I. Joe begins here.

Conrad Hauser made first contact with an alien being and lived to tell the tale. But no one, not even Colonel Hawk, will believe the story of the colossal transforming robot that nearly killed the man known as Duke.

Now, one of the US Army’s most decorated officers is on the hunt for answers, drawn into a conflict that no amount of training could ever prepare him for. A war that only a real American hero has any chance of surviving…

Cobra Commander Volume 1: Determined to Rule the World
Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Andrea Milana

Cobra Commander is an espionage horror series uncovering a world power’s truly terrifying rise to power and the one man who will sacrifice anyone and anything to get it.

The Cobra Threat Begins HERE.

In a world where the Cobra organization hasn’t formed, one man’s sinister plans to utilize the mysterious alien substance known as Energon sends shockwaves across the globe.

Who is Cobra Commander?

Where does he come from?

And what horrors is he planning to unleash that will rock the world – and maybe the universe – to its core?

Destro Vol. 1
Written by Dan Watters. Art by Andrei Bressan

James McCullen Destro XXIV is the man behind M.A.R.S. Industries, the undisputed leader in providing high-tech weapons to world powers…for the right price. But the emergence of Energon has changed everything. As Destro’s ambitions grow, the “Crimson Twins” Tomax and Xamot Paoli emerge to destroy their competition, and Cobra Commander realizes his current ally could be his future greatest enemy.

Acclaimed writer Dan Watters (Loki, Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!) and artist Andrei Bressan (Dark Ride, Birthright) change the balance of power in the Energon Universe forever.

Scarlett Vol. 1
Written by Kelly Thompson Art by Marco Ferrari

Shana “Scarlett” O’Hara is about to take on the most dangerous black ops mission of her career: infiltrating the mysterious rising power in Japan known as Clan Arashikage. Her one lead is her former partner—Jinx—turned Arashikage enforcer.

Now, Scarlett must use her very particular set of skills to survive undercover… and discover a shocking weapon that could change the balance of power on Earth.

Red-hot writer Kelly Thompson (Black Widow, Birds of Prey) and artist Marco Ferrari (Frontiersman) introduce some of the most anticipated characters to the Energon Universe in ways you’ll never expect.

Spider-Man: A Mighty Marvel Team-Up 3-Book Box Set
By Mike Maihac

Read the first three Mighty Marvel Team-Up graphic novels starring Spider-Man in this must-have collectible boxed set! These three hilarious and action-packed graphic novels see Spider-Man team up with the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the Guardians of the Galaxy as they work together to save the day and learn what it means to be friendly neighborhood super heroes.

Superstar cartoonist Mike Maihack packs these stories with some of Marvel’s most iconic heroes and villains and this boxed set is the perfect gift for any new or established Marvel fan! Join Spidey from the Quantum Realm to outer space in these thrilling team-up stories!

Animals Assemble!: When the Avengers are assembled to contain a super threat in New York City, Spider-Man is given the most important job of all: to make sure all the Avengers’ super pets are safe!

Spider-Man wants in on the bad-guy-fighting action, but with great power comes great pet-sitting. Featuring fan-favorite Avengers like Captain America, Captain Marvel, and Black Panther, this fun and funny original graphic novel sees the mighty web-slinger teaming up with the most unlikely of heroes to save the day!

Quantum Quest!: During a morning of doing good deeds and super heroing, Spider-Man is interrupted by the Fantastic Four and Namor. The great underwater city of Atlantis has disappeared, and the heroes need Spider-Man’s help to find it! While Spider-Man is unsure if his abilities can help him find the city, he takes on the mission hoping not to disappoint his heroes.

But when this mission takes him into the Quantum Realm, Spider-Man realizes that more than just a city has gone missing and that he might need more than just super powers to save the day!

Attention, readers! Traveling through the Quantum Realm may require you to spin your book on its side, upside-down, and back upright! Follow She-Hulk’s directions to stick with Spidey through the Quantum Realm!

Cosmic Chaos!: Spider-Man has ventured into space to return Silver Surfer’s surfboard to the space-faring hero. But what starts as a simple mission quickly evolves into a new mystery involving a collection of rare talismans that can give the owner great and potentially dangerous cosmic power.

Before he can return home, Spider-Man must discover where all the talismans are and just what their purpose is in order to ensure they don’t fall into the wrong hands.

Good thing Spidey has joined forces with the perfect Super Hero team—the Guardians of the Galaxy—to see this mission through! With the help of Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Star-Lord, Gamora, and Drax, can Spider-Man save the day and secure his way home? Or is he fated to be lost in space forever?

Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine
Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Jamal Igle

Have you ever wondered why all the great figures in history had a pet companion, and if they were all running from the same mysterious threat?

Such questions have never crossed the mind of Dudley Datson, a fifteen year-old with a penchant for invention. But when dastardly foes turn his world upside down, Dudley is going to have to start facing things beyond his wildest imagination in this modern day fable.

Space Western Comics: Cowboys vs. Aliens, Commies, Dinosaurs, & Nazis!
Edited by Craig Yoe

Spurs Jackson and his Space Vigilantes bravely defended the frontier against Martians, Venusian spies, Meteor Men, moon bats, and of course, Hitler and his space Nazis. Oh, and dinosaurs!

