New Releases by Gerry Conway

“WILL OF THE WHISPERER.” Superman and Batman try to uncover the identity of the Whisperer, who blackmails Perry White into running his column in the Daily Planet! Plus, Wonder Woman in “A POISON OF THE HEART” and Green Arrow and Black Canary in “BLADES AND ILLUSIONS.”

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!

Collects Thor (1966) #229-230; Dead of Night #11; Marvel Spotlight (1971) #26; Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #18; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #68; Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #38-40 material from Strange Tales (1951) #110, 116; Thor (1966) 136; Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #1-4; Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #31-33. Meet the Fear Lords, Doctor Strange''s most diabolical foes, as they spread terror across the Marvel Universe! The nefarious Nightmare is a villain that will literally haunt your dreams! The Lurking Unknown raises questions for Thor, and the Dweller in Darkness casts his shadow over Hercules and the Thunder God! The maniacal laugh of the Scarecrow spreads terror wherever he goes - including a run-in with the Thing! The demonic D''Spayre plagues Spider-Man and Man-Thing, while Kkallakku and Nox join the party as the Fear Lords come together to raise hell for Daredevil and Doctor Strange!

“THE DEADLY RAMPAGE OF THE LADY FOX!” In New York City, the Vixen steals a van full of furs that belong to entrepreneur Mordecai Mule. Superman, attending a function at Madison Square Garden, learns of the robbery and leaps into action! Plus, “GROW, LITTLE GROWFISH!”

Jack Russell stars in tales to make you howl, as Marvel''s very own Werewolf! Learn how Jack became one of the grooviest ghoulies of the seventies in this classic collection of his earliest adventures! Afflicted with his family''s curse, Jack''s on a search for answers - could they lie in the terrible tome known as the Darkhold? But Jack''s quest is fraught with danger -from mad monks to big game hunters to a traveling freak show! Then there''s the terror of Tatterdemalion, the horror of Hangman and the torment of Taboo! But few encounters can compare with Krogg, the lurker from beyond - except, maybe, a Marvel Team-Up with Spider-Man...and a supernatural showdown with Dracula himself! COLLECTING: MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) #2-4, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (1972) #1-15, MARVEL TEAMUP (1972) #12, TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) #18.

Written by legendary scribes including Len Wein, Bob Haney and Denny O’Neil, the stories included in this volume highlight Jim Aparo as one of the greatest Batman artists of his generation, as well as a profound influence on the generation of creators that followed. As one of the premier Batman artists for over two decades, Jim Aparo has been responsible for some of the Dark Knight’s most memorable and defining moments. This volume showcases some of the earliest exploits of the Caped Crusader that were drawn by the legendary artist! LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT: VOL. 3 collects Batman’s infamous exploits from DETECTIVE COMICS #444-446, BATMAN FAMILY #17, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #152, 154-155, 157-162, 168-170, 173-178, 180-182 and THE UNTOLD LEGEND OF THE BATMAN #1-3, along with more classic Jim Aparo covers from DETECTIVE COMICS and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD.

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Batman encounters the Black Spider, a costumed vigilante out to kill every drug pusher in Gotham, regardless of anyone who might get in the way. "Crimes by Calculation," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Terry Austin: the Atom fights the Calculator, a computer-powered criminal who steals a quake-breaking device from one of Ray Palmer''s colleagues at the cost of the man''s life.

Wonder Woman and Batman team up to fight a French villain named Flashback, who employs a gas that forces its victims to relive incidents in their past. Flashback tries to stop an American company from building an automobile plant in France by killing the French politicians working on the plan.

Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, and Black Canary team with the Wonder Woman of Earth-Two in 1942 against Agent Axis II and the Ravenger.

A sentient nuclear pile takes control of Firestorm, and Batman must find a way to free him from its influence. Backup story: "Pirate''s Peril," Nemesis and Valerie set up a sting operation against M. C. Curtis with the help of a bit of an unreleased movie.

