Marvel Epic Collections

[Philip Ayres]

Jul 17, 2018 10:46:37 GMT Andy Turnbull said:

Whatever annuals they crossed over with during the time as that was during Marvel's 4 part annual crossover with annuals.

Tail end.

25 is Citizen Kang part 3 www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=59928

Part 1 is Captain America Annual 11 www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=60390

Part 2 is Thor Annual 17 www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=60302

Part 3 is FF Annual 25

Part 4 is Avengers Annual 21 www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=61643

26 and 27 are stand alone

26 www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=59929

27 www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=59930

[Philip Ayres]

Jul 17, 2018 11:43:42 GMT tomwe said:

I might be remembering this wrong but wasn't there a Fantastic Four 99c series like Untold Tales Of Spider-Man? Either that or could it be the awful Fantastic Force?

EDIT: I'm so glad I remembered I disliked the cover art by Jim Calafiore, was able to find the name of the series that way.



The series was Fantastic Four Unplugged.

www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/series.php?page=gallery&seriesid=5686 Possibly. Starts just after this trade ends though

[The Doctor]

I have no memory of Unplugged!

-Ralph

[Philip Ayres]

On Amazon UK

Incredible Hulk Epic Collection: Ghosts of the Future www.amazon.co.uk/Incredible-Hulk-Epic-Collection-Ghosts/dp/1302916262/

Ms. Marvel Epic Collection: This Woman, This Warrior www.amazon.co.uk/Ms-Marvel-Epic-Collection-Warrior/dp/1302916394/

Jul 9, 2018 16:26:58 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Two More Epic Collections!

Ms. Marvel Epic Collection: This Woman, This Warrior

www.amazon.com/dp/1302916394/

The year was 1977 and Marvel was set to debut its latest and greatest new super heroine. NASA Security Chief Carol Danvers' life had long been intertwined with the alien Kree's interventions on Earth. But now it was time for this new woman in a new era to take on a new persona all her own-Ms. Marvel! As editor of Woman magazine, Danvers must contend with the Marvel Universe's biggest blowhard, J. Jonah Jameson, while discovering her identity and origins as a super hero. Chris Claremont, continuing the series begun by Gerry Conway, brings to bear all the craft and character development of his renown X-Men run, while Jim Mooney, John Buscema and John Byrne supply some of the most stunning art of the era.

COLLECTING: MS. MARVEL (1977) 1-14, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) 61-62 AND DEFENDERS (1972) 57

www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/series.php?page=gallery&seriesid=4056

A little unexpected that. The original Ms Marvel issues.... are not good.

Incredible Hulk Epic Collection: Ghosts of the Future

www.amazon.com/dp/1302916262/

Return of the Maestro?! Major Matt Talbot, nephew of the Hulk's old foe Glenn, has set his sights on capturing the jade giant - and with Hulkbusters and the Ringmaster on his side, he might just succeed! Meanwhile, a terror group called the Alliance has pushed the world to the brink of nuclear war. But if the Leader's machinations are behind the Alliance's carnage, then why is the Hulk claiming credit...and why does he look like the Maestro? That's what Thor wants to know! As She-Hulk and Doc Samson take center stage, Janis Jones arrives from the future - but when Onslaught does the impossible and physically separates Bruce Banner from the Incredible Hulk, everything will change for the green goliath!

COLLECTING: INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) 436-448, SAVAGE HULK (1996) 1, CUTTING EDGE 1, CABLE (1993) 34, ONSLAUGHT: MARVEL UNIVERSE

www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/series.php?seriesid=3984&page=gallery

Completely as expected and predicted upthread, that's the next Peter David Hulk Epic and v22. Hulk becomes the first Epic title to have four editions in a row that aren't at the start. Series end 474 so you're probably looking at two more epics.

And while we're at it, the Moon Knight contents are confirmed:

Moon Knight Epic Collection: Final Rest

www.amazon.com/Moon-Knight-Epic-Collection-Final/dp/1302915649

The end of an era for Moon Knight! The landmark, critically acclaimed run of Doug Moench and Bill Sienkiewicz comes to a close as the moon sets on Marc Spector. But first he must survive threats old and new - including the deadly return of Stained Glass Scarlet! The murderous Black Spectre has a killer plan to pin his crimes on Moon Knight, and a rematch looms against the savage Werewolf by Night - but will the Fly prove to be far more than an annoyance for Moon Knight? Then, when Marlene finds herself at the mercy of magic, Marc Spector seeks out a professional: Doctor Strange! And secrets from the past are uncovered as the master of divine illumination Zohar strikes. The dead shall rise - but will Moon Knight meet his final rest?

