In 1987, Marvel Comics launched the first edition of Marvel Masterworks, aiming to revive classic storylines in a premium hardcover format with restored artwork and improved graphic quality. Starting three editions that year, the series went on to release four volumes annually until 1994.

Coming soon to Kickstarter, Clover Press is reviving this iconic series with four new collections. Each edition celebrates a distinct era of Marvel history and showcases some of the greatest creators in the comic industry. The first wave of Clover Press’ Marvel Masterworks includes four titles. Thanks to Clover Press and Marvel Masterworks, we are pleased to include some exclusive Original Art Reproductions for three of the four upcoming titles.

In Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 18, Chris Claremont and Jim Lee begin their march towards X-Men #1, the Guiness Book of World Records top-selling comic book of all time—collecting THE UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) 256-268 & ANNUAL (1970) 14 and material from THE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL (1963) 23, X-FACTOR ANNUAL (1986) 5 and THE NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL (1984) 6.

Featuring an introduction by Chris Claremont

Black and white “The Uncanny X-Men” comic cover shows X-Men characters fighting, with dramatic poses and energy effects. Creator credits and color guide marks are visible around the edges. Comic book cover art showing two characters, one in black armor and the other shirtless with claws, engaged in a dynamic mid-air battle against a red background.

In Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, Vol. 25, Walter Simonson and Sal Buscema’s original art is faithfully restored and looking better than ever as The God of Thunder leads an army into Hel itself in this fan-favorite classic every Marvel fan should have in their library—collecting THE MIGHTY THOR (1966) 360-369 and BALDER THE BRAVE (1985) 1-4.

Featuring an introduction by Walter Simonson

Black and white comic art showing a dynamic scene with a superhero wielding a hammer, energy bursts, and other figures in the background. Comic panel guides and color labels are visible. Comic cover of The Mighty Thor #365 shows Thor as a frog holding Mjolnir, leaping in front of frogs in a city. Title asks, “What do you call a 6’6” fighting mad frog?” Art by Walter Simonson.

In Marvel Masterworks: The Tomb of Dracula, Vol. 6, high-stakes storytelling pulls long-running characters like Quincy Harker, Rachel van Helsing and Blade into a final reckoning that leaves no one untouched from collaborators Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan and Tom Palmer—collecting THE TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) 56-70.

Featuring an introduction by Kelley Jones

Black and white comic cover shows Dracula grabbing a woman in a cemetery with tombstones and bats in the background. Title reads “The Tomb of Dracula: Lord of Vampires!”. A vampire in a cape attacks a woman in a graveyard at night; a tombstone and a statue are visible in the background. Comic book cover art for The Tomb of Dracula #70.

In Marvel Masterworks: Super-Villain Team-Up, Vol. 1, Doctor Doom and his notorious accomplices Namor and the Red Skull take the stage in this classic Marvel series which gives the bad guys full rein—collecting GIANT-SIZE SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP (1975) 1-2, SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP (1975) 1-17, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) 27, THE AVENGERS (1963) 154-156, THE CHAMPIONS (1975) 16 and material from MARVEL PREVIEW (1975) 21.

Featuring an introduction by Roy Thomas

If you’re like me and love revisiting classic Marvel sagas and iconic characters, these collections are perfect for you! You can check out the Kickstarter campaign. Stay tuned for more information and an interview with Clover Press Editor Hank Kanalz, coming soon to GeekVibesNation.