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by Jim Shooter (Author), Mike Zeck (Illustrator), Bob Layton (Illustrator)
MARVEL ARCHIVES: A TIME CAPSULE OF ICONIC ERAS!
Marvel Comics has shaped pop culture for decades, and now you can relive its most unforgettable moments with the all-new Marvel Archives series. This groundbreaking line of oversized graphic novels takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the most dynamic periods in Marvel's history. Whether it's the cosmic adventures of the 70s, the gritty urban tales of the 90s, or the high-flying superheroics of the mid-80s, Marvel Archives captures the essence of each era like never before. Marvel Archive Editions will contain:- Deluxe oversized hardcover
- The original comic stories presented as they were first printed
- Packed with Bonus Features like complete with ads, fan letter pages, and more
- Cover galleries highlighting the work of legendary artists from the era
Leap into the cosmic chaos of Marvel Superhero Secret Wars, a saga that redefined comic book storytelling and left an indelible mark on the mid-1980s cultural landscape! In 1984 Marvel dropped a superpowered bombshell that changed everything. Transported to the mysterious Battleworld by the omnipotent Beyonder, Earth's mightiest heroes and most sinister villains find themselves thrust into a no-holds-barred conflict. The stakes? A promise of limitless power! Iconic figures like Captain America, Spider-Man, and the X-Men square off against the likes of Doctor Doom, Magneto, and Ultron. But this isn't just another battle of good vs. evil--this is survival, with moral dilemmas as complex as Dynasty plot twists. All while Spider-Man stumbles upon a certain black costume--an innocent-looking suit destined to spark nightmares in the decades to come. Relive the saga that captivated a generation, redefining what superhero storytelling could be. This deluxe Marvel Archive Edition collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1-12, presented as facsimile editions, along with a gallery of iconic covers. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of comic history--because in the world of superheroes, "Secret Wars" was, and still is, the ultimate crossover event. Make Mine Marvel!
Author Biography
Jim Shooter entered the comic-book field at age 14 as writer and penciler of the "Legion of Super-Heroes" feature in Adventure Comics. Later moving to Marvel, he wrote Daredevil, Ghost Rider, Marvel Team-Up, Marvel Two-in-One and other titles. As editor in chief, he tightened Marvel's publishing schedule; added new titles; nurtured fresh talent; launched the New Universe; and wrote the 12-issue Secret Wars and its sequel, Secret Wars II. Eventually leaving Marvel, Shooter wrote for Valiant, Defiant and Broadway Comics before entering different creative fields at Phobos Entertainment and TGS Inc. Later returning to DC to write Legion of Super-Heroes, he subsequently helped revamp Gold Key heroes at Dark Horse.
Mike Zeck regularly drew Master of Kung Fu, Power Man and Iron Fist, Spectacular Spider-Man and other hits of the late 1970s. He joined J.M. DeMatteis on a remarkable Captain America run, reviving Baron Zemo, Nomad and Deathlok. In Secret Wars, he helped introduce the alien costume that eventually became a component of Venom; reuniting with DeMatteis, he drew the groundbreaking "Kraven's Last Hunt" storyline for the Spider-Man titles. He has also drawn DC's Aquaman, Green Lantern, Lobo and others.
