Killraven and company team with an old astronaut to battle Deathraven and the High Overlord. Don McGregor and P. Craig Russell’s effort to conclude this War of the Worlds’ story has issues but remains a worthwhile book.
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The Shadow and his crew take to the seas to thwart an assassination plot by the mercenary General Sodom. Frank Robbins steps in for Michael W. Kaluta, joining Denny O’Neil to deliver a surprisingly good period adventure.
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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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When Brother Voodoo is compromised by the extradimensional Damballah, it’s up to Doctor Strange to save the day. Writer Roger Stern is joined by the legendary Detective Comics art team of Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin.
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Captured by tiger leader Great Caesar, Kamandi must first survive arena combat, then mediate a peace between warring animal forces. Strong art and fun stories make Jack Kirby’s Kamandi a regular winner.
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Trapped in a dispute between tigers and gorillas, Kamandi finds his mission: “To see that humans get their second chance.” Another quality issue from Jack Kirby and Mike Royer, though a few things are starting to annoy.
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Fleeing the barbarian Vulture and a horde of Turanian soldiers, Conan returns to Makkalet and is saved by Red Sonja. The she-devil with a sword debuts in this strong outing from Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith and inkers Sal Buscema, Chic Stone and Dan Adkins.
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Still disgusted with American politics but ready to return to superheroing, Steve Rogers becomes Nomad. An enjoyable comic and interesting new direction for this title from the team of Steve Englehart, Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta.
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When people in a small Arizona town start dying of fright, the Thing’s Aunt Petunia seeks help from the FF. This story by writer/artist John Byrne has its ups and downs, but the introduction of Petunia ultimately makes this one a must read.
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