"Prisoner!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and the Shroud. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by Jim Starlin, John Romita (assists), and Alan Weiss
The Fantastic Four invade Latveria to free the Sub-Mariner! After working their way through an army of androids, the fabulous foursome are poised to bust into Doctor Doom's castle! But the Latverian monarch sends his final line of defense to stop the FF! The Avenging Son! Hold on, Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny are here to rescue Namor, not fight him! As the FF and the Sub-Mariner tangle one more time, a diplomat from the United States government meets with Victor Von Doom. The Fantastic Four knock out Namor and surge forward to attack Doctor Doom until they are stopped cold by…Henry Kissinger! What?! (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.)
32 pages Cover price $0.25.
"Escape!" Guest-starring the Shroud. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Owen McCarron (finishes). Cover by Marie Severin.
In a dramatic reversal of roles, Dr. Doom finds himself a prisoner of Atlantis! Shrewd maneuvering by Namorita and Tamara has brought the Latverian monarch under their control! But now that they have him, what are they going to do with him? Meanwhile, the Shroud and the Sub-Mariner make a run for the border to escape Latveria! However, Doom's civilian authorities are in hot pursuit! When the fleeing duo comes across a traveling circus, they see a perfect opportunity to blend in with the performers and slip out of the country! But this isn't an ordinary circus, it's the Circus of Crime! Are Prince Namor and the Shroud ready to battle under the big top?
First 30¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.30.
1st printing. Collects Supercrooks (2012 Marvel) #1-4.Written by Mark Millar and Nacho Vigalondo. Art and cover by Leinil Francis Yu.One last heist. That's what they all say, right? Just one final score, and everyone can retire and take up fishing.Thing is, the jails are filled with super villains who thought the same thing, and got busted. But the Heat's in a jam. He's run up the kind of gambling debt that - if he can't pay it back in cash - will be paid in blood. Nobody wants to see the most beloved supercrook of all time rubbed out by the mob - especially his biggest fan, Johnny Bolt. And Johnny's got a plan to help the Heat and make all his buddies disgustingly rich at the same time.Unfortunately for Johnny's recruits, they have to head to Spain and rob the world's most notorious super villain blind. And that's where things get tricky.Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature ReadersCover price $16.99.
Halloween mask inside. Gateway cover art by Jim Balent. "Meet The Supernaturals!" character bios, pencils by Ivan Reis, inks by Joe Pimental. Untitled story, script by Brian Pulido (storyteller; re-creator) and Marc Andreyko, pencils by Ivan Reis, inks by Joe Pimental
As the Chaos! Event begins, Jack O'Lantern summons monsters from all over the world; The monsters are held back by Earth's other magical superhuman champions; Meanwhile, the Supernaturals regroup and face Jack O'Lantern for the final time.
48 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.99.
The UK's own super soldier meets the U.S.Agent in this first issue extravaganza!
This series premiere packs hard hitting action, plus a silver embossed logo. Written by Michael Bennent and Lee Stevens. Art by Andrew Currie and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Andrew Currie and Cam Smith.
Cover price $2.50.
Trapped in the late Dr. Kahn's house with no way out, the S.A.S. closes in on Hauer and Wilde. And Avengers West Coast's U.S.Agent guest stars as the details of Hauer's final fatal mission are revealed.
Written by Michael Bennent and Lee Stevens. Art by Andrew Currie and Robin Riggs. Cover by Andrew Currie and Rodney Ramos.
Cover price $1.75.
Introducing the 'Welsh Squaddies,' genetically enhanced soldiers who are pitted against Hauer and U.S.Agent in a clash that must be seen to be believed.
Written by Michael Bennent and Lee Stevens. Art by Andrew Currie and Robin Riggs. Cover by Andrew Currie and Rodney Ramos.
Cover price $1.75.
Captain America and U.S.Agent guest star! Get set for the ultimate battle between Hauer's Super Soldiers and the Welsh Squaddies. When a hero is killed, Super Soldiers concludes its first story and embarks on a riveting new one.
Written by Lee Stevens. Art by Andrew Currie and Robin Riggs. Cover by Andrew Currie and Cam Smith.
Cover price $1.75.
Special origin issue! Nick Fury guest stars as Hauer gets his team of new Super Soldiers ready for their first mission. See what happens when Dragonfly wakes up and finds out it's not 1973 anymore.
Written by Lee Stevens. Art by Andrew Currie and Robin Riggs. Cover by Andrew Currie.
Cover price $1.75.
Savagery in the Savage Land! The X-Men make a cameo appearance in a story set in London a decade ago. Can Hauer survive the evil machinations of Hydra? Nick Fury's on hand to help him out.
Written by Lee Stevens. Art and cover by Andrew Currie and Robin Riggs.
Cover price $1.75.
The Punisher guest stars! When the Mercy Corporation buys the Super Soldiers, Frank Castle surmises that it has a hidden agenda. Count on the Punisher to pump an answer out of somebody! This action-crammed issue also introduces Roid Rage.
