New Releases by Gary Friedrich

While the world believes that Steve Rogers is dead, Captain America lives on! In this Omnibus collection of Marvel classics by Stan Lee, Gene Colan and John Romita Sr., Cap embarks upon some of his all-time greatest adventures! A body-swapping encounter with the Red Skull and his Cosmic Cube leads to the first appearance of the Falcon; M.O.D.O.K. returns with a vengeance - and a secret weapon; Cap sets out on a road trip to explore his and his country''s souls; Bucky Barnes returns; Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. enlist Cap in their battle against Hydra; Spider-Man and the Hulk face off against the star-spangled Avenger; and so much more! Every amazing story, every classic cover, every letters page is painstakingly restored and presented in this must-have oversized extravaganza! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #114-148.

Collects Marvel Spotlight (1971) #5-12, #Ghost Rider (1973) 1-11, Marvel Team-Up (1972) #15. In 1972, one of the most iconic characters in comics history - the flame-skulled Ghost Rider - burned his demonic presence into readers'' minds! A legion of fans became addicted to the Rider''s combination of hell-on-wheels drama and action-horror adventure. And it begins right here as Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil to save his friend''s life! The payment due? Transformation into the Ghost Rider! The adventures that follow will take the horror hero to Hell to battle Satan, pit him against the tempting Witch-Woman and team him with Daimon Hellstrom, the Son of Satan! Written by Gary Friedrich and Tony Isabella - and gloriously illustrated by Mike Ploog, Tom Sutton and Jim Mooney - these iconic adventures laid the groundwork for decades of red-hot action!

Dr. Robert Bruce Banner may be a mild-mannered scientist, but after being caught in a gamma bomb explosion, he was transformed into the unstoppable engine of destruction known as the Incredible Hulk! From the earliest Stan Lee/Jack Kirby issues that put an irradiated angle on the Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde complex, to Steve Ditko''s psychological slobberknockers in TALES TO ASTONISH and the Jade Giant''s return to his own solo series, Marvel is proud to present everyone''s favorite man-monster from the very beginning! Featuring General Thunderbolt Ross; Betty Ross, the tortured woman who loves Bruce Banner; vile villains from the Leader to the Abomination; and earth-shaking battles against the Silver Surfer, Thor, Giant-Man, Namor, Hercules and more! COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1962) 1-6, Tales to Astonish (1959) 59-101, Incredible Hulk (1968) 102; material from Not Brand Echh (1967) 3, 9

"When the city''s policemen begin to disappear, Captain America takes a job as one of New York''s finest--it''s a new direction for the red-white-and-blue Avenger! There''s also larger-than-life villains--from the Grey Gargoyle to Hydra to the Red Skull, providing plenty of opportunity for Cap to swing that shield! And speaking of S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury''s spy shop is here, too - and they''ll be fighting both for and against Cap! Meanwhile, the Falcon has a surprise encounter with two familiar--and anything but friendly--faces who will change Captain America''s life forever. It''s the shock of the year as Cap discovers that while he was frozen in the Arctic, there was a second Captain America and Bucky! Now they''re back...and fighting mad!"--

Marvel''s hell-bound super hero, Ghost Rider, hits the road for a second Marvel Masterworks! Johnny Blaze''s adventures begin with the return of Zodiac, an organized crime gang powered by agents of hell, in a plot that can only be foiled with the help of the super-heroic Stunt-Master! Then, after fighting for his very soul against Satan himself, Ghost Rider fi nds himself teamed up with the Ever-Lovin'' Thing, in mortal combat against the ever-angry Hulk and in league with the ever-courageous Champions! And if you thought the Orb was fi nis, think again as Marvel''s deadliest eyeball returns to extract another pound of Ghost Rider fl esh! Plus: with Karen Page having joined Ghost Rider''s cast, Daredevil makes the scene in a crossover classic drawn by John Byrne! COLLECTING: GHOST RIDER (1973) 6-20; MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) 8; DAREDEVIL (1964) 138

