Most Popular Books by Tom Defalco

CollectsÿSpider-Man And His Amazing Friends #1, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #193, Firestar (1986) #1-4, Spider-Man Family. Follow Firestar's flight from animated Amazing Friend to Marvel Universe mutant mainstay! First, meet Angelica Jones in an adaptation of her classic cartoon debut alongside best buds Spider-Man and Iceman, then get her full story as she blazes her way into the world of the X-Men. But if Emma Frost has her way, Angel will grow into one of the team's deadliest foes! Is Firestar fated to be one of the White Queen's Hellions, or can she force her freedom and forge her own heroic destiny? Spider-Man and Iceman better hope it's the latter by the time the three enjoy a bona fide in-continuity team-up.

"The Blackest (and Bluest) Day!" In the annals of Archie Comics history, it doesn't get more explosive than this, the return of the Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., the return of writer Tom DeFalco, and the unveiling of a character kept under wraps for decades! Evil spy ring C.R.U.S.H. is out to obtain Formula Z, but first they must get past the defenses of the Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. as he vigorously guards the secret formula! Fortunately for C.R.U.S.H., the Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. is none other than Archie Andrews, and he's as girl crazy as ever! C.R.U.S.H. dispatches the beautiful Sharry the Spy Girl, who is determined to use all of her feminine wiles to obtain that formula! Can Archie resist the paralyzing pull of pulchritude or will he lose the formula to crafty C.R.U.S.H.? Add to this Andy Andrews, star of a never-published tale of intrigue from the 1950s wherein the intrepid foreign correspondent went undercover behind the Iron Curtain!

It's the origin of Dick Grayson in The New 52! From orphan to super hero--the young Dick Grayson witnesses his parents' murder before his very eyes, sending him on a path alongside the Dark Knight as the very first Robin.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #252-263 Facsimile Editions And Bonus Cover Gallery! THE CLASSIC SAGA OF PETER PARKER AND HIS SYMBIOTE SUIT, BOLDLY RE-PRESENTED IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM, ADS AND ALL! When Spider-Man makes his homecoming from the super-hero Secret Wars, he returns with a miraculous new outfit: a striking black-and-white costume that morphs and responds to his very thoughts, allowing him to change back to Peter Parker at will! It also makes him stronger than ever, with an unlimited supply of webbing - ideal for taking on new threats like the Rose and the Puma! But could this miraculous article of alien clothing have a mind of its own? As the days pass, Spidey soon discovers there's more to his new costume than he at first realized: It's actually an alien symbiote, out to bond with him permanently! Featuring the Black Cat, the Fantastic Four, the Hobgoblin and a shocking revelation from Mary Jane Watson!

Collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld #1-4. Return to Battleworld! Get ready for a new story set during the 1980s classic SECRET WARS! On the Beyonder's patchwork planet, Spider-Man has just donned his new alien black costume. But as Reed Richards and Captain America work on a plan to get the heroes home, Spidey is whisked off into a further escalation of the Secret War - with new friends and foes alike! Falcon, Iceman and Daredevil join Spider-Man and the Human Torch at the mercy of Baron Zemo - but what mischief does the Hobgoblin have in store? Drawing on dangling threads from the original series, this all-new tale provides further insight into the machinations of the Beyonders - and brings some fan-favorite characters from the classic SECRET WARS toy line into the fray!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #258, 300, 315-317, 332-333, 346-347, 388 (B story); Web of Spider-Man (1985) #1; Avengers: Deathtrap – the Vault (1991); Darkhawk (1991) #13-14; material from Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #25-26; Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985) #7-8; Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) #12. Venom goes Epic! When Spider-Man learns that his black costume is secretly an alien symbiote, he rejects the suit — and the spurned creature soon finds a new host! Disgraced reporter Eddie Brock has reasons of his own to hate Spider-Man, and together the two merge into the twisted engine of revenge known as Venom —and a rivalry for the ages begins! Venom has the same powers as Spider-Man — but he’s bigger, stronger and doesn’t trigger his spider-sense. And he knows Spidey’s secret identity! Against such a dangerous, determined and deadly foe, how far will Spider-Man have to go to survive?

A five-part punch-fest that explores how the relationship between the Gamma Goliath and Earth's Mightiest Heroes has evolved through the decades! First, Hulk takes on his former teammates, the original 1960s Avengers! Then, he clashes with the Avengers of the 1970s and 1980s! As Mr. Fixit, the cunning Gray Hulk battles the 1990s West Coast Avengers. And finally, the Red Hulk faces off against the 2000s' Mighty Avengers! Collecting HULK SMASH AVENGERS #1-5.

