Best Selling Books by Marvel Comics

Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 169-180, Annual (1964) 11, Nova (1976) 12, Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 14

Millions of comic book fans know T’Challa as the Black Panther and king of the futuristic African nation Wakanda. But who really knows the ruler on the throne—and the man behind the mask? He’s a king, a hero, a loving brother and son, a husband to a goddess. The orphan king—the Haramu-Fal—and the Damisa-Sarki. And a man facing his doubts, his failures, and his destiny. Revisit the life of one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic and inspiring characters via in-world interviews, journal entries, newspaper articles, and intelligence briefings from S.H.I.E.L.D. and other agencies. Black Panther: T''Challa Declassified draws on more than half a century of classic tales to present an insightful, completely unique—and completely personal—take on one of the most talked-about heroes of all time. Featuring the perspectives of T’Challa’s most important allies and enemies, including Shuri, Queen-Mother Ramonda, Ororo Munroe aka Storm, Everett K. Ross, Erik Killmonger, and the White Wolf, and accounts of some of Marvel Comics’ most memorable moments, this first-of-its-kind archival collection is a must-read for fans of all ages.

Collects X-Men Origins: Deadpool, Emma Frost, Nightcrawler, Cyclops, Iceman. Today they are X-Men, protectors of humanity and the vanguard of mutantkind. But before they became heroes, they were just teenagers - frightened of a world that feared and hated them. Adolescence is never easy - but it''s even harder when you find yourself with incredible abilities you can barely understand, much less control. Take a look back at how some of your favorite mutants fought their way through childhood to become X-Men.

Collects material from Tales of Suspense #82-99, Captain America (1968) #100. Strap on your shield, and prepare for a barrage of Stan and Jack''s best! It''s page after page of Captain America classics from the Marvel Masterworks! Take a front-row seat as Cap goes head-to-head with the likes of the Super-Adaptoid, the robotic creation with the combined powers of the entire Avengers; cast your vote in the court of public opinion when the Red Skull attempts to convince the people of America that Cap''s turned traitor; and meet the horrendous head of A.I.M. - the one and only M.O.D.O.K.! And as if that wasn''t enough, the man who murdered Bucky - Baron Zemo - returns in a saga guest-starring Nick Fury, the Black Panther and Sharon Carter that culminates in the debut of Cap''s solo series!

Collects material from Tales of Suspense #59-81. As America began preparation for the inevitable entry in World War II, a secret military project gave birth to the greatest one-man fighting force ever known-Captain America! Transformed by the Super Soldier Serum from a 97-pound weakling into the Star-Spangled Avenger, Steve Rogers led the charge to liberate the world from the Axis powers'' grasp. But before the war''s end an accident left Cap frozen in suspended animation and his sidekick Bucky dead, while the world turned on for decades. When the Avengers finally resuscitated him, Steve Rogers was greeted by a world vastly changed. He was a man out of time tormented by the death of his partner, but no less committed to the cause of fighting evil in all its forms. In this inaugural Silver Age Captain America collection, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby bring you the rebirth of an American icon in issue after issue of classic Marvel magic. You''ll read the classic origins of Cap, Bucky and the Red Skull; see the first appearances of such cornerstone creations as the cosmic cube and the beautiful Sharon Carter; and watch Cap face off against Baron Zemo''s Army of Assassins, the Sleepers, Batroc the Leaper, and his Nazi nemesis the Red Skull

Collects Captain America (2002) #1-6. In this stunning and spectacularly illustrated tale set in the aftermath of 9/11, Cap must deal with the way America - and the world - has changed. From the ruins of the World Trade Center to the horrors of a small town shaken by terrorism, this is one story you''ll never forget - and neither will Marvel''s star-spangled champion!