Written by Lee Stevens. Art by Mike Ratera and Robin Riggs. Cover by Andrew Currie and Robin Riggs.
Cover price $1.75.
Cover art by Jackson Guice. Shock Waves, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Jackson Guice
Domino learns she is related to Raader; The crew attempts to rescue Domino's parents, held captive by Admiral J'Rel.
36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.
Cover art by Colleen Doran. Whatever Happened to Black Bess?, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Colleen Doran, inks by Ricardo Villamonte
Raader's crew lands on another planet to discover primitives; Black Bess gets herself captured and taken to the Queen Mother; Her plan, kill Queen Mother and lay the blame on Raader, even though it costs her own life.
36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.
Cover art by Jackson Guice. Shock Waves, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Jackson Guice
Domino learns she is related to Raader; The crew attempts to rescue Domino's parents, held captive by Admiral J'Rel.
36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.
Cover art by Jackson Guice. The Weirdling!, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Jackson Guice;
Our friends discover and land on a planet where the dwarves have indicated they may find a new ship; They find long lost Captain Scarlet and his ship, the Queen of the Caribe.
36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.
Cover art by Geof Isherwood. A House Divided, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Geof Isherwood
Raader and friends are reunited with her old ship and crew; Back through the Cloudwall, they head for Haven, the pirate planet; Black Bess and her pirate crew are waiting to ambush her; And the Colonizer fleet is waiting to destroy them all.
36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.
Cover art by Geof Isherwood. Run for Cover!, script by Bill Mantlo, art by Geof Isherwood;
The Pirate Planet vs the Colonizer fleet; The pirate ships and crews which escape decide to abandon Haven and become Privateers, offering protection to worlds the Colonizers attack; Raader decides to 'protect' Earth, so off they go to find it.
36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.
Cover art by Geof Isherwood. Rats, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Geof Isherwood, inks by Ricardo Villamonte
Domino and Cap'n Kidd join Raader and her pirates as they head back into space. Dodger, Bonnie, J'Rel and Captain Scarlet remain on Earth with the Drakes; Dodger has a lot to learn.
36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.
Cover art by Geof Isherwood. Bog-Thing!, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Geof Isherwood, inks by Ricardo Villamonte
On Earth, Bonnie and friends hunt for her treasure, buried over 300 years ago. On Fenmoor IV, Raader kicks out Black Bess and the Colonizers.
36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.
Cover by Gil Kane. "Beyond All Rescue!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia
Iron Man and Pepper try to escape Mole Man's subterranean world; The subterraneans kidnap Pepper; Iron Man follows them to the Mole Man, and then pretends to agree to give the Mole Man his earth digger; Iron Man then flies Pepper out as the digger explodes, burying the Mole Man and destroying Stark's factory. "If Bucky Lives..!", script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; The Red Skull (behind the scenes) sets a trap for Captain America by showing him a robot duplicate of Bucky; "Bucky" says that he's been held a prisoner for years and needs Captain America to save him, saying he's on Seagull Island; Caps ship is caught in a plastic bubble just like the one which brought Power Man and Swordsman to the island; The story crosses over with Avengers #38
36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Monstrous Menace of the Mysterious Melter!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia
Tony Stark visits the construction site of his factory, where it's being rebuilt; Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts are also there and almost get injured by a faulty crane. In order to save them, Tony pushes Pepper out of the way, with him and Happy being hit by the rocks the crane is carrying; Pepper immediately rushes to Happy, and Tony realizes that she loves Happy, not him; Iron Man faces; The Melter escapes from jail and kidnaps Tony. "Back From the Dead!", script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; The Red Skull, using a Bucky robot, lures Captain America into a trap.
36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Within the Vastness of Viet Nam!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia
Iron Man helps the US Army in Vietnam test some inventions of his designed for military use; After a successful test, Iron Man's told that the real reason he was asked to come was so that he could destroy a fortress known as Hill 38, a laboratory where a communist called Half-Face lives. "Before My Eyes, Nick Fury Died!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; AIM tries to assassinate Nick Fury, but Captain America manages to stop their Mecho-Assassin. Guest appearances by Hawkeye, Goliath (Henry Pym), Wasp, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and Hercules. Part of the story continues from Avengers #42 and Strange Tales #159. Letter from comics writer Tony Isabella.
36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.
Iron Man and Captain America star in Tales of Suspense, harkening back to the good ol' days and the original ToS, starring Cap and Shell Head!
This story pits our heroes against DANTE, a terrorist group led by Cap's old nemesis, Emil Stein. Tony Stark will need to get hold of Stein for his own reasons - notes on the production of his armor have fallen into the madman's hands! When Iron Man and Captain America learn that DANTE plan to assassinate the president of a major company, they switch into high gear, and the heroes swap roles. Cap dons a suit of armor, and, when Iron Man's own armor fails, Tony is forced to take it off and fight like a man! Written by James Robinson. Painted art and cover by Colin MacNeil. Featuring a cardstock cover with an acetate over-cover. Interiors feature computer-generated, high-end color separations printed on glossy stock.
Cover price $6.95.
