New Release Books by Stan Lee

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy Collects The Avengers #1-4, 9, 16, 26, 28, 44, 57, 58, 71, 74, and 83. It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. Starting in 1961, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and their collaborators transformed the Super Hero genre with a series of new creations, including the Incredible Hulk, the Mighty Thor, and the Invincible Iron Man. In 1963, Lee and Kirby brought these characters together for the first time in a new magazine called The Avengers—adding a resurrected Captain America shortly after. Over time the Avengers’ roster would frequently change, mirroring transformations in the Marvel Universe and the society that it reflected. This unique collection gathers key issues from the first few years of the series. A foreword by Leigh Bardugo, a scholarly introduction and apparatus by José Alaniz, and a general series introduction by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of The Avengers and classic Marvel comics.

Born of the legendary imagination that brought us Spider-Man, The Avengers, The X-Men, and an enduring universe of marvelous heroes and villains, Stan Lee's The Devil’s Quintet return to take on a fiendish new adversary: The Shadow Society. Ever since The Armageddon Code, the Devil’s Quintet have been using their demonic powers to fight evil and protect the world, while remaining nothing but an urban legend to the general public. But the Devil is not about to let them keep using his powers for good. Created by Satan himself to counter the Quintet, the Shadow Society are five saintly men and women that have been secretly (and strategically) possessed by five of Hell’s most powerful demons. Granted supernatural powers of their own, they are part of a literally diabolical plot to strike at the very heart of the Quintet—and destroy humanity’s last hope! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Legendary artist John Romita Sr. makes his Marvel Age debut, and he's taking Daredevil straight into the heart of the Savage Land! There, DD will battle the Plunderer - and meet none other than Ka-Zar! Then, it's a Daredevil/Spider-Man team-up featuring Romita's first-ever Spidey art! The adventure pits the two high-flying heroes against the Masked Marauder - but only after they duke it out themselves! Next comes the debut of Daredevil's classic nemesis the Gladiator - and before you know it, another amazing artist debuts: the unforgettable Gene Colan! Just in time to close out our volume, the Dean of Delineation lends his pencil to the first of what would become a nearly uninterrupted seven-year tenure on the Man Without Fear! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #12-21.

Collects 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. 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?

Collects Silver Surfer (1987) #15-23, Silver Surfer Annual (1988) #1-2, Fantastic Four (1961) #325, Marvel Graphic Novel: Silver Surfer (1988), Silver Surfer (1988) #1-2, material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #1. Timeless tales of the Silver Surfer! Galactus’ latest meal, the powerful Elders of the Universe, isn’t sitting well — and only the Surfer and Fantastic Four can cure his fatal case of cosmic indigestion! Meanwhile, Norrin’s relationship with Nova hits the rocks thanks to Firelord, Ego the Living Planet seeks to consume the Surfer and a Kree/Skrull conflict builds to a boil! And finally, the incomparable Stan Lee returns to script two standout sagas: Mephisto bedevils the Surfer in a graphic novel drawn by the legendary John Buscema! And visionary talent Moebius illustrates a thoughtful epic wherein the only one who can stop Galactus from leading mankind to its doom…is the Silver Surfer!

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy. A Penguin Classics Marvel Collection Edition Collects Fantastic Four #52-53 (1966); Jungle Action #6-21 (1973-1976). It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. The Black Panther is not just a super hero; as King T’Challa, he is also the monarch of the hidden African nation of Wakanda. Combining the strength and stealth of his namesake with a creative scientific intelligence, the Black Panther is an icon of Afro-futurist fantasy. This new anthology includes the Black Panther’s 1966 origin tale and the entirety of the critically acclaimed “Panther’s Rage” storyline from his 1970s solo series. A foreword by Nnedi Okorafor, a scholarly introduction and apparatus by Qiana J. Whitted, and a general series introduction by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of Black Panther and classic Marvel comics. The Deluxe Hardcover edition features gold foil stamping, gold top stain edges, special endpapers with artwork spotlighting series villains, and full-color art throughout.

Born to a past-his-prime prizefighter, Matt Murdock's luck always ran a step behind his good intentions. When a daring act to save a man's life blinds young Murdock, he finds that the same accident has enhanced his remaining senses to superhuman levels! He becomes Daredevil, a gritty hero born from murder but tempered with the desire to protect the downtrodden. Writer Stan Lee and artists Bill Everett, Joe Orlando, Wallace Wood, John Romita Sr. and Gene Colan lay the foundation of Marvel's Man Without Fear, including the first appearances of core characters Foggy Nelson and Karen Page -- and classic villains like the Owl, the Purple Man, Stilt-Man and the Gladiator! COLLECTING: Daredevil (1964) 1-21

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy. A Penguin Classics Marvel Collection Edition Collects Captain America Comics #1 (1941); the Captain America stories from Tales of Suspense #59, #63-68, #75-81, #92-95, #110-113 (1964-1969); “Captain America…Commie Smasher” from Captain America #78 (1954). It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. Drawing upon multiple comic book series, this collection includes Captain America’s very first appearances from 1941 alongside key examples of his first solo stories of the 1960s, in which Steve Rogers, the newly resurrected hero of World War II, searches to find his place in a new and unfamiliar world. As the contents reveal, the transformations of this American icon thus mark parallel transformations in the nation itself. A foreword by Gene Luen Yang and scholarly introductions and apparatus by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of Captain America and classic Marvel comics. The Deluxe Hardcover edition features gold foil stamping, gold top stain edges, special endpapers with artwork spotlighting series villains, and full-color art throughout.

