Marvel Masterworks: Defenders Vol. 9 HC

Reprints: Defenders #92-102, Marvel Team-Up #101

(Vol. 364 in the Marvel Masterworks Library)

First Print
Release Date: July 24, 2024

REGULAR EDITION ISBN: 978-1-302-95534-2 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT EDITION ISBN: 978-1-302-95535-9 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT PRINT RUN: TBA

Printed by TBA

312 Pages

Written by J.M. DeMatteis with Mike Barr

Penciled by Don Perlin with Jerry Bingham & Steve Ditko

Introduction by TBA

Cover by Rich Buckler

Collection Editor: Cory Sedlmeier
Color & Art Reconstruction: TBA

BONUS CONTENT:
• Bonus content TBA!

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J.M. DEMATTEIS JOINS THE DEFENDERS FOR A CELEBRATED RUN!

J.M. DeMatteis begins his celebrated tenure with comics’ most famous non-team, the Defenders! Along with artist Don Perlin, he’ll take Doctor Strange, Hulk, Nighthawk, Hellcat and the Son of Satan on wild adventures into the occult—and against each other. These weird tales begin with a broken Eternity, evolve to include demons, Dracula and the Devil-Slayer, and culminate in a double-sized issue #100 extravaganza. If the Defenders can’t prevail it’ll be hell on Earth—literally! Collectively known as “The Six-Fingered Hand Saga,” it’s one of the most compelling Defenders adventures of all time. This beautiful hardcover edition also features the first appearance of the Gargoyle, the return of the Silver Surfer and Sub-Mariner and a tragic turn for Nighthawk!

ISSUES REPRINTED
Defenders #92-102, Marvel Team-Up #101

Marvel Masterworks: Captain America Vol. 15 HC

Reprints: Captain America #261-269, Annual #5, Defenders #106

(Vol. 344 in the Marvel Masterworks Library)

First Print
Release Date: June 28, 2023

REGULAR EDITION ISBN: 978-1-302-94933-4 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT EDITION ISBN: 978-1-302-94934-1 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT PRINT RUN: TBA

Printed by TBA

288 Pages

Written by J.M. DeMatteis with David Anthony Kraft & David Michelinie

Penciled by Mike Zeck with Gene Colan & Don Perlin

Cover by Frank Miller

Introduction by TBA

Collection Editor: Cory Sedlmeier
Color & Art Reconstruction: TBA

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• Coming soon!

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A NEW CAP ERA IN MASTERWORKS BEGINS WITH J.M. DEMATTEIS AND MIKE ZECK!

J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck made Captain America their own in a celebrated three-year creative collaboration. Theirs is one of the Star-Spangled Avenger’s greatest eras and it begins when a Captain America movie causes our hero’s path to cross with a new Nomad, the Ameridroid and the Red Skull! Next, the American dream is under assault by an enigmatic force, and then, in a two-part tale guest-starring Spider-Man, the cyborg S.U.L.T.A.N. has his sights set on Washington, D.C.! The Defenders join up with Cap to stop the psychopathic physicist August Masters from embroiling America in war with the Soviet Union! Plus: Veteran Cap artist Gene Colan returns for a double-sized Annual that pits Steve Rogers against the Constrictor and Samson Scythe!

ISSUES REPRINTED
Captain America #261-269, Annual #5, Defenders #106

Marvel Masterworks: Defenders Vol. 8 HC

Reprints: Defenders #76-91, material from Tales to Astonish (1979) #13

(Vol. 321 in the Marvel Masterworks Library)

First Print
Release Date: March 23, 2022

REGULAR EDITION ISBN: 978-1-302-93330-2 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT EDITION ISBN: 978-1-302-93331-9 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT PRINT RUN: TBA

Printed by TBA

328 Pages

Written by Ed Hannigan with Steven Grant, David Anthony Kraft & Naomi Basner

Penciled by Don Perlin & Herb Trimpe with Alan Kupperberg

Introduction by Jo Duffy

Cover by Rich Buckler

Collection Editor: Cory Sedlmeier
Color & Art Reconstruction: TBA

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THE ORIGINAL DEFENDERS REUNITE AND THE HULK GOES HOME WITH HELLCAT!

One of the most offbeat storylines of the ’70s is completed in The Defenders: At last…the Omega Saga! Then, the return of the original Defenders! Hulk, Doctor Strange and Sub-Mariner journey to Tunnelworld, a secret realm savaged by war. Led by the winged Aeroika, the trio prepare for battle against the Unnamable, but one of their own has already been compromised! The ladies of the Defenders have things handled with Fem-Force and Mutant Force—until Mandrill makes the scene! Nighthawk is in trouble with the FBI, while Patsy Walker’s life is turned upside down by tragedy. Atlanteans have stolen Wakandan tech, and Black Panther is not going to put up with that! It’s Namor vs. T’Challa in a Battle Royal!

