Strange Tales 1951 Series by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, Jim Starlin, Roy Thomas, Dennis O'Neil, Don Rico, Gerry Conway, Joe Maneely, Bill Everett, Hank Chapman, Carl Wessler, Gene Colan, Jim Mooney, George Tuska, Joe Orlando, Bernard Krigstein, Dick Ayers, Bob Forgione, Joe Sinnott, Larry Lieber, Joe Carter, Len Wein, Scott Lobdell, Bill Mantlo, Daniel Knauf, Brian Michael Bendis, David Finch, Roberto de la Torre, Art Simek, Mike Esposito, Stan Goldberg, Bob Powell, Artie Simek

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From the dark heart of the Atlas Era comes another dose of bizarre and exciting STRANGE TALES! Crafted by a host of the most talented illustrators to ever grace the comic-book page - from early work by Steve Ditko to accomplished efforts by Bill Everett - each story is a page-turning pleasure from the days when comics were as frightful as they were delightful! A heaping helping of bug-eyed aliens, unexplored caves, time machines, mermaids and atomic bombs will prove to you there's a taste of... moreFrom the dark heart of the Atlas Era comes another dose of bizarre and exciting STRANGE TALES! Crafted by a host of the most talented illustrators to ever grace the comic-book page - from early work by Steve Ditko to accomplished efforts by Bill Everett - each story is a page-turning pleasure from the days when comics were as frightful as they were delightful! A heaping helping of bug-eyed aliens, unexplored caves, time machines, mermaids and atomic bombs will prove to you there's a taste of something for everyone with a penchant for the fearsome and the fantastic. And with an in-depth introduction by noted Atlas scholar Dr. Michael J. Vassallo, there's no other place where comics' most contentious era is presented and studied in such detail as here. So reserve your copy today, and march on with the MARVEL MASTERWORKS! Collecting STRANGE TALES (1951) #40-48. less

The link between the Atlas Era and the Marvel Age draws ever closer with our sixth scare-filled collection of Strange Tales! Behind some of the most beautiful cover art in Bill Everett's storied career, each issue is packed with twist-ending tales that thrill and horrify. There are aliens, astronauts, girls, gangsters, police and poltergeists prepared to amaze you following every page turn... moreThe link between the Atlas Era and the Marvel Age draws ever closer with our sixth scare-filled collection of Strange Tales! Behind some of the most beautiful cover art in Bill Everett's storied career, each issue is packed with twist-ending tales that thrill and horrify. There are aliens, astronauts, girls, gangsters, police and poltergeists prepared to amaze you following every page turn. With artwork by a who's who of 1950s talent-from Ditko and Colan to Orlando and Crandall, it's as much a feast for the eyes as a shock to the senses. So reserve your copy today, or risk a comeuppance worse than death-no Strange Tales in your Masterworks library! COLLECTING: Strange Tales 49-57 less

From Groot to Fin Fang Foom, Marvel is proud to collect Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby’s monster masterworks in two astonishing Omnibus volumes! Stan “The Man” Lee and Jack “The King” Kirby are known the world over as two of the most influential creative powerhouses of the 20th century... moreFrom Groot to Fin Fang Foom, Marvel is proud to collect Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby’s monster masterworks in two astonishing Omnibus volumes! Stan “The Man” Lee and Jack “The King” Kirby are known the world over as two of the most influential creative powerhouses of the 20th century. Before they created Marvel’s super heroes, they concocted a host of iconic monster menaces! As if driven by atomic power, Lee and Kirby—aided by scripter Larry Lieber—turned out page after page of action-packed classics, many hinting at the famous Marvel heroes and villains to come: Thorr the Unbelievable; a wooly, alien Hulk; the eight-foot-tall Magneto. These tales are the awe-inspiring crucible that created the Marvel Age of Comics!Collecting: material from Strange Tales Of The Unusual 7; Astonishing 56; World Of Fantasy 15-19; Strange Worlds 1, 3-5; Strange Tales 67-70, 72-86; Journey Into Mystery 51-70; Tales To Astonish 1, 3-21; Tales Of Suspense 2-19; & Amazing Adventures 1-2 less

Marvel Master Jack Kirby introduces Fin Fang Foom!

