Invaders Classic: The Complete Collection Vol. 1, collects the 1970s Marvel Comics series the Invaders issues 1-22, Giant Size Invaders 1, Invaders Annual 1 and Avengers 71.
The Invaders comics tells the stories of a super-hero team consisting of Captain America, Bucky, Sub-Mariner, The Original Human Torch and his sidekick Toro. The stories are written by Roy Thomas and take place in the 40s during the World War II era. Roy Thomas had written nearly every Marvel Comic from the late 60s through the 70s with many of his comics becoming classics.
The stories in these issues are from a much simpler time with the longest story arcs lasting about 3 issues. However because of the simpler storylines and the carefree writing style, these comics seemed more fun.
Now just a little bit on the artwork. Most of these issues are drawn by Frank Robbins. Robbins had been a comic book artist since the Golden Age. However he had a bit of a revival during the 70s doing work for both DC and Marvel. When I was collecting these as a 10 something living outside of Boston, I loved seeing Captain America, Sub-Mariner and The Human Torch fighting Nazis together. All the while I kept thinking why cannot Marvel get a better artist for this book than this guy. Frank Robbins figures also looked like they moved in ways that the anatomy was not designed to move, like rubber bands. A far cry from other artist working for Marvel during the 70s. I kept thinking why not, Gil Kane, John Buscema or John Romita.....anybody but.
As time has gone by and I now hold this wonderful collection in my hands, I can actually appreciate the artwork of Frank Robbins. I look at it now forty years gone, I can see the amazing job that he did on this book. The composition of the panels are extremely well done, much better than many modern artist. Also now that I am older I can see that Frank Robbins was creating a cartoonish look with a purpose. Remember I mentioned these were simpler days in both stories and artwork, yes there were much more serious artist out there at the time, but I look at these panels now and they have such energy and creativity that have endured for forty years and probably beyond.
Oh and by the way Frank Robbins co created Man-Bat.
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I`ve been a fan of the original team since the 70`s. Getting this novel was no-brainer!!
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Up and at em Captain!!
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Ein uns Deutschen vorenthaltener Comic-Klassiker!
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