First, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko introduced the Master of the Mystic Arts. Now, in this second Mighty Marvel Masterworks volume they make him a legend. The Eternity Saga is a multi-part adventure that many consider it be one of the greatest Marvel stories of all time. In it, Baron Mordo gains new power from the dread Dormammu, so much power that he strikes down the Ancient One and forces Doctor Strange to go on the run. As Strange races across the globe and into new dimensions, he seeks the aid of the all-encompassing Eternity. The epic conclusion pits Strange against Dormammu with the lives of Clea and the Ancient One in the balance. Also featuring Doctor Strange/Spider-Man iconic team-up! COLLECTING: Strange Tales (1951) 130-146, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 2

More early adventures of The Fantastic Four from the Marvel Age of Comics, collected in a smaller format that's perfect for new readers! Stan Lee and Jack Kirby set the standard for out-of-this-world imaginative adventure with The Fantastic Four. Now, with all the Marvel U.'s super-hero players in place, it's time for the FF to run the gauntlet: The Thing throws down with the Hulk in a battle so huge it takes the combined might of the FF and the Avengers to stop it; the Sub-Mariner makes a play for Sue Storm; the FF tangle with the X-Men; Nick Fury drops by in the story that set the table for "Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D."; and even Doctor Strange makes an ever so astral appearance! And there's villains, too! From the Mole Man and Doctor Doom to the Mad Thinker, Red Ghost and the outer space Infant Terrible!

When a time-travel device throws the Hulk into the distant future, he does what Hulks always do: smash! Past, present or future, the Hulk will fight. But when the green goliath returns to the present, he discovers that Rick Jones - thinking he was dead - has revealed to the world that Bruce Banner is the Hulk! As if that wasn't trouble enough, Hercules hits the scene (and the Hulk), while the Secret Empire weaves nefarious plans of domination. The horror of the Humanoid comes next, but it's all just a prelude to the debut of the Abomination! Dr. Emil Blonsky is transformed into a gamma-powered monster equal to the Hulk's might, and their iconic battles will shake the Marvel Universe forevermore! Collecting material from TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #75-91.

The first solo adventures of the iconic Silver Surfer from the Marvel Age of Comics, collected in a smaller format that's perfect for new readers! When the world devourer Galactus arrived at the planet Zenn-La, one man stood up to sacrifice himself: Norrin Radd. In exchange for forgoing his limitless hunger, Galactus transformed Norrin into the Silver Surfer and forced him into servitude as his herald. But all that changed on the planet Earth. Free of Galactus, but trapped on our planet, the sensational Silver Surfer's solo series boasts double-length tales of cosmic conflict. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by John Buscema, they are some of the most masterful Marvel sagas ever produced. Not only will you be awed by the Surfer's origin, be torn down to the depths of hell by Mephisto and engage in a battle with Thor that shakes the heavens!

The Mighty Marvel Masterworks are proud to present the early adventures of the Black Panther! In the 1960s, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created one of the most iconic super heroes ever conceived, the regal king of the Wakandas--the Black Panther. Roy Thomas, joined by top artists including John Buscema, brought the Panther into the ranks of the Avengers and delved into his origins and backstory. From T'Challa's first appearance and his battle with Klaw through his adventures with Captain America and his joining the ranks of the Avengers, each page in this Mighty Marvel Masterworks volume is history in the making! COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 52-53, 56; Tales of Suspense (1959) 97-99; Captain America (1968) 100; Avengers (1963) 52, 62, 73-74; Daredevil (1964) 52; material from Fantastic Four (1961) 54

Every great Marvel hero has a great nemesis, and Marvel's greenest hero has the greenest nemesis: the Leader! For every ounce of strength the Hulk possesses, the Leader packs an intellectual punch to match. Now, in the Hulk's second Mighty Marvel Masterworks, witness the jade giant descend into the lair of the Leader and his horrible Humanoids! Brought to you by creative titans Stan Lee, Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, it's a saga from the peak of the Marvel Age of Comics, and more fun than you can shake a tank at! Dr. Robert Bruce Banner will also tangle with General Thunderbolt Ross, and compete for the love of Betty Ross against Major Glenn Talbot! COLLECTING: Tales to Astonish (1959) 59-74

