Drawn into conflict with Doctor Doom by Arcade, the X-Men call in reinforcements to rescue their loved ones. Dave Cockrum, the co-creator of the all-new, all-different X-men, returns for a second stint as penciler of Marvel’s favorite mutants.
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In the lead feature by Elliot S. Maggin and Mike Grell, Robin and Batgirl team to stop an invasion led by Benedict Arnold and Satan. Throw in a few reprints – including a Neal Adams Man-Bat story – and you’ve got a fine debut issue of The Batman Family.
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The Shadow and his associates follow clues to thwart the robbery of worn-out currency making its way back to Washington, D.C. While perhaps not as strong as its reputation, this revival debut by Denny O’Neil and Michael W. Kaluta is certainly enjoyable.
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Deathlok tries to rescue his best friend from the clutches of Maj. Simon Ryker, head of Project: Alpha-Mech. Doug Moench and Rich Buckler continue to push the envelope of mainstream comics fare with this strong second installment.
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The Thing and the Black Widow team to stop terrorists from setting off a tidal wave with a massive bomb. A thoroughly competent outing from the team of Chris Claremont, Bob Brown and Klaus Janson.
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Terrorists seize control of weapons of mass destruction? Thank Rao Batman and Supergirl are there to save the day. Cary Burkett delivers a tight done-in-one tale, nicely illustrated by the late, great Jim Aparo.
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Batman declares war on the mysterious villain who has been stalking him – but all is not as it seems. Len Wein’s ending for this miniseries doesn’t quite work, but Jim Aparo’s art keeps the quality high.
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As a mysterious villain continues to taunt the Batman, allies Robin and Alfred look to their pasts. This origins-recounting series by Len Wein loses a little steam with its second issue, but the art by Jim Aparo is quite masterful.
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Changeling teams with the new Brotherhood of Evil to save the Titans and get revenge on the Doom Patrol’s killers. This solid eulogy for a beloved superteam doesn’t quite stick the landing, from creators Marv Wolfman, George Pérez and Romeo Tanghal.
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When Geo-Force seeks murderous revenge for an imperiled friend, Batman calls in Superman to save the day. A solid Christmas done-in-one from the always reliable Outsiders team of Mike W. Barr and Jim Aparo.
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