COLLECTING: VOL. 3: MOON KNIGHT (1980) 24-38

www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/series.php?seriesid=4055&page=gallery

As expected, v3

[Philip Ayres]

Captain America Epic Collection 4: Hero or Hoax? is here.

It is my 100th Epic Collection of which 95 are Marvel Universe and 5 are Star Wars.

If all goes to plan then Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection 18: Venom will be my, and THE, 100th Marvel Universe Epic Collection

[Philip Ayres]

More Epics!

Black Panther Epic Collection v2: Revenge of the Black Panther Mar 5, 2019

www.amazon.com/dp/1302915428/

Behold as the Black Panther sets out on adventures that only his co-creator, Jack Kirby, could conceive! T'Challa will discover the secret of King Solomon's frog, encounter alien races, battle eternal samurai warriors and much, much more. The history of the Wakandans, their majestic city, their amazing technology and the origins of Vibranium are also explored with a power and passion that only Kirby can offer. Then, Ed Hannigan and Jerry Bingham present an epic battle between the Black Panther, the Avengers and Ulysses Klaw. Next, T'Challa returns to the American South to root out the evil Soul Strangler's cult. Finally, Peter B. Gillis and Denys Cowan craft a compelling tale as the Panther fights apartheid in the neighboring nation of Azania.

COLLECTING: VOL. 2: BLACK PANTHER (1977) 1-15, MARVEL PREMIERE (1972) 51-53, BLACK PANTHER (1988) 1-4, MATERIAL FROM MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) 100

Wolverine Epic Collection v2: Back to Basics Mar 19, 2019

www.amazon.com/dp/1302916092/

Wolverine and Nick Fury face Scorpio! An old friend's death leads Logan to Fury...and the Swift Sword terrorist organization! But what is the surprising secret under the new Scorpio's mask? Then, Wolverine travels to the untamed jungle of the Savage Land -so why is he fi ghting cyborgs? And which longtime X-Men foe is responsible? When his old foe Roughouse is kidnapped, Wolverine follows a trail of tainted cocaine from Madripoor to Central America -but can the young revolutionary La Bandera help a sick and infected Wolverine survive against Tiger Shark and bring down a corrupt regime? Plus: Logan must avenge an old friend...but can he uncover the secret of the Master Form -without his memories? Featuring atmospheric artwork by several of Marvel's finest!

COLLECTING: VOL. 2: WOLVERINE (1988) 17-30, WOLVERINE/NICK FURY: THE SCORPIO CONNECTION GN, WOLVERINE: THE JUNGLE ADVENTURE

Iron Man Epic Collection v14: Return of the Ghost Mar 26, 2019

www.amazon.com/dp/1302916297/

The Ghost is back! As Tony Stark battles with the ramifications of the Armor Wars, he must convince the world that there's a new Iron Man -and what better way to boost Shell-Head's popularity than stopping a nuclear satellite from crashing to Earth! Spider-Man helps out against the Radioactive Man, as Steve Rogers and Ant-Man drop by! But as an alien spreads horror in orbit, the Rhino wreaks havoc on Earth! Fearsome foes are lining up to take Iron Man down -but will Blacklash, Blizzard and Boomerang help him against the Ghost? And will the most dangerous threat of all be Grey Gargoyle, the Mandarin, Doctor Doom...or Tony's new flame, Kathy Dare?! Plus, Iron Man stars in the world's first computer-generated graphic novel!

COLLECTING: VOL. 14: IRON MAN (1968) 233-244; IRON MAN: CRASH; MARVEL FANFARE (1982) 22-23, 44

Sgt. Fury Epic Collection v1: The Howling Commandos Mar 26, 2019

www.amazon.com/dp/1302916572/

From the heart of the Silver Age Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers bring you the World War II adventures of Sgt. Nick Fury! These creative titans took the Marvel method and applied it to the combat genre, creating the "war comic for people who hate war comics." Starring Fury, Dum Dum Dugan and the rest of the Howling Commados, the series was an instant hit and would even inspire filmmaker Quentin Taratino's Inglorious Basterds. In this augural Sgt. Fury Epic Collection, our heroes battle more Nazis than you can shake a bayonet at, team-up with Captain America and Bucky, battle the nefarious Barons Strucker and Zemo, and set out to capture Adolf Hitler himself!