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! While vacationing in Norway, Dr. Donald Blake happened upon a hidden cave...and inside, he found a strange, gnarled cane. Upon hitting the cane on a rock, a sudden bolt of lightning struck -- and the hobbled doctor found himself transformed into the mighty Thor, God of Thunder and champion of Asgard! Now, journey across the Rainbow Bridge to eternal Asgard and meet Odin, Heimdall, Balder, and Thor's evil half-brother Loki for the very first time! Thrill to the formative adventures that put Thor on the heroic map of Midgard! And learn the mythological origins of the Norse pantheon in the fan-favorite "Tales of Asgard" backup features! COLLECTING: Material from Journey into Mystery (1952) 83-100

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! As Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Asgardian saga kicks into high gear, witness the evolution of Thor and the introduction of more of his classic cast of characters! In this volume, you'll behold the return of Zarrko the Tomorrow Man, the Cobra and Mr. Hyde -- while witnessing the debuts of the Enchantress, the Executioner and the Grey Gargoyle! And to top it all off, Thor battles the mutant master of magnetism, Magneto -- and renews rivalries with his trickster brother, Loki, alongside Doctor Strange! Plus, titanic "Tales of Asgard" reveal the untold history of the Norse gods! COLLECTING: Journey Into Mystery (1952) 101-104 (A & C stories), 105-110

All hail Asgard! All hail Stan and Jack! That's right, the creative team that sparked the Marvel revolution is back to show you just how it's done with a collection of THOR classics! Experience a war against the Cobra and Mister Hyde for the life of Jane Foster, earthshaking fisticuffs between the Mighty Thor and the Incredible Hulk, the return of the Grey Gargoyle, the entrance of the Absorbing Man, Odin's trial of Thor and Loki that exiles them to the dangerous and desolate Skornheim, and the first appearance of the unstoppable Destroyer! Also featuring the fan-favorite Tales of Asgard backup stories revealing the origins of Marvel's Norse pantheon of heroes, villains, giants and mystic lands. Reserve your copy today - lightning doesn't strike twice! Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #110-119.

In a whole Spider-Verse of spectacular super heroes, you just can't beat the original, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Celebrate the ever-amazing Peter Parker and his crazy, nonstop life with these sensational adventures in web-slinging! First, discover -- along with Peter -- why with great power there must also come great responsibility, in an all-action retelling of Spidey's origin! Join the wallcrawler and his biggest critic, J. Jonah Jameson, in the clutches of the Kingpin of Crime! See Peter's Broadway plans ruined by the machinations of the Crime Master! And, as the ol' Parker luck strikes yet again, feel the reptilian rage of the deadly Lizard -- and learn whether Spidey must sacrifice his own future to save the day! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 51-52, Spider-Man: Master Plan (2017) 1, Spider-Man: Reptilian Rage (2019) 1, material from Marvel Action Origins (2021) 1

The third installment in comics icon Stan Lee's series showing readers how to draw some of the most exciting and dynamic superheroes of all time. Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Avengers all share a common trait -- these hugely popular Marvel Comics superheroes were  co-created by the legendary Stan Lee. Now, Lee shows readers everything they'll need to make their own mighty superheroes, just like his classic creations. Lee exposes his secret tools and techniques for bringing strong, inspiring heroes and heroines to life. He even shows aspiring creators how to expand their super-universes with evil villains, trusty sidekicks, brutes and monsters, super-pets, secret hideouts, and more! These invaluable insights from one of the greatest superhero creators of all time are must-haves for all fans of Lee's legendary superhero comic work.

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

From the darkened depths rises a peril greater than any Thor has ever before faced. Mangog threatens to unsheathe the Odinsword and bring Ragnarok upon the Norse gods in this collection of Asgardian classics! And that's just the beginning -- because in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's THOR, there's always another cosmic adventure around the corner! Case in point: a cosmic battle between Galactus and Ego the Living Planet; the return of "Him," the man who would come to be known as Adam Warlock; and the universe-shaking origin of Galactus! Thor's adventures get personal, too, with a surprising revelation regarding Donald Blake, the return of Jane Foster, and the dramatic dance between Balder and the Norn queen Karnilla! COLLECTING: Thor (1966) 154-174

In 1963, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced their latest costumed creations to the burgeoning Marvel Universe. Cyclops, the Beast, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl -- and their leader, the mysteriously-named Professor X -- were the X-Men...and little did anyone know that they would take the comic book business by storm! Lee and Kirby billed them "The Strangest Super-Heroes of All!" and while their mutant powers were certainly weird, the binding concept of this band of heroes -- a group feared and hated for being different -- was pure Marvel relevance, striking at the heart of the Civil Rights battles of the time. This Omnibus collects the earliest adventures of the X-Men as they encounter Magneto, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Juggernaut, Ka-Zar of the Savage Land, the Sentinels, and many more of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains! COLLECTING: X-Men (1963) 1-31