The Fantastic Four departs to explore the Negative Zone – but what’s that coming back the other way? John Byrne sets up his next big FF adventure – one in which his writing might overtake his art.
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The new Doom Patrol are ambushed by the Cossack, a Soviet asset aimed at recovering the defector Negative Woman. Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton’s three-issue reboot of the Doom Patrol wraps up with a third solid issue.
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In the clutches of General Immortus, the new Doom Patrol must work together to escape; also, the origin of Celsius. Another solid outing from the new Doom Patrol creative team of Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton, though Chief’s behavior is reprehensible.
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A revamped Robotman teams with a new generation of heroes as old foe General Immortus attacks. Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton team to relaunch a new iteration of the Doom Patrol.
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Searching for their missing teammates, the Avengers soon find themselves battling the X-Men in lieu of the real villain, Magneto. Roy Thomas’ story feels stuck between two ages, but John Buscema and George Tuska’s art is quite nice.
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As Angel races to recruit the Avengers, Cyclops escapes Magneto’s dungeon and attempts to free the X-Men. This reprint tale by Gary Friedrich, Don Heck and Werner Roth gets three new pages drawn by Sal Buscema.
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Infected by a Kryptonian fungus, a feverish, delusional Superman needs the help of Swamp Thing to survive. A powerful meditation on human vulnerability and mortality from the team of Alan Moore, Rick Veitch and Al Williamson.
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Alicia Masters’ art show is disrupted by a C-list trio from the Thing’s past – along with the Impossible Man. Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio story is alright, but the art – by George Pérez and Gene Day – is a delight.
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Cerebus Jam isn’t your traditional Bronze Age team-up book as it’s more interested in creative collaborations than character crossovers. Showcasing the work of Dave Sim and an array of comic artist stars including Will Eisner, Murphy Anderson, Terry Austin and more.
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The Human Torch is happy to see Spider-Man but isn’t prepared for a visit from the Frightful Four. Also: Annihilus! A spectacularly average comic from the team of Gerry Conway, Ross Andru and Jim Mooney.
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