John Romita Sr.'s Books

John Romita Sketchbook Dlx Signed

By: J. David Spurlock,John Romita

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John Romita Sketchbook Dlx Signed

By: J. David Spurlock,John Romita

The John Romita Sketchbook reveals the legendary superhero art, classic advertising designs, unpublished personal works and fabulous "good girl" graphics of John Romita, Sr., -arguably the artist most associated with the legendary Spider-Man, and who has also drawn every major Marvel Comics character. This incredible reference features hundreds of vintage, new, and never-before-published drawings of his famous characters, renowned villains, popular heroes, and one-of-a-kind designs-along with captivating insight into this master artist's career and creative genius. For comic book lovers, aspiring artists, and fantasy fans, the John Romita Sketchbook is a must-have addition to every collection

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1887591281

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Captain America

By: Jack Kirby,Joe Simon,Stan Lee,Jim Steranko,John Romita Sr.

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Captain America

By: Jack Kirby,Joe Simon,Stan Lee,Jim Steranko,John Romita Sr.

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.

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0143135740

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9780143135746

The Avengers

By: Stan Lee,Jack Kirby,Roy Thomas,Don Heck,John Buscema,Sal Buscema

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The Avengers

By: Stan Lee,Jack Kirby,Roy Thomas,Don Heck,John Buscema,Sal Buscema

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.

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0143135783

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9780143135784

The Marvel Art Of Joe Quesada - Expanded Edition

By: John Rhett Thomas

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The Marvel Art Of Joe Quesada - Expanded Edition

By: John Rhett Thomas

For the last decade, Joe Quesada has guided Marvel and its characters back to prominence as editor in chief - along the way changing the manner in which the industry works from the inside out. With those achievements part of his resume, it’s perhaps easy to overlook that at the root of all his success is his skill as an artist. The Marvel Art of Joe Quesada doesn’t overlook a second of Joe’s artistry, featuring his best interior and cover artwork, as well as a wealth of unpublished images and sketches - plus commentary from Joe himself!

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1302515543

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Cartoonists, Works, and Characters in the United States through 2005

An International Bibliography

By: John Lent

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Cartoonists, Works, and Characters in the United States through 2005

An International Bibliography

By: John Lent

This penultimate work in John Lent's series of bibliographies on comic art gathers together an astounding array of citations on American cartoonists and their work. Author John Lent has used all manner of methods to gather the citations, searching library and online databases, contacting scholars and other professionals, attending conferences and festivals, and scanning hundreds of periodicals. He has gone to great length to categorize the citations in an easy-to-use, scholarly fashion, and in the process, has helped to establish the field of comic art as an important part of social science and humanities research. The ten volumes in this series, covering all regions of the world, constitute the largest printed bibliography of comic art in the world, and serve as the beacon guiding the burgeoning fields of animation, comics, and cartooning. They are the definitive works on comic art research, and are exhaustive in their inclusiveness, covering all types of publications (academic, trade, popular, fan, etc.) from all over the world. Also included in these books are citations to systematically-researched academic exercises, as well as more ephemeral sources such as fanzines, press articles, and fugitive materials (conference papers, unpublished documents, etc.), attesting to Lent's belief that all pieces of information are vital in a new field of study such as comic art.

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0313083924

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9780313083921

The Marvel Legacy of Jack Kirby

By: John Rhett Thomas,Various

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The Marvel Legacy of Jack Kirby

By: John Rhett Thomas,Various

Jack Kirby earned the nickname "King" over 50 plus years in comics, from co-creating Captain America to the Fantastic Four to Devil Dinosaur. In addition, Jack's explosive layouts, high drama and fantastic imagination helped evolve the art form in ways few others can claim. Now, the House of Ideas explores that work in The Marvel Legacy of Jack Kirby. In essays and commentary, this deluxe, oversized volume reviews the comics, the influence and the times of Kirby, and puts a special focus on the month that changed everything, November 1961. Don't ask- just buy!

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1302482440

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9781302482442

Fantastic Four Masterworks Vol. 22

By: John Byrne,Stan Lee

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Fantastic Four Masterworks Vol. 22

By: John Byrne,Stan Lee

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #241-250; What If? (1977) #36; Silver Surfer (1982) #1; Marvel Fanfare (1982) #2. Master storyteller John Byrne’s groundbreaking FANTASTIC FOUR run continues! From a mysterious Wakandan adventure to the chilling return of Galactus, Byrne orchestrates epic adventures that capture the spirit of what makes the FF Marvel’s greatest super-team. Each issue explores the essence of these beloved characters while also putting them in extremely unexpected places - like side by side with Doctor Doom in a battle for Latveria! Byrne also recognizes the power of Sue Richards, has changes in store for Nova and the Thing and returns to the X-Men for a supersized 250th-issue extravaganza! Plus: John Byrne’s SILVER SURFER collaboration with Stan Lee, an alternate-universe exploration of a Fantastic Four without super-powers and a rare story spotlighting Mister Fantastic!