COLLECTING: VOL. 1: SGT. FURY (1963) #1-19

[Philip Ayres]

Iron Man v14's potential contents, and if those Marvel Fanfare issues were printed, was discussed at tmukhub.proboards.com/post/288526/thread

That gives Iron Man a 4 volume run from 13 Stark Wars to 16 War Games making it the second title, after Hulk, to have a four volume run, not starting at v1.

If v12 is released next that'll make a seven volume run.

Volume	Issues	Annuals
10 The Enemy Within	158-177	5
11 Duel of Iron	178-195	6-7
12	196-214	8
13 Stark Wars	215-232	9
14 Return of the Ghost	233-244
15 Doom	245-257	10-11
16 War Games	258-277

[The Doctor]

Jul 23, 2018 12:58:03 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Captain America Epic Collection 4: Hero or Hoax? is here.

It is my 100th Epic Collection of which 95 are Marvel Universe and 5 are Star Wars.

If all goes to plan then Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection 18: Venom will be my, and THE, 100th Marvel Universe Epic Collection

100!!!

My goodness. I only have 4, which is NOT ENOUGH.

-Ralph

[Philip Ayres]

Jul 23, 2018 14:05:31 GMT Philip Ayres said:

More Epics!

Wolverine Epic Collection v2: Back to Basics Mar 19, 2019

www.amazon.com/dp/1302916092/

COLLECTING: VOL. 2: WOLVERINE (1988) 17-30, WOLVERINE/NICK FURY: THE SCORPIO CONNECTION GN, WOLVERINE: THE JUNGLE ADVENTURE

Haven't read Jungle Adventure for Donkeys Years. Mignola art.

Main title is everything before Silvestri comes on board.

So this volume, v2, ends on #30, v8 starts with #87....

How do you turn 56 issues of Wolverine into 100 issues worth of trades?

Fortunately this is the 90s and Wolverine is in everything. I could probably maage it on Marvel Comics Presents alone but, since there's no MCP in v8, I'll avoid it here with one major exception....

So here's the Wolverine guest appearances and specials in that time frame

Alpha Flight 87-90
New Mutants 93-94
Bloodlust - www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=65692
FF 347-349
Spider-Man 8-12
Weapon X MCP 72-85 - the exception to the no MCP rule. V13 has Origins so I'd expect this to be included.
Bloody Choices www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/series.php?seriesid=5246
Rahne of Terra www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/series.php?seriesid=4904
Dr Strange 41
WCA 87-88
Inner Fury www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=66104
Killing www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=66626
Wolverine & The Punisher: Damaging Evidence www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/series.php?seriesid=5244&page=gallery
X-Men 25 - continues into Wolverine 75
Global Jeopardy www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=67057
Evilution www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/comic.php?comicid=66808
Cable 16 - continues from Wolverine 85

Is there anything obvious I've missed?

Including these the numbers are all but spot on.... even if I think there has to be some moving issues around to get sensible v starts and ends.

[Philip Ayres]

Jul 23, 2018 14:05:31 GMT Philip Ayres said:

More Epics!

Black Panther Epic Collection v2: Revenge of the Black Panther Mar 5, 2019

www.amazon.com/dp/1302915428/

COLLECTING: VOL. 2: BLACK PANTHER (1977) 1-15, MARVEL PREMIERE (1972) 51-53, BLACK PANTHER (1988) 1-4, MATERIAL FROM MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) 100

Not unexpected following his film popularity. Surprised MTU 87 isn't in there. The gap between the end of the Panther series and the limited series shows how little the Panther was used in the early mid 80s when I first started reading comics!

Jul 23, 2018 14:05:31 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Sgt. Fury Epic Collection v1: The Howling Commandos Mar 26, 2019

www.amazon.com/dp/1302916572/

COLLECTING: VOL. 1: SGT. FURY (1963) #1-19

This is a bit of a surprise. Something Nick Fury/Marvel WWII in the works?

This went on for donkeys years but 120 seems the last with original material.

Prediction time:

No Avengers in that lot but if things go like this year, they'll be two Avengers volumes in quick succession in March/April, one will be newer material, one older. 1-4 are available (up to issue 76) as are 7 (115-128) and 9 (150-166)

tmukhub.proboards.com/post/305438/thread

Jan 5, 2018 21:31:44 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Been thinking about what Epic collections I'd like to see next:

Avengers - 8 (129-148, GS2-4) or something 10-15 (167-263, Annuals 8-14). 10 itself would be fab

I think 8 will be next up for the lower numbered trade. Can't see it being 5, which will probably have most of the Kree Skrull war in it, purely because there's a new trade of that coming out in Jan www.amazon.co.uk/Avengers-Kree-Skrull-Roy-Thomas/dp/1302915487/

[Andy Turnbull]

Iron Man V14 has CRASH by Mike Saenz!!

