The Unknown Soldier secretly takes the place of a fallen battlefield legend in the South Pacific. This issue features a pair of mismatched tales from talent including Archie Goodwin and Walter Simonson.
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Rogue comes to the X-mansion looking for help but finds angry X-Men – and an angrier Carol Danvers – instead! Guest artist Walter Simonson joins regular writer Chris Claremont to welcome the formerly evil mutant to the team.
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Athena is sucked into a space warp where she encounters a powerful alien who can fulfill her every dream. A fairly generic sci-fi story from Steven Grant and Walter Simonson, with stylish art from Brent Anderson and Klaus Janson.
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When Darkseid resurrects Dark Phoenix, the X-Men and Teen Titans must join forces in an effort to save the universe. The best of the Big Two’s Bronze Age crossovers, from the A-list creative team of Chris Claremont, Walter Simonson and Terry Austin.
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At different points throughout its future, humanity recalls legends of Superman, champion of “truth, justice and the American way.” This anniversary issues – featuring an all-star cast of artists and several strong short stories from Elliot S. Maggin – earns a rare A+ grade.
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This Charlton house magazine from Bob Layton’s CPL/Gang Publications features The Question by Roger Stern, Michael Uslan and Alex Toth, and Doomsday +1 from John Byrne. If only Charlton’s regular lineup was that good!
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This legendary “ground-level” series gets off to a great start with work by a star-studded cast of artistic talent, including Howard Chaykin, Jim Starlin, Walter Simonson and others.
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“To Kill a Legend,” a gem of a Batman story from Alan Brennert and Dick Giordano, anchors this above-average “anniversary” collection, which also features work from Len Wein, Mike W. Barr, Joe Kubert, Jim Aparo, Walter Simonson and many more.
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In a future Gotham City, an older Batman and Robin team to battle a color-themed secret society of nostalgia thieves. An unsatisfying conclusion undermines an otherwise entertaining comic by David V. Reed, Walter Simonson and Dick Giordano.
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A hitman named Wormwood is hired to acquire Batman’s cowl – but who is really setting the trap? The lead story is a done-in-one treat from Elliot S. Maggin and Walter Simonson, while the backup tale features some nice art from Al Milgrom and Terry Austin.
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