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.
READL.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.
READThe 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.
READSuperstar 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.
READRom’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.
READHunted by the Army, Rom teams with Power Man and Iron Fist in an effort to reach the Baxter Building. A competent, enjoyable outing from the Rom team of Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
READOn his way to find the Fantastic Four, Rom eliminates Dire Wraiths and runs afoul of the Heroes for Hire. A not-ready-for-prime-time team-up tale from the creative team of Mary Jo Duffy, Greg LaRocque and Ricardo Villamonte.
READRom and new ally Torpedo team to defend Clairton from Dire Wraiths who’ve been armed with powerful rocket suits. Another professional installment of the Rom story from the team of Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
READThe Torpedo relocates his family to Clairton, where he mistakenly comes to blows with the town’s Galadorian guardian, Rom. Writer Bill Mantlo delivers a professionally efficient script, with solid art support from journeymen Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
READCaptain America shifts between several different realities before realizing something is very wrong with America! An excellent political parable from J.M. DeMatteis, Mike Zeck and “Quickdraw Studios.”
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