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1302521020

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9781302521028

Doctor Strange/Punisher

Magic Bullets

By: John Barber

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Doctor Strange/Punisher

Magic Bullets

By: John Barber

Collects Doctor Strange/Punisher: Magic Bullets #1-4. The Master of the Mystic Arts and the One-Man War on Crime unite their unique talents in the strangest team-up in comics! Because, when mafia demons strike, it'll take the combined skills of Doctor Strange and the Punisher to stop them! But does this mean that Stephen Strange is about to adopt Frank Castle's lethal ways? Or will the Punisher be learning some new tricks? The Sorcerer Supreme must work on being a little more grounded, while Frank has to expand his worldview in surprising new directions. But with monstrous mobsters on the rampage, this mismatched pair has their work cut out for them! The very different worlds of two of Marvel's most individual characters collide, and the fate of New York is at stake!

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1302499211

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Captain America

By: Jack Kirby,Joe Simon,Stan Lee,Jim Steranko,John Romita Sr.

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By: Jack Kirby,Joe Simon,Stan Lee,Jim Steranko,John Romita Sr.

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 Penguin Classics black spine paperback features full-color art throughout.

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0143135759

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9780143135753

Marvel Two-In-One Masterworks

By: Allyn Brodsky,Bill Mantlo,David Michelinie,Jo Duffy,John Byrne,Mark Gruenwald,Marv Wolfman,Peter B. Gillis,Ralph Macchio,Steven Grant

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Marvel Two-In-One Masterworks

By: Allyn Brodsky,Bill Mantlo,David Michelinie,Jo Duffy,John Byrne,Mark Gruenwald,Marv Wolfman,Peter B. Gillis,Ralph Macchio,Steven Grant

Collects Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #47-60, Annual (1976) #4. Benjamin J. Grimm — the world’s one and only Ever-Lovin’ Blue-Eyed Thing — doesn’t shy away from any fight. And in this Marvel Masterworks edition, he’ll have to plow through the Machinesmith, the hated Yancy Street Gang, Graviton, Crossfire and even his younger self! But he’s not fighting alone: The Thing will battle alongside Jack of Hearts, Doctor Strange, the Inhumans, Moon Knight and the Human Torch — as well as the Marvel Universe’s greatest poker club! But all this action is just a prelude to Gruenwald, Macchio, Byrne and Pérez’s all-time classic: the PROJECT PEGASUS SAGA! The Project is part advanced energy research facility and part super villain prison — and that makes for one dangerous (and exciting!) combination when the inmates break out! Plus: Don’t miss the incorrigible Impossible Man’s attack on the Marvel Bullpen!

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302523228

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9781302523220

Captain Marvel

The Many Lives Of Carol Danvers

By: Roy Thomas,Gerry Conway,Chris Claremont,David Michelinie,Howard Mackie,Mark Jason,Kurt Busiek,John Jackson Miller,Brian Reed,Kelly Sue Deconnick

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Captain Marvel

The Many Lives Of Carol Danvers

By: Roy Thomas,Gerry Conway,Chris Claremont,David Michelinie,Howard Mackie,Mark Jason,Kurt Busiek,John Jackson Miller,Brian Reed,Kelly Sue Deconnick

Collects Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #13; Ms. Marvel (1977) #1, 19; Avengers (1963) #183-184; Uncanny X-Men (1963) #164; Logan: Shadow Society (1996) #1; Avengers (1998) #4; Iron Man (1998) #85; Ms. Marvel (2006) #32-33; Captain Marvel (2012) #1. She has one of comics’ most richly varied careers — both in and out of costume! Carol Danvers has been a U.S. Air Force pilot, an undercover agent and a NASA security chief — but after meeting Kree warrior Mar-Vell, she gained incredible powers of her own, becoming Ms. Marvel! She soon joined the Avengers but later took to outer space as the cosmic Binary! Years later, a new name — Warbird — accompanied Carol’s return to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and her later position as a government-appointed agent. But at last, Carol Danvers has embraced her legacy — and now flies higher and faster as Captain Marvel!

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1302520652

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9781302520656

Mephisto: Speak Of The Devil

By: Stan Lee,John Byrne,Tom Defalco,Al Milgrom,Roger Stern,Ann Nocenti,John Romita Jr.,Jim Starlin,Priest,Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning

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Mephisto: Speak Of The Devil

By: Stan Lee,John Byrne,Tom Defalco,Al Milgrom,Roger Stern,Ann Nocenti,John Romita Jr.,Jim Starlin,Priest,Dan Abnett,Andy Lanning

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?!

