The Peerless Power of Comics!

A comic book reader since my early teens, I take a fond look back at Marvel titles as well as some guilty pleasures!

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His life a shambles, Col. Glenn Talbot achieves command of Gamma Base and sets out to end the Hulk--no matter the consequences. Story by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema.
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While artist and writer of Captain America in the mid-70s, Jack Kirby suits up Sharon Carter for SHIELD duty once again--just in time to face the most dangerous foe of all!
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Selected full-page portraits of artist Jack Kirby's rendition of the majestic, imposing headgear of Odin, the All-Father of Asgard.
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Patrolman by day--Captain America by night? Steve Rogers pivots in 1971 and joins the NYPD, a storyline that continued for two years.
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When and why did the Enchantress and the Executioner become malevolent partners? We look back to their introduction in 1964. Story by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Chic Stone.
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Marianne Rodgers is held as bait for Tony Stark by the man named Mikas, as the Iron Man book reflects the brief price and size increase which took place in 1971. Story by Gerry Conway and George Tuska.
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The Red Skull unleashes the Sleepers--contingency devices which would activate in the event of the Third Reich's downfall and undertake missions designed to wipe out the human race.
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The alchemist Diablo is freed from his crypt by the enthralled Thing, who feels the debt he owes for his improved condition outweighs any loyalty to the FF. 1964 story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
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Henry Pym is brought before court on the charge of treason, even as the Masters of Evil prepare a final nail in the coffin for the beleaguered Avenger. Story by Roger Stern and Al Milgrom.
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Having usurped the throne of Asgard, Loki unleashes Durok the Demolisher! Featuring the Silver Surfer. 1971 story by Gerry Conway, John and Sal Buscema.
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Selected art that drew on Jack Kirby's cover on Avengers #4 for inspiration. Featuring the work of Ron Wilson, Mike Zeck, John Buscema, Alex Ross et al.
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It had to happen--Annihilus, the Living Death That Walks, invades Asgard on a terror-filled mission to slay every Asgardian in the realm! Mid-1989 story by Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott.
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A series of corner boxes spanning 9 issues of Incredible Hulk in 1984 detail the end of Bruce Banner's dream of a life for himself as he begins to regress to his brutish alter-ego's rage.
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Artist Sal Buscema looks back on the incredible Hulk's beginnings, as Bruce Banner achieves control over both his transformation and the man-monster's rage. But can his new lease on life last?
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The son of Odin is banished to Earth and bereft of all but his natural strength--a prime recruit for the Ringmaster and his Circus of Crime! 1967 story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
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The sinister Kulan Gath schemes to summon the N'Garai to rule mankind, with only Spider-Man and the sword of Red Sonja to stop him. 1979 story by Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin.
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A politician dying of cancer takes extreme measures for treatment, setting up a vengeful conflict with the incredible Hulk. 1972 story by Archie Goodwin, Herb Trimpe and John Severin.
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A deeper look at new Avengers lineups during the period of 1963-1981, as The Old Order Changeth.
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1991 sees the Avengers become a fighting force for the United Nations when the U.S. government cancels their charter. Story by Larry Hama, Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer.
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It's Spider-Man vs the Juggernaut! Can even the web-slinger and Madame Web stop the unstoppable? It won't be for lack of trying. Mid-1982 story by Roger Stern, John Romita Jr. and Jim Mooney.
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