As Rom lies comatose in a laboratory, the Dire Wraiths decide to attack – with semi-sentient, thorny plants! Silly plot devices undermine this offering from the regular creative team of Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema.
READWhile recovering from earlier battles, Rom is attacked by mutant Dobermans – better known as hell-hounds from the Black Nebula! A better-than-average issue from writer Bill Mantlo and “Our Pal” Sal Buscema.
READSpider-Ham and Captain Americat team to stop the Masked Marauder – and run afoul of Hulk-Bunny, too! This issue features a pair of funny-animal stories with bland writing and decent art. From Tom DeFalco, Mark Armstrong and Steve Mellor.
READSpidey and friends team to stop the Enchantress and assorted himbos from restoring the creatively named Power Crown. A cool-but-not-good giveaway from Marvel and 7-Eleven.
READWhen the ancient evil of Kulan Gath is unleashed in modern New York, Red Sonja and Spidey must team to stop him. An outstanding done-in-one outing from the classic X-team of Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin.
READSpider-Man and the Hulk clash at Empire State University, but, wouldn’t you know it, the Hulk is really just misunderstood. Sal Buscema provides the art for this promotional giveaway, which is better than expected.
READA mysterious government agent enlists Spider-Man’s help in solving a murder while Spidey also pursues Doctor Octopus. This annual features top-shelf art from John Byrne and Terry Austin but the story, by Marv Wolfman, leaves questions unanswered.
READTrouble on the home front sees Warlord taking a job as a mercenary, tracking down an infamous thief. A simple story with strong action scenes served up by series creator/writer/artist Mike Grell.
READGravely wounded during a battle with pirates, Warlord is nursed back to health by a mythical creature under the sea. This simple story offers surprising depth, from the team of writer/artist Mike Grell and inker Vince Colletta.
READWarlord gets involved in a local conflict between a group of golden-skinned pacifists and a neighboring, ogre-like tribe. Another solid done-in-one adventure from Mike Grell and Vince Colletta.
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