In celebration of its 65th anniversary, the House of Ideas proudly presents a timeless testament to another true Marvel visionary Best known as the first artist to bring Spider-Man to life in the pages of Amazing Fantasy, Steve Ditko illustrated Amazing Spider-Man for four years - helping create characters such as Doctor Octopus, the Lizard, the Vulture, and dozens more of Spider-Man's classic villains... moreIn celebration of its 65th anniversary, the House of Ideas proudly presents a timeless testament to another true Marvel visionary Best known as the first artist to bring Spider-Man to life in the pages of Amazing Fantasy, Steve Ditko illustrated Amazing Spider-Man for four years - helping create characters such as Doctor Octopus, the Lizard, the Vulture, and dozens more of Spider-Man's classic villains. In contrast to the grounded realism of Spider-Man, Ditko also drew the adventures of Doctor Strange, a master of the mystic arts who defended Earth's citizens from bizarre otherworldly threats. Now, this deluxe keepsake edition collects his greatest moments. Stories from Tales To Astonish #26, 42; Strange Tales #94, 97, 110, 115, 126-127; 146; Amazing Adult Fantasy #7, 10, 12-13; Amazing Spider-Man #1, 31-33, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1; Hulk #6, 249; Tales Of Suspence #48, Daredevil #162; MSHS, Speedball #1. less

In 1962, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko gave birth to one of the most-enduring icons in American popular media: the one and only Amazing Spider-Man! Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued the young, guilt-ridden Peter Parker with the fantastic powers of an arachnid and the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager... moreIn 1962, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko gave birth to one of the most-enduring icons in American popular media: the one and only Amazing Spider-Man! Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued the young, guilt-ridden Peter Parker with the fantastic powers of an arachnid and the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager. The combination was pure magic during the course of 40 issues of web-slinging, wisecracking wonderment Lee and Ditko built the foundation for 45 years of Spidey spectaculars - girl trouble; bill trouble; bully trouble; the Daily Bugle; and a cast friends, family and, of course, supervillains unlike any other!Collecting: Amazing Fantasy 15; Amazing Spider-Man 1-38, Annual 1-2; Fantastic Four Annual 1; Strange Tales Annual 2 less

The Destroyer threatens a new amusement park! Luckily, Human Torch: Johnny Storm is on the scene to do some razing of his own! (note: this issue only contains the Human Torch story)

Collects material from Strange Tales (1951) #110-111, 114-141; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #2. The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Dr. Stephen Strange is a once-brilliant surgeon whose own failings left his hands in ruins and his career in tatters. He desperately sought a cure, but found so much more instead... moreCollects material from Strange Tales (1951) #110-111, 114-141; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #2. The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Dr. Stephen Strange is a once-brilliant surgeon whose own failings left his hands in ruins and his career in tatters. He desperately sought a cure, but found so much more instead. Now, Doctor Strange is the Master of the Mystic Arts, Earth's Sorcerer Supreme - mankind's only hope against dark and otherworldly forces! From Strange's wicked rival Baron Mordo to the Dread Dormammu, ruler of the Dark Dimension, prepare to have your horizons widened by the mind-boggling mystic realms on display in these strange tales from Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's spellbinding, visionary run! less

