Most Popular Books by Mark Waid

The Green Hornet faces the most dangerous enemy in the his long and storied career: his egotistical and arrogant alter-ego, Britt Reid! A journalist with great influence in his city, Reid takes on the public persona of a social crusader, but he''s far too sure of himself and his judgment. When he finally oversteps his bounds, an innocent man pays a terrible price... and the legend of the Green Hornet may be forever tarnished! From the mind of superstar writer Mark Waid (Kingdom Come) comes a new era for the classic pulp hero!

Collects Black Widow (2016) #1-12. A knockdown, drag-out tale of action and espionage! The award-winning creative team supreme of Mark Waid and Chris Samnee takes Natasha Romanoff to new heights — by forcing her out on the lam! The world’s greatest superspy has a lifetime of secrets — and when some of the darkest ones are made public, nobody is safe. As S.H.I.E.L.D. turns on its once-greatest asset, the Widow seeks out her own answers. But will Natasha’s hunt for the Weeping Lion send her back to the one place she never wanted to go? There’s an all-too-familiar room with a dark new name in the Widow’s future. And there awaits the deadly Recluse — who’s fixated on proving her worth by killing Natasha!

Collects Doctor Strange (2018) #6-11. Doctor Strange returns to Earth to find Doctor Strange?! Something bizarre happened since Stephen took off into the cosmos u0097 and it doesnu0092t bode well for him. Itu0092s time to gear up, get serious and build his new arsenal u0097 because Strange has become his own worst enemy. Literally! And as if this twisted mystery werenu0092t enough, a villain from Strangeu0092s past threatens the Sanctum Sanctorum in a way Stephen has never experienced before! A shadowy figure has been working in the background for months, chipping away at Stephen and other magicians u0097 and now the other shoe finally drops. Does Strange stand a chance against a mysterious foe who controls all magic u0097 an opponent who can turn off his spells with a snap of their fingers? Join a lineup of all-star artists for a monumentally strange tale!

Dinosaurs from space! Homicidal worms and talking tigers! Atomic robots, alien worlds, mad scientists, sinister curses, and villains from throughout the DC Universe--welcome to the wild adventures of Billy Batson, whose big red alter ego defends the Earth from its weirdest and wildest threats! Want to stop Lex Luthor and The Joker? Call Superman and Batman! International crises? Page Wonder Woman! But when Garguax, Emperor of the Moon, sets his sights on Gorilla City, that''s when you shout "Shazam!" The fan-favorite team of Mark Waid and Dan Mora (Batman/Superman: World''s Finest) brings the magic! Collects the Dawn of DC series SHAZAM! #1-6.

The devil is reborn - and his adventures will leave you gasping for air! The Man Without Fear visits his unique blend of blind justice on Klaw, the Megacrime cartel and the Mole Man, while the hotly contested battle to secure the Omega Drive will require Daredevil to team up with Spider-Man and not one but two Punishers! But as size-changing scientist Hank Pym enters Matt Murdock''s head to destroy nanobots implanted by Doctor Doom, will saving Daredevil''s brain cost Matt his mind? Ghosts from the past haunt DD, while Matt faces a life-or-death drama of his own. With new enemies, new friends and a "grinnin'' in the face of hell" attitude, Mark Waid delivers an Eisner Award-winning run like no other! Collecting DAREDEVIL (2011) #1-27 and #10.1, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #677, AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #6 and PUNISHER (2011) #10.

Collects Doctor Strange (2018) #1-11. Earth''s Sorcerer Supreme goes intergalactic! When Stephen Strange loses his mastery of the mystic arts, Tony Stark offers a twenty-first-century solution: Search for new magic in outer space! Bizarre new spells, allies and enemies await Strange beyond the stars as he uncovers corners and secrets of the Marvel Universe never before witnessed! But he''s a little out of his element traveling the galaxy - and it shows! Before long, Strange finds himself powerless, friendless and the prisoner of a hostile civilization. Thankfully, a new companion can lend a hand when the Super-Skrull swings by, wielding the Time Stone! But what shocking surprise is waiting for Stephen back on Earth? It''s time to gear up, get serious and build a new arsenal - because Doctor Strange has become his own worst enemy!

