New Comics Day: Marvel Fanfare Omnibus 3; Gil Kane Marvel Rarities; Spidey Newspaper Strip 1980, More

Our picks of the week. 

Marvel Fanfare Omnibus Vol. 3

The third and final Marvel Fanfare Omnibus completes the definitive reprinting of the 1980s' premier comics anthology! Showcasing top-tier creative talent and a diverse lineup of characters, Fanfare delivered a cutting-edge comics experience like no other. Hot off the success of Watchmen, artist Dave Gibbons teams with Walter Simonson for a Doctor Strange mystic masterpiece; Steve Gerber pens a four-part Shanna epic brimming with "good girl" charm; John Buscema makes a triumphant return to the Silver Surfer; and Mike Mignola crafts a poignant Namor tale. Plus: an all-pinup issue bursting with iconic artwork from Arthur Adams, Jim Lee, Barry Windsor-Smith and more. And that's just for starters!

COLLECTING: Marvel Fanfare (1982) #41-60 Order via Bookshop.org.

Lost Marvels No. 4: Gil Kane Rarities Vol. 1 – Jungle Book, Ka-Zar, Gullivar and Other Rediscovered Work

The Lost Marvels series again delves into the misty margins of Marvel's past to shine a light on extraordinary work that has never or rarely been collected for modern readers. This is the first volume of a compendium of some of the legendary Gil Kane's finest storytelling. Freed from the conventions of super-hero battles, Kane's art is a revelation here, capturing in flamboyant, imaginative detail the classic settings and characters of Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book tales (made even more vibrant by the great P. Craig Russell's inking); the origin of Ka-Zar from Astonishing Tales; and episodes of Gullivar Jones, Warrior of Mars, an adaptation by Kane and Roy Thomas of the seminal 1905 SF/Fantasy novel. Plus, a genre-hopping gallery of 100 exciting covers by the artist who almost single-handedly defined the look of 1970s-era Marvel. Order via Bookshop.org.

The Amazing Spider-Man: The Classic Newspaper Comics — 1980

The Amazing Spider-Man swung into newsprint on Monday, January 3, 1977! The web-slinger's daily strip brought Marvel's most popular hero from comic pages to newspapers worldwide. Through Stan Lee's storytelling and John Romita's masterful art, the strip delivered dramatic storylines that pitted Spidey against classic foes while introducing brand new characters. In doing so, the strip helped make Spider-Man a household name beyond the comic book stands.

1980 begins with Peter Parker in the midst of a crisis of conscience as he gives up his life as Spider-Man! When Aunt May's life is threatened, he must find a way to save her without his costume. The challenges keep coming as the Kingpin is released from prison and clashes with Spidey once more, and a new adversary emerges in the form of the Protector!

This series collects the strip strictly by year, reprinting each installment from January 1 to December 31. Each volume measures 11" x 8.5" in a horizontal format. Additionally, each book slides into a vertical slipcase, designed for protection and easy shelving. Order via Bookshop.org.

The EC Archives: The Complete Valor

Collecting the complete run of Valor in an affordable oversized paperback, from the heroic and legendary artistic talents of Carl Wessler, Bernie Krigstein, Graham Ingels, Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, and George Evans. Featuring a foreword by P. Craig Russell!

Collects Valor #1–#5. Order via Bookshop.org.