Collects Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four #1-3 and Fantastic Four (1961) #300 & #357-358. The invasion has started, and no one in the MU is safe, not even the First Family of Comicdom! Aware that some of the Earth''s most advanced technology and weaponry is housed in the Baxter Building, the Skrulls have neutralized the building - by transporting it and its inhabitants straight to the Negative Zone! With one member of the Fantastic Four M.I.A. and another "replaced," it''s up to the remaining family members - not to mention Franklin and Val - to get back to our dimension, Skrulls or no Skrulls. But are any of our heroes who they think they are? Plus: two classic stories of skrull trickery from the Fantastic Four''s past.

Collects Thing (1983) #11-22 and Fantastic Four (1961) #274. It''s one of the grandest epics in the history of Aunt Petunia''s favorite nephew - that''s bashful Benjamin J. Grimm, the Ever-Lovin'' Blue-Eyed Thing, to you and me! Choosing to remain on the Beyonder''s Battleworld, Ben finds that while the planet may change, things are as hectic as ever for him! From duplicate Things to showdowns with classic monsters, Ben shows he has the right stuff no matter what the odds!

Collects Alpha Flight (1983) #20-29, Incredible Hulk (1968) #313, and material from Secret Wars II (1985) #4. Concluding John Byrne''s legendary run! Canada''s mightiest heroes face threats of all sizes, ranging from the overweight Pink Pearl to the maniacal alchemist Diablo! And when the terrible secret of Sasquatch''s origin is revealed, Alpha Flight must battle the Great Beasts in their own realm - and pay a fearsome price! Then, Alpha Flight''s former leader, Guardian, returns from the grave - or does he? What''s he doing palling around with the villainous Omega Flight? And where does the Beyonder fit in? Finally, when Alpha Flight goes fishing in another dimension, they accidentally hook the Incredible Hulk! Will the jade giant smash the heroes beyond all repair? Only the series'' new creative team knows! It''s north-of-the-border action just the way you like it!

Collects Squadron Supreme #1-12, and Captain America #314.

Collects Iron Man (1968) #193-200. He''s lost his armor and his fortune, but not his nerve! Tony Stark''s back on his feet after everything Obadiah Stane has thrown at him, but now the bilious billionaire is taking away Stark''s friends...one of them forever! The enmity spanning more than thirty issues ends in a steel-plated slugfest from which only one can walk away! Plus: vision quests and extradimensional intrigue! Madame Masque and Thundersword! And the debut of the Scourge of the Underworld! Guest-starring the West Coast Avengers!

Collects X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1, Uncanny X-Men (1963) #118-119, Wolverine (1982) #1-2, Marvel Team-Up (1972) #83-85. Witness the experiment that bonded Adamantium to Logan''s bones and claws, and learn the true story of how he joined the X-Men! Relive Wolverine''s first meeting and star-crossed romance with the beautiful Mariko Yashida, his duel of honor with Mariko''s criminal father Lord Shingen, and the introduction of the wandering ronin Yukio! Also featuring the first teaming between criminal duo Viper and the Silver Samurai as they clash with Black Widow, Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Amazing Spider-Man! Wolverine''s greatest adventure begins here!

Collects Captain America Comics #1; Tales Of Suspense (1959) #79-81; and Captain America (1968) #143, #226-227, #261-263 and #370; and Material From Captain America Annual #13 and Captain America: Red, White & Blue #1. For decades, Captain America, Super-Soldier for the United States, and the Red Skull, evil agent of the Third Reich, have been the most bitter of foes! 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!

