Best Selling Books by Roger Stern

Collects Speedball #1-10 And material from Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22, Marvel Age Annual #4, Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #14 And #56 And Marvel Super-Heroes (1990) #1-2 And #5-6. Few creators have left their mark like the inimitable Steve Ditko. His unmistakable creative vision brought the world the Amazing Spider-Man, Doctor Strange u0097 and, in 1988, Speedball! Together with writers Roger Stern, Tom DeFalco and Jo Duffy, Ditko crafted the adventures of Robbie Baldwin, a high school student with strange other-dimensional powers that create an energetic kinetic field, transforming him into Speedball! In the classic Ditko style, Baldwinu0092s life is complicated u0097 his father is a district attorney with no love for costumed vigilantes, and there is serious marital strife between Robbieu0092s parents. This complete collection brings together every Steve Ditko tale of the future New Warriors superstar for the first time!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #238-251, Annual (1964) #17; Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #85; The Official Marvel Try-Out Book (1983). Roger Stern and John Romita Jr. earned their stripes as two of Marvel''s most legendary creators with their run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, and they kick off this volume with the introduction of the Hobgoblin! Who is he, and how did he quickly become one of Spidey''s most threatening villains? Then, you can''t keep a bad Vulture down as the master criminal returns in a classic two-parter! Also featuring confrontations with the Mad Thinker, Thunderball and Spidey''s most famous rogue: J. Jonah Jameson! Peter Parker''s romantic life gets messy when both Mary Jane and the Black Cat enter the picture! And topping it all off, one of the most beloved Spidey stories of all time, "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man!"

Roger Stern''s run of Avengers excellence continues! First, Spider-Man is short on cash - and an Avengers salary is just the ticket to fix his finances! Then, it''s pandemonium at Project PEGASUS - and in the aftermath, Starfox connects the Vision to Titan''s supercomputer, giving Vizh nearly unlimited power! Next, the team battles Morgan Le Fey in a struggle to save Spider-Woman''s soul. Meanwhile, Hawkeye introduces his new bride, Mockingbird, to the Avengers - just in time to get whisked away to Battleworld along with most of the team! The Vision is left behind, but can he assemble an all-new Avengers roster? Plus: An Annual adventure by the creative dream team of Stern, Ditko and Byrne - and Mark Gruenwald''s milestone HAWKEYE limited series! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #236-245 and ANNUAL #13, and HAWKEYE (1983) #1-4.

Collects Incredible Hulk (1968) #227-244, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #7-9, Captain America (1968) #230, Marvel Calendar 1979; material from Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #20, 24. What hope lies within the mind of the man cursed by the Incredible Hulk? Roger Stern and Sal Buscema seek the answer to that tragic question in this Epic Collection. Of course, ol'' Jade Jaws will also have plenty to smash as he goes after Moonstone and gets wound up in a struggle with Machine Man! Then, the high-tech Goldbug needs the Hulk to find a lost city of gold. And can Hulk stand up to a foe even bigger than he is? Find out when he takes on It the Living Colossus! Also featuring a trio of iconic Annuals boasting an all-time great Stern ''n'' Byrne collaboration, the Hulk vs. Sasquatch and the return of legendary Hulk artist Steve Ditko!

When Superman saves an innocent man from murder, he discovers two disturbing facts- That the man he saved is part of a cult that worships the Man of Steel, and that the would-be killer is part of another faction dedicated to wiping them out! Even worse, both groups are gaining super-powers due to a mysterious, spaceborn source that Superman traces back to the dread ruler of Apokolips- Darkseid. Collects stories from ACTION COMICS WEEKLY #601-641, SUPERMAN #48 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #417.

In these stories from the mid-1980s, Superman calls on Batman to help him battle the organized crime family known as Intergang. And as the two super heroes forge their alliance, Superman entrusts Batman with a special weapon: a Kryptonite ring,which the Dark Knight must hide in case the Man of Steel ever loses control of his own otherworldly powers! Collects SUPERMAN #44, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #466-467, ACTION COMICS #653-654 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #1.

“Brain Drain (The Brainiac Trilogy, Part 1).” Superman saves Lex Luthor from Brainiac.

