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May 1965 marked the debut of Nick Fury, agent of SHIELD - and this omnibus collects the entire publishing slate from that monht, in this time capsule of an omnibus! Marvel proudly celebrates the 60th anniversary of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's S.H.I.E.L.D. with an Omnibus collecting every Marvel comic released in May 1965, the month Nick Fury's super-hero spy thriller debuted! It's the next step in the evolution of the Marvel Universe, one that's increasingly being taken over by innovative super heroes. But the there's still plenty to be had in the pages of Patsy Walker and Millie the Model as those titles adapt to the ever-swinging Sixties. While over on the range in Two-Gun Kid, the Western villain the Panther seems like a fantastic idea. May 1965 also featured the beginning of Namor the Sub-Mariner - Marvel's original antihero - in his Tales to Astonish solo series. Take a trip back in time and experience the whole of the Marvel Universe with the Marvel- May 1965 Omnibus! COLLECTING- STRANGE TALES (1951) #135, THE X-MEN (1963) #12, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #118, TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #70, PATSY AND HEDY (1952) #101, RAWHIDE KID (1955) #47, THE FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #41, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #27, THE AVENGERS (1963) #18, TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #68, SGT. FURY (1963) #20, DAREDEVIL (1964) #9, MODELING WITH MILLIE (1963) #40, PATSY WALKER (1945) #122, KID COLT OUTLAW (1948) #124, TWO-GUN KID (1948) #77 and MILLIE THE MODEL (1945) #130
May 1965 marks a pivotal moment in the Marvel Universe as the espionage thriller "Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D." debuts, signaling a shift towards innovative super-heroes. This omnibus collects every Marvel comic published in that landmark month, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the evolving Marvel landscape. Alongside the emergence of S.H.I.E.L.D., readers will find the continued adventures of established characters like Patsy Walker and Millie the Model adapting to the swinging sixties, the classic Western tales of Two-Gun Kid, and the reintroduction of Namor the Sub-Mariner in his own solo series within Tales to Astonish.
This omnibus offers a unique time capsule, presenting the entirety of Marvel's output from May 1965, a month notable for the debut of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. The collection highlights the evolving nature of the Marvel Universe during the Silver Age, showcasing the introduction of espionage elements alongside established superheroics and continuing popular series. Readers can expect a diverse range of stories, from the adventures of iconic characters like Spider-Man and the Avengers to Westerns and romance titles, providing a comprehensive look at the publisher's output during this period. The inclusion of early S.H.I.E.L.D. stories alongside other titles demonstrates the breadth of Marvel's creative output and its transition into new thematic territories.
Page Count:
496
Publication Date:
2025-04-29
Publisher:
Marvel Worldwide, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
1302962256
ISBN-13:
9781302962258
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