Collects New Warriors (1990) #1-6, Thor (1966) #411-412. His parents dead, Dwayne Taylor - a.k.a. Night Thrasher - set out to create a new family for himself and ended up with the premier super-team of the 1990s! Marvel Boy and Firestar! Namorita and Nova! Speedball! All they want to do is change the world! Decide for yourself how well they managed it in their trials by fire against Terrax and the Juggernaut! Also featuring anti-heroes Star-Thief and Psionex! Guest-starring Thor and the Inhumans!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #194-195, 204-205, 226-227. Acrobatic adventures by some of yesteryear’s top names! Is she heroine, criminal or both? What motivates her madcap mischief? That’s for the Black Cat to know and Spider-Man to find out in his first fights with one his most famous femme fatales!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #143-155. Peter Parkeru0092s life has never been easy, but itu0092s hard to take a turn for the worse when your dead girlfriend shows up on your doorstep. Oh, then thereu0092s that famous Parker luck, which means it does. It means, Spidey, youu0092ve been cloned! The Amazing Spider-Man launches into the storyline that shocked the comics world! The scheming Jackal takes our hero through the wringer as he not only must face one of his greatest personal tragedies, but also has to battle through the Scorpion, the Tarantula u0097 and himself! Youu0092ll also enjoy the blossoming of Peter and Mary Janeu0092s relationship, and even their first kiss, as well as the return of the Shocker and the Sandman u0097 and more!

Collects Nova (1976) #20-25; Fantastic Four (1961) #204-206, 208-214. Nova''s sensational ''70s series comes to a close, but that''s not the end of his story! Nova faces the Corruptor, Diamondhead and Dr. Sun before blasting into space to tackle the Sphinx! But when the shape-shifting Skrulls attack, old enemies must forge alliances to survive...and when Xandar''s Queen Adora begs the Fantastic Four for help, the stage is set for a cosmic battle across time and space! The Sphinx is ready to conquer the world, and Mr. Fantastic knows of only one opponent who can stop him: Galactus! But with the FF rapidly aging thanks to a Skrull weapon, do the heroes have enough time left to find him? And do Nova and the Champions of Xandar have what it takes to save their adopted planet from the Skrull armada?

Marvel Action – Black Panther #1 – 6 (2019) : Readers of all ages can get lost in the technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda as they follow the adventures of its monarch, the Black Panther! King T’Challa is responsible for defending his people—and the world—from any threats. And he gets plenty of help—and sass—from his genius sister Shuri. A Marvelous new era begins here!

Collects Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #64, #69-70, #81-82 And #94-96; Marvel Team-Up Annual #6; And Marvel Fanfare (1982) #19. Created by the underworld - sworn to destroy it! Cloak and Dagger hit the streets to fight organized crime and super villainy! When they set their sights on the Kingpin, Spider-Man thinks they''re going too far, but his webs can''t rein them in! Plus: The Punisher''s on the prowl, and it''s a problem for everybody! Guest-starring the Black Cat, the New Mutants and the Spidey supporting players of yesteryear!

Collects Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet, Maximum Security #1-3, Captain America (1998) #36, Thor (1998) #30, Uncanny X-Men #387, Bishop: The Last X-Man #15, Iron Man (1998) #35, Avengers (1998) #35, Gambit (1999) #23, X-Men (1991) #107 And X-Men Unlimited (1993) #29. Welcome to Earth: penal colony for the universe''s deadliest villains! When the civilized alien races-influenced by the Supreme Intelligence and his newly evolved Kree-tire of Earth''s involvement in their affairs, they decide to make it their new prison planet! Featuring all the world''s greatest heroes-including the Avengers, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four-against the most bizarre and deadly threats they can conceive of! And on the forefront of the villainous attack? Ronan the Accuser and Ego the Living Planet.

Deadpool 26, 20, 13, 7, 45, 34, 40

Collects Avengers (1963) #112-119, Defenders (1972) #9-11. Earthu0092s Mightiest Heroes fight one of the greatest battles in super-hero history! Itu0092s hero against hero in the sensational summer hit of 1973: the u0093Avengers/Defenders War.u0094 Cap vs. Namor! Thor vs. Hulk! Itu0092s the original crossover clash, and thereu0092s never been another one like it. But first, there are even more trendsetting classics in store for you: Mantis makes her debut; the Lion God brings the Avengers to their knees; Vision and the Scarlet Witchu0092s relationship blossoms, but not without the intolerant objections of others; and the Swordsman joins the ranks of the Avengers.

