Best Selling Books by Jim Shooter

The first twelve awe-inspiring issues of the most awesomely off beat series off all time - collected in one sense-staggering volume. Twelve titanic tales of triumph and tragedy in the mighty Marvel tradition! Spanning from: What if Spider-Man Joined the Fantastic Four? to: What if the Fantastic Four had Diff erent Super-Powers? Daredevil''s secret exposed? The identity of Thor passed down to another? A new Hulk? Multiple Spider-Men? Some of the ideas that shook Marvel''s foundation got their start right in the realm of remote possibility overseen by the wondering Watcher! But can even Uatu believe his eyes when Jack "King" Kirby rewrites himself and his fellow legends as the Fantastic Four? COLLECTING: WHAT IF? (1977) 1-12

The 11th volume of Legion of Super-Heroes Archives is marked by the full-time arrival of artist Mike Grell. The stories, in Superboy 203-212, were mostly by Cary Bates and E. Nelson Bridwell before Legion legend Jim Shooter returned, and the general format was a main story followed by a shorter story concentrating on a Legionnaire or two. The stories--the Legion of Super-Executioners, the Legion of Super-Villains, a showdown with a band of Legion rejects, a ghostly soldier--are enjoyable but minor, and even the death of a Legionnaire seems like an anti-climax. Still, no one could draw Dream Girl in a negligee quite like Grell.--Amazon.com.

Drawn from Earth across the stars, the Marvel Universe''s greatest heroes and villains are set against one another by the mysterious and all-powerful Beyonder -- with the winner promised the ultimate prize! But as battle lines are drawn, new alliances forged and old enemies clash, one among them is not willing to settle for anything less than godhood. Can even the combined might of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men prevent Doctor Doom from becoming the most powerful being in the universe? Now, the greatest super hero war of all time is collected alongside an untold chapter of Thor''s time on Battleworld, Titania''s incredible origin, and "What If?" tales that offer very different endings to the Secret Wars! COLLECTING: Secret Wars (1984) 1-12; Thor (1966) 383; She-Hulk (2004) 10; What If? (1989) 4, 114

Ghost Rider blazes a trail of vengeance into his third Marvel Masterworks! The demon biker faces a myriad of enemies, from Gladiator and the Eel to the Enforcer and the Water Wizard! His travels across America''s back roads and the supernatural worlds beyond bring him into the orbit of the mystical Doctor Druid, Dormammu and Doctor Strange -- while a road trip to the Mojave Desert finds him in a team-up with Hawkeye and Two-Gun Kid against the fearsome Manticore! And just wait''ll you see the truly offbeat Death-Riders from Beyond! This Masterworks finishes things up with a tale by the great Jim Starlin -- and a fearsome joining of Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Morbius and Werewolf by Night as the Legion of Monsters! COLLECTING: Ghost Rider (1973) 21-35; Marvel Premiere (1972) 28

Who can forget one of the greatest milestones in comic history -- the marriage of Peter Parker to his long-time love Mary Jane Watson! But what events surrounded this most wondrous of occasions? With Peteris dangerous existence as the web-slinging Spider-Man you can bet that there were awesome obstacles to overcome before the nuptials. Fortunately Marvel has collected all of these amazing tales in one tidy little volume. So find out how Spidey was finally caught in Mary Jane''s web of love. This trade collects the stories that changed the status quo of the Spider-Man saga forever.

It All Comes Down to this! Who was so powerful to bring Galactus to his knees and break the Hulk''s leg? What prompted Spider-Man to put on that black costume or Iron Man to change his armor? Where were Marvel''s greatest heroes and villains taken? When would the heroes realize Dr. Doom''s treachery? Why was the entire Marvel universe threatened? How did the greatest assemblage of heroes and villains survive the Beyonder? The first mega-crossover of its kind is collected in its entirety, revealing those answers and much, much more! It''s one of comic book history''s biggest stories featuring the very best Marvel has to offer!

From the back cover: In 1992 legendary writer Jim Shooter and newcomer artist David Lapham teamed up to reinvent a staple of comic book storytelling - the superhero team genre. Their darker approach more realistically portrayed superpowered teenagers. The characters behaved like real people, blurring the line between good and evil. The heroes were flawed and sometimes loathsome, while the villains were often noble and frighteningly identifiable.

Ruthless power broker Tanek Nuro has hacked into the operating system of the universe. With no limit to his monstrous ambition and only Doctor Solar in his way, a new Big Bang is about to begin! Plus, the mind-blowing origin of the Man of the Atom is revealed: how did a middle-aged physicist come to command the fires of creation? Everything you knew--and everything you didn''t--is about to cross the event horizon! Collects Doctor Solar #5–#8. * One of comics, true iconic characters! * Industry legend Jim Shooter returns to the character he re-defined in the 1990s! "Two stories, one great book." --Comic Book Interviews.com

A Classic from the Silver Age of Comics, unavailable for more than 50 years with art and stories by three legends! Completely re-mastered with all-new coloring that faithfully mimics the look of the original comics! Captain Action is back in Action! The world’s first action figure, Captain Action burst onto the scene just as the ‘60s superhero craze was heating up. This volume lovingly celebrates the timeless tales from the Silver Age by top talents like Gil Kane, Wally Wood, and Jim Shooter, re-presented for the first time ever since they were first published nearly half a century ago. Also featuring Action Boy, Khem, The Silver Streak, and the fearsome Doctor Evil. All five of the original issues are here, along with some unexpected treasures!

