Treachery abounds as Conan escapes a dungeon to hunt down the murderous Red Priest and ape-man usurper Thak. The classic Conan team of Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith are rounding into fine form on this enjoyable double-sized tale.
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Only the lead story delivers an above-average twist, but all four tales feature strong art with a powerhouse lineup including Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others.
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As the Avengers look for Goliath, violent protests stoked by “Mr. Talon” threaten to bring about World War III. A fun superhero outing from the classic Conan team of Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith (with a little help from Sal Buscema).
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Daredevil comes into conflict with Tagak, the Leopard Lord – but all is not as it seems. This weak story by Gerry Conway is saved – just barely – by Gene Colan’s art.
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The Fantastic Four wake to find themselves living normal lives in a tiny town — at the mercy of Doctor Doom! John Byrne delivers one of the best issues of his five-year run with this twentieth anniversary special, which also includes new material from creators Stan “The Man” Lee and Jack “King” Kirby.
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The Fantastic Four’s investigation of an attack from outer space brings them face to face with Ego the Living Planet. Just four issues into his five-year run on the title and John Byrne is already hitting his stride.
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L.R. “Skip” Collins – an average Joe who might be “the most powerful man who ever lived” – causes havoc for the Fantastic Four. John Byrne continues his run as FF writer/artist with his first two-part tale.
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The Human Torch goes on a mission to clear the name of a deceased lowlife – and runs into Hammerhead instead! This fine solo outing for the Torch marks John Byrne’s second issue as writer/artist of the Fantastic Four.
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Superstar artist John Byrne tries his hand at writing and inking, too, as he takes over the Fantastic Four and quickly restores Marvel’s struggling flagship to past glory.
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Rom’s homeward-bound journey is interrupted by a layover on Xandar – and an epic battle with the shapeshifting Skrulls. This title’s second year comes to a close with this back-story-heavy outing from Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
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