Bill Mantlo

The classic saga reaches its epic conclusion! Rom came to Earth on a solemn mission to eradicate the sworn enemies of the Spaceknights: the Dire Wraiths! And now he might be on the verge of achieving it - with help from the mutant Forge and just about every super hero on Earth! But when the Wraith War is over, what will be left for Rom? Can he find his happy ending back on Galador? Not without a quest through the stars that will pit him against the Robot-Hunters, more Dire Wraiths and Ego, the Living Planet! Back on Earth, Rom''s allies Rick Jones and Brandy Clark learn to be careful what they wish for when they meet the Beyonder! That leads to a surprising reunion on Galador - and a fateful decision! Collecting: Rom (1979) #61-75, Rom Annual (1982) #4

The Mantlo/Buscema team reigned over Hulk for an astounding six-year run!Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema continue their indestructible Incredible Hulk run by asking the question: What if Bruce Banner’s gamma-powered other self wasn’t an unhinged engine of destruction? It’s “mind over monster” for Marvel’s green goliath as Banner’s intellect dominates his mean, green form, leading him on a journey of self-discovery that ends on the doorstep of the White House! Guest-starring just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, it’s a Hulk saga for the ages! Plus: a pair of Hulk-sized Annuals, Banner fuses with the cosmic power of Captain Universe, and Hulk battles the Avengers–plus Frank Miller’s first Marvel story!COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1968) #263-279, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #10-11, Incredible Hulk vs. Quasimodo (1983) #1Written by Bill Mantlo With Jo DuffyPenciled by Sal Buscema With Rick Leonardi, Rich Buckler, Frank Miller & Mark Gruenwald

Continuing the complete collection of Rom’s classic adventures in the Marvel Universe!The female Dire Wraiths hiding in Earth’s midst are even more deadly than the males, and now they’re taking charge of the invasion! That’s bad news for Rom, who is still coming to terms with Brandy Clark’s transformation into the golden Spaceknight Starfire! But it might be even worse for the super hero known as Torpedo! Tensions mount further when a crew of Skrulls arrive with their own vendetta against the Dire Wraiths! It’s a good thing Rom has allies in his noble fight — including Ant-Man, Alpha Flight and the New Mutants! But when the Spaceknight meets the Incredible Hulk at last, what impact will Rom’s Neutralizer have on the rampaging jade giant?COLLECTING: Rom (1979) #48-60, Rom Annual (1982) #3, Incredible Hulk (1968) #296Written by Bill MantloPenciled by Sal Buscema, Mark Bright, Steve Ditko & William Johnson

Micronauts auteur Bill Mantlo concludes his legendary run with Jackson Guice’s scintillating artwork!The final issues of the Micronauts’ original series are collected in this Epic Collection, book that features the Micronauts at war with Baron Karza in final battle for the fate of Homeworld. Led by Commander Rann and Marionette, the Micronauts have lost dearly in their battle against the wicked Karza. With those closest to them among the casualties, can our heroes summon what it takes to win? With new teammates Fireflyte and Devil by their side, they might have a fighting chance. Bill Mantlo and Butch Guice bid adieu to Homeworld, but the “Final Voyages” creative team of Peter B. Gillis and Kelley Jones begin to chart their course for the last legendary leg of the Micronauts’ glory days!COLLECTING: Micronauts (1979) #51-59

The Epic Collection of 80s sci-fi icon Rom''s classic adventures continues! Rom''s solemn quest to eradicate the Dire Wraiths from Earth brings him face-to-face with more of Marvel''s greatest heroes! A journey to Namor''s underwater realm leads Rom to an epic battle with monsters of the deep! Shang-Chi lends his deadly hands to thwart the Wraiths'' black magic! Rom joins Doctor Strange in a mind-bending confrontation with the Living Tribunal! And as the Wraiths unleash their latest attack, the deadly Firefall might just be too hot to handle - even for Rom and the ever-lovin'', blue-eyed Thing! Meanwhile, Rom is about to learn that when it comes to Dire Wraiths, the female of the species is deadlier than the male - and the impending arrival of the dreaded Dweller on the Threshold may spell doom for all! Collecting: Rom (1979) 34-47, Rom Annual (1982) 2, Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 99

