Collects Avengers (1963) #69-70, 85-86, 141-144, 147-149; Thor (1966) #280; Avengers (1998) #5-6; Avengers/Squadron Supreme Annual '98; Squadron Supreme (2015) #3.

The late John Hicklenton was one of Britain's leading comic book artists, famous for the brutal, visceral draughtsmanship he brought to the 2000AD/Judge Dredd titles and Nemesis the Warlock. His final graphic novel is a parable of environmental devastation, depicting the quest of Mara, Warrior and Earth Goddess, as she seeks revenge against the Longpig: a Satanic personification of capitalism, red in tooth and claw, whose followers, a legion of the damned, look quite a lot like us. The world of the Longpig is rich in killing fields and scenes of mass crucifixion that recall Goya, Blake, and Bacon, and represents a true crossover of the graphic novel form with fine art. John took his own life with the help of an assisted.

This title formerly called Star-Spangled War Stories; see Our Army at War #168 for 1st app. Cover by Joe Kubert. Legends Never Die!, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Gerry Talaoc; The Unknown Soldier helps hold a vital position during the Battle of the Bulge; Flashback to his childhood, and the explosion that made him the Unknown Soldier. And Then There Was One, script by Steve Skeates, art by Ric Estrada; Details on how Lt. Larry Rock recieved the head-wound that causes him spells of momentary madness; Larry Rock is the brother of Sgt. Rock, who's stories take place in the Pacific.

A portfolio of artwork representing the Vertigo titles of 1995. Unlike the previous Vertigo galleries ( A Death Gallery, The Sandman: A Gallery of Dreams, and The Endless Gallery), this volume is much less cohesive and timeless. This is due mainly to the inclusion of pin ups for numerous limited series and a "future visions" section showcasing upcoming titles.

Evolving into a God of Strength, Superman has become an angry, violent brute. But what unlikely hero can save him?