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Friday, February 18, 2005

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BEST OF THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 1 HC

Written by Stan Lee, Archie Goodwin, Roy Thomas, John Byrne, Karl Kesel, Mark Waid, Barry Windsor-Smith and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, art by Jack Kirby, John Buscema, George Perez, John Byrne, Stuart Immonen, Mike Wieringo, Barry Windsor-Smith & Steve McNiven,

Follow the FF from their original adventure to the height of their success! Caught in a mental maelstrom of alien enemies! Trips into the Negative Zone, Subterranea and the soul of Ben Grimm! The triumph and tragedy of Mr. Fantastic! The Thing vs. the Thing! And who will be the last hero standing in the ultimate war...of practical jokes? Featuring Dr. Doom, Dr. Octopus, the Impossible Man, Daredevil and more! Collects Fantastic Four #1, #39-40, #51, #100, #116, #176, #236, And #267; Fantastic Four (Vol. 3) #56 And #60; Marvel Fanfare #15; Marvel Two-In-One #50; and Marvel Knights 4 #4.

360 pages, $29.99.

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 2

Written by Stan Lee, art and cover by Don Heck.

Marvel's Man of Metal makes his triumphant return to the Masterworks! Yes, it's time to fess up and Face Front, True Believers: After a thirteen-year vacation, the iron-clad Avengeršs back with his sophomore effort at long last. But it's guaranteed to be one harrowing homecoming! This tomešs classic tales pit Tony Stark against a virtual whošs who of adversaries in the mighty Marvel manner that could only be brought to you by Stan Lee and the lavish pen of "Dashing" Don Heck! There's the return of Iron Manšs arch-nemesis, the Mandarin, and said vile villain's origin, followed up by the first appearance of the long-loved Avenger, Hawkeye -- but he's not playing on the side of angels here. No, he's teamed-up with the Black Widow against ol' Iron Boots! And finally, Iron Man must test his mettle against no less than Captain America and his own Iron Man armor as the new Iron Man fights the old! Itšs a slam-bang barrage of Marvel classics with drama galore and a little š60s Russkie "Red Scare" that can't be beat. Collecting Tales of Suspense #51-65.

240 pages, $49.99.

EMMA FROST VOL. 3: BLOOM DIGEST

Written by Karl Bollers, penciled by Carlo Pagulayan, cover by Greg Horn.

Emma's fought her family, the Boston mob and her own boyfriend -- and won. Now, the young mutant sets her sights on the Big Apple and Empire State University, where she becomes extremely friendly with another, more experienced telepath. But is this relationship entirely healthy? It might not be for Ian Kendall, the teacher Emmašs infatuated withŠwhose life is suddenly turned upside down! With the love of her life on trial for his job, what is Emma willing to do to save him? Donšt miss the ultimate telepathic catfight! Collects Emma Frost #13-18.

144 pages, $7.99.

HUMAN TORCH VOL. 1: BURN DIGEST

Written by Karl Kesel, art and cover by Skottie Young.

Johnny Storm is the youngest member of the world-famous Fantastic Four, with the powers and temperament of fire itself. Impulsive, restless and thrill-seeking by nature, the Torch doesnšt need to wait for the rest of the FF. He can get into trouble all by himself. Years ago, after gaining his powers, Johnny became the most popular student on his high-school campus. The Big Man on Campus until the Torch came along was Olympic-bound wrestler Mike Snow. The Snow/Storm rivalry reached a terrible climax when the two fought over a girl. Snow never wanted to see Johnny again -- until now, years later, when a fellow firefighter dies before his eyes, inexplicably bursting into flames ... like a Human Torch. Collects Human Torch #1-6

136 pages, $7.99.

ULTIMATE ADVENTURES: ONE TIN SOLDIER TPB

Written by Ron Zimmerman, cover and pencils by Duncan Fegredo.

