Shrinking his way back to Jarella, Hulk gets trapped on a Nazi hell world crafted by the Shaper of Dreams. Another winner from the sorely underrated creative team of Archie Goodwin, Herb Trimpe and John Severin.
READWhile viewing the Declaration of Independence at the National Archives, Archie soon finds himself time-hopping through the American Revolution. This Bicentennial issue, drawn by Stan Goldberg, packs surprising emotional heft.
READContinuing their exploration of the Negative Zone, the Fantastic Four encounter a people subjugated by an alien posing as their ruler. As a writer, John Byrne continues to get stronger, but his art is starting to slip.
READInfected 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.
READKull, doubting his role as king, finds himself protecting Valusia from a spreading spectre of silence. Another barbarian winner from Roy Thomas, with gorgeous art from a young Bernie Wrightson. Plus an Atlas-era monster reprint with art from Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers.
READGreen Lantern and Green Arrow visit a reservation, battle bikers and discover Black Canary has been brainwashed by a cult. Denny O’Neil and Neal Adams help establish the Bronze Age’s relevance trend with strong issues like this one.
READThe Gladiator! The X-Men (apparently)! Captain America! Spider-Man! And, of course, the Fantastic Four! This issue’s a battle royal – one well choreographed by writer/artist John Byrne.
READFathom returns to Nacht Island with force to free the Elementals and face a final showdown with Saker. Bill Willingham wraps up the Elementals strong initial arc, with a little help from Jack Herman and Rich Rankin.
READThe Elementals spend a year in the custody of Saker, learning his secrets before a team member manages to escape. Bill Willingham welcomes new scripter Jack Herman to the mix, but Elementals continues to be a fantastic read.
READThe Elementals escape confinement for a rematch with the Destroyers – a confrontation with seemingly deadly results. Bill Willingham’s first hit series is already showing signs of being a contender.
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