The Impossible Man’s family scavenger hunt brings him into direct conflict with the X-Men – and almost starts an intergalactic war! Writer Chris Claremont, penciller Michael Golden and a virtual horde of inkers team on this slight, silly tale.
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The X-Men battle Dark Phoenix against a backdrop of slaughter and destruction – but not everything is as it seems! This Chris Claremont story is solid but ultimately disappointing, and it’s further undermined by the mid-issue swap of artists from Paul Smith to John Romita Jr.
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With the Legion spread thin, the Earth falls before the Khund invasion as the Dark Circle’s involvement is revealed. Artist Joe Staton joins Paul Levitz for a less-satisfying middle chapter of the “Earth War” saga.
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The Legion sees sinister machinations unfolding – but who is to blame? The Khunds? Their own allies? Or someone else entirely? This second chapter of the “Earthwar” saga is a strong one, from the creative team of Paul Levitz, James Sherman and Bob McLeod.
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Rom is confronted by the ghosts of Starshine and Terminator – but Brandy Clark realizes all is not as it seems. Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema deliver an above-average issue with a hint of intrigue.
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Dr. Spektor and his secretary, Lakota Rainflower, head to Transylvania to investigate rumors about a vampire known as Baron Tibor. A promising debut issue from Gold Key and the creative team of Don Glut and Jesse Santos.
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Two men tend to the last wishes of a deceased occultist who appears to have made a devilish deal. One of three horror-infused tales from creative talent including Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Jim Starlin, Mike Ploog and others.
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The Titans break up a mob plot that utilizes children as drug runners – but things take a tragic turn. A superior conclusion to a two-parter from the creative team of Marv Wolfman, George Pérez and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: Atari Force makes its spinner-rack debut.
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When a future glitch disrupts the formation of the Legion, “Anti-Lad” travels back in time to put things right. Cary Bates and Mike Grell offer up a pair of short tales from the 30th century.
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John Targitt falls prey to Professor Death’s nerve gas, but ultimately assumes a new identity as the more powerful Man-Stalker. A confusing script undermines a tonal shift that is well served by stylish art from cartoonist Howard Nostrand.
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