Vain, greedy and prideful, Dr. Stephen Strange was a world-renowned surgeon until a car accident crippled his hands. Broken and destitute, he journeyed to Tibet in search of a legendary healer... moreVain, greedy and prideful, Dr. Stephen Strange was a world-renowned surgeon until a car accident crippled his hands. Broken and destitute, he journeyed to Tibet in search of a legendary healer. He found not a man of medicine, but the venerable Ancient One -- and the path to the mystic arts! From Doctor Strange's eerie house on a Greenwich Village corner, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko unleashed new dimensions and otherworldly terrors -- stories that remain as influential today as they were on 1960s counter-culture. Now, Marvel is proud to offer this Omnibus collection of the complete Lee/Ditko Doctor Strange run! In one beautifully restored hardcover volume, experience the iconic first appearances of Baron Mordo, Eternity, Dormammu and the Mindless Ones, as well as Wong and the lovely Clea!Collecting: material from Strange Tales 110-111, 114-146 & Amazing Spider-Man Annual 2 less

The Plantman tries to frame Doris Evans’ father for robbing a store. Now, Johnny must work tirelessly to clear Mr. Evans’ name! (note: this issue only contains the Human Torch story)

As never seen before! The Torch disguises himself as Spidey just so he can successfully scorch Sandman!

The Puppet Master is back! But for some reason he looks a bit different this time…

Uatu the Watcher comes from an immortal race, but even HE needs the help of the Fantastic Four!

Tony Stark, director of S.H.I.E.L.D. It's day one of a new role for Tony as he takes up the mantle of the missing Nick Fury to lead S.H.I.E.L.D. into the 21st century! But what does this mean for the future of Iron Man?Collecting: Iron Man 15-18

S.H.I.E.L.D.'s first appearance! Long considered S.H.I.E.L.D.’s definitive adversary, Hydra has brought their own brand of terror to the Marvel Universe since 1965. Check out Nick Fury vs. Hydra’s many heads! Plus, an adventure with Doctor Strange leads him to the Dark Dimension.

Celebrating S.H.I.E.L.D.'s 50th anniversary, Marvel proudly presents the very fi rst S.H.I.E.L.D. adventures! Having revolutionized everything from super heroes to war and Westerns, in 1965 Stan Lee & Jack Kirby set their sights on the spy game. Cold War covert ops had been dominating headlines, so they created an international organization to protect the Marvel Universe. Headed by Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D... moreCelebrating S.H.I.E.L.D.'s 50th anniversary, Marvel proudly presents the very fi rst S.H.I.E.L.D. adventures! Having revolutionized everything from super heroes to war and Westerns, in 1965 Stan Lee & Jack Kirby set their sights on the spy game. Cold War covert ops had been dominating headlines, so they created an international organization to protect the Marvel Universe. Headed by Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D. featured amazing gadgets, world-dominating villains and the debut of the awesome Helicarrier! COLLECTING: STRANGE TALES (1951) 135-150, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 21, TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) 78 less

It's one of Marvel's most innovative series, now in one complete volume! With international threats on the rise, a council of global powers taps Nick Fury to protect us from Hydra, A.I.M., Baron Strucker and the Yellow Claw! The greatest team in comics, Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, dove into the world of covert ops, mixing Cold War drama with the mighty Marvel manner - but when Steranko took over, he rewrote the entire rulebook. COLLECTING: Strange Tales 135-168, Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D... moreIt's one of Marvel's most innovative series, now in one complete volume! With international threats on the rise, a council of global powers taps Nick Fury to protect us from Hydra, A.I.M., Baron Strucker and the Yellow Claw! The greatest team in comics, Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, dove into the world of covert ops, mixing Cold War drama with the mighty Marvel manner - but when Steranko took over, he rewrote the entire rulebook. COLLECTING: Strange Tales 135-168, Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1968) 1-15, Fantastic Four 21, Tales of Suspense (1959) 78, Marvel Spotlight (1971) 31, Avengers (1963) 72 less

