MODOK’s latest plan for world domination runs him afoul of Ka-Zar and, for some reason, the Hulk gets involved. An incoherent bit of filler from the team of Roger McKenzie, Jerry Bingham and Mike Esposito.
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The Black Cat plots to bust an aging cat burglar out of jail – and crosses paths with Spider-Man in the process. This new-character debut by Marv Wolfman and Keith Pollard isn’t the most original, but this comic still provides serviceable fun.
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Refusing to accept help from Batman, Man-Bat struggles to save his wife from the hypnotic control of Baron Tyme. Gerry Conway’s story isn’t the best, but Steve Ditko draws an interesting Batman and Al Milgrom delivers surprisingly strong inks.
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When Valkyrie and Spider-Man go missing, Doctor Strange seeks the help of the Human Torch to rescue their superhero colleagues. A subpar outing from the creative team of Gerry Conway, Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta.
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The Fantastic Four wake to find themselves living normal lives in a tiny town — at the mercy of Doctor Doom! John Byrne delivers one of the best issues of his five-year run with this twentieth anniversary special, which also includes new material from creators Stan “The Man” Lee and Jack “King” Kirby.
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Rom’s homeward-bound journey is interrupted by a layover on Xandar – and an epic battle with the shapeshifting Skrulls. This title’s second year comes to a close with this back-story-heavy outing from Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
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Hunted by the Army, Rom teams with Power Man and Iron Fist in an effort to reach the Baxter Building. A competent, enjoyable outing from the Rom team of Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
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Rom and new ally Torpedo team to defend Clairton from Dire Wraiths who’ve been armed with powerful rocket suits. Another professional installment of the Rom story from the team of Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
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The Torpedo relocates his family to Clairton, where he mistakenly comes to blows with the town’s Galadorian guardian, Rom. Writer Bill Mantlo delivers a professionally efficient script, with solid art support from journeymen Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
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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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