Beginning the ''Reign of the Supermen,'' continued from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN (1939) #500. The Last Son of Krypton returns to action, and this Superman has no qualms about taking a human life...so long as it''s the right thing to do! Also, Pa Kent reacts to Superman''s tougher techniques.

Killgrave returns, seeking revenge on the Man of Steel. But, there''s more than meets the eye to Hi-Tech, Killgrave''s new killer robot.

This final volume of John Byrne’s classic reinvention of Superman chronicles more of the Man of Steel’s greatest adventures, featuring favorites like Wonder Woman, Batman, Supergirl, and the Doom Patrol! Collects Doom Patrol #10, Superman #16-22, Adventures of Superman #439-444, Action Comics #598-600, and Superman Annual #2.

Collects Incredible Hulk (1968) #223-233, Annual (1968) #7; Captain America (1968) #230; Marvel Comics Calendar 1979. Roger Stern and Sal Buscema plumb the depths of Bruce Banner, Marvel’s most conflicted character — but can they find what hope lies in the mind of the man cursed by the Incredible Hulk? This round of Marvel classics begins with Banner finally cured of his gamma-powered alter ego! But without the Hulk’s power, how can he stop the Leader? It’s a life-or-death fight that just might end with the Hulk, not Banner, free of his hated other half — and only Doc Samson can save the man inside the monster! Also featuring a double-sized Stern ‘n’ Byrne Annual pitting Hulk, Iceman and Angel against the mile-high menace of Master Mold — and a classic crossover with Captain America!

Collecting Iron Man (1968) #82-94 and Annual #3-4. Tony Stark is one of the Marvel Universeu0092s most advanced minds and experienced inventors u0097 but those talents are about to be turned against him, shaking him to his core! Looking to exploit Stark Industries tech, the Red Ghost kidnaps Tony. In the melee, Happy Hogan dons the Iron Man armor, but suffers severe injuries u0097 leading to a dangerous procedure that will once again turn him into the monstrous Freak! Meanwhile, NYPD Detective Michael Ou0092Brien begins an investigation aiming to nail Tony for the death of Ou0092Brienu0092s brother, the Guardsman. Add to that the Blood Brothers, the Controller, the Melter, M.O.D.O.K. and a new incarnation of the Molecule Man u0097 Iron Man must defend himself from threats from all corners before he loses everything!

Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite'' part 3, continued from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #472. An escape from Stryker''s Island means that the powerless Superman needs the help of Guardian, Gangbuster and the Project to round up the escaped villains. Continued in SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #50.

Part 2 of "Funeral for a Friend." Clark Kent is discovered missing in the wake of Superman''s tragic battle with Doomsday while, in the Man of Steel''s absence, Supergirl moves to take up his position as guardian of Metropolis. Continued in SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL (1991-2003) #20.

The Masters of Evil take Avengers Mansion! In one of the greatest comic book epics of all time, Baron Zemo strikes at the very heart of the Avengers, as he leads a revamped and larger-than-ever Masters of Evil in an attack on the team''s home -- and wins! And as if that wasn''t enough, Earth''s Mightiest Heroes must survive the climax of Secret Wars II and a battle for the ages between Kang and Immortus!ÿThe Sub-Mariner''s membership leads to public protests, but that won''t stop the Avengers and Alpha Flight from lending a hand during Attuma''s assault on Atlantis. Meanwhile an old friend turns enemy: What''s gotten into Quicksilver? Two teams of Avengers will assemble to find out! COLLECTING: AVENGERS (1963) #264-277, ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #39, AVENGERS ANNUAL #15, and WEST COAST AVENGERS ANNUAL #1 (AVENGERS EPIC COLLECTION VOL. 16).

Collects Marvel Universe (1998) #1-7. It''s 1945, and World War II is almost over - but Hydra founder Baron Wolfgang von Strucker is already planning the next one with insider information from the future! It''s up to the Invaders to re-write Strucker''s history books and drive down his Dragon of Death! Then, more than ten years later, Doctor Druid forms the Monster Hunters to face another pivotal enemy, one whose schemes date back centuries!

Special 84-page giant issue featuring art by superstars such as George Perez, the legendary Curt Swan, Mike Mignola and more!