After a lengthy absence, the Thing returns to the Fantastic Four! But he''s returned just before his ex-girlfriend Alicia''s wedding to the Human Torch, and Alicia''s stepfather the Puppet Master isn''t happy about the nuptials! Then, when Mr. Fantastic turns down the X-Men''s request to help their dying teammate Shadowcat, Dr. Doom is more than happy to offer assistance! But is he secretly plotting to drive the FF apart? He''s certainly up to something when he kidnaps Franklin and offers him to Mephisto! And when Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman take a leave of absence, the old order changeth as the Torch''s old flame Crystal and the all-new Ms. Marvel join the team. COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 296-307, Annual 20; Fantastic Four vs. the X-Men 1-4

"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Marvel feature #11-12; Marvel two-in-one #1-20, #22-25 and Annual #1; Fantastic Four annual #11 and Marvel Team-up #47" --p. 2 of Cover.

Empowered by a thermonuclear catastrophe, Doctor Solar commands the awesome forces of the universe. But in the aftershock of the cataclysm that created the Man of the Atom, ripples throughout space-time imbue one Whitmore Pickerel with the power to create life—which he uses to serve his selfish desires and reckless ambitions. But some of Pickerel''s creations have power beyond his dreams and hungers beyond his control! An icon of heroic fiction, Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom returns to comics, written by superstar scribe Jim Shooter and illustrated by Roger Robinson (Batman: Gotham Knights) and Dennis Calero (X-Men Noir). This volume collects issues #1–#4 of the new Doctor Solar series, plus a story from Free Comic Book Day 2010.

The superhero buddy book of the decade! Archer is the world''s greatest hand-to-hand fighter, 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.

Relive the complete adventures of Valiant''s original armored hero in Valiant''s next essential omnibus collection -- clocking in at a massive 800+ pages! Aric of Dacia, a fifth century Visigoth warrior abducted and enslaved by the brutal Spider Aliens, fights his way free of his captors and steals their ultimate weapon, the X-O Manowar armor. But 1,600 years have passed while the Spider Aliens held Aric captive and the time he returns to is not his own. Trapped in the modern day, Aric is now the last of his people, a savage warrior out of time in a world of corporate treachery and casual deceit. But, armed with the power of the X-O Manowar armor, Aric will rule... and he will make the Spider Aliens pay! Featuring work from comic book legends Bob Layton (Iron Man), Barry Windsor-Smith (Wolverine: Weapon X), Joe Quesada (Daredevil, Amazing Spider-Man), and many more, get the complete epic of Valiant''s armored hero starting here with this first massive, oversized volume collecting X-O Manowar (1992) #0-30, Armorines #0, and X-O Database #1, as well as material from Secrets of the Valiant Universe #1.

Against all odds. Forever. For a thousand generations, Gilad Anni-Padda has defended the innocent and dealt out justice as the Eternal Warrior, the Earth''s chosen Fist and Steel. An unsung veteran of every war ever waged, Gilad''s hard-fought quest will force him to the forefront of the Valiant Universe - and into a brand new kind of battle alongside the likes of Bloodshot, X-O Manowar, and his own long-lost brother, the one and only Armstrong. Prepare for ten thousand years of war as comics legends Jim Shooter (The Avengers, Secret Wars), Barry Windsor-Smith (Monsters, Weapon X), John Dixon (SHADOWMAN), Kevin VanHook (BLOODSHOT, Batman Confidential), Mark Moretti (NINJAK) and more come together for the first omnibus collection of Valiant''s original immortal hero! Collecting ETERNAL WARRIOR (1992) #1-25, ETERNAL WARRIOR YEARBOOK (1993) #1, ARCHER & ARMSTRONG (1992) #25, HARBINGER (1992) #32, SECRET WEAPONS (1993) #3 and #6-10, and VALIANT ERA COMPANION (1993) #1

The Falcon has bid Cap adieu, and now the star-spangled Avenger must go it alone against the hate group called the National Force! But what is Sharon Carter doing among their ranks, and who''s really pulling the strings of this movement? Captain America will have to go through the Grand Director to get the shocking answers! It''s all-out action with Daredevil guest-starring as the story races to its thrilling climax! Then, Cap finds himself in the middle of gang wars that put his methods at odds with the brutal Punisher! And when the Sentinel of Liberty meets the grotesque monster called Adonis, well, it ain''t gonna be pretty! Plus: A Falcon solo tale -- and the return of "Just a Guy Named Joe!" from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! COLLECTING: Captain America (1968) 231-246; Marvel Premiere (1972) 49