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Archive for December 2022
COMMENTS ARE NOW ENABLED
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Action Comics #1050C (variant cover) - ALEX ROSS
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(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Tom Taylor, Joshua Williamson (A) Mike Perkins, Clayton Henry, Nick Dragotta (CA) Alex Ross The Dark Crisis is over, and a new dawn shines on the DCU! In the wake of cataclysmic battles with Mongul, Henry Bendix, and Pariah's Dark Army, Kal-El is back on Earth and here to stay. And the people of our planet are ready to look up, up, and away into a brighter tomorrow. Well...most of the people. Clark Kent's reunion with Lois and his son, Jon Kent, proves fleeting when strikes the ultimate attack from Superman's greatest adversary: Lex Luthor. But this time something is different...Luthor has stolen something from Clark's life, something so important that it will change the very planet itself! If you think you've seen the biggest battle between Superman and Lex Luthor--think again! This clash will rock the course of their lives forever...and it's only the beginning. Two years' worth of Superman stories come to a head in this oversize anniversary issue with all-star talent that launches Superman and the DCU into an exciting new era! Cover price $6.99.
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Savage She-Hulk #1 /(2022) facsimile edition
Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. The savage debut of the She-Hulk - from the creative minds of Marvel legends Stan Lee and John Buscema! When lawyer Jennifer Walters is shot by mobsters, only a blood transfusion from her cousin can save her life. Only trouble is, her cousin is Bruce Banner - and his blood is gamma-irradiated! Soon, Jen finds herself transforming into a tall, green fighting machine - all the better for wreaking violent revenge on her attackers! Jen resolves to cope with her new double life - and from then on, whatever Jennifer Walters can't handle, the She-Hulk will! She-Hulk goes on to join the Fantastic Four and Avengers, and become one of comics' most popular characters - but her story starts right here!
[High-gloss inside and out, hate these newer "l@@k & feel" comics !]
It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SAVAGE SHE-HULK (1980) #1. Cover price $3.99.
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Amazing Spider-Man #67 / (Dec 1968)
Cover by John Romita Sr. First appearance of Randy Robertson in "To Squash a Spider!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Jim Mooney; Mysterio has miniaturized Spider-Man and placed him in a tiny amusement park; Can Spider-Man survive this deadly Hall of Mirrors? Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 50. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.
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Tomb of Dracula #3 / (1972)
"Who Stalks the Vampire?!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Gil Kane. Drake acquires new allies in his quest to destroy Dracula, but they will all soon learn that the Lord of vampires is no ordinary adversary. 32 pages, FC.
NOTE: 1st appearance of Rachel Van Helsing.
First letters column: letter to the editor from comics writer David Michelinie.
Cover price $0.20.
COMMENTS ARE NOW ENABLED
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Pre-Defenders:
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Dr. Strange #183; Sub-Mariner #22 and Incredible Hulk #126 !
Story begins in Dr. Strange #183;
X-over to Sub-Mariner #22; finalizing in Incredible Hulk #126.
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NOTE: This is the three-part tale that saw the beginnings of the partnership that would lead Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk to becoming Marvel's Defenders. Cover prices $0.15.
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Incredible Hulk #126 / (1970) - 5.0
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Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Where Stalks the Night-Crawler!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Exhausted after his battle with the Absorbing Man, Bruce Banner is taken to a mysterious mansion where he becomes the target of an evil cult who desires to bring the Undying Ones to earth; Banner is sent to another dimension where he turns into the Hulk and faces the Night-Crawler; Destroying the Night-Crawler's realm, Hulk and his foe are teleported to the realm of the Undying Ones where Night-Crawler fights his ancient foes while Hulk rescues a trapped Dr. Strange and the two return to earth. 36 pgs. $0.15.
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NOTE: This is the three-part X-over that saw the beginnings of the partnership that would lead Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk to becoming Marvel's Defenders. Cover price $0.15.
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Sub-Mariner #22 / (1969) - 6.0
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Story continued from Doctor Strange (1968-1969 1st Series) #183. Story concludes in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #126.
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NOTE: This is the three-part tale that saw the beginnings of the partnership that would lead Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk to becoming Marvel's Defenders. Cover price $0.15.
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Dr. Strange #183 (First Series) / (1969)
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First appearance of the Undying Ones in They Walk By Night!; Kenneth Ward, explorer and old friend of Strange, discovers idol of the Undying Ones. Strange defeats 3 demons who want the idol; Ward dies of heart failure; Clea appearance; Eternity cameo; The story continues in Sub-Mariner 22 and concludes in Incredible Hulk 126. The letters page contains a note from author Tom Wolfe. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15.
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NOTE: This is the three-part tale that saw the beginnings of the partnership that would lead Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk to becoming Marvel's Defenders. Cover price $0.15.
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Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Gene Colan. Prince Namor battles the creature called Barracuda for the right to possess the enigmatic Serpent Crown and with it - the world! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.
Sub-Mariner #10 (2nd Series) / (1969) - 5.0
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The Haunt of Horror #4 / (Nov. 1974) - Forth Satana Appearance
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Cover by Bob Larkin. Stories by Doug Moench, Tony Isabella, Chris Claremont, Bhob Stewart (as Jack Younger) and Gerry Conway. Art by Sonny Trinidad, Enrique Romero, Pat Broderick & the Crusty Bunkers, Syd Shores & Wayne Howard and Yong Montano. A tale of eerie exorcism featuring Gabriel: Devil-Hunter in "To Worship the Damned"! Plus: Satana, the Devil's Daughter in "This Side of Hell" and "Doorway to Dark Destiny"! Also featuring: "Fright Pattern!"; "Deathwatch!"; and 2-page illo by Neal Adams of Gabriel: Devil-Hunter (and others). 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.
