Newsstand Edition. Double-Size Issue. "Someone's been Sleeping in My Bed!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Namorita. Story by Glenn Herdling. Art and cover by Geof Isherwood. With Reed Richards dead how long will it be before Namor and Susan Richards can no longer deny their attraction for one another. How will the rest of the Fantastic Four react to Sue's strange behavior, and what enemy from Namor's past returns when he least expects it? NOTE: This story takes place before the events of Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #387. Includes 3 pin-ups of the Sub-Mariner by Jeff Isherwood.
48 pages. Cover price $1.75.
Fall of the New Mutants: Part 2 of 5 - Written by ZEB WELLS Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by DAVE WILKINS
'FALL OF THE NEW MUTANTS' What is PROJECT PURGATORY and what does it need with a Bloodstone? General Ulysses, Doctor Noc and their mysterious platoon have taken their first shot at the X-Men. It's up to the New Mutants to shoot back.
32 PGS Cover price $2.99.
Fall of the New Mutants: Part 2 of 5 - Written by ZEB WELLS Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by DAVE WILKINS
'FALL OF THE NEW MUTANTS' What is PROJECT PURGATORY and what does it need with a Bloodstone? General Ulysses, Doctor Noc and their mysterious platoon have taken their first shot at the X-Men. It's up to the New Mutants to shoot back.
32 PGS Cover price $2.99.
Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Ghosts In the Machine, script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer
When Johann Bessler (Stonecold) sacrifices two people to his "perpetual motion machine" in an effort to get his humanity back it backfires by attracting the attention of the Ghost Rider; He goes to the Nightstalkers for help, and after a small skirmish convinces them to help him; Together they destroy the machine but Stonecold escapes when Frank Drake freezes because of a vision of a demonic, bloody Blade from the future.
36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.
Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Cut to the Bone, script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer
When the Nightstalkers try to stop Shiv and his coven from finishing their sacrificial rites Shiv manages to escape; He then kills Beth and Benny Casim and burns Adam Casim horribly before Blade can stop him. To keep from blowing their cover as Borderline Investigative Services the Nightstalkers allow both Shiv and Adam Casim to be taken to the hospital; The Punisher visits Adam Casim there and vows to punish Shiv, who has escaped from custody while being transported to prison in an ambulance after his surgery.
36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.
Cover pencils by Doug Wheatley, inks by Frank Turner.
All The Threads, Unraveled starring Blade, Frank Drake, Hannibal King, Dr. Strange, Bloodstorm, Salome, and Varnae, script by Frank Lovece, pencils by Doug Wheatley, inks by Frank Turner; Death stalks the Nightstalkers in this last issue of the series; appearances by Domini and Taj Nital from the original Tomb of Dracula series.
36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.
Spider-Man teams with the Fantastic Four's super siblings, the Invisible Woman and the Human Torch! Dante's Peak will look like a pimple if the subterranean Lava Men have their way! Now the wondrous web-slinger must join forces with Sue and Johnny to save New York City; otherwise, the coast is toast! It's a cross-pollination of your favorite cartoon stars!
Written by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Ben Herrera.
Cover price $1.50.
Written by Ralph Macchio. Art by Andy Kuhn and Harry Candelario. Cover by Andy Kuhn. A Little Knowledge
Spidey and the X-Men head off into space to face down their deadliest enemies for the amusement of the Stranger.
36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
DEAD DROP GORGEOUS: Part 4 of 6 - Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner Brian K. Vaughan (w)/Jorge Lucas (a)
Professor X has sent the mutant chameleon Mystique on a clandestine operation to Cuba. To what lengths will Mystique go to recover the stolen Sentinel technology that threatens the lives of Cuban mutants?
32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG Cover price $2.99.
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.
Cover price $2.25.
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.