The 70s sci-fi cult classic by Bill Mantlo returns, collected in paperback for the very first time! The original adventures of the Micronauts in the Marvel Universe continue! In this volume, they return to Earth only to find themselves in the X-Men''s Danger Room with the killer metamorph Huntarr in hot pursuit. Their adventures on our world will take them to unexpected places, including a comic book store and into battle against Doctor Doom. And when an exploit with the Wasp leaves half the team seemingly lost, the killer Computrex and rotting Professor Prometheus may just finish off the rest of our heroes. Meanwhile, back on Homeworld, the corrupt Prince Argon closes his grasp on power and with it the rebel Lady Slug. When the Micronauts are drawn back to Homeworld to battle Argon, a shocking revelation leaves them unprepared for the fight ahead. Collecting: Micronauts (1979) #36-50

Revered author Bill Mantlo beings his five-year-long seminal run on the Incredible Hulk! The Incredible Hulk rampages into the Bill Mantlo era! Mantlo''s five-year run redefined comics greenest meanest goliath. It kicks off when the Hulk from unleashes his rage on Gamma Base. By the time the dust settles, Hulk is exiled to Jarella''s world where he crosses paths with the cosmic Gardener. Then, it''s back to Earth for a double-sized 250th issue team-up/tussle with the Silver Surfer. The indelible art of Sal Buscema is on task for every event, especially when the Hulk begins a world tour. From Egypt to mother Russia and then to Japan, every country gets its rightful dose of ''Hulk smash!'' Glenn Talbot also faces a dramatic reckoning, after which Hulk gets his passport stamped on Easter Island by Absorbing Man. Colllecting: Incredible Hulk (1968) #245-262 and Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #25

The 70s sci-fi cult classic by Bill Mantlo returns, collected in paperback for the very first time! Bill Mantlo and stunning new series artist Pat Broderick continue the original adventures of the Micronauts in the Marvel Universe! In this Epic Collection, our freedom fighters will join forces with S.H.I.E.L.D. in a war with Hydra, but first they''ll have to survive life on Earth, a place designed for heroes a bit larger than their micro-scale. Meanwhile, back in the Microverse, an evil returns, but it won''t take a form the Micronauts expect. Victory with over adversary won''t come without a price as a Micronaut falls and another must make a tragic choice that will forever change his world. This volume concludes with Mantlo''s blockbuster origin of the Microverse, co-starring Doctor Strange and featuring the introduction of Devil and Fireflyte! Collecting: The Micronauts (1979) #21-35 & Annual (1979) #2 and material from Marvel Preview (1975) #4 & #7

One of the most surprising and pivotal eras beings for the Hulk, beginning with Bruce Banner overcoming his rage and transforming into the Intelligent Hulk! Bruce Banner has overcome his angry other half and become the Intelligent Hulk, but will the combination of brains and brawn prove to be better than a good ol'' ''Hulk smash!''? Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema will find out for us as they begin to explore the potential of comics'' man-monster''s many personalities. And who could be a better adversary for the Intelligent Hulk than the big-brained Leader? The Leader''s machinations will pull the Avengers into the fray and team Hulk and She-Hulk for the first time. Then, Hulk will be ripped through time by Kang the Conqueror and go to war with M.O.D.O.K. and a resurgent A.I.M. Topping it off is a rare comic adaptation of 1982 Incredible Hulk animated series. Collecting: The Incredible Hulk (1968) #280-291 & Annual (1968) #12 and The Incredible Hulk Vs. Quasimodo (1983) #1

The 70s sci-fi cult classic by Bill Mantlo returns, collected in paperback for the very first time! Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden made The Micronauts a Marvel Comics hit defined by a cosmic scope, high-stakes drama and a hearty helping of fun. At the heart of the Micronauts saga was a world torn asunder: Baron Karza has taken over Homeworld, a microscopic planet in the throes of rebellion. Those who don''t die at Baron Karza''s hands wind up in his Body Banks, their limbs and organs plundered as a horrifying new currency for planetary elites. Society''s only hope is a randomly formed group of freedom fighters - or was the formation of the Micronauts random? The enigmatic Time Traveler holds a secret that might just be the salvation of Homeworld. Collecting: The Micronauts (1979) #1-20 & Annual (1979) #1