Collects Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #1-15. In 1976, Spidey notched his second solo series under the direction of Gerry Conway and Sal Buscema. With his first live-action series on the horizon, the world wanted to know just who this Peter Parker guy was. Spectacular not only expanded opportunities for web-slinging wonder, but it also provided a platform to expand upon and explore the world of Spidey''s incomparable cast - J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and more! Of course, there was no shortage of villains - including the Vulture and Morbius - or iconic guest stars, ranging from the White Tiger to the Inhumans!

From legendary writer Paul Levitz (THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA) and artists Mike Grell (GREEN ARROW, Warlord), James Sherman and more comes SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES. It’s the long-awaited wedding of Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad, with a ceremony bringing together Legionnaires and friends from across galaxies! But amid the celebration, one guest’s joy for the happy couple is mixed with apprehension: something is wrong with the 30th century, and only Superboy can see it. To figure out what happened to the Legion’s future, Superboy and his friends must venture a thousand years into the past-to 1978! Plus, the Legion face off against the Worldsmith, rescue their billionaire benefactor, take over Superboy’s brain and more! Continuing directly from the LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES, this volume includes stories from SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #234-240, ALL-NEW COLLECTORS’ EDITION C-55 and DC SUPER-STARS #17.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 And #14; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #21, #50-51, #76-77 And #80-81; Spider-Man/Doctor Strange: The Way To Dusty Death; Untold Tales Of Spider-Man: Strange Encounter; And Material From Marvel Fanfare (1982) #6.

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ONE OF THE LEGENDS OF TOMORROW IN HIS OWN EXPLOSIVE ADVENTURE! Gifted with the power of the atom, the superhero known as Firestorm has the building blocks of the universe at his fiery fingertips…but pulling himself together is his biggest challenge of all. Because Firestorm is not just one hero-he’s a matrix of minds, including the minds of students Ronnie Raymond and Jason Rusch and the brilliant Professor Stein. Fused together, the fury of Firestorm is a force to be reckoned with. But broken apart, they’re a ticking time bomb…and everyone from their worst adversaries to the U.S. government wants to have their fingers on the button. Now Jason, Ronnie and Professor Stein are locked in a race against time-and fearsome foes like Danton Black and Major Force-to preserve the Firestorm Protocol before it falls apart. Can they outrace their enemies and harness the power, or will the fire consume them one by one? Find out in FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN, a red-hot action-adventure saga from comics legend Gerry Conway and artist Eduardo Pansica! Collects FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN stories from LEGENDS OF TOMORROW #1-6.

A new villain is in town and it''s up to Batman to stop him! With a backup story featuring Robin.

GOTHAM’S DEADLIEST BEAUTY Poison Ivy was once Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley, a young woman with a unique fascination with botany and toxicology. But then she was seduced and later experimented on by her mentor, Professor Jason Woodrue, also known as the super-villain Floronic Man. Now a constant thorn in Batman’s side, Poison Ivy uses the toxins in her bloodstream to make her touch fatal to whomever she chooses, giving her the ability to create pheromones that make men her slaves while she stops at nothing to ensure plant life will retake Earth. BATMAN ARKHAM: POISON IVY collects some of the villain''s greatest stories by some of the industry''s greatest creators, including Robert Kanigher (THE FLASH), Gerry Conway (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA), Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN), Guillem March (CATWOMAN), P. Craig Russell (WONDER WOMAN), Mark Buckingham (FABLES) and many more! Collects BATMAN #181, #339, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #42-43, BATMAN: POISON IVY #1, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT ANNUAL #3, BATMAN VILLAIN SECRET FILES #1, DETECTIVE COMICS #23.1, GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #8, JOKER’S ASYLUM: POISON IVY #1, SECRET ORIGINS #36, THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #10, WHO''S WHO: THE DEFINITIVE DIRECTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE #18, WHO’S WHO IN THE DC UNIVERSE #5 and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #251-252.

