New Release Books by Mark Waid

Stephen Strange has returned to his roots as a surgeon! Using his newly restored medical abilities, Dr. Strange, M.D., takes only the world's most diffi cult cases, performing procedures that no other doctor can. But he's still the Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, and pulling double duty in the operating room is going to lead to a burnout. When Strange discovers a magical thief infi ltrating the Sanctum Machina, the forge where he creates his magical weapons, he must track them down before they can do any harm with his designs. But as Strange's investigation leads him deeper and deeper into a magical arms-dealing black market, the danger of being discovered mounts higher and higher...and what he learns will leave him reeling! COLLECTING: Dr. Strange (2019) 6-10

The new, Marvel-approved, ultimate guide for modern comic creators! Marvel Comics and modern industry legend Mark Waid takes creators and fans on an all-new journey of creative discovery with this essential instruction book! Reflecting current Marvel and industry approaches to producing comics, How to Create Comics the Marvel Way includes invaluable advice and detailed descriptions of various stages of the comic book production process, including writing, penciling, inking, coloring, and lettering, as well as how comic illustration has been revolutionized through advances in digital/desktop technology and how the Marvel style has evolved over the years to where it is today. With images of iconic Marvel characters throughout via pencil roughs, finished pencils, inks, colors, and various other stages of the production process for printed comics, this book will serve as the ultimate primer for creators at every level!

What makes a farm boy from Kansas decide to become a costumed superhero who divides his time between investigating the truth and fighting for justice? That’s the question that acclaimed writer Mark Waid and inimitable illustrator Leinil Francis Yu pose in this thrilling retelling of the Man of Steel’s origin that explores Clark Kent’s humble beginnings and his Kryptonian heritage. This deluxe edition collects the entire Superman: Birthright 12-issue miniseries and features a brand-new afterword by Waid!

Kal-El has returned from his long sojourn to Warworld, but what ramifications does this hold for the broader DC Universe? In this special issue, we’ll spotlight Kal-El’s reunion with the Dark Knight, Jimmy Olsen, the Justice League, and…Lex Luthor?! Plus: witness the never-before-revealed look at the moments leading to Superman’s abduction by Pariah in the Dark Crisis event! The march toward Action Comics #1050 continues in this essential special volume!

HOUSE OF SECRETS…HOUSE OF DEATH. In the wake of Damian Wayne’s devastating attack on the Batcave, Bruce and Alfred are on the run and running out of time! Magic users across the planet are experiencing dangerous and deadly power flares, and Batman must solve this mystery before his friends and allies are turned to ash. To crack this case, the Dark Knight is going to need the help of one of the greatest masters of the magic arts on the planet…Zatanna! What awaits our ragtag group of heroes in the House of Secrets? Can Damian break free of Nezha’s possession spell before he murders his own father? All this and more in the explosive second chapter of Batman vs. Robin!

AN EPIC BATTLE OF ICONS YEARS IN THE MAKING! Spinning out of the events of both Batman/Superman: World’s Finest and Robin, father and son will do battle in one of the single most earth-shattering tales ever told! Deep in the heart of Lazarus Island, the demonic legacy of the al Ghul family line has at last been freed, and the Devil Nezha is out for blood. To reclaim his total domination over planet Earth, Nezha has supercharged magic-anyone who dares use it is overcome by a demonic evil that kills the weaker magicians and drives the more powerful one to madness…before killing them. No one who accesses magic is immune, and this virus is spreading fast. Unfortunately for Batman, Damian-playing with forces beyond his control-was the first to succumb. The Demon has now risen…and this supercharged assassin has just become the deadliest force on the planet. In order to save his son, Batman will be forced to take a perilous journey through the heart of darkness, written and drawn by some of the biggest names in comics! Legendary writer Mark Waid helms the next epic saga in Batman history, while superstar artist Mahmud Asrar makes his triumphant return to DC!

Great Scott! It’s a twisted time-travel tale of titanic tenure! In an attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery of the “demon,” Robin the Boy Wonder and the Supergirl of Krypton venture back in time to China circa 1600 B.C.-running headfirst into the ancient superheroes known as the House of Ji! Meanwhile, Superman and Batman are losing a race against time to save their fellow superheroes from the schemes of a new villain…one simply known as the Devil Nezha.