Read the Thing''s first headlining series before his MCU debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps! Whether it''s heroes looking to team up or villains trying to test their mettle, everybody loves an adventure with the ever-lovin'' blue-eyed Thing! And we have no doubt that you''ll love the Marvel Two-In-One Omnibus! It''s packed with page after page of action that''s just plain fun. Who wouldn''t want to see the Thing fight the Man-Thing? Or take a spin on a back-from-the-future Guardians of the Galaxy spaceship? Or just smash some stuff up in a battle with the towering beast Braggadoom? Marvel Two-In-One also features an exploration of the origins of Spider-Woman and an out-of-control Deathlok programmed for assassination. And if that''s not enough, well, hey, the Thing takes a trip to the Bermuda Triangle to punch dinosaurs. How can you not love that? Collecting: Marvel Feature (1971) #11-12, Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #1-20, 22-36 & Annual (1976) #1, Marvel Team-Up (1972) #47 and The Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #11

Visionary creator Al Milgrom writes - and draws - Spider-Man''s second ongoing series in the leadup to its historic 100th issue! Kingpin''s hitmen are closing in, your girlfriend - who doesn''t even want to know the real you - broke up with you, and your new alien costume wants to kill you. What''s that, you say? Yup, it''s just another day for Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man! Writer/artist Al Milgrom spins a series of wonderful web-slinging adventures in the run up to Spectacular Spider-Man #100. He introduces new villains in the Lee/Ditko mold like the Answer and the Spot and (literally) resurrects classic characters like Silvermane as killer cyborg! The Kingpin''s the man pulling the strings throughout. Will his leverage on the Black Cat mean Spidey won''t see issue #101? Also featuring an Annual exploring Aunt May''s younger days and the rare Spider-Man installment of Questprobe. Collecting: The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #92-100 & Annual (1979) #4, Web of Spider-Man (1985) #1 and Questprobe (1984) #2

At last, the classic adventures of 80s sci-fi icon Rom the Spaceknight are collected in paperback format! Learn how Rom gave his life in service to his planet, Galador, becoming a Spaceknight sworn to protect it from the evil Dire Wraiths! Rom tracks these vile creatures across the cosmos to Earth, where they have infiltrated the highest levels - including S.H.I.E.L.D. itself! Armed with his energy analyzer, only Rom can see the true form of the Dire Wraiths - and with his neutralizer, he can blast them to Limbo! But what will Earth make of this armoured invader? Will his quest be aided or hindered by encounters with the X-Men and Jack of Hearts? And can he survive deadly clashes with super villains like the Mad Thinker and the Space Phantom? Collecting: Rom (1979) 1-20

Vision and Scarlet Witch, one of the most iconic love stories in comics, gets the Marvel Masterworks treatment, including never-before-reprinted material! The Marvel Masterworks are proud to present a massive volume collecting the adventures of the Avengers icons - Vision and the Scarlet Witch. We''re including not just the massive 1985 maxiseries that went on to inspire WandaVision, but also rare never-before-reprinted stories that chronicle the couples'' search for acceptance. With rich storytelling and vibrant artwork, these stories explore themes of love, duty and identity, showcasing the enduring bond between two iconic characters. The Vision''s origins are explored, while the Scarlet Witch expands her powers in new and sometimes shocking ways. Wanda''s brother Quicksilver''s prejudice risks splitting their family apart. Will his choices set him on a dark path? And with Wanda''s mystic pregnancy nearing term what will Magneto''s return mean for the mother-to-be? Collecting: Vision and The Scarlet Witch (1985) #1-12, West Coast Avengers (1985) #2 and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #6, #14, #32, #48, #58, Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) #10, Solo Avengers (1987) #5 and What The--?! (1988) #3

One of the darkest eras in Tony Stark''s long history continues as Iron Man battles Iron Man! Dennis O''Neil and Luke McDonnell''s rich storytelling in the latest Marvel Masterworks is a compelling exploration of what makes a man and what makes a hero. Brought to his knees by the bottle and by Obadiah Stane, Tony Stark continues his struggle to regain control of his life. Meanwhile James ''Rhodey'' Rhodes fights to rebuild the empire Stark lost, but the Iron Man armour may drive him mad first. The tension between these headstrong heroes builds until it explodes in a historic war of Iron Men. Only one man can wear the red-and-gold. Who will it be? This volume also features the never-before-reprinted solo saga of Iron Man''s compatriot Jack of Hearts, revealing his mysterious origins in a cosmic quest. Collecting: The Invincible Iron Man (1968) #183-192 & Annual (1970) #7, Marvel Team-Up (1972) #134 and Jack of Hearts (1984) #1-4