A mishap allows Rac Shade – a former Metan security agent wrongfully accused of treason and murder – to escape to Earth. Comics legend Steve Ditko serves up a winner for DC, with a little help from Michael Fleisher.
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Three members of the Moonbase Alpha crew join with other captives in an attempt to escape an intergalactic zoo. Nicola Cuti story is fun, but early John Byrne artwork is this Charlton comic’s real draw.
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A murderous cyborg sends a robot army after three astronaut survivors of the nuclear apocalypse, and their thawed-out, ancient friend. A so-so story and energetic early art from a young John Byrne add up to a lot of fun.
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Legionnaires marooned on an icy asteroid wonder if rescue will come before supplies – and hope – run out! Writer Paul Levitz starts to mine the rich characterization that would be a hallmark of his and Keith Giffen’s legendary Legion run.
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Legionnaires vacationing on Brande’s World come under attack from Dr. Regulus, who seeks his revenge on Sun Boy! Another solid outing from the team of Paul Levitz and Pat Broderick, and another promising backup featuring art by Keith Giffen.
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While visiting the Nullport space station to pick up a new cruiser, the Legion uncovers a Khundian plot. The lead feature, by Paul Levitz and Pat Broderick, is solid, but the real treat is the backup story that welcomes Keith Giffen to the 30th century.
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Jay Hunter’s criminal activities get his scientist father killed – but not before the old man helps him become a superhero. Archie Goodwin writes this debut issue, but it’s the art of Steve Ditko and Wally Wood that makes it a treat.
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Still reeling from the death of one of their own, the all-new X-Men face off against a demon invasion. Regular writer Chris Claremont settles in, with strong support from team co-creator Dave Cockrum.
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When the original X-Men fall prey to a powerful new foe, Professor X gathers replacements to mount a rescue effort. An efficient, well-crafted debut from co-creators Len Wein and Dave Cockrum.
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Three astronauts survive a nuclear war, make friends with a cave man and struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. This debut issue – by Joe Gill and John Byrne – isn’t as good as the reviewer remembers, but it’s still a lot of fun.
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