A NEW SPECIAL EDITION OF THE ACCLAIMED GRAPHIC NOVEL CELEBRATING STAN LEE'S 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Features over 240 pages of story and art including the entire 8-issue original origin story, as well as new, never before seen back up stories and materials. As seen in newspapers and media around the world! When Raju Rai, accidentally activates an experimental suit that unleashes the mystical chakras of the body, he gains superpowers and vows to protect the people of the world as CHAKRA, The Invincible!"The incredible story of Chakra, one of my latest and most exciting superhero creations, promises to captivate audiences around the world with his adventures." -Stan LeeCreated by Stan Lee and Sharad Devarajan and illustrated by acclaimed artist, Jeevan J. Kang.

Collects material from Strange Tales (1951) #110-111, 114-141; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #2. The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Dr. Stephen Strange is a once-brilliant surgeon whose own failings left his hands in ruins and his career in tatters. He desperately sought a cure, but found so much more instead. Now, Doctor Strange is the Master of the Mystic Arts, Earth's Sorcerer Supreme - mankind's only hope against dark and otherworldly forces! From Strange's wicked rival Baron Mordo to the Dread Dormammu, ruler of the Dark Dimension, prepare to have your horizons widened by the mind-boggling mystic realms on display in these strange tales from Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's spellbinding, visionary run!

Collects Hawkeye (1983) #1-4; Avengers (1963) #16, 63-65, 189, 223; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #22, 92, 95; Captain America (1968) #317; material from Tales of Suspense (1959) #57, 60, 64; Marvel Tales (1964) #100; Marvel Fanfare (1982) #3, 39; Marvel Super Action (1976) #1. Earth’s Mightiest Marksman! Follow Hawkeye’s career from his debut to his first solo adventure and beyond! Though Clint Barton debuted as a foe of Iron Man and a love interest to the deadly Black Widow, the sharpshooter soon reformed and joined the Avengers, becoming a force for good — and a thorn in Captain America’s side! Now learn Hawkeye’s hidden history, thrill to his size-changing stint as Goliath and unforgettable team-ups with Spider-Man and Ant-Man, witness his battles with the bizarre Death-Throws and more! Plus: the heroic career of Hawkeye’s bride-to-be, Mockingbird!

In 1962, in the pages of a comic book slated for cancellation, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko gave birth to one of the most enduring icons in American popular culture: the Amazing Spider-Man! Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued the young, guilt-ridden Peter Parker with the fantastic powers of an arachnid and the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager. The combination was pure magic. Now, you can leap into Spider-Man's web-slinging world from the very beginning, including the tragic origin that started it all; the first appearances of the Daily Bugle and J. Jonah Jameson; and the debut of classic villains including the Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus, the Sandman, the Vulture and Electro! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #1-17 and Annual #1, and material from Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15.

"Peter Parker may have the most amazing powers in the super hero biz, but that only goes so far when you're a bad luck magnet. Not only does his boss consider him Public Enemy No. 1, he's sending not just one but two super villains after him: the Scorpion and Spider-Slayer! To add insult to injury, the Human Torch one-ups Spidey against the Beetle. And making matters worse, the Green Goblin teams up with the Crime-Master, Aunt May finds a certain red-and-blue costume and the Molten Man makes high school graduation a day to remember. Whew! Plus: an iconic team-up between Spider-Man and Doctor Strange!" --publisher's website.

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #4, 6, 9, 14, 27, 33; Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #1; Strange Tales (1951) #107, 125; Avengers (1963) #3-4; X-Men (1963) #6; Daredevil (1964) #7, Tales to Astonish (1959) #70-76

In 2001, the unthinkable happened-Stan Lee, the comics creator most synonymous with Marvel, reimagined DC’s greatest heroes with a lineup of comics’ greatest artists. Back in print following the legend’s passing in 2018, this collects the second half of Lee’s unique takes on DC’s greatest icons, reinventing them from the ground up. Collects Just Imagine Stan Lee with John Byrne Creating Robin #1, Just Imagine Stan Lee with Gary Frank Creating Shazam! #1, Just Imagine Stan Lee with Scott McDaniel Creating Aquaman #1, Just Imagine Stan Lee with Chris Bachalo Creating Catwoman #1, Just Imagine Stan Lee with Walter Simonson Creating the Sandman #1, and Just Imagine Stan Lee with John Cassaday Creating Crisis #1.

