When villains from different universes team up, Superman and Captain Marvel require an assist from the extended Marvel Family. Writer Roy Thomas is having a great deal of fun here – perhaps more so than some readers – and receives strong art support from Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano.
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When Bruce Wayne gets pulled into a revolutionary conflict in Gotham’s Spanish section, Diana Prince goes undercover to help. This one offers typical Bob Haney fun with exceptional art from Bat-legend Jim Aparo.
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In 3014 A.D., the Thing and Captain America team with the Guardians of the Galaxy to liberate the Earth. A rushed conclusion to a two-part tale by Steve Gerber and Sal Buscema.
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After babysitting Wundarr, the Thing teams with Captain America and soon finds himself fighting the Badoon in the far-flung future. This Steve Gerber story is a bit of a mess, with solid-but-unspectacular art support from Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
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Infected by a toxin from Morbius’ blood, Spider-Man fights the X-Men – and then must be saved by the mutant heroes. This fairly typical story from Gerry Conway is elevated by the dynamic art of comics master Gil Kane.
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On a camping trip with the other Titans, Koriand’r reveals the secrets of her traumatic, alien past. Marv Wolfman and George Pérez do a great job developing a character who is equal parts lover and warrior.
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The new Teen Titans’ origin tales continue with this look back on the Changeling’s life – including his battle with the Arsenal. Inker Gene Day joins Marv Wolfman and George Pérez on this third installment of Teen Titans’ back stories.
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Startled from their bedrolls by their teammate’s nightmare, the Titans soon learn the traumatic tale of Raven’s upbringing. A fixation with the occult and demon rape leftover from the 1970s brings down this otherwise solid outing from the team of Marv Wolfman and George Pérez.
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Settling into their first camping trip as friends, the new Teen Titans learn the origin of Cyborg. A fine first installment to a four-issue miniseries by the classic Titans creative team of Marv Wolfman and George Pérez.
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The X-Men repair the Starjammer while Shi’ar hostages Nightcrawler and Kitty Pryde scheme to save the Earth from destruction. The specter of Dark Phoenix looms large in this issue from Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek.
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