Marvel Comics November 2013 Solicitations - 1980s Goodness

AVENGERS: ABSOLUTE VISION BOOK 1 TPB

Written by JM DEMATTEIS, ROGER STERN,

JOHN BYRNE, ANN NOCENTI & BILL MANTLO

Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR., AL MILGROM, JOHN BYRNE, DAN GREEN, BOB BUDIANSKY & JACKSON GUICE

The ultimate Vision story begins with catastrophe, as the android Avenger is laid low by…the Barrier! But if it doesn’t kill him, will his experience only make him stronger? And are Earth’s Mightiest prepared for the answer? The old order changeth once again as the Avengers welcome aboard Starfox and a new Captain Marvel — but does that leave any room for Spider-Man? And it’s guest stars galore as the Fantastic Four move in to the mansion, the ghost of Spider-Woman haunts the team, and Dr. Strange makes a house call seeking Scarlet Witch’s aid dealing with Dracula, lord of the vampires! Writer Roger Stern’s acclaimed Avengers run kicks into high gear! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #231-241 and ANNUAL #11-12, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #16, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #256, and DOCTOR STRANGE (1974) #60.

432 PGS./Rated T …$39.99

SPIDER-MAN: MARK OF THE TARANTULA TPB

Written by ROGER STERN

Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. & BOB HALL

Fan-favorite creators Roger Stern and John Romita Jr. spin some of their most startling Spidey stories! When one of Marvel’s most terrifying tag-teams challenges the wall-crawler, it’s Spidey vs. Cobra and Mr. Hyde in a grueling grudge match of epic proportions! Then, Spider-Man investigates the sinister Brand Corporation, and finds himself caught between the wily Will O’ the Wisp and arachnid assassin the Tarantula — and one of those two villains won’t survive Brand’s machinations! Can Spidey save the day and shut down the corrupt corporation — or will he barely be able to escape with his skin intact? Plus: a soul-searching retrospective starring the stupendous Stilt-Man! And the debut of Monica Rambeau, the second Captain Marvel, in a scintillating saga guest-starring the Avengers! It’s mayhem, monsters, mutations and mysteries! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #231-237 and ANNUAL #16.

216 PGS./Rated T …$24.99

THOR BY WALTER SIMONSON VOL. 3 TPB

Written by WALTER SIMONSON

Penciled by WALTER SIMONSON & SAL BUSCEMA

Few people have ever left their mark on one character quite the way Walter Simonson has. His work on the Mighty Thor swept the Norse God of Thunder to heights never before seen and rarely achieved in his wake. Spanning epic tales of heroism and treachery, love and war, Simonson’s work is often considered the definitive Thor. From the majesty and mystery of fabled Asgard to the gritty streets of New York City, Thor was never the same. That is the mark of a true visionary. This third volume continues the collection of Simonson’s epic run — completely remastered from the original artwork and newly colored by Steve Oliffe! Collecting THOR (1966) #357-363 and BALDER THE BRAVE #1-4.

264 PGS./Rated T …$29.99

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