Collects Ghost Rider (1973) #6-20; Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #8; Daredevil (1964) #138. Marvel’s hell-bound super hero, Ghost Rider, hits the road for a second Marvel Masterworks! Johnny Blaze’s adventures begin with the return of Zodiac, an organized-crime gang powered by agents of Hell, in a plot that can only be foiled with the help of the super-heroic Stunt-Master! Then, after fighting for his very soul against Satan himself, Ghost Rider finds himself teaming up with the Ever-Lovin’ Thing in mortal combat against the ever-angry Hulk and in league with the ever-courageous Champions! And if you thought the Orb was finis, think again as Marvel’s deadliest eyeball returns to extract another pound of Ghost Rider flesh! Plus: With Karen Page having joined Ghost Rider’s cast, Daredevil makes the scene in a crossover classic drawn by John Byrne!

Collects Tales of Suspense (1959) #52-53, 57, 60, 64; Avengers (1963) #29-30, 36-37, 43-44; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #86; Amazing Adventures (1970) #1-8; Daredevil (1964) #81 and material from Avengers (1963) #16, 32-33, 38-39, 41-42, 45-47, 57, 63-64, 76. Collecting the origins of the Black Widow for the very first time! From her debut as a Russian spy in TALES OF SUSPENSE, Natasha Romanoff was instantly one of Marvel’s most iconic characters. This amazing collection takes you through her early days with Hawkeye, into her first adventures with the Avengers – and on to her first solo series! Thrill to a captivating and complex saga as the Black Widow evolves from villain to hero — and defines herself as one of comics’ greatest characters. Boasting stories and art by a who’s who of Silver Age greats, this Epic Collection is ground zero for every Black Widow fan!

Collects Daredevil (1964) #64-86, Iron Man (1968) #35-36. Daredevil heads out to the Left Coast in a quest to earn back the love of Karen Page - and L.A. has never been stranger! A cast of bizarre and action-packed enemies stands between DD and the woman he loves! Then, back in the Big Apple, Daredevil teams up with the Black Panther and joins forces with Iron Man and Nick Fury. And one of the greatest eras in the history of the Man Without Fear begins when Daredevil and Black Widow become partners! Together, they face Spider-Man, the Sub-Mariner, the Man-Bull, the Owl, the Scorpion and more. But drama and tension are brewing... With the Black Widow in Daredevil''s life, what will become of Matt Murdock''s relationship with the lovely Karen Page?

Collects Marvel Spotlight (1971) #5-12, Ghost Rider (1973) #1-5. Johnny Blaze, the Ghost Rider, makes his Marvel Masterworks debut! In 1972, one of the most iconic characters in comics history - the flame-skulled Ghost Rider - burned his demonic presence into readers'' minds! A legion of fans found themselves addicted to the Rider''s combination of hell-on-wheels drama and action-horror adventure. And it all begins here, when Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil to save his friend''s life. The payment? Transformation into the Ghost Rider! The stories that follow take the horror hero to Hell to battle Satan, pit him against the tempting Witch-Woman and team him with Daimon Hellstrom, Son of Satan. Written by Gary Friedrich and gloriously illustrated by Mike Ploog, Tom Sutton and Jim Mooney, this iconic series is beautifully restored for this Marvel Masterworks edition!