With stories by Walter Gibson, famed creator/writer of The Shadow pulps, and art by John Belfi, Stan Campbell, and Lou Morales, Space Western Comics were one of the weirdest, most fun comics series of the ’50s and are collected and restored here, including a “lost” story! Profusely illustrated intro by Eisner-award winning comics historian Craig Yoe. To Arizona . . . and beyond!

Transformers Vol. 1: Robots in Disguise
Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Mike Spicer

Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies—the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity’s only hope of survival is Optimus Prime.

Superstar creator Daniel Warren Johnson (Do a Powerbomb, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth), alongside showrunner Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible), reimagines Hasbro’s robots in disguise for a brand-new generation.

Transformers Vol. 2: Transport To Oblivion
Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Mike Spicer

The Fate of Two Worlds!

The new era for Transformers continues here!

The Decepticons make violent decisions about their future, bringing them face to face with Shockwave, whose shocking plans will change their war with the Autobots forever.

Now Optimus Prime must rally his allies on Earth and Cybertron, but not everyone believes he’s the right leader to save both worlds…

Amazing Adventures (Marvel Super Stories Book #2)
Written and Illustrated by Various

The second volume in a brand-new middle-grade anthology series with Marvel Comics, edited by John Jennings. Featuring 15 all-new six-page stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics for young readers, this all-star lineup features original stand-alone stories featuring Spider-Man, Captain America, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Strange, Silver Surfer, Thor, Moon Knight, Silk, Spider-Man 2099, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and Hawkeye. This all-star roster takes a fun, fresh look at everyone’s favorite Marvel super heroes, delivering delightful stories that will introduce them to first-time fans for a whole new generation of readers.

Contributors in Book Two: Ethan M. Aldridge (Estranged): Doctor Strange; Ryan Andrews (This Was Our Pact): Silver Surfer; Mike Cavallaro (Nico Bravo): Thor; Chan Chau (The Baby-Sitters Club): Moon Knight; Gabriela Epstein (Invisible: A Graphic Novel): Silk; Tim Fielder (Matty’s Rocket): Spider-Man 2099; Brian Fies (The Last Mechanical Monster); The Avengers; Dean Haspiel (Mo and Jo Fighting Together Forever): Fantastic Four; John Jennings (Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation): Black Panther; Jarrett Krosoczka (the Lunch Lady series): Spider-Man; Kat Leyh (Snapdragon): Guardians of the Galaxy; Jamar Nicholas (Leon the Extraordinary): Hulk; Amber Padilla (The Secret Garden on 81st Street): Ant-Man; Carlisle Robinson (Deafverse) Hawkeye; Judd Winick (Hilo): Captain America.

The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 3
By Bill Watterson

The third set of books collecting Bill Watterson’s timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from June 1988 to November 1989.

This compact, portable collection of Calvin and Hobbes comics will fit easily into backpacks, bookshelves—and make for a perfect stocking stuffer. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip’s origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. This is the third set in a series of seven.

Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.

The Killer Collection (Amazon Exclusive)
By Germán Gabler. Edited by Bill Cunningham

The English translation and adaption of the long lost Chilean spy comic by Germán Gabler. Lost since the 1970’s, Killer is a spy comic unlike any other featuring a rough hewn working man’s spy who lives up to his name! His adventures take him across the globe as he sorts out crisis situations for a secret black ops section of the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Each volume also includes bonus background material on real world spying and crime. This is the last chance to get the English Language Editions before they’re gone on January 5, 2025!

Universal Monsters: Dracula
Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds

The Department of Truth creators, James Tynion IV (W0rldtr33, Something is Killing the Children) and Martin Simmonds, reteam to tell a new tale of the monster who started it all!

When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient named Renfield into his asylum, the madman tells stories of a demon who has taken residence next door. But as Dr. Seward attempts to apply logic to the impossible…his daughter falls under the spell of the twisted Count Dracula!

Universal Monsters: Creature From the Black Lagoon Lives!
Written by Dan Watters & Ram V. Art by Matthew Roberts

Acclaimed creators Dan Watters (Home Sick Pilots, Lucifer), Ram V (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, Batman: Detective Comics), and Matthew Roberts (Manifest Destiny) rise from the depths for an all-new epic.

Years after the events of the original film, Journalist Kate Marsden hunts for a notorious serial killer in the heart of the Amazon. Hot on the trail of this madman, she soon encounters an unexpected new threat — but is he friend or foe? Or is he simply…Creature From the Black Lagoon?

Origins of Marvel Comics (Deluxe Edition)
Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko,
Herb Trimpe, Marie Severin, John Romita Sr.

A deluxe, collector’s edition of the original Origins of Marvel Comics including a new cover, essays, and more. Originally published in 1974, Origins of Marvel Comics features the first appearance of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel’s modern storytelling mythology—Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, and Doctor Strange—along with a second Silver Age tale featuring these special heroes, all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin.

Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, Origins of Marvel Comics highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe.

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