Stranded by an arctic shipwreck, Frankenstein’s monster ponders his back story while trying to assist his dying colleagues. Gary Friedrich’s story isn’t the most engaging, but the work of artist Mike Ploog and colorist Glynis Wein is top shelf.
READDr. Spektor comes under the spell of a Dark Gods’ agent, then finds himself battling a who’s who of monsters. Another solid Spektor outing from the team of Don Glut and Jesse Santos.
READWhen a Revolutionary battle site is discovered on Mr. Lodge’s land, a shame-filled ghost ties to keep the history silent. Archie is a believable patriot in this uncredited Bicentennial tale.
READThe Baxter Building lays down the law to the Trapster and She-Hulk takes the Thing’s spot in the FF lineup. A solid-but-unspectacular issue from writer/artist John Byrne.
READWhile attempting to rescue Captain America, Spider-Man and Nick Fury soon find themselves also in the clutches of the Sultan. A solid diversion from the team of David Anthony Kraft and Mike Zeck and John Beatty.
READAn experimental ray gun beams the Hulk into the future where he battles the Asgardian Executioner. Plus, some madcap Not Brand Echh fun. This reprint collection features top-shelf talent including Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Marie Severin and more.
READAs the Outsiders begin to settle into their new lives in Gotham, a terrorist known as Agent Orange plans his attack. Writer Mike W. Barr continues to do a good job fleshing out these characters, with Jim Aparo handling the art.
READCaptured in Markovia while trying to rescue a friend, Batman discovers the new allies who would become the Outsiders. Despite a few missteps, Mike W. Barr does a nice job with this origin story, while Jim Aparo’s art is as dependable as always.
READFed up with Justice League regulations, Batman quits the team and heads to Markovia to rescue Lucius Fox. Mike W. Barr and Jim Aparo launch DC’s newest superteam with this first half of a two-part origin tale.
READPower Girl establishes a secret identity, then leaps into action to rescue Keystone City – and her Justice Society teammates! The Earth-Two maid of might wraps up her strong debut arc as a title feature with this closing chapter from the team of Paul Levitz, Joe Staton and Dick Giordano.
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