ISSUES REPRINTED
Defenders #76-91, material from Tales to Astonish (1979) #13

Marvel Masterworks: Howard the Duck Vol. 1 HC

Reprints: Howard the Duck #1-14, Marvel Treasury Edition #12; material from Fear #19, Man-Thing #1, Giant-Size Man-Thing #4-5

(Vol. 300 in the Marvel Masterworks Library)

First Print
Release Date: February 17, 2021

REGULAR ISBN: 978-1-302-92216-0 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT ISBN: 978-1-302-92217-7 • List Price: $75.00
300th SPECIAL VARIANT ISBN: 978-1-302-92796-7 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT PRINT RUN: 685 

Printed by R.R. Donnelly Asia Printing Solutions, China

384 Pages

Written by Steve Gerber with Frank Brunner

Pencils by Gene Colan & Frank Brunner with Val Mayerik, John Buscema & Sal Buscema

Cover by Frank Brunner

Introduction by Stuart Moore

Collection Editor: Cory Sedlmeier
Color & Art Reconstruction: Michael Kelleher & Kellustration, Tom Mullin

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GET DOWN, MASTERWORKS! IT’S HOWARD THE DUCK IN 2021!

Trapped in a Masterworks he never made! There were several worthy candidates for the milestone 300^th Masterworks edition, but only one waddled away with election victory: Howard the Duck! In Howard, Steve Gerber and his artistic cohorts Val Mayerik, Frank Brunner and Gene Colan delivered one of comics’ most iconoclastic and hilarious characters. We kick things off in his inaugural Masterworks with his quirky first appearance as a “fowl out of water” alongside the macabre Man-Thing. Then it’s off to Cleveland where the Man-Frog and Hellcow lurk. The satirical stories continue with Howard and gal pal Beverly Switzler taking on dire threats such as the Space Turnip, the Beaver and — public transportation??!  And then: Howard runs for president! All restored in Masterworks glory!

ISSUES REPRINTED
Howard the Duck #1-14, Marvel Treasury Edition #12; material from Fear #19, Man-Thing #1, Giant-Size Man-Thing #4-5

Marvel Masterworks: Defenders Vol. 7 HC

Reprints: Defenders #58-75, material from Marvel Treasury Edition #16

(Vol. 295 in the Marvel Masterworks Library)

First Print
Release Date: October 28, 2020

REGULAR ISBN: 978-1-302-92226-9 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT ISBN: 978-1-302-92227-6 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT PRINT RUN: 618

Printed by R.R. Donnelley Asia Printing Solutions, China

352 pages

Written by David Anthony Kraft & Ed Hannigan with Jo Duffy

Penciled by Ed Hannigan, Sal Buscema & Herb Trimpe with Don Perlin

Cover by Herb Trimpe

Introduction by Jo Duffy

Collection Editor: Cory Sedlmeier
Color & Art Reconstruction: Wesley Wong

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MARVEL’S QUIRKY NON-TEAM GETS THEIR LUCKY 7TH MASTERWORKS IN SEPTEMBER 2020!

Doctor Strange and the Defenders face a crisis when the Eye of Agamotto is stolen by the bizarre Xenogenesis cult. If the demon worshippers succeed, the Elder Gods will be unleashed on Earth. Hellcat emerges from the battle with new powers, but they can’t save her from Membership Madness! Comics’ famous non-team begins a membership drive that brings a horde of heroes to their doorstep, and heroes always play nice with each other, right? Next, it’s off to Asgard where Valkyrie is split from her human side, leading to a struggle for the hero’s soul. We conclude with an other-dimensional epic revealing the bizarre world of Lunatik and a fight with Foolkiller that puts the future of the Defenders at risk.

ISSUES REPRINTED
Defenders #58-75

Marvel Masterworks: Defenders Vol. 6 HC

Reprints: Defenders #42-57, F.O.O.M. #19

(Vol. 260 in the Marvel Masterworks Library)

First Print
Release Date: May 16, 2015

REGULAR EDITION ISBN: 978-1-302-90958-1 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT EDITION ISBN: 978-1-302-90959-8 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT PRINT RUN: 713

Printed by R. R. Donnelly Asia Printing Solutions, China

336 Pages

Written by David Anthony Kraft with Gerry Conway, Roger Slifer, Chris Claremont, John Warner, Don McGregor, Naomi Basner & Scott Edelman

Penciled by Keith Giffen with Carmine Infantino, George Tuska, Dave Cockrum, Michael Golden, Sandy Plunkett & Juan Ortiz

Cover by Jack Kirby

Introduction by David Anthony Kraft

Collection Editor: Cory Sedlmeier
Color & Art Reconstruction: Sheila Johnson, Wesley Wong

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HELLCAT AND MOON KNIGHT MAKE THE SCENE IN THE SIXTH DEFENDERS MASTERWORKS!

