Heroes Reborn. "Magical Mystery Tour" Plot by Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb. Script by Jeph Loeb. Pencils by Whilce Portacio and Terry Shoemaker. Inks by John Dickenson and Homage Studios. Cover by Whilce Portacio.
Doctor Doom stands revealed as the architect of the agony inflicted upon Tony Stark and Rebel O'Reilly! And he is not the Heroes Reborn version of the Latverian monarch -- this is the real McCoy from Earth-616. Iron Man immediately attacks the armored despot and accidentally activates Doom's chronometer! Hauntingly, the two foes begin seeing visions of the past -- their recent past -- including a wild battle in Central Park. And then both Doctor Doom and the invincible one realize that something is very wrong with their reality...with their universe. Are they living on the wrong planet? Cameo appearances by Mr. Fantastic, the Hulk, She-Hulk (Heroes Reborn version), Doc Samson (Heroes Reborn version), and the Watcher. Flashback cameos by Onslaught and Teen Tony. (Notes: Iron Man appears next in Fantastic Four (2nd series) #12 to begin the Heroes Reunited crossover event vs. Galactus. Rebel O'Reilly returns in the one-shot: Heroes Reborn Rebel (2000) #1. This issue features a gatefold cover.)
40 pages. Cover price $1.99.
Cover by Kaare Andrews. "From Here to Infinity," script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Stuart Immonen, inks by Scott Koblish
Bruce battles a super strong Agent Pratt, while Sandra barters for her son Ricky. Statement of October 1, 2002: Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 52,096. Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 63,375.
36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.
Cover by WHILCE PORTACIO. Written by JEPH LOEB. Art by WHILCE PORTACIO.
For years now Leonard Samson has been part of the Marvel Universe. Both ally and enemy with the Hulk, the shocking turn of events in HULK #600 has introduced a far more deadly SAMSON. What has happened to DOC SAMSON and whose side is he on? Join Jeph Loeb and superstar artist WHILCE PORTACIO returning to Marvel for this special prologue issue to FALL OF THE HULKS where more secrets will be revealed! Plus: "Hulk Dentist," a tale of the colorful Hulks by Audrey Loeb & Dario Brizuela.
32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.
Written by PAUL JENKINS. Art by ANDRES GUINALDO ISABEL. Cover by ALEX GARNER.
Planet Sakaar is no more. The SON OF HULK will stop at nothing to exact his revenge on the Mighty GALACTUS for devouring his homeworld -- but there are those who wish to prevent him in his quest for blood. Nothing is at it seems as the Son of Hulk does whatever it takes to rain destruction on his enemies and bring Galactus to his knees. Will the prophesies of the Old Power hold true or is the Son of Hulk destined for failure?
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS. PLANET SKAAR: Part 2 - Written by GREG PAK. Pencils by RON LIM & RODNEY BUCHEMI, inks by GREG ADAMS.
We know what you've been waiting for. And it's finally come. Get ready for the Marvel Universe's most monumental clash this side of WORLD WAR HULK as the savage son meets his father's fists, Green Goliaths smash, and the puny humans of Planet Earth learn the meaning of HULK! VERSUS! SKAAR!
40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.
Written by Greg Pack. Art by Ron Lim, Cory Hamscher & Terry Pallot. Covers by Alex Garner.
Where the Hulk smashed, the Son of Hulk slaughters. Where the Hulk found wisdom, the Son of Hulk knows only wrath. But can the shining sojourner known as the Silver Surfer reveal the father to the son and awaken the man within the monster? And can Skaar in turn thwart the Surfer from leading his master Galactus to feast upon Planet Sakaar and its ancient Old Power? Shocking revelations and terrifying twists await as Skaar and the Silver Surfer face off one last time -- with the fate of billions in the balance!
32 Pages Cover price $2.99.
Written by Greg Pak. Art by Ron Lim & Cory Hamscher. Covers by Alex Garner.
Where the Hulk smashed, the Son of Hulk slaughters. Where the Hulk found wisdom, the Son of Hulk knows only wrath. But can the shining sojourner known as the Silver Surfer reveal the father to the son and awaken the man within the monster? And can Skaar in turn thwart the Surfer from leading his master Galactus to feast upon Planet Sakaar and its ancient Old Power? Shocking revelations and terrifying twists await as Skaar and the Silver Surfer face off one last time -- with the fate of billions in the balance!
32 PGS.(each)/Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.
Cover by DAVID YARDIN. Written by GREG PAK Penciled by RON LIM
The first time the Silver Surfer came to Planet Sakaar, he was enslaved as a gladiator and became the most terrifying combatant the Great Games had ever seen. But now the whole globe trembles - for the Silver Savage has returned, not as a mere gladiator - but as the Herald of Galactus, Devourer of Worlds! The children of Sakaar turn to the Son of Hulk for succor - but what hope have they now that Skaar has allied himself with his father's greatest enemy?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.
The System Bytes - Part 4 of 4. Continued from Wonder Man (1991 1st Series) Annual #1. The story concludes a thousand years in the future, as the dangerous computer virus infects the master computer Main Frame. It's up to Martinex of the Guardians and the Phoenix, Ghost Rider, Firelord and Wonder Man of the future to save the day--if they can survive an attack by a mystery villain thought to have died long before!
Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Herb Trimpe and Steve Montano. Cover by Valentino and Montano.
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Part 4 of 4 - "Cut Bait and Run!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange and Captain Universe. Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Kevin West and Steve Montano.
Can even the combined might of the Guardians of the Universe stand against a Badoon warrior empowered by the cosmic might of Captain Universe? Plus, what malevolent entity followed Doctor Strange and Vance Astro from the Dark Dimension? And can it be true, Vance and Aleta finally reunited?!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.
