"Return of the Freak!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito.
Eddie March is near death after his heroic effort to stop Dr. Spectrum in the previous issue. Tony Stark and Dr. Don Blake use the enervator to try to save Eddie's life, but the procedure goes awry and Eddie becomes the Freak! Now Iron Man has to stop his friend's rampage!
Story by Gerry Conway. Art by George Tuska and Bob Layton.
It's Round 2 with the Controller. But, can the Golden Avenger hope to triumph when the villain's slaves who feed his strength are legion? And, to make matters worse, one of the dangerous Blood Brothers have just broken free and joined the fray.
"Kraken Kills!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom.
Even if ole Shell Head defeats Commander Kraken, the cybernetic pirate's men will kill Iron Man's friends. But, Kraken's true intentions for the Golden Avenger will shock you. 32 pages.
Story by Gerry Conway and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Don Perlin.
Iron Man has just been defeated by the lumbering juggernaut known as Ultimo. With the Armored Avenger out of the way, who can stop this giant menace from destroying the nation's capitol? 32 pages.
"Showdown with the Guardsman!" Story by Gerry Conway and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Don Perlin.
The Guardsman is back and he's wiping the floor with the Invincible Iron Man. Can Tony's heart hold out long enough for him to find a way to defeat this armored rogue? 32 pages.
"Sunfire Strikes Again!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Don Perlin.
Tony's heart is becoming dangerously weak, but there is no rest for the wicked. The fiery mutant known as Sunfire is running wild and Tony must don the armor of the Guardsman to try and stop him. But, does this armor and Tony's heart have enough power to make it through the fight? Plus, who is the mysterious puppet master pulling the strings behind the scenes? 32 pages.
"At the Mercy of the Mandarin!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito.
Tony must don his old armor to save his life and to confront the solar samurai, Sunfire. Plus, witness the triumphant return of Shell Head's arch enemy, the terrible Mandarin. 32 pages.
MC2 Brings On The Bad Guys: enter Buffer Zone, Enthralla and the Uncanny X-People!
In the first tale, Zane learns that Miller Hallandale, his high school nemesis, is claiming to be a close friend of J2...and sets out to teach this bully a lesson! Unfortunately, our hero doesn't plan for the unexpected appearance of Buffer Zone--a brand-new super villain who can't be harmed! Then, J2 confronts his destiny when he is forced to battle the all-new Uncanny X-People! Does even J2 have enough power to survive the combined might of Jubilee, Angry Eagle, the bestial Simian, the stretchable Spanner and the turbulent Torque?! And who is Enthralla, and what is her hold over these mighty mutants?
Written by Tom DeFalco. Art and covers by Ron Lim and Al Milgrom.
Cover price $1.99.
Cover pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom. "Hittin' N' Hasslin' With the Hulk," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom
J2 vs. the Incredible Hulk!; Some serious damage is incurred in a showdown between Marvels heaviest hitters; Zane flexes his heroism by saving Talia and Montana from a sinister Halloween gag! "Self-Defense the Zane Marko Way!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom. "The Ghost of Halloween Present," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom; J2 discovers that his powers could be fun even if the "little" Zane continues to appear like a looser.
38 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.
Cover pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom. "Father Hunt," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom
Zane delves deep into his subconscious to uncover his fears about his father Juggernaut; But the psychotherapy goes a little too far when J2 must confront Juggernaut in the flesh!; Will this father-son reunion have a happy ending?; Introducing Slippery Sam! "The Sad and Sorry Saga of Slippery Sam, The Sliding Man," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom; In a supermarket with his mother, J2 fights against a man who couldn't be tag by anyone; Slippery Sam tricks and laughs at him until J2 breaks a fountain; The water throws the villain in front of J2's fist; The young hero just has to join back his mother after the victory.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.