Collects Excalibur (1988) #82, X-Factor (1986) #106, X-Force (1991) #38-43. When the techno-organic Phalanx kidnap the X-Men and establish a foothold on Earth, X-Force must team with X-Factor and Excalibur to battle the aliens u0097 but who or what is Douglock? And how will X-Force react to fighting alongside what appears to be their late friend Doug Ramsey? Then: Cableu0092s sentient computer the Professor has been granted a physical body! So why is Cable getting sicker by the day? Plus: The team moves into Arcadeu0092s Murderworld, Warpath visits Generation Xu0092s academy to settle matters with the White Queen, Rictor and Shatterstar hit the clubs, and disturbing truths come to light when X-Force learns Feralu0092s gruesome family history and the true identity of Mutant Liberation Front leader Reignfire is revealed!

Millions of comic book fans know Tony Stark as Iron Man. But few, if any, truly know the man inside the armor. He’s a genius entrepreneur, an inventor, a business mogul, and a super hero—not to mention an Avenger reassembled in his physical form and reunited with his humanity. And now Tony Stark is ready to talk about it all. Revisit the story of one of Marvel Comics’ most heroic, heralded, and complex characters in his own words, as well as through notes, interviews, and files assembled from the Avengers’ archives. An unprecedented, comprehensive firsthand chronicle, Iron Man: Tony Stark Declassified draws on more than a half century of classic tales to present an insightful, personal take about—and by—one of the most talked-about heroes of all time. Featuring Tony’s perspective on his most important friends, allies, and enemies including Captain America, Pepper Potts, Happy Hogan, James Rhodes, Ironheart, Bruce Banner, and Arno Stark, and his thoughts on the Marvel Universe’s most memorable moments, this first-of-its-kind archival collection is a must for fans of all eras.

Collects Captain America (1968) #125-136. It''s a twelve-pack of Captain America classics as only the Marvel Masterworks can bring them to you! Draped in the red, white and blue, there''s no character in all of comics who represents America like Cap, and within these pages two of Marvel''s greatest creators set him on a path through the tumultuous ''70s that bears a character''s, and a nation''s, soul. In story after story Stan Lee and Gene Colan push the envelope for adventure as Cap goes behind enemy lines in Vietnam; teams with the Falcon to oppose the radical Diamondheads; and then sets out on a coast-to-coast road trip full of motorcycle gangs, rock festivals and the Red Skull! The excitement reaches fever pitch when the long, lost Bucky Barnes returns! Free from the guilt of his partner''s death, Cap''s slate is wiped clean, however, anything but a normal life is ahead-because Baron Strucker, Dr. Doom and M.O.D.O.K. are tied up in Bucky''s return. Before the story''s done you''ll witness Cap vs. Bucky, the origin of M.O.D.O.K. and the beginning of the Captain America/Falcon team! Featuring guest appearances by Nick Fury, the Incredible Hulk and Peter Parker, and villains from Batroc to the Mole Man and the Monster Ape, they''re classics one and all.

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #168-175, X-Men Annual (1970) #7, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) #5, Wolverine (1982) #1-4. By 1982, the Uncanny X-Men had become the biggest franchise in comic books. Chris Claremont''s writing rose to find perhaps his most poignant and challenging expression of the mutant metaphor in "God Loves, Man Kills," while his work with Frank Miller on Wolverine skyrocketed the character''s popularity. With the culmination of Paul Smith''s classic run - featuring the growing romance between Kitty Pryde and Colossus, the first appearance of Callisto and the Morlocks, Rogue''s debut as an X-Man.

Collects Captain America (1968) #101-113. The MARVEL MASTERWORKS proudly unfurl one of the greatest runs in Marvel history: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Jim Steranko''s CAPTAIN AMERICA! We begin with the Red Skull in a plot that forces Cap to do his nemesis'' bidding or risk America''s nuclear annihilation! Its Kirby action at its best with Batroc the Leaper and the Trapster, and Lee drama at its deepest as Cap relives his first meeting with - and the death of - Bucky Barnes. Last, but most certainly not least, comes Jim Steranko! The master of the medium will take you on a ride like none other with Cap vs. the Hulk, the return of Bucky and...the death of Captain America!