Because Joe Quesada demanded it! An aging orphan receives his fondest wish and is adopted by the wealthiest man in town...who also happens to be the costumed adventurer known as Hawk-Owl, the Midnight Avenger, Chicagošs crime-fighting scourge! If you ever wondered about the relationships between super heroes and their sidekicks, this action-packed yet hilarious adventure answers all the questions you were afraid to ask! Collects Ultimate Adventures #1-6.

144 pages, $12.99.

MARVEL TEAM-UP VOL. 1: THE GOLDEN CHILD TPB

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Scott Kolins.

When Cerebro detects Paul Patterson, a student attending Peter Parker's school whošs developed mutant powers, it sets Wolverine and Spider-Man on the same path. But with competing agendas, will they work together? Will they be at odds? Hard to say... but the title doesnšt say "Super Friends," gang! Plus: Mr. Fantastic and Dr. Strange, Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk, and more! Collects Marvel Team-Up #1-6.

144 pages, $14.99.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 9: SKIN DEEP TPB

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art by Mike Deodato Jr. and Mark Brooks, cover by Joe Jusko.

Peter Parker must confront a former classmate who -- like himself -- was granted amazing powers during a science experiment gone awry. But why does he blame Peter for the laboratory mishap, and just how far will he take his quest for vengeance? Collects Amazing Spider-Man #515-518.

96 pages, $9.99.

SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN VOL. 5: SINS REMEMBERED TPB

Written by Samm Barnes, penciled by Scot Eaton, cover by Greg Land.

Spinning directly out of the events of Amazing Spider-Man: Sins Past, Spider-Man and Sarah, the daughter of Gwen Stacy and the web-slinger's greatest enemy, embark on a journey of discovery -- one that will take them halfway around the world to Paris, and into the sights of a mysterious new enemy. Collects Spectacular Spider-Man #23-26.

96 pages, $9.99.

MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN VOL. 3: THE LAST STAND TPB

Written by Mark Millar, pencils and cover by Terry Dodson.

In the conclusion to the Marvel Knights Spider-Man super-story, the identity of Aunt May's abductor is finally revealed. But is that the villain who really pulls the strings? Things heat up as Spidey and the Black Cat face off against the might of the Sinister Twelve. Even with the tough-as-nails Black Cat by his side, how can the web-slinger possibly defeat twelve of the most powerful super-villains on the planet? The roller-coaster ride that is Marvel Knights Spider-Man picks up speed, riding a corkscrew to its conclusion. Collects Marvel Knights Spider-Man #9-12.

96 pages, $9.99.

NEW THUNDERBOLTS VOL. 1: ONE STEP FORWARD TPB

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art and cover byTom Grummett,

From the ashes of the Avengers, a new group of heroes springs forth ­ all of whom happen to be former villains! New Thunderbolts signals a return to greatness for one of Marvel's longest-running titles of the last decade! But does this new team have the backbone to support the hopes and dreams of an entire city? Guest-starring Spider-Man and Wolverine! Collects New Thunderbolts #1-6.

144 pages, $14.99.

EXCALIBUR VOL. 2: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER TPB

Written by Chris Claremont, art by Aaron Lopresti, cover by Andy Park.

Professor Xavier has now assembled his ragtag team of Magneto and Callisto -- with youngsters Wicked, Freakshow and Shola under their tutelage. Already struggling to keep the peace in Genosha, as well as between themselves, will the team have the strength to get to the bottom of simultaneous terrorist attacks on X-Corp offices around the world? Plus: Magneto has returned to Genosha, and hešs got someone with him...someone who promises to shake things up for Professor X and his newly formed team! Collects Excalibur #5-10.

144 pages, $14.99.

X-MEN: EVE OF DESTRUCTION TPB

Written by Scott Lobdell, penciled by Salvador Larroca, Tom Raney and Leinil Francis Yu, cover by Ian Churchill.

Magneto menaces the world once again -- but while he threatens to spread war, the X-Men are trapped in Genosha! It's up to Phoenix to lead a new team to victory, but can she manage it? Can they? Guest-starring Dazzler, Northstar, Corsair of the Starjammers and more! Collects Uncanny X-Men #391-393 and X-Men #111-113.

