THE MARVELS #5
(W) KURT BUSIEK (A) Yildiray Cinar (CA) Alex Ross
For starters, there's a Big Little Book. Plus monsters, international mayhem, the arrival of heroes in trouble and a deadly threat for Dr. Strange. And apartment problems, phone calls and an audience with Namor of Atlantis. You know, those kinds of things. Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Storm and more, plus the return of a Golden Age great and... Dakota North? Man, when we say "marvels," we mean marvels! Don't miss it - we'd miss you! Rated T
UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN COMPLETE COLLECTION TP #1
(W) KURT BUSIEK (A) Paul Lee (CA) Pat Olliffe
Peter Parker's earliest days as the Amazing Spider-Man! Join acclaimed tale-spinner KURT BUSIEK, the legendary scribe of MARVELS, as he delves into the past once more to weave an intricate web of "lost" stories! First, Peter must come to terms with his Uncle Ben's death - and learn how best to honor his memory - as he takes his first fledgling steps as a crimefighter! Then, swing along with Spidey for a series of untold gems as the newly minted Spider-Man encounters the Human Torch, Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, Sandman and more classic characters - along with new friends and foes, including Batwing, Bluebird and the Scorcher - on his way to becoming Marvel's premier super hero! But what are the shocking secrets of Peter's first love, Betty Brant? Collecting AMAZING FANTASY (1995) #16-18 and UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #1-14. Rated T