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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Mister Buda’s mystic talisman sends Captain America on a Bicentennial journey through time to experience America’s history first hand. Jack Kirby serves up an enjoyable treasury-format spectacular to celebrate the United States’ 200th birthday.
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Spider-Man and Captain America travel back in time to witness the signing of the Declaration of Independence and wind up battling an annoyed Kang. An easy reader from the team of Jim Salicrup and Win Mortimer.
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Spider-Man and Moon Knight’s effort to track down Maggia’s “Big M” leads them back to the wild winds of Cyclone. Despite its team up of interesting protagonists, this comic from Bill Mantlo, Jim Mooney and Mike Esposito proves to be an utterly average affair.
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Moon Knight’s conflict with the Maggia is interrupted by Spider-Man, bringing the two heroes to blows. Though this issue holds a special place in this reviewer’s heart, this 1978 tale from Bill Mantlo, Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson remains typical Spidey fare.
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The Hulk-Busters latest effort to cure the Hulk triggers a problem with the sun; meanwhile, Jarella returns. A beautiful drawn issue from Herb Trimpe and John Severin. with a wonky story from Archie Goodwin (aided by a young Chris Claremont).
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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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The Avengers battle an ancient entity who is attempting to harness the power of the Hulk to awaken dark gods. Legendary writer Harlan Ellison drops by the Marvel Universe for this overstuffed story (with some help from Roy Thomas, Sal Buscema and Jim Mooney).
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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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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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