Spider-Man and Moon Knight’s effort to track down Maggia’s “Big M” leads them back to the wild winds of Cyclone. Despite its team up of interesting protagonists, this comic from Bill Mantlo, Jim Mooney and Mike Esposito proves to be an utterly average affair.
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Moon Knight’s conflict with the Maggia is interrupted by Spider-Man, bringing the two heroes to blows. Though this issue holds a special place in this reviewer’s heart, this 1978 tale from Bill Mantlo, Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson remains typical Spidey fare.
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With Power Man and Black Goliath under the Ringmaster’s thrall, it’s up to the supporting cast to save the day. This two-parter gets a poor second act from the replacement creative team of Bill Mantlo, Ron Wilson and Fred Kida.
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A mountain emerges in Los Angeles, bringing Marvel’s monsters together to face a golden man on a flying golden steed. This Bill Mantlo monster mash is a mess, but Frank Robbins delivers some stylish pencils.
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The Hulk gets pulled into a religious war between two factions on Cygnet VII – with heartbreaking results. A surprisingly strong critique of organized religion from Hulk regulars Bill Mantlo and Herb Trimpe.
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To spare Galador, Rom offers up the Dark Nebula – but does even Galactus have the stomach for Wraithworld? An emotionally complex handling of the devourer of worlds from Bill Mantlo, with journeyman art from Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
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Following the liberation of Galador, Rom must rally the spaceknights once more – against the threat of Galactus! A fun matchup from the creative team of Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
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Rom battles Rom – plus the Angel Elite and spaceknights galore – with the future of Galador at stake. The greatest of the spaceknights returns home in this tale from Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
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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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