Collects Captain America (1968) #247-260. Captain America is the people''s choice in a timeless run by Roger Stern and John Byrne! These legendary creators begin their Cap adventures with the Machinesmith and his army of robot replicas. But Steve Rogers soon winds up in an even tighter spot: a race for the presidency?! Next, Batroc is back, with Mister Hyde and Cobra by his high-jumping side! The Stern/Byrne run concludes with a timeless tale of horror from Captain America''s war-torn past as the vampiric Baron Blood seeks to conscript Cap into the army of the undead - plus a 40th anniversary celebration that explores Cap''s all-American origin! This top-shelf Masterworks also includes a return appearance by all-time great Cap artist Gene Colan and the beginning of Mike Zeck''s iconic run!

The heroes are home, but the villains are waiting for them. Avengers Mansion becomes the site of one of the team''s greatest battles when Baron Zemo''s Masters of Evil take down Earth''s Mightiest Heroes one by one--one seemingly forever! Plus: Avengers, Alpha Flight and Atlantean civil war. Guest-starring Ant-Man, Doctor Druid and Paladin!

Collects Captain America (1968) #302-317, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #18 (Captain America Epic Collection Vol. 12).

Superman must put a stop to a vigilante--one who''s taking stopping crime too far. Meanwhile, Doomsday gets closer and closer to escaping. Will he finally break free? And will Superman be ready to face him when he does? "Death of Superman" Part Four!

When Doomsday lands on Earth determined to destroy anything and anyone who stands in his way, Superman answers the call to stop him, but pays the ultimate price.

The 1980s Superman stories by celebrated writer and artist George Pérez are collected in a new hardcover volume! These tales include a face-off with Brainiac, a team-up with O.M.A.C., the start of Superman''s New 52 adventures, and much more. Collects DC Comics Presents #61, Action Comics #643-652 and Annual #2, and Superman #1-6 (2011 series).

Collects Avengers (1963) #227-235, Annual (1967) #12; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #16; Fantastic Four (1961) #256; Doctor Strange (1974) #60. In the 1980s, every series touched by Roger Stern turned to gold. His tenure on The Avengers proves that-and it begins here! First, Monica Rambeau takes her place alongside Earth''s Mightiest, just in time to witness the trial of Hank Pym. Then, Egghead rears his evil head, pushing Pym to the edge. The Avengers also welcome another new member, Thanos'' fun-loving brother Starfox! Stern strengthens the Avengers position as the lynchpin Marvel heroes with an Annual adventure to the Inhumans'' refuge on the moon and a Fantastic Four crossover drawn by John Byrne. The startling aftermath will change the Vision forever. Plus: Doctor Strange and the Scarlet Witch seek the dark power of the Book of the Darkhold!

Per quanto grande fosse il pericolo che avevano di fronte, finora gli Avengers sono sempre riusciti ad avere la meglio, anche a costo di enormi sacrifici. Ora però si trovano di fronte a una minaccia sulla quale non si può avere la meglio: il futuro! Chiamati a proteggere un loro vecchio alleato, sette membri del team provenienti da epoche diverse dovranno unire le forze con uno dei loro nemici più acerrimi se vorranno salvare il destino dell’umanità. Forse la più epica e spettacolare tra le saghe degli Eroi più potenti della Terra: una storia di battaglie e di viaggi nel tempo scritta da Kurt Busiek (Marvels) e Roger Stern (The Amazing Spider-Man) per le illustrazioni di Carlos Pacheco (The Life Of Captain Marvel). [CONTIENE AVENGERS FOREVER (1998) 1-12]

Roger Stern''s seminal run on Spectacular Spider-Man concludes and Bill Mantlo returns for a second fan favorite stint! After a run-in with the Jack O'' Lantern, Spider-Man must protect Marla Madison (scientist and J. Jonah Jameson''s one true love) from the deadly Will O'' the Wisp. The Ringer menaces Spidey''s world in a tale drawn by John Byrne, setting up a double-sized issue featuring Stern''s retelling of Spidey''s origin. Then, Bill Mantlo comes aboard, pitting Spidey against a cavalcade of his deadliest rogues: Kraven, Electro and the Molten Man! And in one of the most timeless tales of Spectacular history, teen-runaways-turned-heroes Cloak and Dagger make their first appearance! Plus: An Annual that takes Spidey to the "Dark Side of the Moon" with Man-Wolf! COLLECTING: Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 56-66, Annual (1979) 3