Computer art goodness!

[Philip Ayres]

As we predicted upthread!

[Philip Ayres]

Amazon UK www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1302916521/

Jul 16, 2018 15:14:23 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Excalibur Epic Collection: Girl's School from Heck Feb 26, 2019

Weird War III and even stranger things! The British-based ex-X-Men face fearful far-out adventures, whether in a Nazi-ruled world or their own home reality! Nightcrawler meets the son of Krakoa the Living Island! Kitty Pryde reunites with Excalibur as she leads the cheer at the Girls' School From Heck! Rachel Grey suff ers the depths of D'Spayre! Meggan gets possessed! Captain Britain faces the cosmic power of Air-Walker! And Excalibur battles a living trash heap alongside She-Hulk! But what happens when Silver Sable's Outlaws show up? When Doctor Doom makes a house call, who is he looking for? And what terrible crime could lead to...the trial of Lockheed the Dragon?!

COLLECTING: VOL. 3: EXCALIBUR (1988) 31-41, WEIRD WAR III, THE POSSESSION, AIR APPARENT; SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK 26; MATERIAL FROM MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) 75

That's everything up to the return of Alan Davis in 42.

[The Doctor]

There's some right pish in that volume!

-Ralph

[Philip Ayres]

Aye. But it means Alan Davis in 2020 if they keep releasing these in order.

Most of this volume missed out in Classics: v5 ran to issue 34 but Alan Davis Visionaries 1 picked up with issue 42

[Philip Ayres]

Alan Davis Excalibur and Dark Empire Epics in the same year? Andu will not be able to contain himself!

[Andy Turnbull]

I want a deluxe HC for Dark Empire.

[The Doctor]

You had it! Dark House made a HC! I told you at the time!

-Ralph

[Philip Ayres]

Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Punisher-Epic-Collection-Sacrifice-Play/dp/1302916416

Jul 16, 2018 15:14:23 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Punisher Epic Collection: Sacrifice Play Feb 19, 2019

Delivering justice from New York to Japan! Gary Saunders is on death row - but the law doesn't move quick enough for the Punisher! The kids at Malcolm Shabazz High School had better behave for their new substitute teacher - Mr. Castle! But how does that lead to Frank trying to topple the Kingpin? He's determined to take Wilson Fisk down once and for all - and it's all building to a brutal faceoff ! Then, Frank heads to Las Vegas in search of an assassin! A knockout round in the boxing ring leads to an encounter with the ninja Shadowmasters, and when Atlantis Attacks he'll team up with Moon Knight - but what is the Punisher's part in the Evolutionary War? Plus, Frank takes on a war journal's worth of drug dealers, mobsters and criminals!

COLLECTING: VOL. 3 PUNISHER (1987) 11-25, ANNUAL 1-2

Only a few months after the previous Punisher, v2 Circle Of Blood Dec 24, 2018.

Something big Punisher happening early 2019?

[Philip Ayres]

Jul 29, 2018 19:18:39 GMT The Doctor said:

You had it! Dark House made a HC! I told you at the time!

-Ralph

As previously disclosed in the SW Comics thread: tmukhub.proboards.com/post/299626/thread

Andu only has himself to blame in this matter

[Philip Ayres]

Jul 23, 2018 14:05:31 GMT Philip Ayres said:

More Epics!

Now on Amazon UK

Black Panther Epic Collection v2: Revenge of the Black Panther Mar 5, 2019

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1302915428/

COLLECTING: VOL. 2: BLACK PANTHER (1977) 1-15, MARVEL PREMIERE (1972) 51-53, BLACK PANTHER (1988) 1-4, MATERIAL FROM MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) 100

Wolverine Epic Collection v2: Back to Basics Mar 19, 2019

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1302916092/

COLLECTING: VOL. 2: WOLVERINE (1988) 17-30, WOLVERINE/NICK FURY: THE SCORPIO CONNECTION GN, WOLVERINE: THE JUNGLE ADVENTURE

Iron Man Epic Collection v14: Return of the Ghost Mar 26, 2019

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1302916297/

COLLECTING: VOL. 14: IRON MAN (1968) 233-244; IRON MAN: CRASH; MARVEL FANFARE (1982) 22-23, 44

Sgt. Fury Epic Collection v1: The Howling Commandos Mar 26, 2019

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1302916572/

COLLECTING: VOL. 1: SGT. FURY (1963) #1-19

[The Doctor]

I will get the Black Panther one as I was annoyed the Kirby one did not get a movie cash-in trade. It is just mad.

