Steve Gerber, Mary Skrenes & Jim Mooney

Hardcover | 18.4 x 1.5 x 26 cm | 240 pp

Marvel | 2023 | 9781302949457

The Marvel Masterworks series presents reprints of collected works featuring beautifully restored images to match the original comics along with expanded bonus material.

Omega The Unknown (1976-7) Nos. 1-10, The Defenders (1979) Nos. 76-77 + bonus material

A cult-classic gem from comics visionary Steve Gerber - his innovative work on Man-Thing, The Defenders and Howard the Duck opened creative avenues that excited readers and inspired a generation of creators. So, when Marvel announced an all-new character co-created by Gerber, anticipation was fever pitch.

Omega the Unknown debuted in late 1975. It featured an enigmatic approach to one of the most compelling stories: the stranger in a strange land. Jean-Michael Starling, a boy with a mysterious past, holds a curious connection to the super-powered being Omega. Their quest to understand the gritty world of New York City's reveals as much about us as it does them. As their secrets are revealed and the action unfolds in the Marvel manner, you'll come to understand why Omega holds a place as one of the most influential series of its time.