The Hulk is out for revenge! And he''ll have plenty of heavy hitters to unleash his anger on in the latest Marvel Masterworks! The Abomination, Juggernaut and Rhino are just the first in a murderer''s row of earth-shaking enemies before the ever-incredible Hulk. Then, a battle with the Cobalt Man will send Hulk raging to Attilan, home of the Inhumans! To save their hidden city, they launch Hulk into deep space - but a mean green course correction lands Hulk on Counter-Earth! COLLECTING: INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #171-183.

Martin Stein ponders moving to another city while Firestorm battles Plastique and the new Killer Frost.

After a tiresome encounter with Killer Croc, Batman and Robin discover that Killer Croc has ties to an extortion ring.

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The first appearance and origin of Firestorm! An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm!

Steve Gerber debuts, Gene Colan''s amazing run concludes, and Marvel''s gritty Man Without Fear reaches his centennial issue in the latest Daredevil Masterworks! Now operating out of San Francisco, Daredevil continues his partnership with the Black Widow as they confront villains as weird as Haight-Ashbury. The Dark Messiah and Angar the Screamer lead the charge, until Stilt-Man arrives to strut his way across the Golden Gate! There''s also a crossover adventure with the Avengers and X-Men, a Spider-Man team-up, and a fight with Kraven the Hunter that turns decidedly cosmic! Enter: Moondragon - who mistakes DD for a thrall of Thanos - and the original Captain Marvel! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #97-107 and AVENGERS (1963) #111.

Luke Cage burst onto the comics scene in 1972 as the "Hero for Hire." Equal parts Marvel Method and Blaxploitation boldness, he was a new kind of hero for a new era. Now, the Marvel Masterworks proudly presents the complete Luke Cage, Hero for Hire - the historic first title to headline an African-American super hero - in one hardcover volume! Cage''s adventures depicted New York City''s 1970s grit and the plight of its people unlike any other, all while incorporating larger-than-life villains including Black Mariah and Dr. Doom. COLLECTING: Luke Cage, Hero for Hire (1972) 1-16

"This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues 224-232, originally published by Marvel Comics."--Title page verso.

Cinder & Ashe are a team of private investigators hired to find a kidnapped girl--but as they travel across the U.S. on her trail, their own traumatic pasts come back to haunt them. Ashe is a veteran of the Vietnam war, while Cinder is the daughter of another U.S. soldier and a native Vietnamese woman. This series was written by veteran comics and TV writer Gerry Conway, whose credits include The Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers and the Justice League of America, as well as the TV series Batman: The Animated Series and Law & Order. Collects CINDER & ASHE #1-4.

Collects Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #18 [Author]; Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #4-5 [Author]; Giant-Size Defenders #5 [Author]; Defenders (1972) #26-29 [Author]; Marvel Presents #3-12. Captain America [Author]; Doctor Strange [Author]; the Thing [Author]; the Hulk and other familiar faces join the star-spanning heroes in the greatest war the future ever saw! Then [Author]; as the Guardians help a planet in turmoil rebuild [Author]; threats rise from two other worlds: one of them living [Author]; the other gone mad!

The Justice League of America teams up with their heroic predecesors, The Justice Society of America, in this new collection featuring three adventures that have never been reprinted before. First, the two teams face the threat of Gorilla Grodd andthe Secret Society of Super-Villains. Then, the JLA and JSA battle alongside the All-Star Squadron against the Crime Syndicate. In the third epic in this book, the teams take on the Crime Champions of Earth-1. These classic tales are collected here in CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 6. Includes JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #195-197, #207-209 and ALL-STAR SQUADRON #14-15.

In these tales illustrated by master comics artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Superman battles Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor, Solomon Grundy, and teams up with Supergirl, The Flash, Adam Strange, the Metal Men and Firestorm. These tales, many of which have never been collected before, are spotlights for Garcia-Lopez''s powerful artwork.