Sgt Fury also a must. One of the few Stan and Jack comics I haven't read much of.

-Ralph

[Philip Ayres]

blueshift

Jan 13, 2018 17:06:46 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Marvel have the Conan licence back

www.bleedingcool.com/2018/01/12/conan-barbarian-returns-marvel-comics/

Conan Epic Collections coming

www.bleedingcool.com/2018/07/30/marvel-publish-dark-horse-conan-comics-collections/

Continuing its celebration of the return of CONAN this January, Marvel is excited to announce the release of two volumes of CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTION: OUT OF THE DARK HILLS and THE HEART OF YAG-KOSHA!

Collecting Conan: The Legend 0 and Conan (2004) #1-19, CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTION: OUT OF THE DARKSOME HILLS presents tales from industry great Kurt Busiek and Eisner-winning Conan artist Cary Nord, including classic stories adapted from the epic works of original author Robert E. Howard. Relive all the legendary and glorious detail of Conan’s battle with the Vanir, his meeting with the Frost Giant’s daughter, and more! CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTION: OUT OF THE DARKSOME HILLS is VOL. 1 in the CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTIONS, collecting Conan’s various ongoing series from 2004-2017.

CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTION: THE HEART OF YAG-KOSHA presents the legend in more swashbuckling stories, including tales of Conan’s storied youth! Relive all his adventures in the City of Thieves and the Hall of the Dead, with more of Howard’s classic tales. CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTION: THE HEART OF YAG-KOSHA is VOL. 2 in the CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTIONS.

Next year, get ready to take on Conan’s early exploits and magic with the CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTIONS! And beginning later in 2019, the CONAN: HYBORIAN TALES EPIC COLLECTIONS will collect Conan’s various one-shots and miniseries from 2004-2016!

CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTION: OUT OF THE DARKSOME HILLS TPB
COLLECTING: VOL. 1: CONAN: THE LEGEND 0, CONAN (2004) 1-19
On Sale 6/2/19

CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTION: THE HEART OF YAG-KOSHA TPB
COLLECTING: VOL. 2: CONAN (2004) 20-39
On Sale 3/4/19

[Pinwig]

Weird stuff. So Dark Horse reprinted all Marvel's Conan stuff, now Marvel are going to reprint all Dark Horse's. I'll get those. I don't have Dark Horse's stories.

[Philip Ayres]

Aug 1, 2018 22:11:53 GMT Pinwig said:

Weird stuff. So Dark Horse reprinted all Marvel's Conan stuff, now Marvel are going to reprint all Dark Horse's.

Similar things have happened with most of the licensed properties: Dark Horse reprinted Marvel's Star Wars, now Marvel reprints Dark Horse's. Ditto GI Joe and TF, now with IDW, previously Marvel.

[Jaymz]

Those Dark Horse Conan issues were reprinted relatively recently by Dark Horse as Conan Omnibus, with the 7th volume due out later this year.

[blueshift]

Comixology are selling the current omnibuses for 2.50 each!

[Pinwig]

This is what I was thinking. Conan is a much smaller market than Star Wars, so making a fanfare about reprinting stuff that has only recently been reprinted seems a bit odd. Dark Horse haven't kept the omnibus volumes of Savage Sword in print, so there can't be a huge market for this stuff (much to my annoyance, I'm missing three volumes from a full set of 22, but they cost silly money on the secondary market).

[The Doctor]

Aug 2, 2018 5:55:22 GMT blueshift said:

Comixology are selling the current omnibuses for 2.50 each!

Oh no. Not again. Another two-fingered salute to print customers of new Marvel books: £36 in a comic shop (£20-25 on Amazon) or £2.50 on digital. This recent policy really makes me angry.

-Ralph

[The Doctor]

Aug 2, 2018 7:18:30 GMT Pinwig said:

This is what I was thinking. Conan is a much smaller market than Star Wars, so making a fanfare about reprinting stuff that has only recently been reprinted seems a bit odd. Dark Horse haven't kept the omnibus volumes of Savage Sword in print, so there can't be a huge market for this stuff (much to my annoyance, I'm missing three volumes from a full set of 22, but they cost silly money on the secondary market).

The market is people like me who love the Epic Collection trade dress and want to build up a large Phil-like pile of them to look nice on shelves!

-Ralph