British exchange student Brian Braddock rooms with Peter Parker, meaning Captain Britain and Spider-Man have some things to figure out. A strong U.S. debut for the Captain – also featuring the first appearance of future X-Men foe Arcade – from the legendary creative team of Chris Claremont and John Byrne.
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Rom ally – and potential love interest – Brandy Clark prepares to wed the Dire Wraith who secretly replaced her fiancé. This above-average issue from the regular Rom creative team of Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema moves the series forward.
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Rom finds himself captive within Project Safeguard, a national alien-research facility secretly under the control of the Dire Wraith! Another above-average story from writer Bill Mantlo, though the art from Sal Buscema isn’t as strong.
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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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Spider-Man, Vision and the Scarlet Witch find themselves teamed with Doctor Doom to battle the Dark-Rider – in Salem, 1692! Bill Mantlo delivers his strongest chapter yet, again ably assisted by the art team of Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito.
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Wolverine frees Carol Danvers and the other X-Men from Brood captivity … but is it already too late? The original Brood saga picks up the pace in this largely enjoyable tale from Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum.
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The Sub-Mariner and Magneto team to take on the Fantastic Four and the world – at least until one villain betrays the other! The departure of Jack Kirby helps usher in the Bronze Age of comics, as artists John Romita Sr. and John Verpoorten join Stan Lee on Fantastic Four.
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Batman enlists Deadman in an investigation of a criminal enterprise – but will a ghostly romance get in the way? A surprisingly strong Deadman story from Bob Haney with typically amazing art from Bat-legend Jim Aparo.
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When the Earth is hurled out of its orbit at light speed, “60 sensational super-stars” team to save the day. Paul Kupperberg and Paul Levitz do a fine job with the story, but it’s the art of Joe Staton that makes this issue something special.
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A comatose Professor Xavier relives his first meeting with his dear friend Magnus – AKA Magneto – 20 years prior. This issue – by Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek – offers important back story at the expense of forward momentum.
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