Signed by Stan Lee
Cover art by John Romita. It's Only Magic!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten
Tommy steals a spellbook and summons a Djinn who plans to destroy the world. Mr. Craven Buys His Scream House!, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Tom Sutton; Creighton Craven tries to destroy his grandfather's house. Always Leave 'Em Laughing!, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Boswell Boliver builds a time machine to escape into the past where he believes that people won't laugh at him.
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"The Winds of Watoomb" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Captain America, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and the Scarlet Witch. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Andre Coates. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Andre Coates and Don Hudson.
The Master of the Mystic Arts and the wall-crawler thought they had seen the last of Xandu in the Spider-Man/Dr. Strange (1992) graphic novel titled: "The Way to Dusty Death"; but they were wrong! From his padded cell in a New York insane asylum, Xandu summons and reassembles the powerful Wand of Watoomb! And then he quickly escapes to the Death Dimension. Dr. Strange senses the return of the wand and asks the Scarlet Witch and Spider-Man -- two heroes with a past history with Xandu -- to aid him in stopping Xandu again! But when Captain America shows up at the asylum, the Sorcerer Supreme doesn't know what to do with Cap. Should the Sentinel of Liberty join the mission into the Death Dimension? Appearance by Melinda Morrison. (Notes: Dr. Strange and Spider-Man first encountered Xandu in the classic Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) Annual #2. The Scarlet Witch and the web-slinger fought Xandu in the Death Dimension in Marvel Fanfare (1st series) #6.)
32 pages. Cover price $1.75.
Continuing the fully-painted look at Spider-Man's first amazing adventures! Spidey swings into action against his first super-powered foe, a young mystery vandal who's a super-villain in the making! More of the good ol' days!
Written by Kurt Busiek. Painted art by Paul Lee, Terese Nielsen, Alexi Taylor, Greg Loudon and Ken Meyer, Jr. Painted cover by Paul Lee. Marvel Select format.
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"Drug of Choice!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Keith Giffen and Vince Colletta.
Justice comes face-to-face with a mysterious man who hides a monstrous secret. A secret that just may cost Justice his life.
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"Hour of Corruption!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Keith Giffen and Vince Colletta.
Justice suddenly finds himself in the desert and forced into mortal combat with a fellow Justice Warrior who has been corrupted by the touch of evil.
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Only one person can save the world from destruction, and she's gone AWOL. When Nikki Doyle accepts an old friend's invitation to play an illegal VR game, Trout and Liddel race the clock to find her in time.
Pencils by Bryan Hitch. Cover by Duke Mighten.
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"The Game of Life" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Williamson, Dick Giordano, and Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson.
Following a 2-month hiatus, the Spider-Man title returns! And Ben Reilly is officially the new web-slinger! After saving a young boy from a deadly fire, the wall-crawler learns that his mother is the super-powered Poison! Unfortunately several minutes later, while Poison's son is being transported to the hospital; he's kidnapped by El Toro Negro! And shortly thereafter in an abandoned warehouse, the four concerned parties come together for an explosive encounter! Can Ben save Poison's son once again... while saving himself from El Toro Negro and Poison herself? The new Spider-Man's career may be a short one! Cameo appearance by Mysterio.
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
"Message from Home" Plot by Bob Harras and Terry Kavanagh. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Fabio Laguna. Inks by Scott Koblish. Cover by Mike Deodato and Tom Palmer.
The Mandroids are in hot pursuit of Deathcry! Why? What has the young Shi'ar avenger done? Apparently received care packages from home thru the volatile wormhole near the sun! That's a big no-no and national security advisor Peter Gyrich is going to make sure the Black Widow and the other avengers know it! After realizing the trouble she's caused, Deathcry flees the mansion! But the Prince of Power convinces her to return and stay with the Avengers. Is everything forgiven? With her friends: yes; with the government: stay tuned!
32 pages. Cover price $1.50.
Age of Apocalypse: Part 2 of 4 - "Choosing Sides!" Story by Jeph Loeb. Art by Steve Skroce.
The tyrant Apocalypse has become aware of a powerful mutant that may pose a threat to his rule. He sends his best assassin, Domino, to either recruit this new mutant, or destroy him. Meanwhile, Forge's troupe has been joined by Theresa, a newly discovered mutant with a sonic scream, and the mysterious Essex. Who is Essex and what does he have planned for Nate and his friends?
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Elektra and Morbius appear in Fall From Grace part 5 of 6, "Descent."
Script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Scott McDaniel, inks by Collazo and Avon. McDaniel cover.
Cover price $1.25.
Heroes Reborn. "Hulk Smash!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Plot by Jim Lee and Scott Lobdell. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Whilce Portacio. Inks by Scott Williams and John Dickenson. Cover by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams.
At Stark International's Buffalo facility, the Incredible Hulk is on a rampage! Fortunately though, at the end of last issue, Tony Stark donned the experimental suit of red and gold armor -- to save his life. But now the armor will serve another purpose: halting the Green Goliath! The Invincible Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk wage war from Buffalo to Niagara Falls...and then over the falls! Who will survive the long drop into the river below? Appearances by the Heroes Reborn versions of Elizabeth Ross, Jasper Sitwell, Pepper Potts, Jane Foster, and Dr. Donald Blake. (Note: The Iron Man 2nd series (except issue #13) was reprinted in 2020 in the trade paperback: Heroes Reborn Iron Man.)
40 pages. Cover price $1.95.
Cover pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Kevin Yates. A Hawk
Supreme Part One: Overhawk starring Darkhawk, Portal, Ned, Overhawk (1st Appearance), Mike Powell, Harry Lennox, Jon, and Jason, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Kevin Yates; Darkhawk, Portal and Ned battle the Mahari; Portal tells his origin.
