Arcturus Rann returns from a millennium of exploration to find the Microverse under siege by the evil Baron Karza. Writer Bill Mantlo’s story is both derivative and a lot to take in, but exceptional art from the team of Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein make this debut issue a winner.
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A nuclear disaster at a secret facility unleashes a pantheon of Hindu gods – requiring intervention by Spider-Man and the X-Men! Bill Mantlo’s story hasn’t aged well and the art, by the always-reliable Sal Buscema, falls short due to Mike Esposito’s subpar finishes.
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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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The Avengers lay the Swordsman to rest in Vietnam – where they run afoul of the Titanic Three! An intriguing-but-sometimes-impenetrable story from Steve Englehart, with art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton.
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The Rudyardan ambassador demands help from Black Panther and the Avengers in protecting the white-nationalist nation’s embassy staff. A fun-but-messy affair from the creative team of Steve Englehart, Bob Brown and Dave Cockrum.
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A 100-Page Giant featuring classic Legion reprints along with new work – including a collaboration – from legendary Legion artists Dave Cockrum and Mike Grell.
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The Legion holds tryouts for new members, but it’s a former applicant – Wildfire (né Erg-1) – who arrives to save the day. Cary Bates and Dave Cockrum bring an exciting new Legionnaire into the mix.
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Pairing a reprint of “Second Genesis!” (from the historic Giant-Size X-Men #1) with a new backup tale by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, Special Edition X-Men #1 makes a solid package for the early collector’s market.
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Rom is attacked by the Mad Thinker’s android while a backup tale sheds some light on an earlier spaceknight battle. A odd-and-uninspired pair of stories from the regular Rom creative team of Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema.
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Bouncing Boy and Duo Damsel’s wedding is interrupted by Starfinger – who has plans of his own for the bride! A fine celebration issue from the Legion team of Cary Bates and Dave Cockrum.
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