Collects Not Brand Echh (1967) #1-13; Not Brand Echh (2017) #14 and material from Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #1 and #5, Daredevil Annual (1967) #1, Fantastic Four Annual #5, Sgt. Fury Annual #4 and Avengers Annual #2. When Stan Lee set the tone for the Marvel Age of Comics, it came with a healthy dose of humor. And when fans demanded more Marvel mayhem, Stan u0097 along with Jack Kirby, Gene Colan and the Bullpenu0092s mistress of mirth, Marie Severin u0097 turned the dial to 11 and let loose! Presenting the masterpiece of Silver Age satire, packed with Marvelu0092s greatest talents taking a sideways look at the heroes they made famous (and even some they didnu0092t). Charlie America, Scaredevil, the Revengers, Sore: Son of Shmodin, the Sunk-Mariner and the one and only Forbush Man are coming at you. Duck!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #53-67, Spectacular Spider-Man (1968) #1-2, Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #14 And Material From Not Brand Echh #6 And #11. Itu0092s horror on the home front when Peter Parker becomes the third wheel to comicsu0092 oddest couple! Yes, Aunt May has found a new special friend: Dr. Otto Octavius! While a klonk on the head may help Spidey forget that one, teaming up with Doc Ock isnu0092t going to improve his image as Public Enemy No. 1! Spidey battles his way through Ka-Zar, the Vulture and Mysterio, but his deadliest battle is yet to come: Norman Osborn has regained his memory u0097 and the Green Goblin has returned! Spider-Manu0092s most dangerous foe, the only villain to uncover his identity as Peter Parker, is back with a vengeance u0097 and the two will face off in a gigantic, 58-page magazine masterpiece!

Collecting Tomb Of Dracula (1972) #16-24, Werewolf By Night (1972) #15, Giant-Size Spider-Man #1, Giant-Size Chillers #1, Giant-Size Dracula #2, Frankenstein #7-9 And Dracula Lives #5-7. Open the tomb once again for tales filled with bloodsuckers, cultists and things risen from the grave! When Dracula attempts to feed on Jack Russellu0092s friend Topaz, itu0092s time for a vampire versus Werewolf by Night showdown u0097 with the Darkhold as the prize! Blade the vampire hunter closes in, but will the Lord of Darkness be burned by Doctor Sun? Itu0092s stakes on a plane when Dracu0092s flight is hijacked u0097 and the Montesi Formula might spell doom for all vampires! Discover the beginnings of Draculau0092s feud with the wizard Cagliostro and meet Lilith, his devastating daughter! Plus: The lord of the vampires battles Spider-Man! And tales from Draculau0092s centuries-long life, including a clash with Frankensteinu0092s monster!

Collects Captain America (1968) #139-159. Itu0092s a new direction for the red-white-and-blue Avenger! When the cityu0092s police officers begin to disappear, Captain America takes a job as one of New Yorku0092s finest! There are also larger-than-life villains u0097 from the Grey Gargoyle to Hydra to the Red Skull u0097 providing plenty of opportunity for Cap to swing that shield! And speaking of S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Furyu0092s spy shop is here, too u0097 and theyu0092ll be fighting both for and against Cap! Meanwhile, the Falcon has a surprise encounter with two familiar u0097 and anything but friendly u0097 faces that will change Captain Americau0092s life forever. Itu0092s the shock of the year as Cap discovers that while he was frozen in the Arctic, there was a second Captain America and Bucky! Now theyu0092re back u0097 and theyu0092re fighting mad!

Collects Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #15; Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #1; Fantastic Four (1961) #81-83, 99; Amazing Adventures (1970) #1-10; Avengers (1963) #95 and material from Fantastic Four (1961) #95, 105; Not Brand Echh (1967) #12. From Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas and Neal Adams u0097 the titans of the Marvel Age u0097 come the Inhumans! For the first time, the stories that defined these regal outcasts are brought together in one collection starring Black Bolt, Medusa, Karnak, Gorgon, Crystal and the loveable Lockjaw! Their quest for peace is threatened not just by a world that fears them, but also by Black Boltu0092s own brother, Maximus the Mad, and his evil Inhuman cohorts! Itu0092s a family epic full of intrigue and treachery, told in the mighty Marvel fashion u0097 as only comicsu0092 greatest creative talents could craft it!

