📅 On this day in Marvel history (Dec 18, 1973):
*Avengers #112* introduced Mantis! 🌿✨
The mysterious martial artist would grow into one of Marvel’s most cosmic heroines.
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*Avengers #112* was written by Steve Englehart, with art by Don Heck & inks by Mike Esposito. ✍️🎨
Together they launched Mantis into Marvel’s universe, where she became central to the Celestial Madonna Saga.
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📅 On this day in Marvel history (Dec 18, 1973):
*Avengers #112* introduced Mantis! 🌿✨
The mysterious martial artist would grow into one of Marvel’s most cosmic heroines.
#MarvelComics#ComicHistory#FirstAppearance#Mantis
Inside *Avengers #112*, Mantis meets Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for the first time. 🥋
Her empathic powers and combat skills made her a striking addition to the team.
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📅 On this day in Marvel history (Dec 12, 1961):
*Fantastic Four #2* introduced the Skrulls! 👽✨
Stan Lee & Jack Kirby expanded Marvel’s universe with alien shapeshifters who became iconic villains.
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*Fantastic Four #2* was written by Stan Lee, with art by Jack Kirby & inks by George Klein. ✍️🎨
Together they introduced the Skrulls, who remain central to Marvel’s cosmic mythos.
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📅 On this day in Marvel history (Dec 12, 1961):
*Fantastic Four #2* introduced the Skrulls! 👽✨
Stan Lee & Jack Kirby expanded Marvel’s universe with alien shapeshifters who became iconic villains.
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Inside *Fantastic Four #2*, the Skrulls impersonate the team to frame them as criminals. 🕵️♂️
This classic twist set the tone for decades of deception and infiltration stories.
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📅 On this day in Marvel history (Dec 8, 1975):
*Marvel Spotlight #32* introduced Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)! 🕷️✨
Her mysterious debut paved the way for one of Marvel’s most enduring heroines.
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📅 On this day in Marvel history (Dec 10, 1972):
*Marvel Team-Up #1* launched Spider-Man’s crossover series! 🕷️🔥
The debut paired Spidey with the Human Torch against Sandman.
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📅 On this day in Marvel history (Dec 11, 1963):
*X-Men #3* introduced the Blob! 💥
Fred Dukes debuted as a sideshow performer whose immovable body made him a formidable foe.
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So, it’s 35 years now since I wrote and illustrated Deadpool’s debut. If you were there and contributed to buying one of the 750,000 copies, you remember how he took you by storm! Thank you for loving him & demanding he be a regular featured character in X-Force!
I’m going to give you an alternative to the sad and whiny voices who claim they missed out on participation - I didn’t. I knew exactly the deals that were available in 1990 and I took advantage of those opportunities. Yes, Marvel has paid me millions of dollars in Deadpool royalties over these 35 years. I recognized what was available given my status as a creator with tremendous favor and coupled that to Marvel’s platform. It’s has made us both very wealthy. American Dream, baby!
*X-Men #3* was written by Stan Lee, with art by Jack Kirby & inks by Paul Reinman. ��️🎨
Together they expanded the mutant mythos, adding Blob to Marvel’s growing roster of villains.
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📅 On this day in Marvel history (Dec 11, 1963):
*X-Men #3* introduced the Blob! 💥
Fred Dukes debuted as a sideshow performer whose immovable body made him a formidable foe.
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Inside *X-Men #3*, the team tries to recruit Blob—only to be rebuffed. 🧱
His immovable stance and raw strength quickly turn him into an adversary, foreshadowing his role in Magneto’s Brotherhood.
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*Marvel Team-Up #1* was written by Roy Thomas, with art by Ross Andru & inks by Mike Esposito. ✍️🎨
Together they launched a series that ran for 150 issues, spotlighting Marvel’s crossover spirit.
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📅 On this day in Marvel history (Dec 10, 1972):
*Marvel Team-Up #1* launched Spider-Man’s crossover series! 🕷️🔥
The debut paired Spidey with the Human Torch against Sandman.
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Inside *Marvel Team-Up #1*, Spider-Man and the Human Torch clash with Sandman in classic Bronze Age style. 🏖️
The series became a showcase for Marvel’s team-ups across the decade.
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