Cover pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom. "When Magneta Strikes--!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom
J2 may have found a kindred spirit in hero Magneta- that is, if they can stop attacking each other first!; Who is the woman modeling herself after the Master of Magnetism?; And why does she consider J2 a teammate?; Wild Thing stars in her own adventure! "The Letter," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Brett Breeding; Wild thing battles a thug. "J2's Funny Fairy Tales For Fools and Fellons: Little Red, the Wretched Hood," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Paul Ryan.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.
"Murmur of the Heart!" Nick Fury cameo. Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Freeman. Jonathan "Jack"
Hart is a man of immense power. The problem is he is dying. Tired of waiting around for the inevitable, Jack decides to end his existence, but can't. Meanwhile, alien invaders threaten mankind and Jack of Hearts just may be the only man alive that can stop them.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"Heart to Heart!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Freeman.
Jack of Hearts possesses power beyond belief. But what happens when a man is pulled in too many directions at once? Plus, what is Marcy Kane's secret?
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"Heart Attack!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Freeman.
Jack of Hearts may have the power to save the alien world known as Contraxia, but there are those that would see him destroyed first. In order to become the hero he wants to be, will he have to make the ultimate sacrifice?
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
Cover pencils by Mario Capaldi, inks by Bambos Georgioli. Friends Like These!, script by Dan Abnett, pencils by Mario Capaldi, inks by Bambos Georgioli
S.C.U.M. plans to kidnap an RAF man with NATO secrets when he visits the school. Based on the cartoon.
36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
Cover pencils by Mario Capaldi, inks by Bambos Georgioli. Absolute Zero!, script by Dan Abnett, pencils by Mario Capaldi, inks by Bambos Georgioli
S.C.U.M. plans to hold Switzerland ransom by encasing in glaciers created by Doctor No's Ice-Cap Machine. Based on the cartoon.
36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
Hip-Hop Variant
Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by Jeff Dekal.
She is back after a decade! A lot has changed in the Marvel Universe and there are still many secrets hiding in the shadows. Secrets only a special woman like Jessica Jones can hope to uncover. Discover the haunting secrets from Jessica's past in this blistering new series. Alias Investigations is open for business.
28 pages, full color. PARENTAL ADVISORY Cover price $3.99.
Variant 4B
Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Michael Gaydos. Cover by Jeff Dekal.
Jessica Jones latest case has revealed a new hidden evil in the Marvel Universe. An evil so terrifying she was willing to rip her family apart to save them from it. But was the sacrifice enough? Another all-new blistering chapter of Marvel's premier detective.
28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.
Frank Miller art (first published Marvel work). "Master Assassin of Mars, Part 3: Meanwhile, Back in Helium." Tars Tarkas wins a battle with Barak Sol, making Tarkas leader of the Tharks. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by John Byrne and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 2: From the Shadows...Stara Kan." John Carter battles the White Apes.
Stara Kan flees to the Atmosphere Factory after escaping Helium.
Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Kane and Cockrum.
Cover price $0.30.
"Master Assassin of Mars, Part 10: Hide ?n' Seek." Kantos Kan finds Dejah Thoris, who is being held prisoner in a dungeon in Helium. John Carter and Tars Tarkas battle The Master Assassin. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Ric Villamonte.
Cover price $0.40.
"Master Assassin of Mars, Part 11: Night of the Long Knives." Tardos Moor, Dejah Thoris, Tara, a nurse, Kantos Kan, Sola, John Carter, and Tars Tarka save the city of Helium. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Ernie Chan. Cover by Chan.
Cover price $0.40.
"The Weapons Makers of Mars." While exploring the city of Aaanthor, Kantos Kan, Sasoom Thil, and John Carter battle imaginary enemies and discover an ancient weapons maker. The letters page announces the end of the series.
Script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Carmine Infantino.
Cover price $0.40.
"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 3: Requiem for a Warlord!"
John Carter escapes confinement and battles both man and beast for the love of Dejah Thoris. Includes Barsoom portfolio art page by Alex Nino.
Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Kane.
Cover price $0.30.