Time to toss out that rabbits foot at last, True Believer! After thirteen years around the cauldron your luck has paid offwere conjuring up a sensational second Doctor Strange Masterworks! Featuring the mind-blowing ocular occult of Steve Ditko teamed with Stan "The Man" Lee, youll want to make sure you nail down your ouija board before breaking this sacred tome open. Theyre aided and abetted by Roy Thomas, Dennis ONeil, Bill Everett, Marie Severin and Dan Adkins... moreTime to toss out that rabbits foot at last, True Believer! After thirteen years around the cauldron your luck has paid offwere conjuring up a sensational second Doctor Strange Masterworks! Featuring the mind-blowing ocular occult of Steve Ditko teamed with Stan "The Man" Lee, youll want to make sure you nail down your ouija board before breaking this sacred tome open. Theyre aided and abetted by Roy Thomas, Dennis ONeil, Bill Everett, Marie Severin and Dan Adkins. With a roll call like that this ones anything but cursed!Weve got the climactic battle with the dread Dormammu and the cataclysmic intervention of Eternity; in his first-ever appearance the Living Tribunal lays his judgment upon the Earth, and if thats not enough reality-threatening thrills for you, we pit him head-to-head with Nebulous, Lord of the Planets Perilous. Its guaranteed to rattle your astral fillings!The origin of the Ancient One, the return of Baron Mordo, Stranges struggle against Kaluu while Cleas life hangs in the balance, and an otherworldly odyssey into deadly dimensions to save the lovely Victoria Bentley are the final incantations in this spell unlike any other ever uttered!Collecting Strange Tales #142-168 and a gallery of Doctor Stranges cover appearances across the entire Strange Tales run! less

The first appearance and origin of Haitian Witch Doctor, Brother Voodoo!

At '70s Marvel, no one mastered the startling scope and high-concept complexity of cosmic adventure like Jim Starlin! And his work on Adam Warlock set the tone for star-spanning spectacle that is considered a high-water mark to this day. Starlin evolved Warlock to the next level, imbuing the character with the inner demons of a man-god on the brink of insanity... moreAt '70s Marvel, no one mastered the startling scope and high-concept complexity of cosmic adventure like Jim Starlin! And his work on Adam Warlock set the tone for star-spanning spectacle that is considered a high-water mark to this day. Starlin evolved Warlock to the next level, imbuing the character with the inner demons of a man-god on the brink of insanity. Forced to confront an evil version of himself and the nihilisti c menace Thanos, Warlock's conflicts weren't just knuckle-grinding throw-downs; they were epic, existenti al struggles for his very soul. Featuring the fi rst-ever assembling of the Infinity Gems. COLLECTING: Strange Tales 178-181, Warlock 9-15, Avengers Annual 7, Marvel Two-In-One Annual 2 less

Part super-hero spectacle and part spiritual allegory, Adam Warlock must struggle with his inner demons even as he strives to oppose such dreadful threats as the Man-Beast, the Magus and Thanos of Titan! Collecting MARVEL PREMIERE #1-2, WARLOCK (1972) #1-15, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #176-178, STRANGE TALES (1951) #178-181, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #55 and ANNUAL #2, and AVENGERS ANNUAL (1967) #7.

Collects Strange Tales #178-181, Warlock #9-15, Marvel Team-Up #55, Avengers Annual #7 and Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2.Taking the legacy laid out by Lee, Kirby, Thomas and Kane, Jim Starlin evolved Warlock to the next level, imbuing the character with the furies and inner demons of a man-god on the brink of insanity... moreCollects Strange Tales #178-181, Warlock #9-15, Marvel Team-Up #55, Avengers Annual #7 and Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2.Taking the legacy laid out by Lee, Kirby, Thomas and Kane, Jim Starlin evolved Warlock to the next level, imbuing the character with the furies and inner demons of a man-god on the brink of insanity. Forced to confront the Magus, an evil version of himself, and the nihilistic menace, Thanos, Warlock's conflicts weren't just knuckle-grinding throw-downs, they were epic, existential struggles for the very soul. Culminating in the first-ever assembling of the Infinity Gems, and featuring the first appearances of such cosmic Marvel mainstays as Gamorra and Pip the Troll-not to mention an all-out struggle to save the universe joined by the Avengers, Captain Marvel and Spider-Man-this MASTERWORKs edition is definitive Marvel. less