36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
Polybagged with card - "Unfamiliar Faces!" Written by Len Kaminski. Art by Tom Morgan and Fred Fredericks.
The Golden Avenger faces the fury of the Face Thief! Also includes: "While the Band Plays On!" Guest-starring Hawkeye. Written by Scott Benson. Art by Kris Renkewitz War Machine makes a startling decision! Then in "Heritage Vengeance!" Written by Len Kaminski. Art by John Czop, Frank Percy and Tim Dzon. And finally a Cover gallery of last year's blockbusters!
64 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.
Led by the mysterious woman known as the Baroness, the vampires' campaign of terror gets personal when Joey Chapman's best friend, Kenneth Crichton--grandson of the original Union Jack and son of the heroine Spitfire--becomes a key figure in the Baroness's sinister scheme! What could they want with poor Kenneth, and how does it all relate to the century-spanning tradition of the hero called Union Jack? Find out in this month's vein-draining bloodfest as the race for the Holy Grail continues!
Written by Ben Raab and John Cassaday. Art and cover by John Cassaday.
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Cover art by Lee Weeks. Short article on Lee Weeks. "Reflections," script and art by Lee Weeks
The Thing crashes an experimental aircraft and spends some time with tribesmen. Short articles on Marv Wolfman and Liam Sharp. "So Near," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Liam Sharp; Man-Thing saves a young girl from the men bent on murdering her. Short article on Jim Starling. "I Am Known As Dr. Strange," script and art by Jim Starlin; Doc Strange presides over a mystical birth. Short articles on Marc Andreyko and Jill Thomson. "The Date," script by Marc Andreyko, art by Jill Thompson; Peter blows off Liz and rushes a battle with the Rhino to keep a special date with Aunt May. Cloak and Dagger illustration, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Sandu Florea.
52 pgs., B&W. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.
The Douglock Chronicles: Part 2 of 3 - "Twisted Logic!" Guest-starring Professor X. Story by Scott Lobdell and Chris Cooper. Art by Ken Lashley and Harry Candelario.
The mysterious mutant Zero takes Excalibur and those under their protection to an old secret base that once belonged to the mutant tyrant Stryfe. Meanwhile, Charles Xavier and Moira MacTaggert make a startling discovery about the Legacy Virus that could mean the end of mankind.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
100-page giant. The top talents of the industry bring you classic stories starring the most popular heroes. Reprinted are: Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #234 - the FF meet "The Man with the Power!" Story and art by John Byrne; Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #161 - Daredevil battles Bullseye for the life of the Black Widow! Written by Roger McKenzie. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson; Iron Man (1968 1st Series) #117 - Spymaster attacks Iron Man! Written by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Boy Layton; Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #316 - The Hulk vs. the mighty Avengers!
Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Keith Williams.
Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $2.95.
100-page giant. The best stories by the best creators!
Reprinted are: Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #233 - the Human Torch on a mission for a dead man! Story and art by John Byrne; Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #160 - Bullseye attacks Daredevil and the Black Widow! Written by Roger McKenzie. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson; Iron Man (1968 1st Series) #116 - Iron Man's identity revealed! Written by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Boy Layton; Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #315 - The Hulk separated from Bruce Banner! Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Keith Williams.
Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.95.
Article on The Avengers and Captain America, with comments from Kurt Busiek and Mark Waid; Marie Severin interview; Roy Thomas interview; John Buscema interview; Q & A with Al Williamson; Time Slip: Punisher illo by Frank Teran; Gil Kane interview; Marvel's Silliest Moments: What if Sgt. Fury had fought World War Two in outer space? (from What If? #14); Beast Files: Storm; Neal Adams interview; article on the new Journey Into Mystery, with comments from James Felder, Joe Kelly, Ben Raab and Brian Hagan; Kurt Busiek remembers his first Marvel comic; Marvel Chronicles: 1975
Cover price $1.99.
Article on Alpha Flight, with comments from editor Jaye Gardner and Steve Seagle; article on Thunderbolts, with comments from editor Tom Brevoort and Kurt Busiek; Gene Colan interview; The History of Marvel's Horror Comics, Part 3; Time Slip: Karnak illo by Steve Yeowell; article on Deathlok, with comments from Doug Moench; Marvel's Silliest Moments: Luke Cage vs. a soda machine; The Greatest Comics Never Seen: the original cover for X-Factor #66 by Whilce Portacio and Jackson Guice; Beast Files: Cable/Nathan Summers-Dayspring/Askani'son; Jorge Gonzalez interview; Larry Hama remembers his first Marvel comic; Q & A with Steve Buccellato; Q & A with George Roussos; Marvel Chronicles: 1973; article on Flashback Month, with comments from Bob Harras, Adam Kubert and Larry Hama. Cover by Scott Clark and Chris Carlson.
Cover price $1.50.
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta (vignettes) and Frank Giacoia (main figure). "The Wrath of Replicus," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta
Slugger Sykes joins Chuda to use the cybernetic Replicus for crime; Replicus fights Thor as Sykes turns on Chuda's plans for world domination; Chuda and Sykes die; Replicus is destroyed. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. Tale of Asgard: "Alibar and the Forty Demons!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and his companions invade Mogul's stronghold.
36 pgs., full color. $0.12. 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.
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.
Last 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. In the Eyes of the Owl, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer
Mr. Kline sends the Owl after DD; Karen watches in horror as Owl's helicopter with Daredevil trapped inside crashes.
36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.
