Best Selling Books by Barry Windsor-Smith

In this pen-and-ink graphic novel, in 1964, Bobby Bailey is recruited for a U.S. military experimental genetics program that was discovered in Nazi Germany 20 years prior. His only ally, Sergeant McFarland, intervenes to try to protect him, which sets off a chain of events that spin out of everyone’s control. As the titular monsters multiply, becoming real and metaphorical, literal and ironic, the story reaches its emotional and moral reckoning. Windsor-Smith has been working on this passion project for more than 35 years, and Monsters is part intergenerational family drama, part espionage thriller, and part metaphysical journey. Trauma, fate, conscience, and redemption are just a few of the themes that intersect in the most ambitious (and intense) graphic novel of Windsor-Smith''s career.

A limited, signed edition of Barry Windsor-Smith''s Monsters, one of the most anticipated graphic novels in recent comics history.

The Freebooters is a lively, character-driven graphic narrative set in a fantastic, ancient milieu that superficially bears resemblance to a world that will be familiar to longtime Windsor-Smith fans who remember his work on another famous warrior. This volume collects the entirety of Windsor-Smith''s "The Freebooter" stories from the acclaimed BWS: Storyteller comic book series from the early 1990s, including a full-length chapter from the unpublished tenth issue, plus more than 50 pages of new story. The Freebooters is amongst the most raucous and literate comics of Windsor-Smith''s career, the culmination of a lifetime of experience and knowledge, approaching his comics with a seriousness of purpose while never losing his unmistakable sense of humor. A ripping good yarn!

Adastra in Africa spotlights a young, exiled goddess traveling to an African village and striving to bring salvation to the famine-stricken area. It''s a compelling tale of an outsider attempting to use her own non-traditional methods to help a defiantly proud people regain its vitality, without compromising the tribe''s heritage and values. This stand-alone graphic novel features some of the most beautifully intricate and graceful drawing of Windsor-Smith''s legendary career.ufeff

Wolverine''s a lot of things to a lot of people, but to one infamous enclave he was nothing but a... weapon. And weapons kill people. They found that out well enough. Find out just how much "X" can cover in this prequel to recent revelations of the murderous mysteries that have mesmerized our favorite mutant! Collects Marvel Comics Presents #72-84

Archer returns to his family for a final confrontation with his past! But as Archer reaches a turning point with his family and friends, Armstrong confronts the man who stole secret-stuffed satchel and, with it, the secrets of the Valiant Universe. Barry Windsor-Smith closes his legendary run as long-awaited answers are revealed!

Of all the members of the X-Men, none has been more popular than Wolverine -- yet the origins of this mutant hero had always been tightly shrouded in mystery. Aside from a few hazy tidbits, Wolverine''s past has always been little more than a blank slate. In WEAPON X, acclaimed writer/illustrator Barry Windsor-Smith peels back this veil of secrecy to reveal how Wolverine''s skeleton became laced with an indestructible adamantium metal. Kidnapped and drugged, Wolverine is subjected to a series of sadistic medical experiments designed to create the perfect soldier. As he battles back against this tortuous experience, Wolverine proves himself to be a true hero long before his days as an X-Man.--Amazon.com.

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #11 and Annual #3; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #96-98 and Annual #5; Daredevil (1964) #7 and #47; Silver Surfer (1968) #5; Thor (1966) #179-181; Marvel Premiere #3 and material from Captain America Comics #3 and #16, Suspense #28, Amazing Adult Fantasy #11, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15 and Spectacular Spider-Man Super Special. Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! In the days before World War II, a teenager named Stanley Lieber ran errands in the Timely Comics offices. Soon, u0093Stan Leeu0094 published his first story u0097 and before long, he was running the show! In the 1960s, Lee and Jack Kirby transformed super hero comics with the Fantastic Four u0097 whose success sparked a line of smash hits that created the Marvel Universe! Presented here are some of the greatest stories written by u0093The Man,u0094 from rarely seen tales from Leeu0092s earliest days to unforgettable adventures starring his most iconic co-creations with Kirby, Steve Ditko and others u0097 including the FF, Spider-Man, Thor, Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange and Daredevil!

Collects the entire Young Gods stories, including the previously unpublished issues #10 and #11, plus new story material, background information, and behind-the-scenes art! The story and characters are sexy, ribald, and outrageously funny!

SQUARE PEGS IN A ROUND WORLD Archer is the world?s greatest hand-to-hand ?ghter, an expert marksman, and a seeker of truth and righteousness. Armstrong is an immortal warrior who has reluctantly brawled his way from pre-history to modern times only to realize that the best way to face life?s many challenges is to grab a drink. But Armstrong counts as his worst day the one when Archer turned up and decided that they were partners ? a team chosen by fate to save the world! From the minds of legendary creators Barry Windsor-Smith (Weapon X), Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), Bob Layton (Iron Man), and more comes the first Valiant Classic Collection of the groundbreaking series CBR calls a ""comic book masterpiece""! Collecting ARCHER & ARMSTRONG (1992) #0?12.