The Dark Knight. The Man of Steel. They are the two finest superheroes that the world has ever known...and they’re together again in an epic new series from the legendary talents of Mark Waid and Dan Mora! In the not-too-distant past, Superman’s powers are super-charged from a devastating chemical attack by the villain Metallo...and the only ally that the ultra-powerful Man of Tomorrow can turn to in this turbulent hour is Gotham’s own dark vengeance: the Batman. A nearly fatal burst of power drives Bruce Wayne to his own extreme measures to help his friend...enlisting none other than the Doom Patrol for aid. It’s the world’s greatest superheroes from the world’s greatest comic book talent in an epic comic book experience that kicks off the next big events in the DCU. Get ready, it’s time to soar.

It’s the landmark, oversize issue Detective Comics #1050, and some of the biggest names in comics are here to celebrate the Dark Knight! First up in “The Tower” part four, the villainous force keeping Arkham Tower’s patients sedated is at last revealed-and this villain’s return is guaranteed to catch you by surprise! It’s the dramatic conclusion to act one of Mariko Tamaki’s Arkham Tower epic, brought to life by the legendary Ivan Reis! Then, in “House of Gotham” part four, Matthew Rosenberg and Fernando Blanco take us into the seedy underbelly of Gotham’s criminal elite through the lens of the original Robin (Dick Grayson), and reveal what it takes for a young man to survive amongst the deadliest killers in the DCU. It’s a tour de force of Gotham’s vilest villains! Last but not least, making his grand return to the DCU, writer Mark Waid teams with Detective Comics uber-artist Dan Mora to bring you the start of a brand-new day for Batman…and Superman? It’s the world’s finest collaboration that you’ll need to read to believe!

The Dark Knight. The Man of Steel. They are the two finest superheroes that the world has ever known...and they’re together again in an epic new series from the legendary talents of Mark Waid and Dan Mora! In the not-too-distant past, Superman’s powers are super-charged from a devastating chemical attack by the villain Metallo...and the only ally that the ultra-powerful Man of Tomorrow can turn to in this turbulent hour is Gotham’s own dark vengeance: the Batman. A nearly fatal burst of power drives Bruce Wayne to his own extreme measures to help his friend...enlisting none other than the Doom Patrol for aid. It’s the world’s greatest superheroes from the world’s greatest comic book talent in an epic comic book experience that kicks off the next big events in the DCU. Get ready, it’s time to soar.

A timeless threat! Kang the Conqueror, the time-traveling despot determined to rule the timestream, has menaced the Avengers and Fantastic Four for years. But when the Vision tries a new strategy against their longtime nemesis, he ignites a temporal war - and Kang's first strike is a killer! Can a team of Avengers gathered from across time save history? Plus: Kang sends Kamala Khan back to the Avengers' earliest days; battles symbiotic threats with Spider-Man, Rocket Raccoon, the Black Knight and Monica Rambeau; and targets Moon Knight's patron, Khonshu! And can the FF survive when Kang's many personas - from Rama-Tut to Immortus - unite against them? Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #19; AVENGERS (1963) #8; ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS #13; AVENGERS (2016) #1-6; AVENGERS: BACK TO BASICS #5-6; MOON KNIGHT ANNUAL (2019) #1; SYMBIOTE SPIDER-MAN: KING IN BLACK #1-5; TIMELESS #1; and material from FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) #35.

As this latest collection of Flash tales written by Mark Waid begins, meet Walter West, a Flash from a parallel reality where his beloved Linda Park died and the speedster doles out brutal justice to criminals as a response. Can the two Flashes co-exist long enough to stop Replicant, a villain with the combined powers of the Rogues Gallery? Better find out fast-the longer Walter West stays on Wally’s Earth, the more he poses a threat to all of reality! Collects The Flash #151-162, The Flash Annual #12, and pages from The Flash Secret Files #2.

Batman is the ultimate strategist, using his intelligence and resources to secure his place among his super-powered allies in the Justice League, not just as a member, but as one of the team’s leaders. But what happens when that intelligence is used against him? Ra’s al Ghul takes out the JLA, one member at a time‚ using plans devised by Batman himself, with his own methods to subdue his teammates if they ever got out of control. Can the Justice League recover in time to stop Ra’s? This collection of JLA adventures also includes a spacefaring mission guest-starring Adam Strange, as well as the Justice League investigating mysterious destruction in Gotham City! This volume collects JLA #18-21, #32-33, and #43-46, and two stories from JLA Secret Files #3.

