Books by Carl Burgos

Marvel proudly presents TIMELY''S GREATEST, a series of once-in-a-lifetime Omnibi presenting the greatest stories from the era when Marvel was known as Timely Comics. Marvel''s first super hero, the burning-hot hit known as the Human Torch, seared his way into readers'' minds in 1939, setting the path for all Marvel icons to come. Carl Burgos'' fiery hero wasn''t a typical do-gooder; he was a creation of cutting-edge science in a world that was terrified by his burning visage. In this first-time-ever collection of every Human Torch tale from the character''s debut through Carl Burgos'' April 1942 induction into the war effort, you''ll experience the birth of Marvel Comics. Also featuring Burgos'' rare post-war and 1950s Torch stories and covers. Collecting: Marvel Comics 1; Marvel Mystery Comics 2-34, 83; Human Torch 2-7, 28; All-Winners Comics 1-4; Daring Mystery Comics 7; Captain America Comics 76; Young Men 24-28

The book that kicked off the Marvel Universe back in 1939, presented better than ever in glorious hardcover - together with an extensive array of special features! Marvel Comics 1 promised action, mystery and adventure, and it delivered! The issue's cover star, the original android Human Torch, blazed his way into readers' hearts - and Namor the Sub-Mariner made a big splash! As well as the dazzling debuts of these two Golden Age heroes, pulp star Ka-Zar swung into comics, and costumed detective the Angel made his debut! Plus Western adventures with the Masked Raider - and terror in the jungle! And from this one issue, published 80 years ago, grew the entire Marvel Universe! Now, Marvel Comics 1 is collected along with bonus artwork, insightful essays, a gallery of homages to its iconic cover, and much more!