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1302520261

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9781302520267

Uncanny X-Men Masterworks Vol. 10

By: Chris Claremont,John Romita

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Uncanny X-Men Masterworks Vol. 10

By: Chris Claremont,John Romita

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #176-188, Magik (1983) #1-4, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #40. John Romita Jr. joins Chris Claremont as the Uncanny X-Men's chart-topping adventures continue! Drama abounds as Cyclops heads off on his honeymoon with Madelyne Pryor, Wolverine's relationship with Mariko takes a turn for the worse, and Kitty Pryde is kidnapped and forced to marry the Morlock Caliban. Meanwhile, Rogue is public enemy number one and anti-mutant sentiment threatens the passage of a law that will strip every mutant in the United States of their rights. There's no shortage of action either: Colossus battles Juggernaut, Mystique and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants return, Rachel Summers arrives on the scene, and the Dire Wraiths attack. Topped off by Claremont and Barry Windsor-Smith's stunning classic story "Lifedeath" and the Magik miniseries, there's no shortage of mutant masterworks!

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1302496239

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9781302496234

Avengers

Absolute Vision Book 1

By: Roger Stern,John Byrne,Ann Nocenti,Bill Mantlo

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Avengers

Absolute Vision Book 1

By: Roger Stern,John Byrne,Ann Nocenti,Bill Mantlo

Collects Avengers (1963) #231-241, Avengers Annual #11-12, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16, Fantastic Four (1961) #256, and Doctor Strange (1974) #60. The ultimate Vision story begins with catastrophe, as the android Avenger is laid low by the mysterious Barrier of Annihilus! 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 fabulous Fantastic Four move into the mansion, the ghost of Spider-Woman haunts the team, and Doctor Strange makes a house call to ask for Scarlet Witch's aid in dealing with Dracula, Lord of the Vampires!

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130242744X

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9781302427443

Punisher Vs. The Marvel Universe

By: Garth Ennis,Len Wein,John Ostrander,Greg Rucka

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Punisher Vs. The Marvel Universe

By: Garth Ennis,Len Wein,John Ostrander,Greg Rucka

The Punisher literally kills the Marvel Universe in a classic tale by one of Frank Castle's signature writers, Garth Ennis! But don't worry, the MU is back for round two -- kind of -- in a post-apocalyptic war zone filled with cannibalistic super types. Plus: Bullets fly in some of Frank's best clashes with the costumes and capes! He'll come between old pals Luke Cage and Iron Fist, and gatecrash Spider-Man's volatile first meeting with Nightcrawler -- this ain't no team-up! Watch him make Spidey, Daredevil and Wolverine look like a Confederacy of Dunces, and prepare to be amazed when the Punisher takes on the Avengers! Yes, even Thor! Collecting PUNISHER KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #161-162, HEROES FOR HIRE (1997) #9, PUNISHER (2001) #33-37, PUNISHER WAR ZONE (2012) #1-5 and MARVEL UNIVERSE VS. PUNISHER #1-4.

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1302484478

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9781302484477

Captain America: Peggy Carter, Agent of S.h.i.e.l.d

By: John Warner

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Captain America: Peggy Carter, Agent of S.h.i.e.l.d

By: John Warner

Marvel has you covered with this essential look at Peggy's espionage career! In the dark days of World War II, Peggy Carter - aka Agent 13 - works with the French Resistance to liberate Nazi-occupied Paris. When she meets Captain America, will their mutual missions blossom into romance?

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1302482688

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9781302482688

Fantastic Four Masterworks Vol. 23

By: John Byrne

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Fantastic Four Masterworks Vol. 23

By: John Byrne

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #251-257, Annual (1964) #17; Avengers (1963) #233; Thing (1983) #2; material from The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1983). The Marvel Masterworks continue John Byrne’s iconic FF run! When the Fantastic Four journey on a mind-bending quest through the Negative Zone, the opportunistic Annihilus attacks the undefended Baxter Building. It’s a gripping saga with two universes hanging in the balance! With Daredevil, She-Hulk and the Avengers racing to the FF’s side, Reed and Sue must make some drastic decisions concerning their future with the team! Plus: Galactus is back, he’s hungering and the Skrull homeworld is on the menu. The ramifications of this moment will be felt for generations! And speaking of Skrulls: Whatever happened to the first Skrulls to cross paths with the FF? Find out here! Also featuring a massive trove of FF entries from the OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE!

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