Collects Spider-Girl (1998) #68-84. Spider-Man's daughter goes back in black! The fearsome foes keep coming as Spider-Girl faces the new Doctor Octopus - and the old Man-Wolf, A.K.A. John Jameson! But as "Mayday" Parker fights to protect NYC from an army of invisible invaders, the Buzz finally discovers her secret identity - or does he?! The Black Tarantula renews his efforts to lure Spider-Girl to the dark side. Could that be why she's donning a black costume of her very own? When her dad did that, it led to the birth of Venom - and it won't be long before the sinister symbiote is back and targeting May's closest friends! To stop this deadly villain may require the aid of the Avengers and the Fantastic Five! Plus: The fury of the Goblin Queen, the machinations of Kaine and the return of Aftershock - and her dad, Electro!

Crossing over between SUPERMAN, SUPERGIRL, SUPERBOY, and ACTION COMICS, this Super-family team up brings all the fan-favorite heroes together to take on H'el! The Super team must travel through time and Krypton's history to prevent H'el from dooming the entire universe. Written by Scott Lobdell, writer of TEEN TITANS and formerly Marvel's X-Men franchise. This edition collects Superboy #0, 25, Supergirl #0, 25, Superman #0, 23.3: H'el, 25 and Action Comics Annual #2.

As Reggie kicks his master plan to pit Moose against Archie Andrews into high gear—a plan to get them both expelled from Riverdale High—Vader questions his master’s fascination with Midge Klump. What is Reggie so fascinated by her? What is it that makes her so special? Find out in the penultimate chapter of this 5-issue miniseries!

Mysteries are revealed as we learn Harvest's reasons for creating Kryptonian clones! This bloody chapter of Superboy's history ties directly into issue #1--and the future of the entire DC Universe!

Collects All Select Comics #1, All Winners Comics #1, Usa Comics #1 Marvel Mystery Comics #1, Captain America Comics #1, Mystic Comics #1, Young Allies Comics #1, Miss America Comics #1, Sub-Mariner Comics #1, Human Torch Comics #1 And Daring Mystery Comics #1. Presenting 11 celebratory specials commemorating 70 years of Marvel! Watch a scrawny kid from Brooklyn named Steve Rogers show the world that you don't need a super-soldier serum to be a hero. And it's the year 1940, and thanks to policewoman Betty Dean, the young Namor the Sub-Mariner has momentarily halted his jihad against the surface world. Find out if the Human Torch can learn to tap into the human side of the Torch, or must he sacrifice himself to save the people he has sworn to protect? All this plus much, much more! Collecting all the 70th anniversary specials!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #271-278, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #111, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) #22, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #27. Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz lay a trail of clues that leads to…the Hobgoblin! The heir apparent to the Goblin mantle - and the title of #1 nemesis in Spider-Man's life - has been a compelling mystery since his debut. But when his shocking identity is revealed, will you be able to believe it? Then, when the cosmic Beyonder returns, Peter Parker and the Puma must pair to face him…with Mephisto waiting in the wings! Plus: Spidey revisits his early days when he encounters Crusher Hogan, the wrestler he grappled with way back in AMAZING FANTASY #15! And topping off this Masterworks volume is the stunning painted art of Bernie Wrightson in the Spider-Man graphic novel HOOKY!

Collects Silver Surfer (1987) #123-138, #-1 And Annual ’97. A new beginning! The Silver Surfer is back on Earth, but the world he’s returned to is not the same one he left. The Fantastic Four and Avengers have fallen to Onslaught — and with the Surfer cut off from his memories and emotions, can he even grieve for them? Perhaps he can with the aid of the first Earth woman who taught him compassion: blind sculptor Alicia Masters! A brutal battle against the rampaging Hulk leads to an eye-opening encounter with Doctor Strange — but as Alicia and the Surfer begin a journey through time and space, mind and soul, can the Surfer cope with the return of a longforgotten foe and a startling revelation about his home planet, Zenn-La? Or will the demonic Mephisto finally claim his silver soul? Guest-starring Spider-Man, Daredevil and Alicia’s father, the villainous Puppet Master!

May "Mayday" Parker is determined to follow in her father's footsteps where they lead, up walls, across ceilings, over moving vehicles, while fighting enemies Peter Parker, Spider-Man, thought defeated long ago.