When the Human Torch and Toro disappear in Switzerland, the Invaders’ investigation brings them face to fist with Frankenstein. This story from Don Glut and Chic Stone is OK, but it had the potential to be something more.
READThe Cyclops! Gorgolla! Gor-Kill! This debut issue of Where Monsters Dwell offers a trio of fun, Atlas-era reprint tales featuring art by Jack “King” Kirby and Dick Ayers.
READInfected by the Brood and on the run on an alien world, Wolverine races to save – or avenge – the X-Men. This solo outing is one of the strongest issues of Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum’s second stint on The Uncanny X-Men.
READA comatose Professor Xavier relives his first meeting with his dear friend Magnus – AKA Magneto – 20 years prior. This issue – by Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek – offers important back story at the expense of forward momentum.
READAs the X-Men spar at their temporary Bermuda Triangle island headquarters, Belasco beckons little Illyana Rasputin to Limbo. An odd, hurried outing from Chris Claremont and guest artist Brent Anderson.
READKitty Pryde and the rest of the X-Men attempt to save Storm, who has fallen under Dracula’s thrall. An odd, mismatched issue featuring the first mutant collaboration by creative powerhouses Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz.
READCarol Danvers helps the X-Men infiltrate the Pentagon, where they soon find themselves clashing with Rogue and Mystique! A fine issue chockablock with action and subplots, from the creative team of Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek.
READWith Tigra under his mental control, Kraven captures Spider-Man and forces the heroes into a battle to the death. Chris Claremont and John Byrne pair for another unsurprisingly strong installment of Marvel Team-Up.
READIn 3014 A.D., the Thing and Captain America team with the Guardians of the Galaxy to liberate the Earth. A rushed conclusion to a two-part tale by Steve Gerber and Sal Buscema.
READAfter babysitting Wundarr, the Thing teams with Captain America and soon finds himself fighting the Badoon in the far-flung future. This Steve Gerber story is a bit of a mess, with solid-but-unspectacular art support from Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
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