Collects Doctor Strange (1974) #47-57, Marvel Fanfare (1982) #6; material from Crazy (1973) #88, OHOTMU (1983). This Halloween, the Marvel Masterworks cast an enticing spell with the newest volume of Doctor Strange! All-time great writer Roger Stern joins a host of the best artists ever to draw the Master of the Mystic Arts. The result? Pure magic. The tales in store feature the return of classic enemies such as Nightmare, Baron Mordo and Dormammu; introduce Morgana Blessing; team Stephen Strange with Brother Voodoo; draw Clea into a war for the Dark Dimension; and send Strange back in time - both to ancient Egypt alongside the Fantastic Four and to World War II with Nick Fury! Painstakingly restored and packed with extras galore, this amazing tome honors one of greatest eras in Doctor Strange''s history.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #16, Captain Marvel (1989) #1, Captain Marvel (2012) #7-8. Monica Rambeau has called herself Captain Marvel, Spectrum, Photon and more - but no matter the name, she''s one of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel-Verse! And in Monica''s first appearance, Spider-Man will learn that fact the hard way! As Monica struggles to keep her awesome energy abilities in check, will she find salvation - and a new home - with the Avengers? Monica flies solo with a new job as a ship''s captain - but when hijackers target her vessel, she''ll have to suit up to face their incendiary super-villain boss, Powderkeg! Then, when Carol Danvers takes on the Captain Marvel name, how does Monica feel about it? There may be trouble on the high seas for this pair of mighty Marvels!

Graphic book. Eight adventures of the comic book superhero.

Collects Eternals (1985) #1-12; Iron Man Annual (1971) #6; Avengers (1963) #246-248; material from What If (1977) #23-30. The awesome Uni-Mind and a tragic death set the stage for a new era in the battle between the godly Eternals and their Deviant adversaries! The Eternals have spread out among the human population in secret. In these uncertain times, their new leader must hold the remaining Eternals together even as a new adversary emerges from deep in the Deviants’ underground stronghold. Ghaur, leader of the Deviant priesthood, has discovered the location of a renegade Celestial, defeated and sealed away by his brethren long ago. If the Eternals can’t come together and stop Ghaur, he will possess the cosmic power of this Dreaming Celestial — and conquer Earth! Plus: Don’t miss the origins of the Eternals from rare WHAT IF? backup features!

Collects Doctor Strange (1974) #58-73. The Marvel Masterworks reach the epic finale of legendary writer Roger Stern''s Doctor Strange run! He''s joined by Paul Smith and Dan Green and a host of top guest-artists all of whom add their beautifully-crafted visuals to the magical milieu. These master storytellers will introduce Dr. Stephen Strange to some of his toughest challenges yet: Dracula is in pursuit of the mythical book of demonic power - the Darkhold! Scarlet Witch, Monica Rambeau, Blade and Hannibal King join forces with Doctor Strange to keep it from the Lord of the Vampires! Then, the curse of the Ebony Blade has driven the Black Knight mad. Can Doc Strange pull him back from the brink? Plus: Clea wages war to end Umar''s reign over the Dark Dimension!

Reign of the Supermen continues! The Last Son of Kypton is confronted by none other than Guy Gardner after the former Green Lantern discovers the existence of the new "Supermen."

The Wasp leads a team of Avengers (Captain America, Songbird, Yellowjacket, Hawkeye, Giant-Man, Rick Jones, and Captain Marvel) gathered from across time in a battle against Kang.

"Superman-dead "--"The Daily Planet," On November 18, 1992, news of Superman''s death shocked the world as the legendary Man of steel was killed defending Metropolis from the monster called Doomsday. Here at last is the dramatic story behind the best-selling comic book of all time: the fates of Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Ma and Pa Kent, the Justice League, and the reign of the four super-beings who mysteriously appeared after Superman''s funeral, each claiming to be the real Last Son of Krypton. And finally, here is the complete incredible story of Superman''s triumphant retum In this thrilling novel, Roger Stern, a veteran writer of "Action Comics," chronicles the most amazing comeback in comic book history--told with more gripping detail and background than ever before.