The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel might have been victorious in their battle against the dreaded Devil Nezha, but there''s one thing they forgot in all the madness... Dick! First, Robin the Boy Wonder is lost in time and to find him, Batman and Superman will need to get creative! Then learn the untold story of Superman''s short-lived sidekick is at last revealed, but what secret connection to one of DC''s most timeless tales does this story foreshadow? Follow along as Superman and Batman struggle to mentor the new Boy Thunder in Batman/Superman: World''s Finest Vol. 2, collecting Batman/Superman: World''s Finest #6-10.

Collects The Green Hornet #7-13! Masquerading as a costumed crime lord, the Green Hornet establishes a criminal network to weed out the most wicked among their ranks. But his actions have not gone unnoticed, and J. Edgar Hoover has declared him Public Enemy Number One! Targeted by the law and gangster rivals, not even Britt Reid''s fortune can buy Hornet and Kato out of this fix. Superstar writer Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Daredevil) concludes the epic story of Green Hornet''s battle against his worst enemy: himself!

Collected in a beautiful Deluxe Edition hardcover edition for the first time, this tale recounts Barry Allen and Hal Jordan’s early adventures together and answers the question of how the Fastest Man Alive and the Emerald Knight were able to put aside their differences to form an unbreakable bond! Also featuring appearances by Kid Flash, Green Arrow and more! Collects issues #1-6, along with a new introduction and a never-before-published full-issue script.

Bart Allen races into his very own series! When industrialists attempt to use a heat-seeking missile to take out a rival company, it''s up to Impulse to avert the disaster„if only he could slow down enough to pay attention to what''s really going on first!

Archie Andrews and the gang have seen it all since the characters made their comics debut in 1941, and this fall they''re going back to their roots in a tale set in Riverdale during World War II. Written by comics legend Mark Waid (Archie, Captain America) with longtime collaborators co-writer Brian Augustyn (The Flash, JLA) and artist Peter Krause (Superman), Archie: 1941 finds Riverdale dealing with the impact of the impending conflict on the small town and in the personal lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Reggie. The story will allow fans a chance to see the real-world consequences and drama of the war through the eyes of some familiar faces, but with the humor, heart, milkshakes, and dates that come with any Riverdale tale.

One of the greatest creative pairings on FANTASTIC FOUR since Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo brought Marvel''s First Family into a golden era! Pushed beyond their limits, the Fantastic Four invade Latveria and take control of the country -- and neither Doctor Doom nor Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. can stop them! But what inner demons are driving Reed Richards to the brink? And can the FF overcome them before the bombs start to rain down on Latveria? When their actions lead to the death of one of their own, the First Family storms the gates of Heaven to save their teammate! Reunited and back in the Big Apple, the FF have a lot to answer for -- but when you''re trying to regain the trust of cynical New Yorkers, is allying with a certain misunderstood wall-crawler a wise move? Find out as the Human Torch teams up with Spider-Man against the liquid menace of Hydro-Man! COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1998) 503-513

Don''t miss Volume 7 of BOOM!''s Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated ongoing superhero series from comics legend Mark Waid! IRREDEEMABLE has taken the comic book industry by storm by daring to ask the question: what if the world''s greatest hero decided to become the world''s most savage villain? What happens to a world when a savior betrays it...and who can stop him? A "twilight of the superheroes"-style story that examines the nature of good and evil from the writer of KINGDOM COME and EMPIRE!

What''s to Love: Mark Waid is not only our former editor-in-chief, but is also one of our favorite storytellers in comics, having amassed a long list of critically acclaimed hits in his 20-year career and writing such iconic characters as Superman, Captain America, Batman, The Flash, and Wonder Woman. Waid earned a legion of fans because his stories tended to ground seemingly infallible heroes, and in titles like DC''s Kingdom Come, Gorilla Comics'' Empire, and our own Irredeemable, he showed the other side of what it''s like to wear the capes and tights. We are proud to present Waid''s award-nominated Irredeemable in a new collection of oversized, deluxe hardcovers for existing and new fans to enjoy!What It Is: When the Plutonian, the world''s greatest superhero, snaps and turns into the world''s greatest villain, only his former teammates have a chance at stopping his rampage. But while on the run from the world''s most powerful and angry being, will these former teammates discover his secrets in time? How did he come to this? What became of the hope and promise once inside him? What happens to the world when its savior betrays it? What makes a hero irredeemable? An apocalyptic superhero tale by the author of Empire and multiple Eisner Award winner Kingdom Come! Collects issues #1-8 of Irredeemable.

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!

