A Banner-brained Hulk returns to Jarella’s world where he must battle the monstrous version of himself to free his queen. Archie Goodwin and Herb Trimpe continue to deliver excellent work on The Incredible Hulk.
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Captain America and the Falcon are drafted by the government to stop a plot to destroy the United States during the Bicentennial. Jack “The King” Kirby’s return to one of his most famous creations proves to be a lot of fun.
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A third lieutenant recounts the terrible toll on natives when the U.S. took control of the Philippines from Spain. This chilling lead story kicks off a collection of dark, reality-based tales from the likes of William Stout and others.
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Trapped in a subatomic world, the Hulk unexpectedly finds acceptance and happiness – until Psyklop comes calling again! A strong conclusion to a Harlan Ellison two-parter, with this half executed by the team of Roy Thomas, Herb Trimpe and Sam Grainger.
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A race of warriors seeks to unlock a mind-meld technique they hope can save their world from extermination. The first professional chapter of the career-spanning Star Slammers property from auteur creator Walter Simonson.
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An amnesiac knight of the Third Reformation holds the key to a galactic empire’s expansion – or downfall. A morally dark sci-fi one-shot from then-young auteur creator Howard Chaykin.
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While Alicia is in the hospital recovering from a savage beat down at the hands of Annihilus, Ben Grimm’s first love comes calling. John Byrne delivers a poignant story here, along with some overpowering inks over penciler Ron Wilson.
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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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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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Shi’ar guardsman Gladiator follows Skrulls to Earth, where he thinks they’ve gone into hiding as the Fantastic Four. John Byrne turns in another strong story, but backgrounds are starting to drop out of his art.
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