Part 2 of 4 - "Prelude to a Kill!" Guest-starring Captain America. Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Kevin West and Steve Montano.
Vance Astro as Major Victory patrols the street of New York City side-by-side with his childhood hero Captain America! Meanwhile, the Guardians soon learn that the Badoon are expecting their pre-emptive strike. And, in the 31st Century, Rancor comes face-to-face with Doom! Featuring the return of Captain Universe, but not like you'd expect.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.
"The (Secret) Origin of the Guardians of the Galaxy!"
Revealed at last, the startling truth behind the formation of the Guardians of the Galaxy. You've read their first appearance in Marvel Super Heroes (1966-1982 1st Series) #18. But witness the events from a different point of view and learn how the One Who Knows influenced these legendary events.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.
Part 1 of 2 - "The Coming of the Keeper!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano.
Meet the Keeper! The Norrin Radd of the 31st Century is a very different Sentinel of the Spaceways than the one we know in the present. And he heralds grave news indeed.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.
Homecoming: Part 4 of 4 - "Major Victory!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano.
The Guardians of the Galaxy, Punishers, Commandeers, the Badoon, and Talon all collide in the senses-shattering conclusion to the epic Homecoming Saga! Plus, the triumphant debut of Major Victory! Vance Astro's life will never be the same.
32 pages, FC. Note: Hollywood is revealed to in fact be Simon Williams, a.k.a. Wonder Man! Cover price $1.00.
Homecoming: Part 3 of 4 - "The Gentleman's Name is Talon!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover by Jim Valentino and Erik Larsen.
The Guardians meet a new ally, the feral hero known as Talon. Plus, more revelations with Vance Astro, Starhawk, and Martinex.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.
Homecoming: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover by Jim Valentino and Al Williamson.
In the startling aftermath of last issue's events, the Guardians return to Earth, but they are not going to like what they find.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.
"Estranged Tales" Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Jim Sanders III. Cover by Ron Lim and Jim Sanders III.
Both the Human Torch and the Amazing Spider-Man are going through rough times in their personal lives. And times like these are when super-villains like to strike! In keeping with that theory, Reynard Slinker aka Fox (last seen way, way back in Strange Tales Annual 2) plots his revenge against the two heroes that put him in prison many years ago! After meeting atop the Statue of Liberty, the torch and the wall-crawler bust into Reynard's hideout! Could this criminal caper be just the catharsis Johnny and the web-slinger need? Cameo appearances by Lyja and the "egg." Second Story: "Look Who's Back!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Art by Jan Duursema. The web-slinger tracks down stolen nuclear triggers from Empire State University! But along the way the spectacular one gets help from an undesired source…the Bobster! Cameo appearance by Roger Hochberg. (Note: The Bobster previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 83 going by the name Hypertron.) Third Story: "Steel Spider Street Justice" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Mark Tenney. Inks by Keith Williams. After his girlfriend is shot, Ollie Osnick becomes the Steel Spider! First appearance of the Steel Spider. (Notes: Ollie previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 263 and 266. This issue is printed on glossy paper.)
64 pages Cover price $3.95.
Based on the hot animated series and toy line! Seduced and corrupted by Baron Dark's power, Grimskull abandons the Legion of Light to become one of Dark's Skeleton Warriors! Written by Ty Granaroli.
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Based on the new Landmark Entertainment cartoon!
When Baron Dark warps Grimskull's mind, it's brother vs. brother! Can Prince Lightstar survive without spilling his blood's blood? Written by Ty Granaroli, with art by Jesus Redondo. Cover by Gil Kane.
Cover price $1.50.
Based on the new Landmark Entertainment cartoon!
The Legion of Light strikes back at Baron Dark's lethal Skeleton Warrior army--but how can Prince Lightstar defeat an enemy powered by the same crystal? When the TV show is over, the comic book adventures are just beginning! Written by Adam Bezark, with art by Jesus Redondo.
Cover price $1.50.
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.
Written by Robert Rodi Penciled by John Higgins Cover by Tony Harris PART 3 (of 5)
Six of Marvel's deadliest villains have been blackmailed into pulling a job. On an apparent suicide mission, the team must break into a heavily guarded, nearly impenetrable A.I.M. terrorist base and retrieve a small disc that can literally shift the balance of power in the world. On the disc? The civilian identities of every costumed hero on Earth. But how will the team's world-class size, brawn and savagery fare against the enemy's sheer numbers?
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"The Bold and the Beautiful!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Cover by Norm Breyfogle.
Hellcat stands face-to-face with Dormammu in the Dark Dimension! Doctor Strange's arch-enemy is preparing to invade the five realms of hell on his way to his ultimate goal of conquering Earth! But the rulers of the five realms of hell -- Mephisto, Satannish, Daimon Hellstrom, Hela, and Pluto -- are meeting to discuss how to stop Dormammu. However none of them trusts one another! So when Dormammu's invasion begins, Satannish quickly betrays Mephisto! And now the only person who can save Mephisto's realm is: The Hellcat! In the meantime in New York, Hedy Wolfe makes a late night visit to Avengers Mansion to see the Scarlet Witch. Can Wanda find a way to rescue Patsy? Cameo appearances by Nicholas Scratch, Umar, and Jarvis.
32 pages. Cover price $2.99.
Featuring the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the X-Men, Daredevil and Spider-Man. The top talents of Marvel's pantheon, assembled once more to tell the greatest untold tale in Fantastic Four history!
Written by Stan Lee and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Sal Buscema, John Buscema, John Romita, Sr., Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Marie Severin, Ron Frenz, Tom Palmer, Joe Sinnott, Terry Austin, Bill Reinhold and Al Milgrom. Wraparound cover.
48 pages. Cover price $2.95.
