Jim Shooter

Marvel Archives: A time capsule of iconic eras! Marvel Comics has shaped pop culture for decades, and now you can relive its most unforgettable moments with the all-new Marvel Archives series. This groundbreaking line of oversized graphic novels takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the most dynamic periods in Marvel''s history. Whether it''s the cosmic adventures of the 70s, the gritty urban tales of the 90s, or the high-flying superheroics of the mid-80s, Marvel Archives captures the essence of each era like never before. Marvel Archive Editions will contain a Deluxe oversized hardcover; the original comic stories presented as they were first printed; bonus features like complete ads, fan letter pages and cover galleries highlighting the work of legendary artists from the era. Each volume is more than just a collection of stories - it''s a portal to the cultural zeitgeist of the time. With every turn of the page, you''ll experience the world as it was, from the political and social upheavals that shaped the stories to the music, movies, and television that defined the era, and laid the groundwork for the Marvel Universe as we know it today. Excelsior, True Believers! Leap into the cosmic chaos of Marvel Superhero Secret Wars, a saga that redefined comic book storytelling and left an indelible mark on the mid-1980s cultural landscape! In 1984, as the world tuned into the height of Cold War tensions, grappled with economic booms and busts, and jammed to Michael Jackson''s Thriller or Madonna''s Like a Virgin, Marvel dropped a superpowered bombshell that changed everything. Transported to the mysterious Battleworld by the omnipotent Beyonder, Earth''s mightiest heroes and most sinister villains find themselves thrust into a no-holds-barred conflict. The stakes? A promise of limitless power! Watch alliances form and crumble like a game of Risk on a Saturday night, as iconic figures like Captain America, Spider-Man, and the X-Men square off against the likes of Doctor Doom, Magneto, and Ultron. But this isn''t just another battle of good vs. evil - his is survival, with moral dilemmas as complex as Dynasty plot twists. Mid-80s America was a time of power suits, big hair, and MTV on every screen, and this storyline brought that same bold energy to the comic page. Dr. Doom, channeling the greed-is-good ethos of Gordon Gekko, aims not for wealth but ultimate cosmic dominance. Meanwhile, Spider-Man stumbles upon a certain black costume - an innocent-looking suit destined to spark nightmares in the decades to come. It''s a showdown with all the blockbuster appeal of Back to the Future, the tension of the Reagan - era arms race, and the gravitas of Live Aid. Witness epic clashes, shocking betrayals, and a finale so jaw-dropping it makes Dallas''s ''Who Shot J.R.?'' look tame. Relive the saga that captivated a generation, redefining what superhero storytelling could be. This deluxe Marvel Archive Edition collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1-12, presented as facsimile editions, along with a gallery of iconic covers. Don''t miss your chance to own a piece of comic history - because in the world of superheroes, ''Secret Wars'' was, and still is, the ultimate crossover event.

One of the most iconic and devastating Marvel stories ever told, Demon in a Bottle chronicles Tony Stark''s harrowing battle with alcoholism in a story that changed comics forever! Corporate connivances, murder charges, villains by the dozen - Iron Man faces his most untouchable foe in criminal industrialist Justin Hammer and his literal army of super-villains! But can the Armoured Avenger overcome an even more implacable personal demon, invulnerable to technology or wealth? Plus: Iron Man''s origin told in detail! A titanic battle with Namor the Sub-Mariner! And a who''s who of Shellhead''s greatest foes! Collecting: Iron Man (1968) 120-128