Collects Power Pack & Cloak And Dagger: Shelter From the Storm GN, Power Pack (1984) #11-17, Uncanny X-Men (1963) #195. Alex, Julie, Jack, and Katie return for more super-powered family adventures as Power Pack! As the kids struggle with issues like chores, rescuing kittens, crushes, homework, and getting into trouble at school, they find themselves in more danger than ever before when they are kidnapped by the Morlocks, fight the runaway-snatching Cadaver, and are attacked anew by the Bogey Man, their arch enemy Carmody! Plus, the Snark/Kymellian war lands on Earth and our heroes are caught in the middle! And the team gets a new member in Franklin Richards! Guest-starring: the X-Men, Beta Ray Bill, the Warriors Three, Cloak, and Dagger!

Collects Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment, Doctor Strange (1974) #57 and material from Astonishing Tales (1970) #8, Marvel Fanfare (1982) #16 and #43. Every year on Midsummer''s Eve, Victor von Doom clashes with the forces of evil in a vain attempt to free his mother''s soul from Hell. Only when Doctor Stephen Strange -- Master of the Mystic Arts and Earth''s Sorcerer Supreme -- is convinced to join the fight, does the outcome have any hope of changing. But first these unlikely allies must journey to Mephisto''s infernal realm ... where they find that the cost of one soul may be more than they are willing to pay!

Collects Exiles #38-45. While the reality-hopping Exiles reel from the death of another team member, their otherworldly counterparts, Weapon X, begin a brand-new adventure! Hyperion is the most recent addition to their squad - and while extremely helpful in the thick of a battle, he may end up being more than they bargained for! Plus: Blink is back - but the Exiles don''t have time to celebrate, because the fate of an entire world is at stake, and it''s their job to save it. Also featuring a special look at Nocturne before she joined the Exiles! See what her life was like back when she lived at Xavier''s Mansion with her father, Nightcrawler, and the school''s headmaster, Wolverine.

Collecting Thor (1966) #154-174. From the darkened depths rises a peril greater than any Thor has ever before faced. Mangog threatens to unsheathe the Odinsword and bring Ragnarok upon the Norse gods in this collection of Asgardian classics! Plus, a cosmic battle between Galactus and Ego the Living Planet; the return of "Him," the man who would come to be known as Adam Warlock; and the universe-shaking origin of Galactus! Thor''s adventures get personal, too, with a surprising revelation regarding Donald Blake, the return of Jane Foster, and the dramatic dance between Balder and the Norn queen Karnilla!

Collects Alpha Flight (1983) #9-19 And X-Men (1963) #109. John Byrne writes and draws Alpha Flight''s early adventures! See such unlikely heroes as Puck, Sasquatch, Northstar?and Guardian take on the threats of the Super-Skrull, Omega Flight, the Master of the World and the Plodex! Plus: Alpha?Flight origins, Marrina falls in love with Namor, and a team?member''s death! And not one, but two takes on the classic?X-Men adventure in which Weapon Alpha tried to take Wolverine back to Canada!

Collects Cable (1993) #21-28, X-Force (1991) #44-48. Cable and X-Force unite under the pen of superstar writer Jeph Loeb! A new era begins as Cable revamps his mutant strike team and relocates to the X-Mansion u0097 where Cannonball u0093graduatesu0094 to the X-Men, and Boomer becomes unhealthily attached to the murderous prisoner named Sabretooth! But when Cableu0092s wife, Aliya, returns from the future with a dire warning, heu0092ll be swept up in a time-traveling battle to save his younger self from his arch-nemesis Stryfe! Plus: Cableu0092s mentor, Blaquesmith, debuts; Caliban and the Mimic return; Grizzly goes bad; and Deadpool helps Siryn escape from a mental hospital?! All this, and the true powermonger behind the nation of Genosha stands revealed as Cable and Domino face the disturbing, despotic Sugar Man!