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #194-200, Annual (1970) #9; New Mutants Special Edition (1985) #1; Nightcrawler (1985) #1-4; material from Bizarre Adventures (1981) #27. Chris Claremont, together with an absolute dream team of art talent — John Romita Jr., Arthur Adams, Barry Windsor-Smith and Dave Cockrum — brings you an indisputable Marvel masterwork! Beginning with the earthshaking return of the Juggernaut, tensions rise as Professor X’s health fails, a crisis of faith strikes Nightcrawler and Storm ranges across the African savannah in the second “Lifedeath” masterpiece! Meanwhile, the X-Men and New Mutants are whisked away to Asgard to battle Loki and his minions in the all-time great “Asgardian Wars,” illustrated by the incomparable Arthur Adams! Finally, the day of reckoning arrives as an international tribunal tries Magneto for crimes against humanity. Also featuring a swashbuckling saga starring Nightcrawler by X-Men icon Dave Cockrum!

Following in the footsteps of the X-O MANOWAR CLASSIC OMNIBUS VOL. 1, it?s the complete, oversized omnibus collection of the series Ain?t It Cool News calls ?the best buddy team book of all time""""! Obadiah Archer, left for dead as a boy by his corrupt evangelist parents, has spent the last decade honing his innate abilities in a monastery deep in the mountains of Ladakh before emerging now as the world?s greatest hand-to-hand fighter and marksman. His body a temple, his every movement in harmony and his mind perfectly serene? except for the overriding desire to avenge his own murder. Armstrong is a 10,000-year-old libertine who may be as strong as a battalion, but abandoned idealism millennia ago. Now he spends his days drinking, carousing and telling tales of outrageous adventures throughout history to anyone who will listen ? that is, when he?s not on the run from an ancient cult whose bumbling agents have been hunting him for two thousand years. But Armstrong counts as the worst day of all his days the one when Archer turned up and decided that they were partners ? a team chosen by fate to save the world! Featuring work from iconic Valiant creators Barry Windsor-Smith (Conan,?Weapon X), Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), Bob Layton (Iron Man), Mike Baron (Nexus), and more, the groundbreaking adventures of the original conspiracy-smashing duo are brought together in their entirety for the very first time right here in this massive, oversized volume. Collecting?ARCHER & ARMSTRONG (1992) #0?26?and?ETERNAL WARRIOR (1992) #25,?CHAOS EFFECT: OMEGA?along with?ARCHER & ARMSTRONG: THE FORMATION OF THE SECT.

""If Killer Ninja Nuns Be My Destiny"" A fanatical Middle-Eastern Sect leader, a pyromaniac Italian assassin, and a gaggle of ninja nuns chase Armstrong and his partner into the Sistine Chapel. They''ll take the immortal''s head if they have to burn the whole place down to do it! Meanwhile, back home in L.A., Armstrong''s mysterious satchel of forbidden treasures falls from one set of wrong hands into another!

Follow along as Logan is transformed into Weapon X.

Throughout his many centuries on Earth, Gilad has made countless enemies, but few friends. Now, as Master Darque''s war against the Geomancers continues, Gilad must say goodbye to a very old friend. NOTE: For the next book in the series, read Archer & Armstrong (1992)/Eternal Warrior (1992) #8!

In this double-sized tale of the past, Armstrong reunites with his immortal brothers, Gilad and Ivar, to form the Three Musketeers! But their family reunion takes a violent turn as Armstrong and the Eternal Warrior trade brotherly love for a sibling rivalry that will forever change the course of history!

""If Killer Ninja Nuns Be My Destiny"" Trouble in Paradise Archer & Armstrong take a break from the road and rest up in Armstrong''s house on the French Riviera. Archer will find himself flustered when he meets Armstrong''s beautiful wife (and possible Greek goddess) Andromeda. But he''ll find himself even more terrified when he meets her pet? a carnivorous dinosaur named Flo! He''ll have to hope neither one is a man-eater!

""Time & Space"" Master Darque is determined to gain the secrets of the Geomancers! Geoff calls upon Gilad, the Fist and Steel for protection, but will it be enough?

In this corner - Archer and Armstrong! In the other - a room full of vicious Sect members! It''s the brawl to end all brawls, as Archer and Armstrong find themselves trapped in an ominous castle with no way out. With ancient secrets and fists lurking around every corner, Archer and Armstrong are in for a bloody good time.

""A Snatch In Time."" With Timewalker on trial for his crimes against the time stream, Armstrong must race to save his waylaid brother! But is he willing to make the ultimate sacrifice? Marooned at the edges of time, Archer & Armstrong are going to need help from someone who knows a thing or two about time travel.

""The Sinister Secret of Stonehenge!"" What starts as a quiet evening out with Armstrong''s brother, Timewalker, turns into a night of mayhem aboard a flying double-decker bus! Captured by Timewalker''s enemies from the halls of history, Archer, Armstrong, and Timewalker must fight for their lives in the skies above London. God save the team!

This is the third volume in a series collecting the early Conan comic-book stories by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith. Originally created in the 1930s, Robert E. Howard''s Conan the Barbarian has survived to emerge as one of this century''s most powerful and popular characters. Even more impressive than the character''s lasting appeal over the past seven decades, is the caliber of talent involved in all of the various Conan incarnations. Of those, there are few that speak as clearly and as uniquely as artist Barry Windsor-Smith. Over the course of these early stories, Windsor-Smith''s stunning evolution from comic-book cartoonist to full-fledged artist is apparent and thrilling to behold. This volume collects issues #14, #15, and #17-#21 and features completely remastered color.