Morlock flees from dystopic authorities and a greedy mob, turns a rail gang into fungus, then eats a couple people. This ‘70s pop-culture mash-up from writer Michael Fleisher continues, with some above-average art support from Al Milgrom.
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The Tarantula heads off to eat his alter ego’s secretary, but settles for an Arab supervillain he finds trying to kill her. Strangely wooden weirdness from Gary Friedrich and Pat Boyette.
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The spider priestess Rak-Nora escapes from “astral disintegration” and seeks her revenge on the Tarantula. Another enjoyable issue of Weird Suspense, featuring a so-so script by Micheal Fleisher and interesting art by Pat Boyette.
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Still bitter over losing his beloved Susan Storm to the Sub-Mariner, Mr. Fantastic brings the fight to Atlantis. Bill Mantlo serves up a decent sequel to What If? #1, with a little help from the art team of Gene Colan and Bill Wiacek.
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While waiting for the results of the latest Legion leadership election, Star Boy shares his origin story with Wildfire. Curt Swan’s bland artwork brings a dated feel to this historical look back, with support from the then-current LoSH creative team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen.
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The newly renamed Southern Knights make a public appearance for their benefactor, but soon clash with the superpowered Dread. A strong second issue from a creative team including Henry Vogel, Audrey Vogel, Jackson Guice and Sam Grainger.
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A high-school student’s death makes the citizens of Citrusville crazier than usual – and draws Man-Thing to town! The lead story hasn’t aged well, but strong art on the backup features – including a Howard the Duck tale drawn by Frank Brunner – help make this issue a winner.
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In an alternate universe observed by the Watcher, a young Spider-Man becomes a paid member of the FF. The concept is stronger than the execution, with writer/editor Roy Thomas embracing his inner fanboy, aided by penciler Jim Craig.
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Daredevil and Ghost Rider team to save Karen Page from Death’s Head/Death Stalker and his minion, the Smasher. The conclusion of this two-part story – which started in Daredevil #138 – is not nearly as strong, despite having the same writer (Marv Wolfman) and artist (John Byrne).
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Both Batman and Man-Bat head to a dictator’s island in an effort to bring a hitman to justice. Bob Haney’s story is hit and miss but Jim Aparo’s art is up to its usual excellent standards.
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