Marvel's Mightiest Monsters, (Hardcover)

<b>Kaiju fans assemble! This deluxe collection features a curated selection of pre-superhero monster stories from the 1950s and early 1960s.</b> <p><i>Marvel's Mightiest Monsters</i> showcases the larger-than-life creatures that helped establish the creative foundation for the Marvel Age of Comics, including iconic monsters like the fire-breathing <b>Fin Fang Foom</b>, the extraterrestrial giant, <b>Goom </b>(along with <b>Googam, Son of Goom)</b>, the sentient tree-creature <b>Groot</b>, the colossal <b>Monsteroso</b>, and the telepathic titan, <b>Xemnu</b>. </p><p>These classic tales explore alien invaders threatening Earth, mutated beasts born from atomic-age anxieties, and bizarre scientific experiments gone horribly wrong. This oversize hardcover presents the best stories from anthology titles <i>Tales to Astonish</i>, <i>Journey into Mystery</i>, <i>Strange Tales</i>, and <i>Tales of Suspense</i>, spotlighting the masterful work of comics legends <b>Stan Lee, Jack Kirby</b>, and <b>Steve Ditko</b>. </p><p>The collection also includes modern monster stories and cover art from acclaimed creators, including <b>Chris Claremont, Sal Buscema, John Byrne</b>, <b>Gil Kane</b>, <b>Eric Powell</b>, <b>Tradd Moore</b>, and <b>Arthur Adams</b>--demonstrating how these creatures continue to captivate new generations of readers. </p><p>The stories are accompanied by a new essay from comics historians <b>John Lind </b>and <b>Chris Ryall</b> discussing the impact of these monster comics, original art pages, and iconic covers. It's the ultimate tribute to Marvel's monstrous heritage! </p><p>Collects stories from <i>Tales to Astonish </i>#1, 5, 6, 9, 12-15, 19, 27, and 34. <i>Tales of Suspense </i>#7, 9, 13-15, and 17. <i>Journey into Mystery </i>#62, 64, 65, 70, and 78. <i>Strange Tales </i>#72, 73, 75, 76, 80, 85, and 88-90. <i>Amazing Adventures </i>#1 and 5. <i>The Incredible Hulk Annual </i>#5<i>.</i></p>

• Marvel's Mightiest Monsters, (Hardcover)
• Author: Marvel
• ISBN: 9781506755823
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-10-27
• Page Count: 416