Aquaman must stop the Marine Marauder, a “lowly marine biologist” who uses air-breathing sea creatures to steal swine-flu vaccine. Steve Skeates story is pretty silly, but Jim Aparo’s art is excellent as usual. Throw in a well-drawn backup story by Mike Nasser and Terry Austin (written by Denny O'Neil) and this is one to pick up for the art.
READRom continues to search out Dire Wraiths on Earth – and uncovers a plot to free his mortal enemies from Limbo! Despite a new character who is a bit unbelievable, this third issue from the team of Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema is another solid offering.
READSpider-Man joins Doctor Strange and Ms. Marvel in an effort to save Clea’s soul. Chris Claremont and an odd assortment of artists (including Howard Chaykin) turn in a rather run-of-the-mill mystical adventure.
READHome alone in the X-Men mansion on Christmas Eve, Kitty Pryde earns her “X” squaring off against a N’Garai demon. An excellent final issue from the all-time X-team of Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin.
READThe X-Men battle the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants in an effort to save Senator Kelly – and the future! The legendary X-Men creative team of Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin finish up their last great story together with a near-perfect issue.
READA future version of Kitty Pryde swaps minds with her younger self in an effort to prevent a dystopian future. As their legendary X-Men run nears its end, Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin team to deliver one more all-time classic storyline.
READWolverine and Nightcrawler team with members of Alpha Flight to confront the wilderness terror of the Wendigo. While not as strong as some issues from their run, Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin still deliver another enjoyable outing here.
READKitty Pryde joins the X-Men while Wolverine (with Nightcrawler chaperoning) heads home to Canada to settle some unfinished business. This fairly typical transitional issue rises above the norm thanks to the craftsmanship of Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin.
READThe classic X-Men creative team of Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin reunite on five new pages revealing the originally planned ending to “The Dark Phoenix Saga.”
READAn interesting assortment of DC B-listers – Doctor Fate, the New God’s Lightray, and Black Canary – get the secret-origin treatment. While lacking a little drama, this issue features an interesting mix of artists, led by pencilers Joe Staton, Don Newton and Mike Vosburg.
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