The relaxation of the Comics Code in the early 1970s led to a resurgence of four-color horror offerings. This all-reprint debut of Beware features art from the likes of Jack Kirby, John Romita and Joe Sinnott.
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Jonah Hex saves a young girl from a gang of robbers before disappearing in a flash. An odd, ignominious series finale for one of the more-surprising successes of the Bronze era. From the creative team of Michael Fleisher and Gray Morrow.
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Made small by Henry Pym’s shrinking gas, Godzilla escapes S.H.I.E.L.D. custody then battles a rat in New York’s sewer. The king of the monsters comes to New York – just not at the scale readers might expect – in this tale from Bronze Age stalwarts Doug Moench and Herb Trimpe.
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The mysterious Eric Dante promises unlimited power for the world – but is his offer too good to be true? This bland lead feature is joined by an equally meh backup. Both are written by Roger McKenzie, with art by Dan Spiegle and Frank Bolle.
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When a Nova Prime Centurion finds himself dying, he passes his powers on to Earth teen Richard Rider. A surprisingly uninspired series debut from the team of Marv Wolfman, John Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
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Superboy discovers he wasn’t the only survivor to escape from Krypton when he tangles with Yango the Super-Ape. Plus, the Legion of Super-Heroes finds a new home. From creative talent including Frank Robbins, Bob Brown, Murphy Anderson and others.
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The Impossible Man’s family scavenger hunt brings him into direct conflict with the X-Men – and almost starts an intergalactic war! Writer Chris Claremont, penciller Michael Golden and a virtual horde of inkers team on this slight, silly tale.
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The X-Men battle Dark Phoenix against a backdrop of slaughter and destruction – but not everything is as it seems! This Chris Claremont story is solid but ultimately disappointing, and it’s further undermined by the mid-issue swap of artists from Paul Smith to John Romita Jr.
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Returning home, the X-Men recover from their battle in Japan – but does Dark Phoenix await? Writer Chris Claremont offers a master class in subtle characterization, with strong art support from Paul Smith.
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Wolverine and Rogue battle with Viper and Silver Samurai – but another foe is pulling the strings behind the scenes. Another strong outing from the X-team of Chris Claremont, Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek.
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