152 pages, $14.99.

NIGHTCRAWLER: THE DEVIL INSIDE TPB

Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, penciled by Darick Robertson, cover by Greg Land.

The X-Man known as Nightcrawler is a man with a foot in two worlds -- one the daylight world of super heroes and super-villains; the other a netherworld of demons and angels, ghosts and monsters...human and otherwise. With the looks of a devil and the soul of a kind, ordinary man, Nightcrawler is used to being pulled in both directions, but now he might be asked to go where the other X-Men won't -- into the shadows that have always called to him! Does he have what it takes to get to the bottom of the strange deaths of thirteen children -- and more important, is he strong enough to take on the sinister forces behind it once he does? Collects Nightcrawler#1-6.

144 pages, $14.99.

PUNISHER MAX VOL. 3: MOTHER RUSSIA TPB

Written by Garth Ennis, penciled by Dougie Braithwaite, cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Nicky Fury's got a job that needs doing -- in Russia. The kind of suicide mission any sane man wouldn't ponder for a second. And thatšs exactly why he needs the Punisher. Searching for a deadly retrovirus whose sale on the black market could bring the world to its knees, Frank Castle penetrates a Russian nuclear silo...and comes face-to-face with the Mongolian! Collects Punisher #13-18.

144 pages, $14.99.

FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 6: RISING STORM TPB

Written by Mark Waid, art and cover by Mike Wieringo.

Galactus's worst Herald ever -- Johnny Storm, the Invisible Man!? -- is running out of time. So far, Johnny has been able to stall Galactus from sating his cosmic hunger -- but that luck won't hold forever. What planet will be chosen as Galactus's next victim? The reintroduction of a fan-favorite Marvel Universe hero into the battle may have caused more problems than it solved, because not even he can save the Fantastic Three from Johnny's newfound might! Who will live, who will die and how will Johnny ever be the same now that he's tasted the Power Cosmic? Collects Fantastic Four #520-524.

120 pages, $13.99.

ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 1 TPB

Written by Stan Lee, illustrated by Jack Kirby.

New edition! These early classic Stan Lee/Jack Kirby adventures of Marvel's First Family -- the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, the Thing and Mr. Fantastic -- defined the Marvel Age of Comics.

528 pages, black and white, $16.99.

GIANT-SIZE MARVEL TPB

Written by Len Wein, Roy Thomas, Steve Gerber, Don McGregor, Roger Slifer, Gerry Conway and Tony Isabella, penciled by Dave Cockrum, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, Don Heck, Gil Kane, Frank Robbins and Don Perlinm cover by John Romita.

Giants roamed the Earth in those days, and now they're back! Witness the formation of the new X-Men and the old Invaders! The rapid return of the wartime runner called the Whizzer! The debut of the multiplying Marvel Knight Madrox! Spider-Man vs. the Man-Wolf! The Defenders vs. the Squadron Sinister! The tantalizing Tigra and more! Tales almost too tall to tell, together in a titanic tome! Collects Giant-Size Fantastic Four #4; Giant-Size Avengers #1; Giant-Size Defenders #4; Giant-Size Super-Heroes #1, Giant-Size Invaders #1; Giant-Size X-Men #1 and Giant-Size Creatures #1.

216 pages, $24.99.

MAN-THING: WHATEVER KNOWS FEAR... TPB

Written by Hans Rodionoff, illustrated by Kyle Hotz.

From the screenwriter of the Man-Thing movie comes this prequel exploring the disappearance of the local sheriff in a backwater bayou town plagued by mysterious and horrific events. Featuring some of the cast from the film, as well as a new character -- an unflappable insurance-claims adjuster named Nathan Mehr ‹ this story further explores the mythology and backstory introduced in the movie, ending where the big-screen adventure begins. Collects Man-Thing #1-3 ‹ plus Savage Tales #1, the creaturešs first appearance, and Adventure Into Fear #16, the story that inspired the movie.

112 pages, $12.99.

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