This collection of Golden Age reprints – gathered under an iconic Neal Adams cover – offers a fun glimpse into the earliest days of superhero comics. Featuring work from the likes of Jerry Siegel, Lou Fine, Sheldon Moldoff and more.
READWhile seeing to the rebuilding of Latveria, Doctor Doom plots his revenge against Reed Richards and the Fantastic Four. Writer/artist John Byrne delivers another exceptional transitional issue, this one completely sans Fantastic Four.
READNear death, Galactus devours the Skrull Throne-World. Meanwhile, back on Earth, the Fantastic Four recover from their Negative Zone adventure. This is a transitional issue – but a well-done one – by writer/artist John Byrne.
READA Banner-brained Hulk returns to Jarella’s world where he must battle the monstrous version of himself to free his queen. Archie Goodwin and Herb Trimpe continue to deliver excellent work on The Incredible Hulk.
READCaptain America and the Falcon are drafted by the government to stop a plot to destroy the United States during the Bicentennial. Jack “The King” Kirby’s return to one of his most famous creations proves to be a lot of fun.
READA third lieutenant recounts the terrible toll on natives when the U.S. took control of the Philippines from Spain. This chilling lead story kicks off a collection of dark, reality-based tales from the likes of William Stout and others.
READTrapped in a subatomic world, the Hulk unexpectedly finds acceptance and happiness – until Psyklop comes calling again! A strong conclusion to a Harlan Ellison two-parter, with this half executed by the team of Roy Thomas, Herb Trimpe and Sam Grainger.
READA race of warriors seeks to unlock a mind-meld technique they hope can save their world from extermination. The first professional chapter of the career-spanning Star Slammers property from auteur creator Walter Simonson.
READAn amnesiac knight of the Third Reformation holds the key to a galactic empire’s expansion – or downfall. A morally dark sci-fi one-shot from then-young auteur creator Howard Chaykin.
READWhile Alicia is in the hospital recovering from a savage beat down at the hands of Annihilus, Ben Grimm’s first love comes calling. John Byrne delivers a poignant story here, along with some overpowering inks over penciler Ron Wilson.
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