Marvel''s green goliath is pulling no punches! After the cancellation of his debut series, the incredible Hulk returns in Tales to Astonish...and he means business! Dr. Robert Bruce Banner''s alter ego battles General "Thunderbolt" Ross, the Leader and his Humanoids, the Executioner, and more communists than you can shake a tank at. And if that''s not enough, round two pits the Hulk against Hercules, introduces classic villain the Abomination, dives into the intrigue of the Secret Empire, and goes cosmic with the Silver Surfer and the High Evolutionary! Featuring stories by Stan Lee and art by a who''s who of Marvel greats - Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, Bill Everett and John Buscema - these are the tales that made the Incredible Hulk a global icon! COLLECTING: VOL. 2: TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #60-96; MATERIAL FROM NOT BRAND ECHH (1967) #3.

CollectsÿAvengers (1963) #41-56, Annual (1967) #1-2; X-Men (1963) #45; material from Not Brand Echh (1967) #5, #8. Earth''s Mightiest Heroes are matched with two of comics'' mightiest talents - Roy Thomas and John Buscema - for one of the greatest creative periods in Avengers history! It''s cover-to-cover watershed moments: Captain America mixes it up with the Russian Red Guardian, all-new Masters of Evil make the scene and the sinister Ultron debuts!

Collects Avengers (1963) #51-58 and Annual #2, X-Men (1963) #45. Take a trip through one of the most stellar creative periods in Avengersu0092 history! The Black Panther joins the team, the Avengers fight the X-Men, a new Masters of Evil debuts, the story of Bucky Barnesu0092 tragic death is told in full for the first time, the new Avengers and the original Avengers face off in a reality-bending battle u0097 and donu0092t forget the first appearance of Ultron! Plus, one of the most famous stories in all of Marveldom: the Visionu0092s debut in u0093Even an Android Can Cry.u0094

"The Hulk is back and ready to smash his way through more villains than you can throw a tank at! Watch out, Sandman and Leader, you''re in the path of the Green Goliath and his journey into the subatomic world of the Psyklop. There he will meet his true love, Jarella, for the first time. Then comes the debut of long-time enemy and ally Doc Samson. In the aftermath of a battle with another doctor (Doom, that is), the Hulk finds himself in the sights of the military''s Project: Greenskin. Objective? Destry the Hulk! Finally, with the help of Ant-Man, Hulk will reunite with Jarella, but not before he''s put on trial by the heroes of the Marvel Universe."--Provided by publisher.

"It''s cover-to-cover watershed moments for the Avengers: The Black Panther joins the team, the Avengers fight the X-Men, a new Masters of Evil debuts, the story of Bucky Barnes'' tragic death is told in full for the first time, the new Avengers and the original Avengers face off in a reality-bending battle - and don''t forget the first appearance of Ultron! And this storied Masterwork concludes with one of the most famous stories in all of Marveldom: the Vision''s debut in ''Even an Android Can Cry''"--

Collects Captain America comics featuring the Super Soldier''s decades-long struggle against the Red Skull, evil agent of the Third Reich. After multiple battles during World War II, both men have survived into the modern age, where the fights have only grown deadlier! With Cosmic Cubes, race riots, giant robots, an army of mind-controlled S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and haunted houses, the Red Skull just keeps coming back for more!

Dr. Robert Bruce Banner may have the appearance of a mild-mannered scientist, but after being caught in gamma bomb explosion, he became the unstoppable engine of destruction know as the Incredible Hulk! Marvel is proud to present the tales of everyone''s favorite man-monster from the very beginning.

A collection of comic book stories that look at alternative possibilities in the lives and fortunes of such superheroes as Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, and the Fantastic Four.

Reprints Daredevil comics from 1969 through 1971, in which Matt Murdock, blind attorney by day and superhero Daredevil by night, experiences an identity crisis, begins his doomed love for Karen Page, and tangles with the Stuntmaster, Brother Brimstone, and the Stilt-Man.

"In the same vein as Essential Tomb of Dracula, Marvel unleashes the never-before-reprinted ''70s horror title Monster of Frankenstein! From his birth in a retelling of Mary Shelley''s classic tale, follow the Monster as he faces Dracula and the Werewolf by Night during his search for revenge upon the last descendant of his creator, Victor Frankenstein." -- Back cover