Two of DC’s greatest heroes collide in this era-spanning, action-packed collection! The Man of Steel and the World’s Mightiest Mortal are two of the strongest men imaginable, but what happens when they find themselves facing each other? And when Billy Batson is trapped and the powers of Shazam stolen, will the Man of Steel be able to save him? Collects Superman #216, The Power of Shazam! #46, Kingdom Come #4, DC Comics Presents #33, #34, and #49, DC Comics Presents Annual #3, and All-New Collectors’ Edition #C-58.

Collects Fantastic Four: Antithesis (2020) #1-4, X-Men (1963) #65, Fantastic Four (1998) #60. Legendary artist Neal Adams illustrates his first ever full-length Fantastic Four story — and FF legend Mark Waid is back to join him! An unstoppable meteor of unknown origin has just erupted from hyperspace — and unless the Fantastic Four can keep it from hitting Manhattan, millions will die! But worse is yet to come. Galactus has vanished — and only he has the power to defeat his Negative Zone equivalent, the mysterious Antithesis! The Silver Surfer leads Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny on a mad race across the galaxy in search of the World-Eater — but if they fail, desperate times may call for desperate measures. Cosmic rays gave them their powers — but what will the Power Cosmic do to the FF?! Plus: Two classic tales by Waid and Adams! Collecting

The lives of six teenagers are changed forever when tragic chaos ensues in their high school. Now the power to restore order is literally in their hands.

Ant-Man gets a little (and big) help from his fellow size-changing super heroes! Scott teams up with Janet Van Dyne, the original Wasp, on a fight for freedom in Dimension Z - and Nadia Pym, the new Wasp, on an incredible journey to the subatomic realm! But when the War of the Realms spills onto Earth, Scott must Giant-Man-up with three more towering titans to take on the Asgardian Frost Giants and complete a vital mission! Plus: Scott and his daughter - Cassie, A.K.A. Stinger - do a bit of family bonding...with the fate of the world in their tiny hands! And Ant-Man and Drax tackle some Miami vice! Collecting ANT-MAN & THE WASP: LIVING LEGENDS, ANT-MAN AND THE WASP (2018) #1-5, GIANT-MAN #1-3, ANT-MAN (2020) #1-5 and GUARDIANS TEAM-UP #7.

It’s a new collection of tales from the start of the 1990s, including the four-part “The Mud Pack,” a creepy story centered around the villainous Clayface, in which Batman must enlist the help of Etrigan, the Demon! Plus, a new vigilante called Anarky debuts, and Batman attends the funeral of...the Penguin? This volume also includes “Blood Secrets,” a story co-written by comics superstar Mark Waid, with Batman taking on white supremacists. Collects Detective Comics #601-611 and Detective Comics Annual #2.

Collects New Mutants (1983) #98, Deadpool: The Circle Chase (1993) #1-4, Deadpool (1994) #1-4, Deadpool (1997) #1. Continuing the series of graphic novels handpicked by Marvel Editorial to showcase pivotal storylines written and drawn by some of Marvel’s most acclaimed creators! Wade Wilson steps into the spotlight! He’s the Merc with a Mouth, the Regeneratin’ Degenerate, the Sassin’ Assassin — now get to know the irrepressible Deadpool all over again in this collection of his earliest solo sagas! From his first appearance as a wisecracking thorn in the side of Cable and the New Mutants, Deadpool sets out on a quest for romance, money and mayhem — not necessarily in that order! Can he solve the riddle of Tolliver’s will? Will he find love with X-Force’s Siryn? And can he survive not one but two run-ins with the Juggernaut? Plus: Meet Weasel (the weapons guy) and Blind Al (Wade’s roommate…and prisoner?!) as Deadpool considers becoming — a hero!

The devil gets his due as demonically powered super-villains wreak havoc in this 25th-anniversary edition of the classic DC event! Neron, the ruler of hell, makes DC’s villains-and heroes-an offer they can’t refuse, dangling serious power upgrades at the cost of their souls. Who will say yes? Who will say no? And will the DC Universe ever be the same? Collects Underworld Unleashed #1-3, Underworld Unleashed: Abyss-Hell’s Sentinel #1, Underworld Unleashed: Apokolips-Dark Uprising #1, Underworld Unleashed: Batman-Devil’s Asylum #1, and Underworld Unleashed: Patterns of Fear #1.