Pull up a seat to the beginning of one of the greatest tales of modern myth: the epic saga of the Mighty Thor! While vacationing in Norway, Dr. Donald Blake discovered a strange, gnarled cane. Upon striking it, a shower of lightning rained down -- and the hobbled doctor found himself transformed into Thor, God of Thunder! In these pages, you'll journey across the Rainbow Bridge to Eternal Asgard -- and meet Lord Odin, Heimdall, Balder and Thor's evil half-brother, Loki, for the first time. And to top it off, the mythological origins of Asgard are revealed in fan-favorite backup features! COLLECTING: Journey into Mystery (1952) 105-109, material from Journey into Mystery (1952) 83-104

"Contains material originally published in magazine form as 'Daredevil' (1964) #1-11."--Title page verso.

Collects Strange Tales (1951) #110-111, 114-146. Steve Ditko is an inimitable talent dedicated to a singular vision. Steve Ditko is one of the greatest storytellers of all time. Steve Ditko is the visual master who created dimensions beyond imagining and worlds beyond compare. Steve Ditko is strange?Doctor Strange! Dr. Stephen Strange was a world-renowned surgeon until an accident crippled his hands. Broken and destitute, he journeyed to Tibet in search of a legendary healer. There, he found not a man of medicine ? but the path to the mystic arts! Lose yourself in the debuts of iconic characters like Baron Mordo, Wong, Eternity, Clea, Dormammu, the Mindless Ones and more!

The Marvel Universe has always reflected the world outside your window ? from the moment Captain America charged into battle in World War II to the present day! Marvel?s characters face relevant and real-life issues alongside their extraordinary adventures ? from grappling with alcoholism to participating in politics to celebrating diversity and everything in between! These powerful stories from Marvel?s 80-year history feature iconic heroes tackling heavy-hitting subjects including drug abuse, teen suicide, HIV, terrorism, school shootings and more. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #97, HOWARD THE DUCK (1976) #8, IRON MAN (1968) #128, NEW MUTANTS (1983) #45, ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #106, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #303, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #420, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #36, CAPTAIN AMERICA (2002) #1, ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) #51, MS. MARVEL (2015) #13, CHAMPIONS (2016) #24 and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #2 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #583.

Collects Strange Tales (1951) #151-168; Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (1968) #1-3, 5. Rarely before and rarely since has the comics industry seen a talent as innovative as Steranko. Blending together influences from pop art to Salvador Dali and Will Eisner to Wallace Wood, Steranko’s groundbreaking style is an incomparable visual language. Steranko is…revolutionary! Marvel is proud to present Steranko’s complete tenure on NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. in a single, massive King-Size edition that showcases all its glory! These are the stories that defined Nick Fury as the premier spymaster operating in the covert shadows of the Marvel Universe. His awesome tech, his steamy romances, his larger-than-life action-adventure — Steranko was behind it all, breaking all the old rules of comics storytelling as he went and creating a few new ones too!

Collects Captain America (1968) #100, 255; Captain America: Fighting Avenger (2011) #1; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #13. He’s the most inspirational hero in the Marvel-Verse! Discover why Steve Rogers is a living legend with some of his most action-packed adventures! First, flash back in time for a thrilling re-examination of Captain America’s incomparable origin story! See frail Steve Rogers become a Super-Soldier, and thrill to his first mission as the Fighting Avenger of World War II! Plus: The Black Panther and Agent 13 join Cap in battle with one of his greatest foes, Baron Zemo — but is more going on than meets the eye? And Captain America and Spider-Man team up on a mission for S.H.I.E.L.D.! Can the shield-slinger and the web-slinger stop the stony Grey Gargoyle?

Collects Marvel Adventures: Avengers (2006) #21, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #86, Daredevil (1964) #99, Avengers (1963) #111, Black Widow & the Marvel Girls (2009) #1. Black Widow is one of the Marvel-Verse’s greatest heroes - and these are her most thrilling adventures! When the Crimson Dynamo invades Avengers Tower, a certain superspy is on his trail! Spider-Man must beware the Black Widow in the classic tale that introduced Natasha Romanoff’s most iconic costume! Then, the Widow is torn between her heroic partnership with Daredevil and a place in the ranks of the Avengers! Plus: Before there was a Black Widow, there was the Red Room - a brutal KGB training ground! Now a deadly mission casts Natasha’s mind back to her escape from the Red Room - and the unlikely ally who assisted her!

Collects Thor (1966) #180-181, Fantastic Four (1961) #276, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #274, Mephisto Vs. … (1987) #1-4, Marvel Graphic Novel: Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom – Triumph and Torment (1989), Daredevil (1964) #266, Silver Surfer (1987) #45, Black Panther (1998) #4-5, New Mutants (2009) #37; material from Silver Surfer (1968) #3, Fantastic Four (1961) #277. The most diabolical entity in the Marvel Universe put its greatest heroes through hell! Join Mephisto - lord of the underworld - as he claims the Silver Surfer’s soul, trades tricks with Loki and Thor, wagers with the Beyonder over Spider-Man and bedevils Daredevil! But what is Mephisto’s plan when he targets the Fantastic Four, X-Factor, the X-Men and the Avengers? Plus: A cosmic clash with Thanos! A tale of torment uniting Doctors Strange and Doom! An unforgettable encounter with Black Panther! And-a date?!