The Defenders, Marvel’s “non-team” with an ever-changing roster, brings together its most famous members — Doctor Strange, the Hulk, the Sub-Mariner — with new comrades — Red Guardian, Moon Knight, Nick Fury — and fan-favorites — Luke Cage, Hellcat, Valkyrie, Nighthawk — and the result is nothing short of classic! The creative team of Kraft and Giffen jump into the series feet first and spin some of the Defenders greatest adventures: Doctor Strange, possessed by the Red Rajah, becomes a mystic threat to the entire universe! Scorpio and his Zodiac launch a kidnapping conspiracy involving S.H.I.E.L.D. Valkyrie struggles to reclaim her life. Also featuring an all-new Emissaries of Evil, the origin of the Red Guardian, Atlantean mega-monsters, and the debut of Lunatik.

ISSUES REPRINTED
Defenders #42-57, F.O.O.M. #19

Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Vol. 3 HC

Reprints: Marvel Two-In-One #21-36

(Vol. 256 in the Marvel Masterworks Library)

First Print
Release Date: March 21, 2018

REGULAR EDITION ISBN: 978-1-302-90964-2 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT EDITION ISBN: 978-1-302-90965-9 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT PRINT RUN: 664

Printed by R.R. Donnelley Asia Printing Solutions, China

304 Pages

Written by Marv Wolfman with Bill Mantlo & Jim Shooter

Penciled by Ron Wilson with Ernie Chan, Marie Severin, Sal Buscema & John Buscema

Cover by Ernie Chan

Introduction by Ron Wilson

Collection Editor: Cory Sedlmeier
Color & Art Reconstruction: All Thumbs Creative

BONUS CONTENT:
• Bios: Marv Wolfman, Ron Wilson, Bill Mantlo, Ernie Chan, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Jim Shooter

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THE THING TEAMS UP WITH MARVEL’S GREATEST HEROES IN HIS THIRD MASTERWORKS TRIUMPH!

The Ever-Lovin’ Blue-Eyed Thing is back with the Marvel Universe’s greatest stars. The Thing’s multipart MTIO adventure spans decades and the cosmos itself! The adventure doesn’t stop there, either. Deathlok arrives on an assassination mission, and the Thing must stop him. Thor, Iron Fist, Black Goliath, Nick Fury, the Sub-Mariner, Shang-Chi and Spider-Woman will enter the fray, all while Mr. Fantastic seeks to free Deathlok’s mind. And if that’s not enough for you, the Bermuda Triangle sends the Thing back in time and he punches some dinosaurs!

ISSUES REPRINTED
Marvel Two-In-One #21-36

Marvel Masterworks: Defenders Vol. 5 HC

Reprints: Defenders #31-41, Defenders Annual #1, Marvel Treasury Edition #12

(Vol. 224 in the Marvel Masterworks Library)

First Print
Release Date: October 14, 2015

REGULAR EDITION ISBN: 978-0-7851-9182-7 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT EDITION ISBN: 978-0-7851-9183-4 • List Price: $75.00
VARIANT PRINT RUN: 900

Printed by R. R. Donnelly Asia Printing Solutions, China

280 Pages

Written by Steve Gerber

Penciled by Sal Buscema

Cover by Al Milgrom

Introduction by Stuart Moore

Collection Editor: Cory Sedlmeier
Color & Art Reconstruction: Michael Kelleher & Kellustration

BONUS CONTENT:
• Original production photostat for cover to Marvel Treasury Edition #12 
• Summer Annuals house ad from November 1976 titles
• Defenders Annual #1 cover original art by Al Milgrom & Klaus Janson
• Red Guardian/Tara Belinsky character designs by John Romita Sr.
• Bios: Steve Gerber, Sal Buscema, Klaus Janson, Jim Mooney

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STEVE GERBER’S ICONIC DEFENDERS RUN CONCLUDES IN MASTERWORKS!