Collects Cable (1993) #34-35, Incredible Hulk (1968) #444-445, Wolverine (1988) #104, X-Factor (1986) #125-126, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #415, Green Goblin (1995) #12, Spider-Man (1990) #72, X-Man (1995) #18-19, X-Force (1991) #57-58, X-Men (1991) #55, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #336, Iron Man (1968) #332. The shocking saga continues as Onslaught’s unnerving origin is revealed! How can the X-Men defeat a threat that strikes from their very heart? As X-Factor battles Havok to save Beast, X-Force defends X-Man from the manipulative Mister Sinister! And Cable and Storm must reckon with Onslaught’s most incredible pawn of all: the Hulk! But can the X-Men, Avengers and Fantastic Four find a way to free Franklin Richards from the deadly Onslaught’s grasp? Plus: As Sentinels take Manhattan, the shock waves are felt by the teenage Tony Stark; the new Spider-Man, Ben Reilly; and the heroic Green Goblin!

The lives of six teenagers are changed forever when tragic chaos ensues in their high school. Now the power to restore order is literally in their hands.

Bestselling writers Gail Simone (Red Sonja) and Mark Waid (History of the Marvel Universe) are joining AHOY Comics Editor-in-Chief Tom Peyer, Second Coming writer Mark Russell, and Captain Ginger writer Stuart Moore to write world-shattering, stand-alone stories all collected in The Wrong Earth: The One-Shots. The Wrong Earth: One-Shots include: THE WRONG EARTH: TRAPPED ON TEEN PLANET from writer Gail Simone, artist Bill Morrison, Walter Geovani, and Rob Lean with colors by Andy Troy. Grim-and-gritty vigilante Dragonfly whisked to an Earth of teenagers, malt shops, love triangles, and nonstop jokes. Will they win him over—or will his violent methods infect their world? THE WRONG EARTH: FAME & FORTUNE from writer Mark Russell abd artist Michael Montenat. This story from the writer of Billionaire Island provides a satirical look at two different versions of Richard Fame and how, despite the best and worst intentions, huge gobs of money determine their own results. THE WRONG EARTH: PURPLE from writer Stuart Moore and artist Fred Harper. This one-shot introduces Earth-Kappa, a dark but glossy world of big hair, shoulder pads, Wall Street traders, rubber super-suits, and funk music. Get the funk up! THE WRONG EARTH: CONFIDENCE MEN by writer Mark Waid and artist Leonard Kirk. It’s the tale of two sidekicks! On campy Earth-Alpha, circumstances force kid sidekick Stinger to become Dragonflyman's mentor! On gritty Earth-Omega, Dragonfly and Stinger go to war—against each other! THE WRONG EARTH: MEAT from writer Tom Peyer and artist Greg Scott. On campy Earth-Alpha, Dragonflyman and Stinger follow clues to foil the beef-themed crimes of Dr. Meat. On gritty Earth Omega, a tragedy compels Dragonfly to imprison a criminal in an abandoned slaughterhouse—just to have someone to talk to.

Collects Ms. Marvel (2014) #6-9, 17-18; S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014) #2; Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2015) #10; Champions (2016) #1; material from Amazing Spider-Man (2014) #7-8, Free Comic Book Day 2015 (Avengers) #1. Kamala Khan is Jersey City’s own friendly neighborhood super hero, and she’s making a huge impression across the Marvel Universe — whether sharing an adventure with Wolverine or in a Ms. Marvel team-up with Spider-Man! Kamala discovers her Inhuman legacy with Medusa and the oversized hound Lockjaw, plays spy games with S.H.I.E.L.D. and comes face-to-face at last with her idol, Captain Marvel — just in time for the end of the world! Witness Kamala’s first adventure with the All-New, All-Different Avengers — and see her join a new generation of heroes in the Champions! Plus: Two young super hero sensations unite when Ms. Marvel meets Moon Girl!

From the writing team that brought you ARCHIE: 1941! Can a rocking teenager from a small, sleepy town find fame and fortune through this new phenomenon called "rock and roll"? When Archie Andrews proves to a local DJ that he's got the makings of a hip-shaking stardom, he begins an ascent to fame that will carry with it both triumph and tragedy.