THE FINAL VOLUME OF MARK WAID''S SUPERHERO MASTERPIECE! You''ve been with the Plutonian from his first moments of betrayal to the human race...now it''s finally time to answer the question...can one be so evil, they become truly irredeemable? Or is there hope for Tony and humanity yet? An explosive conclusion to Mark Waid''s Eisner-nominated epic!The Eisner Award nominated comic book industry event ends with the last exciting volume of the original ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid! IRREDEEMABLE dares to ask the question: what if the world''s greatest hero decided to become the world''s greatest villain? A "twilight of the superheros"-style story that examines super-villains from the writer of KINGDOM COME and SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT.

Four of the most critically acclaimed writers in comics¾Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid¾are joined by breakdown artist Keith Giffen and a host of the industry’s finest pencillers and inkers to create this unprecedented event in comics history. DC’s groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic 52 tells the story of a “missing” year in the DC Universe¾in real time. The cataclysmic events of INFINITE CRISIS have left the world without its three biggest icons¾Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman¾and the question is asked: who will stand up in their absence? Now, in the first of two volumes, 52 is collected with bonus material after each chapter, including concept designs, page breakdowns, scripts, alternate story elements, and more! Collects 52 #1-26.

Writer Mark Waid returns once more to the Flash! Wally West marries Linda Park in the Park family ancestral home, with family members, friends, and fellow superheroes in attendance!

The all-new ARCHIE adventure continues! Superstar writer Mark Waid teams up with the best and brightest artists in comics to bring a modern take to the legendary Riverdale cast of characters. The book will captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie''s original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character''s all-ages appeal. If classic Archie is a Saturday morning cartoon, this new series is prime time!

Don''t miss the Eisner Award-nominated series that has taken the comic book industry by storm! Volume 5 of BOOM!''s original ongoing superhero series from comics legend Mark Waid! IRREDEEMABLE dares to ask the question: what if the world''s greatest hero decided to become the world''s greatest villain? What happens to a world when a savior betrays it...and who can stop it? A "twilight of the superheroes"-style story that examines the nature of good and evil from the writer of KINGDOM COME and EMPIRE!

Join Batman and Superman as the World’s Finest team celebrates 25 issues of World’s Finest! This oversized special issue takes our heroes around the DCU and beyond—with a special lead story that will at last showcase the first meeting between The Joker and Lex Luthor. The World’s Finest villains form an unholy alliance and will send chills down the spines of the DCU Heroes forevermore! PLUS: Spinning out of the events of the World’s Finest Annual, Doom-Mite strikes and points the way to the next World’s Finest epic!

The Eisner Award nominated comic book industry event continues with the latest volume of the original ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid! IRREDEEMABLE dares to ask the question: what if the world''s greatest hero decided to become the world''s greatest villain? A "twilight of the superheros"-style story that examines super-villains from the writer of KINGDOM COME and SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT.

A comic book industry event continues: Volume 3 of the new original ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid! IRREDEEMABLE dares to ask the question: what if the world''s greatest hero decided to become the world''s greatest villain? A "twilight of the superheroes"-style story that examines super-villains from the writer of KINGDOM COME and EMPIRE!

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Daredevil''s recent traumas have left him coping in an unexpected way! A mystery that''s been building since issue one starts to pay off big! San Francisco now has two men without fear -- and only one will be left standing! Collecting Daredevil (2014) #11-15.

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Collects Captain America (1998) #13-24 and Annual ''99. Captain America is at his weakest! With his shield shattered and his powers drained, Cap finds himself trapped in the future, facing the Red Skull - who has the might of the Cosmic Cube at his fingertips! And waiting in the wings is the man who killed the Avengers: Korvac! Then, if the Sentinel of Liberty can somehow survive that, the destruction of his fabled shield has unleashed a "Vibranium cancer" wave that threatens to destroy every piece of the miracle metal on Earth! As Cap races to contain the invisible threat, the villainous Klaw prepares to capitalize on it! Writer Mark Waid wraps up his legendary Cap run in style! Plus: Steve Rogers goes undercover behind bars, faces Crossbones and the Absorbing Man and battles the terrorist threats of Hydra and Flag-Smasher!

This 4-issue limited series takes place 20 years in the future. The older, more established super-heroes (such as Superman, Wonder Woman and the Justice League) have gone into retirement, giving rise to a new generation of anti-heroes and/or vigilantes, who do not uphold the same noble values as their predecessors.