Steve Gerber’s Defenders run comes to its revolutionary conclusion in the latest Marvel Masterworks extravaganza! Gerber consistently broke the boundaries of what a super-hero comic could be and his Headmen saga stands as one of the high points in a celebrated career. From the Elf With a Gun to Bambi and the Bozos, Gerber wove together an unlikely cast with a challenging critique of the era’s culture. His stories would influence a generation of new writers, and with artwork by the stellar team of Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson, Defenders is an indisputable ’70s Marvel masterpiece. And we’ve topped it off with the classic Defenders/Howard the Duck Marvel Treasury Edition team-up. Need we say more? Reserve your copy today.

ISSUES REPRINTED
Defenders #31-41, Annual #1, Marvel Treasury Edition #12

Marvel Masterworks: Defenders Vol. 4 HC

Reprints: Defenders #22-30, Giant-Size Defenders #5, Marvel Super-Heroes #18

(Vol. 203 in the Marvel Masterworks Library)

First Print
Release Date: February 12, 2014

REGULAR EDITION ISBN: 978-0-7851-6627-6 • List Price: $69.99
VARIANT EDITION ISBN: 978-0-7851-6628-3 • List Price: $69.99
VARIANT PRINT RUN: 725

Printed by R. R. Donnelly Printing Solutions Asia, China

248 Pages

Written by Steve Gerber with Bill Mantlo, Arnold Drake, Gerry Conway, Roger Slifer, Len Wein, Chris Claremont & Roger Edelman

Penciled by Sal Buscema with Don Heck, Gene Colan, Sam Grainger & Mike Esposito

Cover by Gil Kane

Introduction by Steve Englehart

Collection Editor: Cory Sedlmeier
Color & Art Reconstruction: Michael Kelleher & Kellustration

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EARTH’S MIGHTIEST NON-TEAM JOINS WITH THE GALAXY’S GREATEST GUARDIANS!

One of the most challenging writers of ’70s Marvel, Steve Gerber’s Defenders ranks as a high-water mark of the era. Taking Marvel’s famous non-team and mixing in his own unique brand of sharp social commentary, Gerber brought forth stories both action-packed and insightful. 

We begin with a classic four-part saga featuring the bigoted Sons of the Serpent that brings members past and present together to defend the defenseless. Then, the Guardians of the Galaxy hit the scene and take the Defenders to the year 3015 A.D. It’s an amazing adventure including the debut of Starhawk, and since we were at it, we added the Guardians of the Galaxy’s first appearance, too! Oh, and there’s an elf with a gun. You’ll see…

ISSUES REPRINTED
Defenders #22-30, Giant-Size Defenders #5, Marvel Super-Heroes #18

Marvel Masterworks: Defenders Vol. 3 HC

Reprints: Defenders #17-21, Giant-Size Defenders #2-4, Marvel Two-In-One #6-7

(Vol. 184 in the Marvel Masterworks Library)

First Print
Release Date: August 8, 2012

REGULAR EDITION ISBN: 978-0-7851-5961-2 • List Price: $59.99
VARIANT EDITION ISBN: 978-0-7851-5962-9 • List Price: $59.99
VARIANT PRINT RUN: 850

Printed by R. R. Donnelly Asia Printing Solutions, Dongguan, Guangdong, China

256 Pages

Written by Len Wein and Steve Gerber with Chris Claremont and Jim Starlin

Penciled by Sal Buscema with Gil Kane, Don Heck, George Tuska, Bob Powell, Angelo Torres and Doug Wildey

Cover by Gil Kane

Introduction by Roy Thomas

Collection Editor: Cory Sedlmeier
Color Reconstruction: Sheila Johnson
Art Reconstruction: Dale Crain

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STEVE GERBER JOINS THE DYNAMIC DEFENDERS!

The Dynamic Defenders, comicdom’s #1 non-team, are back and they’ve never been better! Hulk, Dr. Strange, Sub-Mariner, Valkyrie and Nighthawk join up with Luke Cage, Daredevil and Son of Satan to take on the likes of the Wrecking Crew, Satannish and Asmodeus.

Then, spinning out of a storyline in Marvel Two-In-One, comes Steve Gerber! Deconstructing genre conventions and adding a healthy dose of absurdity, Gerber’s innovative Defenders run turned the expectations of readers on their heads, so suitably we’re including the original Atlas Era appearances of the Headmen: Gorilla Man, Jerold Morgan and Chondu the Mystic! Topped off with a Giant-Size battle royale with the Grandmaster and a Squadron Sinister rematch, this one is a Marvel Masterworks if there ever was!

ISSUES REPRINTED
Defenders #17-21, Giant-Size Defenders #2-4, Marvel Two-In-One #6-7