The Flash/Jay Garrick created by Gardner Fox; Nightwing created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez; Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

It's the Legion of Super-Heroes like you've never seen them before, as the heroes of the 30th-century continue one of their boldest and most controversial eras! As DC's 30th century super-team, the Legion of Super-Heroes had always stood as a shining example of futuristic optimism--but that changed in 1989 with a new Legion of Super-Heroes series that brought the timeline forward five years. In this even further future, the United Planets became a darker place, with familiar characters changed and the Earth overtaken by alien invaders--and the team reunited to take on these dangerous new threats. Now this bold and controversial part of DC history is finally collected in a second omnibus edition, from the creative team of DC legend Keith Giffen and Tom and Mary Bierbaum! Includes L.E.G.I.O.N. #69-70. Legion of Super-Heroes #40-61, Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #4, Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #5, Legionnaires #1-18, Legionnaires Annual #1, ,Valor #20-23, and Who's Who Update 1993 #1.

Collects material from Marvel Comics Presents (2018) #1-9. Take a tour through the decades with Marvel tales past and present! In the 1940s, learn the untold tale of Namor and the atom bomb! In the 1950s, Reed Richards and Victor Von Doom enter the space race! In the 1960s, Captain America takes a stand for civil rights! In the 1970s, Spider-Man experiences the new age of blockbuster cinema! In the 1980s, Nightcrawler witnesses the fall of the Berlin Wall! In the 1990s, Deadpool enters the collectible market! In the 2000s, Iron Man faces a financial crisis! In the 2010s, Spider-Woman struggles with disinformation! Plus: Gorilla-Man swings into action, Moon Knight prowls the streets, former Ghost Rider Danny Ketch gets a new status quo and more! Also featuring Venom, Korean hero White Fox and Winter Soldier!

Collects History Of The Marvel Universe #1-6. It’s the greatest tale ever told — and you’ve never seen it like this! Writer Mark Waid and artist Javier Rodríguez weave together a sprawling, interconnected web of stories into one seamless narrative that takes you from the dawn of the Marvel Universe all the way to its end! Far more than a collection of moments you may already know, this is a new tale featuring previously unknown secrets and shocking revelations, connecting dozens of threads from Marvel’s past and present! From the Big Bang to the twilight of existence, this sweeping saga covers every significant Marvel event, providing fresh looks at characters of all eras!

In 1961 Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created The Fantastic Four--a powerhouse super hero team revolutionary for their flaws and complexity--that kicked the comic industry into high gear. This XXL volume from the Eisner Award-winning series reproduces the Four's first 20 stories and charts how it became in Lee's words "the world's greatest comic magazine."

Every comics writer brings their own style to their script, and here you'll find nine example scripts from writers of comics and graphic novels. See how Mark Waid writes a crime tale, Eric Shanower writes an Age of Bronze script for himself to follow, Bryan Talbot writes one for a fellow artist. You also get Mark Verheiden showing a script for his own superpowered hero The American, The Men In Black creator Lowell Cunningham writing a new concept, Watchmen editor Barbara Randall Kesel writing an all-ages short story, and Professor R. Alan Brooks showing a brief tale from his Burning Metronome series. Most of the scripts are introduced by the writers, like Ryan Estrada telling how he and Kim Hyun Sook co-wrote the script for a chapter of their acclaimed Banned Book Club, or Shaenon Garrity explaining how she uses both script and thumbnails when writing her The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor graphic novel, and more. A great tool for aspiring comics writers and artists alike!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man #578-583. Who is the mysterious red-haired heroine named Jackpot? How is it that Harry Osborn is suddenly back from the dead? And when will Peter Parker finally have a date that is not a disaster?

Prepare yourself for a flurry of martial arts action in the mighty Marvel manner with Shang-Chi. Raised by a villainous father and trained to be his ultimate weapon, Shang-Chi rebelled against his criminal destiny and chose to use his skills as a hero instead! Now you can discover some of his most exciting, action-packed tales in this latest Marvel Select bookazine. From cut-throat pirates and international terrorists, to the vicious claws of Lady Deathstrike, a host of unlucky villains are about to feel the wrath of his deadly hands! Reprinting: Heroes For Hire #18-19, Spider-Island: Deadly Hands Of Kung Fu #1-3, Avengers (2012) #11 & Legend Of Shang-Chi #1